| Southern Local School District |
| Administrative Guidelines |
2430B - AUXILIARY UNITS
| A. | General | |
| Parents shall be sent a letter prior to try-outs explaining the procedures and outlining the following obligations: |
| 1. | eligibility - practice sessions. | ||
| 2. | permission to practice. | ||
| 3. | insurance coverage. | ||
| 4. | administrative guidelines. | ||
| 5. | emergency notification. |
| B. | Guidelines | |
| Practice sessions shall be held to demonstrate the proper skills and techniques for each unit. Attendance at these practice sessions for those interested in being considered is expected. However, recognition, by the advisor, shall be given to certain unexpected circumstances for illness or death. All practice sessions shall end no later than 9:00 p.m. | ||
| C. | Eligibility |
| 1. | Students must meet academic eligibility standards in accordance with the constitution and bylaws of the particular organization or activity to which they seek membership. | ||
| 2. | Students must maintain an attitude consistent with District philosophy and objectives. | ||
| 3. | Membership selection procedures shall be established in the constitution or bylaws of the unit or organization. | ||
| 4. | Each performance shall be rated on an understandable scale and scores on performance shall be kept on file in the building principal's office. | ||
| 5. | All scores and ratings shall be kept until time for the following year's try-outs. |
| D. | Uniforms |
| 1. | The Board may provide the basic uniform. Each member is expected to provide his/her own shoes, socks, and undergarments. | ||
| 2. | All uniforms must be returned in good condition at the end of the season. | ||
| 3. | All uniforms worn on the field must be those supplied or approved by the Board. | ||
| 4. | No uniform is to be worn anywhere at any time other than those times and places specified by the advisor. |
| E. | Administrative Guidelines |
| 1. | Each school shall develop internal guidelines; all schools shall maintain the eligibility rules upon which selection was made. | ||
| 2. | Absence from practice or games, tardiness to games or practice, failure to make a "team" effort, rudeness, insubordination, and any other reason for "benching", "suspension", or "expulsion" from the squad shall be explained in detail to the individual. A copy of such administrative guidelines shall be sent to the parents. |
These auxiliary units are often the only evidence to the general public that a given school exists. Judgments are made on the basis of their appearance and behavior. They become in the eyes of the public, "the school". It behooves all administrators and advisors to develop to the best of their abilities, an awareness of this responsibility, pride, and a realization that once they don that uniform they become ambassadors of the school and have the obligation of behaving in such fashion that all of the District feels an equal responsibility in supporting them.