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Meeting Date:	December 15, 2020
Agenda Item:	Request Approval of the Temporary Modification of CIF Eligibility Appeal Procedures - CIF Bylaws 223, 110, 1101, 1102, and 1103.
Responsible Staff:	Todd Lile, Superintendent Sheryl Sisil, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Marty Bitter, Director of Athletics
Agenda Placement:	Consent
Effective Dates:	12/16/2020

Item Status:

New Item

Background:

The CIF is committed to providing our member schools educational-based athletic programs that support the continuity of learning while mitigating the spread of COVID-19. The CIF finds that this directive is issued pursuant to the authority granted to the CIF Executive Director under Bylaw 1108 of the CIF State Constitution and Bylaws.

Rationale:

Due to the outbreak and spread of the COVID-19 virus and, in compliance with Executive Order N-25-20, as modified by Executive Order N-29-20, directing Californians to implement social distancing and other safety and sanitary measures, the CIF Executive Director orders that all student athletic eligibility hearings be conducted via electronic format. In order to comply with social distancing directives, and in the interest of efficiency, eligibility hearings shall be conducted by a single hearing officer.

Fiscal Impact:

None

Community Compact Core Values
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Equity Before Equality
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Student Centered
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Collaborative Culture
Will this facilitate a collaborative culture?

X	Excellence for All Will this promote excellence for all?

Learning Organization
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Community Relationships
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Results Oriented
Will this be measured effectively and results oriented?

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Madera Unified Strategic Goals
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Pillar 1: Equitable access to rigorous high-level programs

Pillar 3: Safe and healthy environments for learning and work

Pillar 2: Data-driven professional learning and collaboration

Pillar 4: Strong relationships with families and community

Governing Board of Trustees' Goals

Clarity and Consistency at All Levels

Excellence in All Things

X	Changing Perceptions & Mindsets of Staff and Community

This item complies with the following Board Policy(ies) and Board Bylaw(s):

BP 6145 Instruction Extracurricular And Co-curricular Activities

This items fulfills/complies with Board Policy through the following ways:

The Madera Unified School District Governing Board recognizes that extracurricular and co-curricular activities enrich the educational and social development of students and enhance students' feelings of connectedness with the schools. The District shall encourage and support student participation in extracurricular and co-curricular activities without compromising the integrity and purpose of the educational program.

(cf. 1330 - Use of School Facilities)

(cf. 5137 - Positive School Climate)

(cf. 6145.2 - Athletic Competition)

(cf. 5148.2 - Before/After School Programs)

Prerequisites for student participation in extracurricular and co-curricular activities shall be limited to those that have been demonstrated to be essential to the success of the activity. No extracurricular or co-curricular program or activity shall be provided or conducted separately on the basis of any actual or perceived characteristic listed as a prohibited category of discrimination in state or federal law, nor shall any student's participation in an extracurricular or co-curricular activity be required or refused on those bases. (5 CCR 4925)

(cf. 0410 - Nondiscrimination in District Programs and Activities)

(cf. 5145.3 - Nondiscrimination/Harassment)

(cf. 5145.7 - Sexual Harassment)

(cf. 6145.5 - Student Organizations and Equal Access)

Any complaint alleging unlawful discrimination in the district's extracurricular or co-curricular programs or activities shall be filed in accordance with BP/AR 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures.

(cf. 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures)

Unless specifically authorized by law, no student shall be charged a fee for his/her participation in educational activities, including extracurricular and co-curricular activities and materials or equipment related to the activity such activities.

(cf. 3260 - Fees and Charges)

(cf. 3452 - Student Activity Funds)

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to participate in extracurricular and co-curricular activities, students in grades 7-12 must demonstrate satisfactory educational progress in the previous grading period, including, but not limited to:

1. Maintenance of a minimum of 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale in all enrolled classes

2. Maintenance of minimum progress toward meeting high school graduation requirements

(cf. 5121 - Grades/Evaluation of Student Achievement)

(cf. 6146.1 - High School Graduation Requirements)

The Superintendent or designee may grant ineligible students a probationary period not to exceed one semester. Students granted probationary eligibility must meet the required standards by the end of the probationary period in order to remain eligible for participation.

Any decision regarding the eligibility of homeless student, foster youth, or child of an active duty military family for extracurricular or co-curricular activities shall be made by the Superintendent or designee in accordance with Education Code 48850 and 49701.

(cf. 6173 - Education for Homeless Children)

(cf. 6173.1 - Education for Foster Youth)

(cf. 6173.2 - Education of Children of Military Families)

The Superintendent or designee may revoke a student's eligibility for participation in extracurricular and co-curricular activities when the student's poor citizenship is serious enough to warrant loss of this privilege.

Student Conduct at Extracurricular/Co-curricular Events

When attending or participating in extracurricular and co-curricular activities on or off campus, district students are subject to district policies and regulations relating to student conduct. Students who violate district policies and regulations may be subject to discipline including, but not limited to, suspension, expulsion, transfer to alternative programs, or denial of participation in extracurricular or co-curricular activities in accordance with Board policy and administrative regulation. When appropriate, the Superintendent or designee shall notify local law enforcement.

(cf. 5131 - Conduct)

(cf. 5131.1 - Bus Conduct)

(cf. 5144 - Discipline)

(cf. 5144.1 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process)

(cf. 5144.2 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process (Students with Disabilities))

Superintendent's Recommendation to the MUSD Governing Board of Trustees:

The Superintendent recommends the Board to approve the Temporary Modification of CIF Eligibility Appeal Procedures - CIF Bylaws 223, 110, 1101, 1102, and 1103.

ATTACHMENTS:

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CIF Temporary Modification