Coversheet


AGENDA ITEM COVER PAGE

Meeting Date:	April 27, 2021
Agenda Item:	Request Approval to appoint district/school representatives to the California Interscholastic Federation Leagues for the 2020/21 school year
Responsible Staff:	Todd Lile, Superintendent Sheryl Sisil, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Marty Bitter, Director of Athletics
Agenda Placement:	Consent
Effective Dates:	7/1/2021

Item Status:

Routine

Background:

The California Interscholastic Federation is a voluntary organization that consists of school and school-related personnel with responsibility for
administering interscholastic athletic activities in secondary schools. It is the intent of the Legislature that the California Interscholastic Federation, in consultation with the department to implement policies.

Rationale:

The education code gives the authority for high school athletics to high school governing boards. The code also requires that the boards, after
joining CIF, designate their representatives to CIF leagues. (Ed. Code 33353 (a) (1)

MUSD Representatives:

Marty Bitter, Director, District Athletics

John Fernandez, MHS Athletics Director

Andrea Devine, MSHS Athletics Director

Jordan Murphy, THS Athletics Director

Fiscal Impact:

None

Community Compact Core Values
These questions frame our decisions when considering expenditures and initiatives. We want our budget, programs, and priorities to be aligned to our vision, mission, goals, beliefs, and values to ensure we're moving the district in a positive direction our community and trustees believe in and support.

Equity Before Equality
Will this prioritize Equity?

Student Centered
Is this focused on students' needs?

Collaborative Culture
Will this facilitate a collaborative culture?

X	Excellence for All Will this promote excellence for all?

Learning Organization
Will this further the development of our learning organization?

Community Relationships
Will this foster and deepen relationships with our community partners?

Results Oriented
Will this be measured effectively and results oriented?

HONESTY + COMPETENCY = TRUST

Madera Unified Strategic Goals
Check the LCAP Pillar supported by this item.

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

Changing Perceptions & Mindsets of Staff and Community

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

Board Policy 6145.2 ATHLETIC COMPETITION Instruction

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

Nondiscrimination and Equivalent Opportunities in the Athletic Program

discriminated against in interscholastic, intramural, or club athletics on the basis of actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, color, mental or physical disability, or any other basis specified in law. (Education Code 220, 221.5, 230; 5 CCR 4920; 34 CFR 106.41)

Parental Notifications
Before a student participates in interscholastic athletic activities, the Superintendent or designee shall send a notice to the student's parents/guardians which:

1. Contains information about the procedures for filing a discrimination complaint that arises out of an interscholastic athletic activity, including the name of the district's Title IX Coordinator
(cf. 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures)

2. Includes a copy of the Athletes' Bill of Rights pursuant to Education Code 271

3. Explains that there is an element of risk associated with all athletic competitions and that the district cannot guarantee that students will not be injured, despite a commitment to provide for every participant's health and welfare

(cf. 3530 - Risk Management/Insurance)

4. Provides information about insurance protection pursuant to Education Code 32221.5
(cf. 5143 - Insurance)

5. Requests parental permission for the student to participate in the program and, if appropriate, be transported by the district to and from competitions
(cf. 3541.1 - Transportation for School-Related Trips)

6. States the District's expectation that students adhere strictly to all safety rules, regulations, and instructions, as well as rules and guidelines related to conduct and sportsmanship
(cf. 5144 - Discipline)
(cf. 5144.1 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process)

7. Includes a copy of the local California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) league rules

8. Includes information about the CIF bylaw and district policy requiring any student athlete and his/her parent/guardian to sign a statement that the student will not use steroids or dietary supplements banned by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency

(cf. 5131.63 - Steroids)

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

The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the district/school representatives to the California Interscholastic Federation Leagues for the 2020/21 school year whose names are listed on the cover page.

ATTACHMENTS:

Description

2021-22 Designation of CIF Representatives