Before February 1 of every third school year, the Superintendent shall survey students in grades 5 - 11 to determine student interest in extracurricular recreational activities and interscholastic and intrascholastic activities. Before March 1 of each year, the District shall adopt a plan outlining such activities for the following year. The plan shall provide substantial equal opportunities for each sex and be based on the interests of the students.
"Substantial equal opportunities" shall be evaluated annually based on the following criteria:
- The provision of equipment and supplies.
- The schedule of games and practice.
- Travel schedules and trips taken.
- Opportunities to receive coaching/direction.
- Assignment of coaches and tutors.
- Provision of locker, practice, and competitive facilities.
- Provision of administrative support services.
- Publicity.
A copy of the survey results and comprehensive activities plan shall be available for public inspection by September 15 at each school site.
The District shall review individual school activity programs annually and propose additions or deletions for the following school year. Their recommendations shall be forwarded to the Superintendent for review and recommendation to the Board not later than the regular meeting in May.
Requests to add or delete cocurricular programs during the school year shall be transmitted to the District for review and recommendation to the Superintendent. Requests that exceed budgeted funds for cocurricular activities must be considered by the Board.
All requests shall include but are not limited to the following items:
- Name/description of activity
- Objectives - if a new activity
- Proposed dates/season/length
- Estimated cost
Legal Reference:
ALASKA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
4 AAC 06.520 Recreational and athletic activities