Training and Behavioral Standards

Students may not participate or be in attendance for team events (practices, games, meetings) on days they are suspended (in-school or out-of-school). In this case, a student also may not attend as a spectator or an audience member.

These infractions will be handled by the coach or advisor and reported to the Athletic Director or Building Principal as needed.

All team rules and procedures relating to practices, training, and game conduct are set forth by the coach of each sport, clearly establishing expectations for that sport. Team rules may be stricter, but not more lenient, than district guidelines Team rules must be written and approved by the Athletic Director.

These violations will be referred to the Athletic Standards Violation Committee which will include an Administrator, Athletic Director, and at least one impartial staff member.

- Banned Substances for Students

Students may not use or possess the following (also not limited to the following):

• Tobacco and related products
• Illegal drugs and alcohol
• Performance-altering substances (unless prescribed)
• Inhalants, including e-cigarettes (except when medically prescribed)
• Misused over-the-counter or prescription medications
• Use of Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco

To participate in any Extracurricular Activity or Athletic Team a student must completely abstain from the use and/or possession of tobacco, tobacco products, illegal drugs and alcohol, other drugs including, but not limited to e-cigarettes, and the intentional misuse of any over-the-counter or prescription drugs.

In addition, Constructive Possession (attendance at a party) applies. This is when a student athlete is found to have been voluntarily associating with others who are illegally using, possessing, or distributing drugs, drug paraphernalia or alcohol, and who do not attempt to remove themselves in a reasonable amount of time. This regulation applies to circumstances that take place ON or OFF school grounds and at ANYTIME after the student athlete has participated in Activities or Athletics. What’s outlined in the Handbook will remain in effect for the duration of the Student’s Clinton experience, through their graduation date. Constructive possession shall not apply to circumstances where the student is present at places where alcohol is being legally consumed by others (e.g., at a family gathering where persons of age may be consuming).

- Alleged Violation (Reported)

• Meeting with the student. Inform the parent and coach.
• Investigation conducted to confirm or dismiss allegation
• Student may participate during investigation

• Same protocol as above
• Immediate suspension from participation may occur depending on severit

Penalties not completed during one season will carry over to the next sport season.

• Appeals of Athletic Director decisions must be made in writing within 5 school days to the Athletic Violations Committee
• The committee may uphold, modify, or overturn the decision
• Final appeals may be made in writing to the Superintendent within 5 days of the decision
• The Superintendent may also uphold, modify, or overturn the decision, which can then be appealed to the Board of Education