Student/Parent Handbook - Onteora Central School District

on site of said contest. A subsequent infraction will result in suspension from the next twocontests and will carry over to the next season if the incident occurs in the final game.8. Any student may be, at the discretion of the administration, suspended from the organizationfor misconduct (on or off school premises), which creates a substantial and materialdisruption of school activities or endangers the health, safety or welfare of students or staff.An opportunity for a meeting with the coach or Administrator in which the student is givenan opportunity to hear the charge and respond will normally occur prior to the suspension.Violations that reflect poor community citizenship will result in suspension or dismissal fromthe team. If dismissed from the organization the student will be ineligible to participate inextra curricular activities for the rest of the school year. Action occurring in the springseason will affect the following fall and winter seasons. Action occurring in the winterseason will affect the spring and fall seasons.NOTE: Disqualifications from one sport season carry over to the next sport season ofparticipation.NOTE: Violations of this code may also result in further consequences under the District’sCode of Conduct, depending upon the nature of the infraction.DUE PROCESS PROCEDURE1. The office of the Athletic Director will manage notification of any code violation anddisciplinary action to the parent/guardian of the student-athlete involved. A copy of thisnotification will also be sent to the student-athlete’s coach and principal. A follow-uptelephone call will be made by the coach to ensure parental notification.2. If the student-athlete/parents/guardians continue to disagree with the disciplinary solution, afirst appeal may be made by contacting the office of the Athletic Director and arranging ahearing with the Athletic Director, Principal, and Coach.3. If the student-athlete/parents/guardians continue to disagree with the disciplinary solution, asecond appeal may be made by requesting a hearing with the Superintendent. This hearingmay also include the Athletic Director, Principal, and Coach.4. If the student-athlete/parents/guardians continue to disagree with the disciplinary solution, afinal appeal may be made by requesting a hearing with the Board of Education.POLICY FOR ATHLETE PHYSICALSAll student-athletes participating in interscholastic competition must have a sports physicalconducted by the school physician before participating in his or her first organized team practiceand/or tryout. One physical qualifies a student-athlete for the entire calendar year unless he or she isinjured. However, before the participation of each separate season (fall, winter, spring), the studentathletemust complete the Interval Health History Form and turn it into the nurse’s office before thestart of that season. Without this form, a student-athlete WILL NOT be eligible to participate inany tryouts, practices, or competitions. If a student elects to have a physical by his or her ownphysician, fee payment is the responsibility of the parent or guardian and must follow these steps:20