The Board of Education welcomes the attendance of members of the community at athletic and other public events held by the schools in the District, but the Board also acknowledges its duty to maintain order and preserve the facilities of the District during the conduct of such events.

The Board holds the legal authority to bar the attendance of or remove any person whose conduct may constitute a disruption at a school event. School administrators have the authority to call law enforcement officials if a person violates posted regulations or does not leave school property when requested. They are also authorized to use detectors and other devices to better ensure the safety and well-being of participants and visitors.

If a student or adult is asked to leave or is removed from a school event, no admission fees shall be refunded.

Guide dogs used by persons requiring this type of assistance shall be permitted in all District facilities and at all school events. The person must provide evidence of the dog's certification for that purpose. If the dog is still in training, proof of liability insurance is to be provided.

The Board directs that no alcoholic beverage or other controlled substance be possessed, consumed, or distributed at any function sponsored by the District or occurring on District premises.

Raffles and similar forms of fund-raising by District-related organizations may be permitted by the Superintendent in accordance with Policy 9211 – District Support Organizations and Policy 9700 – Relations with Special Interest Groups.

The Board is aware of the increasing desire of many parents and other members of an audience to use "cam-corders" and other audio/visual devices at school events. It has no objection, providing their use neither interferes with the conduct of the particular activity nor impinges on the enjoyment of the event by other members of the audience. Any person or organization seeking to film students or a school activity which is not a public event shall obtain prior permission from the Superintendent.

The Superintendent shall ensure that all notices, signs, schedules, and other communications about school events contain the following statement:

"Upon request to the building principal or Superintendent, the District shall make reasonable accommodation for a disabled person to be able to participate in this activity."

Rules regarding entry of persons other than students, staff, and faculty upon school grounds or premises shall be posted conspicuously at or near the entrance to such grounds or premises, at the main entrance to each school building, or near the perimeter of such grounds or premises if there are no formal entrances.

In order to keep senior citizens in our community aware of the activities of our schools and to encourage their interest in the schools, the Superintendent is authorized to provide procedures for residents of Bay Village who are sixty (60) years old or older to receive "Golden Age" passes which shall entitle them to attend school athletic contests, plays, concerts, and other activities free of charge.

R.C. 955.43, 3313.20

Revised 2/1/93
Revised 8/23/93
Revised 2/28/00