Berkshire Local School District
Bylaws & Policies
 

3120.11 - EXPECTATIONS OF PERSONS ACCEPTING SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACTS

Advisors and coaches at all levels shall provide the strongest ethical and moral leadership for students under their direction. All shall work for the success of the total school program and the individual development of each student. To achieve these ends, all advisors and coaches are expected to:

 A.have high expectations for students;
 B.refrain from using, encouraging, or condoning vulgar language at school or in games;
 C.avoid the use of tobacco and tobacco products while advising or coaching;
 D.obtain prior approval for fund raisers in writing from the principal and Superintendent;
 E.submit required reports and/or budgets;
 F.refrain from degrading or intimidating students verbally or non-verbally, in private or in public;
 G.conduct and participate in fund raisers as necessary;
 H.stress positive rather than negative aspects of a student's behavior;
 I.consult the building principal when scheduling the building for use outside the regular school day;
 J.obtain Ohio certification as an approved van driver if reasonably expected to transport students.

Coaches are expected to follow all regulations of the Ohio High School Athletic Association. This is of particular concern in regard to practices held before the designated season starting date, open gyms, scrimmages, camps and the coaching of individual athletes out of season.

The behavior of advisors and coaches should at all times be marked by dignity and self-control. The use of provocative language and unsportsmanlike conduct is to be avoided. Actions and remarks which tend to incite the ire of spectators or provoke disorderly conduct are to be avoided as well.

The words and actions of students and staff members reflect back on the school and community. It is of the utmost importance, then, that we present our school and community in the best possible light.

Adopted 1/92
Revised 7/8/02