Monroe Local School District
Bylaws & Policies
 

2431.03 - PARENT/GUARDIAN CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PARTICIPATION IN INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

The Board of Education supports a philosophy of athletic competition that is guided by the highest standards of good sportsmanship and fair play. To this end, all parties (teachers-coaches, supervisors, athletes, parents, and spectators) must recognize that students’ participation in sports and extra-curricular activities are an extension of the classroom and that parental participation in these activities is a privilege. For this reason, the parents/guardians of students (and their guests) must demonstrate behaviors that support this atmosphere. Therefore, the District expects the parents/guardians of the students (and their guests) to adhere to the following guidelines.

Parents and other spectators SHOULD NOT:

 A.ridicule or berate players, coaches, officials, or other spectators;
 B.engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with an official, coach, or player – for example, booing, taunting, using profane language or gestures, etc.;
 C.encourage or condone any behavior or practice which could endanger the health or well being of any participant;
 D.coach from the sidelines;
 E.confront coaches in an inappropriate/antagonistic manner before, during, or after games/practices. Instead, parents should take time to talk with coaches in an appropriate manner by scheduling a meeting at a time and place convenient to both persons. The use of impersonal, electronic, or handwritten means of expressing concerns is not an acceptable substitute for effective, cooperative, face-to-face communications.

Parents and other spectators SHOULD:

 A.understand that their attendance provides them with the opportunity and privilege to observe an athletic or extra-curricular event and not to criticize players, coaches, or officials;
 B.remember that interscholastic athletics and extra-curricular activities are an educational opportunity for students;
 C.be a positive role model and encourage sportsmanship by giving support to and showing respect for all players, coaches, officials and spectators;
 D.support the decisions of coaches and officials;
 E.appreciate the efforts of the players, coaches and officials;
 F.show respect for opposing players, coaches, spectators and support groups;
 G.treat all players, coaches, officials and spectators with respect regardless of race, creed, color, sex or ability;
 H.reinforce the District’s drug and alcohol free policies and refrain from using alcohol and other drugs before or during contests;
 I.be a "team" fan, not a "my child" fan – i.e. encourage the attainment of team goals, rather than only individual goals;
 J.encourage their child(ren) to discuss any problems with the coach before the parent discusses the problems with the coach.
 K.understand that criticism and disrespect not only undermine the purpose of interscholastic sports, but the very behavior the parents are trying to teach their child(ren).

Adopted 5/29/12