5730 Equal Access for Nondistrict-Sponsored, Student Clubs and Activities
The Board of Education will generally not permit the use of school facilities by nondistrict-sponsored student clubs and activities or District-sponsored, extra-curricular clubs and activities during instructional hours, unless the activity will not interfere with instructional time for participating students. During noninstructional time, however, no group of students, regardless of the size of the group, will be denied an opportunity to meet on the basis of the religious, political, philosophical, or other content of the activity.
An application for permission for Nondistrict-Sponsored student clubs and activities to meet on school premises shall be made to the District Administrator, who shall grant permission provided that s/he determines that:
A. the activity has been initiated by students;
B. attendance at the meeting is voluntary;
C. no agent or employee of the District will promote ,or lead;
An application for permission for Nondistrict-Sponsored student clubs and activities to meet on school premises shall be made to the District Administrator, who shall grant permission provided that s/he determines that:
A. the activity has been initiated by students;
B. attendance at the meeting is voluntary;
C. no agent or employee of the District will promote ,or lead;
D. the meeting does not unduly disrupt the orderly conduct of instructional activities in the school;
E. nonschool persons do not direct, conduct, control, or regularly attend the activity.
A student-initiated group granted permission to meet on school premises shall be provided the same rights and access and shall be subject to the same administrative guidelines that govern the meetings of student organizations sponsored by this Board, except as provided by this policy. Participation in a student-initiated meeting must be available to all students who wish to attend and cannot be denied on the basis of a student's race; creed; color; pregnancy; marital or parental status; religion; age; gender or gender orientation; physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability; national origin; ancestry; or social or economic status.
The Board will not permit the organization of a fraternity, sorority, or secret society. A student-initiated meeting may be attended by no more than two (2) outside resource person(s). The District Administrator may exclude nonstudents from directing, controlling, or attending any such meetings of students.
A professional staff member may be assigned to attend a student initiated meeting in a custodial capacity but shall not be required to participate in the activity. No professional staff member shall be compelled to attend a student-initiated meeting if the content of the speech at the meeting is contrary to his/her beliefs.
The principal may take such actions as may be necessary to maintain order and discipline on school premises and to protect the safety and well-being of students and staff members.
Adults or community organizations who wish to sponsor a meeting or activity for students shall follow the procedure established in Policy 7510 – Use of District Facilities to request permission to use the District's facilities for such a meeting or activity. Adults who make such a request shall be required to provide a general description of the purpose of the meeting or activity, and participation in such a meeting must be available to all students who wish to attend and cannot be denied on the basis of a student's race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or social or economic status. Furthermore, conducting such a meeting or activity during the school day is prohibited
The District Administrator may take such actions as may be necessary to maintain order and discipline on school premises and to protect the safety and well-being of students and staff members.
118.13 Wis. Stats.
P.I. 9, 41 Wis. Admin. Code
Fourteenth Amendment, U.S. Constitution
20 U.S.C. 1415
20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq., Title IX of Education Amendments Act
20 U.S.C. 1701 et seq., Equal Educational Opportunities Act of 1974
20 U.S.C. 4071 et seq., Equal Access Act of 1984
29 U.S.C. 794, Rehabilitation Act of 1973
42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq., The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
42 U.S.C. 1983
42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.
42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq., Civil Rights Act of 1964
34 C.F.R. 300.600-300.662
Vocational Education Program Guidelines for Eliminating Discrimination and Denial
of Services, Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, 1979
Revised 1/6/14
© Neola 2012
A student-initiated group granted permission to meet on school premises shall be provided the same rights and access and shall be subject to the same administrative guidelines that govern the meetings of student organizations sponsored by this Board, except as provided by this policy. Participation in a student-initiated meeting must be available to all students who wish to attend and cannot be denied on the basis of a student's race; creed; color; pregnancy; marital or parental status; religion; age; gender or gender orientation; physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability; national origin; ancestry; or social or economic status.
The Board will not permit the organization of a fraternity, sorority, or secret society. A student-initiated meeting may be attended by no more than two (2) outside resource person(s). The District Administrator may exclude nonstudents from directing, controlling, or attending any such meetings of students.
A professional staff member may be assigned to attend a student initiated meeting in a custodial capacity but shall not be required to participate in the activity. No professional staff member shall be compelled to attend a student-initiated meeting if the content of the speech at the meeting is contrary to his/her beliefs.
The principal may take such actions as may be necessary to maintain order and discipline on school premises and to protect the safety and well-being of students and staff members.
Adults or community organizations who wish to sponsor a meeting or activity for students shall follow the procedure established in Policy 7510 – Use of District Facilities to request permission to use the District's facilities for such a meeting or activity. Adults who make such a request shall be required to provide a general description of the purpose of the meeting or activity, and participation in such a meeting must be available to all students who wish to attend and cannot be denied on the basis of a student's race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or social or economic status. Furthermore, conducting such a meeting or activity during the school day is prohibited
The District Administrator may take such actions as may be necessary to maintain order and discipline on school premises and to protect the safety and well-being of students and staff members.
118.13 Wis. Stats.
P.I. 9, 41 Wis. Admin. Code
Fourteenth Amendment, U.S. Constitution
20 U.S.C. 1415
20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq., Title IX of Education Amendments Act
20 U.S.C. 1701 et seq., Equal Educational Opportunities Act of 1974
20 U.S.C. 4071 et seq., Equal Access Act of 1984
29 U.S.C. 794, Rehabilitation Act of 1973
42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq., The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
42 U.S.C. 1983
42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.
42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq., Civil Rights Act of 1964
34 C.F.R. 300.600-300.662
Vocational Education Program Guidelines for Eliminating Discrimination and Denial
of Services, Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, 1979
Revised 1/6/14
© Neola 2012