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Northeast

Athletic Department

Athletic Coaches Handbook


Table of Contents

Page

Northeast Athletic Department Staff 3

Head Coach Job Description 5

Assistant Coach Job Description 6

Coaches Pre-Season & End of Season Checklist 7

Evaluation Forms 8-12

Athlete Survey 13

GENERAL INFORMATION AND POLICIES

Athletic Philosophy 15

Components of a Successful Athletic Program 16-17

Athletic Goals and Objectives 18

Supervision: Pre and Post Practice and Contests 18

Transportation 18

Specific Northeast Policies 19-28

Weather Cancellations- Contest & Practices 29

Harassment/Hazing 30

Coaching Ejection Policy/Official Recommendation/QuikStats 31

IHSAA-IGHSAU-QuikStats 32

IHSAA-IGHSAU Concussion Management Protocol 33-34

Good Conduct Agreement 35-39

Scholarship Rule Starting Dates 40-41

IHSAA-IGHSAU Starting Dates 42-43

FORMS Coaches Links 45

Non Faculty Timesheet 46

Volunteer Coach Agreement 47

Student Injury/Accident Report Form 48

Employee Injury/Accident Report Form 49

Web Link Requisitions 50-52

Professional Leave Request 53-54

Fundraising Request Form 55

Booster Club Request Form 56

Transportation Roster 57

Sample Page for Awards Booklet 58

Child Abuse 59-60

Parent Article 61-63

Facility Rental 64

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT It is the policy of the Northeast Community School not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, gender, disability, religion,

creed, age (for employment) , marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs), in its educational

programs and its employment practices as required by the Iowa Code, sections 216.9, 256.10(2) and 19B.11, Titles VI and VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act (42 U.S.C. § 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. § § 1681-1688), Section

504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. V 12101, et seq.), and Section 601A of the Iowa Code.

There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s Equity Coordinator: James W. Cox, Superintendent, Northeast Community School District, Goose Lake, Iowa 52750, Telephone (563) 577-2249,

([email protected]), to the Director of the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Des Moines, Iowa, or to the Director of the Midwest Office of Civil

Rights, Department of Education, Chicago, Illinois.

mailto:[email protected]


Northeast Athletic Coaches

FALL

SPRING

Football

Girls Track

Head Coach Jerad Block

Head Coach Pat Healy

Assistant Coach Ryan Jordan

Assistant Coach ?

Assistant Coach Jacob Gibson

Middle School Pete Tanzillo

Assistant Coach Alec Anderson

Middle School Joshua Petersen

Boys Track

Middle School Duane Garien

Head Coach Mike Mattis

Volunteer Coach Tevin Stoecker

Assistant Coach Brian Reed

Middle School Ryan Jordan

Volleyball

Head Coach Aubree Tanzillo

Girls Soccer

Assistant Coach Taylor Ward

Head Coach Rick Barnhill

Assistant Coach Jacob Schaefer

Volunteer Coach Sadie McCloy

Assistant Coach Kathie Oberman

Middle School April Fuegen

Boys Soccer (Co-op w/ POP)

Middle School Kelsee Griswold

Head Coach

Cross Country

Boys & Girls Golf

Head Coach Mike Mattis

Head Boys Coach Jennifer Huling

Assistant Coach Jen Butler

Head Girls Coach Alec Anderson

Shared Coach Jacob Schaefer

WINTER

Girls Basketball

SUMMER

Head Coach Scott Maddasion

Baseball

Assistant Coach Brandon Haines

Head Coach Tyler Howe

Assistant Coach Wesley Jackson

Assistant Coach Ryan Jordan

Middle School Teri Howe

Assistant Coach Kirt Dell

Middle School Troy Hansen

Volunteer Coach Jen Butler

Softball

Head Coach Travis Eversmeyer

Boys Basketball

Assistant Coach Jacob Gibson

Head Coach Travis Eversmeyer

Assistant Coach ?


Assistant Coach Pete Tanzillo

Middle School Kathie Oberman

Assistant Coach Mark Lee

Middle School Angela Diedrich

Middle School Troy Hansen

Middle School Duane Garien

Cheerleading

Coach Angela Bailey

Wrestling

Head Coach Joshua Petersen

Assistant Coach Bryan Anson

Middle School ?


POSITION: Head Coach—Athletics

REPORTS TO: Activities Director (A.D.)

QUALIFICATIONS: Must possess a Coaching Endorsement or Coaching Authorization as mandated by the Iowa

Department of Education, Iowa Board of Educational Examiners, Iowa High School Athletic Association, and Iowa

Girls High School Athletic Union.

JOB GOAL: To develop and promote the activity at Northeast Community Schools for which he/she is hired.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Organizing, conducting, and evaluating daily practices.

2. Maintaining, inventory and periodic safety checks of equipment, supplies, and facilities in his/her care.

3. Supervising locker rooms and facilities until all students leave.

4. Assuring necessary medical attention to all injured players and see to it that injured players have on file an

injury report.

5. Uniforms are cleaned and put in storage carts. Uniform inventory is complete.

6. Determining the needs of his/her program for budgeting.

7. Attending all necessary conference meetings (if applicable).

8. Attending all required Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) and/or Iowa Girls High School

Athletic Union (IGHSAU) meetings and submission of all required IHSAA/IGHSAU paperwork.

9. Arranging the end of season banquet.

10. Scouting (if warrants).

11. Assisting the Booster Club with needs specific to his/her activity.

12. Conducting staff meetings as needed.

13. Checking academic progress and eligibility of participants according to Northeast Community Schools, the

IHSAA and/or IGHSAU rules and regulations.

14. Establish and enforce all regulations of Northeast Community Schools, the IHSAA and/or the IGHSAU,

including informing the participants of these policies (Good Conduct, transportation regulations, etc.).

15. Promote his/her activity through announcements, newsletters, social media, etc.

16. Conducting self in a sportsmanlike manner while modeling and promoting the high ideals of

sportsmanship with staff and team.

17. Communicate throughout year with A.D. in regards to program development, staff and team.

18. Provide leadership and program development for a sequential 7-12 program in his/her activity.

19. Promote the sport within youth programs (if applicable).

20. Informing the participants of lettering and special award criteria and informing the office staff which

athletes receive these awards.

21. Aiding the A.D. in the establishment of a schedule.

22. Continuous development, improvement, and evaluation of Assistant Coaches (9-12).

23. Attending clinics and reading literature to stay abreast of changes in activity.

24. Supply the A.D. with the forms, team information, season summary and statistics in order for the A.D. to

run the department effectively and efficiently.

25. Act as the historian for the sport collecting and updating individual and team records.

26. Communicate with the administration, faculty, A.D., parents, students, and staff members in an effort to

have an effective and efficient Athletic Department.

27. Model the highest level of integrity and ethical behavior.

28. Know the rules of your sport.

29. Develop philosophies that guide program development.

30. Assist in establishing goals for program, team and individuals and develop strategies to achieve.

31. Work hard. Be positive. Be on time.


POSITION: Assistant Coach—Athletics

REPORTS TO: Athletic Director (A.D.)

QUALIFICATIONS: Must possess a Coaching Endorsement or Coaching Authorization as mandated by the Iowa

Department of Education, Iowa Board of Educational Examiners, Iowa High School Athletic Association, and Iowa

Girls High School Athletic Union.

JOB GOAL: To develop and promote the activity at Northeast Community Schools for which he/she is hired.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist in organizing, conducting, and evaluating daily practices.

2. Maintaining, inventory and periodic safety checks of equipment, supplies, and facilities in his/her care.

3. Assist in supervising locker rooms and facilities until all students leave.

4. Assuring necessary medical attention.

5. Attending all Varsity games, matches, and/or meets when not scouting (when applicable).

6. Attending all required Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) and/or Iowa Girls High School

Athletic Union (IGHSAU) meetings and submission of all required IHSAA/IGHSAU paperwork.

7. Scouting, when directed by the Head Varsity Coach.

8. Assisting the Booster Club with needs specific to his/her activity.

9. Attending all meetings called by the Head Coach.

10. Checking academic progress and eligibility of participants according to Northeast Community Schools, the

IHSAA and/or IGHSAU rules and regulations.

11. Establish and enforce all regulations of Northeast Community Schools, the IHSAA and/or the IGHSAU,

including informing the participants of these policies (Good Conduct, transportation regulations, etc.).

12. Promote and remain loyal to the philosophies of the Head Coach.

13. Provide feedback and communicate with the Head Coach and/or A.D. about individual and team issues.

14. Conducting self in a sportsmanlike manner while modeling and promoting the high ideals of

sportsmanship with colleagues and the team.

15. Model the highest level of integrity and ethical behavior.

16. Know the rules of your sport.

17. Attending clinics and reading literature to stay abreast of changes in activity.

18. Supply the A.D. with the forms, team information, summary, statistics, and school records in order for the

A.D. to run the department effectively and efficiently.

19. Communicate with the administration, faculty, A.D., parents, students, and staff members in an effort to

have an effective and efficient Athletic Department.

20. Work hard. Be positive. Be on time.


Coaches Pre-Season Check List:

Have a sign-up meeting and collect student information, phone numbers, etc. at least

two weeks prior to the start of the season.

Give your sign up list to secretary and check physicals/good conducts for your

participants.

Submit your fundraiser approval form to the activities director.

Get rosters to the activities director, secretary, and nurse.

Get a practice schedule ready and post on the facilities scheduler website.

Give the activities director a copy of the parent/student handbook for your sport.

Conduct a parent meeting before your season begins.

Coaches End of Season Check List:

Collect all uniforms and equipment. Turn in an inventory to the activities director.

Uniforms need to be cleaned and put away in your storage cart.

Turn in time sheets for non-teachers.

Turn in All-District and All-State forms. Download on state websites.

Nominate officials for the state tournament online for girl’s sports only.

Fill in the activity book for your participants.

Turn in information for end of year awards.

Have an awards program.

Put together an end of season booklet – articles and stats from the season and give to

the students.

Get certificates and awards ready for your awards program.

Change record boards in the hall (If applicable.)

Evaluation meeting with the activities director.

Head coach meet with assistants and talk about the season/future goals/etc. for your

program.


IMPROVING INSTRUCTION THROUGH STAFF EVALUATION

Coaches Evaluation

Staff Member:

Evaluator:

For each criterion given a response of exceeds/meets expectations or needs improvement, an explanatory comment is

strongly suggested. Both the evaluator and the staff member must sign this form. These signatures indicate only

awareness of the content of this summary. The staff member may include his/her comments or he/she may prepare a

supplemental report to attach to this summary.

Exceeds Expectations

Meets Expectations

Needs Improvement

Comments

The coach exhibits effective communication skills.

The coach promotes and encourages sportsmanship.

The coach maintains, develops, and improves

his/her professional skills and knowledge.

The coach employs effective coaching

strategies and techniques.

The coach promotes and supports the total co-curricular program.

The coach creates an atmosphere which fosters

interest and enthusiasm for his/her sport.

The coach provides for the effective management of

athletes.

The coach provides for the administration of his/her

program.

The coach works toward the goals and objectives of

the athletic department and the school administration.

Additional Comments:

Coaches Signature __________________________________ Date ________________________

Evaluator Signature _________________________________ Date ________________________


NORTHEAST STAFF POST-SEASON QUESTIONNAIRE

HC Name: Sport:

Do you plan on returning next season? _____________________

In what ways could you be provided better support by administration, colleagues, support staff, etc.

regarding practice/game planning, assigned duties, program development, etc.

What is your coaching strength & weakness (growth area)?

What goals did you achieve or what steps did you take towards professional growth?

What professional goals do you have for next year? Career goals? Vision for our program?

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ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT


What are some positive aspects of your overall program and/or what went well this season?

What did you do well to help improve our program this year?

What ideas do you have to help promote your program?

What is the most satisfying part of your job? Least?


NORTHEAST STAFF POST-SEASON QUESTIONNAIRE

AC Name: Sport:

Do you plan on returning to staff next season? _____________________

At what level would you prefer to be coaching? ______________________

In what ways could you be provided better support by administration, head coach, colleagues, support

staff, etc. regarding practice/game planning, assigned duties, program development, etc.

What is your coaching strength & weakness (growth area)?

What goals did you achieve or what steps did you take towards professional growth?

What professional goals do you have for next year? Career goals? Vision for our program?

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ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT


What are some positive aspects of your overall program and/or what went well this season?

What did you do well to help improve our program this year?

What ideas do you have to help promote your program?

What is the most satisfying part of your job? Least?


Northeast Student Athlete Survey

Sport you are evaluating? ______________________________________________________

What level did you primarily play? _______________________________________________

Question

Strongly

Agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly

Disagree

Coach treats me with respect and dignity.

Coach gives me feedback regarding my strengths

and tells me what I need to do to improve.

Practices are well organized.

Coach knows me and cares about me as an

individual.

Coach emphasizes team, learning, sportsmanship,

and competing more than winning.

Coach has taught me the value of each role a

person plays on a team.

Coach is passionate, energetic and enthusiastic

during practices and games/competitions.

While the coach has the final say, I feel like I have

the opportunity to provide input.

If I have a concern I feel coach is approachable,

will listen, and I can take that concern to him/her.

As I reflect on the season, I had fun.

Overall, there was a positive team atmosphere and

I was proud to be a member of the team.

Describe your experience or additional comments:


Northeast

Athletic Department

GENERAL INFORMATION

&

POLICIES


Athletic Philosophy

The athletic program at Northeast Community Schools is an integral part of the total educational program.

When a student-athlete participates at Northeast Community Schools, there are certain things he or she

may expect. In turn, there are certain things the school expects of the student-athlete.

As an athletic department, we are committed to honoring the dignity of each person regardless of race,

religion, or creed; to taking a personal interest in you as an individual; helping you grow personally while

you pursue and achieve your educational and extra-curricular goals. Although we cannot guarantee your

success, we strive to make your participation one that is fulfilling and will have a positive impact on you

both now and in your future. The school will support your efforts, but attitudes come from you.

Good Conduct rules will be uniform for all athletic teams. In our district, the Head Coach of each team

has the prerogative of setting additional training rules and standards of behavior and discipline that are

reasonable for the team. This could entail a clear understanding of what is expected by the player and the

coach in terms of personal appearance and conduct. The athletic department will work with the coach in

carrying out the policies governing his/her activity as long as they are reasonable and do not conflict with

basic school policy.

A student’s association with the athletic program is voluntary. But in addition to the rules and regulations

governing all students, you must be willing to take on the additional obligations of self-discipline and

team-discipline that are necessary to be committed to an extra-curricular activity. Time management and

organization are critical to your success so that you can balance your commitments of participation while

maintaining high academic standards. When you become a member of an athletic team, you’re an integral

part of the team’s success regardless of your role. Commitment, sacrifice, discipline, organization, etc.

are not only qualities that will help you have a rewarding experience but will help you succeed well into

your future.

When representatives from other schools come on our campus, we expect that they shall be treated with

the courtesy and hospitality afforded to all guests. When we are guests on another campus, we expect you

to conduct yourself properly. Likewise, you should be a person of high character and model respectful

behavior both home and away. Character, integrity and ethics are foundations of good sportsmanship and

are among the high ideals of your participation in extra-curricular activities.

We wish to excel in athletics, just as we desire to excel in all programs conducted in the name of

Northeast High School. Within the limitations of the objectives of similar schools in the River Valley

Conference, the official rules and regulations of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) and

Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU) which govern our programs, and our financial ability,

we are determined to do our best to field competitive, well-coached teams. Our high standards include

composed student-athletes who represent our school with pride, enthusiasm, loyalty and sportsmanship.

It is hoped that your academic and athletic experiences at Northeast Community Schools will hold

satisfaction and rewards that will continue to enrich your life long after you graduate.


Fifteen-Point Coach Philosophy

1. Coaching is simple… keep it simple.

2. Coaching is not easy… don’t expect it to be. 3. You must enjoy working with young people. 4. You must enjoy putting in unusually long hours. 5. You must enjoy helping your athlete get the most out of their abilities. 6. Be POSITIVE… everyone thrives on positive feedback 7. Be ENTHUSIASTIC… enthusiasm spreads like wildfire. 8. Don’t over-coach. 9. Athletes who are given “loose reins” in their actual performance seem to be more successful. 10. Athletes who have “tighter reins” on their behavior seem to be more successful. 11. Make the best possible use of your staff. 12. Keep as many athletes as you can involved for the entire season. 13. You must enjoy winning… but be able to accept a loss. 14. You must enjoy seeing your athlete succeed… and help them accept a loss. 15. You must treat all of your athletes with understanding, sensitivity and fairness.

Components of a Successful Athletic Program

I. Administration

A. Possess a real commitment on the part of school administrators to build a strong program.

B. Must allow the Head Coach time to build a successful program, providing security to

concentrate on individuals showing solid character and citizenship.

C. Funds and facilitation to build strong young men and women physically and mentally.

D. The development of a strong coaching staff. (Excellent coaches are excellent teachers.)

E. Must be loyal to staff and students.

F. Promote a community-based approach to program development.

G. Model the ideals of integrity, ethical behavior and sportsmanship.

H. Must keep open and honest lines of communication with coaches, students, and parents.

II. Head Coach

A. Must have a plan, in which he/she believes and will not compromise.

B. Must be dedicated to his/her sport and knowledgeable of it.

C. Must possess a strong self-image.

D. Must possess a passion for working with and developing young people.

E. Must surround himself/herself with the best possible coaches.

F. Must be willing to work hard and make personal sacrifices.

G. Must be dedicated to continual improvement.

H. Must be a motivator and a goal setter.

I. Model the ideals of integrity, ethical behavior and sportsmanship.

J. Must be loyal to the school, assistant coaches, and student athletes.

K. Must keep open and honest lines of communication with administration, assistant

coaches, students, and parents.


III. Coaching Staff

A. Must be dedicated to his/her sport.

B. Must be willing to work hard and make personal sacrifices.

C. Must be an honest person.

D. Must be loyal to the school, Head Coach, program, and other staff members.

E. Must be an excellent teacher.

F. Must have a great deal of initiative.

G. Must be a solid thinker and problem solver.

H. Must possess a positive self-image.

I. Model the ideals of integrity, ethical behavior and sportsmanship.

J. Must keep open and honest lines of communication with Administration, Head Coach,

students, and parents.

IV. Athlete

A. Must be dedicated to his/her sport.

B. Must have the desire, drive, and determination to succeed.

C. Must possess a positive self-image.

D. Must be willing to make personal sacrifices.

E. Must put team success in front of personal glorification.

F. Must be a positive leader on and off the field.

G. Must be a good student.

H. Model the ideals of integrity, ethical behavior and sportsmanship.

I. Must keep open and honest lines of communication with Administration, Coaches, fellow

students, and parents.

Every coach should advise players as to proper conduct in meetings with the media and how to conduct

themselves in player interviews for their protection and to avoid any embarrassment.

It is the duty of all concerned with High School Athletics:

1. To emphasize the proper ideals of sportsmanship, ethical conduct, and fair play.

2. To eliminate all possibilities which tend to destroy the best values of the game.

3. To stress the values derived from playing the game fairly.

4. To show cordiality to visiting teams and officials.

5. To establish a cordial relationship between visitors and hosts.

6. To respect the integrity and judgment of sports officials.

7. To achieve a thorough understanding and acceptance of the rules of the game and the standards

of eligibility.

8. To encourage leadership, use of initiative, and good judgment by the players on the team.

9. To recognize that the purpose of athletics is to promote the physical, mental, moral, social, and

emotional well-being of the individual players.

10. To remember that an athletic contest is only a game-not a matter of life or death for players,

coaches, fans, state, or nation.

11. To avoid unfavorable criticism of other coaches and school officials except that which is

formally presented to the proper authorities.


Athletic Goals and Objectives

1. To provide students with an enjoyable, safe and satisfying experience.

2. To provide the teaching of fundamentals appropriate to the various age groups.

3. To develop sportsmanship and an appreciation for good sportsmanship.

4. To develop a sense of self-worth, character, and purpose in each athlete.

5. To promote high standards of achievement.

6. To promote high ethical standards and integrity.

7. To provide leadership of the highest quality by the staff and to develop the same leadership

qualities in our students.

8. To promote academic excellence for all students.

9. To provide opportunities for as many students as possible to participate with

a broad variety of sports opportunities and the freedom of choice in selecting

their athletic participation.

10. Assist our students in goal setting and helping them direct steps in the pursuit

of those goals.

Supervision: Pre and Post Practice and Contests

1. Students should never be left unsupervised, home or away.

2. The coach/sponsor should be the first one on site for practice and contests to open and supervise.

3. The coach/sponsor is responsible for the student’s behavior while supervised.

4. The coach should be the last to leave after practice or contest and see that the following are

done:

a. Check locker room and practice sites for excessive trash, damage, etc.

b. Lock and shut off lights to all used areas.

5. Coaches are responsible for their students until all students have left the premises.

Transportation

Coaches are responsible for:

1. Check schedule for correct bus departure times.

2. Maintain proper behavior on the bus.

3. Ride to and from contests with team on the bus. Any variation needs to be cleared with the

administration.

4. After trip check for:

a. Equipment left on bus.

b. Trash picked up

c. No damage to bus.

5. Make sure students riding home with parents have cleared it with coaches and/or a written note

from the parents. (Check bus list before leaving for contest and prior to returning home.)


Relationship between the Instructional Program & the Athletic Program.

1. Athletic personnel must keep in mind that they are teachers first and coaches second.

2. Athletics are responsible jointly with academic subjects for establishing those standards of good

behavior that represent the best in good citizenship. Athletics must contribute to those virtues, which are

socially sound for a democracy such as truthfulness, fair play, honesty, modesty, give and take, courtesy,

self-discipline, courage, generosity, self-restraint, and loyalty to team, school and the community.

3. The athletic program shall be closely coordinated with the general instructional program and properly

articulated with the other extra-curricular activities of the school.

4. Coaches in each individual sport must make every effort to cooperate with coaches in other sports.

There must be continuity in the entire athletic program in order that the objectives of the school are met in

furthering the growth of the individuals taking part in athletics. Cooperation in establishing and enforcing

uniform training regulations for all sports is desired from all coaches involved in the athletic program of

the school.

B. Athletic Schedules

1. All schedules for athletic contests are to be arranged by the Athletic Director and the head coach in

each sport.

2. An attempt will be made to schedule schools of approximately the same size and with comparable

athletic programs.

3. The following is a list of the maximum number of games or meets, exclusive of tournament

competition, to be scheduled in any one year for each sport within the Athletic Department.

Boys Girls

a. varsity football 9

b. fresh-soph football 14

c middle school football 6

d. cross country 10 10

e. varsity basketball 21 21

f. junior varsity basketball 21 21

g. middle school basketball 12 12

h. *varsity baseball, softball 40 games 40 games

i. *varsity track 12 12

j. *middle school track 7 7

k. varsity wrestling 15 (inc. tour.)

l. middle school wrestling 9

m. volleyball 14

n. middle school volleyball 9

*Considerable latitude is given in scheduling track meets and baseball games so as to

provide plenty of inter-scholastic competition. Many of the contests are planned to provide plenty of


inter-scholastic competition. Many of the contests are planned rather quickly and it is not always possible

to prepare a calendar well in advance.

C. Practice Sessions

l. Practice sessions for all athletic teams shall start before or after school hours.

2. Wednesday night is church night. All HS practices are to be completed and athletes leaving the

building by 6:00pm.

3. At least one coach shall be in attendance at all practice sessions.

4. Practice sessions shall not be scheduled on Sunday except on special occasions and only after

permission is granted by the Athletic Director.

5. Rule infractions by athletes involving final warning or suspension are to be reported to the Athletic

Director's office.

D. Locker Room and Related Areas.

1. All coaches shall emphasize to their squads at their first meeting the importance of proper conduct in

the locker rooms.

2. The locker room shall be kept locked during practice sessions unless a coach or a student manager is

left in charge. Only managers and coaches should be permitted in the athletic storeroom at any time.

3. After each practice session a coach shall be responsible to see that the locker room is free of debris,

lights turned off, all doors are locked and his players have left the building. In the event that there is no

night janitor, then the coach will be responsible to secure the building.

4. The driving and parking habits of students in athletics are to be governed by the regulations prescribed

by the Athletic Director.

E. Equipment

1. The Athletic Director and head coach in each sport will recommend to the principal the equipment

desired for purchase.

2. The Weblink Requisition form will be filled out by the head coach and sent to the Athletic Director for

his/her approval.

3. The head coach is responsible for the care and safety of all his/her equipment before, during and after

the season of the sport. This includes cleaning, repairing and storage between games during the season.

4. At the end of each season, the head coach shall see to it that his/her equipment is cleaned and properly

put in storage, and plans are made to replace, repair or add to the present inventories.


5. At the close of each season, the head coach will inventory all his/her equipment within 2 weeks time.

The head coach will turn in the inventory sheets in duplicate to the Athletic Director. The head coach will

check his/her inventory against his/her equipment at the beginning of the next season and report

immediately any gains or losses.

6. Equipment which has been lost, or is beyond repair or stolen shall be reported to the Athletic Director

for disposition and correction of inventory sheets.

7. It shall be the policy of this high school to limit the distance traveled to and from a scrimmage to

seventy five (75) miles total. The number of away scrimmages will be limited to two (2) per sport per

regular season.

F. Injuries

1. If a boy or girl is seriously injured, the head coach shall notify the athlete's parents. He/she is to also

inform the Athletic Director and telephone him at home if necessary so he may answer parent's questions

intelligently. Each coach shall fill out in duplicate an injury report at the conclusion of the practice or

contest. One copy is to be turned into the Athletic Director's office and one copy retained by the coach.

2. Athletes may go to the doctor of their choice at any time, but in cases where medical advice has been

given it is the duty of the athlete to make as much of this knowledge known to the coach as is necessary

for him to make an intelligent decision.

3. If an injury at practice appears to be serious, a coach should, if possible, accompany the athlete to the

doctor.

G. Records

1. Each head coach shall decide what team records he/she wants to keep and also be informed of those

required by the school.

2. Each head coach is responsible for records kept of any money turned into him/her by athletes for such

things as insurance, shoes, etc. This money is to be receipted into the principal's office daily.

3. Each head coach shall keep a record of the locker and padlock number issued to each athlete and shall

make sure that locker changes between seasons are properly handled.

H. Budgets

1. A budget for the following year will be made for each sport at the conclusion of the season. The

budget shall include those areas where normal expenditures are anticipated. The dollar amounts in each

category of the budget shall be set by the athletic director after consultation with the head coach and the

approval of the principal. The various categories of the budget are not to be exceeded unless approved by

the athletic director and principal.

I. Road Trips

1. All athletes will travel to and from out of town trips by school designated transportation. In most cases

this will be by bus. Only by special permission of the head coach or his designated official, will it be


possible to leave the squad at game site and return home with parents. No other arrangements should be

necessary. Administrative approval is necessary if at any time privately owned vehicles are used.

2. The manner of dress of athletes will be expected to conform with the school regulations for school-

sponsored activities.

3. Coaches will be responsible for the conduct of their team members on all road trips. The coach or

coaches in charge of each sport or someone designated by the Athletic Director must accompany the

squad on road trips. In case of reserve meets or games at home and away, the head coach of the sport

should be present to help the assistants when it is at all possible.

J. Attendance

1. In-service Meetings - All coaches are to attend all in-service meetings. When only one coach is in

charge of a sport, he/she shall check with the principal before the meeting to determine whether or not

his/her attendance is required.

2. Absenteeism - If you are going to be absent from practice or a scheduled contest you are to secure the

permission of the head coaches and the athletic director in advance. Please state your reason(s) for your

absence.

a. When a teacher is absent on sick leave because of illness from his/her teaching assignment

during the hours of 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., he/she will not be required to nor will he/she be allowed to

volunteer to supervise his/her after school activity that same day.

b. The administration reserves the right to make exceptions to this policy but only for cases that

are of extreme importance to that specific activity e.g., public performance and state tournaments.

K. Student Managers

1. Each head coach will determine the number of student managers he/she desires and confirm his/her

selections with the Athletic Director.

2. Student managers must conform to the eligibility requirements, which have been adopted for the

members of our athletic squads.

3. Student managers are eligible for an athletic award but only upon recommendation of the head coach.

The letters MGR should appear in the letter representing the school.

L. Basic Requirements for Selection of Letterman

1. Before any student of Northeast High School is issued a letter, he/she will be judged on sportsmanship,

scholarship, observance of basic training regulations, attendance at practice sessions, amount of playing

time, and the coaches recommendations. The minimum requirements of each of these areas will be fully

explained by the coach of each team at the start of the season.

M. Athletic Awards

1. At the close of each season the head coach shall present his recommended list of letterman to the

Athletic Director for confirmation.


2. The head coach will be called in for a conference with the administration if questions arise with respect

to the recommended list.

3. Athletic awards will be presented at the close of each season or at a designated awards program.

4. The athletic award will be a Columbia Blue chenille six inch (6) block letter "N" – varsity.

5. From each sport a MVP award will be presented.

6. The head coach is responsible to see that all award certificates, plaques, metal inserts, and/or chenille’s

are prepared for presentation at the awards program.

N. Eligibility

1. Must pass ALL courses at the end of each semester. This includes post secondary college

courses and pass/fail courses which include service learning and work study.

2. All incoming 9th graders are eligible.

3. If you are ineligible, you must sit out 30 calendar days for the next sport that

you are participating in.

4. 9th grade students will be subject to sit out 30 calendar days during 2nd

semester if they fail any courses 1st semester.

O. Participation Limitations

1. Limitations on participation will be imposed when the following conditions exist:

(a) Existing athletic schedules provide an opportunity for students to participate at various levels

(example - freshman schedule, sophomore schedule and/or freshman schedule).

(b) Sufficient number of students involved to fill out each of the various teams.

2. The intent of imposing these limitations is to provide the motivation to students to participate and

compete at the various levels of competition.

3. Exceptions to the above rules will be allowed only in extreme cases and only after securing the

approval of the athletic director and principal.

4. Squad Selection: In accordance with our philosophy of athletics and our desire to see as many

students as possible participate in the athletic program while at Northeast, we encourage coaches to keep

as many students as they can without unbalancing the integrity of their sport. Time, space, facilities,

equipment, personal preference and other factors will place limitations on the most effective squad size

for any particular sport.


5. Cutting Policies: Choosing the members of athletic squads is the sole responsibility of the coaches of

those squads.

Prior to trying out, the coach shall provide the following information to all candidates for the team:

1. Extent of try-out period

2. Criteria used to select the team

3. Number to be selected

4. Practice commitment if they make the team

5. Game commitments

When a squad cut becomes a necessity, the process will include three important elements. Each candidate

shall have:

1. Competed in a minimum of five practice sessions.

2. Performed in at least one intrasquad game.

3. Been personally informed of the cut by the coach, including the reason for the action.

Coaches will discuss alternative possibilities for participation in the sport, or other areas in the activities

program.

6. Student Participation in Athletic Contest

At the varsity level winning the contest is one of the prime objectives. Who plays or not is the decision of

the coach and should not be stripped from him/her. A coach cannot be evaluated on the basis of wins and

losses and also be told to play everybody on the bench. He/She has to have the prerogative to coach

his/her team in the best manner possible, as determined by the coach.

With this discussion in mind the following shall be our rule:

A sincere effort will be made on the part of each coach to see that all student athletes under their

supervision in a specific sport will have the opportunity to play (participate) sometime during each

contest.

At the high school level this rule should not be interpreted to deny the coach his/her prerogative to coach

in the best way he/she sees fit.

P. Coaching Clinics

l. Coaches are encouraged to attend clinics pertaining to their coaching field.

2. Head coaches attending clinics must make arrangements with the principal for any reimbursements for

expenses prior to attending their clinics.

Q. Scouting Trips

1. Each head coach will make arrangements with the Athletic Director in assisting individuals to handle

scouting duties. A schedule of those contests where a scouting assignment is desired must be turned into


the Athletic Director for approval at the start of the season. In most cases only one scout will be

authorized.

2. On trips some distance from the school more than one coach may be assigned scouting duties. If so,

their meals should be considered if it is necessary that they leave prior to 6:00 pm.

III. CODE OF ETHICS FOR COACHES

A. A Coach Should

Be loyal to his/her superiors and support the policies of his/her administration.

Have lofty ideals and firm principles of right and truth.

Always strive for more education and culture.

Be a good will ambassador between his school and the public.

Teach and practice true sportsmanship.

Be humble in victory and courageous in defeat.

Neither knowingly or unethically strive for another persons job.

Employ only officials of high integrity and honesty.

Respect and support officials at all times.

Never publicly criticize other coaches or officials.

Offer congratulations in public - win or lose.

Never "run up the score."

Dress in a manner suitable to his/her profession.

Conduct himself so as to earn the respect and confidence of all.

Not engage in conduct detrimental to players, officials, or spectators.

Conduct himself to be a worthy member of the coaching profession.

Be loyal to his/her profession.

Be more concerned about obtaining the respect from his/her players than in running a "personality

contest."

B. The Coach and His/Her Players

In his/her relationship with players under his/her care, the coach should always be aware of the

tremendous influence he/she wields, for good or bad. Parents entrust their dearest possessions to the

coach's charge, and the coach through his/her own example, must always be sure that the athletics who

have played under him/her are finer and more decent men/women for having done so.

The coach should never place the value of a win above that of instilling the highest desirable ideals and

character traits in his/her players.

The safety and welfare of his/her players should always be uppermost in his/her mind, and they must

never be sacrificed for any personal prestige or selfish glory.

Every coach must remember that he/she is a living example for all of the young men/women in the

community in which he/she coaches. It is vitally important to him/her, and to the profession, which

he/she represents, that his/her actions and behavior at all times bring credit to athletics.


C. The Coach's Leadership

The function of the coach is to educate students through participation in sports. This primary and basic

function must never be disregarded. In teaching a sport, the coach must realize that there are certain rules

designed to protect the player and provide common standards for determining a winner and loser. Any

attempts to beat these rules to take unfair advantage of an opponent, or to teach deliberate

unsportsmanlike conduct, have no place in athletics, nor has any coach guilty of such teaching any right to

call himself/herself a coach. The coach should set the example for winning without boasting, and for

losing without bitterness. A coach who conducts himself according to these principles need have no fear

of failure, for in the final analysis the success of a coach can be measured in terms of the respect he/she

has earned from his/her own players and from his/her opponents.

D. The Coach and His/Her School

In his/her relationship with the institution for which he/she works, the coach should remember that he/she

is on public display as a representative of this institution. It is important therefore that the coach conduct

himself/herself so as to maintain the principles, the integrity, and the dignity of this school.

School policy regarding athletics should be adhered to, both in letter and in spirit. The coach should

remember that other members of the faculty also have an interest in the institution and its students, and

his/her conduct must be such that there arises no criticism of his/her efforts to develop the common

interests and purposes of the school.

E. The Coach and His/Her Professional Contacts

In his/her relationship with other coaches, it should be assumed that all members of the coaching

profession are persons of integrity and are making an honest effort to follow the precepts of this code.

Therefore, opposing coaches should be treated courteously and as guests of the school. They also have an

interest in athletics and should be treated with the same respect and honesty, which is expected of them.

Officials are an integral part of the game, and it should be recognized that they are to maintain high

standards of integrity and honesty. Just as coaches can make mistakes, so can officials. It is important

that their efforts to contribute to the education of students through sports be recognized and supported.

F. Duties and Responsibilities of Athletic Coaches

1. Coaches must always be teachers first, coaches second.

2. All coaches are to be available when needed to help supervise or officiate at other school athletic

activities.

3. Coaches are to demand that their squad members conduct themselves as ladies and/or gentlemen at all

times wherever athletics are under school supervision.

4. Coaches are held responsible for the conduct of squad members during practice, at games, and on trips.

5. Coaches are not to smoke or drink alcoholic beverages in the presence of athletes or managers at any

time.

6. School keys are not to be issued to students under any circumstances.

7. All coaches shall help to promote team morale and spirit.

8. Cooperation is an essential part of the school athletic program. Every coach is expected to cooperate

with the athletic director and/or principal, as well as the other coaches in his/her sport.


9. No matter what the sport, coaches should cooperate with the coaches of other sports in the school.

Coaches should support each other in an ethical manner, never second-guessing or otherwise criticizing

coaching ability.

10. Coaches are to report promptly for all practice sessions and contests and to dress according to the

standards established for that sport.

V. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following are considered representative duties of those who are assigned to direct athletic activities.

A. Head Coach

l. Preseason Duties

a. To see that all athletes are notified as to dates of receiving equipment and practice schedule.

b. To see that the facilities and equipment are ready for use and issued.

c. To see that all assistant coaches assigned to their sport know their duties and dates for issuing

equipment and practice times.

d. To see that all ordered equipment has arrived.

e. Submit to the Principal a list of all squad members’ and in addition all information necessary

for programs at least 7 days prior to the first scheduled event.

f. Communication with parents and students is very important. Each head coach or

advisor will develop a procedure to use during the season to ensure that parents and

students are informed of all the important aspects of their specific activity. Items to

report might include: coaches expectations for the team, player participation policies,

practice time schedule, practice routine, schedule of contests, role of the parent, or

anything else you feel parents and students might want to know. The athletic director

will be responsible to ensure that each coach fulfills this requirement. A copy of the

procedure and report will be given to the athletic director prior to the start of each activity season.

2. Season Duties

a. Responsible to the Athletic Director for conducting their respective program.

b. To see that all squad members have a physical examination by an M.D. and the certificates are

on file in the Athletic Director's office.

c. To see that all injured players have on file an injury and insurance report.

d. To see that all squad members are covered by some insurance program or have an Insurance

Waiver on file.

e. To see that training rule violations are reported to the office and on file.

f. To see that all squad members have a copy and understand the training rules set up for their

given area.

g. Review with athletes driving regulations and enforce them in the same manner as during the

academic day.

h. To keep such statistics as is necessary for school and conference records.

i. To see that the locker room and equipment rooms are maintained in a neat and proper manner.

j. Make sure results of contests receive adequate publicity.

k. Award letters with approval of administration.

l. To maintain respective practice and/or game sites in a manner suitable to the occasion.

m. To inform the athletic director in advance of your absence from practice and/or game contest.


3. Post Season Duties

a. To see all equipment is checked in, repaired, cleaned and stored.

b. Inventory all equipment and recommend to the administration those new items to be purchased

for the following season. Inventory of equipment and requisition forms are to be turned in to the

Athletic Director not later than 2 weeks after the close of the season.

c. As new equipment arrives, to see that the order is complete as invoiced and report any

discrepancies to the Athletic Director's office.

d. Secure from the Athletic Director a copy of "Season's End Report" and file all the information

as requested with the Athletic Director's office within the time limits stated.

e. Secure and complete all award certificates, plaques, chenille's and metal inserts to be given at

the award programs.

f. To fill out each "Student Activity Record" within two weeks of the close of the season.

B. Assistant Coaches

1. Preseason Duties

a. To help in getting facilities and equipment ready to be used and issued as directed by the head

coach.

b. To report on dates assigned for the issuing of equipment, start of practice and/or preseason

meetings.

c. To inform the head coach and the athletic director of your intentions of being absent from

practice and/or scheduled contest. Final approval for your absence rests with the administration.

2. Season Duties

a. To help in seeing that training rules are enforced and violations reported.

b. To carry out all duties assigned by the head coach.

c. To help in seeing that injury and insurance reports are made and are on file.

d. To help in seeing that the locker and equipment rooms are maintained in a proper manner.

e. To be at all practice sessions and all games or be available for a scouting assignment.

3. Post Season Duties

a. To help with the checking in of equipment, taking inventory and storage.

b. Suggestions to head coach on new equipment needed.

c. To assist the head coach in the determination, preparation and presentation of all athletic

awards and record keeping.

Updated August, 2015

It is the policy of the Northeast Community School not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,

gender, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment) , marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender

identity and socioeconomic status (for programs), in its educational programs and its employment practices as required by the

Iowa Code, sections 216.9, 256.10(2) and 19B.11, Titles VI and VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act (42 U.S.C. § 2000d and

2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. § § 1681-1688),

Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. V 12101, et seq.),

and Section 601A of the Iowa Code. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have

questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s Equity Coordinator: James W. Cox, Superintendent,

Northeast Community School District, Goose Lake, Iowa 52750, Telephone (563) 577-2249, ([email protected]),

to the Director of the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Des Moines, Iowa, or to the Director of the Midwest Office of Civil

Rights, Department of Education, Chicago, Illinois.

mailto:[email protected]


WEATHER CANCELLATIONS—Contests and Practices

SCHOOL DELAY—NO MORNING PRACTICES

Common sense prevails in this situation. Obviously if the weather prohibits school transportation from

getting students to school on time, we CANNOT expect them to drive themselves (or their parents) to

practices. We understand the decision to delay school may often times come just before or at about the

same time practices are scheduled to begin. Coaches utilize a phone tree or some other form of

communication so that information regarding practice cancellation can be delivered quickly to

avoid students on the roads in adverse conditions.

SCHOOL EARLY RELEASE/CANCELLATION

Only in extreme situations will consideration be given to practices/playing contests on days of early

release and/or school cancellation. Those situations may include, but are not limited to, IHSAA and

IGHSAU State competitions. Those considerations will be made by the A.D., Principal, and

Superintendent.

HEAT RELEASE DAYS

In the event school is let out early due to extreme HEAT conditions, practices MAY not be allowed to

begin immediately after school. EACH Heat Release day will be evaluated independently and a decision

from the H.S. and M.S. Administration will be made in conjunction with the appropriate coaches in

season.

In some situations, M.S. practices may be canceled while H.S. practices are allowed. In some

situations, high school practices may be held later in the evening when temperatures and humidity

levels are lower.


Recommendations for Preventing Sexual Harassment

1. Teachers and athletic personnel should never use sexually explicit language or tell sexually

explicit/off color jokes in the presence of students.

2. Teachers and athletic personnel should never display sexually explicit or photographic

pictures/materials on school property and should never show such materials to students under

any circumstances.

3. Teachers and athletic personnel should avoid engaging in excessively personal conversations,

both in person and on the phone, with students.

4. Teachers and athletic personnel should avoid sending excessively personal letters, cards, emails,

or gifts to students.

5. Teachers and athletic personnel should avoid commenting on the physical appearance, including

manner of dress and specific physical attributes, of students.

6. Teachers and athletic personnel should avoid to the greatest extent possible physical contact

with or touching of students.

7. Teachers and athletic personnel should avoid giving students rides home alone or even in

groups where eventually only one student will remain in the car alone with the adult.

8. Teachers and athletic personnel should avoid off school property, one-on-one meetings alone

with students, especially in the home of the student or the adult.

9. Teachers and athletic personnel should never plan or take un-chaperoned overnight school or

athletics trips with students and, on properly chaperoned trips, should exercise the highest

degree of caution and propriety regarding interaction with students.

10. Teachers and athletic personnel should never date students under any circumstances. Issues of

power differential, consent and credibility make such relationships untenable within any level

of educational institution.

Hazing

1. A person commits an act of hazing when the person intentionally or recklessly engages in any

act or acts involving forced activity, which endanger the physical health or safety of a student

for the purpose of initiation or admission into, or affiliation with any organization operating in

connection with a school, college, or university. Prohibited acts include, but are not limited to,

any brutality of a physical nature such as whipping, forced confinement, or any other forced

activity which endangers the physical health or safety of the student.

2. A person who commits an act of hazing is guilty of a simple misdemeanor.

3. A person who commits an act of hazing which causes serious bodily injury to another is guilty

of a serious misdemeanor.



IHSAA-IGHSAU RULES MEETINGS

All sports that have REQUIRED rules meetings will be done ON-LINE. The time is

usually about 30 days that can be accessed from the IHSAA/IGHSAU websites. IT IS

REQUIRED FOR ALL HEAD COACHES TO COMPLETE THE RULES

MEETING EACH YEAR. All coaches should complete the rules meetings to keep up

on the changes in rules each year.

IHSAA: www.iahsaa.org

IGHSAU: www.ighsau.org

QUIKSTATS: http://www.quikstatsiowa.com/

See the Athletic Director for passwords to the state websites and Quikstats.

http://www.iahsaa.org/

http://www.ighsau.org/

http://www.quikstatsiowa.com/


IOWA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION IOWA GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC UNION

CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL 1. No student should return to play/competition (RTP) or practice on the same day of a concussion. 2. A licensed health care provider as defined in Iowa Code Section 280.13C should evaluate a student suspected of having a concussion on the same day the injury occurs. 3. After medical clearance by a licensed health care provider as defined in Iowa Code Section 280.13C, RTP should follow a stepwise protocol with provisions for delayed RTP based upon return of any signs or symptoms.

Iowa Code Section 280.13C states, in part, “Annually, each school district and nonpublic school shall provide to the parent or guardian of each student a concussion and brain information sheet, as provided by the Iowa High School Athletic Association and Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union. The student and student’s parent or guardian shall sign and return the concussion and brain injury information sheet to the student’s school prior to the student’s participation in any interscholastic activity for grades seven through twelve. If a student’s coach or contest official observes signs, symptoms, or behaviors consistent with a concussion or brain injury in an extracurricular interscholastic activity, the student shall be immediately removed for participation. A student who has been removed from participation shall not recommence such participation until the student has been evaluated by a licensed health care provider trained in the evaluation and management of concussions and other brain injuries and the student has received written clearance to return to participation from the health care provider. For the purposes of this section, a licensed health care provider means a physician, physician’s assistant, chiropractor, advanced registered nurse practitioner, nurse, physical therapist, or licensed athletic trainer. For the purposes of this section, an extracurricular interscholastic activity means any extracurricular interscholastic activity, contest, or practice, including sports, dance, and cheerleading.” 4. Education of contest officials, school coaches and other appropriate school personnel, contestants, parents, and licensed health care providers.

The Iowa High School Athletic Association and Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union will provide a variety of educational materials related to concussions and brain injuries developed by the CDC and other organizations knowledgeable about concussions. 5. Removing an injured student from participation, deciding whether he or she has sustained a concussion, and return to participation protocol.

It is the responsibility of the contest officials’ and the student’s coach to recognize that a student may be exhibiting signs, symptoms, & behaviors of a concussion and remove him or her from the contest. Once the student has been removed from the contest, the officials’ responsibility for the student’s safety is over and the student is in the care of the school’s coach and/or a licensed health care provider as defined in Iowa Code 280.13C.

A student removed from participation due to exhibiting signs, symptoms, & behaviors of a concussion shall not recommence such participation until a licensed health care provider as defined in Iowa Code 280.13C has provided written clearance for the student to return to participation.

Licensed health care providers as defined in Iowa Code 280.13C should follow return to participation (practice and competition)

protocol before allowing a student who has been exhibiting signs, symptoms, & behaviors of a concussion to return to any kind of participation (practice and/or competition). 6. In cases where the Iowa High School Athletic Association or Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union have designated licensed health care providers as defined in Iowa Code 280.13C for their sponsored events/tournaments, the decision of those licensed health care providers regarding a student who is exhibiting signs, symptoms, and behaviors consistent with a concussion returning to competition at any time during those events/tournaments shall be final.

RETURN TO PARTICIPATON PROTOCOL FOLLOWING A CONCUSSION

(INFORMATION FOR LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS)

Return to participation following a concussion is a medical decision. Medical experts in concussion believe a concussed student should meet ALL of the following criteria in order to progress to return to activity. The protocol below will help licensed health care providers as defined in Iowa Code Section 280.13C determine when return to participation is appropriate:

� Asymptomatic at rest, and with exertion (including mental exertion in school), AND have written clearance from

physician, physician’s assistant, chiropractor, advanced registered nurse practitioner, nurse, physical therapist or licensed


athletic trainer . *Written clearance to return by one of these licensed medical professionals is REQUIRED by Iowa Code Section 280.13C! � Once the criteria above are met, the student should progress back to full activity following the stepwise process

detailed below. A licensed health care provider as defined in Iowa Code Section 280.13C, or their designee, should closely supervise this progression. � Progression to return is individualized and should be determined on a case-by-case basis. Factors that may

affect the rate of progression include: previous history of concussion, duration and type of symptoms, age of the student, and sport/activity in which the student participates. A student with a history of concussion, one who has had an extended duration of symptoms, or one who is participating in a collision or contact sport may progress more slowly as determined by a licensed health care provider as defined in Iowa Code Section 280.13C, or their designee. Step 1. Complete physical and cognitive rest. No exertional activity until asymptomatic. This may include staying home from

school or limiting school hours (and studying) for several days. Activities requiring concentration and attention may worsen symptoms and delay recovery. Step 2. Return to school full-time. Step 3. Low impact, light aerobic exercise. This step should not begin until the student is no longer having concussion

symptoms and is cleared by the treating licensed health care provider. At this point the student may begin brisk walking, light jogging, swimming or riding an exercise bike at less than 70% maximum performance heart rate. No weight or resistance training. Step 4. Basic exercise, such as running in the gym or on the field. No helmet or other equipment. Step 5. Non-contact, sport-specific training drills (dribbling, ball handling, batting, fielding, running, drills, etc.) in full

equipment. Weight-training can begin. Step 6. Following medical clearance*, full contact practice or training. Step 7. Normal competition in a contest. NOTE: Generally, each step should take a minimum of 24 hours. If post concussion symptoms occur at ANY step, the student must stop the activity and their licensed health care provider as defined in Iowa Code Section 280.13C should be contacted. If any post-concussion symptoms occur during this process the student should drop back to the previous

asymptomatic level and begin the progression again after an additional 24-hour period of rest has taken place. References: “Suggested Guidelines for Management of Concussion in Sports,” NFHS Sports Medicine Advisory Committee 2009; “Consensus State on Concussion in Sport 3rd International Conference in Sport Held in Zurich, November 2008," Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine, Volume 19, Number 3, May 2009.


NORTHEAST COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

GOOD CONDUCT ELIGIBILITY

REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENT ACTIVITY PROGRAMS

GOOD CONDUCT CODE

Northeast Students who choose to take advantage of the privileges afforded them by participation in the Northeast Student

Activity program (the “Student Activity Program”) shall, at all times, conform to the highest standards of conduct. Student

Activity Program participants shall commit themselves to meet the standards of this code and of the District’s guide for

Responsible Student Behavior at all times and in all places (365 days a year).

I. STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY

It is a privilege and an honor to participate in the full range of student activities at Northeast Community Schools. These

activities and participation in them adds a great deal to each student’s education by promoting good citizenship and moral

character, developing the discipline and skills necessary to personal success and well being, and promoting the image and

identity of the school and community. Students who chose to participate in the Student Activity Program will conduct

themselves appropriately at all times both on school grounds and away from the school. The responsibility of good conduct is

an extension of the responsibility to represent the school and community in appropriate manner.

II. STUDENT AGREEMENT

Before participation in any activity is permitted, all students who wish to participate in the Student Activity Program shall

receive a copy of these rules and regulations and shall indicate their concurrence with them and their agreement to abide by

them by signing a document indicating such an agreement. A parent or guardian will also be required to sign indicating their

review and understanding of the Northeast Community School District Good Conduct Code.

III. APPLICABLE ACTIVITY PROGRAMS

The Student Activity Program includes all school sponsored extra-curricular activities, including but not limited to:

1) all athletics;

2) all music, speech, drama, and cheerleading activities;

3) student council and other elective offices;

4) activities such as Future Teachers of America, Future Farmers of America, Future Business Leaders of

America, etc.

IV. DUE PROCESS

Students disciplined under the Good Conduct Code shall receive appropriate due process based upon the nature of the

misconduct. Records of such violations shall be created and maintained by school principal(s).

V. DEFINITIONS

1. Competition/performance means a specific event that is a component of an extracurricular program whether it be

a contest, a social activity (such as a dance sponsored by a club or elected group), a performance, etc. This shall

not mean membership in the specific extracurricular activity.

2. Extracurricular activities shall be an all inclusive term, including athletics, cheerleading, etc. as well as all

activities and events considered to be part of the Student Activity Program, including those related to student

government activities, elected school representation (Royalty) and honors.

3. Offense occurs when a student is determined by a school official, coach, or activity sponsor, to be in violation of

this Good Conduct Code. Such violations shall be counted cumulatively from year to year regardless of the

specific portion of the Good Conduct Code that is violated. Any offense(s) occurring under the previous Good

Conduct Code or Policy shall count cumulatively toward any offense(s) under this Good Conduct Code.

4. School days shall mean generally adopted “business days” (i.e. Monday through Friday).


5. Service as an officer means participating in an extracurricular program an elected official of that program.

6. Guide for Responsible Student Behavior is a body of school rules and regulations independent from this Good

Conduct Code. Any student behavior which violates both the Guide for Responsible Student Behavior and this

Good Conduct Code may incur penalties under both sets of rules and regulations.

7. Year, as it is used in this policy means 12 months from the date of a violation.

VI. APPLICATION OF THE GOOD CONDUCT CODE

Appropriate student behavior is required by and impacts on all extracurricular activities in which a student participates. If a

student is participating in multiple extracurricular activities at the time the student loses privileges under this policy, the loss of

privileges shall apply to all of the multiple activities.

If at the time of the violation the student is not currently participating in any activity, then the loss of privileges shall apply to

the first extracurricular activity or activities in which the individual participates.

A disciplinary action may carry over from one activity to another activity and may carry over from one school year to the next.

VII. CONDUCT VIOLATIONS

Student participants shall:

1. Abide by Northeast’s Good Conduct Code at all times and in all places.

2. Abide by any additional, specific rules and regulations, which the coach/sponsor of the activity has established.

Such rules will be approved by the Activities Director before distribution to students and students will be required

to sign a copy of a document as acknowledgment of their agreement to abide by them.

General Standard

Good Conduct consists of behavior which reflects the generally accepted social and moral requirements of the community; is

legal and at all times reflects sensitivity to other persons, regardless of nationality, gender, religion, race or disability; and a

respect for their rights, property and dignity.

A student must begin involvement in an extracurricular activity from the date on which that activity begins (at least before the

first competition/ performance) and will not be allowed to join an extracurricular activity in progress unless coach/sponsor

provides written permission and the student has no outstanding Good Conduct Code violations (i.e.: has completed all Good

Conduct Code periods of ineligibility).

If a student joins an activity with an outstanding Good Conduct Code violation, the student may not quit such activity until the

end of that activity’s athletic season (or comparable period) or the school year if the student wishes to get credit for satisfying

the previous good conduct penalty provision.

VIII. VIOLATIONS

Violations of the General Standard may be varied. Such violations include but are not limited to the prohibited conduct listed.

Students shall not:

1) Sell or distribute illegal drugs, alcoholic beverages, controlled substances, or imitation substances.

2) Possess, use or be under the influence of illegal drugs, alcoholic beverages, controlled substances, tobacco,

imitation substances, or drug paraphernalia.

3) Use or threaten to use any instrument that is generally considered a weapon or an imitation weapon or an

explosive.


4) Participate in any conduct, which, in Iowa, is illegal, whether or not an arrest or conviction occurs. Simple

misdemeanor traffic violations shall not be included as a violation.

5) Repeated or serious acts of insubordinate or belligerent manner toward another person by speech and/or conduct to

attempt to threaten, intimidate, or injure another person.

6) Participate in serious or repeated acts of harassment, including but not limited to: unwelcome sexual advances,

requests for sexual favors, hazing and other, verbal or physical conduct of harassing or sexual nature.

7) Repeatedly violate school rules or commit a serious violation of a school rule.

8) Indulge in serious or repeated un-sportsmanlike conduct profanity or verbal abuse toward persons representing

other schools including; players, coaches, patrons, game officials, and /or behave in the same way toward players,

patrons, students or representation of the Northeast Community School District.

9.) Inappropriate use of social media toward persons from Northeast or other schools including but not limited to;

students, staff, coaches, patrons and game officials.

IX. DETERMINATION OF VIOLATION

When it comes to the attention of school officials that a student is suspected of violating the Northeast Good Conduct Policy or

the rules of a specific extracurricular activity, the Principal will determine whether the allegation is true.

Prior to making the determination there has been a violation the Principal shall (I) be informed of the allegations and (II)

perform an appropriate investigation; and the student shall (I) be notified, orally or in writing, of the allegations against the

student and (II) be given an opportunity to respond to allegations.

Northeast Community School District may determine that there has been a violation of its Good Conduct Code whether or not

criminal charges have been filed, whether a student’s trial is pending, or whether or not the student is found guilty by a court of

law as long as there is reasonable evidence to support the finding of a Good Conduct Code violation.

Once the determination is made that a student has violated the Northeast Good Conduct Code, the Principal shall make a

determination of the appropriate penalty.

The student and his/her parent(s) shall be informed in writing of the decision (the nature of the violation and the penalty) by

mailing the same to the student’s residence (or other address if the parents have a different address on file for mailing purposes

with the school) within two school days of the determination.

The process to appeal such decision if outlined in article XII.

X. PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION(S)

The consequences listed below are addressed to the specific Good Conduct Code violations listed in this policy. Violations not

specifically listed will result in similar consequences. Where applicable, the following will be applied in addition to the

specific penalties outlined in the Northeast Guide for Responsible Student Behavior. The Activity Coach/sponsor may impose

additional penalties pursuant to their supplementary activity-specific rules.

When student behavior results in violations the following penalties shall be applied:

1) For the first offense the student will be declared ineligible for any competition/performance, or service as an

officer for a period of 2 - 4 calendar weeks.

2) For the second offense the student will be declared ineligible for any competition/performance, or service as an

officer for a period of 3 - 10 calendar weeks.

3) For third and subsequent offenses the penalty shall not be less than the maximum possible for a second offense or

the last prior offense by this student (unless extenuating circumstances clearly justify an exception) and may be up

to a permanent bar from participation.


The calendar week will begin with the next scheduled contest/competition in which the student participates.

Penalty Reduction: Any student who comes forward and admits a violation, on or before the morning of the next school day

after it occurs, and is completely truthful about involvement in the violation, may have the penalty, which would have been

imposed and reduced. Any decision concerning penalty reduction shall be made by the Activities Director and the Principal.

No student may join an activity for the purpose of serving a suspension after that particular activity has begun.

Note: The specific determination of how many weeks of suspension within each penalty range shall be made by taking into

account factors surrounding the violations, including but on limited to: severity of violation, intent, student cooperation, injury

to student or others, the potential for harm to student or others, student attitude, other matters deemed to be important factors in

the specific case at the reasonable discretion of the Activities Director, coach/sponsor, or principal

XI. SUSPENSION/EXPULSION UNDER THE

GUIDE FOR RESPONSIBLE STUDENT BEHAVIOR

In the event a student receives a disciplinary out of school suspension or expulsion because of a violation of the Guide for

Responsible Student Behavior, that student will not be allowed to participate for the comparable period of time in any facet of

any extracurricular activity, including practices, meetings, and competitions/performances; and will be denied all school

transportation to or from such practices, meetings, or competitions/ performances for the duration of the suspension or

expulsion.

In the event a student receives a disciplinary In-school suspension, the coach/sponsor will determine whether attendance at a

practice, meeting and/or competition/performance is permitted, and shall have the authority to determine when the student

should be reinstated.

XII. APPEAL

A student may contest the Principal’s determination of a violation and/or the consequences imposed or a penalty for a Good

Conduct Code violation imposed. In addition, the student may appeal any violation found and/or discipline imposed by a

coach/sponsor pursuant to an activity’s supplementary rules.

Appeal of an activity’s supplementary rules must be submitted in writing to the Superintendent within five-(5) school days7 of

the declaration or penalty. The Superintendent will meet with the student as soon as possible and provide the student with an

explanation of the charges. The student will be given an opportunity to rebut the charges and present evidence on the student’s

own behalf. The meeting will be informal; however, the Superintendent’s decision shall be in writing and shall summarize the

evidence upon which the Superintendent relied in making a decision. The Superintendent’s decision shall be made within five

(5) school days of the meeting with the student.

The decision of the Superintendent may be appealed to the Board of Education. This appeal shall be in writing and filed with

the Board Secretary within five (5) school days of receipt of the decision from the Superintendent. A Board hearing shall be

held as soon as reasonably practical. During the appeal, the student shall remain ineligible pending a decision by the Board,

unless otherwise directed by the Superintendent or the Board. The Board’s decision shall be final.



STUDENT ACTIVITY PROGRAM

I, have received from the Northeast Middle School/High School a copy of the Student Handbook for

2016-17. I have read and understand the Good Conduct Code and the requirements for academic eligibility.

I agree to abide by the Good Conduct Code as a requirement for my participation in extracurricular activities at Northeast

Middle School/ High School.

Student Date: __________________________________

Parent or Guardian Date: __________________________________


Coaches Handbook Page 41 8/30/2016




Northeast

Athletic Department

FORMS


Coaches Links!

Application For Coaching Authorization or Renewal of Authorization

Frequently Asked Coaching Authorization Questions

Concussion/Medical Release/Physical Forms

Sports Classification/Calendar/State Info.

Academic Award Information

Facility Scheduler

Online Activity Registration

River Valley Conference

Weblink Website

http://www.boee.iowa.gov/

http://www.state.ia.us/boee/doc/faqs_cch.html

http://www.iahsaa.org/information/forms/

http://www.iahsaa.org/information/general/

http://ighsau.org/administrators-2/

http://www.northeastcommsd.portal.rschooltoday.com/

https://northeastcommunity-ar.rschooltoday.com/

http://www.rivervalleyconference.org/g5-bin/client.cgi?G5genie=628&school_id=8

http://weblink.northeast.k12.ia.us/WebLinkSQL/Login.aspx

http://weblink.northeast.k12.ia.us/WebLinkSQL/Login.aspx


NAME __________________________________________

DAY DATE IN OUT

HOURS

WORKED

APPROVED

ADDITIONAL

TIME & REASON

LEAVE

CODE

Sun

Mon.

Tue.

Wed.

Thu.

Fri.

Sat.

Sun.

Mon.

Tue.

Wed.

Thu.

Fri.

Sat.

Sun.

Mon.

Tue.

Wed.

Thu.

Fri.

Sat.

Employee Signature _____________________________________________________

Supervisor/Administrator Signature ________________________________________


TIME SHEET

POSITION__________________________________________

Volunteer Coach Agreement


Job Description for Volunteer Coaches:

Qualifications:

1. Possess a valid Coaching Endorsement.

2. Demonstrates an interest and aptitude for any assigned tasks.

Responsible to:

Head Coach and/or supervising Assistant Coach.

Responsibilities:

1. To follow all policies and regulations as established by the Head Coach, Athletic

Department, Building Principal, Superintendent of Schools, and Board of Education.

2. To adhere to the National Federation Coaches Association Code of Ethics.

I request assignment to serve as a volunteer coach as described below:

School Year: ___________________________

Supervising Coach: ______________________

Team: ________________________________

I agree to fulfill the responsibilities listed above. A copy of my Coaching Endorsement is

attached.

__________________________________________

(Signature of Volunteer Coach) (Date)

I propose that the request described above be approved. I recognize that a contracted

assistant coach or myself must at all times supervise a volunteer coach.

__________________________________________

(Signature of Head Coach) (Date)

ADMINISTRATION APPROVAL:

_________________________ _____________________ _______________________

Athletic Director Principal Superintendent

Student Injury/Accident Report Form


It is the coach’s responsibility to fill out a form after each incident at practice or contest.

Accident Report

Parents Phone #

Name of student:

Address:

Date of incident:

Location of incident:

Please write a brief description of what occurred:

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Please list any eyewitnesses to the incident:

Please indicate what procedure (s) were taken to resolve the incident:

Signature __________________________


EMPLOYEE WORK INJURY REPORT

Employee Name: ___________________________________________________________ Employee Address: _________________________________________________________ Phone number where you can be reached: _______________________________________ Job Title: ________________________ Time Work Day Begins/Ends: _______________ Date of Injury: ____________________ Time of Accident: ________________________ Where did this injury occur? ___________________________________________________ What were you doing when injured? _____________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Describe the injury or illness in detail and indicate the part of the body affected: ____________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Was this injury witnessed, if so, by whom? ________________________________________ Did you lose time from work? No ________ Yes _________ How long? ____________ Did you see the School Nurse? No ________ Yes __________ Did you see a Physician? No ________ Yes __________

If yes, name of facility and doctor ___________________________________________ ____________________________________ ________________ Employee Signature Date


WEB LINK REQUISITION INSTRUCTIONS

Log On:

http://weblink.northeast.k12.ia.us/WebLinkSQL/

User ID – first 4 letters of employee’s last name and first 3 letters of first name

Password – last 4 digits of employee’s social security number

Enter Requisition: Hover over Data Entry in the menu bar and click on “Requisition Entry”

Fill in Requisition information as follows:

Requisition Num – Leave blank

Vendor ID – Type in, if you know, the Vendor ID OR

Search – Click on the by the Vendor ID empty box to search for a Vendor

Vendor Tips:

•If you are planning to use the school credit card, enter PCARD as the Vendor ID.

•If you can’t find the vendor and think it is a new one, please email or call Tina to have the vendor added.

Requisition Amt – Type in the grand total of your purchase (do not use a $ sign).

Leave Blank (When you enter Detail lines below it will add the total for you.)

Requisition Date – Tab through for default of current date OR 7-1-2015 for new fiscal year purchase

Expected Date – Tab through or put a future date in if needed by a certain date.

Requisition Desc – Enter information such as “Send PO to employee,” “CO Fax PO,” “Send Check to Employee,” “Will

Double click on the vendor name or single click and click on the green to select that particular vendor.

OR

Type in part of name and

click on the Filter icon by the box and select

“contains”

OR Type in the first letter and

click on the Filter icon and

select “starts with”

OR

Click on the page numbers at

the bottom of the screen to scroll through and look for

the Vendor without typing

any part of the name above.

http://weblink.northeast.k12.ia.us/WebLinkSQL/


send over paperwork” etc.

Ship To Address ID – Type in ELEM or MSHS

Employee ID – Tab through

View/Edit Comments button – Click on this button if you have additional information.

Click on under the Account Number heading (this will bring up another screen to fill in).

Account Number – Type in the Account Number if known with no dashes in between sets of numbers.

Search - Click on the by the Account Number box to search for the correct account number. Double

click on the correct account number.

Detail Description – Enter a description of the item.

Catalogue – Can be left blank

Cost Center – Tab through – leave blank

Quantity – Enter how many of the item to order – Tab

Unit Price – Enter price for that item with no $ sign

Unit Description – Tab through – leave blank

Detail Amount – Should calculate automatically

Split Percent – Tab through – leave blank

Click on the Save icon

Detail Line Tips:

•You may add more detail lines by clicking on again if you have more items to order from the same company.

•You may use different account numbers for each line if needed.

Your screen should look something like this:

**Click on the Submit button**

OR


“Requisition was Successfully Saved and Submitted” (If you don’t see this message DO NOT EXIT OUT, your requisition

has not saved.)

(Please send supporting paperwork, quotes, receipts, etc. to your building secretary with Requisition # written on it)

Please give a copy to the building principal and original to the Business Manager.


Northeast Athletic Department PROFESSIONAL LEAVE REQUEST

COACH: _______________________________ SPORT: __________________________

DATES: _______________________________ LOCATION: __________________________

_________________________________

(Coach’s signature) (date)

Criteria for Professional Leaves:

1. Any absence from teaching duties must be cleared with building administrators and subject to

substitute teacher availability.

2. Meal allowances will be the same as other district travel activities. A detailed receipt MUST

accompany all meal allowances or it will have to be paid from personal funds.

3. Clinics and conferences

Coaches will be allowed to attend coaching clinics and/or conferences, at the discretion of the Athletic

Director and Building Principal, for sports in which they are currently under contract.

a. A detailed description of the conference or clinic, as well as approximate expenses must

accompany this request.

b. Meal allotments will be reimbursed at the district levels ($25 per day maximum) for multiple day

conferences that require lodging. You must provide a detailed reciept.

c. Meal allotments will NOT be allowed for any leave other than PROFESSIONAL.

4. Proper leave forms and worksheet must be obtained from the Athletic Director and completed before

attendance at any event for which reimbursement is expected.

FORWARD TO THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR FOR INITIAL APPROVAL

____________________________ ______________

Athletic Director’s signature date

____________________________ ______________

Principal’s signature date

____________________________ ______________

Superintendent’s signature date


Clinic Worksheet

Item Limits Cost

• Clinic Fee Attach Clinic Form

Weblink Requisition

Coach(s) Attending:

x $ =

x $ =

x $ =

x $ =

x $ =

x $ =

Total

• Transportation 1 vehicle

350 miles round trip

40¢/mile = $140.00

Miles x .40 =

Total

• Lodging Weblink

Requisition

Rooms x $ =

Total

Grand Total

• Meals Follow District guideline Detailed Receipts

for Professional Leave.

• Costs come out of fundraising account

• No MS Coaches

• If a detailed receipt is not provided it will have to come from personal funds.


Fundraising Request Form (Limit of 2 per organization per year)

Organization: _________________________________________________________________________

Purpose of the Fundraiser: (Ex. Equipment, Uniforms, Camps, Event Accommodations, etc.)

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Product you are selling (include product company) or service you are providing:

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

When will this Fundraiser occur? (Anticipated Dates and Times)

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Anticipated Receipts: Gross _________________ Net _________________

Sponsor’s Signature: ______________________________________ Date: ___________________

Activities Director Signature: _______________________________ Date: ___________________

Principal’s Signature: _____________________________________ Date: ___________________

Superintendent’s Signature: ________________________________ Date: ___________________


Northeast

Athletic Booster Club

Request Form

DATE:

COACH:

PROGRAM:

REQUEST (items and amount):

RATIONALE OF NEED:

Athletic Director Approval: Booster Club Approval:

_________________________ (date) _________________________ (date)

THE BOOSTER CLUB WILL ACT ON REQUESTS Four (4) TIMES A YEAR.

SEPTEMBER, NOVEMBER, FEBRUARY, AND MAY WILL BE THE MONTHS IN WHICH

THE BOOSTER CLUB WILL ACT ON REQUESTS FROM THE COACHING STAFF. THIS

HELPS WITH BUDGETING AND PLANNING ON THE BOOSTER CLUB’S PART; THIS ALSO

REQUIRES MORE PLANNING FROM THE COACHING STAFF AS WELL.


Transportation Roster/Parent Sign-Out

Athlete Name Parent/Guardian Signature


2015-16 Letters and Awards

4th year Varsity Track Letter Awards

Example Student

3rd year Varsity Track Letter Awards

Example Student

2nd year Varsity Track Letter Awards

Example Student

1st year Varsity Track Letter Awards

Example Student

Participation Awards

Example Student

Team Captains Example Student

Rookie of the Year

Example Student

Most Improved Performer Award

Example Student

Most Valuable Runner

Example Student

Most Valuable Field Event Athlete

Example Student

Coaches Award

Example Student

River Valley All – Academic Team

Example Student-3.818


470-0665 (Rev. 7/11)

Iowa Department of Human Services

REPORT OF SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE

This form may be used as the written report which the law requires all mandated reporters to file with the Department of Human Services following an oral report of suspected child abuse. If your agency has a report form or letter format which includes all of the information requested on this form, you may use the agency format in place of this form.

Fill in as much information under each category as is known. Submit the completed form within 48 hours of making the oral report to the Centralized Intake Unit, PO Box 4826, Des Moines, Iowa 50305.

FAMILY INFORMATION

Name of child

Age

Date of birth

Address

City

State

Phone

School

Grade level

Name of parent or guardian

Phone (if different from child’s)

Address (if different from child’s)

OTHER CHILDREN IN THE HOME

NAME BIRTH DATE CONDITION

INFORMATION ABOUT SUSPECTED ABUSE

In this section, indicate the date of suspected abuse; the nature, extent and cause of the suspected abuse; the persons thought to be responsible for the suspected abuse; evidence of previous abuse; and other pertinent information needed to conduct the assessment. Use the back of this form if necessary to complete the information requested above and to identify individuals who have been informed of the child abuse report, such as building administrator, supervisor, etc.

REPORTER INFORMATION

Name and title or position

Office address

Phone

Relationship to child

Names of other mandatory reporters who have knowledge of the abuse

Signature of reporter Date


470-2441 (Rev. 2/02)

Iowa Department of Human Services

SUSPECTED DEPENDENT ADULT ABUSE REPORT

This form may be used as the written report that mandatory reporters file with the Department of Human Services

following an oral report of suspected dependent adult abuse. See page 2 for instructions.

There are three criteria for a dependent adult abuse referral:

(1) A dependent adult. (2) Abuse as defined in Iowa Code 235B. (3) A caretaker, if applicable.

REPORT INFORMATIONName of Dependent Phone

( )

Birth Date

Street City State Zip Code

1. Person is a dependent adult because:

2. Type of abuse noted: Denial of care by dependent adult him/herself

Physical injury Financial exploitation Denial of care by caretaker

Sexual offense Unreasonable punishment Unreasonable confinement

Information about suspected abuse: (Incidents, previous abuse, person responsible for abuse, name and address of

guardian, etc.)

3. Caretaker: (Omit if deprivation is by the dependent adult.)

Name Phone

( )

Street City State Zip Code

Person is a caretaker because:

REPORTER INFORMATIONName Position Relationship to Adult

Office Address Phone

( )

Names of other mandatory reporters who have knowledge of the abuse

Signature of Reporter Date


What Makes A Nightmare Sports Parent --

And What Makes A Great One

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 8:20 pm

Written by: Steve Henson

Hundreds of college athletes were asked to think back: "What is your worst memory from playing youth and high

school sports?"

Their overwhelming response: "The ride home from games with my parents."

The informal survey lasted three decades, initiated by two former longtime coaches who over time became staunch

advocates for the player, for the adolescent, for the child. Bruce E. Brown and Rob Miller of Proactive Coaching

LLC are devoted to helping adults avoid becoming a nightmare sports parent, speaking at colleges, high schools

and youth leagues to more than a million athletes, coaches and parents in the last 12 years. Those same college

athletes were asked what their parents said that made them feel great, that amplified their joy during and after a

ballgame.

Their overwhelming response: "I love to watch you play."

There it is, from the mouths of babes who grew up to become college and professional athletes. Whether your child

is just beginning T-ball or is a travel-team soccer all-star or survived the cuts for the high school varsity, parents take

heed.

The vast majority of dads and moms that make rides home from games miserable for their children do so

inadvertently. They aren't stereotypical horrendous sports parents, the ones who scream at referees, loudly second-

guess coaches or berate their children. They are well-intentioned folks who can't help but initiate conversation about

the contest before the sweat has dried on their child's uniform. In the moments after a game, win or lose, kids desire

distance. They make a rapid transition from athlete back to child. And they’d prefer if parents transitioned from

spectator – or in many instances from coach – back to mom and dad. ASAP.

Brown, a high school and youth coach near Seattle for more than 30 years, says his research shows young athletes

especially enjoy having their grandparents watch them perform.

"Overall, grandparents are more content than parents to simply enjoy watching the child participate," he says. "Kids

recognize that."

A grandparent is more likely to offer a smile and a hug, say "I love watching you play," and leave it at that.

Meanwhile a parent might blurt out …

“Why did you swing at that high pitch when we talked about laying off it?"

"Stay focused even when you are on the bench.”

"You didn’t hustle back to your position on defense.”

"You would have won if the ref would have called that obvious foul.”

"Your coach didn't have the best team on the field when it mattered most.”

http://www.thepostgame.com/author/steve-henson

http://www.proactivecoaching.info/

http://www.proactivecoaching.info/


And on and on.

Sure, an element of truth might be evident in the remarks. But the young athlete doesn’t want to hear it immediately

after the game. Not from a parent. Comments that undermine teammates, the coach or even officials run counter to

everything the young player is taught. And instructional feedback was likely already mentioned by the coach.

"Let your child bring the game to you if they want to,” Brown says.

Brown and Miller, a longtime coach and college administrator, don't consider themselves experts, but instead use

their platform to convey to parents what three generations of young athletes have told them.

"Everything we teach came from me asking players questions," Brown says. "When you have a trusting relationship

with kids, you get honest answers. When you listen to young people speak from their heart, they offer a perspective

that really resonates.”

So what’s the takeaway for parents?

"Sports is one of few places in a child's life where a parent can say, 'This is your thing,’ ” Miller says. "Athletics is

one of the best ways for young people to take risks and deal with failure because the consequences aren’t fatal, they

aren’t permanent. We’re talking about a game. So they usually don’t want or need a parent to rescue them when

something goes wrong.

"Once you as a parent are assured the team is a safe environment, release your child to the coach and to the game.

That way all successes are theirs, all failures are theirs."

And discussion on the ride home can be about a song on the radio or where to stop for a bite to eat. By the time you

pull into the driveway, the relationship ought to have transformed from keenly interested spectator and athlete back

to parent and child:

"We loved watching you play. … Now, how about that homework?"

FIVE SIGNS OF A NIGHTMARE SPORTS PARENT

Nearly 75 percent of kids who play organized sports quit by age 13. Some find that their skill level hits a plateau and

the game is no longer fun. Others simply discover other interests. But too many promising young athletes turn away

from sports because their parents become insufferable.

Even professional athletes can behave inappropriately when it comes to their children. David Beckham was recently

ejected from a youth soccer field for questioning an official. New Orleans radio host Bobby Hebert, a former NFL

quarterback, publicly dressed down LSU football coach Les Miles after Alabama defeated LSU in the BCS title

game last month. Hebert was hardly unbiased: His son had recently lost his starting position at LSU.

Mom or dad, so loving and rational at home, can transform into an ogre at a game. A lot of kids internally reach the

conclusion that if they quit the sport, maybe they'll get their dad or mom back.

As a sports parent, this is what you don't want to become. This is what you want to avoid:

• Overemphasizing sports at the expense of sportsmanship: The best athletes keep their emotions in check and

perform at an even keel, win or lose. Parents demonstrative in showing displeasure during a contest are sending the

wrong message. Encouragement is crucial -- especially when things aren’t going well on the field.


• Having different goals than your child: Brown and Miller suggest jotting down a list of what you want for your

child during their sport season. Your son or daughter can do the same. Vastly different lists are a red flag. Kids

generally want to have fun, enjoy time with their friends, improve their skills and win. Parents who write down

“getting a scholarship” or “making the All-Star team” probably need to adjust their goals. “Athletes say their parents

believe their role on the team is larger than what the athlete knows it to be,” Miller says.

• Treating your child differently after a loss than a win: Almost all parents love their children the same

regardless of the outcome of a game. Yet often their behavior conveys something else. "Many young athletes

indicate that conversations with their parents after a game somehow make them feel as if their value as a person was

tied to playing time or winning,” Brown says.

• Undermining the coach: Young athletes need a single instructional voice during games. That voice has to be the

coach. Kids who listen to their parents yelling instruction from the stands or even glancing at their parents for

approval from the field are distracted and can't perform at a peak level. Second-guessing the coach on the ride home

is just as insidious.

• Living your own athletic dream through your child: A sure sign is the parent taking credit when the child has

done well. “We worked on that shot for weeks in the driveway,” or “You did it just like I showed you” Another

symptom is when the outcome of a game means more to a parent than to the child. If you as a parent are still

depressed by a loss when the child is already off playing with friends, remind yourself that it’s not your career and

you have zero control over the outcome.

FIVE SIGNS OF AN IDEAL SPORTS PARENT

Let’s hear it for the parents who do it right. In many respects, Brown and Miller say, it’s easier to be an ideal sports

parent than a nightmare. “It takes less effort,” Miller says. “Sit back and enjoy.” Here’s what to do:

• Cheer everybody on the team, not just your child: Parents should attend as many games as possible and be

supportive, yet allow young athletes to find their own solutions. Don’t feel the need to come to their rescue at every

crisis. Continue to make positive comments even when the team is struggling.

• Model appropriate behavior: Contrary to the old saying, children do as you do, not as you say. When a parent

projects poise, control and confidence, the young athlete is likely to do the same. And when a parent doesn’t dwell

on a tough loss, the young athlete will be enormously appreciative.

• Know what is suitable to discuss with the coach: The mental and physical treatment of your child is absolutely

appropriate. So is seeking advice on ways to help your child improve. And if you are concerned about your child’s

behavior in the team setting, bring that up with the coach. Taboo topics: Playing time, team strategy, and discussing

team members other than your child.

• Know your role: Everyone at a game is either a player, a coach, an official or a spectator. “It’s wise to choose

only one of those roles at a time,” Brown says. “Some adults have the false impression that by being in a crowd,

they become anonymous. People behaving poorly cannot hide.” Here’s a clue: If your child seems embarrassed by

you, clean up your act.

• Be a good listener and a great encourager: When your child is ready to talk about a game or has a question

about the sport, be all ears. Then provide answers while being mindful of avoiding becoming a nightmare sports

parent. Above all, be positive. Be your child's biggest fan. "Good athletes learn better when they seek their own

answers," Brown says.

And, of course, don’t be sparing with those magic words: "I love watching you play."


Code No. 905.1R2

FEES FOR USE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT FACILITIES Rates for Rental of Facilities: Elementary Gymnasium (first two hours) $125.00 Elementary Cafeteria and Kitchen (first two hours) $125.00 Elementary School Gymnasium, Cafeteria and Kitchen (first two hours) $200.00 Middle School Gymnasium (first two hours) $250.00 High School Gymnasium (first two hours) $350.00 Middle & High School Gymnasium (first two hours) $500.00 Middle/High School Cafeteria and Kitchen (first two hours) $150.00 Middle School Gymnasium, Cafeteria and Kitchen (first two hours) $350.00 ICN Classroom $15/hr. Use by Northeast AAU Teams for Team Tournaments (per weekend) $150.00 (Exception – Athletic Booster Tournaments) Fine Arts Center $350.00 (Technical Sound/Light Assistant Needed) $15/hr. Athletic Fields – PER EVENT $300.00 Add to Above: For each additional hour or fraction there of $50.00 For providing chairs and/or tables for meetings $50.00

Custodian/Supervisory Personnel $35/hr. There will be no custodial charge for the football stadium, baseball or softball diamonds except as is necessary to provide grounds services to mark, set up, and pick up after the eligible organization uses the facilities. In that case, the actual cost for the grounds, services, etc. will be charged to the sponsoring organization. If the football stadium or baseball/softball diamonds are used at a time when the lights are needed, a rate of $35.00 per hour, per field, will be charged. Further grounds costs may be assessed in accordance with paragraph above. In addition to paying the above fees, each renter must make arrangements with the school district to have adequate janitorial and supervisory services. Buildings will not be available unless a contract is signed by the renter, certificate of insurance provided to the school district well in advance of scheduled usage. Additional fees may apply to any rental facilities contract.

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