Students shall abide by the rules and practices of Everett Public Schools policies at all times, to and from the designated point of origin of the activity. Students shall respect and abide by the authority vested in the district staff.
The following shall be regarded as severe violations of the Conduct Code:
Should a conduct code violation occur for items 1 through 7 below, regardless of when exposed, the violating student(s) will be sent home and will not be eligible to attend any other district conference during that school year. Determination of penalties for violations will be addressed according to the Everett Public Schools Student Responsibilities & Rights handbook.
1. | Alcohol and Drugs: A student shall not possess, use, transmit, be under the influence of, or show evidence of having used any alcoholic beverage or other drugs or substances capable of or intended, purported, or presumed to be capable of altering a student’s mood, perception, behavior or judgment; other than properly used, over-the-counter pain relievers and medications prescribed by a physician for an individual student, which must be on record with the advisor. Nor shall the student possess, use, sell or transmit paraphernalia associated with drugs, alcohol, or chemical substances in any form, at any time, or under any circumstances, on public or private properties; |
2. | Curfew: Committing serious violations of curfew regulations outlined in item 9 below; |
3. | Willful Companionship: Being in the willful companionship of someone who violates any portion of the conduct code, or failing to report any direct knowledge (other than hearsay) of the conduct code violations; |
4. | Personal Conduct: Participating in social activities other than those with conference participants; conducting acts and/or possession of weapons capable of causing bodily harm or fear of life; defacing or stealing any public or private property (for which financial responsibility will rest solely with offending individuals or their chapter); other serious violations of personal conduct regulations outlined in item 11 below; |
5. | Serious violations of the student conduct code of the school district or school that the student represents; |
6. | Private Transportation: Driving or riding in a private automobile during the conference, unless accompanied by an authorized advisor. [Students are to be housed at the conference site and are not allowed to drive or ride in an unauthorized private automobile. |
7. | Abusive Behavior and Lewd Conduct: A student shall not engage in any lewd, indecent, sexual, or obscene act or expression. A student shall not engage in verbal, physical or sexual harassment, hazing, or name-calling. The use of slurs against any person on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, or disability is prohibited. |
The following shall be other violations of the Conduct Code:
Should a conduct code violation occur for items 8 through 12 below, regardless of when exposed, the violating student(s) may be sent home and may not be eligible to attend any other state, regional or national conference during that school year. Determination of penalties for violations will be at the discretion of the superintendent.
8. | Conference Conduct: Failing to wear the supplied conference ID badge at all times from arrival at the conference until departure at the end of the conference; leaving sessions prior to their conclusion (except in the case of emergency); failing to attend all general sessions and assigned activities (including workshops, competitive events, committee meetings, etc.) for which a student is registered (unless engaged in a specific assignment taking place at the same time); |
9. | Curfew: Failing to be in your assigned hotel room from the curfew time designated by the superintendent until 6 a.m.; causing any noise or other disturbance audible by anyone in the hallway after the designated curfew time; making room-to-room telephone calls after the designated curfew time; ordering or having delivered any food after the designated curfew time; causing any other unnecessary disturbance or participating in any other inappropriate activity after the designated curfew time; |
10. | Dress: Failing to abide by the dress regulations established for the conference, as outlined in the Dress Code; |
11. | Personal Conduct: Failing to keep district adult attendees informed of activities and whereabouts at all times; using tobacco products outside of local school district policies and state law; having a member of the opposite sex in a room if no adult chaperone is present and the room door is not visibly open (e.g., a garbage may be used to adequately prop open a door); having an adult of the opposite sex in a room without a third person present and the door visibly open; and | |
12. | Hotel Conduct: Failing to meet the professional standards of housing facilities; accruing incidental room charges (i.e., phone calls, room service, pay-per-view movies, etc.) without settling the account prior to check-out; throwing objects out the window or into the hallway; moving hotel furniture from rooms (e.g., onto the balcony); failing to follow hotel rules and regulations. | |
Males: | Slacks, cords, knee length walking shorts, and sport shirts. NO denim/jeans (blue or colored) garments, overalls, shorts (except walking shorts), sweat pants, sweat suits, leggings, lycra or spandex stretch pants/shorts or head wear. Undergarments may not show outside of over-garments. |
Females: | |
Slacks, cords, skirts (no shorter than 3” above the knee), blouses, sports shirts, and knee-length walking shorts. NO denim/jeans (blue or colored) garments, head wear, overalls, shorts (except walking shorts), sweat pants, sweat suits, Lycra or spandex stretch pants/shorts/spandex tops, spaghetti strapped/ halter-top garments. Undergarments may not show outside of over garments. Bare midriffs/backs and off-the-shoulder garments are not allowed. No camisoles or strappy tank tops unless under a blazer or jacket. |
Males: | |
Dress slacks, dress shirt, dress shoes and socks (no tennis shoes or flip flop sandals), sweater and/or sport coat. (Tie is recommended.) A dress suit or blazer is also appropriate. Shirts are to be tucked in and pants belted. | |
Females: | |
Dress (professional business), dress slacks, skirt (no shorter than 3” above the knee), blazer, button-up blouse or collared shirt, coordinated shirt/blouse, city shorts, dress shoes (professional business - NO tennis shoes or flip flop sandals). A dress suit or a blazer is also appropriate. Nylons are required with all professional dress. Bare midriffs/backs and off-the-shoulder garments are not allowed. No camisoles or strappy tank tops unless under a blazer or jacket. |
Name of Student | Date | _______ |
Home Address | Phone | _______ |
Date of Birth | _______ | |
Name of High School | Phone | _______ |
Advisor(s) in Charge | _______ |
PERMISSION AND RELEASE | ||
This is to certify that I am the parent/legally-authorized guardian of the above-named Student (“Student”). I hereby give my permission for the Student to attend the 2012 WASA/WSSDA Legislative Conference on January 29-30, 2012 in Olympia, WA. | ||
I hereby give the superintendent or his/her designee, permission to authorize medical treatment for Student, as they deem reasonable or necessary, without additional permission from me. I agree to assume responsibility for all costs accrued by the Everett Public Schools in order to obtain medical care for Student. | ||
If the superintendent or his/her designee questions Student’s use of alcohol and/or drugs at an activity, they have my permission to mandate that the Student take a breathalyzer test to determine their blood alcohol level. In addition, they have my permission to search the Student’s room for alcohol and drugs. | ||
I consent to the use of Student’s name and/or photographs in advertisements, web pages, and other publications approved by the Everett Public Schools superintendent or his/her designee. | ||
Student and I have read and agree to abide by the supplied Conduct Code. Should a conduct code violation occur, law enforcement personnel and/or security may be called to assist, and a conduct code committee may be called to determine the appropriate consequences. Consequences may include: disqualification; being removed from office if in officer status; and/or the sending home of the involved Student(s). Reasonable care shall be exercised to insure a safe, expedient, and financially feasible mode of transportation back to the home community of the Student(s) involved. Should Student be sent home, I agree to be responsible for any costs related to his/her return trip home. | ||
In return for allowing Student to participate in activities, I hereby agree to RELEASE, HOLD HARMLESS and INDEMNIFY Everett Public Schools and its employees, agents, contractors, officers, and affiliates from all claims for any injury or damages resulting from any cause, known or unknown, including negligence, which arises out of Student’s travel to and from or during the- sponsored activities. | ||
I understand that I am also signing this Permission and Release on behalf of Student, a minor child, and I recognize that I may not release any claims Student may have. However, I accept full responsibility for all medical expenses incurred as a result of Student’s participation in, or travel to and from the events. I also agree to HOLD HARMLESS and INDEMNIFY Everett Public Schools and its employees, agents, contractors, officers, and affiliates for any claims brought by or on behalf of Student. | ||
This Permission and Release is also binding as to any other persons, including family members, heirs, and executors, but does not apply to gross negligence or intentional acts. | ||
I have read, understood, and agree to the conditions and responsibilities as outlined in this Permission and Release. I agree that I have signed this Permission and Release of liability voluntarily. | ||
Parent/Guardian Signature | Date | _______ |
Student Signature | Date | _______ |
Superintendent Signature | Date | _______ |
MEDICAL INFORMATION |
Known allergies (drug or natural) | _______ | |
Special medication being taken | _______ | |
Date of last tetanus shot | _______ | |
History of heart condition, diabetes, asthma, epilepsy or rheumatic fever | ||
_______ | ||
_______ | ||
Any physical restrictions | _______ | |
Other conditions | _______ | |
Family doctor | Phone | _______ |
Parent/Guardian Phone: Work | Home | _______ |
INSURANCE INFORMATION |
Company Name | Policy number | _______ |