P1245 INITIATIONS

BOARD POLICY:

The building principal must approve and monitor initiation ceremonies or induction activities held by clubs and organizations within the school. Such activities must be carried on in such a way as to preserve the dignity of the individuals involved. Hazing or any activity which might be dangerous or embarrassing to an individual is prohibited.

Administrative Implemental Procedures:

1.      A club or organization sponsor will check proposed initiation activities with the building principal in advance.

2.      The building principal is authorized to prohibit activities which might have the effect of discouraging pupils from participating in school activities.

3.      Any initiation activities which are disruptive to the school program are to be prohibited by the building principal.

Administrative Responsibility: Assistant Superintendents: High Schools, Middle Schools, and Elementary Schools

Latest Revision Date: March 2008

Previous Revision Date: July 1994  P1245