Common use of First Level Clause in Contracts

First Level. If the student disagrees with the ruling and/or the assigned penalties imposed by the principal/athletic director for an activities code violation, the student may appeal the decision to the Athletic Council (Principal, Athletic Director, and all Head Coaches). The appeal shall be submitted in writing to the athletic director within five days from the first day of ineligibility. The request should include the specific nature of the violation and the related facts. If the appeal is to request a modification of the penalties imposed by the principal/athletic director, the reasons why the modification is requested should be stated (new information must be provided). Upon receipt of the written request the athletic director will call and preside over a meeting to include the Athletic Council, the student and the student’s parent(s) to discuss the appeal. The Athletic Council’s decision will then be provided to the student and parent in writing. In an effort to expedite the appeals process, the athletic director will address this issue within ten working days. If the student disagrees with the Athletic Council’s decision, the student may appeal the activities code violation penalty within 10 working days to the Board of Education in care of the school Superintendent. The appeal shall be submitted in writing and show new evidence. In an effort to expedite the appeals process, a special closed session meeting of the Board will be scheduled on the earliest possible date at which at least four of the Board members (a quorum) are able to be present. The student and the student’s parent(s) or guardian may invite other individuals who are testifying on the student’s behalf or representing the student at the meeting, if desired. The Board will provide the student with their decision after they deliberate. Note that during the appeal process, the student is ineligible until the appeal process is finished.