FILE:  KGA

PUBLIC CONDUCT ON SCHOOL PROPERTY

The Sabine Parish School Board shall require any person attending any school event or school-related function on or off campus to conduct themselves with politeness, decorum, and proper sportsmanship.  Any person entering any school campus or School Board property shall be required to conduct himself/herself in accordance with acceptable standards of conduct and show respect for the law and rights of others.  Any person who disrupts the orderly educational process while on a school campus or School Board property may be restricted or banned from such property by the School Board.  In addition, any person, including an adult, who behaves in an unsportsmanlike manner during an athletic or co-curricular event, may be ejected from the event the person is attending and/or be denied admission to other school events for up to a year.  Should a person’s conduct while on school property become so disruptive that it threatens the safety of any employee or student, school personnel shall be authorized to notify law enforcement personnel for assistance.  The Superintendent shall have the authority to review the circumstances and make the final decision regarding attendance of the individual at any school or school function.  Examples of unacceptable conduct include, but are not limited to:

1. Using vulgar or obscene language or gestures
   
   

2. Possessing or being under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or illegal substance
   
   

3. Possessing a weapon
   
   

4. Fighting or otherwise striking or threatening another person
   
   

5. Failing to obey the instructions of a security officer or school district employee
   
   

6. Interfering in any way with an athletic or co-curricular event
   
   

7. Engaging in any activity which is disruptive or illegal

Students demonstrating any of the above conduct shall be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with School Board policy.  Employees exhibiting any of the above conduct may be subject to suspension or termination.

UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR AT ATHLETIC EVENTS

Penalties for unacceptable behavior and/or fan ejection by an administrator, law enforcement, or athletic official from an athletic event shall include but not be limited to:

• First ejection:  Once a fan is ejected from an athletic event, he/she shall be required to meet with the principal of the school for which the fan is associated before he/she may be allowed entry to another athletic event of the school.
  
  

• Second ejection:  Once a fan is ejected from an athletic event the second time in one (1) school year, he/she shall be required to meet with the principal of the school for which the fan is associated and complete the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) Sportsmanship Course as assigned by the principal.  The fan shall provide a certificate of completion of course to the principal before being permitted re-entry into another athletic event.
  
  

• Third ejection:  Once a fan is ejected the third time in one (1) school-year, he/she shall be banned from all parish athletic events for one (1) calendar year.  The associated principal shall issue the ban.

Extreme fan behavior on the first or second ejection may result in an automatic ban for one (1) calendar year.  Principals have discretion in determining whether the ejection was warranted.  If deemed not warranted, the principal shall explain his/her decision to the Parish Athletic Director, and the decision shall be subject to review by the Superintendent.

New policy:  July 11, 2011

Revised:  August 13, 2018

Ref:    La. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§14:63, 14:63.3, 14:63.4, 14:122, 14:122.1, 14:122.2, 14:328, 17:81

Board minutes, 7-11-11, 08-13-18

Sabine Parish School Board