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BUTLER AREASCHOOL DISTRICT
 No. 123.1SECTION: PROGRAMSTITLE: CODE OF ETHICS ANDCONDUCT (Coaches, AssistantCoaches, and Volunteer Coaches)ADOPTED: November 18, 1996REVISED: January 22, 2008REVIEWED:123.1. CODE OF ETHICS AND CONDUCT(Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Volunteer Coaches)1. PurposePol. 123The interscholastic athletic program is designed to enhance academic achievementand should never interfere with opportunities for academic success. The welfare of the student athlete shall be uppermost at all times.2. Guidelines The following guidelines have been adopted by the Butler Area School District for coaches, assistant coaches, and volunteer coaches:1.
 
A coach must be aware that s/he has a tremendous influence, either good or bad,on the education of the student-athlete. A coach must know and teach the rules of the sport. The value of winning should never be placed above the value of instilling good sportsmanship and character. Positive reinforcement isencouraged.2.
 
A coach should exemplify all that s/he is attempting to develop in those whoaffiliate with his/her team. A coach should serve as the prime example of goodsportsmanship.3.
 
A coach must defend the rights of his/her team at all times; however, a coachmust not interact improperly with officials or other coaches. Disagreement withofficials should be conducted in a professional, calm manner. A coach should notinteract with spectators. Discretion and respect should be used whenreprimanding an athlete in front of his/her peers and spectators.4.
 
A coach shall teach his/her student-athletes that respect for opponents andofficials is expected at all times by exhibiting self-control and self-discipline. Acoach is required to abide by proper sportsmanship standards.5.
 
The use of profanity by a coach will not be tolerated. It will not improve team performance and, at the same time, it will instill inappropriate values with teammembers.
 
123.1. CODE OF ETHICS AND CONDUCT - Pg. 2Page 2 of 3Pol. 222, 227,351, 451, 5516.
 
A coach, in conjunction with the athletic director, shall take an active role in the prevention of drug, alcohol, and tobacco abuse. A coach is not permitted to possess, use, or consume drugs, alcohol, or tobacco products on the field, in thegymnasium, or while the team is involved in overnight travel. Possession of acontrolled substance will be dealt with according to District policy.7.
 
A coach is required to adhere to all policies listed in the Butler Area SchoolDistrict Policy Manual.8.
 
Team pride is encouraged, but not at the expense of another District team. It ishoped that each team will support every other team in the School District.Pol. 103 9.
 
The Butler Area School District is an equal opportunity educational institutionand will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or handicap in its athletics or activities programs.10.
 
The Butler Area School District believes that the Code of Ethics and Conduct isa very important part of the athletic program. A written copy of the Code of Ethics and Conduct will be given to each coach to be signed. The signed copieswill be filed in the Athletic Office. Depending on the severity of the incidentand/or frequency, any of the following actions will be imposed:a. The athletic director and/or the principal(s) will meet with the coach whowill be given an oral reminder of the policy. The meeting will bedocumented in writing. b. The coach will be given a written warning by the athletic director and/or  principal(s).c. The incident will be reviewed by a committee composed of the following:1)
 
Athletic director.2)
 
Principal(s).3)
 
Assistant Superintendent.d. The coach will participate in the meeting and has the right to representationthrough his/her employee association. The committee will recommend tothe Board the appropriate sanction which could include a suspensionwithout pay or dismissal from the employee's coaching assignment.
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