Jerome Joint School District No. 261

COMMUNITY RELATIONS 4330

Conduct and Sportsmanship for Athletic and Co-Curricular Events

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 denied admission to school events for up to a year.

The Board delegates to the Superintendent the authority to deny future admission to any person for up to one year by delivering or mailing a notice informing them of this denial of admission.

Examples of unsportsmanlike conduct include, but most certainly 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; and

6. Engaging in any activity which is illegal or disruptive of the educational process.

Legal Reference:

I.C. § 18-6409 Disturbing the Peace 

I.C. § 18-916 Abuse of School Teachers

I.C. § 331222 Freedom of Abuse

I.C. § 33-205 Denial of School Attendance

I.C. § 33-512 District Trustees-Governance of Schools

Policy History:

Adopted on: 10/24/2006

Revised on: 03/19/2024

Revised on 07/22/2025