Butte School District

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

4315

Spectator 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, after a District review panel hearing. Examples of unsportsmanlike conduct include, but are not limited to:

using vulgar or obscene language;
possessing or being under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or illegal substance;
possessing a weapon;
fighting or otherwise striking or threatening another person;
failing to obey the instructions of a security officer or school district employee; and
engaging in any activity which is illegal or disruptive.

The Superintendent may deny future admission to any person by delivering or mailing a notice, sent by certified mail with return receipt requested, containing:

A description of the unsportsmanlike conduct;
The proposed time period that admission to school events will be denied.

Persons denied admission to athletic or co-curricular events may appeal to the School Board. A written appeal must be submitted to the Board within fifteen (15) days of receiving notification. Upon receipt of a written appeal of the decision of the review panel, the matter may be placed on the agenda of the Board for consideration within forty-five (45) days of receipt of the written appeal. A decision shall be made and reported in writing to all parties within thirty (30) days of that meeting.

Legal Reference:
§20-4-303, MCA Abuse of teachers
§ 20-1-206, MCA Disturbance of school
§ 45-8-101, MCA Disorderly conduct

Policy History
Adopted on: 10/18/04
Revised on: 12/16/13