STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS                        6124

Student organizations shall generally be encouraged when they meet the criterion of contributing to the learning process.

All student organizations associated with the Meriden Public Schools shall comply with written school procedures.

All requirements for membership in student organizations must reasonably reflect the purposes of the organization. Membership shall not be subject to the popular vote of existing members of any such organization. Fraternities and sororities are prohibited in all Meriden schools.

School-planned and school-sponsored activities shall be designed so that students who might be otherwise qualified or interested will not be excluded because of the expense associated with those activities.

Public performances shall be limited to those from which a definite educational benefit is to be obtained. They may never be held for purposes that contribute to private gain or advantage.

Approved April 28, 1981

Amended:  December 6, 2016

Previous Policy Number: HF3.1

Intramural Programs                            6124.1

The Board believes that athletic programs should provide benefits to as large a number of students as possible. It is, therefore, the policy of the Board to provide an intramural program as an outgrowth of class instruction in physical education and commensurate with the grade level of the students involved. The program should encourage participation by all, regardless of degree of skill, and should be carried on with the best interests of the participants as the first consideration. Qualified personnel shall supervise intramural sports.

Approved April 28, 1981

Amended:  December 6, 2016

Previous Policy Number: HF3.5