Within fifteen (15) school days of the record custodian’s receipt of a request to amend records, the District shall notify the parent in writing of its decision on the request and, if the request is denied, of the right to a hearing. If a hearing is requested, it shall be held within ten (10) school days after the request is received. Parent shall be notified in advance of the date, time and place of the hearing. An administrator who is not responsible for the contested records and who does not have a direct interest in the outcome of the hearing shall conduct the hearing. The parents shall be given a full and fair opportunity to present evidence and at their own expense, may be assisted or represented at the hearing. The parent shall be notified of the decision within ten (10) school days of the hearing. The decision shall be based solely on the evidence presented at the hearing and shall include a summary of the evidence and reasons for the decision. If the decision is to deny the request, the parent shall be informed that s/he has thirty (30) school days within which to exercise his/her right to place in the record, a statement commenting on the contested information and/or stating any reason for disagreeing with the District’s decision.
5.0600 STUDENT ACTIVITIES
5.0610 STUDENT ACTIVITIES: CONTESTS AND COMPETITION
5.0610.01 NOTICE REGARDING STEROIDS Issue Date: 4/10/97
The notice regarding legal restrictions on steroids shall be posted in the gymnasium of each District school in which there is a grade level of seven or higher and in each other place in a building where physical education classes are conducted. Utah Code § 58-37-8 Anabolic steroids are controlled substances, and are for medical use only. State law prohibits the possession, delivery, or administering of an anabolic steroid in any manner not allowed by state law. Only a medical doctor may prescribe an anabolic steroid or human growth hormone for a person. A violation of state law concerning anabolic steroids is a criminal offense.
5.0610.02 STUDENT CONDUCT Issue Date: 4/10/97
All students are entitled to enjoy the basic rights of citizenship recognized and protected by law for persons of their age and maturity. District schools shall foster a climate of mutual respect for the rights of others in order to enhance the District’s educational purpose and program designed to achieve that purpose. Students shall exercise their rights responsibly in compliance with the rules established for the orderly conduct of the District’s educational mission. Students who violate the rights of others or who violate District or school rules shall be subject to disciplinary measures designed to correct the misconduct and promote adherence by all students to the responsibilities of citizens in the school community. Tinker v. Des Moines, 393 U.S. 503 (1969)
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