Policy 7120 Implementation Procedures - Coaches and Advisors of High School Extracurricular Activities
Implementation Procedures
I. Procedures for Selection of Coaches and Advisors of High School Extracurricular Activities
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When a coaching vacancy exists:
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If unable to fill a coaching position, the principal/designee will notify the Coordinator of Athletics, who will advertise the coaching vacancy to certificated employees in the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) for at least twelve calendar days.
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If no certificated coach is selected within the HCPSS, the principal/designee:
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May recommend renewal of an existing credentialed coach or emergency coach for another season, or
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May request that the Coordinator of Athletics advertise for qualified emergency coach applicants in local media.
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The principal/designee will document that the position was advertised.
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The principal/designee will document the names of all applicants as well as the reasons(s) for not selecting each.
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When an advisor vacancy exists:
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The principal/designee, if unable to fill the position within the school, advertise the advisor vacancy to HCPSS employees for at least thirty calendar days.
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If no certificated advisor meets the selection criteria within the HCPSS, the principal/designee:
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May recommend renewal of a previous emergency advisor for another year, or
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May advertise for qualified emergency advisor applicants in the local media. This excludes activities that occur in conjunction with a course offering (e.g., journalism).
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The principal/designee will document that the position was advertised.
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The principal/designee will document the names of all applicants and the reason(s) for not selecting each.
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The principal/designee will assess and verify the qualifications and acceptability of candidates for coaches/advisors and make recommendations for employment.
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Recommendations for filling a coaching vacancy will be accepted upon the approval of the Coordinator of Athletics who will notify the selected candidate, in writing, of the assignment, including the conditions of employment.
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Recommendations for filling an advisor vacancy will be accepted upon the approval of the principal/designee who will notify the selected candidate, in writing, of the assignment, including the conditions of employment.
II. Procedures for Evaluation and Reappointment
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Coaches’ responsibilities will be reviewed by the principal/designee for compliance with:
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Program objectives established jointly by the principal/designee and coach prior to or during a sports season.
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Coaches’ Job Description.
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Howard County Coaches’ Code of Ethics.
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Howard County Coaches’ Evaluation form.
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Howard County Public School System Interscholastic Sports Policies and Procedures Handbook.
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Advisor’s responsibilities will be reviewed by the principal/designee for compliance with:
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The program objectives jointly established by the principal/designee and advisor prior to or during an activity.
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Maintenance of appropriate records of student attendance, participation, and other pertinent information.
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Care of facilities and equipment.
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Provisions for safety.
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Evaluations of current coach/advisor appointments will be carried out by the principal/designee within 60 calendar days of the end of the season/year to determine appointment for the following year.
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The principal/designee, will inform the coaches/advisors, in writing, within the same 60-day period of the decision to recommend or not recommend reappointment for the next school year.
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Each coach who is reappointed will receive a written notice of assignment signed by the Coordinator of Athletics.
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Each advisor who is reappointed will receive a written notice of assignment signed by the principal/designee.
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The principal may recommend to the Coordinator of Athletics the removal of a coach.
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Elimination of an activity by the Board may result in an appointment not being renewed.
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Compensation
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Compensation will be authorized only if:
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An official appointment has been made, and
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Funds for this purpose are included in the operating budget.
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The principal/designee will verify to the Superintendent/designee that completion of all duties by coaches/advisors has occurred. After verification of all agreement obligations, compensation will be authorized.
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III. Monitoring
Policy 7120 implementation procedures will be overseen by the Division of School Management and Instructional Leadership.
IV. References
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Howard County Coaches’ Code of Ethics
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Howard County Coaches’ Evaluation form
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Howard County Public School System Interscholastic Sports Policies and Procedures Handbook
V. History
ADOPTED: June 15, 1984
REVIEWED:
MODIFIED: August 18, 2020
REVISED: May 28, 1992, May 27, 1999, January 13, 2011, May 14, 2020
EFFECTIVE: August 18, 2020
Policy History Key
- Adopted-Original date the Board took action to approve a policy
- Reviewed-The date the status of a policy was assessed by the Superintendent’s Standing Policy Group
- Modified-The date the Board took action to alter a policy that based on the recommendation of the Superintendent/designee did not require a comprehensive examination
- Revised-The date the Board took action on a that policy based on the recommendation of the Superintendent/designee needed a comprehensive examination
- Effective-The date a policy is implemented throughout the HCPSS, typically July 1 following Board action.