1. COACH WORKSHOP
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2. VUSD CULTURE
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3. VISION STATEMENT
In the Ventura Unified School District all students will receive an exemplary and balanced education fostering a life-long passion for learning and engagement.
We demand excellence of ourselves
because our supportive community has
entrusted us with their children.
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4. MISSION STATEMENT
The Ventura Unified School District will educate all students in safe, healthy and high performing schools.
We will inspire all students to excel academically,
honor the unique qualities and diverse backgrounds of all students, build supportive relationships, guide all students to reach their full potential, motivate all students to successfully pursue their chosen life path, and engage all students to become responsible and contributing members of society.
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5. GUIDING PRINCIPLES COACH WORKSHOP Every student can learn.
We will make decisions in the best interest of students.
We will value and celebrate diversity, and treat all people with dignity and respect.
We will operate in a fiscally responsible manner.
We will work as a team.
We will maintain a working environment that promotes professional growth an excellence.
We will celebrate a recognize success, creativity and achievement through a variety of indicators.
We will embrace families and the community as partners in education.
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6. VISION STATEMENT
MISSION STATEMENT
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
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7. COACHING
it’s a real job.
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8. QUALIFIED COACHES
All coaches, both volunteer and paid must complete...
It all starts with a Coach Referral Form.
Must be 21 years old in order to be a paid coach, otherwise a volunteer.
VUSD Fingerprint Clearance.
CPR Certification (bi-annually).
First Aid Certification (bi-annually).
Concussion Recognition Training (bi-annually).
Current Negative TB skin test (every four years).
Activity Supervisor Certificate of Clearance (every five years).
Complete Coaching Application Packet.
Armatus Sexual Molestation Prevention Program.
CIF Coaching Education Class (as directed by your Athletic Director).
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9. QUALIFIED COACHES
Compliance with the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)
Any communication received from the CTC must be responded to by the coach applicant, in particular regarding your Activity Supervisor Certificate of Clearance (ASCC).
Once the CTC receives your online application for your ASCC, it is then in the hands of the coach to clear any discrepancies the CTC may find. VUSD is not informed of the details of the discrepancies.
If discrepancies are not responded to in a timely manner, the CTC will not process a coaches information. The coach will need to start the fingerprint and ASCC process over again, at the coaches expense.
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10. protecting our students and yourself.
RISK MANAGEMENT
protecting our students and yourself.
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11. STUDENT ATHLETES Before a student may participate...
Physical Exam Clearance Requirement
Proof of Health Insurance
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12. STUDENT ATHLETES Required Forms COACH WORKSHOP
Field Trip Authorization
District Transportation Request
Transportation MUST be arranged through VUSD Transportation department, including charter buses.
Concussion Awareness
Participant Release
Emergency Contact
Athletic Department Participation Contract (High Schools)
Contact Eric Reynolds in Risk Management for forms
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13. COACHING RESPONSIBILITIES
All coaches (volunteer and paid) must be “Qualified” per the process in place through Human Resources.
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14. COACHING RESPONSIBILITIES (cont.)
Supervision
Beyond the Athletic Field
Locker Room, Post-Event Pick up and Drop off, etc.
Appropriate Conduct
Overnight Activities
Rule of Three
CIF Regulations
Facility Use
In season vs. out of season
Club sports
Fundraisers
Site and district reservation calendars
Volunteer projects/procedures
Liability Issues
Technology Use
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15. COACHING RESPONSIBILITIES (cont.)
Transportation
Driving/District Personal Vehicle Use
Private Vehicles
Private Insurance – primary vs. secondary
Tickets, citations, etc.
Rental vehicles
Handouts (best practices and travel plan)
Best Practices
Team Policy
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16. CONCUSSION AWARENESS Concussion Awareness Form
Removal From Play and Medical Clearance to Return
Required Coaching Training
Training Sources
AB 2127
Limits practice time and full contact drills (Football)
Post incident required evaluation by a physician trained in concussion awareness
Graduated return to play clearance (minimum 7 days)
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17. KEEPING IT LEGAL
lessons from the ACLU
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18. CIF
510: Undue influence , pre-enrollment contact, failure to disclose pre-enrollment contact and athletically motivated transfers
Middle school -club coaches
School transfers
School of choice
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19. FAQ’s
QUESTION 1: May a school still receive donations from parents and guardians?
Answer: YES. School districts, schools, programs, and classes can and do seek and accept donations of funds and property, and this practice is permissible as long as the donation is truly voluntary and in no way a prerequisite to participation in the program or activity…Donations cannot be made for a specific student; instead, they are made to a school or program. For example, if a person wishes to donate to their school’s cheerleading program, they can donate to the cheer program or to the cost of cheer camp but not for a specific cheerleader.
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20. DONATION GUIDELINES Voluntary Donation and the “Reasonable Person”:
Any statement or explanation related to a donation that could lead a reasonable person to believe the donation may not be truly voluntary is to be avoided.
No specific minimum amount of donation,
No due date by which a donation is due,
A lesser donation amount if funds are received prior to a certain date,
Any statements or actions that exert explicit or implicit pressure on students or parent to make a donation, and
If a family does not make a donation, that family must not be subject to inquiry as to why.
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21. FAQ’s QUESTION 2: May a school still fundraise?
Answer: YES. School districts, schools, programs and classes can and do engage in fundraising activities and programs, and this practice is also permissible as long as the raising of funds is voluntary. You may require students to attend a fundraising event; however, if they are unable to raise funds for the event, you cannot prevent them from participating in an educational activity. Also, attendance at a fundraiser can be required if it is a team or club event. Penalties for non-attendance would be similar to those imposed for failure to attend any other team or club event (e.g., sitting out a game, etc.).
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22. FAQ’s
QUESTION 3: May a school charge fees for uniforms for team sports?
Answer: NO. A school must provide a free uniform to any student who is a member of the school team in question. You can allow students to purchase their own uniforms if they want to purchase uniforms; however, buying a uniform cannot be a requirement to participate in a sport.
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23. FAQ’s
QUESTION 4: May a school require team members to purchase Spirit Packs?
Answer: NO. Spirit packs may be sold; however, a school cannot require a student to purchase a spirit pack as a prerequisite to participate in a sport. If there are practice uniforms, etc., which are required, they must be provided free of charge to any student who is a member of the school team in question.
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24. FAQ’s
QUESTION 5: What if a school only charges fees to those students who can afford them; and has a waiver process for those who cannot?
Answer: NO. A waiver process based on financial need or inability to pay does not make an otherwise non- permissible fee permissible.
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25. VUSD
Risk Management – Safety/Liability – x1241 or
Human Resources – Packet/Clearance – x1155 or
Legal Counsel – Fundraising/ACLU –
Facilities Requests – x1203 or
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26. YOUR FEEDBACK What did you learn that was helpful?
What was presented that was not helpful or unnecessary?
What would you like to have learned that was not presented?
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27. HAVE A GREAT SEASON!
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