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Parent Communication and Information

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Open and Transparent

Messaging and content will be: 

  • Inclusive, professional, and appropriate

  • Observable and interruptible by a staff member and/or parent/guardian

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District-Approved Platform

On a District-approved platform, coaches will have a team-specific electronic communications plan

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Timely and Consistent

Limit communication between staff and student-athletes and their parents / guardians to 8 am - 8 pm

Observable & Interruptible Contact

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All adult contact with student-athletes must be observable and interruptible by another adult.  One-on-one contact between an adult and a student-athlete is not permitted.

Contact includes communication. Any communication outside of practice and/or competition must:

  • Occur on District-approved platforms (e.g. ParentSquare, StudentSquare, Google Classroom, Aeries, etc.) or in writing through text, District email,  student District email, etc.

  • Be open and transparent

  • Include the entire team (*If individual communication is necessary, it must include a fellow coach or the Athletic Director)

Training Program for Coaches

Safe Practices and Procedures


  • Prevention of Bullying/Hazing

  • Prohibition of One-to-One Contact

  • Appropriate Use of Digital Communication & Social Media

  • Safe Travel Procedures

  • Student-Athlete and Parent Training

Training for Athletic Staff


Reporting Processes


  • Avenues for Reporting and How to Report
  • District Actions / Follow Up
  • Legal Obligation

Parent Training

Requirements

  • Parent/Guardian Permission for Participation
  • Sign the Code of Conduct 

Recommended Training

  • Parents Guide to Misconduct in Sports 

  • Parents Guide to Sudden Cardiac Arrest

  • Concussions and Return to Play 

  • CIF Student Health and Wellness 

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How to Report a Concern

1. Contact School Site Staff

2. On the District Website: 

Report a Concern

3. Contact the Title IX Coordinator: 

Dan Block
Director of Human Resources
805.549.1233
dblock@slcusd.org

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