Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 25, June 21, 2024
Section 127-3-2 - Duties and Responsibilities of the Principal2.1. The principal of each member school is recognized as the school representative and as such is accountable to the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (WVSSAC/Commission) for conduct of the athletic programs of that school.2.2. The principal or designee shall notify coaches and faculty (§ 127-3-6) of the rules and regulations of this Commission. It shall be that individual's responsibility to notify those students participating in WVSSAC activities. Failure of the principal in performing this responsibility will not prevent the Commission from enforcing its rules and regulations.2.3. The principal shall have the authority to delegate responsibilities or duties; however, such delegation shall not relieve the principal of responsibility for any infraction of the rules and regulations of this Commission by coaches and faculty.2.4. The principal has the authority to designate a member of the faculty who must supervise all interscholastic activities.2.5. The principal is responsible for adequate team and crowd control measures at home contests in which the school participates, assuring that the school's participants and fans conduct themselves in a proper manner, and assuring that all fans and officials are provided adequate protection. In situations where contests are played on neutral sites, the responsibilities will be shared by participating school principals.2.6. The principal has the right to exclude a contestant who would not represent the school in an appropriate manner, a student who fails to maintain a satisfactory scholastic standing, or a student who has been excluded for a serious illness or injury.2.7. The principal will be responsible for signing all game contracts, seeking sanctioning of necessary events, and signing all certificates of eligibility prior to student participation.2.8. The principal may designate the assistant principal or other faculty member to provide representation and/or to participate in all voting matters at a Board of Control meeting which is further explained in the Constitution.2.9. The principal shall have such other powers as will encourage the growth, development and expansion of the athletic program for the welfare of the students, the school, and the WVSSAC.2.10. The principal, assistant principal, and athletic director of each member school shall be admitted to any WVSSAC sanctioned event. Vocational principals and assistant principals shall also be admitted. This admittance will be by presentation of the WVSSAC Courtesy Card and a photo identification.2.11. The principal and assistant principal of each member school, who upon retirement is a member in good standing with the WVSSAC, shall receive a WVSSAC permanent Courtesy and Identification Card. This card shall allow admittance to any WVSSAC sponsored event. This admittance will be by presentation of the WVSSAC Courtesy Card and photo identification. Spouses of deceased principals and assistant principals shall have a WVSSAC permanent Courtesy and Identification Card with the same admittance stipulations transferred to them upon request to the WVSSAC.2.12. WVSSAC Courtesy and Identification Cards shall be honored at all events involving WVSSAC member schools with the exception of state tournaments.