[BHS Etree] STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Info for Returning & New Clubs; Forms due before Jun. 14 (Fri)

Wed May 1 14:02:28 PDT 2019

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FOR RETURNING CLUB LEADERS or FOR BHS STUDENTS WHO HAVE THE DESIRE TO START A STUDENT CLUB AT BHS, PLEASE REVIEW THIS MESSAGE.

Hello Fellow Yellow Jackets,

If you would like to continue the operations of your student club into the 2019-20 school year, then you will need to update your CLUB CONSTITUTION while submitting new REGISTRATION and CLUB BUDGET forms (if applicable). If you have any questions about club activities and guidelines, then please contact Paavani Lella, Chief of Club, OR Mr. V.   More club information is available on the BHS Leadership website<https://berkeleyschools.net/leadership/?page_id=25>.

In addition to the guidelines listed on the registration form, your student club must also follow the BUSD non-discrimination policy as outlined below. You must practice inclusivity and be an open, welcoming space for all members of this community.

Thank you,

Create/Renew a Student Club

If you would like to start a new club, please click the following link and submit your registration online. It will take 1-2 weeks to process the club registration. The deadline to create a new club is the end of the first semester. If you are applying for the following year, please submit your forms before school ends in June.

Club Registration Form 2019-20 - Completed Annually<http://berkeleyschools.net/leadership/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Club-Registration-19.20.pdf>

Faculty Sponsors must be certificated staff members according to FCMAT guidelines.

Sample Club Constitution (Guidelines for membership and structure of club) - Completed Once and Updated annually<https://docs.google.com/a/berkeley.net/document/d/1zlIBfJVmrNLlCxRba1PtEY_JwLVgs6YfmkCTl7JZKbA/edit?usp=sharing>

Budget Worksheet with example - Completed Annually<http://berkeleyschools.net/leadership/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Budget-Worksheet-with-sample.pdf>

Upcoming Club Events

Registered clubs can sign up with Mr. V to be a part of these club events:

·  Spring Carnival - May 31. Contact Tyler, Mihika, Paavani and/or Mr. V for more information on how to participate.

·  Submit new and/or updated documents before the end of the school year.

·  Fall Club Fair - Early September 2019

·  Cultural Club Fair - November 2019

·  Spring Club Fair - February 2020

For 2019-20, clubs will need to create a CLUB CONSTITUTION and submit a REGISTRATION FORM. If the club plans to spend or receive money, the club must complete a CLUB BUDGET. Your club will need to have CLUB CONSTITUTION and CLUB BUDGET on file before setting up account with the ASB ACCOUNTANT in D173.  Submit these documents to the Director of Student Activities by the end of the school year.

BHS Student Club Handbook

Please click here to access the BHS Club Handbook<http://berkeleyschools.net/leadership/?page_id=742>.

Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy<https://www.berkeleyschools.net/non-discrimination/>

The Berkeley Unified School District is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. Accordingly, BUSD programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression; nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. (Board Policy 0410, Board Policy 1311, Board Policy 4030, Board Policy 5145.3, Board Policy 5145.7)

The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testifies or in any way participates in the district's complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy. (Board Policy 4030)

Complaint forms are available at school sites and on the district webpage at www.berkeleyschools.net/complaints<https://www.berkeleyschools.net/complaints/>.

For inquiries or concerns regarding BUSD nondiscrimination policy 5145.3 or the filing of discrimination complaints please contact:

Chelsea Yogerst, Compliance Officer & Title IX Coordinator

2020 Bonar Street Room 116, Berkeley, CA 94702

Phone: 510.486.9338     Email: nondiscrimination at berkeley.net<mailto:nondiscrimination at berkeley.net>

More information is available at www.berkeleyschools.net/non-discrimination/<https://www.berkeleyschools.net/non-discrimination/>.
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