District reviews proposed regulation to clarify PE exemptions for school‑ and non‑school activities
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Summary
Trustees reviewed draft CCSD Regulation 5.39 clarifying two exemption paths for physical education credit: participation in school‑based activities (athletics, marching band, dance, etc.) and participation in qualifying non‑school activities; the draft includes an application, a 60‑hour equivalency for 0.5 credit and a requirement that students complete a brief reflection.
Trustees reviewed a proposed CCSD Regulation (5.39) to clarify how students may earn exemptions from physical education requirements through sustained participation in either school‑based or outside activities.
Brandon Bringhurst (district administrator presenting the draft) said the proposed regulation sets out two principal pathways for exemptions: school‑based activities such as military science, marching band, athletics, dance or cheer, and non‑school activities where students would submit documentation to qualify. Bringhurst included an example PE exemption application in the board packet so trustees could see how the non‑school pathway would be verified.
Bringhurst told trustees that the school‑based exemption process already excludes managers from counting toward activity participation, and that the exemption requires completing the season in good standing. “It is only for those students who are athletes and participating,” he said, noting managers do not qualify. He also noted the application asks students to reflect on what they learned from participation.
The draft sets a 60‑hour participation standard to waive 0.5 of a PE credit; President Ramirez and trustees requested a minor formatting correction to the numeric presentation in the packet. Trustees praised the student‑responsibility element: applications are to be completed and submitted by the student, not by a parent, and include signatures and documentation.
Trustees did not take action; this was a discussion‑only item and the regulation will return for further consideration and potential action after staff refines language and addresses minor edits and format corrections.