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Rule 17 - Investigations ... Waivers

of the acts or omissions of the student, that the incident was not intentional, that facts were
not purposely withheld or withheld until an advantageous time and that the disqualification and
penalty will result in an undue hardship, and by proposing an alternative penalty. Any approval
or denial of a proposed alternative penalty shall be at the discretion of the Commissioner, and
shall be considered as final, binding and not reviewable.
16-4 School Protests Involving School Personnel or Contracts
In cases of disputes involving other School personnel, contracts, etc. the principal must submit
all known details in writing to the Commissioner who will determine the action to be taken.
Q & A
Protests - Generally
Q. 16-1 May a member School file a protest regarding the ejection of a player for
unsportsmanlike conduct?
A. No, neither a judgment call nor misapplication of a game rule by an official may be
protested or appealed. (rules 9-5, 16-2)
RULE 17 – INVESTIGATIONS – HEARINGS – DECISIONS – APPEAL – PENALTIES –
WAIVERS
17-1 General
The Association has and will continue to acquaint member Schools with its rules through
distribution of By-Laws, posters, leaflets and publications and, in turn, member School
administrators shall acquaint staff members, coaches and participants with the Association
rules.
17-1.2 School’s Responsibility to Cooperate
All representatives of member Schools shall fully cooperate with the staff, Committee and
Directors of the Association to further the objectives of the Association and its investigation
and enforcement programs. The Association’s investigation and enforcement policies and
procedures are an essential part of the athletic program of each member School and require
full and complete disclosure of any relevant information requested by the Association during the
course of any investigation and/or enforcement proceedings and full and complete compliance
with all Association decisions, directives, sanctions and penalties.
17-2 School Investigation and Decision
17-2.1 Investigation
When it comes to a principal’s attention that a rule may have been violated, the principal
shall conduct an investigation to determine if, in fact, a violation has occurred. If time and the
circumstance permit, and as part of the investigation, the principal shall notify the party or
parties being investigated:
a. that such investigation is being conducted;
b. the rule alleged to have been violated;
c. that rule 17 applies;
d. the date of the suspected violation;
e. that action could be taken pursuant to rule 17-7 if a violation is found; and
f. that such party or parties shall furnish to the principal such information as may be pertinent
to the matter.
17-2.2 Decision and Notification
Within a reasonable time after the investigation, the principal shall determine if a violation has
occurred and, if so, the action to be taken. The party or parties investigated shall be notified
in writing of the principal’s decision, the rule upon which the decision is based and the action
to be taken.
17-2.3 Review by Association
The principal’s notification of the decision shall also inform the party or parties of the right to
seek a review by the Association of the principal’s decision by notifying the principal, by certified
mail, of their request for a review within Seven (7) days after the issuance of the principal’s
decision. If no request for a review is received within Seven (7) days after the issuance of the
principal’s decision, the principal’s decision shall be final.

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