Series 4000: District Employment

Persons employed in extracurricular activities, such as athletic coaches, advisors, or activity sponsors, and whose primary duty is instructing students in the rules, fundamentals, or techniques of the related sport or activity, but who are not otherwise employed by the District, are exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act’s minimum wage and overtime requirements.

Persons engaged as volunteers in the District’s extracurricular activities may be paid a stipend at the end of the activity. Volunteer stipends must be limited to expenses incurred.

Extracurricular employees and volunteers serve on an at-will basis as determined by the Superintendent or designee.

Legal authority: DOL Opinion Letter FLSA 2018-6

Date adopted: 08/09/2021 

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