BackgroundThe Division recognizes that appropriate release time and funding is required to facilitate coaches and/or supervisors for school extra-curricular programs. It is recognized that both faculty(teachers) and non-faculty (support staff) coaches who are employees of the Division may earn Earned Days Off (EDOs) as per employees' agreements.ProceduresFor those school programs that are involved in approved extra-curricular travel including HCAA/SHSAA competition, the following guidelines will be followed: 1. For football and track and field, HZSD will provide appropriate release time and coverage/reimbursement of approved expenses for up to three coaches/supervisors per team. 2. For all other approved individual and team sports, HZSD will provide appropriate release time and coverage/reimbursement of approved expenses for up to one approved coach/supervisor per team. 3. Any exceptions to the above must have prior approval from the area Superintendent.Reference: Sections 85, 89, 108, 109, 151, 178, 179, 231, Education ActApril 6, 2011