*All JuMP Company Policies must be read and signed by parents and participants prior to auditioning for any production. By signing the membership form you agree to abide by these policies.
JuMP Company Youth Protection Guidelines
Our intention is to provide advance notice of appropriate and inappropriate behaviors to keep both youth and adults safe and avoid behaviors that put them at risk.
One-on-one contact between adults and youth is prohibited No adult involved in a JuMP Company activity should ever be alone with any non-family youth member. In any situation requiring a personal meeting, the meeting is to be conducted in view of other adults and youths. Interactions with all youth volunteers/paid techs of a JuMP production should follow the same guidelines. This includes electronic communication. Another adult leader should be copied on any electronic communication between an adult and a youth.
Privacy of youth respected All participants must respect the privacy of all youth in all situations. Understanding that theater requires a certain amount of clothing changes and costume fittings, all care will be taken to respect individual privacy wishes. When any adult presence is required, at least 2 adults or additional youth must be present.
No bullying No verbal (name calling, criticizing, mocking, demeaning, etc.), physical, or cyber bullying is tolerated within JuMP Company. No hazing activities are permitted. Any present adults will intervene immediately to prevent bullying.
Discipline must be constructive Discipline used should reflect JuMP Company values. Corporal punishment is never permitted. If discipline is needed, parents will be notified.
Appropriate attire for all activities Proper clothing for activities is required. For example, no overtly sexual, revealing, violent, or vulgar clothing will be appropriate for any adults or youth.
Grooming Behaviors The following list of behaviors are considered “grooming behaviors” and are not acceptable regardless of intention or parental permission:
- Granting special privileges or assistance to an individual meeting privately in unsupervised settings
- Providing rides home without an additional adult or youth present, writing letters, emails, or giving gifts
- Moving closer and closer physically or being inappropriately close.
- Using inappropriate language including, but not limited to, swearing or sexual comments or innuendo.
- Furnishing alcohol or unauthorized substances or encouraging their use.
Adults who interact with youth outside of these parameters place themselves in an extremely vulnerable position regarding complaints of inappropriate behavior.
Reporting and Action: Violations of any of these Youth Protection Policies must immediately be reported to a member of the JuMP Company Executive Team. All reports will be investigated. The individual reporter doesn’t necessarily need to have been personally involved. A report may be anonymous.
Any individual who reports a complaint in good faith, will be free of consequences for the report regardless of the outcome. In some cases, the Executive Team member may request that the violation be reported in written form. The Executive Team will discuss the specific behavior or situation and resolve it by using any of the following measures:
- Deciding that no inappropriate actions have been taken.
- A reminder of the official signed policy and a written warning.
- A notification to any parent who may be concerned with the situation.
- A temporary removal from any current JuMP activity or event.
- An immediate and permanent removal from any current JuMP activity or event
- An immediate removal from any further contact with the youth in the organization.
- Loss of refund/payment for any fees paid.
- A notification to local law enforcement agencies.
A child removed under this policy may not return for a period of no less than 12 months. The JuMP Company Executive Team will keep a written record of all reports made and investigative materials. This record will not be purged at any time. This record will be maintained in the possession of the JuMP Company Executive Team.
Sexual abuse or misconduct of any kind will not be tolerated and any claims of such will be taken seriously. If it is determined that a JuMP Company student member, employee, board member or volunteer is in violation of the Youth Protection Guidelines by sexual abuse/misconduct they will receive an immediate and permanent removal from participation in the organization.
Awareness: All adults involved with JuMP Company will be informed of these policies. Board Members will all sign a document indicating that they know and understand these policies.
Other involved adults will be given notification at Parent Meetings and as deemed appropriate by any Executive Team member.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY
Due to the age range of its membership, JuMP Co. has a ZERO tolerance policy for substance abuse, that is no use or distribution of tobacco (including e-cigarettes), alcohol, illegal drugs, recreational misuse of prescription drugs or inhalants at JuMP Co. sponsored events or activities.
If it is determined by two JuMP Co. Team members that a JuMP Co. member is in violation of the policy, his or her parent(s) will be called, and he or she will be removed from JuMP Co. In addition, the appropriate law enforcement agency will be notified at the time of the suspected occurrence.
The child removed under this policy may not return for a period of no less than 12 months.
Behavior Policy
As an inclusive, education-based program, JuMP Company is committed to providing an environment of growth and learning for everyone involved. Bullying, hazing, abuse, and unkind behavior in any form will not be tolerated. As a participant of JuMP Company, you agree to contribute to the mission of JuMP Company by encouraging the success, confidence, and enjoyment of everyone involved. You also agree to foster an environment of learning, respect, and progress. It is expected that you contribute in positive ways toward the creative team, the JuMP Company employees, volunteers, board members, and your fellow student members. It is expected that you will respect all people and property associated with any JuMP Company sponsored event. If damage to property occurs as a result of inappropriate behavior or misuse of property, the student(s)/parent(s) may be held financially responsible for any repairs. If you see a violation of the behavior policy by any cast member, please speak to a JuMP team member immediately. Behavior violations will be handled as follows:
- Warning: A board member will address the concern with the offender and offer a warning. This will be considered STRIKE ONE. Together, the board member(s) and offender will seek to resolve the issues. If there are no further incidents, the matter will be considered “resolved” and no further action will be taken.
If a JuMP Co. member has received a warning and continues to violate the behavior policy, their parent(s) will be notified. This is considered STRIKE TWO.
- Probation to be determined by Board:
If a JuMP Co. member continues to violate the behavior policy after parents are notified, the issues will be brought before the Executive Team members to vote on the appropriate course of action for that member. If the Executive Team votes in majority for removal, the member will receive in writing a termination of membership.
Membership can be re-instated after one year following a meeting between the JuMP Co. member, parent(s), and at least two Executive Team members, and the approval vote by a majority of the Executive Team.
Parent Participation Policy
JuMP Company is a volunteer run, non-profit, organization. It would be impossible to put on a successful, high-quality production without the help of parents. As part of your child(ren)’s participation in a JuMP Company production, we ask that parents offer a minimum of 8 volunteer hours on a specific committee. There is a $100 volunteer fee that will be refunded to you at the end of the production if your volunteer requirements have been met. If you feel that you are unable to fill the volunteer requirements, we can deposit your volunteer fee as an alternative. We will discuss the many ways that you can volunteer at the mandatory parent meeting prior to the production. We encourage all parents to offer their time and talents so that we can make this a wonderful experience for your child(ren) and for all the youth involved.
Student Materials Policy
All materials loaned to students during a production are valuable. They are either the property of JuMP Company or rented materials from outside sources. It is expected that all materials are appropriately cared for and returned in the same condition they were received, upon completion of the production. Materials may include, but are not limited to, scripts, costumes, accessories, and props. There is a $50 Material Deposit that will be returned at the end of the production if all materials are returned in acceptable condition. If items are missing or damaged the $50 Materials fee will be deposited to cover those costs of replacement or repair. If any materials not belonging to you/ your student are damaged by you/your student, your Materials fee will be deposited to cover the cost of repair or replacement of those materials. If your/your student’s materials are lost or damaged by another JuMP student, a JuMP Production or Executive Team member must be notified immediately to resolve the issue. If issues are not brought to the attention of a JuMP Team member immediately, you/your student assume the responsibility of lost or damaged materials.
Cell Phone Policy
We recognize the importance of students having cell phones to stay in contact with parents. We require that practice areas be silent during rehearsals/performances and that performers pay attention so that they can learn from the other actors working on stage and so that they do not miss their own cues. Due to the distracting nature of cell phones, we require that cell phones be put away and silenced during rehearsal time. Cell phones may be used during break time and in break room ONLY. If you need to use your cell phone outside of break time and space, you will need to get permission from a JuMP Team member. If you violate this policy your cell phone may be taken away by a JuMP Team member or supervising adult for the duration of the rehearsal.
Attendance Policy
Productions:
Attendance at all rehearsals is important for a successful production. We understand that JuMP Company is just one of many good things these youth are participating in. However, participation in a JuMP production is a big commitment and there is an expectation of making sure that participants give high priority to their attendance.
Please review your personal/family schedule prior to auditions and note all conflicts on your audition form. By noting conflicts on your audition form your will not be liable for violation of the attendance policy.
It is expected that all participants arrive on time to rehearsals. If a member is more than 10 minutes late for rehearsal a parent will be contacted. 3 tardies equal an absence. A tardy greater than half of the rehearsal time will be counted as an absence.
It is expected that participants have no more than 5 absences during a production. If a participant has more than 5 absences, without prior approval, they risk being removed from the production. Consequences will be determined by the Executive Team.
It is expected that participants have no absences or tardies during NO MISS DATES. If a participant chooses to be late or miss a rehearsal during the no miss period, without prior approval, they risk being removed from the production.
The only exceptions to this policy are family emergencies and contagious illness. If one of these situations arise, please contact an Executive Team member for approval.
Classes, Workshops and Camps:
For safety reasons, if you have signed up to participate in one of our classes, workshops or camps and you are absent without prior notice, a parent will be notified. Absences in these events do not incur consequences. Class, workshop and Camp fees are non-refundable after they have begun.
Student Leadership:
Student leadership meetings are held monthly. It is required that you miss no more than 3 consecutive meetings to maintain your membership on the student leadership team. If you will be absent from a meeting, you must notify your current Student Secretary prior to the meeting. Participation is encouraged in as many leadership opportunities as possible to earn scholarship points. While there are no set attendance requirements, failing to participate in leadership opportunities while serving on the student leadership team will result in no scholarship points being earned and the risk of being removed from the student leadership team.
Fees
Fees associated with a production include a nonrefundable Production Fee of $125 (per student), Volunteer Deposit of $100 (per family), and Materials Deposit of $50 (per student). All fees must be paid in full by the first rehearsal. If financial assistance is needed, please fill out a financial aid form. Please note that financial assistance can only be applied to the Production Fee. In order to avoid the deposit of Volunteer and Materials Fees, please review the volunteer and materials requirements. If fees have not been paid in full, and the Executive team has not been notified of the need for financial aid after the first week of rehearsal, the student will lose their role in the production. If upon completion of the production the parent(s) and student(s) have fulfilled their volunteer and material return requirements the deposits will be returned.
Fees associated with classes, camps and workshops vary and will be posted as they are advertised. All fees must be paid in full before each event begins or students will not be allowed to participate. If financial assistance is needed, please fill out the financial aid form.
PARENTAL AUTHORIZATION
- I have read the Participation Policies. I understand these requirements and will ensure that my child(ren) and I adhere to all requirements.
- I will make sure that my child can reach me or another responsible adult during rehearsals.
- I will make sure that my child is dropped off and picked up from rehearsal on time. If my child drives, it is understood that they must leave the rehearsal property after the designated rehearsal time and that all JuMP Company Team members and volunteers are not responsible for them once they leave.
- I hereby release JuMP Company, its Board of Directors, officers, agents, employees, and members from all liability for any injury occurring to my child at any JuMP Company rehearsal, function, sponsored activity, or performance.
- I understand that my family is responsible for volunteering for 8 hours, OR paying a $100 volunteer fee. We are also responsible for paying a $125 production fee per cast member at the parent meeting, as well as a $50 check (per cast member) for a materials deposit, to be shredded when all individual show items (costume pieces, script, props, etc.) have been returned.
- I understand that the some productions may contains sensitive/mature content. I am familiar with production content and give my consent for my child to participate. I support the direction of the creative team and trust their creative vision in dealing with any sensitive subject material.
