Although Robotics is often exciting and engaging, it's important to take into account the importance of safety, priorities, and finances.

We take our members' collective safety very seriously. All students will be notified of the shop safety rules before construction begins. Students will not be allowed to use power tools without supervision. Careless use of tools or horseplay around machinery will not be tolerated. Punishment for violation of the safety rules may be a warning, early dismissal, or, for serious and repeated infractions, a student may be asked to leave the team. We have never had a serious accident or injury in Rocky Mountain Robotics, and we intend to keep that immaculate record intact.

Grade checks will be conducted once prior to the FIRST competition season and once a week during the six-week competition season. Each student must maintain a C- or above average in each of their courses in order for that student to be eligible for team travel.

This grade requirement is strict and is not trivial. Students should put their grades before any team needs. If a student needs to miss a team meeting or work session due to required schoolwork they should do so. However, we do ask that they notify their team leader prior to any absence.

The team CFO (Tim) will be in charge of tracking and managing the team's finances. Team members will be informed of the team's financial status at each of the full team meetings. In order to maintain financial accountability, the following purchasing process will be instituted this year:

• For purchases under $50, the CFO must be informed of the purchase and a receipt must be presented within 48 hours.
• For purchases of $50 or more, a purchase request must be filled out and signed by the CEO, the adult and student vice president of the department responsible for the purchase and presented to the CFO prior to the purchase.