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Roseville school board adopts clarified student dress policy allowing headwear
Summary
The Roseville Area School Board approved revisions to Policy 5.10 (Student Dress) at its Sept. 9 meeting, adding explicit language permitting headwear that does not prevent student identification and aligning the rule with the MSBA model policy.
The Roseville Area School Board approved a revision to Policy 5.10, Student Dress, during its Sept. 9 meeting, adding an explicit clarification on headwear.
Associate Superintendent Deon Smith presented the second reading of the policy and said the change was suggested in order to “clarify our stance on headwear and to align our policy with MSBA model policy 504.” The recommended language reads: “Headwear, including hats or head coverings, are allowed provided that it does not cover the student's face to the extent that the student is not identifiable.”
The board held no extended debate on the revision. A board member moved approval of the policy as presented and a second was offered; the board approved the policy by voice vote with all members signaling “aye.”
Board members said they appreciated having the guidance written into policy rather than relying on informal practice. The second-reading approval follows a first reading at the Aug. 19 board meeting, during which the addition was proposed.
The policy change takes effect as the district incorporates the updated language into its student handbook and administrative procedures. The board did not identify additional implementation steps at the meeting.
Board staff cited the Minnesota School Boards Association model policy 504 as the template for the revision and said the change is intended to make consistent the district’s approach to headwear across schools.
The approval was taken during the regular school board meeting; no separate roll call was recorded in the transcript for this item.
