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Mesquite ISD board approves student code of conduct; district clarifies backpack and dress‑code protocols
Summary
Trustees approved the student handbook and code of conduct. Administrators explained the clear-backpack rule, exceptions for athletes and band, and a dress-code update adding plain jeans and expanding approved spirit/campus shirts.
The Mesquite Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the 2025–26 student handbook and code of conduct on July 31 after trustees discussed logistics for clear backpacks, dress code changes and when the handbook will be posted online.
Why it matters: The district said the handbook clarifies safety protocols and campus expectations; staff also outlined how the clear‑backpack policy will be implemented for students who participate in athletics, band or who carry instrument cases.
Board discussion and clarifications: A trustee asked district staff to explain the clear-backpack procedures for athletes and…
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