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Parent asks board to allow Girl Scouts Gold and Eagle Scout cords at graduation; board to follow up
Summary
A parent asked the board to permit students who earned the Girl Scouts Gold Award or the Scouting America Eagle rank to wear cords at graduation. The board said the commenter would be contacted and follow up would be provided.
During public comment, Mick Higgins asked the board to allow graduating seniors who earned the Girl Scouts Gold Award or the Scouting America Eagle rank to wear cords at graduation, citing extensive community service projects completed at district schools and noting that this year included the district’s first female Eagle recipient.
Higgins said the students’ community service projects, performed at Springdale Elementary and left to benefit the school, warranted recognition at commencement. The board president responded that the board does not take action during public comment but that the commenter would be contacted, adding, "You'll be contacted. Probably tomorrow." The board indicated staff will follow up via email.
Next steps: Board staff to contact the commenter with the appropriate process or decision regarding graduation attire and cords.
