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Board approves policy advisory to permit Native regalia at graduation and related discipline guidance
Summary
The board approved policy advisory 2‑63, which staff said pertains to permitting Native regalia at graduation, and policy advisory 2‑64 clarifying discipline policy; both advisories were moved, seconded, and approved by voice vote.
The Tularosa Municipal Schools Board approved two policy advisories relating to graduation regalia and student discipline.
Staff described policy advisory 2‑63 as addressing graduation regalia and said it permits Native regalia at ceremonies. "Has to do with regalia from natives at graduation," the presenter said, and added that the board's advisory would treat such regalia as permitted. Policy advisory 2‑64 was presented as the companion discipline guidance, with staff saying the policy would not discipline students for wearing Native regalia at graduation. Both advisories were moved, seconded, and approved by voice vote.
Why it matters: The advisories clarify the district's approach to cultural regalia in graduation ceremonies and remove discipline as a response to wearing such items at graduation.
What happens next: Advisories will be incorporated into district policy guidance and staff will implement procedures consistent with the new advisories.
