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Frederic School District board approves handbook edits, standardizes dress code
Summary
The Frederic School District Board approved edits to student handbooks that delete the word “midriff” and prohibit hoods, stocking caps or any headgear that covers students’ ears during academic time; the elementary handbook was updated to match district dress-code language.
Board President Chris said the board voted to approve changes to the student handbooks that tighten dress-code language and standardize rules across buildings. The motion included deleting the word “midriff” and revising the hood rule so that “students may not wear hoods, stocking caps, or any headgear that covers their ears during academic time.”
The change was presented as an effort to keep dress-code language consistent districtwide; staff said the elementary handbook was adapted from the district’s existing handbook so policy wording would be the same across grade levels. Board members also flagged a separate, highlighted third‑grade retention policy that staff will update to keep definitions aligned across buildings.
A voice vote followed the motion; members answered “Aye” and no on‑record opposition was noted. The board then approved the 2025–26 elementary student handbook with the same dress-code edits.
The board moved on to other business after adopting the handbook changes; staff said they would ensure the approved edits are reflected in the documents posted to the district website.
