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Policy committee advances physical education policy allowing students to opt out of locker rooms and shifting grading to participation
Summary
The board's policy committee presented a first reading to update policy 2,422, clarifying that students may participate in physical education when "clothed safely and suitably," may opt out of locker-room use if uncomfortable, and will be graded on participation rather than preparedness.
Ashley, the policy committee chair, presented a first reading of updates to Policy 2,422 (comprehensive physical education). The proposed language removes a requirement for a white T-shirt style uniform, allows jeans depending on activity with prior communication, clarifies that students must wear safe footwear and may choose not to use locker rooms if they feel uncomfortable, and refocuses grading on participation.
"In general, what the new language means is just that attire for class must be safe and appropriate," Ashley said, and added that supervision will be available in locker rooms and during transitions. Board members and staff said the changes came after feedback from families and students and a rapid committee process that included staff and 12-member working groups to revise the language.
