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Board approves expanded cords and cap decorating with height restriction for commencement
Summary
After staff and student input, the board approved expanded cords and limited cap decorating for commencement, citing staff concerns about enforcement; the motion passed 7-0.
North Bend High School students will be allowed expanded graduation cords and to decorate caps at commencement under guidelines the board approved Dec. 11.
Principal Shane Brown reported more than 90% of students supported both changes while staff feedback was more mixed, citing concerns about policing decorations and potential conflicts with families. Director Anna Huit moved to approve the expansion of cords and permit cap decorating with a height restriction; Director Julie B. Hale seconded. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0. Director Megan Kronsteiner–Cahill recommended consulting legal counsel on the policy implementation.
The board instructed staff to draft a short set of guidelines (including the height restriction) to be applied at the ceremony. The minutes do not record the exact height limit or final text of the guidelines; the board’s vote indicates support while delegating details and enforcement planning to staff.
