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Board places first reading on graduation‑attire policy requiring 30‑day principal approval for non‑school cords
Summary
On first reading trustees added language to policy 4.607 requiring students who want to wear cords or sashes not issued by the school to request principal approval 30 days before graduation; trustees asked staff to draft clearer guidelines to avoid claims of discrimination.
Trustees advanced an amendment to policy 4.607 (graduation activities) on first reading to add a requirement that students seeking to wear cords or sashes not issued by the school must request principal approval 30 days prior to graduation.
The chair explained the change is intended to give principals time to approve or deny requests in advance. One trustee expressed concern about potential claims of discrimination if the policy lacks clear procedures and suggested staff provide guidance or a preapproved list of acceptable stoles and cords prior to the second reading.
"My concern is if there's not some guidelines and procedure that there's gonna be, claims of discrimination," a trustee said, urging the board to consider guardrails and a clear approval process. The item will return for second reading with staff recommendations.
