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Marshall ISD board adopts 2026–27 student handbook, requires clear or black mesh backpacks
Summary
The Marshall ISD Board approved the 2026–27 student handbook, which includes a new requirement that students use a clear or black mesh backpack. The vote was unanimous (5–0).
Board President Brad Burris opened discussion and Assistant Superintendent Andy Chilcoat presented the proposed Marshall ISD Student Handbook for the 2026–27 school year, noting a specific uniformity and safety measure: the handbook will include a requirement that students use a clear or black mesh backpack.
Trustee Cathy Marshall moved to approve the handbook and Trustee Lee Lewis seconded. The board approved the handbook by a 5–0 vote (Brad Burris, Chase Palmer, Bettye Fisher, Lee Lewis and Cathy Marshall voting for the motion). The minutes record the backpack language as a stated requirement rather than a suggestion: “requirement of a Clear or Black Mesh Backpack.” The handbook was adopted as presented for implementation in the upcoming school year.
