Public commenters urge cap decoration freedom; suspended student asks to march with classmates

During the public comment period, student Kenya Blake asked the board to allow graduating seniors to decorate their caps under a set of enforceable rules, suggesting class advisors could regulate designs and provide plain caps if rules were violated. "She understands that there would be rules. She thinks the class advisor could regulate this," the minutes record.

Also during public comment, Cameron Carnes, described in the minutes as suspended through the end of the school year after an incident involving drugs and a knife, asked the board to allow him to participate in graduation activities and to permit him to walk with his class. Longtime employee Andrew Vandenberg announced his retirement after 30 years, thanked the board and staff and encouraged board members to visit schools. "Thank you so much. I27m grateful for the opportunity," Vandenberg said.