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Mesquite ISD board OKs student code of conduct after handbook questions
Summary
Trustees approved the student code of conduct on the consent agenda after a trustee pulled the handbook to ask about the clear-backpack policy and dress-code changes (including allowing plain jeans). The board voted to adopt the handbook as presented.
The Mesquite Independent School District Board of Trustees voted to approve the student code of conduct during the consent agenda after a trustee pulled the handbook for clarification about specific provisions.
A trustee asked for an explanation of the clear-backpack protocol for athletes and band members; a district staff member said non‑clear athletic bags are turned in at the front office or left at field houses and coaches retrieve them, and that campuses have processes (for example, using laundry carts to collect non‑clear backpacks). Trustee questions also touched on dress-code changes; the presentation noted the handbook adds plain jeans to the standardized dress options while maintaining color and style requirements and removes the requirement that principals designate spirit days for certain campus shirts.
After discussion, a motion to approve the student handbook was made (mover named in the meeting transcript) and the board voted in favor. President Carbo announced, “Ayes have it, motion carries.”
