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Board approves code of conduct after debate over backpack/bag size and possible survey
Summary
The board approved the district code of conduct. Members discussed concerns about the dress‑code policy that limits bag sizes and suggested surveying students and staff or letting committees review the policy before major changes.
The board voted to approve the district code of conduct after a period of discussion focused mainly on dress‑code details and allowable bag sizes.
A board member and a parent asked that the policy be reviewed to allow bags large enough for Chromebooks and calculators. One parent urged a survey of students to "know how they're doing" and to identify whether complaints are health‑ or privacy‑related. A board member said committees should be allowed to complete review before changes are considered. After discussion and assurances that the code can be amended in the future, the motion to approve the code of conduct passed by voice vote.
No immediate amendments to the code were adopted; members recommended monitoring the policy's effects and considering a survey or committee review in the coming year.
