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Board maintains stoles for academics and military; allows club cords for graduation
Summary
Vice President Kristy Fischmann raised a question about graduation stoles; Superintendent Colabufo said stoles have traditionally been for academics and military while clubs may wear cords. The board's majority supported keeping stoles for academics and military only.
A discussion about graduation regalia took place during Board Member Reports on June 8, 2026.
Vice President Kristy Fischmann asked Superintendent Thomas J. Colabufo to address whether Club America could wear stoles at graduation. Colabufo said stoles have been reserved for academics and military, but club members could wear cords to represent their organizations. The board majority agreed that stoles should remain reserved for academic and military recognition; the minutes note students may decorate caps as long as decorations are not inappropriate.
