Mountain View Whisman School District

Agenda Item for Board Meeting of 10/17/2024

Agenda Category:  REVIEW AND DISCUSSION

Agenda Item Title:  Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 5132 Dress And Grooming (20 minutes)

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Person Responsible:  Board of Trustees

Background: 
Overview of Policy

This Board policy states that appropriate dress and grooming contribute to a productive learning environment. The Administrative Regulation defines the parameters of the school rules that govern student dress and grooming which are consistent with law, Board policy and administrative regulations.  

Summary of Changes

The latest California School Boards Association-recommended  BP/AR was used as a baseline with changes to "allowable" and "non allowable" dress parameters. These changes are recommended in order to:
• simplify the parameters to increase clarity;
• align the policy/regulations with the MVLA high school district; and
• include comfort, individual expression and respect for cultural and personal styles.

Based on Trustee discussion, staff will bring the Board Policy and Administrative Regulation back for approval at the next meeting.

A copy of the current policy/regulations and an updated copy with the proposed changes have been included with this item.


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