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Clothing is prohibited that bears statements, slogans, images, illustrations, or
insignia that are indecent, offensive, obscene, profane, lewd, vulgar; or that
harasses, threatens, intimidates, demeans, suggests, or promotes violence
against an individual or group of individuals because of their gender, color,
race, religion, disability, or national origin, or otherwise constitutes sexual or
other forms of harassment prohibited by Board policy or the Student
Handbook; or that advertises, promotes, or depicts alcoholic beverages, tobacco
products, or illegal drugs.

Such guidelines shall establish the dress requirements for members of the
athletic teams, bands, and other school groups when representing the District
at a public event.

The Superintendent shall develop administrative guidelines to implement this
policy which:

A. designate the principal as the arbiter of student dress and
grooming in his/her building;

Final interpretations of appropriate dress and grooming reside
with the building principal and/or his/her designees. The
building administrator may make modifications to this code if
special events or activities are planned. Nothing herein is
intended to interfere with a student's ability to exercise his/her
religious rights. Students may apply for an exemption from this
policy if it interferes with a sincerely held religious belief.

B. instruct staff members to demonstrate by example and precept
wholesome attitudes toward neatness, cleanliness, propriety,
modesty, and good sense in attire and appearance.

Students who violate the foregoing rules will not be admitted to class and may
be suspended from school.

R.C. 3313.20, 3313.60, 3313.661, 3313.665
Adopted 8/1/09

DUE PROCESS RIGHTS – (5611)
The Board of Education recognizes that students waive certain constitutional
rights, regarding their education.
Accordingly, the Board establishes the following procedures:

A. Student subject to suspension:

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