Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 9/7/2021 - 7:00 PM
Category: DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS
Type: Action
Subject: 10.8 Board Policy 5127 High School Graduation Ceremonies And Activities
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Attachment Summary
File Attachment:
BP 5127 High School Graduation Ceremonies And Activites - LVJUSD revised.pdf
Quick Summary / Abstract: Staff will present Board Policy 5127 High School Graduation Ceremonies and Activities For the First Reading
Background: In order to keep our District up-to-date and in compliance with changes in the laws, new and revised policies and regulations are often recommended or adopted by our Board of Education.
Status The following proposed revised Board Policy is being presented according to current Board of Education Policy Bylaw 9310 – Policy Development and Adoption Process.

• BP 5127 High School Graduation Ceremonies And Activities - revised

BP 5127 High School Graduation Ceremonies And Activities; revision reflects Education Code 35183.1, as added by AB 1248 (Ch. 804, 5127 of 2018), permits students to wear tribal regalia or recognized objects of religious or cultural significance as an adornment to the customary cap and gown. However, the District may exercise
discretion to prohibit any item that is likely to cause a substantial disruption of, or material interference with, the ceremony.
Fiscal Impact There is no impact to the General Fund.
Superintendent's Recommendation: Approve Board Policy/Administrative Regulation from Series 5000 for the First Reading.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Terri Saenz - Executive Secretary
Signed By:
Darrel Avilla - Director of Student Services
Signed By:
Kelly Bowers, Ed.D. - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Emily Prusso Moved, Member Kristie Wang seconded to approve the Original motion 'Approve Board Policy/Administrative Regulation from Series 5000 for the First Reading.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0
   
Craig Bueno     Yes
Anne White     Yes
Emily Prusso     Yes
Kristie Wang     Yes
Yanira Guzman     Yes