| Mt. Healthy City School District |
| Bylaws & Policies |
5511 - DRESS AND GROOMING
The Board of Education recognizes that each student's mode of dress and grooming is a manifestation of personal style and individual preference. The Board authorizes the Superintendent to establish a school uniform ensuring a six-month's notice is provided to parents in order to promote a safe and healthy school setting and enhance the educational environment. The school uniform shall be incorporated into the Student Code of Conduct or Discipline Code.
Accordingly, the Superintendent shall establish such grooming guidelines as necessary to promote discipline, maintain order, secure the safety of students, and provide a healthy environment conducive to academic purposes. Such guidelines shall prohibit student dress or grooming practices which:
| A. | present a hazard to the health or safety of the student himself/herself or to others in the school; | |
| B. | materially interfere with school work, create disorder, or disrupt the educational program; | |
| C. | cause excessive wear or damage to school property; | |
| D. | prevent the student from achieving his/her own educational objectives because of blocked vision or restricted movement. |
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 involve staff and parents the opportunity to offer suggestions and comments on the required uniform
| B. | develop procedures to assist economically disadvantaged students in obtaining uniforms |
R.C. 3313.20, 3313.60, 3313.661, 3313.665
Revised 7/30/01
Revised 3/20/06