Nose rings request carries for Chester County students in grades 4-12

When the Chester County Board of Education met last Thursday, Wes McPeake, Chester County High School Assistant Principal, requested the board vote to revise the handbook for students to include grades four and up regarding rings to the ears and hands to be changed to the ears, nose, and hands. Shane Connor discussed verbiage will need to be changed in the handbook. Mark Griffin stated it will need to be revised to single piercing. Troy Kilzer stated it will need to be a stand alone statement for the nose, with no connections or obvious obstructions or safety hazards. Mark Griffin requested a motion to revise the CCBOE Policy 6.310 and the student handbook to read the following:
“Body piercings are limited to the ears and nose. Single body piercings, including rings, may be worn through the nose. No piercings or rings should be of the size, type or design that would pose a safety hazard due to entanglement.”
Jeff Harris seconded the motion. Norris Frank asked for a roll call vote. The following voted aye: Shane Connor, Mark Griffin, and Jeff Harris. Norris Frank and Becky Hutcherson voted nay. Majority carried.
The board of education also approved the Innovative High School Program Policy to provide more career preparation opportunities for Chester County students. It will create partnerships between CC schools, local employers and post secondary institutions to reimagine preparing students for success after high school.
Additionally, the board voted to donate $1,000 to the 2022 CCHS Seniors for Project Graduation.