Board of Education Votes to Suspend Policy on Memorials
Memorial chairs will be allowed to be displayed at Mason High School commencement
The Mason Public Schools (MPS) Board of Education held a special meeting today to review Board Policy 7250.01 which outlines public memorials.
Following a period of public comment, the Board of Education voted unanimously to suspend the policy for commencement tomorrow and allow empty chairs to be displayed at graduation in remembrance of two students, Amanda Blue and Lilian Klages, who passed in August 2023. The empty chairs will be placed at graduation with approval from their parents.
The board will revisit Policy 7250.01 at a future meeting. The community is encouraged to attend and engage in the public forum to provide input on policy changes prior to any final action.
Policy 7250.01 was initially proposed to the MPS Board of Education in March 2020, but was tabled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was reintroduced, presented for two readings at public meetings and passed during an open Board of Education meeting earlier this year. The policy was enacted with input from mental health experts and in order to ensure appropriate and consistent treatment of all memorials associated with the district.
Mason Public Schools and the MPS Board of Education remain dedicated to fostering a supportive environment for healing, remembrance and celebration. We will continue to listen and care for our students and families, especially during moments of shared sorrow and reflection.
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