Code: GBCA 
Adopted: 11/09/11 
Revised/Readopted: 6/20/17
Orig. Code(s): GBCB  

The Board recognizes that the grooming and dress of Northwest Regional Education Service District (NWRESD) personnel directly and indirectly affect the learning and work environment of the NWRESD. It is also recognized that NWRESD personnel have a responsibility for leadership through the example they set. 

All staff when on duty shall be allowed to wear religious attire, in accordance with the employee’s sincerely held religious beliefs, while maintaining religious neutrality and refraining from endorsing religion in the educational environment. 

The NWRESD retains the authority to specify religious dress guidelines for staff that will prevent such matters from having an adverse impact on the education process. 

The superintendent may develop guidelines to implement this policy. 

 END OF POLICY

Legal Reference(s):

• ORS 243.650(7)
  
• ORS 327.109 
  
• ORS 334.125(7) 
  
• ORS 339.351
  
• ORS 659.850
  
• ORS 659A.030
• OR. CONST., art. I, § 5. 
• U.S. CONST. amend. I. 

Cross Reference(s): 

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