LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Policy Bulletin

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Office of Educational Services

TITLE: Guidelines For Halloween Activities

ROUTING

Local District Superintendents

Administrators of Instruction

Administrators of Operations

Instructional Directors

Operations Coordinators

School Site Administrators

School Site Employees

NUMBER: BUL-5298.1

ISSUER: Earl R. Perkins, Assistant Superintendent

School Operations

Thelma Meléndez de Santa Ana, Ph.D.

Chief Executive Officer

Office of Educational Services

DATE: October 26, 2015

MAJOR

CHANGES:

This revision replaces Bulletin BUL-5298.0 of the same title dated October 18, 2010,

issued by the Office of the Superintendent. The content has been updated to reflect

current contact information and organizational structure.

GUIDELINES: This Bulletin outlines District Policy regarding Halloween activities to allow

students to participate in enjoyable, positive, and controlled activities, while

maintaining student safety.

The following guidelines shall apply:

Students may wear costumes to school according to guidelines established by

the school.

One of the most important mandates is that costumes shall not be demeaning

to any person or group based on age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender

identity (boys as girls and vice versa), nationality, race, religion, sex, sexual

orientation or to any individual staff or student at the school.

Costumes may not cause a significant disruption or distraction to the school

program such as revealing costumes (e.g., low cut, French maids, nightwear,

and bathing suits).

No costume can be worn that is unsafe or that may create a safety hazard.

No weapons or replica weapons are to be brought to school.

No masks are allowed that completely hide the identity of the student; how-

ever, masks may be worn during a parade or other specific activity, provided

that safety is not hindered, as determined by the site administrator.

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No costumes are allowed that would impair a student’s vision or movement

(e.g., ability to climb stairs).

All restrictions and guidelines regarding obscene materials or prohibited substances

remain in effect.

AUTHORITY: This is a policy of the Chief Executive Officer of Educational Services.

ASSISTANCE: Please contact your Local District Operations Coordinator for questions. For

further information, please contact the Office of School Operations at (213) 241-

5337.