Superintendent Terry Sullivan sends a memo to parents Friday after dress code controversy

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Students protesting at NorKam Secondary Wednesday, Feb. 24.

On Friday, School District 73 sent out a notice to parents in the district regarding the dress code for students.

Earlier this week, NorKam Secondary highlighted the issue with an incident involving 17-year-old Karis Wilson, prompting students to a walk-out and protest.

In response, Superintendent Terrance Sullivan said in a memo:

“I expect you are aware of an issue that occurred at NorKam Secondary School earlier this week. We are reviewing this incident and are concerned about the allegations and treat them very seriously.

"This incident, like all incidents involving our students, is a matter that we cannot discuss publicly. Separately, but timely in regard to the issue at NorKam, is the review of the dress code Administrative Procedure.”

Sullivan added that the dress code has actually been under review for the last three months, and has drafted a new “district administrative procedure” which is currently under review by more senior members.

“Over the next two weeks, it will be discussed and reviewed at the board office, then a draft will be circulated to all of our partner groups for their input," he continued in the memo.

"Once a new Administrative Procedure is in place schools will then be directed to make their dress codes consistent with the new School District Administrative Procedure,” Sullivan said.

No other communication on the issue has been released at this time.