The Joplin Board of Education has given the green light to change district policy to forbid visible tattoos.

Teachers were previously required to wear clothing that “minimizes” tattoos, but it did not prohibit part or all of the tattoo from showing. Board members appeared to be unanimous about tattoos being inappropriate in a classroom setting and authorized the policy change.

Board member Jeff Flowers said, “There’s a stigma associated with (tattoos), and it’s not a goo... Read More

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