Opinion ID: 2610617
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 10

Heading: Finding as to Appearance and Dress

Text: It is urged that consistent with Griswold v. State of Connecticut, 381 U.S. 479, 85 S.Ct. 1678, 14 L.Ed.2d 510, the right to wear a beard and to wear the attire he so chooses as long as it is neat are among rights of privacy flowing from the first eight amendments to the United States Constitution and attention is called to the board's finding: Although, Mr. Jergeson appeared at the hearing in a business suit with his beard and hair trimmed, prior thereto he was seen by members of this Board when his appearance was inappropriate for the teaching profession. This could not well be a basis for reversal in view of the board's conclusion: His personal appearance did not afford grounds for removal. However, his general appearance did not set a proper example for high school students. (Emphasis supplied.)