Policy Code: 5021 Clear Bag Policy

In order to provide a safe and secure environment for our parents, community members, students, athletes, staff, and officials, Brunswick County Schools will implement a Clear Bag Policy for all major events held on the campus of BCS high schools including football and basketball games. School staff will continue to implement security checkpoints and approved bag searches.

Except for the approved exceptions to the clear bag policy listed below, all bags carried by event attendees must be either a) clear plastic or vinyl bags that do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12” in size, or b) clear plastic freezer/sandwich bags (gallon-size or smaller). All attendees carrying non-approved bags will be denied entry and asked to return the bag to their vehicle or other off-campus location before entering the event.

Approved exceptions: (need not be clear, but will be subject to appropriate inspection at the entrance)

Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5” x 6.5” (approximately the size of a hand), with or without a handle or strap

Medically necessary items

Diaper bags with an attending infant/toddler

Individual exceptions may be made by the site administrator in extraordinary circumstances and after appropriate inspection of the bag at issue.

Adopted: October 4, 2022

Revised: