Mason school officials said they are taking a proactive educational approach in advance of Inauguration Day activities.
Their announcement stated: "Inappropriate comments that may make other students, staff or families feel unwelcome or uncomfortable in school or on the bus will not be tolerated," Superintendent Kevin Bright said in an e-mail sent to parents.
People are expecting students and staff to show respect for President-elect Obama and the incoming administration.
Jeff Schlaeger, Mason High School's psychologist, said "inappropriate comments" occurred around election week when doctored pictures of Obama appeared at the school. Schlaeger is a member of the district's racial equity committee and curriculum organizer for MHS Freshman Diversity Week.
The school is not discouraging students from saying those comments it is stating they won't be tolerated. The historical precedents for not tolerating dissent far outweigh anything positive school officials hope to gain by restricting student's right to free speech.