Three things:
1. The rules that apply at school (all the schools involved) should be the rules that apply to the team. If its ok to hold hands at school or to sit together during lunch, assemblies... then the same standards should apply to the team.
2. Mentors should definately be involved with the design and build process if that is what your team wants. This is a matter of continuous debate between FIRST teams, but the bottom line is your team should choose the way it wants to function.
3. Baby <Not Equal> Bath water
