“This dress code comes to us in the guise of a solution to problems that urgently need addressing—problems that remain unattended while the district drowns our children’s voices in another needless stricture.”

I’m aware that the district has much larger issues, hence the purpose of this petition. Our children are not receiving the services guaranteed to them by law.

I continue by stating:

“The intent of this petition is to directly address Bay District School Board members and articulate our collective refusal to adhere to the new dress code. Instead of enforcing stricter regulations, we urge the Board to address the pressing needs of our education system, starting with the overhaul needed within the district itself. We, the parents, prefer dialogue and necessary reform rather than the bullying of our children into a restrictive dress code. Stand with us for our children's freedom of expression—sign this petition.”