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As a parent that was in bay district schools while we had uniforms, I strongly disagree with the uniforms being enforced !! Getting up everyday to find clothes that don't fit every body style or make you feel comfortable is unacceptable! My son is now in middle school has gotten in trouble for a fishing long sleeve multiple times, taken out of class for Columbia being on the sleeve for what ?! That takes away from learning ! The school board is more focused on the wrong things than actual learning!
Courtney supported: Demand Retraction of Bay District Schools' Restrictive Dress CodeAs a mother to elementary-aged autistic children, two of whom are mostly non-verbal, I am against the dress code limiting color options because I believe it will negatively impact my children's enthusiasm to speak. When they speak, they love to name shapes and colors. They are very interested and engaged in choosing their clothes for school and sometimes a specific shirt can alter their entire mood and help them be successful in the classroom. I was a senior in high school in 2007 when this dress code was introduced and hated it, but I remember that it did NOT include elementary school children. Why does it now?
Katherine supported: Demand Retraction of Bay District Schools' Restrictive Dress CodeThis new dress code does not allow students to express themselves in anyway. Also why is the school making money off this initiative yet we have no idea where that money is going. Zero transparency. Also this creates monetary issues for many parents. Not only do we have to provide school clothes that are within these new guidelines but also clothes for outside of school. If people are already struggling to live how do you expect people to provide all this extra clothing needed to just come to school?
Harmony supported: Demand Retraction of Bay District Schools' Restrictive Dress CodeAs a student I believe this dress code is kind of stupid. And when I say kind of I mean very illogical. I’m going to Mosley next year so I’ll have to wear bright orange and green. How is that any less distracting than my black vans graphic tee?? Secondly, if my shoulders and thighs are so attractive to other people to the point that it’s distracting, we have a COMPLETELY separate and larger issue. Also, what’s with banning sweat pants and pajama pants. What’s wrong with them??? Personally I learn better when I’m comfortable. And certain textures and fabrics that I’d be forced to wear distract me more than some sweat pants ever would. Finally, having to have shorts that practically go down to my knees is so dumb. Finding women’s shorts that abide by this dress code is next to impossible. But I’m not going to not wear shorts because we live in Florida for heavens sake!! It gets hot and I don’t know about other people but I get overheated really easily. Would you rather me wear some Jean shorts and be comfortable and healthy than force me to wear pants and potentially cause me to overheat?? Thank you.
Ellie supported: Demand Retraction of Bay District Schools' Restrictive Dress CodeSchool is already stressful enough for us students, and we do NOT need to have a dress code on top to amplify this stress.
Divya supported: Demand Retraction of Bay District Schools' Restrictive Dress CodeKids are being raised to be used to prison-like environments. Schools surrounded by gates and patrolled by armed guards. Then they graduate and go to a job and sit at a cubicle inside a locked down building with security, key cards, and a fence surrounding it so that they can go home to their gated community. If they do something wrong no matter how slight online or in real life they are canceled or can have their RFID chip turned off and lose access to everything the world has to offer. We were warned about this. Benjamin Franklin said he who would give up freedom for security deserves neither.
This is nothing more than conditioning the next generation to be even more susceptible to fascism. This isn't about safety or colors or the money that parents have to spend or sensory issues. This is about something much greater. No taxation without representation isn't a meme. Our country runs on the fact that if the citizenry tells you they do not want something you cannot rule over us any other way. The fact that this council wants to push forward unpopular laws is a form of tyranny. They should be prepared for anything that happens next because it would be absolutely lawful for the citizenry to do anything in their power to remove them for violating their oaths of office. The people have had enough of these criminals taking office and failing to listen to their bosses. WE THE PEOPLE!
Chris supported: Demand Retraction of Bay District Schools' Restrictive Dress CodeI feel as though that with this new change to the dress code that the district has chosen to ignore the concerns of many parents in this county who may not have the financial stability to buy new clothing for their children to wear to school in order to obey the dress code. For instance, 6 years ago when this dress code was active my mom used to have to drive all over Panama City just in order to get me and my sisters the clothing we needed. I feel like implementing this dress code will force parents like my mom to spend unnecessary money on clothing for their children when this money could go towards paying the rent another month or making sure their kids are well fed.
Jacob supported: Demand Retraction of Bay District Schools' Restrictive Dress CodeBuying school clothes on top of everyday clothes for 2 kids is going to put an unnecessary burden on our family. The prices keep going up and I don't see a lot of room in our budget for extra clothes.
Yana supported: Demand Retraction of Bay District Schools' Restrictive Dress CodeThere are more important things to worry about then how someone is dressed. Some people have sensory issues and this can make it hard for them to learn if they are constantly distracted by the outfit they are wearing. By having everyone where the same thing you are blocking their voice. A lot of people dress so they can express themselves. This let's people get to know eachother better from something so simple.
Lillian supported: Demand Retraction of Bay District Schools' Restrictive Dress CodeI want to be able to express the way i dress, It feels weird to not be able to do that. I feel like An outfit makes up a person. And I have certain ways i dress, and that helps me feel secure. I dont like the feel of School clothing. The sensory issues is me. I have a big problem with the texture. I really hope we can wear what we want instead of dress code.
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