Comments on: Parents plan to sue school district over uniforms

By: Rufus

Rufus — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:53:38 +0000

I do not have kids, but I am not just “watching the parade go by”. I hope to have them one day and I am very interested in how this issue resolves. I am interested in what the school board does and how they handle this situation. I pay my taxes and live here, too. I also agree with “who cares”, in that the people who do not agree with the board’s decision are taking maybe the only option left to them, which is to sue. Why do so many have such a huge problem with that? If the decision to implement uniforms is sound and has the support some claim, it will still be there when the dust settles. I wish all parents would get involved and fight for what they think is right for their children. That would improve the quality of our schools more than any single thing, in my opinion.

On a related note, why not put this up for referendum? I do not know the legal ins and outs of that, but it would settle the support issue. The first problem I see would be paying for it out of the school budget and I do not think the board would go for that, but just a thought.

Sophie-Anne- Way to get up off the mat.

By: who cares

who cares — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:02:53 +0000

I don’t care how this ends up, but those of you so offended by the parent speaking against the uniforms should really chillax. Who cares if they want to spend their time and money fighting this thing. It’s not like they’re killing puppies or personally attacking your mom. You guys aren’t the school board members or administrators who made the policy, which seems to be the only ones these folks are criticising. Let them complain. Maybe it’ll work out for them and maybe it won’t, but that’s their problem.

And I can understand a parent wanting to stop this spending $50 to do it. I’m sure in their mind that’s less than it’ll cost them to put uniforms on their kids for even the first year. It’s a gamble but maybe it’ll work out for them. Probably not, but apparently they’re willing to take that risk.

By: Amazed

Amazed — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:24:39 +0000

Sophie – according to the article in the SDN, the group of parents are asking for 50.00 donations toward legal fees. Ok, that’s fine, but I’m thinking truly concerned parents are going to use their 50.00 for uniforms for their kids. As for the writer of the article – seems like she quoted Sarah and basically said what’s been in other newspapers. Unless I missed something, I did not see that she interjected her own opinions at all. As for being embarrassing – well, you did get that right, but it wasn’t the article in the paper that’s causing the embarrassment.

By: Sophie-Anne

Sophie-Anne — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:31:50 +0000

Rufus Whofus? I’ve been called much worse. [dusts dirt off shoulders]

On a much more important note than anything Whofus would contribute to the conversation, I’d like to add that the SDN report on this story is embarrassing. Brian Hawkins needs to consider who he hires from now on.

By: SSD Supporter

SSD Supporter — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:56:57 +0000

I’m with you, Change! It is time to move forward.

By: Credit where credit is due

Credit where credit is due — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:45:59 +0000

Change of Direction, I have no idea who you are but I have a lot of respect for you for your post. Thank you for being a rational adult, listening to all sides of the issue and making up your mind to do what you feel is best.

By: Amazed

Amazed — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:26:46 +0000

Well said Momof2 – but keep in mind that the parents creating this mess aren’t real interested in those issues. I can just imagine what they’d be saying/doing if they were confronted with an issue like the Itawamba school is having.

By: Change of Direction

Change of Direction — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:18:07 +0000

Okay folks, I was one of the vocal parents. After talking and listening to both sides, we have made a decision to support the school district. In my personal meetings, I now realize these changes are for the better of our community and our schools. Actually, I was surprisingly impressed. AND get ready folks, more changes on the horizon!

I also learned I am not the only vocal person that was/is riding the fence. (shocking to say the least) I will admit that this issue has consumed a majority of my time and effort that I should have spent with my family and my job. The emails, phone calls, and meetings are of the past….we are moving on!

Feeling feather light and comfortable with our decision!

See you at the Black & Gold parade!

P.S. I am pledging my 50 bucks to families in need! Also joining the PTA!

By: Momof2SSDkids

Momof2SSDkids — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:19:07 +0000

Too bad the energy and money being spent (for the lawsuit) against the school uniforms issue is not being spent on things like, oh, I don’t know, suporting the teachers, arguing about curriculum, volunteering for other school activities. All the naysayers against this silly issue should focus on something more important, say decreasing the drop out rate or increasing state test scores??!!

Why not send your kids to private schools if you don’t like the uniform policy…oh wait. They require uniforms TOO. Ever wonder why that is??

By: Janice

Janice — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:33:24 +0000

Sarah, please add “liar” to the list of things you have been called.