302.552.3700 | 1502 Spruce Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19805 | www.redclay.k12.de.us John Dickinson High School & Thomas McKean High School A Proposal to Institute Uniforms at both schools in the 2015-2016 School Year Brian Mattix & Byron Murphy
Presentation Objectives Review each school’s process Provide the rationale for this path forward Provide feedback received by each school Provide details of the proposed uniform policy at each school Provide details of the plans to inform our school communities Slide 2 1/14/2015 Presentation to the Board of Education
Keywords around this process Flexibility Affordability Consistency Slide 3 1/14/2015 Presentation to the Board of Education
Process & Timeline - JDHS 9/23/2014 – Dickinson Leadership Team votes to initiate process to adopt a uniform 10/6/2014 – First Uniform Committee Meeting (afternoon and evening) 10/15/2014 – Uniform Committee Meeting (afternoon only) 10/22/2014 – Uniform Committee Meeting (Afternoon and Evening) 10/30/2014 – Uniform Committee Meeting (Afternoon Only) 11/6/2014 – Scheduled Uniform Committee Meeting – canceled due to Referendum Meeting 11/13/2014 – Uniform Committee Meeting 11/20/2014 – Student Focus Groups 12/3/2014 – Final Vote within Uniform Committee Slide 4 1/14/2015 Presentation to the Board of Education
JDHS Information Sessions Oct 9, 2014 – Faculty Meeting Oct 10, 2014 – DSA Meeting (Parent- Teacher-Student Organization) Oct 23, 2014 – Community Advisory Board Meeting Oct 28, 2014 – Red Clay Choice Information Night Nov 3, 2014 – RCPAC Presentation Slide 5 1/14/2015 Presentation to the Board of Education
Process & Timeline - TMHS April 2014 - McKean BLT votes to begin process to adopt a school uniform May 2014 - McKean informs district office of their intent May 2014 - Uniform Committee chair named but holds from any work during summer break, including enlisting more members 8/20/14 - Uniform Committee meeting – discussed research and process 8/27/14 - First PTSO Meeting when Principal Mattix shared that McKean was going through the process. 100% of attending parents supported it 9/3/14 - BLT meeting when Uniform sub-committee was formed – began listing ideas to include in policy 10/3/14 - BLT meeting when Uniform sub-committee met 10/16/14 - Uniform Committee meeting – first draft of policy 10/30/14 - Uniform Committee meeting – surveys drafted 12/4/14 - BLT meeting when Uniform sub-committee met 12/16/14 – Uniform Committee tallied student and staff votes 1/8/15 - BLT meeting when Uniform sub-committee met – finalized policy Slide 6 1/14/2015 Presentation to the Board of Education
TMHS Information Sessions Apr 4, 2014 – Faculty Meeting Sep 24, 2014 – PTSO Meeting Sep 3, 2014 – Building Leadership Team Meeting Oct 29, 2014 – PTSO Meeting Jan 7-9,2015 – Student Lunch Feedback Sessions Upcoming sessions scheduled for March, April, and May Slide 7 1/14/2015 Presentation to the Board of Education
Rationale for moving to Uniforms Desire to be able to easily identify students who shouldn’t be in the building Positive Feedback from Colleagues in Red Clay Desire to reduce distractions in the classrooms and hallways Desire to build a climate that prepares students for their future Slide 8 1/14/2015 Presentation to the Board of Education
Survey Information - JDHS Three surveys conducted – Students, Parents, and Teachers Surveys opened on 10/20/2014 Student surveys administered from 10/20 to 10/22 Surveys Closed on 11/3/2014 Parent surveys available online, and at 10/24 and 10/30 football games as well as the 10/27 volleyball match Slide 9 1/14/2015 Presentation to the Board of Education
Key Results from JDHS Surveys 80 parent surveys completed 45 teacher surveys completed 540 student surveys completed 74% of parents had students who attended a school with a uniform in the past 51% of teachers have worked in a school with a uniform Slide 10 1/14/2015 Presentation to the Board of Education
Dickinson Percent of Respondents In Favor and Opposed 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% Yes 50% No 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Parent Student Teacher Slide 11 1/14/2015 Presentation to the Board of Education
Survey Information - TMHS Three surveys conducted Students, Parents, and Teachers Student surveys administered from 12/9 – 12/ 11 during advisory period Parent Survey Opened in November and is still open, with most responses completed in December Parent surveys available online and at PTSO meetings Staff surveys completed 12/9 - 12/11 Slide 12 1/14/2015 Presentation to the Board of Education
Key Results from TMHS Surveys Surveys Completed 89 Parents 738 Students (91%) 56 Teachers 69% of Parents responded that they felt uniforms would reduce bullying 66% of Parents responded that they felt uniforms would reduce peer pressure 47% of Parents responded that uniforms would make finances more challenging Many students who initially voted against, have been more agreeable after Open Lunch Forums with the principal Slide 13 1/14/2015 Presentation to the Board of Education
McKean Percent of Respondents In Favor and Opposed 100.00% 90.00% 80.00% 70.00% 60.00% Yes 50.00% No 40.00% 30.00% 20.00% 10.00% 0.00% Parent Student Teacher Slide 14 1/14/2015 Presentation to the Board of Education
Uniform Proposal (1of4) Uniform policy is in effect from the time of arrival at school until school is dismissed for the day. Nothing prohibited by the RCCSD Dress Code is permitted by this policy. Deal with issue of contract with parent signature at beginning of year Section 1: Apparel Specifications Golf / polo style shirt Solid color – Green, blue, grey, white, or black [Dickinson will allow any solid color] Short or long-sleeved Long-sleeved undershirt is permitted underneath short-sleeve shirts, provided that they are white, gray or black Solid dress shirt – no more than two buttons undone Sweater / Sweatshirt / Fleece Solid color – Green, blue, grey, white, or black Crewneck or V-Neck Button-down or zippered cardigan Solid color collared shirt must be worn underneath - all sweaters, sweatshirts, or fleeces No hoodies – except McKean Gear Suit coats & suits are permitted Pants Dockers, Chino, Cargo, or Suit style pants – solid khaki, navy blue, or black, or gray No Jeans or corduroy material No leggings, yoga pants, pajama pants, skinny jeans/pants or stretch-material pants No rolled-up pants or saggy pants (Pants must be worn on the hips or at the waist, belts are optional unless needed to hold the hip/waistline) Slide 15 1/14/2015 Presentation to the Board of Education
Uniform Proposal (2of4) Shorts / Skirts Dockers, Cargo, or Chino style – khaki, navy blue, or black, or gray Hem of garment must reach to a point no more than 4 inches above the knee. (we state knee length) No saggy shorts/skirts (Shorts/skirts must be worn on the hips or at the waist, belts are optional unless needed to hold the hip/waistline) No stretch material (especially skirts) Tights: must be solid color and solid material Belts – If a belt is worn it may be any material or color. Shoes Any sneaker, dress shoe, or boot with closed toe and heel No flip-flops, slides, slippers, or moccasins Sandals are permitted, provided they have a heel strap McKean Gear Polo Shirts and Sweatshirts with the McKean logo are always permitted Sweatpants and T-Shirts are permitted only on specially designated days Team uniforms (tops only) and other team apparel – if provided through the team – are permitted at all times. Some team uniforms may deemed inappropriate for wear during school hours. Outer Wear – Coats must be stored in the student’s locker prior to attending their first class of the day. This provision may be waived at the discretion of the administration. Slide 16 1/14/2015 Presentation to the Board of Education
Uniform Proposal (3of4) Section 2: Procedures and Consequences First Offense: Removal from class parent contact loaner uniform provided referral to uniform “bank” Second Offense: Removal from class Parent conference (can be phone conference) Detention Loaner uniform provided Third Offense: Removal from class Parent conference (can be phone conference) In-School Suspension Fourth Offense and beyond: Removal from class Suspension During the first student week, the intervention team will be counseling students about the new policy in hopes to avoid applying consequences. There will be no consequences for any student on the first day of the school year when that student’s grade is in session or if the student begins late on the student’s first day. All students will be provided all uniform information when the registration process is initiated. Slide 17 1/14/2015 Presentation to the Board of Education
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