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Standardized Dress in Middle Schools. Rodney Brown Dan Dukes Kim Farmer George McFarland. Overview of Proposal. 2014-2015 School Year AISD Middle Schools only Safety and Security for our Schools Involve Community in Fall 2013 Recommendation to Board- Spring 2014. Why Middle School .
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Standardized Dress in Middle Schools Rodney Brown Dan Dukes Kim Farmer George McFarland
Overview of Proposal • 2014-2015 School Year • AISD Middle Schools only • Safety and Security for our Schools • Involve Community in Fall 2013 • Recommendation to Board- Spring 2014
Why Middle School • Unique changes occurring in middle school • Physical and Emotional Changes • Awareness of socio-economic differences • Could serve as a “pilot” for expansion in AISD
Research Supporting Standardized Dress • Positive school attitude • Reduces negative peer pressure • Less pressure on families to purchase expensive clothing • Reduces disciplinary sanctions • Focused mindset for an academic environment
Cost Implications • Cost reduction for many families • Support for families who can’t afford standardized dress throughCommunity Organizations