April 23, 2007
Dear Don Callejon Parent/Guardian,
We are continuing the process of looking into school uniforms for Don Callejon School for the 2007-2008 school year and beyond.
According to SCUSD board policy 5259, “These rationale have been cited in support of uniforms.
- Uniforms place all students on equal footing.
- Uniforms remind students of the seriousness of their work at school.
- Uniforms create increased sense of camaraderie and spirit on campus.
- Uniforms could reduce family’s cost of school clothes.
- Uniforms lead to improved student behavior.”
The board policy outlines the procedures necessary to investigate school uniforms.
- The principal indicates in writing that the school is interested in beginning the process.
- The principal forms a school planning committee.
- The school holds a minimum of two informational meetings at times convenient to parents.
- Ballots are distributed to all staff and families. Before a school may require uniforms, 100% of families must be notified; 70% or more of the families must support school uniforms.
- Results of the ballots are tabulated and publicized.
- The school planning committee determines the implementation guidelines.
- The principal communicates in writing to the parents and students how the uniforms will be implemented.
- The school evaluates at the end of the year for the first three years of the program.
At this point, we have completed steps one and two, and we are looking at holding our second informational meeting. This meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 8th at 7:00 PM. Childcare will be provided if necessary.
If you are interested in attending the meeting, please RSVP. You can call at
423-3300, or email dbodenheimer@scusd.net.
Thank you,
Debi Bodenheimer
Principal
