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Comment on Parents plan to sue school district over uniforms 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.

Comment on Parents plan to sue school district over uniforms 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.

Comment on Parents plan to sue school district over uniforms by SSD Supporter

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

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

Comment on Parents plan to sue school district over uniforms 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.

Comment on Parents plan to sue school district over uniforms 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.

Comment on Parents plan to sue school district over uniforms 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!

Comment on Parents plan to sue school district over uniforms 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??

Comment on Parents plan to sue school district over uniforms by Janice

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

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

Comment on Parents plan to sue school district over uniforms by SSD Supporter

SSD Supporter — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:29:29 +0000

Sarah, I think some of the people you continue to libel are tight with a number of big-time lawyers. Are you really sure you want to go there?

Comment on Parents plan to sue school district over uniforms by randy

randy — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:12:59 +0000

I’m still scratching my head and wondering why you single out ONE board member, when the vote was UNANIMOUS. I would think your anger would be greater for the members who changed their votes. This appears to be a vendetta towards this one member. You people need to wake up and realize you do NOT have the support of this community, and in fact,you are an embarrassment to this community and to your children. I would roll my eyes over this whole situation, but I guess that would invite you people to file a lawsuit against me.