Although the results of surveys sent home at the beginning of the school year haven't been presented to the school board yet, several board members have made it clear they'll only support the measure if parents are behind it. A report on the survey is scheduled for tomorrow's meeting. School uniforms should be supported by parents, said board member Jacqueline Wolchko. She said that some people think uniforms encourage school loyalty and promote positive attitudes. Mary Helen Hughes, a mother of three in Doylestown Borough, agrees.
Uniforms foster a sense of pride and belonging.
David Wetzel, board president, said he's keeping an open mind on the matter but doesn't think the district should interfere with children's self-expression. Kids need to show their individuality. They try to express that through their clothing. The district is considering a voluntary code of khaki slacks, shorts and jumpers with blue tops. But Hughes and other parents say that if the policy isn't mandatory, then the district should not bother.