April 21, 2005

Dear St. Odilia School Parents,

Over the last few months, a School Uniform Committee has been diligently reviewing our Uniform Code and code enforcement procedures. Our primary objective was to provide a clear and concise uniform code that would provide better guidelines for enforcement.

This committee was organized as a directive of the School Council as well as Administration. It is School Council’s responsibility to decide whether the school should have a Uniform Policy; and in January, the council unanimously agreed that a Uniform Policy should exist. Administration is now responsible for approving and directing the enforcement of our uniform code. The School Uniform Code is scheduled for approval on Wednesday, April 27^th.

Attached is the Uniform Committee document used to present this proposed code to School Council and Administration on Tuesday, April 19^th. In addition, the Proposed School Uniform Code, effective September 2005; a Proposed Uniform Infraction Policy/Notice; and a list of questions and answers collected are included. Please take the time to read through this information as it provides background and reasoning behind the proposed changes.

Thank you to the parents who have provided committee members, council members, administration and teachers valuable feedback. Although all suggestions could not be incorporated into the Proposed School Uniform Code, please know that it all weighed into the overall process.

Sincerely,

The St. Odilia Uniform Committee

Maggie Towle, Chair
Robin Asleson
Dave Fink, Assistant Principal
Karen Gilray, Middle School Teacher
Ann Heller
Michelle Mechtel, Fourth Grade Teacher
Hope Scannell
Katie Selden, Fifth Grade Teacher
Deanna Turcotte
Anne Weiss
Carole Wroble
Suzanne Zobitz