HISD principal sets dress code - for parents

[Beau Vine 54,258]

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A Houston Independent School District high school has a new dress code. But it’s not for students, who already have a school uniform. It’s for their parents.

James Madison High School will turn away parents if they show up at the school wearing bonnets, pajamas, hair rollers or leggings, among other clothing items, according to a memo signed by the school’s new principal, Carlotta Outley Brown. The new parent dress code is posted on the front page of the school’s website.

 

“Parents, we do value you as a partner in your child’s education,” Outley Brown, herself a graduate of Madison High School, said in the memo. “However, please know we have to have standards, most of all we must have high standards.”

While some said the guidelines were necessary to maintain a dignified atmosphere, others have taken issue, saying the rules codify deeper issues tied to class, gender and race.

“I’m almost insulted,” said Tomiko Miller, the mother of a Madison High School student. “I really think it was discriminatory, the language that was used. It was demeaning. And I’m African American — and if it’s misty outside and I have a hair bonnet on, I don’t see how that’s anyone’s business.”

Zeph Capo, president of the Houston Federation of Teachers, called codes relating to women’s hair “classist,” “belittling” and “dismissive.”

 

“I’m sorry — this principal may have plenty of money and time to go to the hairdresser weekly and have her stuff done,” he said. “Who are you to judge others who may not have the same opportunities that you do? Having a wrap on your head is not offensive. It should not be controversial.”

HISD administrators declined to comment on the mandate, and Outley Brown did not respond to a call seeking comment. District policy allows each school to establish standards for student attire and personal grooming, but no policy addresses the appearance of parents.

The parent dress code was issued the day after KPRC-TV (Channel 2) reported a parent attempting to enroll her daughter at Madison High School had been turned away because of how she was dressed. The mother, who was wearing a T-shirt dress and headscarf, said the school called police to remove her from the property when she demanded to see the parent dress code she had supposedly broken. Outley Brown’s memo detailing a parent dress code is dated the next day.

 

[phdhorn 6,224]

Proally all those MILFs hoping VY will show up for some alumni event.

[TwiceHorn 31,503]

What's a bonnet?

[Telegraph_it 3,358]

3 minutes ago, TwiceHorn said:

What's a bonnet?

Could be this

 

Or this

 

[The University 851]

definitely this

 

[Asithappens 974]

So all the parents who shop at Wal Mart will need to go home to change clothes before they head to their kid's school?

[Grippe 313]

But why?  I see nothing but bias and bad judgement in this decision!!!!

[Steamboat1874 4,069]

And of course it comes in blue.....

Edited April 24, 2019 by Steamboat1874

[Etexhorn13 3,052]

[Wally Fairway 5,565]

15 minutes ago, Grippe said:

But why?  I see nothing but bias and bad judgement in this decision!!!!

 

(file that under things that cannot be unseen)
thanks - I threw up in my mouth (and for the sake of sanity, I deleted the photo from the quote)

[Your Mom 4,806]

33 minutes ago, phdhorn said:

Proally all those MILFs hoping VY will show up for some alumni event.

M... yes     ILF... doubtful.  

[phdhorn 6,224]

Yeah, I was kinda thinkin' that as well. 

[Fuck Tim Beck 3,834]

Good for the principal. And also :

[Cheeseweasel 26,438]

If they ban Yoga Pants, we riot.

[clapclapclap 9,000]

20 minutes ago, Your Mom said:

M... yes     ILF... doubtful.  

Thanks for finally exercising some restraint, mom.

[ChickenSandwich 9,843]

3 minutes ago, BurntEyes said:

These are not the same women found shopping at Whole Foods in downtown Austin.

I assure you, Yoga Pants are not always a positive.

Yoga Pants are a privilege, not a right. 

[SDG 3,319]

3 minutes ago, BurntEyes said:

These are not the same women found shopping at Whole Foods in downtown Austin.

I assure you, Yoga Pants are not always a positive.

Well; okay then only Vic will riot.  

[clapclapclap 9,000]

^^^ One riot, one Rangers fan.

[NeverMarryAStripper 21,907]

These are not the same women found shopping at Whole Foods in downtown Austin.
I assure you, Yoga Pants are not always a positive.

It’s for the kid’s safety, yoga pants can only withstand a certain amount of pressure before they explode.

[ImissWallyPryor 9,046]

Speaking of that, whatever became of GOO?

[Nice Guy Eddie 13,515]

It shouldn't be too much to ask any visitor, parent, employee and student to dress at a certain level.  Schools can't force parents to set a good example at home but they can require it on school grounds.  I would assume that the principal understands that not every parent works at a bank, so its doubtful that business professional attire is the expectation.

Most likely the communication of this policy was close to non-existent so you're going to get upset parents. 

Edited April 24, 2019 by Nice Guy Eddie

[jimmyjazz 45,979]

Might be racist . . . might not . . . Principal Brown:

[Huckleberry 33,006]

Yeah, that jacket isn't doing her argument any favors. Talk about distracting.

[ChickenSandwich 9,843]

[jimmyjazz 45,979]

Well, she does have a doctorate in education.  Those things don't grow on trees, you know.

[phdhorn 6,224]

3 minutes ago, Huckleberry said:

Yeah, that jacket isn't doing her his argument any favors. Talk about distracting.

I mean, it ain't real clear from that pic.

[Armybrat 40,851]

Appears to be pretty rude tho.

[futureman 22,488]

1 hour ago, clapclapclap said:

^^^ One riot, one Rangers fan.

clapclapclap 

[deadshank 24,653]

1 hour ago, jimmyjazz said:

Might be racist . . . might not . . . Principal Brown:

David Denison to provide ruling prior to all the facts being in. 

[High Plains Drifter 11,050]

Classic case of

Good Idea, Bad Implementation

 

 

[DaggerHorns 3,085]

1 hour ago, jimmyjazz said:

Might be racist . . . might not . . . Principal Brown:

Just as I expected, she’s fat.

[Drew 2,494]

The only question would be the head wrap.  Like a woman who doesn't have time to do her hair all nice and just throws on a bandana/wrap to drop off her kids.  Now show caps/pajamas/rollers, absolutely agree with her.

[Lat22 4,015]

HISD is a total shit show.

[clapclapclap 9,000]

25 minutes ago, Drew said:

The only question would be the head wrap.  Like a woman who doesn't have time to do her hair all nice and just throws on a bandana/wrap to drop off her kids.

I think this may be how the courts strike down the policy, it discriminates against Jheri Curl wearers.

@Soul Glo

 

Edited April 24, 2019 by clapclapclap

[Drew 2,494]

Yeah I figure people will try to say it's discrimination against a certain section of people.

[Armybrat 40,851]

48 minutes ago, Lat22 said:

HISD is a total shit show.

Has been since my brother’s SIL was president of their school board decades ago.

[Steel Shank 9,428]

4 hours ago, Grippe said:

But why?  I see nothing but bias and bad judgement in this decision!!!!

wheelfuckinghouse

[Fuck Tim Beck 3,834]

1 hour ago, Drew said:

Yeah I figure people will try to say it's discrimination against a certain section of people.

Like poor people that hate hygeine? 

[Cheeseweasel 26,438]

1 hour ago, Drew said:

Yeah I figure people will try to say it's discrimination against a certain section of people.

It certainly is. 

 

Fat, ugly people who are shitty dressers.

[Drew 2,494]

Oh for sure...but I'm sure there will be someone saying they're going after a certain race that usually wears do rags/show caps around.  All the ones that come in my office to pay their car note or to get insurance that dress like that are usually of one kind of people.

[EE2B 1,565]

wheelfuckinghouse

Do you start with the back titties or the front ones?

[Beau Vine 54,258]

I must be the whitest guy here, because WTF is a "show cap?"

[hayden_horn 11,362]

6 minutes ago, Beau Vine said:

I must be the whitest guy here, because WTF is a "show cap?"

you and me both dude. i didn't even know what the bonnet was.

[jimmyjazz 45,979]

13 minutes ago, Beau Vine said:

I must be the whitest guy here, because WTF is a "show cap?"

[Drew 2,494]

12 minutes ago, Dr. Beeper said:

Shut the fuck up Drew. 

The point of this was...?

Edited April 24, 2019 by Drew

[Drew 2,494]

Once again, you bring absolutely nothing of substance with a post, and instead try to belittle me with mediocre success.

You are still the worst poster on here Rex.

[CooterBrown 18,015]

Do you start with the back titties or the front ones?

Both. You and a buddy can titty fuck her at the same time while in a warm embrace. Or something.

[Nice Guy Eddie 13,515]

There are people on the old site, and presumably here that proudly proclaimed that they wore flip flops in first class. The world has decided to dress as casually as possible.

[BigHorn'13 3,370]

5 minutes ago, CooterBrown said:

Both. You and a buddy can titty fuck her at the same time while in a warm embrace. Or something.

DP'd titties!!! 

[demos 3,004]

These are not the same women found shopping at Whole Foods in downtown Austin.
I assure you, Yoga Pants are not always a positive.

I think you mean the HEB in Westlake (when it’s open).