Community Vote on School Uniforms - Parent Information Evening at St. Marguerite D'Youville CES
An event at St. Marguerite D'Youville CES is scheduled for Thursday, February 22nd, 2024, inviting parents to a Community Vote on School Uniforms. The agenda includes reviewing Policy II-41 on School Uniform Dress Code, providing voting process details, and addressing queries. The background, purpose, and basic principles of the school uniform policy are outlined, emphasizing a democratic decision-making process and support for safe, respectful learning environments.
- School Uniforms
- Parent Information Evening
- St. Marguerite DYouville CES
- Policy Review
- Community Vote
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Community Vote on School Uniforms Parent Information Evening St. Marguerite D Youville CES Thursday, February 22nd, 2024
St. Marguerite Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. Amen 2
Land Acknowledgment Halton, as we know it today, is rich in the modern traditions of many First Nations and the M tis. From the lands of the Anishinabe to the Attawandaron, the Haundenosaunee, and the M tis, these lands surrounding the Great Lakes are steeped in Indigenous history. As we gather today on these treaty lands, our Catholic Social teachings call us in Solidarity with our Indigenous brothers and sisters to honour and respect the four directions, lands, waters, plants, animals and ancestors that walked before us. All these wonderful elements of creation exist, gifted to us by our Creator God. We acknowledge and thank the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation for being stewards of this traditional territory. 3
Our Purpose Tonight To reviewPolicy II-41 School Uniform Dress Code/ School Dress Code. To provide information related to the school uniform voting process. To answer any questions thatyou may have with respect to the school uniform. 4
Policy II-41 School Uniform Dress Code/ School Dress Code 5
Background Policy II-41, School Uniform Dress Code/School Dress Code, first established in 2009, it was reviewed last on May 17, 2022 This policy requires that all HCDSB secondary schools have a school uniform dress code At the elementary school level, the decision to adopt a school uniform is left to the parent community to determine by vote. 32 of 46 HCDSB Elementary Schools currently have a school uniform dress code 6
Basic Principles of the School Uniform Policy The belief that a school uniform dress code supports safe and respectful learning environments. The belief that the adoption of a school uniform dress code in our elementary schools is consistent with the values, traditions and distinctiveness of Catholic schools and encourages a sense of belonging for all students. The Board affirms the role for parents to determine, through democratic vote, whether or not to adopt a school uniform dress code for their elementary school community. 7
Requirements of Policy II-41, School Uniform Dress Code/ School Dress Code Each school community must vote on school uniforms at least once. Requires a simple majority vote (50% +1) for a school community to adopt a school uniform Community votes must be held in February or March All parents with children Kindergarten to Grade 6 will receive a ballot and be asked to vote In the first year of implementation, Grade 8 students are not required to wear the uniform. The uniform vote may be revisited on a three-year cycle. 8
School Uniform Action Plan In accordance with Policy II-41, our School Uniform Dress Code Committee developed a School Uniform Action Plan, which outlines the following: A Parent Information Evening (tonight s meeting) to provide parents with the details related to the policy and the community vote. Notice of Voting Period ballots will be sent home on February 23rd, 2024 and are due back by March 6th, 2024. Results of the Vote will be communicated to parents on March 8th, 2024 10
Voting Eligibility In accordance with the policy, Every registered family with children in JK-6 of the current school year is eligible to vote, and receives one (1) ballot. Every family with children confirmed as pre-registered for the next school year in the FDK, Extended French and French Immersion program is eligible to vote and receives one (1) ballot. Families with children only in Grade 7 or 8 in the current year are not eligible to vote. 12
School Uniform Voting Ballot On February 23rd, 2024 each family will receive one (1) paper ballot, in accordance with the eligibility requirements noted earlier. Families with children confirmed as pre- registered for the next school year can pick up their ballot at the school. Each ballot will be numbered. The parent/guardian must indicate their choice on the ballot by marking the appropriate box with an X . The ballot must be signed, and returned to your child s teacher. 13
What Does the School Uniform Look Like? All elementary school uniforms must consist of a combination of navy blue and white only. Bottoms do not have to be purchased from the Board authorized school uniform vendor. All bottoms, regardless of where they are purchased, must be navy blue. All tops will be embroidered with the school logo. Individual schools may supplement the base uniform with additional items of apparel (e.g. sweater, vest, etc.) that may reflect the school s colour/logo. At least once annually, at a Catholic School Council meeting, the Principal shall review the school uniform dress code and school dress code. 15
How is School Uniform Provider Selected? The selection of the uniform provider is determined through an Request for Proposal (RFP) Process, on the basis of a number of factors, including: affordability quality manufactured in accordance with Board Policy I-31 Apparel Purchases and Fair Labour Practices store locations are accessible and convenient for families 16
School Uniform Assistance Program No student will be denied access to school as a result of financial limitations that may inhibit a family s ability to purchase the uniform. As a component of the school s arrangement with McCarthy Uniforms, McCarthy will fully subsidize the cost of a uniform for families where the cost of the school uniform would put a financial strain on the family household. Arrangements for assistance are made through the Principal, and are kept confidential and discreet. 18
Next Steps 19
Next Steps VOTE TAKES PLACE & RESULTS ANNOUNCED: The vote will take place between February 23rd March 6th You will be advised of the outcome of the vote by March 8th IF COMMUNITY VOTES TO ADOPT A UNIFORM: o Finalize the school logo and items for the uniform o We will communicate options to the school community by April 30, 2024 o Uniforms will be available for ordering (online ordering, in store, mobile store optional) by July 1, 2024 20
Questions? 21
