Mom Upset That Obama Jackets Not Allowed To Be Worn At School

Tanya Marshall, whose children attend Pineville Junior High School, said she was surprised to learn that her children were not allowed to be in the classroom Monday for allegedly wearing a jacket deemed too distracting for school.
Marshall said her three children got the jackets over the Thanksgiving holiday from an uncle who is serving in Iraq. The jackets feature an American flag and the face of Obama.
One of the children, who attends Pineville High School, did not get in trouble for wearing the jacket.
Marshall said the junior high's stand is disappointing.
'Our country has been through a lot, we have over 4,500 troops who've died in the war, and sport dress it's just wrong to tell them they can't wear a jacket' in honor of the country, Marshall said. 'I really believe my kids' rights are being violated.'
Marshall spoke to Pineville Junior High Principal Columbus Goodman over the phone and later met with him to discuss the issue, but according to the mother, it was to no avail.
'I did not get an answer as to why' the jackets are distracting, she said, adding that she plans to appeal the decision with the parish school superintendent.
Goodman said the decision to ask the students to remove or replace the jackets while in school has nothing to do with violating the students' rights; it's a matter of following the school's dress code.
According to the Rapides Parish school student code of conduct, 'printing, emblems and/or insignia ... whose interpretations by school officials are considered to be disruptive, vulgar or to have double meaning will not be worn.'
At issue with these jackets, Goodman said, is the size of the photo being displayed as it covers the entire back of the jacket.
Goodman said the same guidelines have been applied for years against oversized photos on jackets or on any other outfits worn by students.
'We are about education, and the bottom line is that something was distracting. It has nothing to do with any other issues' that may be raised, cotton wedding dress Goodman said.
He said the school has specific dress-down days about three or four times a year in which students have more leeway in how they dress. Any other time, however, hoodie dress he said, his job as principal is to be consistent with the school guidelines.
'It has nothing to do with the president, it's just a picture, Goodman said.
Marshall said she is trying to understand the principal's concerns, but the code of conduct is vague on the issue,it's not being applied to all students the same way.
'I would understand fully if there was something on the jackets symbolizing gang-related stuffdrugs or violence,' Marshall said. 'I read the handbook before I even allowed them to wear the jackets. It doesn't say that they can't wear a picture of the American flag (and president-elect) to support our troops in war.'


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