Liberty students, parents can sound off on proposed dress code

LIBERTY — School officials here are not trying to make students wear an official uniform, but those attending the schools may see changes in what is considered appropriate attire.

The school board is inviting parents and students to an informational meeting Thursday at the high school to discuss proposed changes to the dress code. Any changes will not take effect until the 2008-09 school year.

The school board has already listed the proposed new dress code on the district’s official Web site — www.liberty.k12.oh.us. The Web site also includes an area where parents and students can voice their concerns about the dress code to school officials.

Mark Lucas, superintendent of schools, said there is nothing drastic in the proposed changes. He said there are four basic areas that will be new to students.

Students will no longer be permitted to wear hoodies, flip-flop shoes or sweat pants. Clothing with lettering, words, cartoons or pictures will also not be allowed unless it contains the school logo or other school-related insignia.

“We are not looking at uniform