Some Chaney students want dress code abolished

March 24, 2015 at 7:50p.m.

YOUNGSTOWN

A group of Chaney Campus students believes the time for uniforms at the school has passed.

Members of the school’s Quaglia Team told the school board Tuesday that they want students’ dress to reflect their creativity.

“Chaney is a creative and special school within Youngstown City Schools,” said Buker Abu-Hashim, a member of the Quaglia Team and Chaney’s representative on the school board.

The team formed out of the school’s working with the Quaglia Institute for Student Aspirations. This is the third year the Maine-based organization has been working in the district to try to improve school climates, giving students more of a voice.

Buker believes the dress code is outdated. The dress code limits students to shirts and tops that are white, blue or black and pants or skirts that are navy, black or khaki.

“This is the most concerning issue at our school,” he said.