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Uniforms adopted for middle school: Policy will begin in August; many parents voiced their opposition.

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| June 14, 2007 | This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: Jen Aronoff

Jun. 14--Newton-Conover Middle School, say hello to khaki pants and polo shirts: Starting in August, all students at the school will be required to wear uniforms.

For parents, the decision will transform shopping trips. For students, it means they'll head to school next fall without mini-skirts, baggy pants, jeans and a plethora of T-shirts emblazoned with slogans and logos.

And for teachers at the school, it brings a sense of relief.

The school board adopted the new policy, first proposed months ago by staff members increasingly frustrated by what they saw as gray areas in the existing student dress code, by a 5-1 vote Tuesday.

At a recent public forum, many parents voiced opposition,…

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