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Board resumes discussion of dress code, directs staff to draft options for next year
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Summary
Board members signaled support for a simpler business‑casual dress code for 2026–27, expressed concern about enforcement and cost, and asked staff to convene a committee and return recommendations before the next school year.
The Palmdale Aerospace Academy board on April 14 discussed revisions to the 2026–27 dress code and directed staff to convene a committee to draft options for the next school year. Administrators presented two historical versions of the code and asked for input from the board and teachers.
Several board members and teachers advocated returning to a simpler, business‑casual standard (polo shirts and khaki or similar pants) to promote a professional environment and reduce enforcement disputes. Teacher Daniel Hendricks urged keeping rules simple to avoid inconsistent enforcement and loss of instructional time. Board members acknowledged concerns about cost for families and the need to implement any change at the start of the school year to avoid midyear disruption.
Board members asked administrators to prepare several options and form a committee that includes teachers and staff; the board expects to receive draft language and guidance at a future meeting.
