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Kennedale ISD board approves purchase of new marching band uniforms
Summary
The Kennedale Independent School District board unanimously approved buying new marching band uniforms, authorizing purchase of 195 student tops plus five drum-major tops from a vendor the transcript spells both 'Stanbury' and 'Stanberry'; details on total cost were not specified in the transcript.
The Kennedale Independent School District board unanimously approved the purchase of new marching band uniforms after a presenter showed sample jackets, tops and bibbers and described modular features designed for active marching use.
Board members voted to approve the order for 195 student tops plus five drum-major tops and associated jackets and accessories; the motion to approve was made by board member Daryl Owens and seconded by Dr. Maria Douglas. The transcript records the vote passing unanimously with all seven members present voting in favor.
The presenter described several practical design features intended to make the uniforms both durable and adaptable to show designs: white plumes to match multiple colors, snap-off hip capes rather than velcro, lined lightweight jackets for full arm movement, fitted bibbers with deeper pockets sized to hold a full-size phone, and a performance top with thumb sleeves that acts like a glove without covering instrument-playing fingers. The presenter said the shirts are student-purchased while the main jacket and some uniform components would be owned by the band program and checked out to students for events.
On quantities and fitting, the presenter said the primary order includes 195 main tops and five drum-major tops; questions from board members focused on whether 195 sets would sufficiently outfit up to 200 students and on the option to order additional jumpsuits later if necessary. The presenter noted the supplier provided modular sizing (snap adjustments) and that additional jumpsuits could be ordered if the band grows.
The transcript uses two spellings for the vendor name; the presenter first referred to a “Stanbury uniform” and later the motion references “Stanberry.” The meeting record did not provide a final contract amount or total purchase price for the approved uniforms.
Board members complimented the design and the presenter’s work on the samples. The board moved on to the next agenda item after the unanimous vote.
