Protest over Dress Code Violation in Tatum

TATUM — A demonstration was held Friday morning at Tatum ISD by a family in the middle of a dress code controversy. According to our news partner KETK, the dissension began in August, when Randi Woodley claims her grandson attended a Meet the Teacher event and during a meeting with the principal and Superintendent Woodley says that Dr. J.P. Richardson, gave her 3 options; cut his hair, braid it and pin it up, or put him in a dress and send him to school, and when prompted he must say he’s a girl. Dr. Richardson vehemently denies the claims.

Woodley made a post on her facebook page saying this would be her grandson’s last day at Tatum ISD, You can view the Tatus ISD Student Dress Code by clicking the link. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KyN8Kw5B9KJPdiQaxXAxp0IaxoajEgjIkGoVXMHjYFs/edit