Rules

"This is absolutely absurd," Tutak said. "There are so many things going on, they are implementing so many security rules.

"To expect people to purchase from the school district is ridiculous; there are plenty of people who cannot afford to buy their children these mandated backpacks."

Tutak adds although she is a parent greatly concerned with her kids' safety, she finds no issues at Highlands to warrant this rule.

She contends that the district is just following a national trend of overprotection.

"If people want to get something onto school grounds they will. Drugs, alcohol, weapons, they will find a way," Tutak said.

"Every school has issues," she said. "Highlands is decent. I get that there are some issues, but overall I feel safe as both a mother and employee."

Among other concerns, Tutak doesn't believe that the students will even follow the rule. She anticipates many problems and issues. She wonders where gym bags, athletic bags, hooded sweatshirts and girls' purses will fall in this new policy.