A few local parents stopped at the bash to support and shop the tax-free savings. Design Committee Chair Adam McCollister was even one of the parents who participated in the shopping celebration.
“I got two boys, one is five and one is seven. They are complete opposites, one loves the academic stuff and the other one loves the clothes and sports and stuff. One is picky about clothes and the other one is not.” McCollister said about shopping for his boys. Nancy Dennis, who is the Director of Public Relations, said that back-to-school shopping during the tax-free weekend is important to make it easier on parents, and possibly less expensive.
“It’s great for parents that have children going back to school, whether that’s in Kindergarten or through college. They can buy some things that they need that are necessities for them. They can get them tax-free, and be able to save some money for the weekend,” Dennis says.“A lot of items that you’ll buy for college will not be tax-free. For instance, bedding, furniture, or refrigerator, all of those things you get for college will be taxed,” explained Dennis.