FILE:  GAMB

 

EMPLOYEE DRESS CODE

 

 

PROFESSIONAL DRESS CODE

 

Research has shown that the way a teacher is dressed has a definite impact either positive or negative on classroom control, management and climate.  When school employees exhibit a professional appearance, they are held in higher esteem by parents, students, and the community.

 

There are certain changes in style with respect to clothing that take place continuously.  Since these styles cannot necessarily be predicted for the future, it is the intention of this policy to maintain appropriate standards of dress.  Any changes in styles will be expected to meet the standards of good taste and appropriate professional dress.

 

Clothes worn by professional personnel must always be clean and neatly pressed.

 

The principal/assistant principal is responsible for enforcing this policy at his/her school.

 

The following requirements shall apply:

 

ACCESSORIES FOR MEN AND WOMEN

 

  • Jewelry:  Employees should meet or exceed the standards set forth for students in the Richland Parish Policy Manual.
     

  • Hats/Caps: Employees should not wear hats/caps or other cloth head coverings in buildings or classrooms.
     

  • Shoes: Employees should wear shoes that are comfortable and safe.  Flip flops (beach or showers shoes) are not to be worn shoes.
     

PROFESSIONAL DRESS CODE FOR MEN

 

ACCEPTABLE

  • Pressed slacks worn with a belt

  • Sport shirts, polo or crew shirts (ties are optional)

  • Shirts must be tucked in pants unless hem is made to worn outside of pants

  • Matching top and bottom wind suit

NOT ACCEPTABLE

  • Jogging suits, overall, shorts (unless in a physical education setting)

  • Sleeveless t-shirts or undershirt worn as an outer garment

  • Wrinkled, unclean shirts or pants

  • Faded, distressed jeans, hip huggers, or sweat suits

 

PROFESSIONAL DRESS CODE FOR WOMEN

 

ACCEPTABLE

  • Skirts and dresses must be knee level or longer

  • Pant suits, capris or gauchos

  • Crew shirts

  • Sleeveless apparel with appropriate neckline is acceptable only if undergarments are not visible (especially under arm and around neckline)

  • Slacks or capris are acceptable to wear at the waist.  Matching top and bottom wind suit
     

NOT ACCEPTABLE

  • Any skirt, dress above the knee

  • Jeans on a daily basis, wind suits, or jogging suits

  • Transparent or backless tops (spaghetti-strapped tops without a jacket)

  • Shorts, tight-fitting clothes, leggings, overalls, or tight stretch pants

  • Faded, distressed jeans or hip-huggers; sweat suits

EXCEPTIONS

 

  • Blue jeans may be worn on designated days (not on a daily basis).
     

  • Physical Education personnel may dress appropriately when conducting physical activities.
     

  • School-based exceptions to this policy must be approved by the superintendent or designee.
     

Approved: June 13, 2006

 

 

Ref:     Board minutes, 6-13-06

 

Richland Parish School Board