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Dress Code Padlet

Policy GBEBA Employee Dress Code
Issued 8/12
Purpose: To establish the basic structure for a dress code for employees.
District employees are expected to use good judgment and be dressed and groomed in accordance with
accepted professional standards for their particular positions and duties. Appearance has a positive effect on
student achievement and behavior and influences a student's perception of her/his teachers and other school
district employees. Appropriate employee dress and hygiene communicate to students, parents/legal
guardians and the public a sense of pride and respect and the seriousness of education professionals.
In the interest of establishing a professional image to model appropriate dress and grooming for those whom
we serve, the following guidelines will be observed.
● Clothing cannot be overly tight, low cut or show cleavage.
● Clothing must cover the waist, shoulders and back with no skin showing between the top garment and
bottom garment.
● Sleeveless attire cannot reveal undergarments.
● Dresses or skirts must be of adequate length to ensure modesty when seated or engaged in normal
instructional activities.

Unacceptable attire
● frayed, torn and/or extremely faded pants
● excessively form fitting clothing
● exercise clothing (sweat suits/jogging suits, except for physical education instructors)
● flip-flop or beach style shoes (soft bottoms)
● t-shirts
● sweatshirts
● halter-tops
● leggings (unless worn under a dress or skirt)
● overalls
● sheer clothing
● shorts (any types)
● spaghetti straps
● visible body piercing other than ears
Individuals working in schools (e.g. college students and volunteers) should meet the dress code
requirements for employees.
Tattoos that display inappropriate language or images should be covered.
The district has developed an employee dress code reflecting minimal requirements for employees, both in
schools and at other district sites. Chief building or department administrators have the authority to set
standards for their site or department that go beyond these minimal requirements. Employees requiring
modification of the dress code (e.g. footwear) for medical reasons will be accommodated.
Exceptions to the dress code can be made at the discretion of the chief building administrator in appropriate
circumstances (i.e., Spirit Day, Field Day, field trips, dress down days, school t-shirts, school sweatshirts,
etc.).
Employees working in special areas, such as career technology, technology, physical education, special
education, transportation, nursing, food services and maintenance should dress as needed for their work as
approved by the chief building or department administrator. Uniformed employees will wear the uniform
prescribed for their respective jobs. Uniforms should conform to the dress code.
Adopted 8/7/12