GBEBA

STAFF DRESS CODE

The Board expects all staff members to be neatly groomed and dressed in clothing suitable for the subject of instruction, the work being performed, or the occasion.

The Board retains the authority to specify the following dress and grooming guidelines for staff, within the law, that will prevent such matters from having an adverse impact on the educational process. All staff members shall, when assigned to district duty:

1. Be physically clean, neat and well groomed;
2. Dress in a manner reflecting their assignments;
3. Dress in a manner that does not cause damage to district property;
4. Dress and be groomed in such a way so as not to cause a health or safety hazard.

Staff members are expected to dress in a professional manner. The following items are not considered professional attire (this is not all inclusive): blue jeans, sweat suits, yoga pants, tops without appropriate coverage, t-shirts, tank tops, flip flops, and shorts. Notwithstanding these prohibited items, the Board recognizes that the nature of certain teaching assignments (i.e. Career and Technical Education, Physical Education, field trips, etc.) may require exceptions including summer teaching to the above policy and will be dealt with on an individual basis.

If a staff member feels that an exception to this policy would enable him/her to carry out assigned duties more effectively, a request shall be made to their Supervisor. The Principal may alter the dress code for special occasions.

Adopted: September 10, 2009