FILE:  GAMB

 

INSTRUCTIONAL AND SUPPORT STAFF DRESS CODE

 

 

Each employee of the Assumption Parish School Board shall be expected to give proper attention to his/her personal appearance as required by work responsibilities.  Assumption Parish Schools is the second largest business in the parish and the image projected by its employees is an important influence on the degree of public support it receives.  An appropriately dressed employee is seen as a more suitable role model.  Personal appearance also has direct bearing on the teaching authority, confidence, and self-esteem of teachers, administrators, and staff.  Appropriate dress influences the way staff interacts with students and positively affects the general environment.  Each employee of the Assumption Parish School Board will contribute to the formation of a positive, professional public image by maintaining high standards of personal appearance through appropriate dress and grooming regardless of job category.

 

The School Board shall not discriminate against an employee on the basis of a natural, protective or cultural hairstyle.  Natural, protective, or cultural hairstyle shall include, but is not limited to, afros, dreadlocks, twists, locs, braids, cornrow braids, Bantu knots, curls, and hair styled to protect hair texture or for cultural significance.

 

GUIDELINES

 

  1. Employee ID Tags are required to be worn and visible at all times.

  2. Hair must be clean, neat and well-groomed.  Extreme coloring and extreme hairstyles, which represent a substantial departure from community norms in color and style, are not permissible.

  3. Foundation garments shall be worn and not visible with respect to color, style and/or fabric.

  4. Patches, decorations, slogans, designs, symbols, tags, marks or advertisements in poor taste are prohibited.  (Examples:  Beer, cigarettes, drugs, obscenities, sexual references, or other similar items deemed detrimental to the education, discipline, health or welfare of students.)

  5. No see-through or sheer clothing shall be allowed, and no skin shall be visible between pants/trousers, skirts and shirts/blouses at any time.

  6. Clothing that has any type of drawing or words that would be vulgar, profane, suggestive, or advertising an affiliation with drugs, alcohol, violence or gang related activities is prohibited.

  7. Clothing that advertises out-of-district schools shall be prohibited.  Clothing that advertises universities and in-district schools shall be allowed.

  8. All substitute workers and volunteers must comply with the dress code of regular employees.

 

Pants

 

  1. Pants/trousers must have a hem or cuff.  No cut-offs, cut-outs and/or ragged and fringed edges are permitted.

  2. Pants must be sized appropriately.  No hip-huggers are allowed.  Pants must not be excessively tight or excessively loose fitting.

  3. No jeans or overalls of any color or fabric are permitted, except on such days as designated by the principal.

 

Shirts/Blouses

 

  1. Shirts/blouses shall be sized appropriately.  Sleeveless shirts/blouses must fit the employee appropriately.

  2. Button down shirts and pullovers are allowed.

  3. Casual T-shirts (faded, sheer, out of shape or inappropriately sized) are not allowed.

  4. Collared shirts and ties are encouraged.

  5. Tank tops, sleeveless T’s, camisoles, and spaghetti strap garments are prohibited when worn as a single garment.  These garments are permissible with a sleeved shirt/jacket layered on top.

  6. Sleeveless tops are only acceptable if the top meets the edge of the shoulder and no undergarments are visible at any time.

  7. Shirts or blouses must be tucked in or of an appropriate length so as not to expose the midriff at any time.

 

Skirts/Dresses

 

  1. No mini skirts, halter tops, backless, strapless and/or cut-out/see through dresses shall be permitted.  All dresses/skirts shall be knee length or longer.

  2. Slits should be no higher than 3” above the knee.

  3. Split skirts are not allowed.

 

Shorts/Skorts

 

Shorts and skorts are not allowed.

 

Warm-ups, Jogging

 

Warm-ups, jogging suits, wind suits and/or sweat suits, leggings, tights, and other athletic apparel are not permissible.

 

Shoes

 

  1. Footwear must be worn at all times.

  2. Closed toe shoes with back or back straps are encouraged

  3. Shoes traditionally worn around the home (slippers, house shoes, or thongs) or to the beach (flip-flop/shower shoe design or thongs) are not permitted.

  4. Tennis shoes that are clean and in good condition may be worn.

 

Accessories

 

  1. Noisy, distracting jewelry/accessories that could cause a safety hazard may not be worn.  In keeping with professional decorum, earrings may be worn by female employees only, and ears are the only exposed areas of the body on which pierced jewelry may be worn.  Tattoos must be covered.

  2. No hats are allowed in the building.

 

Spirit Days

 

The principal may designate no more than one day per week as “school spirit” day.  On special days/events (i.e. Western Day, Red Ribbon Week, Homecoming), the principal may designate special attire.

 

EXCEPTIONS

 

  1. P.E. Coaches

    Coaches and physical education personnel may wear loose fitting shorts of no more than 3” above the knee during their physical education hours.  When coaches leave the physical education area, “warm-ups” or skirts must be worn over or instead of the shorts.

  2. Agriculture, Industrial Technology, and Welding Teachers

    Agriculture, Industrial Technology, and Welding teachers may wear blue jeans.

  3. Bus Operators

    Bus operators may wear appropriately sized shorts no shorter than 3” above the knee; bike shorts and spandex are prohibited.

    Bus operators/bus aides/crossing guards may wear jeans and T-shirts (without offensive statements or slogans).

  4. Maintenance, Custodial Staff, Computer Technicians

    Maintenance and custodial employees may wear jeans and T-shirts (without offensive slogans or statements).

    Maintenance and custodial staff shall wear appropriate footwear during the school day (no shower shoes, flip-flops, slippers, or shoes without back straps; shoes with laces shall be tied and neat).  Shorts can be worn during the summer months and must be no shorter than 3” above the knee; bike shorts and spandex are prohibited.

  5. Child Nutrition Staff

    Child Nutrition Staff must be in compliance with the dress code of the School Food Service Office.

 

OFFENSES

 

This policy has been passed for the welfare and best interest of all employees of the school district and as an example to our students and general public of the surrounding community.  Should this policy be violated by employees, the following actions will be initiated:

 

First Offense

 

If the determination is made by an administrator that an employee is in violation of the Employee Dress Code, a conference shall be held with the employee by their immediate supervisor.  A letter of reprimand from their immediate supervisor shall be placed in the employee's personnel file at the local unit of administration.  A copy will be forwarded to Personnel for inclusion in the Personnel folder.

 

Second Offense

 

If the determination is made by an administrator that an employee is in violation of the Employee Dress Code, a conference shall be scheduled and held with the employee, their immediate supervisor and Director.  A letter of reprimand from the immediate supervisor shall be placed in the employee's personnel file at the local unit of administration.  A copy will be forwarded to Personnel for inclusion in the Personnel folder.

 

Third Offense

 

An administrative hearing will be conducted by three Directors with a recommendation made to the Superintendent.  Action may include disrespect for authority and/or insubordination and could result in dismissal of the employee.

 

Revised:  May 5, 2011

Revised:  October 5, 2022

 

 

Ref:    La. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§17:81, 23:332

Board minutes, 7-16-03, 5-3-11, 10-5-22

 

Assumption Parish School Board