Dress for summer success
The district’s summer dress code guidelines will be in effect starting on June 1 and through Sept. 4 so employees can be comfortable as they perform their normal work duties while still portraying a professional image to students, parents, and community members.
Standards for daily attire are still at the discretion of the supervisor. The dress code does not allow for inappropriate apparel. [See DH(LOCAL) and DH (REGULATION)]
- Casual includes clothing that is comfortable and neatly put together while communicating professionalism.
- Casual may differ based on the various business needs of the department. Please consult with your department supervisor to determine appropriate attire for your job.
- Certain events in the District’s calendar may require employees in a specific department or location to wear business attire instead of the casual look.
- Take your workday schedule into account when considering your attire for the day. If you have a meeting scheduled with the public or vendors, you may need to wear business attire.
- Supervisors will have the discretion to make exceptions to appropriateness of attire as it relates to culture, religious beliefs, vocational courses, physical education, maintenance, medical necessities, events, and spirit days.
- Employees required to wear district-issued uniforms are expected to wear the assigned uniform.
Acceptable attire
- Pants—Nice pants or cotton slacks
- Shirts—Blouses, casual shirts, and golf shirts
- Dresses or skirts—Casual dresses and skirts no shorter than three inches above the bend of the knee and appropriate for an office environment
- Footwear—Loafers, boots, flats, sandals, and leather deck shoes
- Clothing should fit appropriately and be clean, pressed, and wrinkle-free
Unacceptable attire
Unacceptable attire includes, but is not limited to:
- Form-fitting, snug, sagging, transparent, excessively worn, or faded clothing
- Clothing with holes or frayed areas
- Revealing or provocative attire
- Necklines that expose cleavage
- Dresses and skirts shorter than three inches above the bend of the knee
- Jeans, sweatpants, shorts, bib overalls, leggings, spandex, and lycra
- Tank tops, t-shirts, and shirts with messages/graphics
- Athletic wear and beach wear
- Slippers, flip-flops, athletic, house, and sneakers-style shoes
- Hats worn inside unless used as protective wear appropriate for one’s job function.
