GUIDELINES FOR DRESS CODE
JEFFERSON DAVIS PARISH EMPLOYEES
INCLUDING SUBSTITUTES (MAY, 2017)
MALES/FEMALES
Acceptable
Undergarments must be worn and not showing
Pants (belt, if loops), pantsuits
Skirts/dresses/jumpers/culottes/split skirts (no shorter than 2” above knee)
Cropped pants/capris
Blazer or jacket, optional
School Related tee-shirts (on designated spirit or casual days)
Shirts (blouses must be tucked in or at an appropriate length so as not to expose the midriff at any time)
Natural Hair color
Walking shorts for PE teachers only (no more than 2” above the knee)
Appropriate leggings with tunic or dress no shorter than 2” above knee
Slacks/trousers/dress pants (belt, if loops, or suspenders worn at waist)
Shirts, polo, oxford, sweater
Unacceptable
Bare midriff shirts or tops, spaghetti straps/ tank tops (see thru or tight-fitting tops/pants/skirts**)
Denim (except on designated “spirit” or “casual days”)
No stonewashed/faded/frayed/holes in jeans
Windsuits/sweatsuits/jogging suits/overalls
Shorts/skorts
Low necklines
Visible body/face piercing (except ears)
Distracting tattoos or visible facial tattoos**
Thong flip flops/shower shoes/slippers
Jeggings
Caps indoors
Cold/open shoulder or sleeveless garments
Ear lugs
Tongue jewelry
** Discretion of Supervisor
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (P.E.) TEACHERS
Acceptable
Windsuits
Walking shorts/coaching shorts (no more than 2” above the knee)
Unacceptable
No tight or excessively loose shorts
No undershirts/tank tops worn as tee shirts
Exceptions:
Instructors’ attire acceptable in gym and during P.E. classes. If a P.E. instructor teaches any other class during the day, he/she will change clothes or cover clothing.
SUPPORT PERSONNEL
All support personnel will dress according to their job description requirements with approval of the school principal/immediate supervisor. Clerical workers, secretaries, aides, and other workers who work with children and/or inside the school plant, central office or other central locations will comply with the certified dress code. Cafeteria employees will follow the policy designed by Food Service.
Exceptions:
Bus operators/bus aides may wear jeans or knee-length shorts with tee shirts due to the heat. They must wear shoes which are secured to the feet by either ties or straps. Custodial employees may wear jeans and uniform shirts during the school year. Warehouse, custodial and maintenance employees must wear close-toes shoes, knee length shorts are optional during warm weather.
CONSEQUENCES FOR DRESS CODE VIOLATIONS
1st violation
Documented conference with employee and immediate supervisor, and evaluation form be placed in employee permanent file.
2nd violation
Documented conference with employee, immediate supervisor and appropriate administrative Director. An evaluation form and warning letter will be placed in personnel folder in personnel department.
3rd violation
Administrative hearing held with employee, immediate supervisor, appropriate Personnel Supervisor and Assistant Superintendent. Make recommendation to the Superintendent which could lead to termination