Dress Code Staff members set an example in and grooming. Staff members should present an image of dignity, and one which encourages respect. Administration may send a staff member home to change if dressed inappropriately.

Basis for a : ▲ Employees are professional. ▲ Kalamazoo RESA is a community leader. ▲ Kalamazoo RESA and its employees are role models for the educational community. ▲ Employees represent the image of the district and the school. ▲ Employees dress for safety/job tasks ▲ Employee dress communicates a sense of pride in one’s profession and self-respect. Cleanliness of person, apparel, and good grooming are expected as a matter of health and professionalism, regardless of the position held.

Pants/// • , pants, , and shorts need to be professional looking. While blue jeans are not preferred, they are allowed. Blue jeans must be dark blue. NO stains, fading, wear, holes or tears. NO T-, pajama, sweat pants or spandex material. • Shorts, skirts, and dresses must come down to just above the knee. • Shorts are only allowed June through August. /Tops • Shirts and tops need to be professional looking. • Plain T-shirts (without writing or logos) are acceptable • WoodsEdge and KRESA logo T-shirts are acceptable / • Closed-toe shoes are required. • Open-toe shoes should only be worn by office staff. • NO sandals of any kind. Swimwear • Women must wear modest one piece • Men must wear swim trunks Unacceptable Dress • Shirts with writing or logos other than WoodsEdge and KRESA • Torn/ripped/faded/stained/wrinkled • Spaghetti Straps • Exposed cleavage, buttocks, midriff or arm pits • Obscene or overly distracting tatoos • Any clothes that are too tight, too low cut, too short or too revealing, including backless • or bathing suits • suits • Sweat pants • /pajama pants/lounge wear • Visible • No sandals Acceptable Dress • Slacks/pants/jeans (dark blue) • Capri’s or shorts worn at or below the knees • Skirts/dresses that are modest, professional length, falling at the knee or longer • Sleeveless shirts (women only) • Tank with a shirt over it • Proper undergarments should be worn • Closed toe shoes

Exceptions • Planned all school or classroom special events (however, professionalism and appropriateness for a school is expected) • Office staff follow the KRESA service center dress code • Gym staff may wear jogging suits, , and in good repair

Procedures for Addressing Dress Code Violations • Classroom teacher/Certified staff is responsible to insure the dress code is followed by all staff, practicum students and volunteers in their classroom/specialty area. They will address concerns privately with individuals and request administrator assistance if this does not correct the problem. • Other staff members noticing a problem with someone’s dress should feel comfortable bringing it to the attention of the supervising teacher/certified staff member so that it can be addressed. Sometimes in our busy daily routines, we may not notice something that needs to be addressed. • Administrators will address any dress code concerns individually with teachers or other certified staff members and office staff.