WALL TOWNSHIP REGULATION BOARD OF EDUCATION TEACHING STAFF MEMBERS R 3216/page 1 of 2 Dress and Grooming R 3216 DRESS AND GROOMING The Board of Education expects all staff members to be neatly groomed and dressed in clothing suitable for the subject of instruction, the work performed or the occasion. Professional and Paraprofessional employees shall dress in a manner reflecting their assignment. Within the regular school day and regular teaching/learning environment, normally accepted business casual attire will be considered appropriate for staff members. Inappropriate attire within the regular school day and regular teaching/learning environment includes, but is not limited to, the following: 1. Ski/spandex/stretch pants; 2. Blue jeans (appropriate for dress-down/school color days); 3. Tank-tops; 4. T-shirts (appropriate for dress-down/school color days) - (plain t-shirts worn under jackets or jumpers are appropriate); S. Strapless dresses; 6. Shorts ("shorts" shall mean Bermudas, cutoffs, hot pants, culottes that look like shorts, or athletic shorts). Shorts may be considered acceptable attire for physical education teachers or when deemed appropriate for grade level/activity, as determined by the Building Principal. 7. Sweatshirts/sweat pants or warm-up outfits may be considered appropriate for dress down/school color days/holidays or when deemed appropriate for grade level/activity, as determined by the Building Principal. 8. Beachwear (thong footwear, beach jackets, swimwear, etc.); 9. Sneakers (appropriate for dress-down/school color days or when deemed appropriate for grade level/activity, as determined by the Building Principal); 10. Tom, sheer, or excessively tight-fitting clothing; and 11. Excessively short skirts or dresses. U WALL TOWNSHIP REGULATION BOARD OF EDUCATION TEACHING STAFF MEMBERS R 3216/page 2 of 2 Dress and Grooming The above list is not meant to be all-inclusive, but is intended to provide guidelines to the district staff. Any employee who has questions or concerns regarding the dress code should contact his/her Building Principal. Physical education teachers may wear warm-up suits, golf style shorts or khakis and sneakers with socks. They may not wear tank tops or waist-length shirts. The wearing of smocks or other similar attire by teachers in the performance of their duties in specialized subject areas, such as industrial arts, home economics, science and art, shall not be deemed a violation of this code. An employee violating the Dress Code will be issued a verbal warning by the Building Principal. Thereafter, a Letter of Reprimand will be issued, with a copy placed in the employee's personnel file. Upon the third Letter of Reprimand, the Superintendent of Schools may recommend appropriate disciplinary action to the Board. Such disciplinary measures may include withholding of increments, charges of insubordination, or other sanctions as allowed by law. Issued: 15 September 2009 AMP N WALL TOWNSHIP POLICY BOARD OF EDUCATION TEACHING STAFF MEMBERS 3216/page 1 of 1 Dress and Grooming 3216 DRESS AND GROOMING A public school employee and professional educator's role transcends the teaching/learning process within the classroom. School district employees are also role models for the pupils they encounter on a daily basis. As a role model, the school employee's influence upon the pupils is significant. Teachers set an example in dress and grooming for their pupils to follow. A teacher who understands this precept and adheres to it enhances the importance of his/her task, presents an image of dignity and encourages respect for authority. These factors positively affect the maintenance of classroom discipline. The Board retains the authority to specify dress and grooming guidelines for staff, within law, that will prevent such matters form having an adverse impact on the educational process. N.J.S.A. 18A:27-4 Adopted: 15 September 2009 AW N.