Employees will dress as professionals in order to set a good example for students, colleagues, and community. The personal appearance of employees of the Janesville Consolidated School District affects the respect parents, community members, and others have for the school district, the staff, and the respect that employees have for themselves and others. As a representative of the Janesville Consolidated School District employees are expected to dress with dignity and professionalism.
Employees are to wear clothing that is neat and clean. Employees are not to wear clothing that is torn, tattered, dirty and excessively faded, or with visual, written, or implied messages that are likely to disrupt the school environment.
Wind suits, overalls, denim blue jeans, hats, tank tops, backless apparel, midriffs, tube tops, cut off shorts, gym/running shorts, or tops with straps less than 2 inches that are revealing (e.g. cleavage or midriff) or see through blouses are not acceptable.
Leggings are only acceptable when the backside is covered. Leggings must be worn under tunics or skirts that are shorter than mid-thigh. Dress shorts longer than mid-thigh may be worn anytime the temperature is 80 degrees or above and during the first three weeks of school.
Support staff may wear jeans which fit the dress code or dress pants with a Janesville shirt or school colors any day of the week.
Footwear must be worn at all times. Shoes traditionally worn around the home (I.e., house shoes or slippers or to the beach (I.e., flip-flop design) not permitted. Tennis/athletic shoes that are clean and in good condition may be worn.
Fridays and/or designated District Spirit Days: Blue jeans, t-shirts, sweatshirts, or jackets supporting the school logo or colors are permitted.
Exemptions include job specific duties such as custodial, building, grounds, transportation, physical education, and athletics. Occasional task specific exemption activities include field trips outdoors or involving physical activity along with practices and rehearsals. Exemptions should not preclude professional appearance. *
Approved 4/12/12
Reviewed 01/12/22
Revised
