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Employee Dress Standards

Whereas a professional appearance has a positive impact on the workplace environment, all district employees are expected to act as role models by adhering to the established dress code. The dress standards contribute  towards promoting a professional image, helping to establish and maintain respect and credibility. The following standards shall be considered the minimum expectations and will be enforced fairly and consistently.

In addition to being neat, clean and well-groomed, all clothing and body ornamentation must be free of any printed material advertising tobacco, alcohol products or that may be offensive. Offensive is defined as obscene, indecent, sexually explicit, advocates or symbolizes sexual acts or conduct, associates with an extremist group, gang affiliation or activity, or advocates prejudice or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or age.

Shirts:

Must be professional, business casual attire, such as a dress shirt, polo shirt, other collared shirt, blouse or sweater. Sleeveless shirts may be worn if considered professional, business casual. Backless, strapless and spaghetti strap tops are not permitted unless worn over an approved top, not on their own.

‘Spirit wear’’ t-shirts and sweatshirts are permitted on Fridays, field trip days or supervisor approved days only. ‘Spirit wear’ is defined as clothing with an approved Lake Travis ISD logo, specific campus or department logo, or district/school-sponsored activities or groups that has not been altered. All tops shall be appropriately sized and not inappropriately expose one’s chest, torso or undergarments.

Pants:

Must be professional, business casual such as dress pants, slacks, Docker style pants or denim. The hemline of dress capris must fall below the calf. Shorts, warm-ups, sweats, yoga pants, spandex or track suit pants are not permitted. Leggings/tights may not be worn as pants. All pants shall be appropriately sized and not inappropriately expose any undergarments.

Jeans must be clean and professional looking. Jeans with holes, rips or fraying are not permitted. Jeans are not permitted on the days listed below:

  • All Staff
    • First day of school (excluding maintenance and grounds)
    • Any day designated by an employee’s supervisor
  • Campus Staff Additional Days
    • First day of each semester
    • Parent conference days
    • Meet The Teacher
    • Curriculum Night
    • Open House

Skirts/Dresses/Tunics:

The hemline must be no shorter than three inches above the knee in length. Backless, strapless and spaghetti strap dresses may be worn over an approved top, not on their own.

Shoes:

Must be professional, business casual footwear. Athletic/gym shoes may only be worn on Fridays, field trip days, and during recess. All shoes must be neat and clean. Flat sandal type shoes with no backing such as flip flops, slippers, Birkenstocks and Crocs are not permitted.

Hats:

Hats shall not be worn indoors, with the exception of maintenance, custodial and food service staff.

Body Piercings:

No visible piercings are permitted with the exception of the ear lobes and a single nose piercing of a small stud. Multiple ear piercings are acceptable if not excessive.

Body Ornamentation:

Body ornamentation, including but not limited to tattoos, branding, intentional scarring, mutilation, and subdermal implants are prohibited on the face, head and neck. Exposed body ornamentation may not be offensive (see parameters on first page). Body ornamentation not within these parameters must be covered at all times.

Grooming:

Personal hygiene is essential. Therefore, all employees must maintain a clean and presentable appearance, including regular bathing, use of deodorant and oral hygiene. Hairstyles and facial hair must be neat in appearance and present a professional style. Makeup must also be professional in appearance.

Exceptions:

Employees supervising PE classes, fine arts, athletics or working with or monitoring students outdoors (including bus drivers) may wear hats, appropriate athletic clothing, appropriate length shorts and athletic shoes while outdoors or during after school activities. During all other times, including indoors, the aforementioned dress code must be followed. Nurses may wear scrubs.

Any employee seeking an accommodation may contact the HR Office for assistance.

Revised: 5-9-23