404 - General Personnel Conduct and Appearance

School district personnel shall strive to set the kind of example in their actions and appearance that not only reflects credit to the school system, but sets forth a model worthy of emulation by the students.  Enthusiasm, positive attitude, loyalty, and professionalism shall be the key words describing the goals of school district personnel conduct and appearance.

School district personnel shall conduct themselves in a professional manner.  School district personnel shall dress in attire appropriate for their position.  Clothing should be neat, clean, and in good taste.

Licensed personnel of the school district shall follow the code of ethics for their profession as established by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners Commission.

It shall be the responsibility of the principal to counsel employees assigned to their facility on appearance and conduct when the individual’s appearance may have a negative impact on the learning environment.

 

 

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§273.1, 279.8 (1991)
                                      640 Iowa Admin. Code 3-4

Cross Reference:  307        Administrative Code of Ethics
                                      402.6    General Personnel Relations to the Public

Approved:  3-31-92              
Reviewed:  10-10-22      
Revised: