School Leadership 2.0

Teachers should always present themselves in a professional and well-groomed appearance. A lot do not. We say you dress for the job.

If they are doing what is best for kids, these things should not be a concern. As long as they positively impact students' learning, they are fine.

Well maintained or healthy. Otherwise, everything is allowed unless it interferes with safe contact with a child

Tattoos that are on arms or legs are more socially acceptable in society. Body piercings and extreme hair coloring look unprofessional.

I think tattoos..body piercings..and extreme hair coloring have gone way too extreme. It's one thing to have 1 or 2 tattoos or pierced ears. I don't think it is professional to have tattoos covering half your body.

The dress code should reflect nothing to distract from a learning environment and nothing to create controversy and/or disrespect.

Tattoos should be covered Body piercing - nose with a post only.

I believe the employee's dress should be professional and free of distractions to be taken seriously and respected. Transitioning to casual dress after work is one’s personal choice.

If any of these choices become so extreme that they interfere with an employee looking professional and well-groomed, then, yes that individual should be counseled on their appearance at school. However, what is “looking professional “ to your admin?

Teachers are role models. They should also dress appropriately. I had some of these issues as a Principal. Some issues with piercing on the tongue with students, ears, etc. causing infections.

These can be distractions to students. Also, if there are guidelines for students then there should be guidelines for the staff.

Some tattoos are offensive and racist.

As long as the person is well groomed and appropriately covered up, it doesn’t matter if they have the aforementioned.

The policy statements should say all employees must adhere to conduct and dress of professionalism that demonstrates the appearance of a role model and when in question shall be decided by the discretion of the school leadership.