The DeKalb County Board of Education considers all employees to be vital to the success of the DeKalb County School District and to be its most important link with the community and students. It is through qualified, professional, and dedicated staff members that the District is able to reach its educational goals and objectives and to establish and maintain a positive relationship with the total educational community.
The Board recognizes that professional attire helps set the tone of an educational system. It is important that all employees of the District follow standards of dress that promote the education profession and that serve as positive models for students and the community.
In general, the Board expects all employees to dress in a manner appropriate for their employment positions, as outlined in the associated administrative regulation. This expectation is predicated on the Board’s desire to encourage and foster a spirit of professionalism and pride in the education profession and in the District.