EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK

high-heeled shoes, and sling-backed shoes are not acceptable when driving. 12.Stretch pants or sweatpants are unacceptable. Pants may not be faded, have lace, beads, holes, or any other type of decorated material on them. 13.Employees to whom uniforms are furnished are expected to keep the uniform clean and wrinkle-free. 14.All employees are expected to maintain good physical health and fitness. 15.All employees shall maintain high standards of personal grooming and hygiene. 16.Agency-issued I.D. badges must be worn by all employees while on paid status. The Agency will provide two (2) I.D. badges throughout each school year. Please see the Human Resources Administrator for a replacement (A $5 fee will be assessed for a replacement badge needed for Agency dress code compliance.) 17.All employees are required to wear the Agency provided reflective safety vest when walking through the bus yard and when red light crossing. Please see the Executive Assistant for a replacement (A $2 fee will be charged.) AA. OFFICE STAFF APPEARANCE AND ATTIRE All office staff must wear either the Agency provided department-specific uniform or business casual attire. When driving, ALL Agency employees shall be in Agency uniform. Agency Office Staff Uniforms The Agency uniform will consist of the following: 1. An Agency provided shirt to be worn with non-decorated, plain, solid black or gray slacks or jeans. 2. Dark blue jeans are acceptable. 3. Agency shirts must be worn buttoned. Any visible undershirt must be solid black, white, yellow, or gray. 4. The Agency will provide each staff member with their choice of headgear. Business Casual Office staff shall be dressed appropriately in business casual attire. Business casual attire includes: 1. Collared shirts, dress slacks, dress blouses, dresses, jackets, and skirts. 2. Plunging neck lines where cleavage may be visible, tight fitted clothing that is form fitting, strapless garments, sleeveless garments, and jumpsuits are not acceptable business attire for the office. 3. The length of dresses and skirts must be no higher than knee length. 4. Stretch pants, leggings, and sweat pants are unacceptable. 5. Pants may not be faded, have lace, beads, holes, or any other type of decorated material on them. 6. Appropriate undergarments must be worn. 7. Office staff must wear business office-appropriate shoes such as non-slip shoes, hard-soled boots, sandals, sling-back, and high heels. 8. When driving, office staff must wear flat, closed-toed shoes such as athletic, non-slip, hard-soled boots or shoes. 9. TOMS, UGGS, Crocs, house shoes or slippers, and flip-flops are not acceptable. BB. TIME PIECE Drivers are expected to have an accurate working wristwatch when reporting for duty. The use of cell phones are prohibited by state law and agency policy, and shall not be

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Revised 8/14/2024