EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK

6. Only Agency approved and provided head gear (caps, visors, beanies) may be worn by Agency employees while in paid status, except for religious requirements. No bandanas or “ do-rags ” are allowed. 7. All bus aides and drivers (as applicable) are supplied with arm guards as a relevant piece of personal protective equipment to use while working with students on the bus and will be expected to wear them consistently when students are onboard. This includes drivers who transport students who have a history of physical interaction that includes biting and scratching. 8. Appropriate tattoos are acceptable. 9. Discrete, non-distracting piercings are acceptable. Piercings with large loops, hooks, spikes, or bars shall not be worn. 10. Appropriate undergarments must be worn and should not be visible. 11. Flat, closed toe shoes must be worn such as athletic, non-slip shoes, hard soled boots, or shoes. TOMS, UGGS, Crocs, house shoes or slippers, sandals, flip flops, 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. (A $5 fee will be assessed for a replacement badge needed for Agency dress code compliance.) AA. OFFICE STAFF APPEARANCE AND ATTIRE All office staff must wear either the Agency provided 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 two of the following: cap, visor, beanie, or floppy hat. 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.

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Revised 8/9/2023