Dress Code - Boerne Independent School District · 2019-2020 Dress Code Elements 1. Intention of dress code 2. Clothing expectations 3. Prohibitions 4. Specifics on footwear, hair,

Dress Code2019-2020

Committee Process● Committee of twenty-seven people

● Committee objectives○ Develop a recommendation reflecting District’s and community’s values while

allowing for greater administrative discretion at campus level

● Process○ Met four times between November 2018 and June 2019○ Reviewed several examples of dress codes○ Identified specific needs and concerns○ Reached consensus through respectful discourse○ Made recommendation to the Board in June○ Communicated to community in July

Composition● 14 females / 13 males● 9 Parent-Community Members● 8 BISD Staff● 8 BISD Students

Intent of new dress code● Modernize language and practice● Provide an explanation of the purpose of a dress code● Establish general concepts about appropriate dress● Provide greater flexibility at campus level

2019-2020 Dress Code Elements1. Intention of dress code2. Clothing expectations3. Prohibitions4. Specifics on footwear, hair, headcoverings, tattoos, outerwear, shirts,

clothing length5. Principal discretion6. Consequences7. Non-inclusivity statement8. Extracurricular program requirements

Discussion from August Board MeetingCommunity Concerns

● Inconsistent implementation● Bias toward males● Subjective● Impractical

Intent of Committee

● Modernize● Establish acceptable boundaries by

using ranges● Explain general concepts of modesty● Provide more flexibility to campuses● Acceptance of all types of students ● Explain intent of dress code

Administrative MeetingsAugust 22, 2019

● Defined range for “mid-thigh”● Defined “grace period”● Discussed data collection to document grace period infractions● Discussed communication plans for staff and students

Definition of Mid-Thigh● All bodies are created differently

● Fingertips or measurements aren’t consistent

● Halfway between the hipbone and the knee

Intention: Rear end must be fully covered when standing, walking, bending, sitting, etc.

Men’s short lengths

Women’s short lengths

Definition of “grace period”● A set length of time where the emphasis is placed on learning the

standard and understanding the expectations without penalty or consequences.

● 30 days○ August Board Meeting: 08/19/2019○ September Board Meeting: 09/16/2019

Documentation Totals

Total: 160

HS: 108

MS: 46

ES: 6

● Caps on in the building● Shirts

○ Armholes○ Midriffs○ Low cut ○ Backless ○ Undergarment showing○ Too short w/leggings

● Shorts / pants / skirt○ Length too high on thigh○ Rips too high on thigh

● Hair color

Documentation Details - High Schools

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Communications STAFF

● During inservice

● Revisited on most campuses again throughout August

● PPT, printouts provided

STUDENTS● During the first three weeks of

school

● Presentations, newsletters, printouts

● Assemblies, orientations, classroom visits

BISD Dress Code Dude/Dudette

Administrators will enforce the new dress code using these figures as a guide.

Summary● Dress should be modest and respectable at all times.● Intended flexibility will be granted but only insofar as it meets the

criteria.● Full enforcement will go into effect Tuesday, September 17, 2019.● Administrators will continue to provide clarity to students who aren’t

adhering to the dress code.● Consistent enforcement is a top priority throughout the year to ensure

a safe, orderly learning environment.

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