CFBISD STANDARDIZED DRESS & GROOMINGÂ GUIDELINES
PRINCIPAL IS THE FINAL AUTHORITY
The Board delegates to the principal the authority to make final determinations as to whether clothing or grooming is or is not within this policy. The ruling of the campus principal regarding compliance or non-compliance with the Dress & Grooming Policy and corresponding consequences assigned for violation of this policy is final and may not be appealed to the Superintendent, his/her designee, or the Board. The district’s dress code is established to teach grooming and hygiene, prevent disruptions and minimize safety hazards.
After receiving community input and Board approval, some campuses have implemented standardized dress or school uniforms for their students. Campuses with standardized dress or school uniforms will provide specific information to parents related to their clothing requirements.
PARENT AND STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY
The parent and student shall be responsible for ensuring that the student is in compliance with all aspects of this policy during the time the student is on school premises during regular school hours. Items worn in violation of this policy may be taken up by a school official and returned according to campus policy Failure by the student to correct dress or grooming violations at first request is considered insubordination and may result in disciplinary action.
POLICY ENFORCEMENT
It is the responsibility of all professional personnel to administer dress and grooming guidelines. Judgment, with consistent, fair and equitable enforcement of standards, while protecting the dignity of individual students, shall be practiced. Individual campuses may provide specific campus guidelines regarding dress and grooming for their students.
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD reserves the right to establish rules during the school year regarding new fashions in dress and grooming. Students shall not wear any clothing that, in the principal’s judgment, is startling, unusual, disruptive, and immodest and/or brings undue attention to the student. Students shall not wear any item that is lewd, offensive, vulgar, obscene, or depicts nudity, violence, drugs or alcoholic beverages. Clothes that raise questions as to whether the clothing item is within the policy may be prohibited. Students’ dress and grooming should not distract other students and/or staff and should contribute to a safe, positive learning environment.