Appearance

 

Department employees serve as role models for the education profession throughout the State of West Virginia.  In addition, employees are responsible for representing the State Board of Education and the State Superintendent in a professional manner regarding dress, grooming and conduct.  The Department does not support the concepts of >dress down Friday= or >casual days.=

 

Employees are expected to use good judgment in determining appropriate attire.  Clothing should be professional and reflect a high standard of personal hygiene.  Clothing that alludes to obscenity, violence, sex or advertises alcohol, tobacco or an illegal substance is prohibited.

 

The immediate supervisor and job function will determine what is deemed to be appropriate attire, taking into consideration contact and interaction with Department employees, the public, educational community and state agencies.  Deviation from professional dress should be considered the exception rather than the norm and requires prior approval of the executive director/immediate supervisor.  Specific questions regarding personal attire should be directed to the executive director or immediate supervisor.