Painesville City Local Schools Academically Dressed Policy Presentation to the Painesville City Local Schools Board of Education December 8, 2008, 7:00 PM

History  2002 – St. Clair opens as Choice School with AD Dress Code  Survey and parent meetings to discuss expanding AD Policy to elementary buildings – favorable response  Chestnut Elementary opens with AD Policy – parent survey shows positive response  2008 – Elm Street, Maple Elementaries and Heritage Middle open with AD Policy  2008 – Parent survey shows overwhelming support of AD Policy.

The Basics  Shirts - Polo Style, Dress Shirts, Turtlenecks Colors – Red, White, Navy Blue Light Blue, Black  Pants, Skirts, Shorts, Capri's, Jumpers Colors – Black, Khaki, Navy Blue  Low Heel, Closed Toe And Heel Shoes  Belts – Grade 3-8

Pants, Skirts, Shorts and Jumpers  Khaki, black or navy blue traditional flat front or pleated style pant is allowed. Corduroy and Capri pants are permitted in appropriate color and style  Garments must be appropriately sized and worn at the waist.  Skirt, skort or shorts - must extend to the top of the knee or below  Some pant styles not allowed: cargo, carpenter, painter, jeans, sweats

Outerwear  Only small district logos and approved colors are allowed for pullover sweatshirts. No Hoodies  Sweaters and vest– approved colors over approved shirts

The Acceptable Standard

Survey Results – School Demographics

Survey Results

Survey Results -Communication

Survey Results - Availability

Survey Results - Affordability

Survey Results

Survey Results - Satisfaction

Survey Results - Expansion

Survey Results  Survey Comments  Building Concerns

Common Violations

Changes  Recommend Changes to Currents Code

Next Steps

Why a Dress Code?  To improve academic focus and the learning environment  To build self-esteem  To reduce racial and ethnic tensions  To bridge the socio-economic differences among students  To promote positive behavior  To enhance school safety  To strengthen chances for success