The SUBscriber
August 2022 Red Oak ISD Substitute Teacher Newsletter
Welcome Back!
August
We appreciate YOU!
Other Substitute Perks!
Safety is a top priority in Red Oak ISD
I have attached the video provided in the substitute orientation presentation for you to review again.
In addition, each phone located in each classroom has the ability to place the building in Lockdown shall an emergency that warrants it arise. A video to learn how to activate the Lockdown System can be viewed below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rJqs0OWp4VdgoZBbCTE7wVExV3D51k3_/view
In addition, last year we started utilizing substitute badges. We will continue that practice this year so that Substitute Teachers will have a visible identifier while they are on campus. Please remember to return these to the office at the end of the day.
Jean Days
The first Wednesday of every month is Colors For Caring Day! All staff may wear jeans with a shirt in the color of their choice that supports a specific cancer. (See chart below)
Dress Code
STAFF DRESS CODE:
Dress Code Employees of Red Oak ISD are expected to dress professionally while performing their duties. Professional attire modeled by employees creates a positive influence on students. The following guidelines are not all-inclusive, but attempt to provide a guide of expectations. If an issue related to employee dress is not addressed here, employees should look to the student dress code for guidance. Principals/Supervisors are designated to monitor employee dress of their staff, and make determinations regarding the appropriateness of staff attire.
Females: Females may wear skirts, dresses or slacks. The length of skirts and dresses should be consistent with the student dress menu code. Calf-length Capri/cropped pants are allowed. Garments that are too revealing or immodest are prohibited. Examples include skirts that are too short, or with slits that are too high (the top of the slit shall be considered to be the length of the garment), low neckline, etc.
Males: Males may wear suits, slacks, or khakis. Nice polo or rugby shirts are acceptable. Beards must be appropriately groomed at all times.
Unisex Clothing: No overalls or jeans of any kind are allowed, with the exception of spirit days. Jogging suits and athletic pants are not permissible except for coaches and P.E. teachers.
Shoes: No flip flops, “croc” style shoes, or tennis shoes with the exception of coaches or P.E. teachers. Tennis shoes may be worn on spirit days. Sandals with low or high heels including between the toe styles are allowed.
Shirts: No t-shirts except spirit days. No tank tops. No hoodies. Sleeveless blouses and dresses are allowed. No wording or graphics that are obscene, crude, vulgar, or defamatory or that promote violence, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, firearms, or gang affiliation, or that cause a substantial disruption of the educational setting. Spirit shirts are shirts with Red Oak ISD logos, Hawks, RO, or artwork that is intended to promote school spirit or endorse official school groups or organizations.
Facial Coverings: Personal Protection Equipment may be worn for protection and to mitigate the spread of sickness. Masks/face coverings may be of any color, print, or design Red Oak ISD Employee Handbook 59 Revised July 2022 that does not present a disruption, health, or safety hazard to the students or others.
Jewelry: Any chains, studded wear, bracelets, rings, or other jewelry, etc. that could be a safety issue will not be allowed. Body piercings (other than ears) are not allowed while performing job duties. Staff may not wear ear gauges.
Tattoos that are obscene, crude, vulgar, or defamatory or that promote violence, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, firearms, or gang affiliation, or that cause a substantial disruption of the educational setting shall be covered while performing job duties.
Miscellaneous: No headphones, ear buds, Bluetooth devices, etc. to be worn in the building during working hours, even if on lunch or conference time. Unnatural hair color such as pink, purple, blue and green that becomes a distraction will not be allowed. Any part of a staff member’s appearance and accessories that are extreme enough to create a disturbance or disrupt the normal routine of school shall be deemed inappropriate.
If a decision is made to open late, jeans will be allowed for all staff that day. Administrators will have complete and final judgment on all matters concerning the interpretation of the Employee Dress Code.
STUDENT DRESS CODE:
ROISD Student Dress Code
The purpose of the ROISD Dress Code is to set a school-wide expectation for good citizenship and to give campuses a positive identity that reflects the values of the school and community. It is also to promote grooming and hygiene, instill discipline, prevent disruption, assist in avoiding safety hazards, and teach respect for authority. All students are required to comply with the ROISD Dress Code.
Any style of dress or grooming which distracts from the instructional process is not acceptable.
The cooperation of parents and students and the consistent and fair enforcement of the ROISD Dress Code by teachers and administration is essential to its effectiveness. Each student and parent shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with the standards presented in the ROISD Dress Code.
With the expansion of the 2022-2023 ROISD Dress Code, the enforcement will be strict and the discipline violations will be more stringent (see the end of this document).
STUDENT IDS MUST BE WORN AND VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES DURING THE SCHOOL DAY. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN A DRESS CODE VIOLATION AND THE PENALTY AS OUTLINED IN THE ROISD STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT.
TOPS
Button-downs, polos, t-shirts, and blouses. All colors, patterns, stripes, etc. allowed!
- PROHIBITED
- No sleeveless or backless shirts or blouses.
- No spaghetti straps, halter tops, tank tops, tube tops, or crop tops.
- No shirts that show any midriff or cleavage.
- No wording or graphics that promote violence, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, firearms, or gang affiliation.
- No wording or graphics that are obscene, crude, vulgar, or defamatory or that cause a disruption of the educational setting.
BOTTOMS
Pants/jeans, shorts, dresses, skirts, skorts, and jumpers. Cotton or denim; no sweats or athletic shorts except PE and athletics. Bottoms should fit the student - not be excessively loose or tight. The length must be no more than 3 inches above the knee cap in both front and back.
- PROHIBITED:
- No pants below the hips or larger than one size larger than the student’s normal size (no sagging) and no garments that are too tight.
- No spandex, nylon, leggings, or yoga pants unless under a skort or dress that is dress code compliance.
- Absolutely no underwear or undergarments may be exposed. Students may be required to use an accessory such as a zip tie, provided by the campus at campus discretion, to ensure the pants are worn at normal waist level. If the campus provides such an accessory, the student will still receive FIVE points for a dress code violation.
- No sweatpants, wind pants, warm-ups, coveralls, overalls (except Senior days), or skinny form-fitting pants.
- No more than 3 inches above the knee cap in both front and back.
- No athletic-style shorts except in PE, athletics, cheerleading, drill team classes, or other administrators-deemed classes or activities that are designated for that type of attire.
- A dress code shirt must be worn under jumpers at all times.
- No strapless dresses.
- Slits in skirts must be no more than mid-thigh.
SHOES
Shoes must be closed-toe and closed-heel and must match each other.
- PROHIBITED:
- No flip flops, sandals, or open-toe shoes
- No stiletto heels
- No open-toe slides
- No metal cleats
- No shoes with wheels
- No house shoes or slippers
SWEATSHIRTS & OUTERWEAR
Sweaters, vests, and sweatshirts are allowed in any color. No hoods are allowed on sweatshirts, sweaters, or shirts. Outerwear (coats) may be any color but must be removed upon entering the building.
- PROHIBITED:
- No trench coats or dusters
- No one-piece jumpsuits
BACKPACKS
- Clear backpacks are required for secondary students (Gr. 6-12)
- Clear backpacks are preferred for elementary students (Gr. PreK-5)
- Backpacks must be clear plastic, not tinted or full mesh (some mesh on water bottle holder allowed)
- Straps can be solid colored
- Students may have a small clutch purse (4.5x6.5) with or without a handle or strap
- Bags for school activities (fine arts, athletics) should be stored in the activity area
ALL CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES
PROHIBITED:
- No rips or tears in any clothing
- No underwear or undergarments may be exposed
- No brads, studs, or chains on any clothing
- No leather, vinyl, suede, or fur
- No hoodies
MISCELLANEOUS
- No caps, hats, hoods, bandannas, sweatbands, or other head coverings are allowed inside the building or in transition from building to building during the school day unless for official documented medical conditions or religious reasons.
- No sunglasses are allowed in the building unless for medical reasons and must have an official medical document on file.
- Clothing items cannot be worn in any way that reflects gang affiliation, conceals contraband, or creates a distraction.
- All clothing must be properly hemmed and/or have finished edges.
- Sufficient/appropriate underclothing is required.
- No pajama-style pants or other sleepwear.
- Body piercing (other than in the ears) will not be allowed. No tongue rings, lip rings, nose rings, eyebrow rings, ear gauges, spacers, facial jewelry such as hoops or rings, and no visible body piercings or facial decoration.
- No chains, studded wear, bracelets, rings, or other jewelry, etc. that could be a safety issue will be allowed.
- Student IDs must be worn and visible at all times during the school day.
DRESS & GROOMING
Dress or grooming that presents a disruption, health, or safety hazard to the students or others is expressly prohibited. This includes:
- Any part of a student’s appearance and accessories that are extreme enough to create a disturbance or disrupt the normal routine of the school shall be deemed inappropriate.
- Students’ hair, including facial hair, shall be clean, neatly cut, and combed so as to be kept out of the eyes. Unnatural hair coloring such as green, pink, blue, purple, or any other unnatural color that is a substantial disruption is prohibited.
- Tattoos that are obscene, crude, defamatory, vulgar, or related to gang/criminal activity shall be covered while at any school activity.
What to do when a student is out of dress code!
Michelle Owen - Support Staff Specialist
Margaret Wolf - Substitute Coordinator
Red Oak ISD
Email: michelle.owen@redoakisd.org
Website: www.redoakisd.org
Location: 109 West Red Oak Road, Red Oak, TX, USA
Phone: 972-617-2941