Board Tentatively OKs Dress Code for Teachers

Hawthorne schoolteachers may soon be held to the same dress standard as their students.

The Hawthorne School Board on Wednesday night gave preliminary approval to a dress code for teachers and school administrators that forbids shorts, skorts and beach sandals. Hats and caps cannot be worn indoors.

Also banned would be halter tops, ripped or frayed clothing and skirts shorter than mid-thigh length.

“We want our teachers to present themselves in the most professional and positive way as a role model to our children,” said school district spokeswoman Sara Sellars.

The school board will take final action on the dress code on Dec. 10.