Alcoa City Board of Education Policy Manual Alcoa City Board of Education Policy Manual Board OperationsFiscal ManagementSupport ServicesInstructional ServicesPersonnelStudentsHelpful LinksSearchBoard Operations Descriptor Code Policy Title Directory Section 1 Directory 1.100 School Board Legal Status and Authority 1.101 Role of the Board of Education 1.102 Board Members Legal Status 1.103 Board Self-Evalutation 1.104 Memberships 1.105 School Board Legislative Involvement 1.106 Code of Ethics 1.1061 Boardsmanship Code of Ethics 1.107 Board Member Conflict of Interest 1.108 Nepotism 1.200 Method of Election of Officers 1.201 Duties of Officers 1.202 Duties of Board Members 1.203 New Member Orientation 1.204 Board Member Development Opportunities 1.205 Board-Director Relations 1.300 Board Committees 1.301 Executive Committee 1.302 School Attorney 1.303 Consultants 1.400 School Board Meetings 1.401 Public Hearings 1.402 Notification of Meetings 1.403 Agendas 1.404 Appeals To and Appearances Before the Board 1.405 Rules of Order 1.406 Minutes 1.407 Public Records 1.500 Board-Community Relations 1.501 Visitors to the Schools 1.502 Board Meeting News Coverage 1.503 News Releases, News Conferences and Interviews 1.600 Policy Development and Adoption 1.601 Administrative Procedures 1.602 Administrative Committees 1.700 School District Goals 1.701 School District Planning 1.704 Charter Schools 1.800 School Calendar 1.801 School Day 1.8011 Emergency Closings 1.802 Section 504 and ADA Grievance Procedures 1.803 Tobacco-Free Schools 1.804 Drug-Free Workplace 1.805 Use of Electronic Mail (email) 1.806 Advertising and Distribution of Materials in Schools 1.807 Use of School Name 1.808 Registered Sex Offenders 1.901 Charter School Applications Fiscal Management Descriptor Code Policy Title Directory Section 2 Directory 2.100 Fiscal Management Goals 2.200 Annual Operating Budget 2.201 Line Item Transfer Authority 2.300 State and Federal Aid Eligibility Determination 2.400 Revenues 2.401 Gifts and Bequests 2.402 Investment Earnings 2.403 Personal Property Sales 2.404 School Support Organizations 2.500 Deposit of Funds 2.600 Bonded Employees 2.601 Fundraising Activities 2.700 Accounting System 2.701 Financial Reports and Records 2.702 Inventories 2.703 Audits 2.800 Expenditure of Funds 2.802 Payroll Procedures 2.803 Salary Deductions 2.804 Expenses and Reimbursements 2.805 Purchasing 2.806 Bids and Quotations 2.807 Requisitions 2.808 Purchase Orders and Contracts 2.809 Vendor Relations 2.810 Payment Procedures 2.900 Student Activity Funds Management Support Services Descriptor Code Policy Title Directory Section 3 Directory 3.100 Business Management Goals 3.200 Buildings and Grounds Management 3.201 Safety 3.202 Emergency Preparedness Plan 3.203 Crisis Management 3.204 Risk Management 3.205 Security 3.206 Community Use of School Facilities 3.208 Facilities Planning 3.210 Naming New Facilities 3.211 New Project Planning 3.212 Facilities Planning: Involvement of Architects 3.213 Educational Specifications 3.214 Project Financing 3.215 Board Inspection and Acceptance of New Facilities 3.216 Retirement of Facilities 3.218 Service Animals in District Facilities 3.300 Equipment and Supplies Management 3.3001 Use of Cellular Phones 3.301 Borrowing and Renting 3.400 Student Transportation Management 3.401 Scheduling and Routing 3.402 Special Use of School Vehicles 3.403 Traffic and Parking Controls 3.404 Private Vehicles 3.405 Contracted Bus Service 3.500 Food Service Management 3.600 Insurance Management 3.601 Student Insurance Program 3.602 Workers’ Compensation 3.603 District Water Testing Instructional Services Descriptor Code Policy Title Directory Section 4 Directory 4.100 Instructional Goals 4.101 Instructional Standards 4.200 Curriculum Development 4.201 Basic Curriculum Program and Class Size Ratios 4.202 Special Education 4.2021 Special Education Class Size 4.205 Enrollment in Advanced Courses 4.206 Homebound Instruction 4.207 English Learners 4.209 Alternative Credit Options 4.210 Credit and Grade Recovery 4.211 Student Work – Based Learning Experiences 4.212 Virtual Education Program 4.213 Family Life Education 4.300 Extracurricular Activities 4.301 Interscholastic Athletics 4.302 Field Trips 4.400 Instructional Materials 4.401 Textbook Selection, Distribution, and Care 4.402 Reconsideration of Textbooks and Instructional Materials 4.403 Library Materials 4.404 Use of Copyrighted Materials 4.405 Employee-Developed Materials 4.406 Use of the Internet 4.407 Web Pages 4.408 VCR/DVD Lessons 4.500 Community Instructional Resources 4.501 School Volunteers 4.502 Parent and Family Engagement 4.5021 Family Engagement 4.600 Uniform Grading Policy 4.601 Reporting Student Progress 4.602 Senior Scholars 4.603 Promotion and Retention 4.604 Accelerated Credit 4.605 Graduation Requirements 4.606 Graduation Activities 4.607 Waivers of Statute, Rules and Regulations 4.700 Testing Programs 4.701 Maintaining Test and Data Security 4.702 Evaluation of Instructional Programs 4.800 Controversial Issues 4.801 Controversial Materials 4.802 Student Equal Access 4.803 Recognition of Religious Beliefs, Customs & Holidays 4.804 Religion in the Curriculum 4.805 Prayer and Period of Silence Personnel Descriptor Code Policy Title Directory Section 5 Directory 5.100 Personnel Goals 5.101 Line and Staff Relations 5.102 Classification and Qualifications 5.103 Job Descriptions 5.104 Equal Opportunity Employment 5.105 Recruitment of Employees 5.106 Application and Employment 5.107 Orientation 5.108 Supervision 5.109 Evaluation 5.110 Compensation Guides & Contracts 5.111 Utilization of Career Level Educators 5.112 Extended Contracts 5.113 In-Service and Professional Learning Opportunities 5.114 Personnel Records 5.1141 Teacher Effect Data 5.115 Assignment/Transfer 5.116 Staff Positions 5.117 Teacher Tenure 5.118 Background Investigations 5.119 Employment of Retirees 5.200 Separation Practices for Tenured Teachers 5.201 Separation Practices for Non-Tenured Teachers 5.202 Separation Practices for Non-Certified Employees 5.203 Recommendations and File Transfers 5.300 Short Term Leaves of Absence 5.301 Emergency and Legal Leave 5.302 Sick Leave 5.3021 Sick Leave Bank 5.303 Personal and Professional Leave 5.304 Long-Term Leaves of Absence for Professional Personnel 5.305 Family and Medical Leave 5.306 Military Leave 5.307 Physical Assault Leave 5.308 Sabbatical Leave 5.309 Legislative Leave 5.310 Vacations and Holidays 5.400 Personnel Health Examinations/Communicable Diseases 5.401 Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) 5.402 Hepatitis B (HBV) 5.403 Drug & Alcohol Testing for Employees 5.500 Discrimination/Harassment of Employees 5.501 Complaints and Grievances 5.502 Complaints about School Personnel 5.600 Staff Rights & Responsibilities 5.601 Conflict of Interest 5.602 Staff Time Schedules 5.603 Staff Meetings 5.605 Staff Gifts and Solicitations 5.606 Staff-Community Relations 5.607 Non-School Employment 5.608 Tutoring for Pay 5.610 Staff-Student Relations 5.611 Ethics 5.700 Interim Employees 5.701 Substitute Teachers 5.702 Student Teachers 5.704 Interns 5.800 Director of Schools 5.801 Director of Schools Recruitment and Selection 5.802 Qualifications and Duties of the Director of Schools 5.803 Evaluation of the Director of Schools Students Descriptor Code Policy Title Directory Section 6 Directory 6.100 Student Goals 6.200 Attendance 6.201 Compulsory Attendance Ages 6.202 Home Schools 6.203 School Admissions 6.204 Attendance of Non-Resident Students 6.205 Student Assignments 6.207 Withdrawals 6.208 Release During School Hours 6.209 Child Custody/Parental Access 6.300 Code of Conduct 6.301 Rights and Responsibilities of Students 6.302 Procedural Due Process 6.303 Interrogations and Searches 6.304 Student Discrimination, Harassment, Bullying, Cyber-bullying, and Intimidation 6.3041 Title IX & Sexual Harassment 6.305 Student Concerns, Complaints, and Grievances 6.306 Interference/Disruption of School Activities 6.307 Drug-Free Schools 6.3071 Random Drug Testing 6.3072 Vaping/e-cigarettes 6.308 Bus Safety and Conduct 6.309 Zero Tolerance Offenses 6.310 Dress Code 6.3101 Gang Activity or Association 6.311 Care of School Property 6.312 Use of Personal Communication Devices and Electronic Devices 6.313 Discipline Procedures 6.314 Corporal Punishment 6.315 Detention 6.316 Suspension/Expulsion/Remand 6.317 Student Disciplinary Hearing Authority 6.318 Admission of Suspended or Expelled Students 6.319 Alternative Education 6.400 Student Guidance Program 6.4001 Student Surveys, Analyses and Evaluations 6.401 Student Health Services 6.402 Physical Examinations and Immunizations 6.403 Student Communicable Diseases 6.4031 Pediculosis (Head Lice) 6.404 Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome 6.405 Medicines 6.406 Student Psychological Services 6.407 Student Social Services 6.408 Supervision of Students 6.4081 Safe Relocation of Students 6.409 Reporting Child Abuse 6.410 Accident and Illness 6.411 Student Wellness 6.412 Emergency Allergy Response Plan 6.413 Prevention and Treatment of Sports-Related Concussions 6.414 Prevention and Treatment of Sudden Cardiac Arrest 6.415 Student Suicide Prevention 6.500 Special Education Students 6.501 Married and/or Pregnant Students 6.502 Foreign Exchange Students 6.503 Homeless Students 6.504 Migrant Students 6.505 Students in Foster Care 6.506 Students from Military Families 6.600 Student Records 6.601 Annual Notification of Rights 6.602 Inspection and Correction Procedure 6.603 Use of Records 6.604 Media Access to Students 6.700 Student Activities 6.702 Student Clubs and Organizations 6.703 Student Government 6.704 Student Publications 6.705 Student Social Events 6.706 Student Performances 6.707 Contests for Students 6.708 Awards and Scholarships 6.709 Student Fees and Fines 6.710 Gifts 6.711 Student Volunteers 6.712 In-School Employment Helpful Links Tennessee Code Annotated Attorney General Opinions State 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Board OperationsFiscal ManagementSupport ServicesInstructional ServicesPersonnelStudentsHelpful LinksSearchBoard Operations Descriptor Code Policy Title Directory Section 1 Directory 1.100 School Board Legal Status and Authority 1.101 Role of the Board of Education 1.102 Board Members Legal Status 1.103 Board Self-Evaluation 1.104 Memberships 1.105 School Board Legislative Involvement 1.106 Code of Ethics 1.1061 Boardsmanship Code of Ethics 1.107 Board Member Conflict of Interest 1.108 Nepotism 1.200 Method of Election of Officers 1.201 Duties of Officers 1.202 Duties of Board Members 1.203 New Member Orientation 1.204 Board Member Development Opportunities 1.205 Board-Director Relations 1.300 Board Committees 1.301 Executive Committee 1.302 School Attorney 1.303 Consultants 1.400 School Board Meetings 1.401 Public Hearings 1.402 Notification of Meetings 1.403 Agendas 1.404 Appeals To and Appearances Before the Board 1.405 Rules of Order 1.406 Minutes 1.407 Public Records 1.500 Board-Community Relations 1.501 Visitors to the Schools 1.502 Board Meeting News Coverage 1.503 News Releases, News Conferences and Interviews 1.600 Policy Development and Adoption 1.601 Administrative Procedures 1.602 Administrative Committees 1.700 School District Goals 1.701 School District Planning 1.704 Charter Schools 1.800 School Calendar 1.801 School Day 1.8011 Emergency Closings 1.802 Section 504 and ADA Grievance Procedures 1.803 Tobacco-Free Schools 1.804 Drug-Free Workplace 1.805 Use of Electronic Mail (email) 1.806 Advertising and Distribution of Materials in Schools 1.807 Use of School Name 1.808 Registered Sex Offenders 1.901 Charter School Applications Fiscal Management Descriptor Code Policy Title Directory Section 2 Directory 2.100 Fiscal Management Goals 2.200 Annual Operating Budget 2.201 Line Item Transfer Authority 2.300 State and Federal Aid Eligibility Determination 2.400 Revenues 2.401 Gifts and Bequests 2.402 Investment Earnings 2.403 Personal Property Sales 2.404 School Support Organizations 2.500 Deposit of Funds 2.600 Bonded Employees 2.601 Fundraising Activities 2.700 Accounting System 2.701 Financial Reports and Records 2.702 Inventories 2.703 Audits 2.800 Expenditure of Funds 2.802 Payroll Procedures 2.803 Salary Deductions 2.804 Expenses and Reimbursements 2.805 Purchasing 2.806 Bids and Quotations 2.807 Requisitions 2.808 Purchase Orders and Contracts 2.809 Vendor Relations 2.810 Payment Procedures 2.900 Student Activity Funds Management Support Services Descriptor Code Policy Title Directory Section 3 Directory 3.100 Business Management Goals 3.200 Buildings and Grounds Management 3.201 Safety 3.202 Emergency Preparedness Plan 3.203 Crisis Management 3.204 Risk Management 3.205 Security 3.206 Community Use of School Facilities 3.208 Facilities Planning 3.210 Naming New Facilities 3.211 New Project Planning 3.212 Facilities Planning: Involvement of Architects 3.213 Educational Specifications 3.214 Project Financing 3.215 Board Inspection and Acceptance of New Facilities 3.216 Retirement of Facilities 3.218 Service Animals in District Facilities 3.300 Equipment and Supplies Management 3.3001 Use of Cellular Phones 3.301 Borrowing and Renting 3.400 Student Transportation Management 3.401 Scheduling and Routing 3.402 Special Use of School Vehicles 3.403 Traffic and Parking Controls 3.404 Private Vehicles 3.405 Contracted Bus Service 3.500 Food Service Management 3.600 Insurance Management 3.601 Student Insurance Program 3.602 Workers’ Compensation 3.603 District Water Testing Instructional Services Descriptor Code Policy Title Directory Section 4 Directory 4.100 Instructional Goals 4.101 Instructional Standards 4.200 Curriculum Development 4.201 Basic Curriculum Program and Class Size Ratios 4.202 Special Education 4.2021 Special Education Class Size 4.205 Enrollment in Advanced Courses 4.206 Homebound Instruction 4.207 English Learners 4.209 Alternative Credit Options 4.210 Credit and Grade Recovery 4.211 Student Work – Based Learning Experiences 4.212 Virtual Education Program 4.213 Family Life Education 4.300 Extracurricular Activities 4.301 Interscholastic Athletics 4.302 Field Trips 4.400 Instructional Materials 4.401 Textbook Selection, Distribution, and Care 4.402 Reconsideration of Textbooks and Instructional Materials 4.403 Library Materials 4.404 Use of Copyrighted Materials 4.405 Employee-Developed Materials 4.406 Use of the Internet 4.407 Web Pages 4.408 VCR/DVD Lessons 4.500 Community Instructional Resources 4.501 School Volunteers 4.502 Parent and Family Emgagement 4.5021 Family Engagement 4.600 Uniform Grading Policy 4.601 Reporting Student Progress 4.602 Senior Scholars 4.603 Promotion and Retention 4.604 Accelerated Credit 4.605 Graduation Requirements 4.606 Graduation Activities 4.607 Waivers of Statute, Rules and Regulations 4.700 Testing Programs 4.701 Maintaining Test and Data Security 4.702 Evaluation of Instructional Programs 4.800 Controversial Issues 4.801 Controversial Materials 4.802 Student Equal Access 4.803 Recognition of Religious Beliefs, Customs & Holidays 4.804 Religion in the Curriculum 4.805 Prayer and Period of Silence Personnel Descriptor Code Policy Title Directory Section 5 Directory 5.100 Personnel Goals 5.101 Line and Staff Relations 5.102 Classification and Qualifications 5.103 Job Descriptions 5.104 Equal Opportunity Employment 5.105 Recruitment of Employees 5.106 Application and Employment 5.107 Orientation 5.108 Supervision 5.109 Evaluation 5.110 Compensation Guides & Contracts 5.111 Utilization of Career Level Educators 5.112 Extended Contracts 5.113 In-Service and Professional Learning Opportunities 5.114 Personnel Records 5.1141 Teacher Effect Data 5.115 Assignment/Transfer 5.116 Staff Positions 5.117 Teacher Tenure 5.118 Background Investigations 5.119 Employment of Retirees 5.200 Separation Practices for Tenured Teachers 5.201 Separation Practices for Non-Tenured Teachers 5.202 Separation Practices for Non-Certified Employees 5.203 Recommendations and File Transfers 5.300 Short Term Leaves of Absence 5.301 Emergency and Legal Leave 5.302 Sick Leave 5.3021 Sick Leave Bank 5.303 Personal and Professional Leave 5.304 Long-Term Leaves of Absence for Professional Personnel 5.305 Family and Medical Leave 5.306 Military Leave 5.307 Physical Assault Leave 5.308 Sabbatical Leave 5.309 Legislative Leave 5.310 Vacations and Holidays 5.400 Personnel Health Examinations/Communicable Diseases 5.401 Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) 5.402 Hepatitis B (HBV) 5.403 Drug & Alcohol Testing for Employees 5.500 Discrimination/Harassment of Employees 5.501 Complaints and Grievances 5.502 Complaints about School Personnel 5.600 Staff Rights & Responsibilities 5.601 Conflict of Interest 5.602 Staff Time Schedules 5.603 Staff Meetings 5.605 Staff Gifts and Solicitations 5.606 Staff-Community Relations 5.607 Non-School Employment 5.608 Tutoring for Pay 5.610 Staff-Student Relations 5.611 Ethics 5.700 Interim Employees 5.701 Substitute Teachers 5.702 Student Teachers 5.704 Interns 5.800 Director of Schools 5.801 Director of Schools Recruitment and Selection 5.802 Qualifications and Duties of the Director of Schools 5.803 Evaluation of the Director of Schools Students Descriptor Code Policy Title Directory Section 6 Directory 6.100 Student Goals 6.200 Attendance 6.201 Compulsory Attendance Ages 6.202 Home Schools 6.203 School Admissions 6.204 Attendance of Non-Resident Students 6.205 Student Assignments 6.207 Withdrawals 6.208 Release During School Hours 6.209 Child Custody/Parental Access 6.300 Code of Conduct 6.301 Rights and Responsibilities of Students 6.302 Procedural Due Process 6.303 Interrogations and Searches 6.304 Student Discrimination, Harassment, Bullying, Cyber-bullying, and Intimidation 6.3041 Title IX & Sexual Harassment 6.305 Student Concerns, Complaints, and Grievances 6.306 Interference/Disruption of School Activities 6.307 Drug-Free Schools 6.3071 Random Drug Testing 6.3072 Vaping/e-cigarettes 6.308 Bus Conduct 6.309 Zero Tolerance Offenses 6.310 Dress Code 6.3101 Gang Activity or Association 6.311 Care of School Property 6.312 Use of Personal Communication Devices and Electronic Devices 6.313 Discipline Procedures 6.314 Corporal Punishment 6.315 Detention 6.316 Suspension/Expulsion/Remand 6.317 Student Disciplinary Hearing Authority 6.318 Admission of Suspended or Expelled Students 6.319 Alternative Education 6.400 Student Guidance Program 6.4001 Student Surveys, Analyses and Evaluations 6.401 Student Health Services 6.402 Physical Examinations and Immunizations 6.403 Student Communicable Diseases 6.4031 Pediculosis (Head Lice) 6.404 Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome 6.405 Medicines 6.406 Student Psychological Services 6.407 Student Social Services 6.408 Supervision of Students 6.4081 Safe Relocation of Students 6.409 Reporting Child Abuse 6.410 Accident and Illness 6.411 Student Wellness 6.412 Emergency Allergy Response Plan 6.413 Prevention and Treatment of Sports-Related Concussions 6.414 Prevention and Treatment of Sudden Cardiac Arrest 6.415 Student Suicide Prevention 6.500 Special Education Students 6.501 Married and/or Pregnant Students 6.502 Foreign Exchange Students 6.503 Homeless Students 6.504 Migrant Students 6.505 Students in Foster Care 6.506 Students from Military Families 6.600 Student Records 6.601 Annual Notification of Rights 6.602 Inspection and Correction Procedures 6.603 Use of Records 6.604 Media Access to Students 6.700 Student Activities 6.702 Student Clubs and Organizations 6.703 Student Government 6.704 Student Publications 6.705 Student Social Events 6.706 Student Performances 6.707 Contests for Students 6.708 Awards and Scholarships 6.709 Student Fees and Fines 6.710 Gifts 6.711 Student Volunteers 6.712 In-School Employment Helpful Links Tennessee Code Annotated Attorney General Opinions State Board of Education Policies Tennessee Rules and Regulations/Minimum Standards (TRR/MS) Click here to access additional state and federal resources. 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