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Descriptor Code
Policy Title
Directory
Section 1 Directory
1.100
School Board Legal Status and Authority
1.101
Role of the Board
1.102
Board Members Legal Status
1.104
Memberships
1.106
Code of Ethics
1.1061
Boardsmanship Code of Ethics
1.108
Nepotism
1.200
Method and 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
1.301
Executive Committee
1.302
School Board Attorney
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
School District Records
1.501
Visitors to the Schools
1.600
Policy Development and Adoption
1.601
Administrative Procedures
1.700
School District Goals
1.701
School District Planning
1.703
School Attendance Areas
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
Alcohol & Drugs in the Workplace
1.805
Use of Electronic Mail (email)
1.806
Advertising and Distribution of Materials in Schools
1.808
Registered Sex Offenders
Descriptor Code
Policy Title
Directory
Section 2 Directory
2.200
Annual Operating Budget
2.201
Line Item Transfer Authority
2.300
Comparability of Services
2.400
Revenues
2.401
Gifts and Bequests
2.403
Surplus Property Sales
2.404
School Support Organizations
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
2.804
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
Descriptor Code
Policy Title
Directory
Section 3 Directory
3.201
Safety
3.202
Emergency Preparedness Plan
3.203
Crisis Management
3.204
Threat Assessment Team
3.205
Security
3.206
Community Use of School Facilities
3.2061
Community Use of School Camp Facilities
3.208
Facilities Planning
3.210
Naming Facilities
3.211
New Project Planning
3.212
District Water Testing
3.218
Service Animals in District Facilities
3.219
Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones)
3.220
Access to Private Facilities
3.300
Equipment and Supplies Management
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
3.500
Food Service Management
3.600
Insurance Management
Descriptor Code
Policy Title
Directory
Section 4 Directory
4.100
Instructional Program
4.101
Instructional Standards
4.200
Curriculum Development
4.201
Class Size Ratios
4.202
Special Education
4.2021
Special Education Class Size
4.204
Summer Instructional Programs
4.205
Enrollment in Advanced Courses
4.206
Homebound Instruction
4.207
English Learners
4.209
Alternative Credit Options
4.212
Virtual Education Program
4.213
Family Life Education
4.214
Use of Artificial Intelligence Programs
4.301
Interscholastic Athletics
4.302
Field Trips and Excursions
4.400
Instructional Resources and Materials
4.401
Textbooks
4.402
Selection of Instructional Materials (Other Than Textbooks)
4.403
Library Materials
4.404
Use of Copyrighted Materials
4.405
Employee-Developed Materials
4.406
Use of the Internet
4.407
School & System Websites
4.502
Parent/Family Engagement
4.600
Grading System
4.601
Reporting Student Progress
4.603
Promotion and Retention
4.608
Transcript Alterations
4.700
Testing Programs
4.701
Maintaining Test and Data Security
4.801
Controversial Materials
4.802
Student Equal Access
4.803
Recognition of Religious Beliefs, Customs & Holidays
4.804
Religious Content of Courses
Descriptor Code
Policy Title
Directo
ry
Section 5 Directory
5.100
Personnel Goals
5.101
Line and Staff Relations
5.102
Personnel Classification and Qualifications
5.103
Job Descriptions
5.104
Equal Opportunity Employment
5.105
Recruitment
5.106
Application and Employment
5.107
Orientation and Probation
5.109
Evaluation
5.110
Compensation Guides and Contracts
5.1101
Differentiated Pay Plan
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
5.1151
Telework During Emergencies
5.116
Staff Positions
5.117
Teacher Tenure
5.118
Background
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
Bereavement Leave
5.303
Personal and Professional Leave
5.304
Long Term Leaves of Absence
5.305
Family and Medical Leave
5.3051
FFCRA Leave
5.306
Military Leave
5.307
Physical Assault Leave
5.309
Legislative Leave
5.310
Vacations and Holidays
5.400
Health Examinations/Communicable Diseases
5.401
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
5.402
Hepatitis B
5.403
Drug and Alcohol Testing
5.500
Discrimination/Harassment
5.501
Complaints and Grievances
5.502
Complaints about School Personnel
5.600
Staff Rights and Responsibilities
5.601
Conflicts of Interest
5.602
Time Schedules and Extra Duty
5.603
Staff Meetings
5.604
Overtime Pay
5.605
Staff Gifts and Solicitations
5.606
Political Activities
5.607
Non-School Employment
5.611
Ethics
5.700
Interim Employees
5.701
Substitute Teachers
5.702
Student Teachers
5.703
Substitute Workers
5.800
Director of Schools
5.801
Recruitment and Selection
5.802
Qualifications and Duties of the Director of Schools
Descriptor Code
Policy Title
Directo
ry
Section 6 Directory
6.100
Student Goals
6.200
Attendance
6.201
Compulsory Attendance Ages
6.2011
Voluntary Pre-K Attendance
6.202
Home Schools
6.203
School Admissions
6.204
Attendance of Non-Resident Students
6.205
Student Assignment
6.208
Release During School Hours
6.209
Child Custody/Parental Access
6.300
Code of Conduct
6.301
Rights and Responsibilities
6.302
Procedural Due Process
6.303
Interrogations and Searches
6.304
Student Discrimination, Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Intimidation
6.3041
Title IX & Sexual Harassment
6.305
Complaints and Grievances
6.306
Interference/Disruption of School Activities
6.307
Drug-Free Schools
6.308
Bus Safety and Conduct
6.309
Zero Tolerance Offenses
6.310
Dress Code
6.311
Care of School Property
6.312
Use of Personal Communication Devices and Electronic Devices
6.314
Corporal Punishment
6.316
Suspension/Expulsion/Remand
6.317
Disciplinary Hearing Authority
6.318
Admission of Suspended or Expelled Students
6.319
Alternative Education
6.400
Promoting Student Welfare
6.4001
Student Surveys, Analyses and Evaluations
6.402
Physical Examinations and Immunizations
6.403
Communicable Diseases
6.4031
Pediculosis (Head Lice)
6.404
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
6.405
Medicines
6.4051
Glucagon and Diazepam Gel (Diastat)
6.4052
Opioid Antagonist
6.408
Supervision of Students
6.4081
Safe Relocation of Students
6.409
Reporting Child Abuse
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
6.503
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
6.604
Media Access to Students
6.702
Student Clubs and Organizations
6.705
Student Social Events
6.706
Student Performances
6.709
Student Fees and Fines
Tennessee Code Annotated
Attorney General Opinions
State Board of Education Policies
Tennessee Rules and Regulations/Minimum Standards (TRR/MS)
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Board Operations
Fiscal Management
Support services
Instructional services
Personnel
Students
Helpful Links
SEARCH
Descriptor Code
Policy Title
Directory
Section 1 Directory
1.100
School Board Legal Status and Authority
1.101
Role of the Board
1.102
Board Members Legal Status
1.104
Memberships
1.106
Code of Ethics
1.1061
Boardsmanship Code of Ethics
1.108
Nepotism
1.200
Method and 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
1.301
Executive Committee
1.302
School Board Attorney
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
School District Records
1.501
Visitors to the Schools
1.600
Policy Development and Adoption
1.601
Administrative Procedures
1.700
School District Goals
1.701
School District Planning
1.703
School Attendance Areas
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
Alcohol & Drugs in the Workplace
1.805
Use of Electronic Mail (email)
1.806
Advertising and Distribution of Materials in Schools
1.808
Registered Sex Offenders
Descriptor Code
Policy Title
Directory
Section 2 Directory
2.200
Annual Operating Budget
2.201
Line Item Transfer Authority
2.300
Comparability of Services
2.400
Revenues
2.401
Gifts and Bequests
2.403
Surplus Property Sales
2.404
School Support Organizations
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
2.804
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
Descriptor Code
Policy Title
Directory
Section 3 Directory
3.201
Safety
3.202
Emergency Preparedness Plan
3.203
Crisis Management
3.204
Threat Assessment Team
3.205
Security
3.206
Community Use of School Facilities
3.2061
Community Use of School Camp Facilities
3.208
Facilities Planning
3.210
Naming Facilities
3.211
New Project Planning
3.212
District Water Testing
3.218
Service Animals in District Facilities
3.219
Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones)
3.220
Access to Private Facilities
3.300
Equipment and Supplies Management
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
3.500
Food Service Management
3.600
Insurance Management
Descriptor Code
Policy Title
Directory
Section 4 Directory
4.100
Instructional Program
4.101
Instructional Standards
4.200
Curriculum Development
4.201
Class Size Ratios
4.202
Special Education
4.2021
Special Education Class Size
4.204
Summer Instructional Programs
4.205
Enrollment in Advanced Courses
4.206
Homebound Instruction
4.207
English Learners
4.209
Alternative Credit Options
4.212
Virtual Education Program
4.213
Family Life Education
4.214
Use of Artificial Intelligence Programs
4.301
Interscholastic Athletics
4.302
Field Trips and Excursions
4.400
Instructional Resources and Materials
4.401
Textbooks
4.402
Selection of Instructional Materials (Other Than Textbooks)
4.403
Library Materials
4.404
Use of Copyrighted Materials
4.405
Employee-Developed Materials
4.406
Use of the Internet
4.407
School & System Websites
4.502
Parent/Family Engagement
4.600
Grading System
4.601
Reporting Student Progress
4.603
Promotion and Retention
4.608
Transcript Alterations
4.700
Testing Programs
4.701
Maintaining Test and Data Security
4.801
Controversial Materials
4.802
Student Equal Access
4.803
Recognition of Religious Beliefs, Customs & Holidays
4.804
Religious Content of Courses
Descriptor Code
Policy Title
Directo
ry
Section 5 Directory
5.100
Personnel Goals
5.101
Line and Staff Relations
5.102
Personnel Classification and Qualifications
5.103
Job Descriptions
5.104
Equal Opportunity Employment
5.105
Recruitment
5.106
Application and Employment
5.107
Orientation and Probation
5.109
Evaluation
5.110
Compensation Guides and Contracts
5.1101
Differentiated Pay Plan
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
5.1151
Telework During Emergencies
5.116
Staff Positions
5.117
Teacher Tenure
5.118
Background
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
Bereavement Leave
5.303
Personal and Professional Leave
5.304
Long Term Leaves of Absence
5.305
Family and Medical Leave
5.3051
FFCRA Leave
5.306
Military Leave
5.307
Physical Assault Leave
5.309
Legislative Leave
5.310
Vacations and Holidays
5.400
Health Examinations/Communicable Diseases
5.401
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
5.402
Hepatitis B
5.403
Drug and Alcohol Testing
5.500
Discrimination/Harassment
5.501
Complaints and Grievances
5.502
Complaints about School Personnel
5.600
Staff Rights and Responsibilities
5.601
Conflicts of Interest
5.602
Time Schedules and Extra Duty
5.603
Staff Meetings
5.604
Overtime Pay
5.605
Staff Gifts and Solicitations
5.606
Political Activities
5.607
Non-School Employment
5.611
Ethics
5.700
Interim Employees
5.701
Substitute Teachers
5.702
Student Teachers
5.703
Substitute Workers
5.800
Director of Schools
5.801
Recruitment and Selection
5.802
Qualifications and Duties of the Director of Schools
Descriptor Code
Policy Title
Directo
ry
Section 6 Directory
6.100
Student Goals
6.200
Attendance
6.201
Compulsory Attendance Ages
6.2011
Voluntary Pre-K Attendance
6.202
Home Schools
6.203
School Admissions
6.204
Attendance of Non-Resident Students
6.205
Student Assignment
6.208
Release During School Hours
6.209
Child Custody/Parental Access
6.300
Code of Conduct
6.301
Rights and Responsibilities
6.302
Procedural Due Process
6.303
Interrogations and Searches
6.304
Student Discrimination, Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Intimidation
6.3041
Title IX & Sexual Harassment
6.305
Complaints and Grievances
6.306
Interference/Disruption of School Activities
6.307
Drug-Free Schools
6.308
Bus Safety and Conduct
6.309
Zero Tolerance Offenses
6.310
Dress Code
6.311
Care of School Property
6.312
Use of Personal Communication Devices and Electronic Devices
6.314
Corporal Punishment
6.316
Suspension/Expulsion/Remand
6.317
Disciplinary Hearing Authority
6.318
Admission of Suspended or Expelled Students
6.319
Alternative School Programs
6.400
Promoting Student Welfare
6.4001
Student Surveys, Analyses and Evaluations
6.402
Physical Examinations and Immunizations
6.403
Communicable Diseases
6.4031
Pediculosis (Head Lice)
6.404
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
6.405
Medicines
6.4051
Glucagon and Diazepam Gel (Diastat)
6.4052
Opioid Antagonist
6.408
Supervision of Students
6.4081
Safe Relocation of Students
6.409
Reporting Child Abuse
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
6.503
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
6.604
Media Access to Students
6.702
Student Clubs and Organizations
6.705
Student Social Events
6.706
Student Performances
6.709
Student Fees and Fines
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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