Athens City Board of Education Policy Manual Athens 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 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 Fiscal Management 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 Support Services 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 Instructional Services 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 4.301 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 Reconsideration of Instructional Materials and Textbooks 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 Personnel Descriptor Code Policy Title Directory 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 Students Descriptor Code Policy Title Directory 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 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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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 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 Fiscal Management 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 Support Services 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 Instructional Services 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 4.301 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 Reconsideration of Instructional Materials and Textbooks 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 Personnel Descriptor Code Policy Title Directory 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 Students Descriptor Code Policy Title Directory 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 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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