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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 of Education
1.102
Board Members
1.104
Memberships
1.105
School Board Legislative Involvement
1.106
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
1.2021
Boardsmanship Code of Conduct
1.203
New Member Orientation
1.204
Board Member Development Opportunities
1.205
Board-Director Relations
1.300
Board Committees
1.3001
Transportation Committee
1.3002
Building and Maintenance Committee
1.3003
Budget Committee
1.3004
Policy Committee
1.3005
Lunchroom Committee
1.3006
Personnel and Negotiations Committee
1.301
Executive Committees
1.302
School Attorney
1.303
Consultants
1.400
School Board Meetings
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
1.901
Charter School Applications
1.903
Charter School Oversight
1.905
Charter School Renewal
1.906
Charter School Revocation
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
Comparability of Services
2.400
Revenues
2.401
Gifts and Bequests
2.402
Investment Earnings
2.403
Surplus 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
2.804
Expenses and Reimbursements
2.805
Purchasing
2.8051
Debit Cards, Credit Cards, & Credit Lines
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
3.100
Business Management Goals
3.200
Buildings and Grounds Management
3.201
Safety
3.202
Emergency Preparedness Plan
3.2021
Bomb Threats
3.203
Crisis Management
3.204
Threat Assessment Team
3.205
Security
3.206
Community Use of School Facilities
3.207
Facility Expansion
3.208
Facilities and New Project Planning
3.209
Estimating Facility Cost
3.210
Naming Schools and Facilities
3.211
New Project Planning
3.212
District Water Testing
3.220
Access to Private Facilities
3.221
Video Surveillance
3.300
Equipment and Supplies Management
3.301
Equipment Compliance
3.3001
Use of Cellular Phones
3.400
Student Transportation Management
3.4001
Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus Drivers
3.401
Scheduling and Routing
3.402
Special Use of School Vehicles
3.403
Traffic and Parking Controls
3.404
Private Vehicles
3.500
Food Service Management
3.600
Insurance Management
3.602
Workers’ Compensation
Descriptor Code
Policy Title
Directory
Section 4 Directory
4.100
Instructional Goals
4.101
Philosophy
4.1011
Instructional Standards
4.200
Curriculum Development
4.201
Basic Program/Class Size Ratios
4.2011
Physical Education
4.202
Special Education
4.203
Advanced College Placement
4.204
Summer Instructional Programs
4.205
Enrollment in Advanced Courses
4.206
Homebound Instruction
4.207
English Learners
4.209
Alternative Credit Options
4.210
Credit Recovery
4.211
Work-Based Learning Program
4.212
Virtual Education Program
4.213
Family Life Education
4.214
Use of Artificial Intelligence Programs
4.215
Instructional Use of Digital Devices
4.300
Extracurricular Activities
4.301
Interscholastic Athletics
4.302
Field Trips and Excursions
4.400
Textbooks and Instructional Materials
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
4.4061
Children’s Internet Privacy Act
4.407
School and System Websites
4.500
Community Instructional Resources
4.501
School Volunteers
4.502
Parent and Family Engagement
4.5021
Family Engagement
4.600
Grading System
4.601
Reporting Student Progress
4.602
Honor Roll, Awards, & Class Ranking
4.603
Promotion and Retention
4.605
Graduation Requirements
4.606
Graduation Activities
4.608
Transcript Alterations
4.700
Testing Programs
4.701
Maintaining Test and Data Security
4.800
Controversial Issues
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
Classification and Qualifications
5.1022
Job Description – Maintenance Director
5.1023
Duties and Performances Contract of Principals
5.1024
Duties of Full Time Assistant Principals
5.1025
Support Personnel
5.103
Qualifications and Duties of Teachers
5.1031
Duties of the Supervisor of Instruction
5.1032
Duties of the Supervisor of Attendance
5.1033
Duties of the Supervisor of Special Education
5.1034
Duties of the Supervisor of Federal Programs
5.1035
Duties of the Supervisor of Transportation
5.1037
Teacher Assistants
5.104
Equal Opportunity Employment
5.105
Recruitment
5.106
Application and Employment
5.108
Supervision
5.109
Evaluation
5.110
Compensation Guides and Contracts
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 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 Support Staff
5.203
Recommendations and File Transfers
5.3001
Short Term Leaves of Absence For Associated Business
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 for Professional Personnel
5.305
Family and Medical Leave
5.306
Military Leave
5.307
Physical Assault Leave
5.309
Legislative Leave
5.310
Vacations and Holidays
5.400
Personnel 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
Staff Conflicts of Interest
5.602
Time Schedules and Extra Duties
5.6021
Work Schedules and Time Records – Support Personnel
5.603
Staff Meetings
5.605
Staff Gifts and Solicitations
5.606
Political Activities
5.607
Non-School Employment
5.608
Tutoring for Pay
5.61o
Staff-Student Relations
5.611
Ethics
5.700
Interim Employees
5.701
Substitute Teachers
5.702
Student Teachers
5.800
Director of Schools
5.801
Recruitment and Selection
5.802
Qualifications and Duties of the Director of Schools
5.803
Evaluation of the Director of Schools
Descriptor Code
Policy Title
Directo
ry
Section 6 Directory
6.100
Student Goals
6.200
Attendance
6.2001
Attendance During Postsecondary Visits
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 Assignments
6.206
Transfer within the System
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
Questioning Students and Searches
6.304
Student Discrimination, Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Intimidation
6.3041
Title IX & Sexual Harassment
6.306
Interference/Disruption of School Activities
6.307
Drug-Free Schools
6.3071
Student Alcohol and Drug Testing
6.3072
Student Athletes – Drug Education and Testing
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 Wireless Communication Devices
6.314
Prohibition of Corporal Punishment
6.315
Detention
6.316
Suspension
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
6.402
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 Diazapam Gel (Diastat)
6.4052
Opioid Antagonist
6.4053
Outside Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy
6.4081
Safe Relocation of Students
6.409
Reporting Child Abuse
6.410
Emergency Contact Information
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
6.5001
Restraint and Isolation
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
6.708
Awards and Scholarships
6.709
Student Fees and Fines
6.710
Gifts
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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 of Education
1.102
Board Members
1.104
Memberships
1.105
School Board Legislative Involvement
1.106
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
1.2021
Boardsmanship Code of Conduct
1.203
New Member Orientation
1.204
Board Member Development Opportunities
1.205
Board-Director Relations
1.300
Board Committees
1.3001
Transportation Committee
1.3002
Building and Maintenance Committee
1.3003
Budget Committee
1.3004
Policy Committee
1.3005
Lunchroom Committee
1.3006
Personnel and Negotiations Committee
1.301
Executive Committee
1.302
School Attorney
1.303
Consultants
1.400
School Board Meetings
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
1.901
Charter School Applications
1.903
Charter School Oversight
1.905
Charter School Renewal
1.906
Charter School Revocation
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
Comparability of Services
2.400
Revenues
2.401
Gifts and Bequests
2.402
Investment Earnings
2.403
Surplus 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
2.804
Expenses and Reimbursements
2.805
Purchasing
2.8051
Debit Cards, Credit Cards, & Credit Lines
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
3.100
Business Management Goals
3.200
Buildings and Grounds Management
3.201
Safety
3.202
Emergency Preparedness Plan
3.2021
Bomb Threats
3.203
Crisis Management
3.204
Threat Assessment Team
3.205
Security
3.206
Community Use of School Facilities
3.207
Facility Expansion
3.208
Facilities and New Project Planning
3.209
Estimating Facility Cost
3.210
Naming Schools and Facilities
3.211
New Project Planning
3.212
District Water Testing
3.220
Access to Private Facilities
3.221
Video Surveillance
3.300
Equipment and Supplies Management
3.301
Equipment Compliance
3.3001
Use of Cellular Phones
3.400
Student Transportation Management
3.4001
Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus Drivers
3.401
Scheduling and Routing
3.402
Special Use of School Vehicles
3.403
Traffic and Parking Controls
3.404
Private Vehicles
3.500
Food Service Management
3.600
Insurance Management
3.602
Workers’ Compensation
Descriptor Code
Policy Title
Directory
Section 4 Directory
4.100
Instructional Goals
4.101
Philosophy
4.1011
Instructional Standards
4.200
Curriculum Development
4.201
Basic Program/Class Size Ratios
4.2011
Physical Education
4.202
Special Education
4.203
Advanced College Placement
4.204
Summer Instructional Programs
4.205
Enrollment in Advanced Courses
4.206
Homebound Instruction
4.207
English Learners
4.209
Alternative Credit Options
4.210
Credit Recovery
4.211
Work-Based Learning Program
4.212
Virtual Education Program
4.213
Family Life Education
4.214
Use of Artificial Intelligence Programs
4.215
Instructional Use of Digital Devices
4.300
Extracurricular Activities
4.301
Interscholastic Athletics
4.302
Field Trips and Excursions
4.400
Textbooks and Instructional Materials
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
4.4061
Children’s Internet Privacy Act
4.407
School and System Websites
4.500
Community Instructional Resources
4.501
School Volunteers
4.502
Parent and Family Engagement
4.5021
Family Engagement
4.600
Grading System
4.601
Reporting Student Progress
4.602
Honor Roll, Awards, & Class Ranking
4.603
Promotion and Retention
4.605
Graduation Requirements
4.606
Graduation Activities
4.608
Transcript Alterations
4.700
Testing Programs
4.701
Maintaining Test and Data Security
4.800
Controversial Issues
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
Classification and Qualifications
5.1022
Job Description – Maintenance Director
5.1023
Duties and Performance Contract of Principals
5.1024
Duties of Full Time Assistant Principals
5.1025
Support Personnel
5.103
Qualifications and Duties of Teachers
5.1031
Duties of the Supervisor of Instruction
5.1032
Duties of the Supervisor of Attendance
5.1033
Duties of the Supervisor of Special Education
5.1034
Duties of the Supervisor of Federal Programs
5.1035
Duties of the Supervisor of Transportation
5.1037
Teacher Assistants
5.104
Equal Opportunity Employment
5.105
Recruitment
5.106
Application and Employment
5.108
Supervision
5.109
Evaluation
5.110
Compensation Guides and Contracts
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 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 Support Staff
5.203
Recommendations and File Transfers
5.3001
Short Term Leaves of Absence For Associated Business
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 for Professional Personnel
5.305
Family and Medical Leave
5.306
Military Leave
5.307
Physical Assault Leave
5.309
Legislative Leave
5.310
Vacations and Holidays
5.400
Personnel 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
Staff Conflicts of Interest
5.602
Time Schedules and Extra Duties
5.6021
Work Schedules and Time Records – Support Personnel
5.603
Staff Meetings
5.605
Staff Gifts and Solicitations
5.606
Political Activities
5.607
Non-School Employment
5.608
Tutoring for Pay
5.61o
Staff-Student Relations
5.611
Ethics
5.700
Interim Employees
5.701
Substitute Teachers
5.702
Student Teachers
5.800
Director of Schools
5.801
Recruitment and Selection
5.802
Qualifications and Duties of the Director of Schools
5.803
Evaluation of the Director of Schools
Descriptor Code
Policy Title
Directo
ry
Section 6 Directory
6.100
Student Goals
6.200
Attendance
6.2001
Attendance During Postsecondary Visits
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 Assignments
6.206
Transfer within the System
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
Questioning Students and Searches
6.304
Student Discrimination, Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Intimidation
6.3041
Title IX & Sexual Harassment
6.306
Interference/Disruption of School Activities
6.307
Drug-Free Schools
6.3071
Student Alcohol and Drug Testing
6.3072
Student Athletes – Drug Education and Testing
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 Wireless Communication Devices
6.314
Prohibition of Corporal Punishment
6.315
Detention
6.316
Suspension
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
6.402
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 Diazapam Gel (Diastat)
6.4052
Opioid Antagonist
6.4053
Outside Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy
6.4081
Safe Relocation of Students
6.409
Reporting Child Abuse
6.410
Emergency Contact Information
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
6.418
Student Suicide Prevention
6.500
Special Education Students
6.5001
Restraint and Isolation
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
6.708
Awards and Scholarships
6.709
Student Fees and Fines
6.710
Gifts
Tennessee Code Annotated
Attorney General Opinions
State Board of Education Policies
Tennessee Rules and Regulations/Minimum Standards (TRR/MS)
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