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
1.103 School Board Goals
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 Boardmanship Code of Ethics
1.203 New Member Orientation
1.204 Board Member Development Opportunities
1.205 Board-Director Relations
1.300 Board Committees
1.302 School Attorney
1.400 School Board Meetings
1.401 Public Hearings
1.402 Notification of Meetings
1.404 Appeals To and Appearances Before the Board
1.405 Rules of Order
1.406 Minutes
1.407 School District Records
1.500 Board-Community Relations
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
1.805 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
1.900 Charter School Authorizing Principles
1.901 Charter School Applications
1.902 Charter School Agreements
1.903 Charter School Oversight
1.904 Charter School Intervention
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
2.601 Fundraising Activities
2.700 Accounting System
2.701 Financial Reports and Records
2.702 Inventories
2.703 Audits
2.802 Payroll
2.804 Expenses and Reimbursements
2.805 Purchasing
2.8051 Debit Cards, Credit Cards, & Credit Lines
2.806 Bids and Quotations
2.808 Purchase Orders and Contracts
2.809 Vendor Relations
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
3.2001 Energy Conservation
3.202 Emergency Preparedness Plan
3.203 Crisis Management
3.204 Care Threat Assessment Team
3.205 Security
3.206 Community Use of School Facilities
3.2061 Viking Hall Control Guidelines
3.208 Asbestos Management
3.212 District Water Testing
3.217 Therapy Dogs
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
3.400 Student Transportation Management
3.4001 Bus Idling
3.401 Scheduling and Routing
3.402 Special Use of Vehicles
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
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
4.204 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
4.212 Virtual Education Program
4.213 Family Life Education
4.214 Use of Artificial Intelligence Programs
4.300 Extracurricular Activities
4.301 Interscholastic Athletics
4.302 Field Trips and Excursions
4.400 Textbooks and Instructional Materials
4.402 Library Materials
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 Web Pages
4.501 School Volunteers
4.502 Parental and Family Involvement
4.600 Grading System
4.601 Reporting Student Progress
4.602 Student Recognition and Class Rank
4.603 Promotion and Retention
4.604 Credit for Prior Courses
4.605 Graduation Requirements
4.606 Graduation Activities
4.607 Waivers of Statute, Rules and Regulations
4.608 Transcript Alterations
4.700 Testing Programs
4.701 Maintaining Test Security
4.702 Evaluation of Instructional Program
4.800 Controversial Issues
4.802 Student Equal Access
4.803 Recognition of Religious Beliefs, Customs & Holidays
4.804 Religious Content of Courses
4.805 Prayer and Period of Silence
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 of Employees
5.106 Application and Employment
5.108 Supervision
5.109 Evaluation
5.110 Compensation Guides and 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 Procedure for Granting 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
5.301 Emergency and Legal Leave
5.3011 Bereavement Leave
5.302 Sick Leave
5.303 Personal and Professional Leave
5.304 Extended Leaves of Absence
5.305 Family and Medical Leave
5.306 Military Leave
5.307 Physical Assault Leave
5.309 Legislative Leave
5.310 Vacations and Holidays
5.311 Leave for Professional Employees’ Association Service
5.400 Health Examinations/Communicable Diseases
5.401 Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
5.402 Hepatitis B
5.403 Drug and Alcohol Testing
5.404 Drug-Free Workplace
5.500 Discrimination/Harassment (Sexual, Racial, Ethnic, & Religious)
5.501 Complaints and Grievances
5.502 Complaints Concerning Schools
5.600 Staff Rights & Responsibilities
5.601 Staff Conflicts of Interest
5.602 Staff Time Schedules
5.6021 Classification of Employees Full-Time/Part-Time Employment Status
5.603 Staff Meetings
5.605 Staff Gifts and Solicitations
5.606 Political Activities
5.607 Non-School Employment
5.610 Staff-Student Relations
5.611 Code of Ethics
5.612 Employee Use of Social Media
5.700 Interim Employees
5.701 Substitute Teachers
5.702 Student Teachers
5.800 Director of Schools
5.801 Director of Schools Recruitment and Selection
Descriptor Code Policy Title
Directory 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 Transfers Within the System
6.208 Release During School Hours
6.209 Child Custody/Parental Access
6.301 Rights and Responsibilities of Students
6.302 Procedural Due Process
6.303 Interrogations and Searches
6.304 Student Discriminations, Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying, 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 Student Alcohol and Drug Testing
6.308 Bus Safety 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
6.313 Student Discipline
6.314 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 School Programs
6.400 Student Guidance Program
6.4001 Student Surveys, Analyses and Evaluations
6.4012 Student Health Services
6.4013 Student Psychological Services
6.4014 School Social Work Services
6.402 Physical Examinations and Immunizations
6.403 Communicable Diseases
6.4031 Pediculosis (Head Lice)
6.404 Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
6.405 Medicines
6.4052 Opioid Antagonist
6.4081 Relocation of Students for Safety Reasons
6.409 Reporting Child Abuse
6.410 Accidents and Illnesses
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
6.416 Complaints Concerning Schools
6.500 Special Education 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
6.704 Student Publications
6.709
 Student Fees and Fines
6.712 Student Safety Patrols
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. 
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
1.103 School Board Goals
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 Boardmanship Code of Ethics
1.203 New Member Orientation
1.204 Board Member Development Opportunities
1.205 Board-Director Relations
1.300 Board Committees
1.302 School Attorney
1.400 School Board Meetings
1.401 Public Hearings
1.402 Notification of Meetings
1.404 Appeals To and Appearances Before the Board
1.405 Rules of Order
1.406 Minutes
1.407 School District Records
1.500 Board-Community Relations
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
1.805 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
1.900 Charter School Authorizing Principles
1.901 Charter School Applications
1.902 Charter School Agreements
1.903 Charter School Overnight
1.904 Charter School Intervention
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
2.601 Fundraising Activities
2.700 Accounting System
2.701 Financial Reports and Records
2.702 Inventories
2.703 Audits
2.802 Payroll
2.804 Expenses and Reimbursements
2.805 Purchasing
2.8051 Debit Cards, Credit Cards, & Credit Lines
2.806 Bids and Quotations
2.808 Purchase Orders and Contracts
2.809 Vendor Relations
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
3.2001 Energy Conservation
3.202 Emergency Preparedness Plan
3.203 Crisis Management
3.204 Care Threat Assessment Team
3.205 Security
3.206 Community Use of School Facilities
3.2061 Viking Hall Control Guidelines
3.208 Asbestos Management
3.212 District Water Testing
3.217 Therapy Dogs
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
3.400 Student Transportation Management
3.4001 Bus Idling
3.401 Scheduling and Routing
3.402 Special Use of School Vehicles
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
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
4.204 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
4.300 Extracurricular Activities
4.301 Interscholastic Athletics
4.302 Field Trips and Excursions
4.400 Textbooks and Instructional Materials
4.402 Library Materials
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 Web Pages
4.501 School Volunteers
4.502 Parental and Family Involvement
4.600 Grading System
4.601 Reporting Student Progress
4.602 Student Recognition and Class Rank
4.603 Promotion and Retention
4.604 Credit for Prior Courses
4.605 Graduation Requirements
4.606 Graduation Activities
4.607 Waivers of Statute, Rules and Regulations
4.608 Transcript Alterations
4.700 Testing Programs
4.701 Maintaining Test Security
4.702 Evaluations of Instructional Program
4.800 Controversial Issues
4.802 Student Equal Access
4.803 Recognition of Religious Beliefs, Customs & Holidays
4.804 Religious Content of Courses
4.805 Prayer and Period of Silence
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 of Employees
5.106 Application and Employment
5.108 Supervision
5.109 Evaluation
5.110 Compensation Guides and 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 Procedure for Granting 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
5.301 Emergency and Legal Leave
5.3011 Bereavement Leave
5.302 Sick Leave
5.303 Personal and Professional Leave
5.304 Extended Leaves of Absence
5.305 Family and Medical Leave
5.306 Military Leave
5.307 Physical Assault Leave
5.309 Legislative Leave
5.310 Vacations and Holidays
5.311 Leave for Professional Employees’ Association Service
5.400 Health Examinations/Communicable Diseases
5.401 Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
5.402 Hepatitis B
5.403 Drug and Alcohol Testing
5.404 Drug-Free Workplace
5.500 Discrimination/Harassment (Sexual, Racial, Ethnic, & Religious)
5.501 Complaints and Grievances
5.502 Complaints Concerning Schools
5.600 Staff Rights & Responsibilities
5.601 Staff Conflicts of Interest
5.602 Staff Time Schedules
5.6021 Classification of Employees Full-Time/Part-Time Employment Status
5.603 Staff Meetings
5.605 Staff Gifts and Solicitations
5.606 Political Activities
5.607 Non-School Employment
5.610 Staff-Student Relations
5.611 Code of Ethics
5.612 Employee Use of Social Media
5.700 Interim Employees
5.701 Substitute Teachers
5.702 Student Teachers
5.800 Director of Schools
5.801 Director of Schools Recruitment and Selection
Descriptor Code Policy Title
Directory 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 Transfers Within the System
6.208 Release During School Hours
6.209 Child Custody/Parental Access
6.301 Rights and Responsibilities of Students
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 Student Concerns, Complaints, and Grievances
6.306 Interference/Disruption of School Activities
6.307 Drug-Free Schools
6.3071 Student Alcohol and Drug Testing
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
6.313 Student Discipline
6.314 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 School Programs
6.400 Student Guidance Program
6.4001 Student Surveys, Analyses and Evaluations
6.4012 Student Health Services
6.4013 Student Psychological Services
6.4014 School Social Work Services
6.402 Physical Examinations and Immunizations
6.403 Communicable Diseases
6.4031 Pediculosis (Head Lice)
6.404 Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
6.405 Medicines
6.4052 Opioid Antagonist
6.4081 Relocation of Students for Safety Reasons
6.409 Reporting Child Abuse
6.410 Accidents and Illnesses
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
6.416 Complaints Concerning Schools
6.500 Special Education 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
6.704 Student Publications
6.709
 Student Fees and Fines
6.712 Student Safety Patrols
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.