Hawkins County Board of Education Policy Manual

Hawkins County Board of Education Policy Manual

Descriptor Code Policy Title
Directory Section 1 Directory
1.100 School District – School Board Legal Status and Authority
1.101 Role of the Board of Education
1.102 Board Members Legal Status
1.1021 Student Board Representatives
1.103 Board Evaluation
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 the Board
1.405 Rules of Order
1.406 Minutes
1.407 School District Records
1.500 Board-Community Relations
1.501 Civility Code
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
1.800 School Calendar
1.801 School Day
1.8011 Emergency Closings
1.8011.3 Employee Designations During Emergency Closures
1.802 Section 504 and ADA Grievance Procedures
1.803 Tobacco-Free Schools
1.804 Alcohol & Drugs in the Work Place
1.805 Employee Use of Electronic Access Agreement
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
Descriptor Code Policy Title
Directory Section 4 Directory
4.100 Instructional Goals
4.101 Instructional Standards
4.200 Curriculum Development
4.201 Basic Program
4.2011 Career and Technical Education
4.202 Special Education
4.2021 Class Size
4.204 Summer Instructional Programs
4.205 Enrollment in Advanced Courses
4.206 Homebound Instruction
4.207 Limited English Proficiency/Language Minority Students
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
4.300 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 Employee Use of Social Media
4.407 Web Pages
4.501 School Volunteers
4.502 Parent and Family Engagement
4.600 Grading System
4.601 Reporting Student Progress
4.602 Class Ranking
4.603 Promotion and Retention of Students in Grades K-8
4.604 Accelerated and Advanced Credit
4.605 Graduation Requirements
4.6051 Early Graduation
4.606 Graduation Activities
4.608 Transcript Alterations
4.700 Testing Programs
4.701 Maintaining Test and Data Security
4.702 Evaluations of Instructional Programs
4.800 Controversial Issues
4.802 Student Equal Access
4.803 Recognition of Religious Beliefs, Customs & Holidays
4.804 Religion in the Curriculum
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
5.107 Orientation and Probation
5.108 Supervision
5.109 Evaluation
5.110 Compensation Guides and Contracts
5.1101 Differentiated Pay Plan
5.113 In-Service and Staff Development 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 Non-Certified Employees
5.203 Recommendations and File Transfers
5.2051 Early Retirement Incentive Programs (Voluntary Program)
5.2052 Retirement Benefits
5.300 Short Term Leaves of Absence
5.3001 Temporary Leaves
5.301 Emergency and Legal Leave
5.302 Sick Leave
5.303 Personal and Professional Leave
5.304 Long Term Leaves of Absence for Professional Employees
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 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 Addressing Parental Concerns/Complaints about School Personnel
5.600 Staff Rights and Responsibilities
5.601 Staff Conflicts of Interest
5.602 Time Schedules
5.603 Staff Meetings
5.605 Staff Gifts and Solicitations
5.606 Political Activities
5.607 Non-School Employment
5.608 Tutoring for Pay
5.610 Staff-Student Relations
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
5.803 Evaluation of the Director of Schools
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
6.206 Transfers
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, 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 Alcohol and Drug Testing
6.308 Bus Safety and Conduct
6.309 Zero Tolerance Offenses
6.310 Dress Code – Middle and High School
6.3101 Gang Activity or Association
6.311 Care of School Property
6.312 Use of Personal Communication Devices and Electronic Devices
6.314 Corporal Punishment
6.315 Detention
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
6.4052 Opioid Antagonist
6.408 Supervision of Students
6.4081 Safe Relocation of Students
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
6.500 Special Education Students
6.502 Foreign Exchange Students
6.503 Homeless Students
6.504 Migrant Students
6.506 Students from Military Families
6.5051 Students in Foster Care
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
6.703 Student Government
6.704 Student Publications
6.705 Student Social Events
6.709
Student Fees and Fines
6.710 Gifts
Descriptor Code Policy Title
Directory Section 1 Directory
1.100 School District – School Board Legal Status and Authority
1.101 Role of the Board of Education
1.102 Board Members Legal Status
1.1021 Student Board Representatives
1.103 Board Evaluation
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 the Board
1.405 Rules of Order
1.406 Minutes
1.407 School District Records
1.500 Board-Community Relations
1.501 Civility Code
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
1.800 School Calendar
1.801 School Day
1.8011 Emergency Closings
1.8011.3 Employee Designations During Emergency Closures
1.802 Section 504 and ADA Grievance Procedures
1.803 Tobacco-Free Schools
1.804 Alcohol & Drugs in the Work Place
1.805 Employee Use of Electronic Access Agreement
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
Descriptor Code Policy Title
Directory Section 4 Directory
4.100 Instructional Goals
4.101 Instructional Standards
4.200 Curriculum Development
4.201 Basic Program
4.2011 Career and Technical Education
4.202 Special Education
4.2021 Class Size
4.204 Summer Instructional Programs
4.205 Enrollment in Advanced Courses
4.206 Homebound Instruction
4.207 Limited English Proficiency/Language Minority Students
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
4.300 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 Employee Use of Social Media
4.407 Web Pages
4.501 School Volunteers
4.502 Parent and Family Engagement
4.600 Grading System
4.601 Reporting Student Progress
4.602 Class Ranking
4.603 Promotion and Retention of Students in Grades K-8
4.604 Accelerated and Advanced Credit
4.605 Graduation Requirements
4.6051 Early Graduation
4.606 Graduation Activities
4.608 Transcript Alterations
4.700 Testing Programs
4.701 Maintaining Test and Data Security
4.702 Evaluations of Instructional Programs
4.800 Controversial Issues
4.802 Student Equal Access
4.803 Recognition of Religious Beliefs, Customs & Holidays
4.804 Religion in the Curriculum
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
5.107 Orientation and Probation
5.108 Supervision
5.109 Evaluation
5.110 Compensation Guides and Contracts
5.1101 Differentiated Pay Plan
5.113 In-Service and Staff Development 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 Non-Certified Employees
5.203 Recommendations and File Transfers
5.2051 Early Retirement Incentive Programs (Voluntary Program)
5.2052 Retirement Benefits
5.300 Short Term Leaves of Absence
5.3001 Temporary Leaves
5.301 Emergency and Legal Leave
5.302 Sick Leave
5.303 Personal and Professional Leave
5.304 Long Term Leaves of Absence for Professional Employees
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 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 Addressing Parental Concerns/Complaints about School Personnel
5.600 Staff Rights and Responsibilities
5.601 Staff Conflicts of Interest
5.602 Time Schedules
5.603 Staff Meetings
5.605 Staff Gifts and Solicitations
5.606 Political Activities
5.607 Non-School Employment
5.608 Tutoring for Pay
5.610 Staff-Student Relations
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
5.803 Evaluation of the Director of Schools
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
6.206 Transfers
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, 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 Alcohol and Drug Testing
6.308 Bus Safety and Conduct
6.309 Zero Tolerance Offenses
6.310 Dress Code – Middle and High School
6.3101 Gang Activity or Association
6.311 Care of School Property
6.312 Use of Personal Communication Devices and Electronic Devices
6.314 Corporal Punishment
6.315 Detention
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
6.4052 Opioid Antagonist
6.408 Supervision of Students
6.4081 Safe Relocation of Students
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
6.500 Special Education Students
6.502 Foreign Exchange Students
6.503 Homeless Students
6.504 Migrant Students
6.506 Students from Military Families
6.5051 Students in Foster Care
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
6.703 Student Government
6.704 Student Publications
6.705 Student Social Events
6.709
Student Fees and Fines
6.710 Gifts