Kingsport City Schools Board of Education Policy Manual Kingsport City Schools Board of Education Policy ManualBoard 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 of Education 1.106 Code of Ethics 1.108 Nepotism 1.200 Internal Organization 1.202 Duties of Board Members 1.2021 Boardsmanship Code of Conduct 1.400 School Board Meetings 1.403 Agendas 1.404 Public Communication at Board Meetings 1.407 School District Records 1.500 School-Community Relations 1.501 Visitors to the Schools 1.5031 Athletic and Special Events Media Coverage 1.600 Policy Development and Adoption 1.603 Administrative Reports 1.700 School System Goals 1.703 Attendance Zones 1.8011 Emergency Closings 1.802 Section 504 and ADA Grievance Procedures 1.803 Tobacco-Free Schools 1.804 Drug-Free Workplace 1.805 Use of Electronic Mail (email) 1.806 Advertising and Distribution of Materials in the School 1.808 Registered Sex Offenders 1.901 Charter School Applications Fiscal Management 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 2.401 Donations to School Programs 2.403 Surplus Property Sales 2.404 School Support Organizations 2.601 Fundraising Activities 2.702 Inventories 2.703 Audits 2.804 Travel Expenses and Reimbursements 2.808 Purchase Orders and Contracts 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 3.205 Security 3.206 Community Use of School Facilities 3.207 Energy Management and Conservation 3.208 Facilities Planning 3.210 Naming Facilities 3.212 District Water Testing 3.300 Equipment and Supplies Management 3.400 Student Transportation Management 3.401 Scheduling and Routing 3.402 Use of City-Owned Vehicles 3.500 Food Service Management 3.600 Insurance Management Instructional Services Descriptor Code Policy Title Directory Section 4 Directory 4.101 Instructional Standards 4.201 Class Size Ratios 4.202 Special Education 4.205 Enrollment in Advanced Courses 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 4.300 Extracurricular Activities 4.301 Interscholastic Athletics 4.302 Field Trips 4.400 Instructional Materials 4.402 Reconsideration of Textbooks and Instructional Materials 4.403 Library Materials 4.406 Use of the Internet 4.407 Web Pages 4.501 School Volunteers 4.502 Parent and Family Involvement 4.600 Grading System 4.602 Class Ranking 4.603 Promotion and Retention 4.605 Graduation Requirements 4.606 Graduation Activities 4.608 Transcript Alterations 4.700 Assessment Programs 4.701 Maintaining Test Security 4.802 Student Equal Access (Limited Public Forum) 4.804 Religious Content of Courses Personnel Descriptor Code Policy Title Directory Section 5 Directory 5.100 Personnel Goals 5.104 Equal Opportunity Employment 5.109 Evaluation 5.110 Compensation and Contracts 5.1101 Differentiated Pay 5.113 In-Service and Professional Learning Opportunities 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 5.204 Resignation 5.205 Retirement 5.302 Sick Leave 5.3021 Bereavement Leave 5.303 Personal and Professional Leave 5.304 Extended Leaves of Absence 5.305 Family and Medical Leave 5.3051 Maternity Leave 5.306 Military Leave 5.307 Physical Assault 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 for Employees 5.500 Discrimination/Harassment of Employees 5.601 Conflict of Interest 5.6011 Holding Elected Office in the Kingsport Municipal Government 5.611 Ethics 5.701 Classified Teachers 5.702 Substitute Teachers 5.705 Adjunct Instructors and Service Contractors 5.800 Superintendent of Schools 5.801 Superintendent of Schools Recruitment and Selection Students Descriptor Code Policy Title Directory Section 6 Directory 6.200 Attendance 6.2001 Attendance During Postsecondary Visits 6.201 Compulsory Attendance Ages 6.202 Home Schools 6.203 School Admissions 6.204 Tuition Students 6.206 Open Enrollment 6.300 Code of Conduct 6.304 Student Discrimination, Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Intimidation 6.307 Drug-Free Schools 6.306 Interference/Disruption of School Activities 6.308 Bus Safety and Conduct 6.309 Zero Tolerance Offenses 6.314 Corporal Punishment 6.316 Suspension/Expulsion/Remand 6.317 Student Disciplinary Hearing Authority 6.318 Admission of Suspended or Expelled Students 6.319 Alternative School Programs 6.400 Student Welfare & Guidance 6.4001 Student Surveys, Analyses and Evaluations 6.402 Physical Examinations and Immunizations 6.403 Student Communicable Diseases 6.404 Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome 6.405 Medicines 6.406 Student Psychological Services 6.407 Student Social Services 6.4081 Safe Relocation of Students 6.409 Child Abuse and Neglect 6.411 Student Wellness 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 Students with Special Needs 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 Student Records Annual Notification of Rights 6.602 Student Records Inspection and Correction Procedures 6.700 Student Activities 6.702 Student Organizations 6.707 Academic Competitions 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 of Education 1.106 Code of Ethics 1.108 Nepotism 1.200 Internal Organization 1.202 Duties of Board Members 1.2021 Boardsmanship Code of Conduct 1.400 School Board Meetings 1.403 Agendas 1.404 Public Communication at Board Meetings 1.407 School District Records 1.500 School-Community Relations 1.501 Visitors to the Schools 1.5031 Athletic and Special Events Media Coverage 1.600 Policy Development and Adoption 1.603 Administrative Reports 1.700 School System Goals 1.703 Attendance Zones 1.8011 Emergency Closings 1.802 Section 504 and ADA Grievance Procedures 1.803 Tobacco-Free Schools 1.804 Drug-Free Workplace 1.805 Use of Electronic Mail (email) 1.806 Advertising and Distribution of Materials in the School 1.808 Registered Sex Offenders 1.901 Charter School Applications Fiscal Management 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 2.401 Donations to School Programs 2.403 Surplus Property Sales 2.404 School Support Organizations 2.601 Fundraising Activities 2.702 Inventories 2.703 Audits 2.804 Travel Expenses and Reimbursements 2.808 Purchase Orders and Contracts 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 3.205 Security 3.206 Community Use of School Facilities 3.207 Energy Management and Conservation 3.208 Facilities Planning 3.210 Naming Facilities 3.212 District Water Testing 3.300 Equipment and Supplies Management 3.400 Student Transportation Management 3.401 Scheduling and Routing 3.402 Use of City-Owned Vehicles 3.500 Food Service Management 3.600 Insurance Management Instructional Services Descriptor Code Policy Title Directory Section 4 Directory 4.101 Instructional Standards 4.201 Class Size Ratios 4.202 Special Education 4.205 Enrollment in Advanced Courses 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 4.300 Extracurricular Activities 4.301 Interscholastic Athletics 4.302 Field Trips 4.400 Instructional Materials 4.402 Reconsideration of Textbooks and Instructional Materials 4.403 Library Materials 4.406 Use of the Internet 4.407 Web Pages 4.501 School Volunteers 4.502 Parent and Family Involvement 4.600 Grading System 4.602 Class Ranking 4.603 Promotion and Retention 4.605 Graduation Requirements 4.606 Graduation Activities 4.608 Transcript Alterations 4.700 Assessment Programs 4.701 Maintaining Test Security 4.802 Student Equal Access (Limited Public Forum) 4.804 Religious Content of Courses Personnel Descriptor Code Policy Title Directory Section 5 Directory 5.100 Personnel Goals 5.104 Equal Opportunity Employment 5.109 Evaluation 5.110 Compensation Guides and Contracts 5.1101 Differentiated Pay 5.113 In-Service and Professional Learning Opportunities 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 5.204 Resignation 5.205 Retirement 5.302 Sick Leave 5.3021 Bereavement Leave 5.303 Personal and Professional Leave 5.304 Extended Leaves of Absence 5.305 Family and Medical Leave 5.3051 Maternity Leave 5.306 Military Leave 5.307 Physical Assault 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 for Employees 5.500 Discrimination/Harassment of Employees 5.601 Conflict of Interest 5.6011 Holding Elected Office in the Kingsport Municipal Government 5.611 Ethics 5.701 Classified Teachers 5.702 Substitute Teachers 5.705 Adjunct Instructors and Service Contractors 5.800 Superintendent of Schools 5.801 Superintendent of Schools Recruitment and Selection Students Descriptor Code Policy Title Directory Section 6 Directory 6.200 Attendance 6.2001 Attendance During Postsecondary Visits 6.201 Compulsory Attendance Ages 6.202 Home Schools 6.203 School Admissions 6.204 Tuition Students 6.206 Open Enrollment 6.300 Code of Conduct 6.304 Student Discrimination, Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Intimidation 6.307 Drug-Free Schools 6.306 Interference/Disruption of School Activities 6.308 Bus Safety and Conduct 6.309 Zero Tolerance Offenses 6.314 Corporal Punishment 6.316 Suspension/Expulsion/Remand 6.317 Student Disciplinary Hearing Authority 6.318 Admission of Suspended or Expelled Students 6.319 Alternative School Programs 6.400 Student Welfare & Guidance 6.4001 Student Surveys, Analyses and Evaluations 6.402 Physical Examinations and Immunizations 6.403 Student Communicable Diseases 6.404 Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome 6.405 Medicines 6.406 Student Psychological Services 6.407 Student Social Services 6.4081 Safe Relocation of Students 6.409 Child Abuse and Neglect 6.411 Student Wellness 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 Students with Special Needs 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 Student Records Annual Notification of Rights 6.602 Student Records Inspection and Correction Procedures 6.700 Student Activities 6.702 Student Organizations 6.707 Academic Competitions 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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