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
1.1021 Student Board Member
1.105 School Board Legislative Involvement
1.106 Code of Ethics
1.106.1 Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement
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
1.301 Executive Committee
1.302 School 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
1.500 Board-Community Relations
1.501 Visitors to the Schools
1.502 Board Meeting News Coverage
1.503 News Releases, News Conferences and Interviews
1.600 Policy Development and Adoption
1.601 Administrative Procedures
1.603 Administrative Reports
1.700 School District Goals
1.701 School District Planning
1.800 School Calendar
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)
1.808 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 State and Federal Aid Eligibility Determination
2.400 Revenues
2.401 Gifts and Bequests
2.402 Investment Earnings
2.403 Surplus Property Sales
2.404 School Support Organizations
2.405 School Sponsored Organizations and Activities
2.500 Deposit of Funds
2.600 Bonded Employees
2.601 Fundraising Activities
2.702 Inventories
2.703 Audits
2.800 Expenditure of Funds
2.802 Payroll Procedures
2.803 Salary Deductions
2.804 Expenses and Reimbursements
2.805 Purchasing
2.8051 Acquisition and Use of Technology Equipment
2.8052 Debit Cards, Credit Cards, & Credit Lines
2.806 Bids and Quotations
2.807 Requisitions
2.808 Purchase Orders and Contracts
2.809 Vendor Relations
2.900 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
3.203 Crisis Management
3.204 Threat Assessment Team
3.205 Security
3.206 Community Use of School Facilities
3.207 Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)
3.208 Asbestos Management
3.211 New Project Planning
3.212 District Water Testing
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
3.401 Scheduling and Routing
3.4011 Video and/or Audio Cameras on School Buses
3.403 Traffic and Parking Controls
3.404 Private Vehicles
3.500 Food Service Management
3.5001 School Nutrition Program – Charges
3.600 Insurance Management
3.601 Student Insurance Management
3.602 Workers’ Compensation
Descriptor Code Policy Title
Directory Section 4 Directory
4.100 Instructional Goals
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
4.208 Adult Education Program
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 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
4.407 School and System Websites
4.502 Parent and Family Engagement
4.600 Grading System
4.601 Reporting Student Progress
4.602 Honor Roll, Awards, & Class Ranking
4.603 Promotion and Retention
4.6031 Weighted 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 Programs
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
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
5.112 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
5.2001 Retirement Incentive
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
5.302 Sick 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
5.310 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 Staff Conflicts of Interest
5.602 Staff Time Schedules
5.605 Staff Gifts and Solicitations
5.607 Non-School Employment
5.608 Tutoring for Pay
5.610 Staff-Student Relations
5.700 Interim Employees
5.701 Substitute Teachers
5.702 Interns/Student Teachers
5.801 Director of Schools 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
6.101 Title VI Compliance
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 Non-Resident Students
6.205 Student Assignment
6.206 Transfer within the System
6.207 Withdrawals
6.208 Release During School Hours
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
6.305 Student Concerns
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 Wireless Communication Devices
6.314 Corporal Punishment
6.316 Suspension
6.317 Student 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 
6.406 Student Psychological Services
6.407 Student Social Services
6.408 Supervision of Students & Safety Patrols
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 Heart Illness Prevention
6.415 Student Suicide Prevention
6.500 Special Education Students
6.5001 Use of Service Animals by Students
6.501 Married and/or Pregnant 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
6.603
 Use of Records
6.701 Student Solicitations/Fund-Raising
6.702 Student Clubs and Organizations
6.704
 Student Publications
6.709
 Student Fees and Fines
6.801 Athletics Code of Conduct
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
1.1021 Student Board Member
1.105 School Board Legislative Involvement
1.106 Code of Ethics
1.106.1 Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement
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
1.301 Executive Committee
1.302 School 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
1.500 Board-Community Relations
1.501 Visitors to the Schools
1.502 Board Meeting News Coverage
1.503 News Releases, News Conferences and Interviews
1.600 Policy Development and Adoption
1.601 Administrative Procedures
1.603 Administrative Reports
1.700 School District Goals
1.701 School District Planning
1.800 School Calendar
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)
1.808 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 State and Federal Aid Eligibility Determination
2.400 Revenues
2.401 Gifts and Bequests
2.402 Investment Earnings
2.403 Surplus Property Sales
2.404 School Support Organizations
2.405 School Sponsored Organizations and Activities
2.500 Deposit of Funds
2.600 Bonded Employees
2.601 Fundraising Activities
2.702 Inventories
2.703 Audits
2.800 Expenditure of Funds
2.802 Payroll Procedures
2.803 Salary Deductions
2.804 Expenses and Reimbursements
2.805 Purchasing 
2.8051 Acquisition and Use of Technology Equipment
2.8052 Debit Cards, Credit Cards, & Credit Lines
2.806 Bids and Quotations
2.807 Requisitions
2.808 Purchase Orders and Contracts
2.809 Vendor Relations
2.900 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
3.203 Crisis Management
3.204 Threat Assessment Team
3.205 Security
3.206 Community Use of School Facilities
3.207 Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)
3.208 Asbestos Management
3.211 New Project Planning
3.212 District Water Testing
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
3.401 Scheduling and Routing
3.4011 Video and/or Audio Cameras on School Buses
3.403 Traffic and Parking Controls
3.404 Private Vehicles
3.500 Food Service Management
3.5001 School Nutrition Program – Charges
3.600 Insurance Management
3.601 Student Insurance Management
3.602 Workers’ Compensation
Descriptor Code Policy Title
Directory Section 4 Directory
4.100 Instructional Goals
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
4.208 Adult Education Program
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 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
4.407 School and System Websites
4.502 Parent and Family Engagement
4.600 Grading System
4.601 Reporting Student Progress
4.602 Honor Roll, Awards, & Class Ranking
4.603 Promotion and Retention
4.6031 Weighted 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 Programs
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
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
5.112 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
5.2001 Retirement Incentive
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
5.302 Sick 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
5.310 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 Staff Conflicts of Interest
5.602 Staff Time Schedules
5.605 Staff Gifts and Solicitations
5.607 Non-School Employment
5.608 Tutoring for Pay
5.610 Staff-Student Relations
5.700 Interim Employees
5.701 Substitute Teachers
5.702 Interns/Student Teachers
5.801 Director of Schools 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
6.101 Title VI Compliance
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 Non-Resident Students
6.205 Student Assignment
6.206 Transfer within the System
6.207 Withdrawals
6.208 Release During School Hours
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
6.305 Student Concerns
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 Wireless Communication Devices
6.314 Corporal Punishment
6.316 Suspension
6.317 Student 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
6.406 Student Psychological Services
6.407 Student Social Services
6.408 Supervision of Students & Safety Patrols
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 Heart Illness Prevention
6.415 Student Suicide Prevention
6.500 Special Education Students
6.5001 Use of Service Animals by Students
6.501 Married and/or Pregnant 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
6.603
 Use of Records
6.701 Student Solicitations/Fund-Raising
6.702 Student Clubs and Organizations
6.704
 Student Publications
6.709
 Student Fees and Fines
6.801 Athletics Code of Conduct
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.