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 Legal Status
1.1021 Student Board Member
1.103 Board Self-Evaluation
1.104 Memberships
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 and 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 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
1.602 Administrative Committees
1.603 Administrative Reports
1.700 School District Goals
1.701 School District Planning
1.702 Evaluation of the School District
1.703 School Attendance Areas
1.704 Charter Schools
1.800 School Calendar
1.801 School Day
1.8011 Emergency Closings
1.8012 Extended School Day/Year Programs and School Age Childcare
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 Schools
1.807 Use of School Name
1.808 Registered Sex Offenders
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 Personal 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
2.801 Petty Cash Accounts
2.802 Payroll Procedures
2.803 Salary Deductions
2.804 Expenses and Reimbursements
2.8041 Credit Card/Credit Lines
2.805 Purchasing
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
3.203 Crisis Management
3.204 Threat Assessment Team 
3.205 Security
3.2051 Computer Network Security
3.206 Community Use of School Facilities
3.207 Facility Expansion
3.208 Facilities Planning
3.209 Estimating Facility Costs
3.210 Naming New Facilities
3.211 Energy Use and Conservation
3.212 District Water Testing
3.213 Educational Specifications
3.214 Project Financing
3.215 Board Inspection and Acceptance of New Facilities
3.216 Retirement of Facilities
3.300 Equipment and Supplies Management
3.3001 Use of Cell Phones
3.301 Leasing and Renting
3.400 Student Transportation Management
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
3.601 Student Insurance Management
3.602 Workers’ Compensation
Descriptor Code Policy Title
Directory Section 4 Directory
4.100 Instructional Goals
4.200 Curriculum Development
4.201 Basic Program
4.202 Special Education
4.2021 Special Education Class Size
4.203 Advanced College Placement
4.204 Summer School
4.205 Enrollment in Advanced Courses
4.206 Homebound Instructions
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
4.214 Use of Artificial Intelligence Programs
4.300 Extracurricular Activities
4.301 Interscholastic Athletics
4.302 Field Trips and Excursions
4.400 Instructional Materials
4.401 Textbooks
4.402 Selection of Instructional Materials (Other than Textbooks)
4.403 Library Materials
4.404 Use of Copyrighted Materials
4.405 Employee-Developed Materials
4.406 Technology Acceptable Use and Internet Safety Guidelines
4.407 Web Pages
4.408 Multimedia Use
4.409 Chromebook Policy
4.500 Community Instructional Resources
4.501 School Volunteers
4.502 Parent/Family Involvement
4.5021 Family Engagement
4.600 Grading System
4.601 Reporting Student Progress
4.602 Class Ranking
4.603 Promotion and Retention
4.604 Accelerated and Advanced Credit
4.605 Graduation Requirements
4.606 Graduation Activities
4.607 Waivers of Statute, Rules and Regulations
4.700 Testing Programs
4.701 Maintaining Test Security
4.702 Evaluations of Instructional Programs
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
4.805 Prayer and Period of Silence
4.806 Public Prayer or Non-Theistic Expressions at Municipal Meetings, Events, and Other Gatherings
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
5.1031 Duties of Principals
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
5.112 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 Procedure for Granting Tenure
5.118 Background Investigations
5.119 Employment of Retirees
5.200 Separation Practices of Tenured Teachers
5.201 Separation Practices of Non-Tenured Teachers
5.202 Separation Practices of Non-Certified Employees
5.203 Recommendations and File Transfers
5.300 Short Term Leaves of Absence
5.3001 Bereavement Leave
5.301 Emergency and Legal Leave
5.302 Sick Leave
5.3021 Support Personnel Longevity Pay
5.3022 Sick Leave Bank for Education Support Personnel
5.303 Personal and Professional Leave
5.304 Long Term 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 
5.400 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
5.603 Staff Meetings
5.605 Staff Gifts and Solicitations
5.606 Staff Community Relations
5.607 Non-School Employment
5.608 Tutoring for Pay
5.609 Consultants
5.610 Staff-Student Relations
5.611 Ethics
5.612 Faculty and Staff Dress Code
5.613 Technology Acceptable Use and Internet Safety Guidelines
5.700 Interim Employees
5.701 Substitute Teachers
5.702 Student Teachers
5.703 Substitute Workers
5.704 Interns
5.705 Non-Faculty Coaches
5.706 Job Description of Graduation/Attendance Coach
5.800 Director of Schools
5.801 Recruitment and Selection
5.802 Qualifications/Duties
5.803 Evaluation of the Director of Schools
Descriptor Code Policy Title
Directory Section 6 Directory
6.100 Student Goals
6.200 Attendance
6.2001 Attendance Policy for Morgan County Pre-K Program
6.201 Compulsory Attendance Ages
6.202 Home Schools
6.203 School Admissions
6.204 Attendance of Non-Resident Students
6.206 Transfer within the System
6.207 Withdrawals
6.208 Release During School Hours
6.209 Child Custody/Parental Access
6.300 Code of Behavior and Discipline
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
6.308 Bus Conduct
6.309 Zero Tolerance Offenses
6.310 Dress Code
6.311 Care of School Property
6.312 Use of Wireless Communication Devices
6.313 Discipline Procedures
6.314 Corporal Punishment
6.315 Detention
6.316 Suspensions/Expulsion/Remand
6.317 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
6.401 Student Health 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
6.406 Student Psychological Services
6.407 Student Social Services
6.408 Supervision of Students
6.4081 Safe Relocation of Students
6.409 Child Abuse and Neglect
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
6.501 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
6.604
 Media Access to Students
6.700 Student Activities
6.701 Student Solicitations/Fundraising
6.702 Student Clubs and Organizations
6.703 Student Government
6.704
 Student Publications
6.705 Student Social Events
6.706 Student Performances
6.707 Contests for Students
6.708 Awards and Scholarships
6.709
 Student Fees and Fines
6.710
 Gifts
6.711 Student Volunteers
Tennessee Code Annotated
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State Board of Education Policies
Tennessee Rules and Regulations/Minimum Standards (TRR/MS)
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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 Legal Status
1.1021 Student Board Member
1.103 Board Self – Evaluation
1.104 Memberships
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 and 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 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
1.602 Administrative Committees
1.603 Administrative Reports
1.700 School District Goals
1.701 School District Planning
1.702 Evaluation of the School District
1.703 School Attendance Areas
1.704 Charter Schools
1.800 School Calendar
1.801 School Day
1.8011 Emergency Closings
1.8012 Extended School Day/Year Programs and School Age Childcare
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 Schools
1.807 Use of School Name
1.808 Registered Sex Offenders
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 Personal 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
2.801 Petty Cash Accounts
2.802 Payroll Procedures
2.803 Salary Deductions
2.804 Expenses and Reimbursements
2.8041 Credit Card/Credit Lines
2.805 Purchasing
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
3.203 Crisis Management
3.204 Threat Assessment Team
3.205 Security
3.2051 Computer Network Security
3.206 Community Use of School Facilities
3.207 Facility Expansion
3.208 Facilities Planning
3.209 Estimating Facility Costs
3.210 Naming New Facilities
3.211 Energy Use and Conservation
3.212 District Water Testing
3.213 Educational Specifications
3.214 Project Financing
3.215 Board Inspection and Acceptance of New Facilities
3.216 Retirement of Facilities
3.300 Equipment and Supplies Management
3.3001 Use of Cell Phones
3.301 Leasing and Renting
3.400 Student Transportation Management
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
3.601 Student Insurance Management
3.602 Workers’ Compensation
Descriptor Code Policy Title
Directory Section 4 Directory
4.100 Instructional Goals
4.200 Curriculum Development
4.201 Basic Program
4.202 Special Education
4.2021 Special Education Class Size
4.203 Advanced College Placement
4.204 Summer School
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
4.214 Use of Artificial Intelligence Programs
4.300 Extracurricular Activities
4.301 Interscholastic Athletics
4.302 Field Trips and Excursions
4.400 Instructional Materials
4.401 Textbooks
4.402 Selection of Instructional Materials (Other than Textbooks)
4.403 Library Materials
4.404 Use of Copyrighted Materials
4.405 Employee-Developed Materials
4.406 Technology Acceptable Use and Internet Safety Guidelines
4.407 Web Pages
4.408 Multimedia Use
4.409 Chromebook Policy
4.500 Community Instructional Resources
4.501 School Volunteers
4.502 Parent/Family Involvement
4.5021 Family Engagement
4.600 Grading System
4.601 Reporting Student Progress
4.602 Class Ranking
4.603 Promotion and Retention
4.604 Accelerated and Advanced Credit
4.605 Graduation Requirements
4.606 Graduation Activities
4.607 Waivers of Statute, Rules and Regulations
4.700 Testing Programs
4.701 Maintaining Test Security
4.702 Evaluations of Instructional Programs
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
4.805 Prayer and Period of Silence
4.806 Public Prayer or Non-Theistic Expressions at Municipal Meetings, Events, and Other Gatherings
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
5.1031 Duties of Principals
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
5.112 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 Procedure for Granting Tenure
5.118 Background Investigations
5.119 Employment of Retirees
5.200 Separation Practices of Tenured Teachers
5.201 Separation Practices of Non-Tenured Teachers
5.202 Separation Practices of Non-Certified Employees
5.203 Recommendations and File Transfers
5.300 Short Term Leaves of Absence
5.3001 Bereavement Leave
5.301 Emergency and Legal Leave
5.302 Sick Leave
5.3021 Support Personnel Longevity Pay
5.3022 Sick Leave Bank for Education Support Personnel
5.303 Personal and Professional Leave
5.304 Long Term 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 
5.400 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
5.603 Staff Meetings
5.605 Staff Gifts and Solicitations
5.606 Staff Community Relations
5.607 Non-School Employment
5.608 Tutoring for Pay
5.609 Consultants
5.610 Staff-Student Relations
5.611 Ethics
5.612 Faculty and Staff Dress Code
5.613 Technology Acceptable Use and Internet Safety Guidelines
5.700 Interim Employees
5.701 Substitute Teachers
5.702 Student Teachers
5.703 Substitute Workers
5.704 Interns
5.705 Non-Faculty Coaches
5.706 Job Description of Graduation/Attendance Coach
5.800 Director of Schools
5.801 Recruitment and Selection
5.802 Qualifications/Duties
5.803 Evaluation of the Director of Schools
Descriptor Code Policy Title
Directory Section 6 Directory
6.100 Student Goals
6.200 Attendance
6.2001 Attendance Policy for the Morgan County Pre-K Program
6.201 Compulsory Attendance Ages
6.202 Home Schools
6.203 School Admissions
6.204 Attendance of Non-Resident Students
6.206 Transfer within the System
6.207 Withdrawals
6.208 Release During School Hours
6.209 Child Custody/Parental Access
6.300 Code of Behavior and Discipline
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
6.308 Bus Conduct
6.309 Zero Tolerance Offenses
6.310 Dress Code
6.311 Care of School Property
6.312 Use of Wireless Communication Devices
6.313 Discipline Procedures
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 Student Guidance Program
6.4001 Student Surveys, Analyses and Evaluations
6.401 Student Health 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
6.406 Student Psychological Services
6.407 Student Social Services
6.408 Supervision of Students
6.4081 Safe Relocation of Students
6.409 Child Abuse and Neglect
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
6.501 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
6.604
 Media Access to Students
6.700 Student Activities
6.701 Student Solicitations/Fundraising
6.702 Student Clubs and Organizations
6.703 Student Government
6.704
 Student Publications
6.705 Student Social Events
6.706 Student Performances
6.707 Contests for Students
6.708 Awards and Scholarships
6.709
 Student Fees and Fines
6.710
 Gifts
6.711 Student Volunteers
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.