Polk County Board of Education Policy Manual Polk County Board of Education Policy ManualBoard OperationsFiscal ManagementSupport ServicesInstructional ServicesPersonnelStudentsHelpful LinksSearchBoard Operations 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 1.103 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 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 1.400 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 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 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 Land Lease 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 2.805 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 Support Services 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 3.205 Security 3.206 Community Use of School Facilities 3.208 Facilities Planning 3.212 District Water Testing 3.300 Equipment and Supplies Management 3.3001 Use of Cellular Phones 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 3.405 Commercial Advertising on School Buses 3.500 Food Service Management 3.600 Insurance Management 3.602 Workers’ Compensation Instructional Services Descriptor Code Policy Title Directory Section 4 Directory 4.100 Instructional Goals 4.200 Curriculum Development 4.201 Class Size Ratios 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 Special Programs 4.207 English Learners 4.208 Adult Education Program 4.209 Alternative Credit Options 4.210 Credit Recovery 4.211 Work Based Learning Program 4.300 Extracurricular Activities 4.301 Interscholastic Athletics 4.3011 Code of Conduct for Student Athletes 4.302 Field Trips/Excursions/Competitions 4.400 Instructional Resources and Materials 4.401 Textbook Selection, Distribution, and Care 4.402 Selection of Instructional Materials (Other Than Textbooks) 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 4.500 Community Instructional Resources 4.501 School Volunteers 4.502 Parent and Family Engagement 4.5021 Family Engagement 4.503 Parent Organizations/Booster Clubs 4.600 Grading System 4.601 Reporting Student Progress 4.6011 Homework 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 4.608 Transcript Alterations 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 Personnel Descriptor Code Policy Title Directory Section 5 Directory 5.100 Personnel Goals 5.101 Line and Staff Relations 5.102 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 Professional Learning Opportunities 5.114 Personnel Records 5.1141 Teacher Effect Data 5.115 Assignment/Transfer 5.116 Staff Positions 5.117 Procedure for Granting Tenure 5.200 Suspension/Dismissal of Tenured Teachers 5.201 Separation Practices for Non-Tenured Teachers 5.202 Separation Practices for Non-Certified Employees 5.203 Recommendations and File Tranfers 5.204 Resignation 5.205 Retirement 5.300 Short Term Leaves of Absence 5.301 Emergency and Legal Leave 5.302 Sick Leave 5.3021 Sick Leave Bank – Certified Employees 5.3022 Sick Leave Bank – Non-Certified Employees 5.303 Personal and Professional Leave 5.304 Long Term Leaves of Absence for Professional Personnel 5.305 Family and Medical Leave 5.306 Military Leave 5.307 Physical Assault Leave 5.308 Sabbatical Leave 5.309 Legislative Leave 5.310 Vacations and Holidays 5.400 Personnel 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 5.501 Complaints and Grievances 5.502 Complaints about School Personnel 5.600 Staff Rights and Responsibilities 5.6001 Staff Dress Code 5.601 Conflict 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 5.610 Staff-Student Relations 5.700 Interim Employees 5.701 Substitute Teachers 5.702 Student Teachers 5.801 Director of Schools Recruitment and Selection 5.803 Evaluation of the Director of Schools 5.900 Professional Personnel Negotiations – Legal Status 5.901 Scope of Professional Negotiations 5.902 Board Negotiating Agent 5.903 Director of Schools’ Role in Negotiation 5.904 Bargaining Progress Reporting Students 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 within the System 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, Cyber-bullying, 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 6.3072 Drug Testing for Student Athletes 6.308 Bus Conduct 6.309 Zero Tolerance Offenses 6.310 Dress Code 6.311 Care of School Property 6.312 Personal Communication Devices 6.313 Discipline Procedures 6.314 Corporal Punishment 6.315 Detention 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 Guidance Program 6.4001 Student Surveys, Analyses and Evaluations 6.401 Student Health Services 6.402 Physical Examinations and Immunizations 6.403 Student Communicable Diseases 6.4031 Pediculosis (Head Lice) 6.404 Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome 6.405 Medicines 6.406 Student Psychological Services 6.407 Student Social Services 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 6.501 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 6.702 Student Clubs and Organizations 6.703 Student Government 6.704 Student Publications 6.709 Student Fees and Fines 6.710 Gifts 6.712 In-School Employment 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 District – School Board Legal Status and Authority 1.101 Role of the Board of Education 1.102 Board Members Legal Status 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 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 1.400 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 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 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 Land Lease 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 2.805 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 Support Services 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 3.205 Security 3.206 Community Use of School Facilities 3.208 Facilities Planning 3.212 District Water Testing 3.300 Equipment and Supplies Management 3.3001 Use of Cellular Phones 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 3.405 Commercial Advertising on School Buses 3.500 Food Service Management 3.600 Insurance Management 3.602 Workers’ Compensation Instructional Services Descriptor Code Policy Title Directory Section 4 Directory 4.100 Instructional Goals 4.200 Curriculum Development 4.201 Class Size Ratios 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 Special Programs 4.207 English Learners 4.208 Adult Education Program 4.209 Alternative Credit Options 4.210 Credit Recovery 4.211 Work Based Learning Program 4.300 Extracurricular Activities 4.301 Interscholastic Athletics 4.3011 Code of Conduct for Student Athletes 4.302 Field Trips/Excursions/Competitions 4.400 Instructional Resources and Materials 4.401 Textbook Selection, Distribution, and Care 4.402 Selection of Instructional Materials (Other Than Textbooks) 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 Webpages 4.500 Community Instructional Resources 4.501 School Volunteers 4.502 Parent and Family Engagement 4.5021 Family Engagement 4.503 Parent Organizations/Booster Clubs 4.600 Grading System 4.601 Reporting Student Progress 4.6011 Homework 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 4.608 Transcript Alterations 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 Personnel Descriptor Code Policy Title Directory Section 5 Directory 5.100 Personnel Goals 5.101 Line and Staff Relations 5.102 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 Professional Learning Opportunities 5.114 Personnel Records 5.1141 Teacher Effect Data 5.115 Assignment/Transfer 5.116 Staff Positions 5.117 Procedure for Granting Tenure 5.200 Suspension/Dismissal of 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 5.300 Short Term Leaves of Absence 5.301 Emergency and Legal Leave 5.302 Sick Leave 5.3021 Sick Leave Bank – Certified Employees 5.3022 Sick Leave Bank – Non-Certified Employees 5.303 Personal and Professional Leave 5.304 Long Term Leaves of Absence for Professional Personnel 5.305 Family and Medical Leave 5.306 Military Leave 5.307 Physical Assault Leave 5.308 Sabbatical Leave 5.309 Legislative Leave 5.310 Vacations and Holidays 5.400 Personnel 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 5.501 Complaints and Grievances 5.502 Complaints about School Personnel 5.600 Staff Rights and Responsibilities 5.6001 Staff Dress Code 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 5.610 Staff-Student Relations 5.700 Interim Employees 5.701 Substitute Teachers 5.702 Student Teachers 5.801 Director of Schools Recruitment and Selection 5.803 Evaluation of the Director of Schools 5.900 Professional Personnel Negotiations – Legal Status 5.901 Scope of Professional Negotiations 5.902 Board Negotiating Agent 5.903 Director of Schools’ Role in Negotiations 5.904 Bargaining Progress Reporting Students 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 within the System 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, Cyber-bullying, 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 6.3072 Drug Testing for Student Athletes 6.308 Bus Conduct 6.309 Zero Tolerance Offenses 6.310 Dress Code 6.311 Care of School Property 6.312 Personal Communication Devices 6.313 Discipline Procedures 6.314 Corporal Punishment 6.315 Detention 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 Guidance Program 6.4001 Student Surveys, Analyses and Evaluations 6.401 Student Health Services 6.402 Physical Examinations and Immunizations 6.403 Student Communicable Diseases 6.4031 Pediculosis (Head Lice) 6.404 Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome 6.405 Medicines 6.406 Student Psychological Services 6.407 Student Social Services 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 6.501 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 6.702 Student Clubs and Organizations 6.703 Student Government 6.704 Student Publications 6.709 Student Fees and Fines 6.710 Gifts 6.712 In-School Employment 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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