Robertson County Board of Education Policy Manual Robertson County Board of Education Policy Manual Board OperationsFiscal ManagementSupport ServicesInstructional ServicesPersonnelStudentsHelpful LinksSearchBoard Operations Descriptor Code Policy Title Directory Section 1 Directory 1.000 Board Goals and Objectives 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 1.108 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 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 1.800 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 Alcohol & Drugs in the 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 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 2.202 Debt Management 2.300 Comparability of Services 2.400 Revenues 2.401 Gifts and Bequests 2.402 Investment Earnings 2.403 Surplus Property Sales 2.404 School Support Organizations 2.500 Deposit of Funds 2.600 Bonded Employees 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 2.901 Use of Credit Cards 2.902 Gift Cards 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 Use of School Facilities 3.208 Facilities Planning 3.209 Estimating Facility Costs 3.210 Naming Facilities 3.211 New Project Planning & Implementation 3.212 District Water Testing 3.215 Board Inspection and Acceptance of New Facilities 3.216 Retirement of Facilities 3.218 Service Animals in District Facilities 3.220 Access to Private Facilities 3.300 Equipment and Supplies Management 3.3001 Use of Cellular Phones 3.3002 Energy Management and Conservation 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 3.501 Student Nutrition Program – Charging of Meals 3.600 Insurance Management 3.601 Student Insurance Program 3.602 Workers’ Compensation Instructional Services Descriptor Code Policy Title Directory Section 4 Directory 4.100 Instructional Goals 4.101 Instructional Standards 4.200 Curriculum Development 4.201 Basic Program 4.202 Special Education 4.203 Advanced College Placement 4.2031 Honors Courses 4.204 Summer School 4.205 Enrollment in Advanced and College Level Courses 4.206 Homebound Instruction 4.207 Limited English Proficient/Language/Minority Students 4.208 Adult Education Program 4.209 Alternative Credit Options 4.210 Kindergarten 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/Excursions/Competitions 4.400 Instructional Resources and Materials 4.401 Textbooks 4.402 Reconsideration of Instructional Materials and Textbooks 4.4021 Selection of Other 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 4.408 Use of Multimedia 4.409 Instructional Supplies 4.500 Community Instructional Resources 4.501 School Volunteers 4.502 Parent/Family Involvement 4.503 Classroom Recording 4.600 Grading System 4.601 Reporting Student Progress 4.602 Class Ranking 4.6021 Honor Roll & Rewards 4.603 Promotion and Retention 4.604 Credit for Prior Courses 4.605 Graduation Requirements 4.606 Graduation Activities 4.6061 Early Graduation 4.607 Waivers of Statute, Rules and Regulations 4.608 Transcript Alterations 4.700 Testing Programs 4.7001 Midterm & Final Exams 4.701 Maintaining Test Security 4.702 Evaluations of Instructional Programs 4.703 Credit Recovery 4.800 Controversial Issues 4.801 Controversial Materials 4.802 Student Equal Access 4.803 Recognition of Religious Beliefs, Customs & Holidays 4.804 Religion Content of Courses 4.805 Prayer and Period of Silence Personnel Descriptor Code Policy Title Directory Section 5 Directory 5.100 Personnel Goals 5.101 Lines of Authority and Supervision 5.102 Classification and Qualifications 5.103 Job Descriptions 5.104 Equal Opportunity Employment 5.105 Recruitment of Employees 5.106 Application and Employment 5.108 Notification of Arrest or DCS Investigation 5.109 Evaluation 5.110 Compensation Guides and 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/Creation of Positions/Reduction in Force 5.117 Teacher Tenure 5.118 Criminal 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 Classified Employees 5.203 Recommendations and File Transfers 5.300 Short Term Leaves of Absence 5.301 Court Appearances and Jury Duty Leave 5.302 Sick Leave 5.303 Personal, Professional, and Bereavement Leave 5.304 Long Term Leaves of Absence for Certified Personnel 5.305 Family and Medical Leave 5.3051 FFCRA Leave 5.306 Military Leave 5.307 Physical Assault Leave 5.309 Legislative Leave 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 5.600 Staff Rights and Responsibilities 5.601 Staff Conflicts of Interest 5.602 Work Schedules and Time Records 5.603 Staff Meetings 5.605 Staff Gifts and Solicitations 5.606 Employee Political Activities and Use of Social Media 5.607 Non-School Employment 5.608 Tutoring for Pay 5.610 Staff-Student Relations 5.611 Ethics 5.612 Staff Cell Phone Policy 5.700 Interim Employees 5.701 Substitute Teachers 5.702 Student Teachers 5.704 Interns 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 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 Transfer 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, 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 6.308 Bus Safety and Conduct 6.309 Zero Tolerance Offenses 6.310 Dress Code 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 6.317 Student Disciplinary Hearing Authority 6.318 Admission of Suspended or Expelled Students 6.319 Alternative Education 6.320 Video Surveillance 6.400 Student Guidance Program 6.4001 Student Health Services 6.4002 Student Psychological Services 6.4004 Student Social Services 6.4005 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 Anti-Seizure Medication 6.4052 Opioid Antagonist 6.4081 Safe Relocation of Students 6.409 Reporting Child Abuse 6.410 Emergency Contact Information 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 6.505 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 6.604 Media Access to Students 6.701 Student Solicitations/Fundraising Activities 6.704 Publications, Media Productions & Theatrical Presentations 6.709 Student Fees and Fines 6.710 Gifts 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 1.000 Board Goals and Objectives 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 1.108 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 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 1.800 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 Alcohol & Drugs in the 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 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 2.202 Debt Management 2.300 Comparability of Services 2.400 Revenues 2.401 Gifts and Bequests 2.402 Investment Earnings 2.403 Surplus Property Sales 2.404 School Support Organizations 2.500 Deposit of Funds 2.600 Bonded Employees 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 2.901 Use of Credit Cards 2.902 Gift Cards 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 Use of School Facilities 3.208 Facilities Planning 3.209 Estimating Facility Costs 3.210 Naming Facilities 3.211 New Project Planning & Implementation 3.212 District Water Testing 3.215 Board Inspection and Acceptance of New Facilities 3.216 Retirement of Facilities 3.218 Service Animals in District Facilities 3.220 Access to Private Facilities 3.300 Equipment and Supplies Management 3.3001 Use of Cellular Phones 3.3002 Energy Management and Conservation 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 3.501 School Nutrition Program – Charge of Meals 3.600 Insurance Management 3.601 Student Insurance Program 3.602 Workers’ Compensation Instructional Services Descriptor Code Policy Title Directory Section 4 Directory 4.100 Instructional Goals 4.101 Instructional Standards 4.200 Curriculum Development 4.201 Basic Program 4.202 Special Education 4.203 Advanced College Placement 4.2031 Honors Courses 4.204 Summer School 4.205 Enrollment in Advanced and College Level Courses 4.206 Homebound Instruction 4.207 Limited English Proficient/Language/Minority Students 4.208 Adult Education Program 4.209 Alternative Credit Options 4.210 Kindergarten 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/Excursions/Competitions 4.400 Instructional Resources and Materials 4.401 Textbooks 4.402 Reconsideration of Instructional Materials and Textbooks 4.4021 Selection of Other 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 4.408 Use of Multimedia 4.409 Instructional Supplies 4.500 Community Instructional Resources 4.501 School Volunteers 4.502 Parent/Family Involvement 4.503 Classroom Recording 4.600 Grading System 4.601 Reporting Student Progress 4.602 Class Ranking 4.6021 Honor Roll & Rewards 4.603 Promotion and Retention 4.604 Credit for Prior Courses 4.605 Graduation Requirements 4.606 Graduation Activities 4.6061 Early Graduation 4.607 Waivers of Statute, Rules and Regulations 4.608 Transcript Alterations 4.700 Testing Programs 4.7001 Midterm & Final Exams 4.701 Maintaining Test Security 4.702 Evaluations of Instructional Programs 4.703 Credit Recovery 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 Personnel Descriptor Code Policy Title Directory Section 5 Directory 5.100 Personnel Goals 5.101 Lines of Authority and Supervision 5.102 Classification and Qualifications 5.103 Job Descriptions 5.104 Equal Opportunity Employment 5.105 Recruitment of Employees 5.106 Application and Employment 5.108 Notification of Arrest or DCS Investigation 5.109 Evaluation 5.110 Compensation Guides and 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/Creations of Positions/Reduction in Force 5.117 Teacher Tenure 5.118 Criminal 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 Classified Employees 5.203 Recommendations and File Transfers 5.300 Short Term Leaves of Absence 5.301 Court Appearances and Jury Duty Leave 5.302 Sick Leave 5.303 Personal, Professional, and Bereavement Leave 5.304 Long Term Leaves of Absence for Certified Personnel 5.305 Family and Medical Leave 5.3051 FFCRA Leave 5.306 Military Leave 5.307 Physical Assault Leave 5.309 Legislative Leave 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 of Employees 5.501 Complaints and Grievances 5.600 Staff Rights and Responsibilities 5.601 Staff Conflicts of Interest 5.602 Work Schedules and Time Records 5.603 Staff Meetings 5.605 Staff Gifts and Solicitations 5.606 Employee Political Activities and Use of Social Media 5.607 Non-School Employment 5.608 Tutoring for Pay 5.610 Staff-Student Relations 5.611 Ethics 5.612 Staff Cell Phone Policy 5.700 Interim Employees 5.701 Substitute Teachers 5.702 Student Teachers 5.704 Interns 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 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 Transfer 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, 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 6.308 Bus Safety and Conduct 6.309 Zero Tolerance Offenses 6.310 Dress Code 6.311 Care of School Property 6.312 Use of Personal Communication Devices 6.314 Corporal Punishment 6.315 Detention 6.316 Suspension 6.317 Student Disciplinary Hearing Authority 6.318 Admission of Suspended or Expelled Students 6.319 Alternative Education 6.320 Video Surveillance 6.400 Student Guidance Program 6.4001 Student Health Services 6.4002 Student Psychological Services 6.4004 Student Social Services 6.4005 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 Anti-Seizure Medication 6.4052 Opioid Antagonist 6.4081 Safe Relocation of Students 6.409 Reporting Child Abuse 6.410 Emergency Contact Information 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 6.505 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 6.604 Media Access to Students 6.701 Student Solicitations/Fundraising Activities 6.704 Publications, Media Productions & Theatrical Presentations 6.709 Student Fees and Fines 6.710 Gifts 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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