South Carroll Board of Education Policy Manual South Carroll 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 1.102 Board Members Legal Status 1.106 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 1.2021 Boardmanship Code of Ethics 1.203 New Member Orientation 1.204 Board Member Development Opportunities 1.205 Board-Director Relations 1.300 Board Committees 1.301 Executive Committee 1.400 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 1.700 School District Goals 1.701 School District Planning 1.800 School Calendar 1.801 School Day 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) 1.806 Advertising and Distribution of Materials in Schools 1.808 Registered Sex Offenders 1.901 Charter School Applications 1.903 Charter School Oversight 1.905 Charter School Renewal 1.906 Charter School Revocation 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 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 2.704 Fixed Assets and Capitalization 2.800 Expenditure of Funds 2.802 Payroll Procedures 2.803 Salary Deductions 2.804 Expenses and Reimbursements 2.805 Purchasing 2.806 Bids and Quotations 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 3.204 Threat Assessment Team 3.205 Security 3.206 Community Use of School Facilities 3.208 Facilities Planning 3.211 Energy Use and Conservation 3.2112 New Project Planning 3.212 District Water Testing 3.220 Access to Private Facilities 3.300 Equipment and Supplies Management 3.301 Leasing and Renting 3.400 Student Transportation Management 3.401 Scheduling and Routing 3.403 Traffic and Parking Controls 3.404 Private Vehicles 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 4.101 Philosophy 4.200 Curriculum Development 4.201 Basic Curriculum Program 4.202 Special Education 4.203 Advanced College Placement 4.204 Summer Instructional Programs 4.205 Enrollment in Advanced Courses 4.206 Homebound Instruction 4.207 English Learners 4.209 Alternative Credit Options 4.2091 Credit Recovery 4.212 Virtual Education Program 4.213 Family Life Education 4.300 Extracurricular Activities 4.301 Interscholastic Athletics 4.3011 Spectator Code of Conduct 4.302 Field Trips and Excursions 4.400 Textbooks and Instructional Materials 4.402 Reconsideration of Textbooks and Instructional Material 4.403 Library Material 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 4.500 Community Instructional Resources 4.501 School Volunteers 4.502 Parent and Family Engagement 4.600 Grading System 4.6001 Final Examinations 4.601 Reporting Student Progress 4.6011 Homework 4.602 Class Ranking 4.603 Promotion and Retention 4.605 Graduation Requirements 4.6051 Early Graduation 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 4.805 Prayer and Period of Silence Personnel Descriptor Code Policy Title Directory Section 5 Directory 5.100 Personnel Goals 5.102 Personnel Classification and Qualifications 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 5.113 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 5.201 Separation Practices for Non-Tenured Teachers 5.202 Separation Practices for Non-Certified Employees 5.203 Recommendations and File Transfers 5.300 Short Term Leaves of Absence 5.301 Emergency and Legal Leave 5.302 Sick Leave 5.303 Personal and Professional Leave 5.304 Long Term Leaves of Absence for Professional Employees 5.305 Family and Medical Leave 5.3051 COVID-19 Sick 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 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 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 5.610 Staff-Student Relations 5.700 Interim Employees 5.701 Substitute Teachers 5.702 Student Teachers 5.703 Substitute Workers 5.800 Qualifications of the Director of Schools 5.801 Director of Schools Recruitment and Selection 5.802 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 6.2011 Voluntary Pre-K Attendance 6.202 Home Schools 6.203 School Admissions 6.204 Attendance of Non-Resident Students 6.208 Release During School Hours 6.209 Child Custody/Parental Access 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 Complaints and Grievances 6.306 Interference/Disruption of School Activities 6.307 Drug-Free Schools 6.3071 Student Alcohol and Drug Testing 6.3072 Extra Curriculum 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 Personal Communication Devices in School 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 Education 6.400 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 Antagonists 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 6.604 Media Access to Students 6.605 Video Surveillance 6.700 Student Activities 6.702 Student Clubs and Organizations 6.704 Student Publications 6.705 Student Social Events 6.707 Contests for Students 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 1.100 School Board Legal Status and Authority 1.101 Role of the Board of Education 1.102 Board Members Legal Status 1.106 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 1.2021 Boardmanship Code of Ethics 1.203 New Member Orientation 1.204 Board Member Development Opportunities 1.205 Board-Director Relations 1.300 Board Committees 1.301 Executive Committee 1.400 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 1.700 School District Goals 1.701 School District Planning 1.800 School Calendar 1.801 School Day 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) 1.806 Advertising and Distribution of Materials in Schools 1.808 Registered Sex Offenders 1.901 Charter School Applications 1.903 Charter School Oversight 1.905 Charter School Renewal 1.906 Charter School Revocation 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 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 2.704 Fixed Assets and Capitalization 2.800 Expenditure of Funds 2.802 Payroll Procedures 2.803 Salary Deductions 2.804 Expenses and Reimbursements 2.805 Purchasing 2.806 Bids and Quotations 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 3.204 Threat Assessment Team 3.205 Security 3.206 Community Use of School Facilities 3.208 Facilities Planning 3.211 Energy Use and Conservation 3.2112 New Project Planning 3.212 District Water Testing 3.220 Access to Private Facilities 3.300 Equipment and Supplies Management 3.301 Leasing and Renting 3.400 Student Transportation Management 3.401 Scheduling and Routing 3.403 Traffic and Parking Controls 3.404 Private Vehicles 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 4.101 Philosophy 4.200 Curriculum Development 4.201 Basic Curriculum Program 4.202 Special Education 4.203 Advanced College Placement 4.204 Summer Instructional Programs 4.205 Enrollment in Advanced Courses 4.206 Homebound Instruction 4.207 English Learners 4.209 Alternative Credit Options 4.2091 Credit Recovery 4.212 Virtual Eduction Program 4.213 Family Life Education 4.300 Extracurricular Activities 4.301 Interscholastic Athletics 4.3011 Spectator Code of Conduct 4.302 Field Trips and Excursions 4.400 Textbooks and Instructional Materials 4.402 Reconsideration of Textbooks and Instructional Material 4.403 Library Materials 4.404 Use of Copyrighted Materials 4.405 Employee-Developed Materials 4.406 Use of the Internet 4.407 Web Pages 4.408 Use of Multimedia 4.500 Community Instructional Resources 4.501 School Volunteers 4.502 Parent and Family Engagement 4.600 Grading System 4.6001 Final Examinations 4.601 Reporting Student Progress 4.6011 Homework 4.602 Class Ranking 4.603 Promotion and Retention 4.605 Graduation Requirements 4.6051 Early Graduation 4.606 Graduation Activities 4.607 Waivers of Statute, Rules and Regulations 4.608 Transcripts 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 4.805 Prayer and Period of Silence Personnel Descriptor Code Policy Title Directory Section 5 Directory 5.100 Personnel Goals 5.102 Personnel Classification and Qualifications 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 5.113 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 5.201 Separation Practices for Non-Tenured Teachers 5.202 Separation Practices for Non-Certified Employees 5.203 Recommendations and File Transfers 5.300 Short Term Leaves of Absence 5.301 Emergency and Legal Leave 5.302 Sick Leave 5.303 Personal and Professional Leave 5.304 Long Term Leaves of Absence for Professional Employees 5.305 Family and Medical Leave 5.3051 COVID-19 Sick 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 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 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 5.610 Staff-Student Relations 5.700 Interim Employees 5.701 Substitute Teachers 5.702 Student Teachers 5.703 Substitute Workers 5.800 Qualifications of the Director of Schools 5.801 Director of Schools Recruitment and Selection 5.802 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 6.2011 Voluntary Pre-K Attendance 6.202 Home Schools 6.203 School Admissions 6.204 Attendance of Non-Resident Students 6.208 Release During School Hours 6.209 Child Custody/Parental Access 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 Complaints and Grievances 6.306 Interference/Disruption of School Activities 6.307 Drug-Free Schools 6.3071 Student Alcohol and Drug Testing 6.3072 Extra Curriculum 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 Personal Communication Devices in School 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 Education 6.400 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 Antagonists 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 6.604 Media Access to Students 6.605 Video Surveillance 6.700 Student Activities 6.702 Student Clubs and Organizations 6.704 Student Publications 6.705 Student Social Events 6.707 Contests for Students 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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