Union City Board of Education Policy Manual Union City 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 1.103 Board Self-Evaluation 1.104 Memberships 1.105 School Board Legislative Involvement 1.106 Code of Ethics 1.1061 Boardmanship 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 1.700 School District Goals 1.701 School District Planning 1.702 Evaluation of the School District 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 Safe and Drug-Free Workplace 1.805 Use of Electronic Mail (email) 1.806 Advertising and Distribution of Materials in Schools Fiscal Management Descriptor Code Policy Title Directory Section 2 Directory 2.200 Annual Operating Budget 2.201 Line Item Transfer Authority 2.300 State and Federal Aid Eligibility Determination 2.400 Revenues 2.4001 Note and Bond Payments 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 2.700 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 3.400 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 3.601 Student Insurance Program 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 4.2013 Family Life Education 4.202 Special Education 4.2021 Class Size 4.203 Advanced College Placement 4.204 Summer School 4.205 Enrollment in College Level Courses 4.206 Special Programs 4.210 Credit Recovery 4.211 Work Based Learning Program 4.300 Extracurricular Activities 4.301 Interscholastic Athletics 4.302 Field Trips and Excursions 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 4.500 Community Instructional Resources 4.501 School Volunteers 4.502 Parent/Family Involvement in Educational Programs/Title I 4.503 Parent Organizations/Booster Clubs 4.600 Grading System 4.601 Reporting Student Progress 4.6011 Homework 4.602 Class Ranking 4.603 Promotion and Retention 4.605 Graduation Requirements 4.606 Graduation Activities 4.608 Transcript Alterations 4.700 Testing Programs 4.7001 High School Semester Exams 4.701 Maintaining Test Security 4.702 Evaluations of Instructional Programs 4.800 Controversial Issues 4.801 Controversial Materials 4.802 Student Equal Access (Limited Public Forum) 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 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 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 5.115 Assignment/Transfer 5.116 Staff Positions 5.117 Procedure for Granting Tenure 5.118 Background Investigations 5.200 Suspension/Dismissal of Non-Tenured Teachers 5.201 Suspension/Dismissal of Tenured Teachers 5.202 Suspension/Dismissal of Non-Certified Employees 5.203 Non-renewal 5.204 Resignation 5.205 Retirement 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 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 Health Examinations/Communicable Diseases 5.401 Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome 5.402 Hepatitis B (HBV)/Hepatitis C (HCV) 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 Time Schedules and Extra Duty 5.603 Staff Meetings 5.604 Overtime Pay 5.605 Staff Gifts and Solicitations 5.606 Staff Community Relations 5.607 Non-School Employment 5.608 Tutoring for Pay 5.609 Consultants 5.611 Ethics 5.700 Interim Employees 5.701 Substitute Teachers 5.702 Student Teachers 5.703 Substitute Workers 5.800 Director of Schools 5.801 Recruitment and Selection 5.802 Qualifications/Duties 5.803 Evaluation of the Director of Schools Students Descriptor Code Policy Title Directory Section 6 Directory 6.100 Student Goals 6.200 Attendance 6.2001 Chronic Illness 6.201 Compulsory Attendance Ages 6.202 Home Schools 6.203 School Admissions 6.204 Non-Resident Students 6.205 Student Assignment 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 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 Alcohol and Drug Testing 6.309 Zero Tolerance Offenses 6.310 Dress Code 6.3101 Gang Activity or Association 6.311 Care of School Property 6.312 Use of Personal 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 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 6.406 Student Psychological Services 6.4061 Confidential Communication 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 6.413 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 6.5001 Special Education Class Size 6.501 Married and/or Pregnant Students 6.502 Foreign Exchange Students 6.503 Homeless Students 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 6.700 Student Activities 6.701 Student Solicitations/Fund-Raising 6.702 Student Clubs and Organizations 6.703 Student Government 6.704 Student Publications 6.705 Student Social Events 6.708 Awards and Scholarships 6.709 Student Fees and Fines 6.710 Gifts 6.711 Student Volunteers Helpful Links Tennessee Code Annotated Attorney General Opinions State Board of Education Policies Tennessee Rules and Regulations/Minimum Standards (TRR/MS) Tennessee Internal School Uniform Accounting Policy Manual DOWNLOAD ALL FILESSearch To view this content, you need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.To do so, please follow these instructions. 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 1.103 Board Self-Evaluation 1.104 Memberships 1.105 School Board Legislative Involvement 1.106 Code of Ethics 1.1061 Boardmanship 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 1.700 School District Goals 1.701 School District Planning 1.702 Evaluation of the School District 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 Safe and Drug-Free Workplace 1.805 Use of Electronic Mail (email) 1.806 Advertising and Distribution of Materials in Schools Fiscal Management Descriptor Code Policy Title Directory Section 2 Directory 2.200 Annual Operating Budget 2.201 Line Item Transfer Authority 2.300 State and Federal Aid Eligibility Determination 2.400 Revenues 2.4001 Note and Bond Payments 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 2.700 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 3.400 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 3.601 Student Insurance Program 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 4.2013 Family Life Education 4.202 Special Education 4.2021 Class Size 4.203 Advanced College Placement 4.204 Summer School 4.205 Enrollment in College Level Courses 4.206 Special Programs 4.210 Credit Recovery 4.211 Work Based Learning Program 4.300 Extracurricular Activities 4.301 Interscholastic Athletics 4.302 Field Trips and Excursions 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 4.500 Community Instructional Resources 4.501 School Volunteers 4.502 Parent/Family Involvement in Educational Programs/Title I 4.503 Parent Organizations/Booster Clubs 4.600 Grading System 4.601 Reporting Student Progress 4.6011 Homework 4.602 Class Ranking 4.603 Promotion and Retention 4.605 Graduation Requirements 4.606 Graduation Activities 4.608 Transcript Alterations 4.700 Testing Programs 4.7001 High School Semester Exams 4.701 Maintaining Test Security 4.702 Evaluations of Instructional Programs 4.800 Controversial Issues 4.801 Controversial Materials 4.802 Student Equal Access (Limited Public Forum) 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 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 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 5.115 Assignment/Transfer 5.116 Staff Positions 5.117 Procedure for Granting Tenure 5.118 Background Investigations 5.200 Suspension/Dismissal of Non-Tenured Teachers 5.201 Suspension/Dismissal of Tenured Teachers 5.202 Suspension/Dismissal of Non-Certified Employees 5.203 Non-renewal 5.204 Resignation 5.205 Retirement 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 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 Health Examinations/Communicable Diseases 5.401 Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome 5.402 Hepatitis B (HBV)/Hepatitis C (HCV) 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 Time Schedules and Extra Duty 5.603 Staff Meetings 5.604 Overtime Pay 5.605 Staff Gifts and Solicitations 5.606 Staff Community Relations 5.607 Non-School Employment 5.608 Tutoring for Pay 5.609 Consultants 5.611 Ethics 5.700 Interim Employees 5.701 Substitute Teachers 5.702 Student Teachers 5.703 Substitute Workers 5.800 Director of Schools 5.801 Recruitment and Selection 5.802 Qualifications/Duties 5.803 Evaluation of the Director of Schools Students Descriptor Code Policy Title Directory Section 6 Directory 6.100 Student Goals 6.200 Attendance 6.2001 Chronic Illness 6.201 Compulsory Attendance Ages 6.202 Home Schools 6.203 School Admissions 6.204 Non-Resident Students 6.205 Student Assignment 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 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 Alcohol and Drug Testing 6.309 Zero Tolerance Offenses 6.310 Dress Code 6.3101 Gang Activity or Association 6.311 Care of School Property 6.312 Use of Personal 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 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 6.406 Student Psychological Services 6.4061 Confidential Communication 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 6.413 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 6.5001 Special Education Class Size 6.501 Married and/or Pregnant Students 6.502 Foreign Exchange Students 6.503 Homeless Students 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 6.700 Student Activities 6.701 Student Solicitations/Fund-Raising 6.702 Student Clubs and Organizations 6.703 Student Government 6.704 Student Publications 6.705 Student Social Events 6.708 Awards and Scholarships 6.709 Student Fees and Fines 6.710 Gifts 6.711 Student Volunteers Helpful Links Tennessee Code Annotated Attorney General Opinions State Board of Education Policies Tennessee Rules and Regulations/Minimum Standards (TRR/MS) Tennessee Internal School Uniform Accounting Policy Manual DOWNLOAD ALL FILESSearch To view this content, you need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.To do so, please follow these instructions.