Policy Table of Contents

Written By Steve Glenn

Updated at October 25th, 2024

 

 

 

Section A – School District Organization

 

Descriptor

Policy Title

Issued

Reviewed

Revised

A-100

School District-School Board Legal Status and Authority

July 1995

February 2024

April 2024

A-110

School District Planning, Goals and Objectives

July 1995

February 2024

December 2018

A-120

School Attendance Areas

July 1995

February 2024

April 2024

A-130

School Calendar

July 1995

February 2024

March 2011

A-140

School Day

July 1995

February 2024

January 2019

A-141

Emergency Closings

July 1995

February 2024

March 2011

A-142

Extended School Day/Year Programs and School-Age Childcare

July 1995

February 2024

December 2016

 

Section B – School Board Operations

 

Descriptor

Policy Title

Issued

Reviewed

Revised

B-100

Board of Education Evaluation

July 1995

February 2024

July 2023

B-110

Method of Election and Duties of Officers

July 1995

February 2024

April 2024

B-120

Board Member Development Opportunities

July 1995

February 2024

May 2022

B-130

Board Member Travel Expenses

July 1995

February 2024

May 2016

B-140

Board Committees

July 1995

February 2024

January 2017

B-150

Board-Community Relations

July 1995

February 2024

July 2016

B-160

School Board Meetings

July 1995

February 2024

April 2024

B-162

Agenda

July 1995

February 2024

May 2022

B-163

Rules of Order

July 1995

February 2024

March 2019

B-164

Voting Method

July 1995

February 2024

May 2022

B-165

Minutes

July 1995

February 2024

August 2016

B-170

Public Hearings

July 1995

February 2024

August 2011

B-171

Complaints and Appeals to the Board

July 1995

February 2024

April 2024

B-180

Public Forum

March 2016

February 2024

April 2024

B-190

Media Relations

July 1995

February 2024

January 2023

B-200

Policy Development and Adoption

July 1995

June 2024

August 2024

B-210

School Board Records

July 1995

February 2024

October 2017

B-220

Code of Ethics

July 1995

February 2024

September 2016

B-230

Civility Code

April 2011

October 2024

October 2024

B-240

School Board Legislative Involvement

July 1995

February 2024

January 2023

 

Section C – General School Administration

 

Descriptor

Policy Title

Issued

Reviewed

Revised

C-100

School Administration Goals and Objectives

February 2000

February 2024

April 2019

C-110

Lines of Authority and Staff Relations

July 1995

February 2024

October 2011

C-120

Director of Schools

February 2000

February 2024

January 2017

C-122

Director of Schools Recruitment and Selection

February 2000

February 2024

April 2019

C-123

Qualifications and Duties of the Director of Schools

July 1995

February 2024

July 2023

C-124

Director of Schools Compensation, Benefits and Expenses

February 2000

February 2024

April 2019

C-125

Evaluation of the Director of Schools

October 1996

February 2024

January 2017

C-131

Compensation Guides and Contracts for Certified Personnel

February 2000

February 2024

May 2019

C-133

Employment of Administrative and Supervisory Personnel

July 1995

February 2024

March 2017

C-140

Administrative Procedures

July 1995

February 2024

October 2011

C-141

Administrative Reports

July 1995

February 2024

March 2017

C-150

Professional Development Opportunities

February 2000

February 2024

March 2008

C-170

Conflict of Interest

July 1995

February 2024

March 2017

C-180

Advertising and Solicitation in Schools

November 2012

February 2024

April 2024

C-181

Political Solicitation

August 2019

February 2024

 

C-190

Complaints Under the Americans with Disabilities Act

July 1995

February 2024

October 2011

C-200

Honorary Diploma

April 2010

February 2024

August 2011

C-210

School Visitors

July 1995

February 2024

August 2011

C-220

Automated External Defibrillator

December 2019

September 2024

September 2024

C-221

Cardiac Emergency Response Plan

September 2024

 

 

C-222

Athletics Emergency Action Plan

September 2024

 

 

C-230

Bus Photograph/Video Retention and Viewing

December 2019

February 2024

January 2023

C-231

Surveillance Photograph/Video Retention and Viewing

January 2020

February 2024

April 2024

C-250

Accommodations for Restrooms and Changing Facilities

September 2021

February 2024

December 2022

C-260

Sexual Harassment and Sex-Based Discrimination

July 2023

February 2024

April 2024

C-270

Threat Assessment Team

November 2023

February 2024

 

 

Section D – Fiscal Management

 

Descriptor

Policy Title

Issued

Reviewed

Revised

D-100

Fiscal Management Goals and Objectives

July 1995

February 2024

March 2023

D-110

Annual Operating Budget

July 1995

February 2024

May 2021

D-120

State and Federal Aid Eligibility Determination

July 1995

February 2024

February 2017

D-130

Donations, Gifts, and Bequests

July 1995

February 2024

April 2024

D-140

Receipt of Funds at School Level

July 1995

February 2024

April 2024

D-150

Deposit of Funds

July 1995

February 2024

February 2017

D-160

Bonded Employees

April 2008

February 2024

 

D-170

Accounting System

July 1995

February 2024

February 2017

D-171

Financial Reports

July 1995

February 2024

February 2017

D-172

Audits

March 2000

February 2024

March 2017

D-190

Payroll

July 1995

February 2024

February 2017

D-200

Expenses and Reimbursements

July 1995

February 2024

February 2017

D-210

Inventories

July 1995

February 2024

March 2017

D-211

Capital Asset Investment and Management

May 2016

February 2024

March 2023

D-220

Surplus Property

July 1995

February 2024

March 2017

D-230

Purchasing

July 1995

February 2024

April 2024

D-232

Purchase Orders, Contracts and Requisitions

July 1995

February 2024

March 2017

D-233

Technology Purchases

March 2021

February 2024

 

D-241

Internal School Funds

March 2017

March 2024

May 2024

D-250

School Support Organizations

April 2008

February 2024

August 2022

D-260

Vendor Relations

July 1995

February 2024

March 2017

D-270

Grants Management

October 2009

February 2024

May 2022

D-280

Fundraising Activities

September 2019

March 2024

May 2024

 

Section E – Business Management

 

Descriptor

Policy Title

Issued

Reviewed

Revised

E-100

Business Management Goals and Objectives

July 1995

January 2023

May 2008

E-110

Buildings and Grounds Management

July 1995

January 2023

March 2023

E-120

Safety

July 1995

March 2024

May 2024

E-121

Testing of Drinking Water for Contamination

December 2018

January 2023

 

E-122

Emergency Preparedness Planning and Training

July 1995

March 2024

May 2024

E-123

Crisis Management

July 1995

March 2024

May 2024

E-124

Risk Management

July 1995

March 2023

May 2023

E-125

Explosives and Explosive Devices Threat

January 2017

January 2023

July 2022

E-130

Community Use of School Facilities

July 1995

January 2023

August 2022

E-140

Equipment and Supplies Management

July 1995

January 2023

August 2015

E-141

Energy and Utility Management

July 2010

January 2023

 

E-150

Security of School Property

July 1995

January 2023

April 2023

E-160

Traffic and Parking Controls

July 1995

January 2023

May 2008

E-170

Student Transportation Management

July 1995

September 2024

October 2024

E-171

Scheduling and Routing

July 1995

March 2024

May 2024

E-172

Agreement for Pupil Transportation Services

July 1995

March 2024

May 2024

E-173

Private Vehicles for Transporting Students

July 1995

January 2023

June 2017

E-180

Use of School System Owned or Leased Vehicles

June 2015

January 2023

March 2023

E-190

Food Service Management

July 1995

March 2024

May 2024

E-191

School Nutrition Program Charges

July 2016

July 2023

March 2023

E-200

Insurance Management

July 1995

January 2023

March 2023

E-201

Workers’ Compensation

July 1995

March 2023

May 2023

 

Section F – Facility Expansion Program

 

Descriptor

Policy Title

Issued

Reviewed

Revised

F-100

Facility Expansion Program Goals and Objectives

July 1995

January 2023

April 2017

F-110

Alterations and Modifications to Facilities

September 2001

January 2023

April 2017

F-121

Building New Athletic Facilities

July 1995

March 2024

May 2024

F-130

Retirement and Disposal of Facilities

May 2003

January 2023

May 2017

F-140

Naming Facilities

July 1995

January 2023

March 2020

F-150

New Project Planning

July 1995

January 2023

June 2017

F-151

Capital Planning

July 1995

January 2023

April 2017

 

Section G – Human Resources

 

Descriptor Policy Title Issued Reviewed Revised
G-100 Introduction to Human Resources Policies July 1995 July 2021 February 2012
G-110 Collaborative Conferencing November 2012 July 2021  
G-120 Professional Growth Opportunities July 1995 September 2024 October 2024
G-130 Complaints and Grievances July 1995 July 2021 June 2017
G-131 Complaints about School Personnel July 1995 July 2021 June 2017
G-140 Staff-Student Relations July 1995 July 2021 June 2017
G-150 Staff-Community Relations June 2000 July 2021 May 2023
G-160 Staff Conflict of Interest July 1995 July 2023 May 2008
G-161 Social Media October 2018 March 2023  
G-162 Nepotism July 1995 July 2023 September 2023
G-170 Staff Gifts and Solicitations May 2008 March 2023  
G-180 Personnel Files July 1995 March 2023 September 2017
G-181 Job Descriptions July 1995 May 2023 July 2023
G-190 Salary Deductions May 2008 March 2023 May 2023
G-200 Academic Freedoms July 1995 March 2023 June 2017
G-210 Drug-Free Workplace July 1995 March 2023 October 2018
G-211 Smoking and the Use of Tobacco June 2000 March 2023 May 2023
G-212 Employee Background Checks October 2018 March 2023  
G-220 Harassment of Employees July 1995 February 2024 May 2023
G-221 Employee Whistleblower Protection October 2008 March 2023 May 2013
G-230 Personnel Definitions July 1995 May 2023 June 2017
G-240 Compensation Guides and Contracts for Professional Personnel July 1995 March 2023 May 2023
G-250 Utilization of Career Level Educators July 1995 March 2023 May 2008
G-260 Extended Contracts July 1995 March 2023 May 2008
G-270 Strategic Compensation May 2011 March 2023  
G-280 Qualification and Duties of Teachers July 1995 March 2023 May 2023
G-290 Hiring Personnel July 1995 March 2023 October 2017
G-300 Assignment July 1995 March 2023 May 2008
G-310 Job Sharing September 2005 March 2023  
G-320 Tuition Assistance Program December 2007 June 2024 August 2024
G-330 Tenure July 1995 March 2023 June 2017
G-331 Non-Tenure July 1995 March 2023 February 2016
G-340 Reductions in Certified Staff July 1995 March 2023 February 2012
G-350 Evaluation of School-Based Certified Personnel July 1995 March 2023 June 2012
G-360 Personnel Transfers July 1995 March 2023 July 2017
G-370 Administrative Suspension June 2000 March 2023 August 2017
G-380 Dismissal of Tenured Teachers July 1995 March 2023 August 2017
G-381 Suspension/Dismissal of Non-Tenured Teachers October 1996 March 2023 July 2022
G-390 Appointment of Hearing Officers April 2010 March 2023 November 2017
G-400 Resignation June 2000 March 2023 May 2008
G-410 Retirement July 1995 March 2023 July 2022
G-420 Working Conditions July 1995 March 2023 June 2012
G-430 Personnel Health Examinations and Communicable Diseases July 1995 March 2023 May 2023
G-440 Time Schedules and Extra Duty June 2000 March 2023 August 2017
G-450 Tutoring for Pay July 1995 March 2023 April 2012
G-460 Emergency and Legal Leave July 1995 March 2023 March 2021
G-461 Sick and Bereavement Leave July 1995 March 2023 May 2023
G-462 Personal and Professional Leave July 1995 March 2023 May 2008
G-463 Long-Term Leaves of Absence July 1995 March 2023 August 2017
G-464 Family and Medical Leave July 1995 March 2023 August 2017
G-465 Military Leave June 2000 March 2023 May 2008
G-466 Legislative Leave June 2000 March 2023 July 2017
G-467 Paid Parental Leave June 2023    
G-470 Substitute Teachers July 1995 September 2024 October 2024
G-480 Student Teachers and Teacher Interns July 1995 March 2023 June 2012
G-490 Third Party Funded Positions January 2011 March 2023  
G-500 Compensation Guides and Contracts for Support Personnel July 1995 March 2023 August 2017
G-510 Evaluation of Classified Personnel July 1995 March 2023 August 2017
G-520 Dismissal of Classified Personnel July 1995 March 2023 October 2013
G-530 Transfers of Classified Personnel July 1995 March 2023 May 2023
G-540 Reduction in Staff for Classified Personnel July 1995 March 2023 May 2008
G-550 Resignation of Classified Personnel July 1995 March 2023 May 2008
G-560 Classified Personnel Health Examinations and Communicable Diseases July 1995 March 2023 May 2023
G-570 Time Schedules of Classified Personnel July 1995 March 2023 April 2012
G-571 Overtime Pay of Classified Personnel July 1995 March 2023 May 2008
G-580 Non-School Activities of Classified Personnel July 1995 March 2023 June 2012
G-590 Leaves and Absences of Classified Personnel July 1995 May 2023 June 2023
G-591 Vacations and Holidays of Classified Personnel July 1995 March 2023 May 2008

 

Section H - 

Section H of the Knox County Board of Education Policy Manual was rescinded when the Professional Educators Collaborative Conferencing Act (PECCA) replaced the Education Negotiation Act (EPNA) effective June 1, 2011. For policy information regarding PECCA, see Board Policy G-110 “Collaborative Conferencing.”

 

Section I – Instructional Goals and Objectives

 

Descriptor Policy Title Issued Reviewed Revised
I-100 Instructional Goals and Objectives July 1995 July 2023 September 2023
I-110 Curriculum July 1995 July 2023 March 2016
I-120 Early College Admission July 1995 July 2023 September 2023
I-121 Enrollment in College Level Courses July 1995 August 2023 October 2023
I-122 Course Credit Earned Outside the Base High School February 2002 July 2023 July 2023
I-123 Academic Acceleration December 2022 August 2023 October 2023
I-130 Work-Based Learning July 1995 September 2024 October 2024
I-140 Homebound Instruction January 2008 July 2023 September 2023
I-150 Gifted and Talented February 2008 October 2023 September 2023
I-160 Special Education July 1995 July 2023 August 2017
I-170 Extracurricular Activities July 1995 October 2023 December 2023
I-171 Interscholastic Athletics July 1995 August 2023 October 2023
I-172 Interscholastic Sports Examination July 2008 August 2023 March 2016
I-173 Athletic Support Organizations and Management March 2023 August 2023  
I-190 Organization for Instruction July 1995 September 2024 October 2024
I-200 Class Size July 1995 July 2023 September 2023
I-210 Textbook and Instructional Materials Selection, Distribution and Care July 1995 September 2024 October 2024
I-211 Selection of Instructional Materials Other than Textbooks July 1995 July 2023 September 2023
I-212 Reconsideration of Instructional Materials and Textbooks July 1995 December 2023 October 2023

I-213

Instructional Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools

September 2024

   
I-221 District Website December 1998 August 2023 October 2023
I-222 Internet Safety November 2008 September 2024 October 2024
I-231 Use of Copyrighted Materials July 1995 August 2023 October 2023
I-241 School Libraries July 1995 December 2023 February 2024
I-242 Community Instructional Resources July 1995 August 2023 October 2023
I-250 Off-Campus Trips July 1995 August 2023 November 2021
I-260 School Volunteers July 1995 August 2023 October 2023
I-270 Family and Community Engagement July 1995 August 2023 August 2017
I-280 Federal Programs July 1995 August 2023 August 2017
I-290 ESL Program Policy February 2006 August 2023 October 2023
I-310 Reporting Student Progress July 1995 August 2023 December 2022
I-311 Authorization for a Grade Change October 2008 August 2023  
I-320 Homework July 1995 August 2023 October 2023
I-330 Senior Classification July 1995 August 2023 December 2018
I-340 Promotion, Retention, Acceleration July 1995 September 2024 October 2024
I-341 Uniform Grading Policy December 2018 March 2024 May 2024
I-350 Repeating High School Classes July 1995 August 2023 December 2017
I-351 Credit Recovery January 2017 August 2023 October 2023
I-360 Double Credits in English July 1995 August 2023 June 2008
I-370 Graduation Requirements July 1995 October 2023 December 2023
I-371 Early Graduation July 1995 August 2023 October 2023
I-372 Commencement Ceremony July 1995 August 2023 December 2016
I-373 Graduating with Honors or Distinction March 2013 August 2023 October 2023
I-380 Testing Programs July 1995 August 2023 July 2017
I-381 Integration of TCAP and EOC Scores in Student Grades March 2011 August 2023 February 2021
I-383 Test Security July 1995 August 2023 May 2013
I-390 Value-Added Assessment Teacher Effect Data Access, Distribution & Security October 1996 August 2023 April 2013
I-400 Surveys, Analysis and Evaluations February 2013 August 2023 October 2023
I-410 Program Evaluation July 1995 August 2023 June 2008
I-420 Controversial Issues July 1995 October 2023 December 2023
I-430 Recognition of Religious Beliefs, Customs and Holidays July 1995 August 2023 June 2008
I-431 Religion in the Curriculum July 1995 August 2023 October 2023
I-432 Religious Expression July 2006 August 2023 June 2008
I-433 Prayer and Period of Silence July 1995 August 2023 June 2008
I-440 Wellness Policy April 2006 August 2023 November 2021
I-450 Public Charter Schools September 2011 July 2023 August 2023

 

Section J –Students

 

Descriptor Policy Title Issued Reviewed Revised
J-100 Student Goals and Objectives July 1995 October 2023 June 2008
J-110 Equal Educational Opportunities July 1995 October 2023 March 2022
J-120 Attendance July 1995 October 2023 December 2023
J-122 Compulsory Attendance Ages July 1995 October 2023 December 2023
J-123 Summer School Attendance April 2023 October 2023 May 2023
J-130 Home Schools July 1995 October 2023 December 2023
J-140 Students Experiencing Homelessness May 2003 October 2023 December 2023
J-150 School Admissions July 1995 September 2024 October 2024
J-151 Student Assignment July 1995 October 2023 December 2023
J-152 Student Transfers Within the System July 1995 October 2023 December 2023
J-154 Out-of-District Student Transfers to the Regional STEM Academy July 2016 October 2023 December 2023
J-160 Withdrawals July 1995 October 2023 June 2008
J-170 Release During School Hours July 1995 October 2023 December 2023
J-180 Rights and Responsibilities July 1995 October 2023 December 2023
J-181 Procedural Due Process July 1995 October 2023 December 2023
J-190 Code of Behavior and Discipline July 1995 October 2023 December 2023
J-191 Misbehaviors and Disciplinary Options July 1995 September 2024 October 2024
J-192 Detention July 1995 October 2023 May 2014
J-193 Student Suspension July 1995 October 2023 December 2023
J-194 Zero Tolerance Offenses July 1995 October 2023 December 2023
J-195 Student Disciplinary Hearing Authority July 1995 October 2023 June 2008
J-196 Admission of Suspended or Expelled Students July 1995 December 2023 January 2024
J-197 Student Interference with Classroom September 2021 September 2024 October 2024
J-200 Interrogations and Searches July 1995 December 2023 July 2016
J-201 Random Searches for Dangerous Weapons, Drugs and Drug Paraphernalia November 2008 December 2023 August 2023
J-210 Harassment of Students July 1995 February 2024 December 2011
J-211 Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying or Cyber-Bullying June 2005 September 2024 October 2024
J-212 Student Conduct and Safe Relocation of Students July 1995 December 2023 February 2024
J-220 Alcohol, Drug and Tobacco Use July 1995 December 2023 March 2019
J-221 Student Alcohol and Drug Testing July 1995 December 2023 May 2014
J-230 Weapons and Dangerous Instruments November 1994 December 2023 September 2017
J-240 Use of Personal Communication Devices in School June 2008 December 2023 July 2022
J-250 Bus Conduct July 1995 December 2023 September 2017
J-260 Dress Code October 2000 December 2023 January 2024
J-270 Care of School Property July 1995 December 2023 September 2017
J-280 Alternative School Programs July 1995 August 2024 October 2024
J-281 Alternative School Services July 2003 December 2023 January 2022
J-290 Unsafe School Choice June 2004 December 2023 February 2024
J-300 Criminal Gang Awareness October 2008 December 2023  
J-310 Adjudicated Delinquent Students October 2008 December 2023 September 2017
J-320 Independent Evaluations of Students July 1995 December 2023 January 2024
J-330 Student Counseling Program July 1995 December 2023 February 2024
J-340 Student Insurance Program July 1995 December 2023 January 2022
J-350 School and Student Health Services July 1995 December 2023 February 2024
J-351 Physical Examinations and Immunizations July 1995 December 2023 February 2024
J-352 Medication July 1995 December 2023 February 2024
J-353 HIV, HIV-Related Illness and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) July 1995 December 2023 January 2022
J-354 Glucagon Administration February 2004 December 2023 February 2024
J-355 Guidelines for Managing Life-Threatening Allergies July 1995 December 2023 February 2024
J-357 Student Communicable Diseases July 1995 December 2023 January 2022
J-358 Adrenal Insufficiency November 2017 December 2023 February 2024
J-359 Private Practitioners June 2023 December 2023  
J-360 Student Psychological Services July 1995 December 2023 February 2024
J-370 School Social Work Services July 1995 December 2023 February 2024
J-380 Supervision of Students July 1995 December 2023 November 2013
J-390 Child Custody-Parental Access October 1996 December 2023 January 2022
J-391 Power of Attorney for Care of a Minor Child October 2003 December 2023 January 2022
J-392 Students in Foster Care November 2017 December 2023 February 2024
J-400 Child Abuse and Neglect July 1995 December 2023 August 2022
J-410 Married and/or Pregnant Students July 1995 December 2023 February 2024
J-420 Accidents and Illnesses July 1995 December 2023 April 2014
J-421 Heat Illness Prevention December 2007 December 2023 February 2024
J-430 School Nutrition Program July 1995 December 2023 January 2022
J-450 Student Representative to the Knox County Board of Education February 2008 December 2023 December 2022
J-460 Student Clubs and Organizations July 1995 December 2023 February 2024
J-461 Student Government July 1995 December 2023 June 2008
J-470 Student Publications July 1995 December 2023 October 2013
J-480 Student Social Events July 1995 December 2023 June 2008
J-490 Student Performance July 1995 December 2023 November 2017
J-500 Student Solicitations July 1995 December 2023 June 2008
J-510 Student Vehicles July 1995 December 2023 November 2017
J-520 Contests for Students July 1995 December 2023 June 2008
J-530 Awards and Scholarships July 1995 December 2023 November 2017
J-540 Gifts July 1995 December 2023 June 2008
J-550 Student Records July 1995 December 2023 November 2017
J-551 Student Records – Annual Notification of Rights July 1995 December 2023 November 2017
J-552 Student Educational Records July 1995 December 2023 January 2022
J-560 Student Fees and Fines July 1995 December 2023 February 2024
J-570 Service Animals December 2010 December 2023 October 2016
J-580 Student Suicide Prevention January 2017 December 2023 February 2024

 

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