Any teacher may enter into an agreement with parents for private tutoring of children for a fee, but this practice must be limited to children other than those for whom the teacher is currently exercising teaching, administrative, or supervisory responsibility.

School facilities may not be used for private profit, except for the purpose of providing an academic educational service.

No private teaching or tutoring shall be done in any Knox County school during the hours of the regular school day.  Any employee of the Knox County Schools seeking to offer private tutoring in a school after the regular school day must submit a request to the Director of Schools through the principal of the school. If the principal approves the application, it shall be forwarded to the Director of Schools for final disposition by the Director or the Director’s designated representative.Employees approved to offer private tutoring in schools must adhere to policy E-130 - Community Use of School Facilities to schedule the use of school facilities.

Legal References:  

1. Code of Ethics of the Education Profession. 
2. T.C.A. § 49-2-203(b)(10).