Category: Procedure: Business Management  Notification of Potentially Hazardous Conditions – Interior Paint and Refinish  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-E-120-3 June 1997   NOTICE OF INTERIOR PAINT AND REFINISH MEMORANDUM (SMO2A)   This memorandum will be delivered to the school to distribute to the school staff and also to the stude...

Category: Procedure: Fiscal Management State and Federal Aid Eligibility Determination   Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-D-120 June 1997  August 2001  Any State and Federal funds (whether received directly or passed through the state) received will be financially managed by the school system’s Finance Department because of State and F...

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   School Libraries Descriptor Code: I-241 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 6/24 Revised: 7/24 SCHOOL LIBRARY SERVICES School library services shall be provided for all Knox County Schools in order to support the overall educational program, as described in...

Section D:     Fiscal Management Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Receipt of Funds at School Level Descriptor Code: D-140 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 4/24 BOARD ALLOCATIONS   Allocations to individual schools from the General Purpose School Fund, as approved by the Board through the annual budget process, shall be re...

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Commencement Ceremony Descriptor Code: I-372 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 8/23 Revised: 12/16 An annual commencement ceremony shall be held at the end of the second semester of the regular school year for students who have met all high school graduat...

Section B:     School Board Operations Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Agenda  Descriptor Code: B-162 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 5/22 SETTING THE AGENDA The Executive Committee of the Board shall be responsible for developing an agenda for each Board meeting. Any board member may place items on the agenda for discu...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Student Fees and Fines Descriptor Code: J-560 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 2/24 FEES Recognized school fees are as follows: Fees for activities that occur within regular school hours, including field trips, any portion of which falls within school hours;   Fees for ac...

Section B:     School Board Operations Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Board of Education Evaluation Descriptor Code: B-100 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 7/23 For the purpose of review and improvement of Board leadership, the Board of Education will conduct an evaluation of operational procedures annually in June.  Th...

Section C:     General School Administration Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Employment and Transfers of Administrative and Supervisory Personnel Descriptor Code: C-133 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 3/17 RECRUITMENT The Director of Schools shall secure qualified persons to fill all certificated positions. No person sh...

Section B:     School Board Operations Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Board Member Travel Expenses Descriptor Code: B-130 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 5/16 The members of the Board shall be paid for transportation, lodging, meals and other pertinent expenses when traveling on business for the Board. Salary and other...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Admission of Suspended or Expelled Students Descriptor Code: J-196 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 1/24 The Board may deny admission of any student who has been expelled or suspended from another schoolsystem even though the student changes his residence. After a request...

Section F:     Facility Expansion Program Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Building New Athletic Facilities Descriptor Code: F-121 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 3/24 Revised: 5/24 The Knox County Schools shall provide funds for appropriate athletic facilities in the following situations:  When building new high school facilities.  W...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   School Admissions Descriptor Code: J-150 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 9/24 Revised: 10/24 Students entering school for the first time must present the following documentation: Officially acceptable evidence of date of birth at the time of registration.1 Evidence of a current medical...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Awards and Scholarships Descriptor Code: J-530 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 11/17 Schools shall encourage students to participate in approved activities that may earn appropriaterecognition for both the school and its student. In the high schools, school counselors sh...

Section D:     Fiscal Management Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   State and Federal Aid Eligibility Determination Descriptor Code: D-120 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 2/17 In order to ensure comparability of services1 from local, state, and federal funds in all of its schools, the Board shall ensure that:   A system-wi...

Section C:     General School Administration Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Compensation Guides and Contracts for Certified Personnel Descriptor Code: C-131 Issued: 2/00 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 5/19 Contracts for administrators and system-wide certificated personnel shall be based on the same annualterm of two hundred (200)...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Time Schedules and Extra Duty Descriptor Code: G-440 Issued: 6/00 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 8/17 DAILY SCHEDULES   Teachers shall be on duty at least seven and three-quarter (7¾) hours each day, including a duty-free lunch period and additional time as the administ...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Care of School Property Descriptor Code: J-270 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 9/17 Students shall help maintain the school environment, preserve school property and exercise care while using school facilities.  All district employees shall report all damage or loss of s...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Medication Descriptor Code: J-352 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 2/24 Students who are required to take medication(s) during school hours must comply with the regulationsestablished by the Tennessee Department of Health and Education. Over the counter medications areinc...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Personnel Health Examinations and Communicable Diseases  Descriptor Code: G-430 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 5/23 This policy addresses specifically Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) or Auto Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)...

Section E:     Business Management Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Insurance Management Descriptor Code: E-200 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 1/23 Revised: 3/23 DISTRICT COVERAGE The insurance program shall provide coverages for the Local Education Agency (LEA) in a minimum of the following broad categories: Property: Buildings and ...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Staff-Community Relations Descriptor Code: G-150 Issued: 5/08 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 5/23 COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES   Employees have a right to express their views on any issue, but must in each case make clear that the view expressed is their own personal opinion.  ...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Heat Illness Prevention Descriptor Code: J-421 Issued: 12/07 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 2/24 Each school is responsible for obtaining either a Wet Bulb Globe Temperature or Heat Index reading atthe site of practices or competitions. Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) takes into a...

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Surveys, Analysis and Evaluations Descriptor Code: I-400 Issued: 2/13 Reviewed: 8/23 Revised: 10/23 It is in the interest of the Board of Education to be abreast of changes in educational technology, resultsof current educational research, and ...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Student Conduct and Safe Relocation of Students Descriptor Code: J-100 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 2/24 GENERAL The staff is authorized to take reasonable measures to establish appropriate school behavior. Anyprofessional employee, certified and non-certified, shall ...

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Community Instructional Resources Descriptor Code: I-242 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 8/23 Revised: 10/23 USE OF COMMUNITY RESOURCE PERSONS The Board recognizes the value of community resource persons and agencies in the educational program and autho...

Section C:     General School Administration Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Bus Photograph/Video Retention and Viewing Descriptor Code: C-230 Issued: 12/19 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 1/23 GENERAL The Knox County Schools (KCS) system equips school buses with video camera systems which areintended to help school administrators m...

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Homebound Instruction Descriptor Code: I-140 Issued: 1/08 Reviewed: 7/23 Revised: 9/23 HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION Students considered for homebound instruction must have a health impairment of sufficient seriousness as certified by an approved provi...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Personal and Professional Leave  Descriptor Code: G-462 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 5/08 Personal and professional leave shall be granted in accordance with laws of the State of Tennessee and rules and regulations of the State Board of Education.   Certi...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Extended Contracts  Descriptor Code: G-260 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 5/08 Annually, the Director of Schools shall be responsible for conducting a needs assessment to determine the focus of extended contract activities. The needs assessment shall be con...

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Textbook and Instructional Materials Selection, Distribution, and Care Descriptor Code: I-210 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 9/24 Revised: 10/24 SELECTION The selection of textbooks and instructional materials shall be completed according to the laws a...

Section E:     Business Management Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Workers' Compensation Descriptor Code: E-201 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 5/23 The Board previously elected to engage Knox County to provide workers’ compensation coverage andadminister claims on behalf of Knox County Schools’ classified and certified...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Resignation Descriptor Code: G-400 Issued: 6/00 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 5/08 A teacher shall give the Director of Schools notice of resignation at least thirty (30) days before the effective date of the resignation. A teacher who fails to give such notice, in the...

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Organization for Instruction Descriptor Code: I-190 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 9/24 Revised: 10/24 Some system-wide uniformity of organization is necessary to ensure efficient administration and quality education for pupils. A reasonable degree of ...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Reductions in Certified Staff  Descriptor Code: G-340 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 2/12 When it becomes necessary to reduce the number of teaching positions in the system because of a decrease in enrollment or for other good reasons, such employees may be...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Student Records – Annual Notification of Rights Descriptor Code: J-551 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 11/17 Within the first three weeks of each school year, the school system shall notify parent(s) of students andeligible students* of each student's privacy rights. For...

Category: Procedure: Fiscal Management Expenses and Reimbursements  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-D-200  June 1997  August 2001  TRAVEL EXPENSE – IN-COUNTY   Mileage reimbursement for in-county travel shall be paid to employees after support documentation is presented according to the guidelines established in the Knox County School...

Category: Procedure: Students  Bus Conduct  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-J-250  June 1997   February 1999 Principal or designee may use students for information in an investigation. However, the use of student monitors on a bus related to student conduct will not be allowed. (Reference TCA)  Procedure needed for misconduct reported...

Section C:     General School Administration Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Conflict of Interest  Descriptor Code: C-170 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 3/17 The Director of Schools, members of the Board of Education, administrative, supervisory, or teachingpersonnel or other school officer shall have no financial inte...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Interrogations and Searches Descriptor Code: J-200 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 7/16  INTERROGATIONS BY SCHOOL PERSONNEL  Students may be questioned by teachers or principals about any matter pertaining to the operation of a school and/or the enforcement of its rules....

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Harassment of Students Descriptor Code: J-210 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 12/11 Knox County Schools does not discriminate in its programs nor does it tolerate harassment for any reason including, but not limited to, harassment on the basis of actual or perceived gende...

Category: Procedure: Human Resources  Education Leave Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-G-463-1 June 1997  September 2003 A full-time certified employee who is returning to school for the purpose of educational improvement must submit to his/her supervisor within thirty (30) days a written request for leave without pay. This is only ava...

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Work-Based Learning  Descriptor Code: I-130 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 9/24 Revised: 10/24 Credit-bearing work-based learning activities are intended to serve as a capstone experience by which students can pursue the goals laid out in their require...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Vacations and Holidays of Classified Personnel  Descriptor Code: G-591 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 5/08 VACATIONS   Full-time employees on twelve months assignments earn vacation days at the rate of one (1) per month plus one (1) day per year worked for ...

Category: Procedure: Human Resources  Hiring Maintenance Personnel  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-G-290-3 June 1997 January 2009 Advertise all vacant positions through the Human Resources Department.  Complete local background check on each applicant. Complete local background check on each applicant.  Recommend applicant to Human R...

Section C:     General School Administration Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Accommodations for Restrooms and Changing Facilities Descriptor Code: C-250 Issued: 9/21 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 12/22 All Knox County Schools shall, to the extent practicable, provide a reasonable accommodation to astudent, teacher, or employee of ...

Section A:     School District Organization Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   School Calendar  Descriptor Code: A-130 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 3/11 Upon the recommendation of the Director of Schools, the Board will endeavor to adopt an official school calendar 18-24 months prior to the beginning of the school year ...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Use of Personal Communication Devices in School  Descriptor Code: J-240 Issued: 10/96 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 7/22  PERSONAL COMMUNICATION AND/OR ELECTRONIC DEVICES A "personal communication device" (PCD) such as a cell phone, is a device that emits an audible signal, vibrate...

Section E:     Business Management Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Emergency Preparedness Planning and Training Descriptor Code: E-122 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 3/24 Revised: 5/24 PLANNING AND TRAINING The Director of Schools shall develop and promulgate a district-wide safety and security plan to address various aspects of req...

Section E:     Business Management Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Explosive Devices and Threats  Descriptor Code: E-125 Issued: 1/17 Reviewed: 1/23 Revised: 7/22 PURPOSE The existence, use or threatened use of explosives and/or explosive devices at a school is one of thegravest threats to the safety and welfare of our stude...

Category: Procedure: Business Management  Distribution Center Ordering Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-E-100-1 June 1997 October 2003 THE DISTRIBUTION CENTER IS USED BY FIVE (5) SECTIONS OF SCHOOL OPERATIONS   Art Office Custodial Medical  Special Education  At the beginning of each month, the catalog is printed by the Purchasing/Acco...

Section C:     General School Administration Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Threat Assessment Team Descriptor Code: C-270 Issued: 11/23 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised:   Knox County Schools has established a threat assessment team within the school district and will continue to maintain a threat assessment team. The purpose of the ...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Detention Descriptor Code: J-192 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 10/23 Revised: 8/14 Students may be detained before or after the school day as a means of disciplinary action. The following guidelines shall be followed: The student must be given at least one (1) day of written notice b...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Physical Examinations and Immunizations Descriptor Code: J-351 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 2/24 PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS The principal and school nurse shall ensure that there is a complete physical examination of every student entering school for the first time and eve...

Section E:     Business Management Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Equipment and Supplies Management  Descriptor Code: E-140 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 1/23 Revised: 8/15 GENERAL All equipment and materials placed in school buildings or on school grounds by any group or organization becomes the property of the Board. The Board r...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying or Cyber-Bullying  Descriptor Code: J-211 Issued: 6/05 Reviewed: 9/24 Revised: 10/24 GENERAL Knox County Schools prohibits acts of harassment, intimidation, bullying and cyber-bullying.1, 3 A safe and courteous environment in school is nec...

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Internet Safety Descriptor Code: I-222 Issued: 11/08 Reviewed: 9/24 Revised: 10/24 The Knox County Schools provides access to the Internet as an instructional resource and to accomplish the Board’s mission. The Board understands that staff and ...

Category: Procedure: Students  Guidelines for Managing Life-Threatening Allergies Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-J-355  June 1997   July 2014 School personnel who have been trained by a Registered Nurse are permitted to administer epinephrine when the school nurse is not available. If a student does not have an epinephrine auto injec...

Category: Procedure: Business Management  Safety – Acknowledge and Release Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-E-120-1 June 1997 October 2003 ACKNOWLEDGE AND RELEASE FORM MO-102   This form is to be used whenever work is being performed on campus by PTA, volunteers, contracted services being paid by the school, etc. Examples are, but not ...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Sick and Bereavement Leave  Descriptor Code: G-461 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 5/23 SICK LEAVE   The time allowed (days earned) for sick leave shall be one (1) day for each nineteen (19) days worked, for a maximum of thirteen (13) days per year.1   Sick ...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Student Transfers Within  the System Descriptor Code: J-152 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 10/23 Revised: 12/23 The Knox County Board of Education recognizes that there are situations in which a family may wish for their child to attend a school other than their zoned school. This pol...

Category: Procedure: Business Management  Insurance Management  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-E-200  June 1997   Please see Descriptor Code D-190 regarding procedures for group health coverage and tax-sheltered annuities and Descriptor Code J-340 regarding group accident insurance. Per Negotiated Agreement, employees classified as c...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Home Schools Descriptor Code: J-130 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 10/23 Revised: 12/23 A parent wishing to conduct a home school shall meet the following requirements: Provide annual notice to the Director of Schools prior to each school year of the parent-teacher’s intent to conduct...

Category: Procedure: Students  Private Practitioners  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-J-359 October 2023 June 2024 Pursuant to Board Policy J-359 “Private Practitioners,” parents or legal guardians may choose to independently contract with private practitioners to access additional medical services which are outside of the student’s e...

Section E:     Business Management Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Business Management Goals and Objectives Descriptor Code: E-100 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 1/23 Revised: 5/08 The Board establishes these general goals for the conduct of its management program: To develop a plan for the management of buildings and grounds which ...

Category: Procedure: Human Resources  Administrative Leave Without Pay  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-G-463-3  August 2013  July 2021  From time to time it may become necessary for employees to be away from work for reasons not addressed by the specific forms of leave granted under the various Board of Education policies governing l...

Category: Procedure: Human Resources  Reporting Arrests and Convictions Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-G-212-1 November 2018   All employees of Knox County Schools have an ongoing obligation to comply with criminal background requirements necessary to obtain employment. The following rules shall apply to all Knox County Schools emplo...

Viewing Student Report Cards On a Computer Log in to your Family Portal account or Student account. Locate the Published Reports widget on the page. Things to know:  Reports will only be available for a limited time.  An email is generated to portal account holders to notify that a new report has been added. There is no link on the email. You must n...

Section C:     General School Administration Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Sexual Harassment and Sex-Based Discrimination Descriptor Code: C-260 Issued: 7/23 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 4/24 PURPOSE Knox County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities. The purpose of this polic...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Non-School Activities of Classified Personnel  Descriptor Code: G-580 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 6/12 EMPLOYMENT   Employees may hold employment outside the school system and continue in the employ of the Knox County Schools provided such employment doe...

Section C:     General School Administration Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Professional Development Opportunities Descriptor Code: C-150 Issued: 2/00 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 3/08 Administrative and supervisory personnel shall show evidence of continual professional growth byattendance at in-service programs and institutes,...

Section C:     General School Administration Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Director of Schools Recruitment and Selection Descriptor Code: C-122 Issued: 2/00 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 4/19 When a vacancy occurs, the appointment of a Director of Schools is a function of the Board. The Boardis responsible for finding the person...

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Course Credit Earned Outside the Base High School Descriptor Code: I-122 Issued: 2/02 Reviewed: 7/23 Revised: 7/23 High school course credit (i.e. e-learning courses, distance learning courses, etc.) earned outside the district shall be accepte...

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Testing Programs Descriptor Code: I-380 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 8/23 Revised: 7/17 The Board shall provide for a system wide testing program which shall be periodically reviewed andevaluated. The purposes of the program shall be to: Assist in pr...

Category: Procedure: Fiscal Management School Support Organizations Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-D-250 June 2008    The Local Education Support Group Financial Accountability Act of 2007 amended Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA), Title 49, Chapter 2 by adding accountability provisions for school support organizations and establishing ...

Category: Procedure: Students  Release During School Hours Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-J-170  June 1997 October 2001   Release during school hours – Under no circumstances is a student allowed to leave school during regular school hours unless the student has presented a proper written request from his/her parent or guardian to th...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Harassment of Employees Descriptor Code: G-220 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 5/23 Knox County Schools does not discriminate in its programs or employment practices nor does it tolerate harassment for any reason including, but not limited to, harassment on ...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Overtime Pay of Classified Personnel Descriptor Code: G-571 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 5/08 Employees shall work in excess of standard hours when directed. When work in excess of standard hours is required, employees shall be compensated for the unsched...

Section B:     School Board Operations Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Board Member Development Descriptor Code: B-240 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 1/23 The Board will work for the passage of new laws designed to advance the cause of improving education and for the repeal or modification of existing laws and the defe...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Students in Foster Care Descriptor Code: J-392 Issued: 6/17 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 2/24 Knox County Schools shall provide all students in foster care, to include those awaiting foster careplacement, with a free and appropriate public education. Knox County Schools shall desi...

Category: Procedure: Students  Procedural Due Process Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-J-181  June 1997 February 1999  Knox County Schools, Discipline Procedures Manual.  Read policy carefully and then: The principal of the school is responsible for determining if a violation of the Board policy or school rules and regulations has occu...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Military Leave Descriptor Code: G-465 Issued: 6/00 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 2/12 Employees who are members of any reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States shall be granted leave of absence for all periods of military service during which they are...

Section D:     Fiscal Management Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Accounting System Descriptor Code: D-170 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 2/17 In accordance with the Charter of Knox County and all applicable local, state, and federal guidelines, the Director of Schools shall maintain a system of fund accounting, organiz...

Category: Procedure: Instructional Goals and Objectives  Concussion Guidelines   Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-I-171-3 February 2014    A concussion is a traumatic brain injury caused by a direct or indirect blow to the head. In order to ensure the safety of students that participate in interscholastic athletics, it is imperative th...

Section E:     Business Management Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   School Nutrition Management Descriptor Code: E-190 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 3/24 Revised: 5/24 School food service shall be operated on a nonprofit basis and shall comply with all rules and regulations pertaining to health, sanitation, internal accounting proce...

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Reporting Student Progress Descriptor Code: I-310 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 8/23 Revised: 12/22 Progress reports shall be sent to parents at regular intervals throughout the school year. Progress report grades denote academic progress and are not ...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Married and/or Pregnant Students  Descriptor Code: J-410 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 2/24 Married students, pregnant students, and student-parents shall have the same educational opportunities—curricular and extracurricular—as all other students.1 They shall be expec...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   School Social Work Services Descriptor Code: J-370 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 2/24 Each school shall provide a social service program for all students through the cooperative efforts of theprincipal, teachers, and school social worker. The program of social services...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Equal Educational  Opportunities Descriptor Code: J-110 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 10/23 Revised: 3/22  All students shall have the same opportunities with regard to programs and activities regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex or disabilities. The Board...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Reduction in Staff for Classified Personnel Descriptor Code: G-540 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 5/08 When it becomes necessary to reduce the number of classified positions in the school system, the Board shall abolish the positions or the Director of Scho...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Classified Personnel Health Examinations and Communicable Diseases  Descriptor Code: G-560  Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 5/23 Personnel Health Examination and Communicable Diseases shall be defined the same for classified personnel as for certified employ...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Strategic Compensation  Descriptor Code: G-270 Issued: 5/11 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised:   INTENT   The Board of Education supports the concept of strategic compensation and believes that a well-designed system of strategic compensation can significantly enhance stude...

Section C:     General School Administration Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   School Visitors Descriptor Code: C-210 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 8/11 The Board endorses a parent and community participation in school and during school activities andbelieves that these are critical elements in providing all students an...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Personnel Definitions   Descriptor Code: G-230 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 6/17 “Certified Employee” is any employee who holds a license issued by the Tennessee Department of Education or who credentialed to teach in the Junior Reserve Officer Training C...

Section D:     Fiscal Management Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Deposit of Funds  Descriptor Code: D-150 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 2/17 Monies received for deposit to funds other than the internal school funds shall be forwarded to the Finance Department and deposited with the Knox County Trustee within three (3)...

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Senior Classification Descriptor Code: I-330 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 8/23 Revised: 12/18 SENIOR CLASSIFICATION Students will be classified as seniors who, at the beginning of the school year, have completed six (6)terms. Those not meeting gradua...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Staff Conflict of Interest  Descriptor Code: G-160 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 7/23 Revised: 5/08 Employees of the Board shall not engage in, or have a financial interest in, any activity that raises a reasonable question of conflict of interest with their duties and ...

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Athletic Support Organizations and Management Descriptor Code: I-173 Issued: 3/23 Reviewed: 8/23 Revised:   PURPOSE The Board recognizes and appreciates the cooperation and support given by athletic support organizations (booster clubs) and par...

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Repeating High School Courses Descriptor Code: I-350 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 8/23 Revised: 12/17 With the principal's permission, students may repeat courses on a space-available basis under provisionsset forth in this policy. REPEATING FAILED C...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Power of Attorney for Care of a Minor Child Descriptor Code: J-391 Issued: 10/03 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 1/22 A parent or parents of a minor child may delegate to any adult person residing in this state temporary care giving authority regarding the minor child when hardship p...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Release During School  Hours Descriptor Code: J-170 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 10/23 Revised: 12/23  Students should be in school for the full day. Release during school hours will be permitted only in exceptional cases which meet the standards outlined in this policy. Under no ci...

Category: Procedure: Students  Interrogations and Searches  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-J-200  June 1997  February 1999 Knox County Schools, Discipline Procedures Manual.  For consistency, it is suggested we follow past practices as defined in the old policy handbook:  Prior to taking action, the principal should post notices that...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Criminal Gang Awareness Descriptor Code: J-300 Issued: 10/08 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised:   Knox County Schools prohibit the activities of criminal gangs on school property. Students, grades six through twelve (6-12), are prohibited from:  Wearing, while on school property, any ty...

Section E:     Business Management Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Agreement for Pupil Transportation Services Descriptor Code: E-172 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 3/24 Revised: 5/24 AWARDING OF CONTRACTS The Director of Schools or the Director’s designee shall conduct a plan of action annually to determine potential school bus ser...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Student Alcohol and Drug Testing Descriptor Code: J-221 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 8/14 Students shall be notified in writing at the beginning of each school year or at the time of enrollment that they are subject to testing for drugs and alcohol during the school y...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Leaves and Absences of Classified Personnel Descriptor Code: G-590 Issued: 6/23  Reviewed: 5/23 Revised:   EMERGENCY LEAVE, COURT APPEARANCES, AND JURY DUTY   Emergency leave, court appearances, and jury duty shall be defined the same for classified personnel as ...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Job Sharing Descriptor Code: G-310 Issued: 9/05 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 6/17 Job-sharing is defined as two certified, teachers sharing one full-time teaching position.     Job-sharing is a flexible means of combining the talents and energies of two certified empl...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Personnel Transfers   Descriptor Code: G-360 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 7/17 When transfers are necessary, the principal, the appropriate Assistant Superintendent, the Executive Director of Human Resources and appropriate director, and supervisors will ...

Category: Procedure: Business Management  Duties and Qualifications of Bus Drivers Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-E-172-2 June 1997   If the driver is in violation of the policy and/or does not maintain a working relationship with school personnel, the principal or his/her designee will inform the transportation office. ...

Section B:     School Board Operations Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Public Hearings Descriptor Code: B-170 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 8/11 The Board may hold public hearings in the following circumstances:   To hear, on the record, a tenured teacher’s appeal of a termination decision rendered by the duly appoint...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Legislative Leave   Descriptor Code: G-466 Issued: 6/00 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 7/17 Certificated employees who have been elected to state or local law-making bodies shall be granted two (2) days per month with pay while on contract for the time those law-making ...

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Uniform Grading Policy Descriptor Code: I-341 Issued: 12/18 Reviewed: 3/24 Revised: 5/24 UNIFORM GRADING POLICY The State Board of Education is authorized to develop a uniform grading system for students in grades 6-12 or any student completing...

Category: Procedure: Students  Home Schools Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-J-130-1 June 1997     Knox County Schools Attendance/Social Services Department Handbook  (July 1995, 27 pages)  Tennessee Department of Education Student Membership and Attendance Accountability Procedures Manual  (September 1996, 60 pages)  For consistency, ...

Category: Procedure: Instructional Goals and Objectives  School Volunteers Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-I-260 September 2012 October 2013 Refer to policy I-260.   All employees of the Knox County Schools and all volunteers must have a clear understanding of what is expected of a volunteer in the KCS.    Depending on the type of vol...

Section C:     General School Administration Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Evaluation of the Director of Schools Descriptor Code: C-125 Issued: 10/96 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 1/17 Through an annual evaluation of the Director of Schools,1 the Board will strive to accomplish thefollowing: Clarify the role of the Director of S...

Section C:     General School Administration Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Surveillance Photograph/Video Retention and Viewing Descriptor Code: C-231 Issued: 1/20 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 4/24 GENERAL The Knox County Schools (KCS) system equips schools with video camera systems which are intended to help school administrato...

Section c:     General School Administration Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Lines of Authority and Staff Relations Descriptor Code: C-110 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 10/11 The Board authorizes the Director of Schools to establish efficient organizational lines of authority andstaff relations which shall be communic...

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Selection of Instructional Materials Other Than Textbooks Descriptor Code: I-211 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 6/24 Revised: 7/24 Teachers, school administrators, and instructional supervisors/specialists will work together to select appropriate stand...

Category: Procedure: Students  Use of Tobacco Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-J-220  June 1997   Refer to policy.  Always provide for due process.  For consistency, administrators agree that the following discipline be imposed:   First offense: Minimum suspension of two (2) days    Second offense: Minimum suspension of four (4) days  ...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Salary Deductions Descriptor Code: G-190 Issued: 5/08 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 6/17 Upon appropriate written authorization, the Board shall make deductions approved by the Board from the salary of the employee. Authorization must be made on forms provided by the B...

Category: Procedure: Students  Random Searches for Dangerous Weapons, Drugs and Drug Paraphernalia  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-J-201  December 2020    It is the goal of Knox County Schools to provide a safe learning environment free from dangerous weapons, drugs and drug paraphernalia.The use of these items in our greater communi...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Substitute Teachers Descriptor Code: G-470 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 9/24 Revised: 10/24 Substitute teachers are those teachers used to replace teachers on leave or to fill temporary vacancies.1,2 All substitute teachers shall be employed and paid by the Board.2 Sub...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Time Schedules of Classified Personnel  Descriptor Code: G-570 Issued: 7/25 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 4/12 The school system shall comply with Wage and Hour Regulations as administered by the U.S. Department of Labor. Actual hours worked are to be reported by each ...

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Public Charter Schools Descriptor Code: I-450 Issued: 10/11 Reviewed: 7/23 Revised: 8/23 EXPECTATIONS The Board of Education believe high quality charter schools have the potential to be a useful structure to help effectively educate Knox Count...

Section E:     Business Management Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Crisis Management  Descriptor Code: E-123 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 3/24 Revised: 5/24 The principal shall include as part of the site-based school safety plan appropriate protocols for such events as suicides, shootings, and the death of a student, parent or fa...

Category: Procedure: Business Management  Major Maintenance Projects (Physical Plant Upgrades) Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-E-110-2 June 1997 May 2011 Major maintenance projects/physical plant upgrades, such as roof replacement, walls, doors, HVAC upgrades, can be requested through the Work Order system.  Typically, the request for...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Nepotism  Descriptor Code: G-162 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 7/23 Revised: 2/12 A principal and a family member of first-degree affinity or consanguinity shall not be assigned to the same school.  Relatives may be assigned to the same school where neither is a princip...

Section C:     General School Administration Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Political Solicitation Descriptor Code: C-181 Issued: 8/19 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised:   Solicitation or advertising in any form by candidates for public office or political-oriented organizations(for example, issues on a public ballot) is not permitted...

SY24/25 Elementary Assessments Assessment Name Administration Dates Required by RTI2 Universal Screening  Assessment #1                                          8/26 - 9/11/2024   State TCAP ALT Math & ELA (DLM) (3rd-5th) 9/9 – 12/20/2024  State Mastery View Predictive Assessment #1 9/30 – 10/18/2024 KCS RTI2 Universal Screening  Assessment #2  ...

Section I:     Instructional  Goals and  Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Prayer and Period of Silence Descriptor Code: I-433 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 8/23 Revised: 6/08 Public prayer shall not be allowed at any school-sponsored or school-directed activity, but a period of silence may be observed as determined by the...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term: Student Representative to the Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Code: J-450 Issued: 2/08 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 12/22 PURPOSE  The opinions and concerns of the students of Knox County Schools are important to the Board of Education.  To increase Board awareness of the ...

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Reconsideration of Instructional Materials and Textbooks Descriptor Code: I-212 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 6/24 Revised: 7/24   The Board supports principles of intellectual freedom inherent in the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United ...

Category: Procedure: Fiscal Management Purchase Requisitions  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-D-232-1 June 1997  August 2001  This form is a written communication from the organization (activity) to the school principal requesting the principal's approval to order goods and services. The purchase requisition/purchase order form is str...

Category: Procedure: Fiscal Management Purchase Orders and Contracts  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-D-232-2 June 1997  August 2001 Purchase orders will include the following essentials:   A specification which adequately describes to the supplier the characteristics and the quality standards of the item required; A firm, quoted, net...

Category: Procedure: Fiscal Management Vendor Relations Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-D-260 June 1997  August 2001 All insurance and/or fringe benefit vendors visiting schools shall contact and secure the permission of the Superintendent (or designee) prior to visiting schools. If approved, the vendor will receive a letter of author...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Employee Background Checks  Descriptor Code: G-212 Issued: 10/18 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised:   The Knox County Board of Education complies with Tennessee state law in requiring background checks for Knox County Schools’ employees.  As such, prior to employment, and a...

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Off-Campus Trips Descriptor Code: I-250 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 8/23 Revised: 11/21 The Board recognizes that student off-campus trips are sometimes justified for the purpose of achieving the established educational goals of the school system. T...

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Family and Community Engagement  Descriptor Code: I-270 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 8/23 Revised: 8/17 GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL SCHOOLS The Knox County Board of Education understands the value and importance of, and encourages thehighest level o...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Assignment  Descriptor Code: G-300 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 5/08 The Director of Schools shall make every attempt to assign personnel to the various schools by the last date of principal's contract preceding the school year for which such persons are ...

Category: Procedure: Facility Expansion Program Naming Facilities  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-F-140-1  February 2021    The Board of Education shall approve the naming or re-naming of all Knox County Schools facilities or portions of facilities (please reference Knox County Board of Education Policy F-140).  Nominations to name o...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Student Records Descriptor Code: J-550 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 11/17 A cumulative record shall be kept for each student enrolled in school. The folder shall contain, at a minimum, a health record, attendance record, and scholarship record; shall be kept current; ...

Category: Procedure: Business Management  Use of Privately-Owned Vehicles Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-E-173 June 1997 October 2008 Privately-owned vehicles may be used for off-campus trips if all policy requirements are met, including personal insurance requirements. Privately-owned school buses and drivers of such shall meet all ...

Category: Procedure: Business Management  Distribution Center Ordering Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-E-100-1 June 1997 October 2003 To ensure consistency in construction/renovation projects, including the installation of equipment, the following outlines requirements and procedures:   Approval   Approval must be granted from:   Prin...

Category: Procedure: Students  School Athletic Clubs Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-J-460  May 2010  August 2013  Refer to policy J-460.   Each Athletic Club shall have a Club sponsor who is a Knox County Employee (certified or classified), responsible to the school principal.   A sponsor and/or Coach/Consultant must attend all pract...

Section E:     Business Management Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Student Transportation Management  Descriptor Code: E-170 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 9/24 Revised: 10/24 School buses shall be maintained and operated in accordance with state law and State Board of Education Rules and Regulations.1 The school transportation prog...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Evaluation of Classified Personnel  Descriptor Code: G-510 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 5/08 The Board recognizes the importance of periodic performance review of classified personnel.  The immediate supervisor has the responsibility of assigning specific...

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Enrollment in College Level Courses Descriptor Code: I-121 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 8/23 Revised: 10/23 High school students who are in good standing may earn high school credit by enrolling in college levelcourses at an institution of higher edu...

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Graduation Requirements Descriptor Code: I-370 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 9/24 Revised: 10/24 Students shall fulfill all state requirements as set by the State Board of Education and earn the prescribed 28 credits required by the Knox County School...

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Interscholastic Sports Examination Descriptor Code: I-172 Issued: 7/08 Reviewed: 8/23 Revised: 3/16 State Board of Education rules and Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) rulesrequire that any child, regardless of age, who p...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Student Government Descriptor Code: J-461 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 6/08 Each school may establish an elected student council.  The council shall be governed by its own constitution which shall be approved by the principal and faculty of the school. Defining the co...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Weapons and Dangerous Instruments Descriptor Code: J-230 Issued: 11/94 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 9/17  Students shall not possess, handle, transmit, use or attempt to use any dangerous weapon1 in school buildings or on school grounds at any time, or in school vehicles and/or bu...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Retirement   Descriptor Code: G-410 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 7/22 Retirement shall mean a termination of services under conditions which will allow the employee to draw benefits from retirement plans and/or social security benefits.   Employees eligib...

Category: Procedure: Fiscal Management Financial Reports  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-D-171 August 2001    The Superintendent (or designee) shall maintain all financial records as required by regulations and applicable state and federal law. The Board, from time to time, may determine to extend the retention time for certain recor...

Section c:     General School Administration  Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Job Descriptions Descriptor Code: G-181 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 5/23 Revised: 7/23 The Board shall approve the broad purpose and function of each position, as recommended by the Director of Schools, through the approval of the budget and in accordan...

Section I:     Instructional  Goals and  Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Religion in the Curriculum Descriptor Code: I-431 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 8/23 Revised: 10/23 The Board affirms that it is essential that the teaching about religion—and not of a religion be conductedin a factual, objective, and respectful man...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Unsafe School Choice Descriptor Code: J-290 Issued: 6/04 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 2/24 In accordance with Tennessee State Board of Education policy, every local education agency (LEA) shallimplement the Tennessee Unsafe School Choice Policy by providing any student who attends...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Resignation of Classified Personnel   Descriptor Code: G-550 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 5/08 Voluntary termination of employment may occur as a result of retirement or resignation.   Classified personnel shall give the immediate supervisor written notic...

Category: Procedure: Business Management  Student Transportation Management Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-E-170 June 1997 October 2008 School Site Traffic Control  The principal of each school shall develop and implement a plan to ensure maximum vehicular and pedestrian safety for the campus and shall submit it to the Director of Sc...

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Extracurricular Activities Descriptor Code: I-170 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 10/23 Revised: 12/23 The following shall be adhered to in administering a student club/activities program: Only clubs or student activities approved by the principal will ...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Qualifications and Duties of Teachers  Descriptor Code: G-280 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 5/23 QUALIFICATIONS   All teachers shall be licensed in accordance with state law and the regulations of the Tennessee State Department of Education. Such license s...

Section B:     School Board Operations Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Media Relations Descriptor Code: B-190 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 1/23 The school system has a responsibility to provide information to the public, including members of the media, as appropriate. A copy of the agenda and agenda materials shall b...

Category: Procedure: Students  Alternative School Programs Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-J-280  June 1997  October 2003  The Knox County School Board has established the following alternative schools and alternative programs in accordance with TCA 49-6-3402:  Richard Yoakley Alternative School for high school and middle school stude...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Independent Evaluations of Students  Descriptor Code: J-320 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 1/24 The Knox County Board of Education shall not pay for the independent evaluations of students unless requests for such evaluations are made to the appropriate administrators a...

Section E:     Business Management Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Buildings and Grounds Management Descriptor Code: E-110 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 1/23 Revised: 3/23 All school properties shall be maintained in good physical condition: safe, clean, sanitary, and ascomfortable and convenient as the facilities will permit or th...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Contests for Students Descriptor Code: J-520 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 6/08 Contests and competitive activities sponsored by outside organizations shall not interfere with the regular school program.  The subject of a contest must be neither commercial nor sectaria...

  Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Instructional Goals and Objectives Descriptor Code: I-100 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 7/23 Revised: 9/23 Knox County Schools will provide an educational program designed to help each student be college andcareer ready upon graduation from high sch...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Child Abuse and Neglect Descriptor Code: J-400 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 8/22 In accordance with Tennessee Law, Knox County Schools acknowledges its responsibility to require employees to immediately report cases of verified or suspected child abuse and neglect. KC...

Section A:     School District Organization Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   School Attendance Areas Descriptor Code: A-120 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 4/24 The Board shall establish school attendance areas and periodically review boundary adjustments. The Superintendent shall enforce these areas as established by th...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Dismissal of Tenured Teachers  Descriptor Code: G-380 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 8/17 Efforts shall be made to correct problems which might lead to the dismissal of school personnel; however, when it becomes necessary to consider dismissal, the followin...

Category: Procedure: Fiscal Management Audits  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-D-172 June 1997  August 2001  As required by the Knox County Charter and the Internal School Uniform Accounting Policy Manual, an annual audit of all fiscal accounts of the school system, including all internal school funds, shall be performed by a Certifie...

Section C:     General School Administration Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Automated External Defibrillator Descriptor Code: C-220 Issued: 12/19 Reviewed: 9/24 Revised: 9/24 An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is capable of recognizing the presence or absence of ventricular fibrillation or rapid ventricular tachycard...

Section B:     School Board Operations Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Rules of Order  Descriptor Code: B-163 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 3/19 The rules contained in the current edition of Robert's Rules Of Order, Newly Revised, shall govern the Board in all cases to which they are applicable, except as otherwise pr...

Section B:     School Board Operations Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Voting Method  Descriptor Code: B-164 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 5/22 A formal vote shall be taken on any question brought before the Board and the decision shall be made on the basis of a majority of the elected membership voting “aye” or “nay”...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Private Practitioners Descriptor Code: J-359 Issued: 6/23 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised:   Knox County Schools recognizes that parents/legal guardians may choose to independently contract withprivate practitioners to access additional medical services which are outside of the studen...

Category: Procedure: Fiscal Management Fuel Purchasing Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-D-230-2 June 2015 September 2023 It is necessary for Knox County Schools to maintain a fuel purchase program to manage fuel for the school system’s fleet of vehicles and power equipment. This procedure is applicable to the purchase of fuel for all s...

Category: Procedure: Students  Alternative School Services  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-J-281 October 2003    Students that receive a short term suspension of four (4) days or less will be allowed to make up any work or assignments missed during the suspension. The student will be given three (3) school days after returning to sch...

Category: Procedure: Business Management  Distribution Center Ordering Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-E-201 June 1997 August 2001 Employee Accidents at school between 7:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M.      To Report Custodial Accidents           Call the Operations office at 594-3694.           If unavailable, call the Employee Benefits Office...

Category: Procedure: Human Resources  Hiring Custodians Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-G-290-4  June 1997  January 2009   All custodians begin employment as a substitute unless they have been directly transferred from another department. To begin as a substitute custodian, an applicant must complete a classified application and turn ...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Utilization of Career Level Educators Descriptor Code: G-250 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 5/08 The Director of Schools shall be responsible for developing a plan for utilizing Career Level educators beyond their regular responsibilities,1 and to ensure th...

Category: Procedure: Fiscal Management Gifts and Bequests  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-D-130 June 1997  February 1999 Gifts other than cash, whether to an individual school or to the school system, should be referred, in writing, to the Superintendent for consideration of appropriateness or usefulness.  If the Superintendent (or d...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Professional Growth Opportunities Descriptor Code: G-120 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 9/24 Revised: 10/24 IN-SERVICE EDUCATION   In-service education is a program of planned activities designed to increase the competencies needed by all personnel in the performance of ...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Student Assignment Descriptor Code: J-151 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 10/23 Revised: 12/23 TO SCHOOLS Students, including those in kindergarten, must attend the school to which they are assigned by virtue of their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) residence of record. Students must en...

Category: Procedure: Human Resources  Hiring Food Service Employees  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-G-290-5 June 1997   January 2009  All food service employees begin employment as a substitute unless they have been directly transferred from another department. To begin as a substitute, an applicant must complete a classified applica...

Category: Procedure: Human Resources  Hiring Non-Faculty Athletic Coaches Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-G-290-8 June 1997   January 2009  One of the following will apply to all coaches: Full-time employee of the Board of Education with a Tennessee State teaching license or the equivalent. Retired Educator: Five or more years’ experi...

Category: Procedure: Fiscal Management Inventory and Asset Management Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-D-210 June 1997  July 2023   PURPOSE   These guidelines are set forth to convey the Knox County Schools procedure for asset management.  This document has been designed to ensure that the responsible parties understand the Tennessee S...

Category: Procedure: Business Management  Dust Mop Delivery  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-E-110-7 June 1997 October 2003 The custodian shall be responsible for dust mops. Dust mops are owned by the Knox County Schools Maintenance and Operations Department. An ample supply has been placed at each school. Dirty dust mops are picked u...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Withdrawals Descriptor Code: J-160 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 10/23 Revised: 6/08 Students shall notify their teacher(s) and/or principal when it is known that they will be withdrawing from school. If a student drops a class or withdraws from school during a grading period, each t...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Academic Freedoms Descriptor Code: G-200 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 6/17 The Board of Education believes the instructional programs of the Knox County Schools should foster recognition of individual freedom and social responsibility, inspire meaningful ...

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Interscholastic Athletics  Descriptor Code: I-171 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 8/23 Revised: 10/23 Interscholastic athletics shall be administered as a part of the regular school program and shall be theprincipal's responsibility. The principal or hi...

Section B:     School Board Operations Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Complaints and Appeals to the Board Descriptor Code: B-171 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 4/24 ADDRESSING COMPLAINTS    All complaints should be channeled through the appropriate supervisory chain of responsibility before being brought to the Board....

Category: Procedure: Human Resources  Time Schedules of Classified Personnel  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-G-570 June 1997  May 2008  Refer to policy G-570.   The school system shall comply with Wage and Hour Regulations as administered by the U.S. Department of Labor. Actual hours worked are to be reported by each employee. No emp...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Rights and Responsibilities Descriptor Code: J-180 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 10/23 Revised: 12/23  The Board expects all school staff, students and parents to assume the responsibility for appropriate behaviors in the school. Each student has the right to: Have the opportunity fo...

Section C:     General School Administration Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Administrative Procedures Descriptor Code: C-140 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 10/11 The Director of Schools is responsible for implementing Board policies and for interpreting them to staff,students, and the public. The Director of Schools, ...

Category: Procedure: Fiscal Management Deposit of Funds  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-D-150-1 June 1997  February 1999  All monies received for deposit by the Knox County Board of Education (the Board), whether by the internal school funds or all other Board funds, are to be deposited within three (3) banking days after receipt.   ...

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Double Credits in English Descriptor Code: I-360 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 8/23 Revised: 6/08 No more than the required four units of English may be counted toward graduation. The normal pattern of progress in English is the completion of one unit...

Category: Procedure: Fiscal Management Unclaimed Property  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-D-100 April 2016   The Knox County Board of Education Fiscal Management Goals and Objectives Policy D-100 states that the Board strives to develop efficient procedures in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines for accounting, repor...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Attendance Descriptor Code: J-120 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 10/23 Revised: 12/23  The Board recognizes that good attendance at school is basic to student learning. Attendance is a key factor in student achievement; therefore, students are expected to be present each day that scho...

Section D:     Fiscal Management Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Vendor Relations  Descriptor Code: D-260 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 3/17 Vendor selection shall be in accordance with the Knox County Purchasing Regulations.  Vendors shall obtain prior written approval from the Director of Schools or the Director’s d...

Category: Procedure: Business Management  Emergency Preparedness Plan Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-E-122 August 2001   Each principal shall develop an Emergency Preparedness Plan for their school based on the location of the school and the surrounding community. In developing the plan the principal should take into consideration th...

Category: Procedure: Facility Expansion Program Distribution Center Ordering Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-F-110  September 2015  October 2021 The following procedure is established to align with Board of Education Policies F-110 and F-120, where a proposed project will be financed by sources outside the school system.    BOARD OF E...

Category: Procedure: Students  Student Transfers within the System Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-J-152  June 1997   October 2019 Refer to policy J-152.  APPLICATION FOR GENERAL TRANSFERS  Parents may apply for a student transfer during the application windows established under Board of Education Policy J-152. Parents may apply for a...

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Class Size Descriptor Code: I-200 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 7/23 Revised: 9/23 Classes shall be limited to the following maximum sizes: Grade Level Average   Maximum Class Size K – 34 – 67 – 12Career and TechnicalEducation as part of acareer acade...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Hiring Personnel Descriptor Code: G-290 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 10/17 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT   Opportunity for employment, as well as continuation and advancement in employment, shall be afforded equally to members of all races, creeds, colors,...

Section D:     Fiscal Management Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Purchase Orders,  Contracts and Requisitions  Descriptor Code: D-232 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 3/17 All district purchases are to be made in accordance with the Board approved purchasing policy and in compliance with the Procurement Code of Knox Coun...

Category: Procedure: Instructional Goals and Objectives  Off-Campus Trips Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-I-250  December 2021    Parent/Guardian picking up a student from a field trip:  Knox County Schools understands that parents/guardians may choose to assume responsibility of their students at the conclusion of a field trip as opp...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Random Searches for Dangerous Weapons, Drugs and Drug Paraphernalia  Descriptor Code: J-201 Issued: 11/08 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 8/23 It is the goal of Knox County Schools to provide a safe learning environment free from dangerousweapons, drugs and drug parapernalia. The use...

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Integration of TCAP and EOC Scores in Student Grades Descriptor Code: I-381 Issued: 3/11 Reviewed: 8/23 Revised: 2/21 TENNESSEE COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM Each local board of education shall develop a policy by which student scores on the...

Section D:     Fiscal Management Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Audits  Descriptor Code: D-172 Issued: 3/00 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 3/17 An annual audit of all fiscal accounts of the district shall be performed by an independent certified public accountant following the end of the fiscal year. The Director of Schools shall ...

Section C:     General School Administration Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Complaints Under the Americans with Disabilities Act Descriptor Code: C-190 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 10/11 The Board of Education fully supports the tenets of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and theright of all individuals to b...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Adjudicated Delinquent Students Descriptor Code: J-310 Issued: 10/08 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 9/17 If a student has at any time been adjudicated delinquent for any offense listed in Tennessee CodeAnnotated § 49-6-3051(b), the parents, legal guardians, or legal custodians, incl...

Category: Procedure: Business Management  Scheduled Use of School Facilities Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-E-130-2 June 1997 February 2014  The public use of school buildings and property is permitted in accordance with Board of Education policy E-130 (Community Use of School Facilities) and these procedures at any time the principa...

Category: Procedure: Students  Student Suspensions Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-J-193  June 1997   October 2003  A student may be suspended by the principal, principal-teacher or an assistant principal from school attendance, from attendance at any school related event (on or off-campus), from attendance at a specific class or clas...

Section E:     Business Management Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Scheduling and Routing Descriptor Code: E-171 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 3/24 Revised: 5/24 GENERAL This policy establishes the parameters for scheduling and routing for all scheduled transportation services provided by the Board of Education. It is the expectati...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Student Vehicles Descriptor Code: J-510 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 11/17 The principal has the responsibility and the authority to regulate traffic and parking on the school campus in such a manner as to promote the safety of all concerned. In so doing, it is import...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Student Goals and  Objectives Descriptor Code: J-100 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 10/23 Revised: 6/08  In order to establish an environment conducive to learning for each student, the Board establishes the following goals:  To assure all students the same educational opportunities r...

Section I:     Instructional  Goals  and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Religious Expression Descriptor Code: I-432 Issued: 7/06 Reviewed: 8/23 Revised: 6/08   Knox County Schools complies with existing state and federal law regarding religion and religiousexpression in public schools. Students and employees can ...

Category: Procedure: Human Resources  Application Process and Hiring of Personnel Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-G-290-1 June 1997  July 2021   An individual desiring a certified position must provide the following documents to the Human Resources Department:  Electronic application through Knox County Schools’ applicant tracking sys...

Category: Procedure: School District Organization School-Aged After School Child Care Program Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-A-142 June 1997 October 2003 Year-round Child Care programs will be bid and contracted. To alleviate problems for the Knox County Schools Maintenance and Operations Department, it is suggested that the followin...

Section A:     School District Organization Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   School Day  Descriptor Code: A-140 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 1/19 The minimum length of the school day shall be seven hours for elementary, middle, and high school except for days set aside for teacher collaboration through student late st...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Alcohol, Drug, and Tobacco Use Descriptor Code: J-220 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 3/19 In order to protect the rights of students, to safeguard the learning environment, and to contribute to analcohol, drug, and tobacco free environment, the Board’s plan for addressi...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   School and Student Health Services Descriptor Code: J-350 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 2/24 SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES School Health Services works in collaboration with school administrators to provide an environment thatprotects and promotes health of all students. The ...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Student Suicide Prevention Descriptor Code: J-580 Issued: 1/17 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 2/24 SUICIDE STUDENT PREVENTION POLICY  Knox County Schools is committed to protecting the health and well-being of all students and understands that physical, behavioral, and emotional hea...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Guidelines for Managing Life-Threatening Allergies Descriptor Code: J-355 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 2/24 Allergies to food or other substances are an immune system reaction that occurs soon after eating a certain food or other substances. The immune system produces...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Zero Tolerance Offenses Descriptor Code: J-194 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 10/23 Revised: 12/23 In order to ensure a safe and secure learning environment free of drugs, violence and dangerous weapons, any student who engages in the following behaviors shall be removed from the assi...

Category: Procedure: Human Resources  Criminal History Records Information Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-G-212 November 2018   An individual desiring a position with the Board (Knox County Schools) shall make application via a method approved by the Director of Schools. Knowingly falsifying information shall be sufficient grounds fo...

Section C:     General School Administration Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Honorary Diploma Descriptor Code: C-200 Issued: 4/10 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 8/11 From time to time it may be appropriate to recognize the significant contributions made to the nation, the State of Tennessee, Knox County or the Knox County Schools b...

Section F:     Facility Expansion Program Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Naming Facilities  Descriptor Code: F-140 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 3/24 Revised: 3/20 The Board of Education shall approve the name of all the Knox County Schools facilities or portions of facilities. The removal of a name or the re-naming of facilities ...

Category: Procedure: Fiscal Management Surplus Property  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-D-220-1  June 1997  July 2023   According to the Knox County Charter and the associated Knox County Procurement Code (the Code), the Knox County Purchasing Department (the Purchasing Department) is charged with the disposition of all surplus prope...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Evaluation of School-Based Certified Personnel Descriptor Code: G-350 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 6/12 An annual performance evaluation shall be completed on all school-based certified personnel, both tenured and non-tenured of all license types issued b...

Section B:     School Board Operations Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Civility Code Descriptor Code: B-230 Issued: 4/11 Reviewed: 10/24 Revised: 10/24 PHILOSOPHY OF PERSONAL CONDUCT It is the intent of the Board to promote mutual respect, civility and orderly conduct among district employees, parents and the general public....

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Program Evaluation Descriptor Code: I-410 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 8/23 Revised: 6/08 Evaluation is an integral part of the instructional program. Evaluators are concerned, first, with assessingneeds so that programs can be designed to meet those...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Student Communicable Diseases Descriptor Code: J-357 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 1/22 Any student who is infected with or suspected of having measles, rubella, mumps, chicken pox and otherillnesses designated by the local health officer shall be excluded from school....

Category: Procedure: Business Management  Overtime Procedures/Requirements for Custodians  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-E-110-9  June 1997 February 1999  Overtime is paid for all hours physically worked over forty (40) hours. (GCRD) Overtime must have prior approval of the custodial foreman. The custodial foreman will work with the...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Gifts  Descriptor Code: J-540 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 6/08 No designated instructional funds may be used to purchase gifts, including but not limited to presents, donations, memorials, and flowers.  Extreme discretion shall be exercised by teachers in accepting s...

Section D:     Fiscal Management Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   School Support Organizations Descriptor Code: D-250 Issued: 4/08 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 8/22 INTRODUCTION   Only a group or organization that has entered into a written cooperative agreement with the Board may use the name, mascot or logo of a school or the sc...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Student Disciplinary Hearing Authority Descriptor Code: J-195 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 10/23 Revised: 6/08 The Board shall establish a Disciplinary Hearing Authority (DHA)1 to conduct hearings for students whohave been suspended for five (5) or more school days. The DHA shall co...

Category: Procedure: Business Management  Asbestos Management Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-E-110-4 June 1997 October 2003 The following information is provided to all personnel, students, and parents when asbestos is being treated or abated at each facility:  The asbestos will be removed using the following guidelines:   This proje...

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Credit Recovery Descriptor Code: I-351 Issued: 1/17 Reviewed: 8/23 Revised: 10/23 Credit Recovery is a course-specific, skill-based, extended learning opportunity for students who havepreviously been unsuccessful in mastering the content or ski...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Staff Gifts and Solicitations  Descriptor Code: G-170 Issued: 5/08 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised:   GIFTS  Employees of the Board shall not accept gifts from students unless the gifts are of token value only.  Individual employees of the Board will refrain from giving g...

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Graduating with Honors or Distinction  Descriptor Code: I-100 Issued: 3/13 Reviewed: 8/23 Revised: 10/23 Students who meet the graduation requirements for a regular education diploma may graduate with honors or distinction by meeting the criter...

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Promotion, Retention, Acceleration Descriptor Code: I-340 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 9/24 Revised: 10/24 Promotion, retention, or acceleration shall be considered on the basis of what is best for the child. The parents may appeal the decision to th...

Section D:     Fiscal Management Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Grants Management  Descriptor Code: D-270 Issued: 10/09 Reviewed: 11/24 Revised: 5/22 GENERAL GRANT MANAGEMENT  T.C.A. § 49-2-203(b)(15) grants the power to the Board of Education to apply for and receive grants for educational purposes. It is the policy of the...

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Federal Programs Descriptor Code: I-280 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 8/23 Revised: 8/17 Under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which is the latest reauthorization of the Elementary andSecondary Education Act of 1965, Congress provides funding f...

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Special Education Descriptor Code: I-160 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 7/23 Revised: 8/17 The Board shall provide access to a free appropriate public education to all children with disabilities ages3-21, inclusive, residing within the jurisdiction of ...

Section C:     General School Administration Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Director of Schools Compensation, Benefits and Expenses Descriptor Code: C-124 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 4/19 The Director of Schools shall have an employment contract that specifies compensation and benefitswhich are mutually agreed upon...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Student Goals and  Objectives Descriptor Code: J-552 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 1/22 PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to implement the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)1 and Tennessee Code2 to afford parents, legal guardians, a...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Transfers of Classified Personnel  Descriptor Code: G-530  Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 5/23 Employees are subject to transfer from one position to another when this action is deemed advantageous by the Director of Schools. Employees may request a transfe...

Section E:     Business Management Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Risk Management Descriptor Code: E-124 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 5/23 It shall be the responsibility of the Director of Schools to develop an appropriate safety program for theschool system. The Board shall budget sufficiently for its implementatio...

Section I:     Instructional  Goals and  Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Recognition of Religious Beliefs, Customs and Holidays Descriptor Code: I-430 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 8/23 Revised: 6/08 No religious belief or nonbelief shall be promoted by the school system or its employees, and none shallbe belittled. All ...

Section A:     School District Organization Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Emergency Closings Descriptor Code: A-141 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 3/11 The Board authorizes the Director of Schools to close schools in the event of hazardous weather or any  other emergency which presents a threat to the safety of stude...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Staff-Student Relations  Descriptor Code: G-140 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 6/17 The relationship between staff (i.e. any individual employed by the Knox County Schools, any student teacher, volunteer, or employee of a contractor), and students should be...

Category: Procedure: Fiscal Management Investment of Funds at School Level Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-D-141  June 1997 August 2001  Investment of monies received within an individual school is subject to the procedures as specified in the Tennessee Internal School Uniform Accounting Policy Manual. A copy of the Manual is on file ...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Continuing Education Assistance Program  Descriptor Code: G-320 Issued: 12/07 Reviewed: 6/24 Revised: 8/24 Knox County Schools supports employees who wish to take coursework that is relevant to the employee seeking certification and/or additional endorsement in a...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Student Social Events  Descriptor Code: J-480 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 6/08 Well-planned, staff-sponsored social events may be a valuable extension of the school program. Such events are the responsibility of the principal and those staff members to whom the princ...

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Academic Acceleration Descriptor Code: I-123 Issued: 12/22 Reviewed: 8/23 Revised: 10/23 GENERAL Students in grades seven through twelve (7-12) may enroll in available advanced courses including, butnot limited to, advanced English language art...

Category: Procedure: Fiscal Management Accounting System Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-D-170 June 1997  August 2001 Accounting systems related to the internal school funds will be maintained in accordance with the Internal School Uniform Accounting Policy Manual (the Manual). A copy of the Manual is on file in the principal’s office...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Family and Medical Leave  Descriptor Code: G-464 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 8/17 PURPOSE   To entitle employees to take reasonable leave for a serious health condition, for the birth or adoption of a child, and for the care of a child, spouse or parent ...

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Use of Copyrighted Materials Descriptor Code: I-231 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 8/23 Revised: 10/23 All employees shall adhere to the provisions of the United States Code regarding the copying, distribution, and/or use of copyrighted materials. Any ...

Category: Procedure: Fiscal Management Discarding/Accepting Surplus Property Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-D-220-2  June 1997  July 2023   Any and all school property that is a part of school inventory must be accounted for at all times. When items are no longer needed or used, the principal must turn in a work order to have the pro...

Category: Procedure: Human Resources  Administrative Leave or Suspension or Reassignment of an Employee Pending Investigation  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-G-370  December 2010  July 2021  Periodically it becomes necessary to remove an employee from the employee's worksite for a period of time in order to review or investigate an i...

Category: Procedure: Facility Expansion Program School Mascots and Other School Identifiers Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-F-140-2  February 2021 May 2022 The Knox County Schools recognizes the need to express school spirit through selection of a mascot, team name, colors, and other school identifiers such as yearbooks, annuals, name...

Section B:     School Board Operations Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   School Board Meetings Descriptor Code: B-160 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 4/24 The Board shall transact all business by voting in official meetings. Voting shall occur only in regular or special meetings (“called” meetings). A majority vote of all...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   HIV, HIV-Related Illness and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Descriptor Code: J-353 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 1/22 The Knox County School System shall strive to protect the safety and health of children and youth in ourcare, as well as their families, ou...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Alternative School Programs Descriptor Code: J-280 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 8/24 Revised: 10/24 The Board shall operate an alternative school program for students in grades 6-12 who have been suspended or expelled from regular school programs.1 Except students who are eligible f...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Summer School Attendance Descriptor Code: J-123 Issued: 4/23 Reviewed: 10/23 Revised: 5/23 In accordance with T.C.A. § 49-6-3115, rising fourth-grade students who are required/eligible for learning loss bridge camp are required to maintain a 90% attendance rate for promotion. ...

Section F:     Facility Expansion Program Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Retirement and Disposal of Facilities Descriptor Code: F-130 Issued: 5/03 Reviewed: 1/23 Revised: 5/17 As populations mature or shift, school buildings and campuses may no longer be needed and may be repurposed or returned to Knox County for the benefi...

Category: Procedure: Students  Granting Course Credit for Home School Students Entering a Knox County High School  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-J-130-2 June 2008   I. Testing   Home school students stating they have earned a credit in English, Math, science, social studies and wellness shall be administered a Knox County EOC in eac...

Section C:     General School Administration Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   School Administration Goals and Objectives Descriptor Code: C-120 Issued: 2/00 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 4/19 The Director of Schools directs the administration in order to manage the district and to facilitate theimplementation of a quality education...

Category: Procedure: Business Management  Fire Regulations and Procedures Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-E-100-1 June 1997 August 2001 Fire Drills mandated by State Law, require full evacuation and shall be conducted one (1) time each month during the school year, with an additional fire drill to be conducted within the first (1st) t...

Section B:     School Board Operations Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Code of Ethics Descriptor Code: B-220 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 9/16 DEFINITIONS   "School district" means Knox County School District, which was duly created by a public or private act of the General Assembly; and which includes all boards, co...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Introduction to Human Resources Policies  Descriptor Code: G-210 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 10/18 PURPOSE  The Knox County Board of Education is committed to a safe working environment, to making adequate provisions for the safety and health of its empl...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Compulsory Attendance  Ages Descriptor Code: J-122 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 10/23 Revised: 12/23  Children between the ages of six (6) and seventeen (17) years, both inclusive, must attend a public or non-public school. Under certain circumstances the Board may temporarily excus...

Section B:     School Board Operations Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Director of Schools Descriptor Code: B-120 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 5/22 LOCAL LEA TRAINING/ORIENTATION The Board Chair or his or her designee and the Director of Schools shall arrange and conduct an orientation for new Board members no later ...

Section D:     Fiscal Management Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Inventories Descriptor Code: D-210 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 3/17 The Director of Schools shall establish accurate inventory procedures for all district real and personal property, in compliance with the Procurement Code of Knox County. Administrativ...

Section E:     Business Management Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Use of School System Owned or Leased Vehicles Descriptor Code: E-180 Issued: 6/15 Reviewed: 1/23 Revised: 3/23 GENERAL It is necessary for the Knox County Schools to operate a fleet of vehicles to support the maintenance,security, food service and various oth...

Section C:     General School Administration Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Board Member Development Descriptor Code: C-120 Issued: 2/00 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 1/17 The Director of Schools shall be the chief executive officer of the school system and shall have, under thedirection of the Board, general supervision of all t...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   School Nutrition Program Descriptor Code: J-430 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 1/22  Nutritious breakfasts and lunches are available at all schools daily operated under the regulations set forth by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), National School Lunc...

Category: Procedure: Fiscal Management Receipt of Funds at School Level Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-D-140 June 1997  August 2001  All monies received within an individual school are subject to the operating procedures as specified in the Tennessee Internal School Uniform Accounting Policy Manual.  As stated in the Manual, the scho...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Employee Whistleblower Protection  Descriptor Code: G-221 Issued: 10/08 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 5/13 No employee of the Knox County Schools shall be discharged, terminated, or otherwise discriminated against with respect to compensation, terms, conditions, privil...

Category: Procedure: Human Resources  Personal and Professional Leave Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-G-462  June 1997  September 2003 PERSONAL LEAVE  An employee must give his/her supervisor a one day written notice for leave to be approved except in the case of an emergency.  The employee may use this type of leave in an emergency. ...

Category: Procedure: Human Resources  Hiring Athletic Coaches  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-G-290-2 June 1997   July 2021  HIRING FACULTY ATHLETIC COACHES Advertise all vacant positions through the applicant tracking system.  Positions should remain posted for a minimum of three (3) days.  Principal/Athletic Director shall intervie...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Tenure Descriptor Code: G-330 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 6/17 Any teacher who meets all of the following requirements is eligible for "tenure":  Has a degree from an approved four-year college or any career and technical teacher who has the equivalent a...

Category: Procedure: Human Resources  Administrative Leave  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-G-460  June 1997  September 2003  An employee must give the Superintendent one week's written notice for a leave to be approved.Form BO-157 must be submitted even if the leave is with or without pay.  An employee must fill out and submit a Leav...

Section B:     School Board Operations Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Board-Community Relations  Descriptor Code: B-150 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 7/16 In order to promote school-community interaction relating to the policy and operation of the schools, the Board will:  Strive to keep the community regularly infor...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Suspension/Dismissal of Non-Tenured Teachers   Descriptor Code: G-381 Issued: 10/96 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 9/23 Efforts shall be made to correct problems which might lead to the dismissal of school personnel; however, when it becomes necessary to consider dismis...

Category: Procedure: Students  Student Assignment  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-J-151  June 1997   January 2002  Refer to State Law T.C.A. 49-6-3101(f), 49-6-3102, 49-6-3103 and State Department Memo of Interpretation, February 25, 1986. (Authorizes the local Principal to assign students to grade level and classes, based on their b...

Category: Procedure: Human Resources  Evaluation of Classified Employees  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-G-510 June 1997 July 2021 All newly hired non-certified employees shall be evaluated each year for the first three (3) years. After three (3) years of employment, pending satisfactory evaluations, these employees will be placed on...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Student Interference with Classroom Descriptor Code: J-197 Issued: 9/21 Reviewed: 9/24 Revised: 10/24 Absent a special needs situation, a teacher may submit a written request to the principal, or to an assistant principal, to remove a student who repeatedly or substantially in...

Category: Procedure: Fiscal Management Petty Cash Accounts  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-D-180 June 1997  August 2001  In order to facilitate refunds and minor purchases, the central office and the individual schools in the system may maintain petty cash funds. Petty cash refunds should not exceed $10.00 per purchase per person. Th...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Student Suspension Descriptor Code: J-193 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 10/23 Revised: 12/23 REASONS FOR SUSPENSION Any principal, assistant principal, or administrative assistant5 may suspend any student from attendanceat school or any school-related activity on or off campus (out-o...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Student Clubs and Organizations Descriptor Code: J-460 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 2/24 Student organizations are an extension of the academic curriculum and are intended to complement thebasic instructional program. The principal, in cooperation with the faculty and...

Section D:     Fiscal Management Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Deposit of Funds  Descriptor Code: D-160 Issued: 4/08 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised:   The Director of Schools and all other employees who handle school monies shall be bonded in order to indemnify the school system against the loss of any funds.       Legal Reference...

Section C:     General School Administration Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Administrative Reports Descriptor Code: C-141 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 3/17 The Director of Schools shall make annual reports concerning conditions of efficiency and needs of theschool system. Included in the reports shall be information...

Section B:     School Board Operations Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Board Member Development Descriptor Code: B-210 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 10/17 The Director of Schools shall maintain all school system records required by law, regulation and board policy. Any citizen of Tennessee, state official or other aut...

Category: Procedure: Business Management  School Nutrition Program Charges Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-E-191 September 2019   Students unable to pay for meals at the time of meal service are allowed to charge breakfast and lunch. Students charging breakfast and/or lunch will receive reimbursable meals. Charging meals is a courtesy...

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Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Child Custody/Parental Access Descriptor Code: J-390 Issued: 10/96 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 1/22 The Board presumes that the person who enrolls a student in school is the student's custodial parent orlegal guardian. Unless a Tennessee court, or other recognized state court of ...

Section C:     General School Administration Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Advertising and Solicitation In Schools Descriptor Code: C-180 Issued: 11/12 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 4/24 No part of the district, including the facilities, email addresses, the name, the staff, and the students, shall be used for solicitation or pr...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Non-Tenure Descriptor Code: G-331 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 2/16 Non-tenured teachers are subject to the same rules and regulations and are entitled to the privileges of employment enjoyed by tenured teachers except that they have no claim upon continu...

Section E:     Business Management Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Community Use of School Facilities Descriptor Code: E-130 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 1/23 Revised: 8/22 GENERAL REGULATIONS School buildings and grounds or portions thereof may be used for auxiliary, educational, recreational,cultural, and such other purposes as ...

Category: Procedure: Students  Technology Device Returns  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-J-270 January 2021    PURPOSE   This procedure is to ensure the collection of information technology (IT) devices is consistent across the Knox County school district.  This procedure applies to all student and staff assigned devices (to include ...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Tutoring for Pay Descriptor Code: G-450 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 4/12 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 ...

Category: Procedure: Students  Discipline Procedure Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-J-190  June 1997   October 2003 Reference Policy Handbook:   MISBEHAVIORS: LEVELS I, II, III, IV (Policy Handbook – J-190)       examples are NOT an exclusive listing       under Disciplinary Procedures: (add to the same line as follows: Disciplinary P...

Category: Procedure: Fiscal Management Purchasing  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-D-230-1 June 1997  May 2011  All purchases made by the school system shall be in compliance with guidelines provided in the Tennessee Internal School Uniform Accounting Policy Manual or Knox County Purchasing Department Manual as appropriate.  A copy of...

Section D:     Fiscal Management Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Fundraising Activities  Descriptor Code: D-280 Issued: 9/19 Reviewed: 3/24 Revised: 5/24 GENERAL   The following general guidelines shall be followed: Fundraising activities shall be authorized by the Board and shall be for the purpose of supplementing funds fo...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Dress Code Descriptor Code: J-260 Issued: 10/00 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 1/24 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DRESS CODE The standards for elementary school dress reflect "common sense" and a concern for each child's comfort, safety, cleanliness, and sense of modesty. There is a strong rela...

Section E:     Business Management Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   School Nutrition Program Charges Descriptor Code: E-191 Issued: 7/16 Reviewed: 7/23 Revised: 9/23 GENERAL Ensuring that students are offered wholesome, nutritious and appealing meals helps ensure that students are ready to engage in the rigorous instruction a...

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Test Security Descriptor Code: I-383 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 8/23 Revised: 8/17 Knox County test security measures conform to Tennessee law and guidelines provided by the StateDepartment of Education. BUILDING-LEVEL TEST COORDINATORS Each school...

Section B:     School Board Operations Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Policy Development and Adoption Descriptor Code: B-200 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 6/24 Revised: 8/24 Policies are principles adopted by the Board of Education to serve as guidelines and goals for the successful and efficient functioning of Knox County Schools...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Alternative School Services Descriptor Code: J-281 Issued: 7/03 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 1/22 I. Students who have been suspended from their regular school program for longer than ten (10) consecutive school days shall be offered alternative school services unless the principa...

Category: Procedure: Human Resources  Filling of Existing Vacancies and Transfers  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-G-360 June 1997  January 2009 A list of teachers (transfer roster) requesting a transfer by March 31 to a position in your school or department will be provided if a transfer roster is available.  In the event there are n...

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Curriculum Descriptor Code: I-110 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 7/23 Revised: 3/16 The Knox County Schools will implement the Tennessee State Standards in compliance with the State ofTennessee. The primary responsibility for the effective operation of...

Section D:     Fiscal Management Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Payroll  Descriptor Code: D-190 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 2/17 Salaried personnel shall be paid in twelve equal monthly installments on the 25th (or the last working day preceding the 25th) of each calendar month.  Hourly personnel shall be paid on a...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Smoking and Use of Tobacco Descriptor Code: G-211 Issued: 6/00 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 5/23 The Knox County Board of Education recognizes that smoking represents a health and safety hazard which has serious consequences for the smoker and the nonsmoker. The Board...

Category: Procedure: Students  Use of Personal Communication Devices in School  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-J-240 June 1997     Refer to policy.   Always provide for due process.  For consistency, administrators agree that the following discipline be imposed:  First offense: return collected items to parent/guardians. Second offen...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Supervision of Students Descriptor Code: J-380 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 11/13 Students shall be under the supervision of school personnel, either certified or classified, at all times,including play periods and lunch periods, as well as, during the school day and ...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Student Insurance Program Descriptor Code: J-340 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 1/22 Student accident insurance shall be made available for purchase on an optional basis to all Knox CountySchools students. Information and the opportunity to enroll will be made available...

Section D:     Fiscal Management Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Capital Asset Investment and Management Descriptor Code: D-211 Issued: 5/16 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 3/23 Purpose:   The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines for the acquisition and reporting of capital assets in order to provide information for cap...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Administrative Leave or Suspension Descriptor Code: G-370 Issued: 6/00 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 8/17 The Director of Schools may place on leave or suspend an employee of the school system at any time when deemed necessary.   The Director of Schools may place an em...

Section D:     Fiscal Management Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Technology Purchases  Descriptor Code: D-233 Issued: 3/21 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised:   PURPOSE   This policy is to ensure that the procurement of information technology (IT) hardware and software is consistent across the Knox County school district.  This is to fa...

Section D:     Fiscal Management Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Purchasing  Descriptor Code: D-230 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 4/24 The Board will purchase competitively and seek maximum educational value for every dollar expended. Purchasing will be done in compliance with the Procurement Code of Knox County and i...

Category: Procedure: Fiscal Management Grants Management  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-D-270 March 2016  July 2016 Per Board Policy D-270, all grants must be approved by the Board of Education before funds may be received by the Knox County Schools (KCS).  This procedure outlines the process that district and schoolbased employees ...

Category: Procedure: Human Resources  Dismissal of Classified Personnel  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-G-520  July 2021     INTRODUCTION   Principals and supervisor recommendations play an important part in determining whether classified employees are not recommended for continued employment at the end of the school year.  As each s...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Introduction to Human Resources Policies  Descriptor Code: G-100 Issued: 6/23 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 8/17 Focused and responsive human resources activities are essential in achieving the goals and objectives     of the Board.  The primary human resource goals an...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Student Teachers and Teacher Interns Descriptor Code: G-480 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 8/17 In the Knox County Schools, student teachers are those students enrolled in a higher education program that requires completion of a semester length teaching exp...

Category: Procedure: School Board Operations Open Records Requests  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-B-210 October 2016  December 2023  The Director of Schools shall maintain all school district records required by law, regulation, and Board policy. The records maintained, unless prohibited by federal or state law or regulation, shall ...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Code of Behavior and  Discipline Descriptor Code: J-190 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 10/23 Revised: 12/23 The Director of Schools shall be responsible for the overall implementation and supervision of the Board’s policies of behavior and discipline and shall ensure that students at ...

Category: Procedure: Fiscal Management Student Activity Funds Management Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-D-240-1 June 1997  August 2001  Revenue raised for specific purposes must be expended for that purpose, unless otherwise authorized in writing by both the activity group sponsor and the principal.   An annual audit of the account a...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Procedural Due Process  Descriptor Code: J-181 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 10/23 Revised: 12/23  Before school authorities administer disciplinary measures, reasonable inquiry shall be made to determine  the truth of what happened. The nature of this inquiry will vary in degree wit...

Section D:     Fiscal Management Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Annual Operating Budget Descriptor Code: D-110 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 5/21 The school system budget is the operational plan stated in financial terms which describe the programs to be conducted during the fiscal year which begins July 1 and ends J...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Service Animals Descriptor Code: J-570 Issued: 12/10 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 10/16 The Knox County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of disability, and complies with all state and federal laws, regulations, and rules regarding the use of service animals by students w...

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Gifted and Talented Descriptor Code: I-150 Issued: 2/08 Reviewed: 10/23 Revised: 9/23 The Knox County Board of Education is committed to providing an appropriately challenging academicenvironment, which focuses on high achievement standards thr...

Category: Procedure: Fiscal Management Re-Allocation of Student Activity Funds  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-D-240-2 December 2001    Student activity funds are monies that are deposited in each school’s individual bank account. These monies are comprised of fund raising proceeds, County allocations, and donations. Student activity...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Student Psychological Services Descriptor Code: J-360 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 2/24 The Director of Schools shall develop and support a program for making psychological servicesaccessible to all students. School psychologists will collaborate with and support stud...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Collaborative Conferencing Descriptor Code: G-110 Issued: 11/12 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised:   The Board of Education believes that a meaningful interest-based dialogue with professional educators is a productive and constructive means to solve problems and enhance th...

Section D:     Fiscal Management Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Donations, Gifts, and Bequests  Descriptor Code: D-100 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 3/23 The Board shall practice sound fiscal management procedures which guarantee maximum use of all resources provided.  In fiscal management, the Board seeks to achieve...

Category: Procedure: Business Management  Contracted Bus Service  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-E-100-1 June 1997 October 2008 CONTRACTORS’ DAILY TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT   The contractor is the primary initiator of the transportation program for the Knox County Board of Education. The contractor is an independently established bus...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Student Performance Descriptor Code: J-490 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 11/17 The following guidelines shall be used by principals in determining whether or not students may participate in community-sponsored activities during school hours:  The participation in the p...

Category: Procedure: Fiscal Management Payroll   Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-D-190 June 1997  August 2001 In an average month no less than six payrolls are produced: some months this number increases to nine. Deadlines must be adhered to or these payrolls to be available to employees at the scheduled time.  Changes in payroll cann...

Category: Procedure: Business Management  School Security Division Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-E-150-1  September 2020   ORGANIZATION AND FOCUS   The Knox County Schools shall maintain a School Security Division to support, enhance and coordinate the implementation of school safety and security policies, procedures and practices o...

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Value-Added Assessment Teacher Effect Data Access, Distribution and Security Descriptor Code: I-390 Issued: 10/96 Reviewed: 8/23 Revised: 4/13 The estimates of specific teacher effects on the educational progress of students will not be apublic...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Accidents and Illnesses Descriptor Code: J-420 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 4/14 Parent(s) of all students shall provide the schools with   the following information:  Parents’ location and phone number during the school day;  The name, address and phone number of the...

Category: Procedure: Business Management  Distribution Center Ordering Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-E-110-8 June 1997 October 2003 When scheduling the use of a school facility before or after school hours, the following steps must be taken to assure the use of utilities.   Complete the Energy Management Request Form. Provide at lea...

Category: Procedure: Students  School Admissions  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-J-150  June 1997   February 1999  Recommended: Non-handicapped students – If they cannot graduate by age 20 upon reentry, refer to Center School, Adult Evening School, or GED.  Refer to Form: CI-228 Tennessee Child Health Record.  Knox County Schools, Ea...

Category: Procedure: School Board Operations Submission of Items for Board of Education Agenda Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-B-162 March 2016 May 2024 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING AGENDA The Executive Committee of the Board of Education is responsible for developing an agenda for each meeting. The Executive Committee is made up of the...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Personnel Files  Descriptor Code: G-180 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 5/23 The Director of Schools or his designee(s) is authorized to maintain personnel records and to permit inspection of the same. The following personnel records shall be maintained in t...

Category: Procedure: School Board Operations Submission of Items for Board of Education Agenda Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-B-230 August 2023    In accordance with Tennessee law and Knox County Board of Education Policy B-230 “Civility Code,” actions that are prohibited and may result in an individual receiving either a provisional...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Students Experiencing  Homelessness Descriptor Code: J-140 Issued: 5/03 Reviewed: 10/23 Revised: 12/23 To ensure that students experiencing homelessness, referred to as students in transition by ESSA, shall have equal access to the same free, appropriate public education as pr...

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Instructional Goals and Objectives Descriptor Code: I-260 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 8/23 Revised: 10/23 The Knox County Board of Education welcomes the assistance of volunteers in supporting a high-qualityeducational experience for students in our...

Section F:     Facility Expansion Program Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   New Project Planning Descriptor Code: F-150 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 1/23 Revised: 6/17 ARCHITECT SELECTION  Believing that several separate architects or architectural firms will produce a wider range of experience and talent which should result in deve...

Category: Procedure: School Board Operations Complaints and Appeals to the Board Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-B-171 March 2018   ADDRESSING COMPLAINTS All complaints should be channeled through the appropriate supervisory chain of responsibility before being brought to the Board. Employees of Knox County Schools should refer to Boa...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Student Solicitations Descriptor Code: J-500 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 6/08 The schools shall avoid exploiting students, whether by advertising or otherwise promoting products orservices, soliciting funds or information, or securing participation in non-school rela...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Misbehaviors and Disciplinary Options Descriptor Code: J-191 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 9/24 Revised: 10/24 The behavior code addresses the language used by students, respect for all school employees, fighting, threats, bullying, harassment, weapons on school property or at school...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Student Counseling Program Descriptor Code: J-330 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 2/24 The school counseling program shall provide comprehensive services aligning with the Tennessee Comprehensive School Counseling Model of Practice. School counselors work strategically a...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Out-of-District Student  Transfer to the Regional  STEM Academy Descriptor Code: J-154 Issued: 7/16 Reviewed: 10/23 Revised: 12/23 The Knox County Board of Education established a regional Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) school, the L&N STEM Academy...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Appointment of Hearing Officers   Descriptor Code: G-390 Issued: 5/10 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 11/17 Every two years, the Director of Schools shall recommend, and the Board of Education shall approve, a slate of impartial hearing officers to conduct termination he...

Category: Procedure: Instructional Goals and Objectives  Use of Copyrighted Materials in Educational Settings Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-I-231 November 2023   INTRODUCTION   All employees shall adhere to the provisions of the United States Code regarding the copying, distribution, and/or use of copyrighted materials.  Any other u...

Section D:     Fiscal Management Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Donations, Gifts, and Bequests Descriptor Code: D-130 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 4/24 The Director of Schools is authorized to accept donations, gifts, and bequests to the school system and may designate others to accept donations, gifts, and bequests...

Category: Procedure: Business Management  Asbestos Safety Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-E-110-5 June 1997 October 2003 The Maintenance Department is to be notified immediately whenever it is suspected that asbestos-containing materials have been disturbed.  RESPONSIBILITY FOR ABATEMENT/REMOVAL FROM SCHOOLS   The removal of asbestos ...

Category: Procedure: Human Resources  Determining Reasonable Accommodations  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-G-420-1 June 1997  July 2021   Employee meets with direct supervisor to request job accommodation based on disability.  Direct supervisor contacts ADA Coordinator to determine if the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applie...

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Wellness Policy Descriptor Code: I-440 Issued: 4/06 Reviewed: 8/23 Revised: 11/21 The Board of Education recognizes the link between student wellness and academic achievement. In order  to implement overall wellness for students, the plan below...

Category: Procedure: Human Resources  Tuition Assistance Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-G-320  May 2008  January 2009   The procedures and application are broad guidelines developed by Knox County Schools Human Resources Department to assist with implementation and organizational decisions. The procedures detailed therein are an atte...

Category: Procedure: Business Management  Community Use of School Facilities  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-E-130-1 June 1997 October 2021  The public use of school buildings and property is permitted in accordance with Board of Education policy E-130 (Community Use of School Facilities) and these procedures at any time the principa...

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Authorization for a Grade Change  Descriptor Code: I-311 Issued: 10/08 Reviewed: 8/23 Revised:   Only the teacher of record is authorized to initiate a grade change. The teacher must providedocumentation and the rationale for the grade change. ...

Category: Procedure: Fiscal Management Returned Checks Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-D-150-2  August 2001    Checks returned to the school bookkeeper will be collected by the school bookkeeper.  If the school ascertains that if it cannot recover the funds, it may be forwarded to the KCS Finance Department for assistance in collectio...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Student Publications Descriptor Code: J-470 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 10/13 STUDENT RIGHTS The student shall be allowed to responsibly express himself and to disseminate his views in writing. Any student may submit articles and editorials for school-sponsored publi...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Working Conditions  Descriptor Code: G-420 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 6/12 All teachers are expected to assume some duties other than those relating to the classroom: sponsoring clubs, the school newspaper, the annual, school plays, etc.   Attendance at...

Category: Procedure: Business Management  Emergency Calls for School Buildings/Campus Issues Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-E-110-1 June 1997 May 2011 Refer to Knox County Board of Education Policy E-110.   TELEPHONE PROCEDURES   All requests should be made to the Maintenance Department. Give your school name. Give your name and your...

Category: Procedure: Students  Zero Tolerance Expulsions  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-J-194  October 2003   A student who commits a zero tolerance violation is subject to expulsion from school for a period of not less than one calendar year except that the Superintendent may modify the expulsion on a case by case basis. TCA 49-6-3...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Emergency and Legal Leave  Descriptor Code: G-460 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 1/21 EMERGENCY LEAVE   An immediate supervisor may grant a certificated employee emergency leave during the workday for a sudden, unexpected occurrence demanding immediate atte...

Section E:     Business Management Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Traffic and Parking Controls  Descriptor Code: E-160 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 1/23 Revised: 5/08 The principal of each school shall develop and implement a plan to ensure maximum vehicular andpedestrian safety for the school’s campus and shall submit it to the ...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Third Party Funded Positions Descriptor Code: G-490 Issued: 1/11 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: From time to time foundations, school support organizations, parent groups and other third parties may express an interest in providing financial resources to support staff p...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Adrenal Insufficiency Descriptor Code: J-358 Issued: 11/17 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 2/24 Adrenal insufficiency occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough hormones. These hormones include cortisol, sometimes called a “stress hormone,” which is essential for life. Adre...

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Instructional Goals and Objectives Descriptor Code: I-221 Issued: 12/98 Reviewed: 8/23 Revised: 10/23 Knox County Schools operates and maintains a website for the purpose of serving as a resource for students, staff, parents and community membe...

Employees in regular, temporary, or interim positions shall be granted leave without pay for military service, legislative service, maternity, adoption, recuperation of health or visitation of a spouse, child or parent deployed for military duty out of the country who has been granted rest and recuperation leave and educational improvements or other...

Section C:     General School Administration Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Qualifications and Duties of the Director of Schools Descriptor Code: C-123 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 7/23 QUALIFICATIONS: A visionary leader who is highly qualified and has significant experience in education. A master’s degree in educat...

Category: Procedure: Business Management  Notification of Potentially Dangerous Conditions – Vegetation Spraying Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-E-120-4 June 1997 February 1999  VEGETATION SPRAYING AT FACILITIES FORM (SMO4A)   This form will be presented by Knox County School employees before the use of vegetation control chemicals at...

Category: Procedure: Human Resources  Placing Information in Personnel Files Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-G-180  June 1997 July 2021  The Superintendent or his or her designee is responsible for notifying employees of the types of records kept in the personnel file and the uses of the records. Employee records, except those designa...

Category: Procedure: Business Management  Key, Proximity Card, and Access Code Procedure Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-E-150-2 July 2019  September 2023 This document establishes procedures governing the issuance, care and security of all keys (mechanical and electronic) and access codes provided to employees of Knox County Schools....

Category: Procedure: Business Management  Traffic and Parking Controls  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-E-160 August 2001    Any changes in traffic or parking patterns should be coordinated with the transportation and security departments. (Refer to E-170, page 1, lines 1-5.) ...

Category: Procedure: Human Resources  Evaluation Grievances   Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-G-130  July 2012    Refer to policy G-130.   A. Through this procedure, principals, teachers, and other school-based certified personnel may challenge the following, relative to their evaluation:              Accuracy of the data  Adherence t...

Category: Procedure: Human Resources  Hiring Instructional Assistants   Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-G-290-6 June 1997  January 2009 To apply for a position as an instructional assistant, an applicant must complete a classified application and it will be processed by Human Resources Department. Applicants must have a high school ed...

Section B:     School Board Operations Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Board Committees Descriptor Code: B-140 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 1/17 GENERAL   The Board shall operate without standing committees, except for the Executive Committee; however, special committees composed of Board members may be appointed by ...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Employee Complaints and Grievances Descriptor Code: G-130 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 6/17 DEFINITIONS   Complaint: A complaint is a request for remedy or redress of a situation brought by an employee in regard to Board policy and any instances which do ...

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Instructional Goals and Objectives Descriptor Code: I-120 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 7/23 Revised: 9/23 Early admission into college may be considered for a qualified 12th grade student who has at least a 3.5grade point average and a minimum ACT co...

Category: Procedure: Instructional Goals and Objectives  Electronic Mail Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-I-220-4  September 2001    E-mail has become one of the most used communications tools in both our constituents’ homes and their workplaces. As a portion of Knox County Schools’ contract with the recommended contractor for the Tenn...

Category: Procedure: Business Management  Duties of Driver Assistants  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-E-172-3  June 1997   If principal or designee has knowledge of anyone other than the driver and eligible students on board, the bus contractor should be notified, as well as the Transportation Department....

Category: Procedure: Business Management  Scheduling and Routing Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-E-171 June 1997 October 2008 NOTIFICATION OF ROUTE CHANGES   Drivers and contractors cannot change a bus route or add or delete stops unless the change has been approved by the Transportation Department. The Transportation Department will ...

Category: Procedure: Business Management  Truck Driver Services Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-E-100-2 June 1997 August 2001 MAINTENANCE TRUCK DRIVER SERVICES   Fill out maintenance work order form. [BO-129] Mail work order form to maintenance department. 3. Work order should contain specific information: Specific name of person requ...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Compensation Guides and Contracts for Professional Personnel  Descriptor Code: G-240 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 5/23 Upon employment, all certified personnel must enter into a contract with the Board at a fixed salary before assuming any duties. The Dir...

Section F:     Facility Expansion Program Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Alterations and Modifications to Facilities Descriptor Code: F-110 Issued: 9/01 Reviewed: 1/23 Revised: 4/17 Facilities include all structures, real property and campus environs subject to the oversight of the Board. Alterations, modifications and/or a...

Category: Procedure: Human Resources  Qualifications and Duties of Teachers  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-G-280 August 2019    It is the goal of Knox County Schools that all students attending Knox County Schools will receive their instruction from appropriately qualified teachers and staff.  The District complies with Tennessee De...

Section A:     School District Organization Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Extended School Day/Year Programs and School-Age Childcare Descriptor Code: A-142 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 12/16 The Board authorizes the establishment and operation of Extended School Day/Year Programs in any of its schools.  These progr...

Section D:     Fiscal Management Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Financial Reports  Descriptor Code: D-171 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 2/17 The Executive Committee shall submit to the Board at each regular Board meeting a report of all committee business transacted since the last regular meeting. The Director of Sch...

Section E:     Business Management Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Testing of Drinking Water for Contamination Descriptor Code: E-21 Issued: 12/18 Reviewed: 1/23 Revised:   The Director of Schools shall implement testing procedures as appropriate to comply with federal, stateand local statutory and regulatory requirements wi...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Complaints About School Personnel  Descriptor Code: G-131 Issued: 07/95 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 6/17 Whenever a complaint about an employee is made to the Board of Education as a whole or to a Board member as an individual, it will be referred to the Director of ...

Section D:     Fiscal Management Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Expenses and Reimbursements Descriptor Code: D-200 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 2/17 The Board shall periodically review the joint Knox County – Knox County Schools Travel Policy and Regulations that are available in handbook form on the Knox County Sch...

Section F:     Facility Expansion Program Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Facility Expansion Program Goals and Objectives Descriptor Code: F-140 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 1/23 Revised: 4/17 The Board shall authorize the construction of a sufficient number of school buildings to meet the demands of present and future enrollments...

Section D:     Fiscal Management Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Energy and Utility Management Descriptor Code: E-141 Issued: 7/10 Reviewed: 1/23 Revised:   The Knox County Schools (KCS) seeks to continuously improve energy efficiency while growingsustainably and expanding educational and learning opportunities for the stude...

Section D:     Fiscal Management Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Surplus Property  Descriptor Code: D-220 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 3/17 It is the Board's intent that surplus property shall be disposed of in accordance with the Procurement Code of Knox County. Proceeds from disposal of textbooks shall be utilized ...

Section B:     School Board Operations Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Minutes Descriptor Code: B-165 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 8/16 The Director of Schools shall keep, or cause to be kept, complete and accurate minutes of all meetings of the Board.1 The draft of the minutes of the previous meeting will be made av...

Section B:     School Board Operations Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Public Forum  Descriptor Code: B-180 Issued: 3/16 Reviewed: 3/24 Revised: 5/24 The Board of Education desires to hear from individuals and/or groups on matters important to education.  Time is set aside at each Board meeting for Public Forum, during which...

Section D:     Fiscal Management Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Internal School Funds  Descriptor Code: D-241 Issued: 3/17 Reviewed: 3/24 Revised: 5/24 MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTING SYSTEM   The Board authorizes each school to receive activity funds, such as athletic funds, student organization funds, and any other funds belong...

Section F:     Facility Expansion Program Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Capital Planning Descriptor Code: F-151 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 1/23 Revised: 4/17 Capital planning is an endeavor that combines art and science in an effort to address current and projected capital needs while allowing enough flexibility to address unf...

Section E:     Business Management Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Safety Descriptor Code: E-120 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 7/23 Revised: 8/23 Within board policy, the Director of Schools/designee(s) and principal shall develop procedures for keeping school facilities safe and free from hazards. The District shall maintain contr...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Paid Parental Leave  Descriptor Code: G-467 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed:   Revised:   PAID LEAVE FOR TEACHERS   Certified employees (teachers and others who are qualified) will be granted absence from work with pay for a period of time equal to six (6) work weeks becau...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Compensation Guides and Contracts for Support Personnel Descriptor Code: G-500 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 8/17 Each employee shall be paid the salary for which he qualifies by reason of assignment as approved by the Board.   Salaries of all employees, i...

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Homework Descriptor Code: I-320 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 8/23 Revised: 10/23 Any homework shall be assigned to reinforce and strengthen content currently being studied or contentpreviously taught. It shall be designed as a focused learning experi...

Section I:     Instructional  Goals and  Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Controversial Issues Descriptor Code: I-420 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 10/23 Revised: 12/23 Free discussion of controversial issues is the heart of the educative and democratic processes. Freedomof speech and free access to information are among ...

Category: Procedure: Business Management  Checking for Asbestos Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-E-110-6 June 1997 February 1999 CHECK ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT PLANNER   Always verify through Knox County Maintenance Department work pertaining to all penetrations of asbestos (such as, but not limited to):   Floor penetrations Wall penetratio...

Category: Procedure: Business Management  Pest Control Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-E-110-10 June 1997 October 2003 If there is a problem with pests, please fax the “Pest Sighting Form” (available from Knox County Schools Maintenance and Operations) to 594-1352. Pest concerns are usually addressed within 24 hours.   PEST CONTROL SC...

Category: Procedure: Business Management  Crisis Management  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-E-123 August 2001  January 2009 The principal shall develop a Crisis Management Plan for use in such instances as, but not limited to, suicides, shootings, and death of a student, parent or faculty or staff member.   Once the principal has bee...

Category: Procedure: Human Resources  Employee Threat Assessment Protocol  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-G-100  February 2011  July 2021  Refer to Knox County Board of Education Policy G-100.   1. Reporting   Any and all reports to principals of employee misconduct, threats, or serious concerns about a potential danger posed by an e...

Category: Procedure: Human Resources  Hiring Secretaries Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-G-290-7  June 1997  January 2009  Advertise all vacant positions through the Human Resources Department. Review on-line applications of interested candidates and complete the interview process. All current Knox County Schools employees who submit ...

Category: Procedure: Human Resources  Tenure  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-G-330  July 2021    Employees who are eligible for tenure pursuant to Knox County Board of Education Policy G-330 and Tennessee Code Annotated § 49-5-501 will be presented to the Board of Education for approval.  The list of employees eligible for tenure wil...

Category: Procedure: Human Resources  Non-Tenure  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-G-331   February 2016  July 2021 INTRODUCTION Principal recommendations play an important part in determining whether non-tenured teachers are offered re-employment or “non-renewed” at the end of the school year. As each school year begins, principals ne...

Category: Procedure: Human Resources  Sick Leave  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-G-461  June 1997 July 2021 SICK LEAVE  Sick leave may be taken for personal illness, accidents, death or illness of immediate family member, to include wife, husband, parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, mother-inlaw, father...

Category: Procedure: Human Resources  Child Care and Maternity Leave  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-G-463-2 June 1997  July 2021 An employee may take a child care leave. The child must be under the age of two and proof of age may be required.  An employee may take maternity leave. The request must include a doctor’s statement giving...

Category: Procedure: Human Resources  Long Term Leave of Absence Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-G-463-4 July 1995  October 2008  Employees in regular, temporary, or interim positions shall be granted leave without pay for military service, legislative service, maternity, adoption, recuperation of health or visitation of a spouse, chi...

Category: Procedure: Human Resources  Substitute Teachers Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-G-470  June 1997 July 2021 Substitute teachers are those teachers used to replace teachers on leave or to fill short term vacancies. All substitute teaches shall be employed and paid by the board.  Each principal shall be provided names of all au...

Category: Procedure: Instructional Goals and Objectives  Interscholastic Athletics Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-G-171-1  June 1997   Refer to policy. Principal responsible for implementation.   Knox County Schools, Administrative Guidelines for Athletics Programs Gender Equity, 1997. Refer to Athletic Director.   Knox County School...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Glucagon Administration Descriptor Code: J-354 Issued: 2/04 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 2/24 There must be a parent/legal guardian signature giving permission prior to training school employees.School employees who volunteer, under no duress or pressure and have been properly tra...

Category: Procedure: Instructional Goals and Objectives  Uniform Grading Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-I-341 December 2020 January 2021 Four (4) percentage points shall be added to the grades used to calculate the semester average for dualenrollment courses taken by a student at an institution of higher education (IHE). The district...

Section E:     Business Management Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Security of School Property Descriptor Code: E-150 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 1/23 Revised: 4/23 The Director of Schools shall establish procedures as required to adequately protect school propertywhich shall include, but not be limited to: Closing and securing t...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Dismissal of Classified Personnel Descriptor Code: G-520 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised: 10/13 Classified employees are employed at will and may be dismissed as appropriate by the Director of Schools when the Director has determined their services are not sa...

Category: Procedure: Instructional Goals and Objectives  School Library Collection Development  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-I-241  September 2022    INTRODUCTION   The primary purpose of the school library is to enrich and support the educational program of the school.  A comprehensive and high-quality collection of print material...

Category: Procedure: Instructional Goals and Objectives  Title I  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-I-280 June 1997    Refer to policy.   Knox County Schools Title I Handbook FY (Year) (173 Pages) ...

Category: Procedure: Instructional Goals and Objectives  Promotion, Retention, Acceleration Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-I-110 June 1997    Refer to policy.  Knox County Schools, Retention Guidelines (Memo).  Elementary Department. ...

Category: Procedure: Instructional Goals and Objectives  Reporting Student Progress   Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-I-310 June 1997    Knox County Schools, report cards for each school division.  Elementary, Middle and High School Departments. ...

Category: Procedure: Instructional Goals and Objectives  Interscholastic Sports Examination Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-I-172 January 2009     In Tennessee, every child entering school for the first time is required to have a physical examination. A doctor of medicine, osteopathic physician, physician assistant, certified nurse pr...

Category: Procedure: Instructional Goals and Objectives  Public Charter Schools   Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-I-450  October 2023    When there are breaches in charter contracts or violations of State and Federal laws, Knox County Schools must ensure that schools correct deficiencies. Charters are granted autonomy for methods used...

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Early Graduation Descriptor Code: I-371 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 8/23 Revised: 10/23 Early graduation should be the result of a definite planned program, approved in advance by the principal and school counselors. The mere accumulation of credits...

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Category: Procedure: Human Resources  Work Schedule of Custodians  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-G-420-2 June 1997    Morning custodians report on the early shift as assigned by the principal and custodial foreman. They are to make sure the building is opened, cleaned and ready to receive students. The evening custodians report to w...

Category: Procedure: Business Management  Safety – Maintenance and Construction Projects Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-E-120-2 June 1997   NOTICE OF MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FORM   These projects are major repairs performed by Knox County Schools Maintenance Department, such as, but not limited to, bathroom renovation, ...

Category: Procedure: Business Management  Work Order Requests Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-E-140 June 1997 October 2008 To best serve our students and staff, KCSMO operates on a computerized work order request system.  The principal (or those designated by the principal) are the only employees who can place a work order request. Wo...

Category: Procedure: Instructional Goals and Objectives  Acquisition of Technology Resources  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-I-220-2 September 2001    TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS  Technology specifications are provided to guide district and campus administrators in their purchasing decisions regarding new technology. It is th...

Category: Procedure: Students  Attendance Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-J-120 June 1997   January 2020  A student may be absent, due to illness, no more than ten (10) days per school year with written parent excuse(s). Beyond ten (10) days per school year, a medical statement will be required.  Students should be in school for the f...

Category: Procedure: Students  Homeless Students  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-J-140 May 2003  April 2014 To ensure that homeless students have equal access to the same free appropriate public education as provided to other students, the following shall apply: Homeless students are individuals who lack a fixed, regular and adequate...

Category: Procedure: Instructional Goals and Objectives  Homeschool Student Participation in Interscholastic Athletics Descriptor Code:   Revised Date: AP-I-171-2 August 2011  March 2014  GENERAL    The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) bylaws and Knox County Board of Education Policy I-171-1 (Interscholastic Athletics) permit ...

Category: Procedure: Instructional Goals and Objectives  Family Life Instruction  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-I-110 August 2011    The Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) provides for Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to deliver the Family Life Curriculum in either of two ways: through a locally devised and implemented program1 or throug...

Category: Procedure: Instructional Goals and Objectives  Senior Classification Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-I-133 May 2016 March 2022  KNOX COUNTY’S EQUALIZATION FORMULA FOR DETERMING VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN  This formula prevents any student from either gaining an advantage or being penalized for the number of high school c...

Category: Procedure: Instructional Goals and Objectives  Special Education Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-I-160 June 1997   Knox County Schools The Special Educator Handbook  (July 1996, 265 pages)   Knox County Schools An Administrator's Guide to Discipline Under 504 and IDEA  (1995, 48 pages)   Knox County Schools Department of Pup...

Category: Procedure: Instructional Goals and Objectives  Selection of Instructional Materials other than Textbooks  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-I-211 August 2013  November 2023  GUIDING PRINCIPLES   Teachers are held accountable for implementing state-approved high-quality instructional materials as the core to the instructional c...

Category: Procedure: Instructional Goals and Objectives  Web Pages  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-I-221  December 1998 September 2001  With the introduction of network servers to the school, new possibilities for sharing information and accessing educational resources are available on a wide scale. These are powerful communication t...

Category: Procedure: Instructional Goals and Objectives  Use of Technology Resources  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-I-220-3  September 2001    1. Acceptable Use of Knox County School District Technology Resources  The Knox County School District provides technology resources to its students and staff for educational and administrati...

Category: Procedure: Instructional Goals and Objectives  Access to Electronic Media  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-I-220-1 December 1998    Refer to policy. Principal responsible for implementation.   Refer to Forms:  MC-107 Acceptable Use of Electronic Media Agreement MC-108 Guidelines for Acceptable Use of Electronic Media  See Re...

Category: Procedure: Instructional Goals and Objectives  File Servers  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-I-220-5 September 2001   The Knox County School District provides file servers at both the district and school sites to facilitate curriculum, communication, and the management of data.  1. General Information regarding District Serv...

Category: Procedure: General School Administration Visitors to the Schools Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-C-210 June 1997 October 2003 The principal or designee has the authority to determine the persons who may visit school (or campus) in accordance with policy.  All visitors are required to report to the school office upon entering...

Category: Procedure: Instructional Goals and Objectives  Test Security Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-I-383 June 1997    Refer to policy. Research and Evaluation Office, Principal, Building level testing coordinator, teachers, and proctors responsible for implementation.  State Department of Education, Mandated Testing of Home School...

Category: Procedure: Instructional Goals and Objectives  Organization for Instruction Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-I-190 June 1997    Knox County Schools, High School Program of Studies (pink book), and System-wide Curriculum for Elementary and Middle Schools, Grades K - 8 (blue book). Instruction Department. ...

Category: Procedure: Instructional Goals and Objectives  Reconsideration of Instructional Materials and Textbooks Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-I-212 June 1997  November 2023  Refer to Board Policy I-212.   The Principal, Executive Director of Learning and Literacy, and Supervisor of Academic Resources are generally responsible for ...

Section J:     Students Knox County Board of Education Descriptor Term:   Bus Conduct Descriptor Code: J-250 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 12/23 Revised: 9/17 The school bus is an extension of school activity; therefore, students shall conduct themselves on the bus in a manner consistent with the established standards for safety and classroom behavior. Stu...

Section G:     Human Resources Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Social Media  Descriptor Code: G-161 Issued: 10/18 Reviewed: 3/23 Revised:   SOCIAL MEDIA Social media has become an increasingly important part of the District’s ability to communicate with families, students, staff and the community. The purpose of this policy ...

Category: Procedure: Students  Compulsory Attendance  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-J-122 June 1997   February 1999   Knox County Schools Attendance/Social Services Department Handbook (July 1995, 27 pages)   Tennessee Department of Education Student Membership and Attendance Accountability Procedures Manual (September 1996, 60 page...

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   ESL Program Policy Descriptor Code: I-290 Issued: 2/06 Reviewed: 8/23 Revised: 10/23 The English as a Second Language (ESL) Program Policy is designed to set minimum standards forTennessee school districts in providing services to non-English l...

Section E:     Business Management Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Private Vehicles for Transporting Students Descriptor Code: E-100 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 1/23 Revised: 6/17 The Board recognizes that certain employees may need to use their private vehicles for school purposes.The following provisions apply to such use withi...