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This page contains links to the ORS Board Policies. Included here is the table of contents. Please refer to the table of contents to locate the section for the appropriate policy. All policies are in .pdf format and will open with Adobe Acrobat Reader.


Table of Contents	(1 Files)
Table of Contents for Board Policies
I. General Administration	(41 Files)
OFFICIAL NAME OF THE SCHOOL SYSTEM
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
OTHER OFFICERS OF ADMINISTRATION
SELECTION OF SUPERINTENDENT: Revised, Superintendent of Schools Recruitment and Selection, Descriptor Code 5.801
PREPARATION OF THE BUDGET: Revised, Annual Operating Budget, Descriptor Code 2.200
TRANSFER OF FUNDS WITHIN SCHOOL BUDGET: Revised, Line Item Transfer Authority, Descriptor Code 2.201
INVESTMENT OF EXCESS OPERATING FUNDS: Revised, Investment of Excess Operating Funds, Descriptor Code 2.402
PROCEDURES FOR CONTRACTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS
INVENTORY OF FIXED ASSETS AND EQUIPMENT: Revised, Inventories, Descriptor Code 2.702
DISPOSAL OF OBSOLETE OR SURPLUS PROPERTY: Revised, Personal Property Sales, Descriptor Code 2.403
BONDING OF EMPLOYEES: Revised, Bonded Employees, Descriptor Code 2.600
AUDIT OF SCHOOL FUNDS: Revised, Audits, Descriptor Code 2.703
FUNDING OF SPECIAL PROGRAMS: Revised, Expenditure of Funds, Descriptor Code 2.800
FOOD SERVICES: Revised, Food Service Management, Descriptor Code 3.500
Food Safety Policy
Transfer of Records and Assets
GRANTS: Revised, Revenues, Descriptor Code 2.400
PUBLIC RELATIONS
COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES: Revised, Community Use of School Facilities, Descriptor Code 3.206
USE OF SCHOOL EQUIPMENT: Revised, Equipment and Supplies Leasing and Renting, Descriptor Code 3.301
SCHOOL PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY DRIVES AND COLLECTIONS
USE OF SCHOOLS TO PUBLICIZE COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
SALESPERSONS AND COMMERCIAL REPRESENTATIVES: Revised, Vendor Relations, Descriptor Code 2.809
School Support Organizations
NEW SCHOOL FACILITIES PLANNING: Revised, Facilities Planning, Descriptor Code 3.208
CONTRACTS FOR SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION: Revised, New Project Planning, Descriptor Code 3.211
EMPLOYMENT OF CONTRACTORS, ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS: Revised, Facilities Planning--Involvement of Architects, Descriptor Code 3.212
PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY: Revised, Project Financing, Descriptor Code 3.214
NAMING FACILITIES: Revised, Naming New Facilities, Descriptor Code 3.210
SCHOOL BOUNDARIES: Revised, School Attendance Areas, Descriptor Code 1.703
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY
HARASSMENT: Revised, Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying of Students, Descriptor Code 6.304
EMERGENCY CLOSING OF SCHOOLS
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE TO SECURE FEDERAL SURPLUS PROPERTY: Revised, Purchasing, Descriptor Code 2.805
TRAVEL FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL: Expenses and Reimbursements, Descriptor Code 2.804
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES
USE OF TOBACCO: Revised, Tobacco-Free Schools, Descriptor Code 1.803
Safety, Descriptor Code 3.201
Crisis Management, Descriptor Code 3.203
Emergency Preparedness Plan, Descriptor Code 3.202
II. Educational Programs and Services	(19 Files)
Length of School Day and Term
Religion in the Schools
Programs for Students with Special Needs
Minimum Standards of Instructional Programs
Credit for Out-of-School Experiences
Graduation Requirements
Correspondence Credit
Special Education Programs
Pupil Activities: Revised, Student Activities, Descriptor Code 6.700
Field Trips
Interscholastic Athletics: Revised, Interscholastic Athletics, Descriptor Code 6.713
Parent/Family Involvement, Descriptor Code 4.502
Parent Organizations/Booster Clubs, Descriptor code 4.503
Textbooks and Other Instructional Media
Pupil Progress
Cumulative Records
Administration and Interpretation of Standardized Testing
Educational Access Channel: Operation of Educational Access Channel, Descriptor Code 4.409
Extracurricular Activities for Physical Education Credit 4.303
III. Pupil Personnel Policies	(40 Files)
Legal Residence in Oak Ridge Defined: Attendance of Non-Resident Students, Descriptor Code 6.204
Entrance Age for Kindergarten and First Grade
Medical Examination, Immunization and Birth Record Required
Admission of Pupils Eighteen Years of Age or Older
Adult Education Program, Descriptor Code 4.208
Compulsory School Attendance
Home School
Attendance in District of Residence
Attendance Records and Excuses for Absences: Attendance, Descriptor Code 6.200
Attendance in Oak Ridge Schools by Non-residents of Oak Ridge: Attendance of Non-Resident Students, Descriptor Code 6.204
Foreign Exchange Students
Attendance Records and Excuses for Absences: Attendance, Descriptor Code 6.200
Attendance of Married Students
Dismissal of Children During School Hours for Non-School Sponsored Activities
Non-Resident Tuition: Attendance of Non-Resident Students, Descriptor Code 6.204
Student Fees
Waiver of Student Fees
Control of Pupil Conduct and Discipline
Vandalism
Suspension, Expulsion, and Exemption of Pupils from School Attendance
Student Wellness, Descriptor Code 6.411
Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Student and Parent Liability for Damaged, Lost, or Defaced Textbooks, Library Books, and Other School Property
Treatment and Reporting of Illnesses and Injuries of Pupils
School Health Services
School Accident Insurance
School Pictures
Gifts by Pupils
Fund-raising through School Activities Section
Interviews with Pupils by Persons from Outside the School system
Provision for Indigent Children
Use of Personal Communication Devices in School
Use of School Facilities for Student-initiated Meetings: Revised, Student Equal Access (Limited Public Forum), Descriptor Code 4.802
Handling Instances of Child Abuse and Neglect
Survey of Students: Revised, Survey of Students, Descriptor Code 6.4001
Student Counseling Program, Descriptor Code 6.400
Emergency Allergy Response Plan, Descriptor Code 6.412
Homeless Students, Descriptor Code 6.503
Migrant Students, Descriptor Code 6.504
Student Publications, Descriptor Code 6.704
IV. Personnel Policies for Professional Staff	(53 Files)
State License Requirements
Health Examinations
Credit on Salary Schedule for Prior Service...Revised, Credit on Salary Schedule for Prior Service, Descriptor Code 5.1101
Compulsory Membership in Tennessee Teachers` Consolidated Retirement System
Personnel Policies for Licensed Staff Selection, Appointment and Assignment: Revised Application and Employment
Transfer between Schools
Request for Transfer
Utilization of Career Level Educators, Descriptor Code 5.111
Personnel Records, Descriptor Code 5.114
Date of Issuing Employment Contracts
Terms of Contract for Full-time Personnel on Less Than Twelve Months` Basis
Terms of Contract for Central Office Administrators, Elementary Principals, Secondary Principals, and Supervisor of Information Systems
Contracts for Full-time Personnel
Contracts for Part-time Personnel on Half-time Basis or Greater
Temporary Contracts for Personnel on Less than Half-time Basis and Personnel Appointed to Temporary Vacancy
Change in Status for Substitute Teachers
Self-sustaining Programs and Other Substitute Service for Professional Personnel
Salary Schedules
Salary Credit for Advanced Preparation
Credit on the Salary Schedule for Experience
Payroll Deductions: Revised, Salary Deductions, Descriptor Code 2.803
Group Health Insurance: Revised, Insurance Management, Descriptor Code 3.600
Group Term Life Insurance: Revised, Insurance Management, Descriptor Code 3.600
Direct Reimbursement Dental and Eye Care Program: Revised, Insurance Management, Descriptor Code 3.600
Section 125 - Flexible Benefits: Revised, Insurance Management, Descriptor Code 3.600
Payroll Procedures, Descriptor Code 2.802
Extended Contracts, Descriptor Code 5.112
Inservice Training Program: Revised, Inservice and Staff Development Opportunities, Descriptor Code 5.113
Attendance at Professional Meetings
Leave of Absence for Professional Improvement
Sabbatical Leave for Professional Improvement: Revised, Sabbatical Leave, Descriptor 5.308
Leave of Absence for Recuperation of Health
Maternity/paternity Leave of Absence
Family and Medical Leave
Military Leave of Absence
Absence for Illness (Sick Leave)
Absence for Religious Holidays and Other Compelling Personal Reasons (Personal Leave)
Absence for Jury Duty
Absence for Reserve and National Guard Duty
Unauthorized Absences
Evaluation of Professional Staff
Tenure and Dismissal for Cause
Reduction in Force
Procedures for Resignation and Notice of Retirement
Relationships with the Oak Ridge Education Association
Participation in Policy Formulation
Participation of the Oak Ridge Education Association in Policy Development
Resolution of Problems between Staff
School Personnel Advisory Board: Revised, School Personnel Advisory Board, Descriptor Code 5.1031
Annual Salary Proposals of the Oak Ridge Education Association
Annual Salary Proposals from Principals
Released Time for Activities of Professional Associations
Released Time for the President of the Oak Ridge Education Association
V. Personnel Policies for Support Staff	(24 Files)
Procedures for Appointment and Assignment
Membership in Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System and FICA
Health Examinations
Salaries and Wages
Annual Vacation for Support Staff Employees: Revised, Vacations and Holidays, Descriptor Code 5.310
Official Holidays: Revised, Vacations and Holidays, Descriptor Code 5.310
Group Health Insurance: Revised, Insurance Management, Descriptor Code: 3.600
Group Term Life Insurance: Revised, Insurance Management, Descriptor Code: 3.600
125 - Flexible Benefits: Revised, Insurance Management, Descriptor Code: 3.600
Direct Reimbursement Dental and Eye Care Program: Revised, Insurance Management, Descriptor Code: 3.600
Absence for Personal or Family Illness (sick leave)
Absence for Personal or Family Illness (sick leave) for Food Service and Transportation Employees
Absence for Emergency Leave
Jury Duty
Family and Medical Leave
Maternity/paternity Leave of Absence
Military Leave of Absence
Other Absences - Loss of Pay; Possible Termination
Procedures for Resignations and Notice of Retirement
Termination for Unsatisfactory Services
Leave of Absence for Family Illness
Leave of Absence for Recuperation of Health
Procedures for Resolving Differences
School Personnel Advisory Board
Appendices I & II	(14 Files)
Appendix I
Revised, School Board Meetings, Descriptor Code 1.400
Revised, Notification of Meetings, Descriptor Code 1.402
Revised, Agendas, Descriptor Code 1.403
Revised, Rules of Order, Descriptor Code 1.405
Revised, Minutes, Descriptor Code 1.406
School Board Records, Descriptor Code 1.407
Revised, Expenses and Reimbursements, Descriptor Code 2.804
Appendix II
Revised, Annual Operating Budget, Descriptor Code 2.200
Revised, Audits, Descriptor Code 2.703
Revised, Expenses and Reimbursements, Descriptor Code 2.804
Revised, Purchasing, Descriptor Code 2.805
Revised, Payment Procedures, Descriptor Code 2.810
Code of Ethics	(1 Files)
Code of Ethics