Hickman County Board of Education
Monitoring:
Descriptor Term:
Descriptor Code:
Issued Date:
1.206
07/07/25
Review: Annually,
Student Board Representative
in July
Rescinds:
Issued:
1.206
10/21/24
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The Board recognizes the value of communicating with students and considering their ideas and
2
perspectives regarding the educational program. The Board also believes in supporting student
3
leadership and fostering interest in public service. In order to facilitate student input and involvement,
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the Board establishes an advisory, non-voting Student Board Representative position.
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One Student Board Representative will be selected from each High School by their principal or his/her
6
designee. Preference will be given to students who attend the TSBA Scope Conference. Student
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Board Representatives shall serve a 1-year term, starting in September. S/he shall be a current
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Hickman County High School or East Hickman High School student in good standing entering his/her
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junior or senior year. In order to receive a diversity of opinions and perspective, the children of HCSS
10
Staff and Board Members are not preferred.
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The Board may remove a Student Board Representative during the term if s/he becomes ineligible or
12
fails to fulfill his/her responsibilities. In the event of a vacancy prior to the expiration of the term, an
alternate will be appointed by the Hickman County High School/East Hickman High School principal
14
from the remaining TSBA Scope Candidates. If one is not able to serve, then the principal (s) shall
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select a student.
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Student Board Representative will:
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Attend all regularly scheduled, monthly board work sessions and business meetings.
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Contribute to board discussion by being prepared for meetings and providing student insight
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and perspective.
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Report to students about the work of the board and district activities.
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Give a report to the Board at the end of their 1-year term regarding their experience of serving
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and provide any appropriate information that may help to improve the effectiveness of such a
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service.
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Act and dress, while serving, in a manner consistent with other school board members and in
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accordance with the school board Code of Ethics.
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Maintain his/her status as a student in good standing during his/her term of service.
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Student Board Representative may:
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Attend some board special events and meetings after consultation with the Board mentor, and if
30
scheduling allows.
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Present a report at regular meetings regarding student activities in the district.
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Student Board Representative will NOT:
Make motions, second motions, or vote.
Version Date:
Student Board Representative
1.206
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Attend executive sessions.
2
Hold board offices.
3
Participate in board discussions or receive board materials concerning topics such as, but not
4
limited to sensitive personnel matters, legal action strategy, negotiations strategy, individual
5
student discipline, financial discussions or other confidential matters as deemed necessary by
6
the Board.
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Receive compensation for their service to the school board.
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The Board will:
9
The Chair shall appoint a board member to serve as a mentor to each of the student board
10
members. This mentor shall serve as the primary contact between the student members and
11
the full board. The mentor will work with the student board members to support scheduling,
12
meeting preparation, and other duties as necessary.
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Ensure that the Student Board Representative receives training and monthly materials needed to
14
satisfactorily serve.
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Consider, respectfully, the Student Board Representative's positions and recommendations as
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one element of its decision-making process.
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Hickman County Board of Education
Descriptor Term:
Descriptor Code:
Issued Date:
3.404
05/06/24
Private Vehicles
Rescinds:
Issued:
3.404
04/04/22
1
The Board recognizes that certain employees may need to use their private vehicles for school
2
purposes regularly or occasionally. To safeguard the school system, employees and students in matters
3
of liability, particularly as this relates to an employee transporting a student or students, the following
4
policy shall be observed:
5
1. To use a private vehicle for school purposes, the employee must have the written permission of the
6
director of schools or his designee.
7
8
a. This permission may be in the form of a standing permit for employees who use their own
9
vehicles regularly for school purposes. The permit shall state the particular purpose, and
10
whether it includes transportation of students.
11
b. For all special trips involving students, including field trips, a special permit must be
12
obtained in advance for the specific trip signed by the transportation supervisor and director
13
of schools.
2. Employees so authorized to use their vehicles for school business purposes shall be provided
16
liability coverage by the school system.
17
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3. The school system shall assume no responsibility for liability in case of accident, unless the
19
employee has the proper authorization described above;
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4. The Board specifically forbids any employee to transport students for school purposes without
22
prior authorization by the director of schools or his designee; and
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5. No student shall be sent on school errands in his, an employee's, or a system-owned vehicle.
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The Board recognizes that volunteer parent drivers are often needed to use their private vehicles for
26
school purposes. The volunteer parent drivers who use a private vehicle must provide proof of vehicle
27
liability insurance coverage in the form of an insurance certificate in a sufficient amount, as
28
determined by the director of schools. 1
Legal References
I. TCA 29-20-403(b)(3); Tenn. Att'y Gen. Op. No. 04-
136 (August 24, 2004)
Version Date: May 9, 2024
Hickman County Board of Education
Descriptor Term:
Descriptor Code:
Issued Date:
3.500
06/03/24
Food Service Management
Rescinds:
Issued:
3.500
04/04/22
1
The School Nutrition Program will be operated on a nonprofit basis and will comply with all rules and
2
regulations pertaining to nutrition, health, sanitation, internal accounting procedures, and service of
3
foods and will meet all state and federal and local requirements necessary for participation.
4
The system's food service supervisor will oversee the program. All products and services necessary for
5
the operation of the school nutrition department shall be procured using the Board-approved
6
procurement plan which must comply with federal and state purchasing procedures.
7
School Nutrition may include the following programs: National School Lunch Program, Fresh Fruit
8
and Vegetable Program, School Breakfast Program, Seamless Summer Option and Afterschool Snack
9
Program. Meals and snacks that are offered shall meet the federal requirements for reimbursement as
10
defined by federal regulations. 2
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As required for participation in the School Nutrition Programs, the Board agrees to the following:
1. Meals/snacks must be made available to all students in attendance.
13
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2. Free and reduced-price meals/snacks must be made available to students who are determined
15
eligible for these benefits.
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Students will be permitted to bring their lunches from home and to purchase allowable beverages and a
17
la carte items at school.
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The sale of competitive foods must be in compliance with all local procedures, but at a minimum must
19
be as stringent as the current federal regulations concerning competitive foods. 3
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Procedures for implementing guidelines established by the State Department of Education, School
21
Nutrition Program are on file in the district food service procedures manual.
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Students Requesting Modified Meals
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The School Nutrition Program shall make reasonable modifications to accommodate children with
24
disabilities. These modifications will be made on a case-by-case basis when supported by a written
25
statement from a licensed healthcare professional who is authorized to write prescriptions under state
26
law. The director of schools shall develop procedures for notifying parents/guardians of the process for
27
requesting meal modifications, and arrange for an impartial hearing process to resolve grievances
28
related to requests for modifications based on a disability.
Version Date: June 5, 2024
Food Service Management
3.500
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CHARGE POLICY
2
Collection of Unpaid Meal Charges
3
The district shall make reasonable efforts to collect debts resulting from unpaid meal charges prior to
4
the end of the school year. Uncollected charges from the previous fiscal year shall be considered
5
delinquent debt. The director shall establish reasonable methods and a timeframe for collection of
6
delinquent debt. Any use of third parties to collect delinquent debt must be approved by the board.
7
Upon recommendation of the director, the board may classify delinquent debt as bad debt, which shall
8
be considered uncollectable and categorized as an operating loss.⁴
9
OFFER VS. SERVICE
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Students in all schools, grades K through 12, have the option of refusing one of the four items offered
11
for breakfast. Students in all schools, grades K through 12, have the option of refusing two of the five
12
items offered for lunch; however, the student must choose at least 1/2 cup fruit or 1/2 cup vegetable.
13
COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL KITCHENS
14
When school kitchens are used, a member(s) of the cafeteria staff must be present to supervise the use
15
of the equipment. When food service facilities are used by outside agencies, an adequate fee approved
16
by the Board will be charged and the manager will ensure that no USDA commodities or supplies
17
provided for the regular program are used.
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School food service receipts will be used only to pay regular food service operating costs.
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COMPETITIVE FOODS/VENDING MACHINES3
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Any sale of food and beverages (other than competitive foods) to students during school hours will be
21
under the supervision of the school food service department and the revenue will be deposited to the
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food service account.
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The sale of all competitive food and beverages to students during the school hours shall be limited to
24
those approved by the Secretary of Agriculture and controlled by the principal.
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Vending machines in the schools will be controlled so that they will not offer competition to the school
26
lunch program or encourage poor eating habits. Vending machines may be operated in the school with
27
the approval of the principal.
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Vending machines located in the dining area must have the approval of the Department of School
29
Nutrition to guarantee compliance with applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations. The
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proceeds from the vending machines must be deposited into the school's food service account.
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Food Service Management
3.500
Legal References
Cross References
1.
TCA 49-6-2302, 2303; TRR/MS 0520-01-06
Revenues 2.400
2.
7 CFR § 210.10-.13
Investment Earnings 2.402
3.
7 CFR $ 210.11
Deposit of Funds 2.500
4.
2 CFR § 200.426
Financial Reports and Records 2.701
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Hickman County Board of Education
Descriptor Code:
Issued Date:
Descriptor Term:
3.600
06/03/24
Insurance Management
Rescinds:
Issued:
3.600
04/04/22
1
General
2
The insurance program shall provide coverages in a minimum of the following broad categories:
3
1. Property: Buildings and contents against fire, extended coverage, vandalism and malicious
14
mischief, boiler and machinery explosion, and vehicles;
5
2. Liability: Board members, Director of Schools, and employees resulting from discharging their
6
duties, and students participating in work-based learning;¹
7
3. Workers' compensation; and
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4. Fidelity: Blanket bond and fiscal agent's bond as required by statute. 2
9
The Director of Schools shall continually review the insurance program to ensure that adequate
protection is being provided at a reasonable price.
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GROUP HEALTH
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The Board may provide group health insurance for all full-time employees.³ The Director of Schools,
13
after consultation with personnel, shall recommend carriers of insurance for programs in which the
14
Board makes partial or full payments. The Board shall approve all insurance carriers.
15
The Director of Schools/designee shall develop procedures to ensure the privacy of HIPAA protected
16
information."
4
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ANNUITIES⁵
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Board-approved companies for tax-sheltered annuities shall include all companies presently having
19
contracts with employees.
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The addition of a company to the list of Board-approved companies shall be considered on written
21
request of agents of the company.
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Written request for a change in annuity deductions shall be reported to the payroll office on or before
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the first day of the month in which such change is to be effective.
Version Date: June 5, 2024
Insurance Management
3.600
Legal References
Cross References
1. TCA 49-11-902
Payroll 2.802
2. TCA 49-2-102; TCA 8-19-101
Work-Based Learning 4.211
3.
TCA 49-2-209
4.
45 CFR 8 164.302
5.
TCA 49-2-208
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Hickman County Board of Education
Descriptor Term:
Descriptor Code:
Issued Date:
3.601
06/03/24
Student Insurance Program
Rescinds:
Issued:
3.601
04/04/22
1
Student accident insurance will be made available for purchase on an optional basis. The policy shall
2
be reviewed annually and approved by the Board upon recommendation of the director of schools.
3
Applications and information brochures will be sent home with the students during the first week of
4
school.
5
Files will be maintained in the principal's office listing students subscribing to the plan.
6
The principal shall ensure that each student, before participating in interscholastic athletics and/or
7
band, either purchases the insurance policy offered or presents a statement signed by the parent(s)
8
which assures the school that the parent(s) has personal insurance or is willing to accept all financial
9
responsibilities related to participation and travel. Forms for such permission and agreements will be
10
furnished by the principal and will be kept on file in the principal's office.
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Teachers shall be eligible to participate in the student insurance program.
Cross References
Interscholastic Athletics 4301
Version Date: June 5, 2024
Hickman County Board of Education
Descriptor Term:
Descriptor Code:
Issued Date:
3.602
06/03/24
Workers' Compensation
Rescinds:
Issued:
3.602
04/04/22
1
The Board shall maintain adequate workers' compensation coverage according to state statutes and shall
2
post and maintain in a conspicuous place on the business premises a printed notice regarding worker's
3
compensation as prescribed by the commissioner of labor and workforce development. 1
4
The Board shall establish a medical panel consisting of at least three (3) or more reputable physicians or
5
surgeons, not associated together in practice, if available. The names of the physicians or surgeons shall
6
be posted in conspicuous places throughout the maintenance, transportation, clerical, and professional
7
areas of participating schools. Any claimant may select an operating surgeon or attending physician
8
listed on the medical panel for treatment of on-the-job injuries.² Any specialized treatment of injuries
9
must be administered by practitioners or specialists upon referral by the medical panel.
Legal References
Cross References
I. TCA 50-6-407
Sick Leave 5.302
2. TCA 50-6-204(a)(3)(A)(i)
Physical Assault Leave 5.307
Version Date: June 5, 2024
Hickman County Board of Education
Descriptor Term:
Descriptor Code:
Issued Date:
4.100
07/07/25
Instructional Goals
Rescinds:
Issued:
4.100
06/03/24
1
General
2
The Board shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability
3
in its instructional program or activities. 1 Discrimination shall include antisemitism, defined as a
4
certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews including, but not limited
5
to, rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish
6
individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities. 2
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The Board approves the following broad-based instructional goals for students:
8
To acquire the knowledge and attitude necessary to achieve and maintain good physical and
9
mental health;
10
To develop the skills necessary to function as a self-directed person;
13
To develop the capacity to cope with change through an understanding of the arts, humanities
14
and scientific processes;
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To know the principles involved in making moral and ethical choices;
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To develop the basic skills of reading, writing, computation, spelling, speaking and problem
19
solving;
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To develop a positive attitude toward learning as a lifelong endeavor;
22
23
To learn to identify personal talents and interests, make appropriate career choices, and develop
24
career skills;
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To acquire knowledge and to develop skills in the management of personal and public
27
resources necessary for meeting obligations to self, family and society;
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To learn to act in a responsible manner;
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To learn of the rights and responsibilities of citizens of the community, state, nation and world;
32
and
Version Date: July 11, 2025
Instructional Goals
4.100
1
To learn to understand, respect and interact with people of different cultures, generations and
2
races.
Legal References
Cross References
1. 42 USCA § 2000d et seq.
School District Goals 1.700
2. Public Acts of 2025. Chapter No. 293
Student Goals 6.100
Student Concerns 6.305
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Hickman County Board of Education
Descriptor Code:
Issued Date:
Descriptor Term:
4.101
06/03/24
Instructional Standards
Rescinds:
Issued:
4.101
08/01/22
1
General
2
The Board is charged with selection of the curriculum. No subjects or topics prohibited by state or
3
federal law shall be taught. 1 The Director of Schools shall develop administrative procedures to
4
implement this policy.
5
STATE STANDARDS²
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Only Tennessee state standards shall be taught within the school district. The following are prohibited:
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1. Instructional materials, textbooks, or supplemental materials created to align exclusively with
8
Common Core; or
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2. Instructional materials, textbooks, or supplemental materials that are marketed or otherwise
identified as Common Core textbooks or instructional materials.
12
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMMING
13
All curriculum and instructional programming implemented in the school district shall adhere to state
14
and federal laws. District employees shall not include or promote any concepts that would violate state
15
law when providing instruction, using instructional or supplemental materials, or when implementing
16
the instructional program and curriculum.¹
17
The Director shall develop procedures to ensure that the district's instructional program complies with
18
state law.
19
Complaints regarding teaching prohibited concepts in violation of state law shall be submitted per the
20
regulation developed by the Tennessee Department of Education. 3
Version Date: June 5, 2024
Instructional Standards
4.101
Legal References
Cross References
1.
TCA 49-6-2202: TCA 49-6-1304; TCA 49-6-2206;
Reconsideration of Textbooks and Instructional Materials
TCA 49-6-1019
4.402
2.
TCA 49-1-302(a)(8); TCA 49-1-314; TCA 49-6-
Controversial Issues 4.800
2206
Controversial Materials 4.801
3.
TRR/MS 0520-12-04
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Hickman County Board of Education
Descriptor Term:
Descriptor Code:
Issued Date:
4.200
06/03/24
Curriculum Development
Rescinds:
Issued:
4.200
05/02/22
1
Under the leadership and direction of the curriculum director, a unified curriculum shall be developed
2
within the statewide curriculum framework for the school system in each subject area, grades K-12,
3
and presented to the Board for adoption. 1,2
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Teachers in each school shall participate in the systemwide development of the curriculum in their
5
appropriate subject areas. Assignments for curriculum development in the elementary grades will be
6
made by the principal.
7
The curriculum will be revised and updated regularly through in-service programs and curriculum
8
planning sessions, with changes subject to approval by the Board.
9
At least one copy of the complete curriculum shall be placed in each school. Teachers shall be given a
10
personal copy of the portion which pertains to their area of teaching. New teachers shall be given an
11
appropriate copy and briefed on its content in relation to the total curriculum.
Each teacher shall follow a course of study based on curriculum guides and textbooks. The prepared
13
course of study shall be reviewed annually and regularly updated and must be related to the individual
14
needs and abilities of the students.
15
Experimentation with newer concepts of curriculum design, scheduling, and instructional techniques is
16
encouraged but must have prior approval of the principal. An experimental program requires the
17
approval of the director of schools, the Board, the Commissioner of Education and the State Board of
18
Education.
I
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A course may become a permanent part of the school program after three (3) years of operation upon
20
approval of the State Board of Education.
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IMPLEMENTATION
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The primary responsibility for the effective operation of the curriculum program and activities shall be
23
delegated to the director of schools.
24
The instructional supervisors, principals and teachers shall work cooperatively in the instructional
25
program.
26
The school principals shall be responsible for administering the established instructional programs and
27
for the development and supervision of a coordinated plan for the improvement of instruction in their
28
schools.
Version Date: June 5, 2024
Curriculum Development
4.200
Legal References
Cross References
1.
TCA 49-1-302(a)(1)-(3), (8); TRR/MS 0520-01-03-
Evaluations of Instructional Programs 4.702
03
In-Service & Staff Development Opportunities 5.113
2.
TCA 49-6-1001. et seq.: TCA 49-6-1201; TCA 49-
Staff Rights & Responsibilities 5600
6-1301. 1302
Staff Time Schedules 5.602
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Hickman County Board of Education
Descriptor Term:
Descriptor Code:
Issued Date:
4.201
08/05/24
Basic Program and Class Size Ratios
Rescinds:
Issued:
4.201
06/03/24
1
The Board shall not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, national origin, creed, age, marital status in
2
its educational programs or activities.
3
Pupil-teacher ratios shall not exceed the averages outlined in state law. Further, class sizes shall not
4
exceed the maximum allowed by state law. 1
5
WAIVERS
6
The Director of Schools/designee may seek a waiver from the Commissioner of Education to extend
7
the career and technical education (CTE) classes in grades six through twelve (6-12) as long as these
8
class sizes do not exceed the maximum class size set for CTE. For grades six through eight (6-8), the
9
class size may be extended, but the class size and average must not exceed those for general education
10
classes in grades seven through twelve (7-12).²
11
If a natural disaster results in the enrollment of displaced students, the Commissioner of Education
may grant a waiver from the maximum class sizes.
13
The Director of Schools shall apply for additional waivers as needed in compliance with state law.
14
Curriculum material utilized shall reflect the cultural and racial diversity present in the United States
15
and the variety of careers, roles and life-styles open to women as well as men in our society. One of the
16
objectives of the total curriculum and teaching strategies is to reduce stereotyping and to eliminate bias
17
on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, religion and disability. The curriculum shall foster respect and
18
appreciation of the cultural diversity found in our country and an awareness of the rights, duties and
19
responsibilities of each individual as a member of a pluralistic society.
20
The course of study in the schools shall include those subjects required by the Legislature and
21
Tennessee State Board of Education as follows: reading, writing, spelling, arithmetic, English,
22
geography, hygiene, sanitation, music, drawing, black history and culture, physical education, and free
23
enterprise. Specific topics required in the schools include: nature of alcoholic drinks, narcotics and
24
smoking of cigarettes and their effect upon the human system; history of Tennessee and its
25
Constitution; history of the United States and its Constitution; displaying of the American flag;
26
highway safety; and defensive driving.
27
The Board reserves the right to add additional courses and to amend the content of prescribed courses
28
as experience and the process of curriculum development indicate the desirability of such change.
Version Date: August 12, 2024
Basic Program and Class Size Ratios
4.201
Legal References
Cross References
1.
TCA 49-1-104; TRR/MS 0520-01-02-31(4)
Graduation Requirements 4.605
2.
TCA 49-1-104(g); Public Acts of 2024. Chapter No.
Waivers of Statute, Rules, and Regulations 4.607
712
Religious Content of Courses 4804
Student Goals 6.100
Student Concerns 6.305
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Hickman County Board of Education
Descriptor Code:
Issued Date:
Descriptor Term:
4.2012
06/03/24
Lifetime Wellness
Rescinds:
Issued:
4.2012
05/02/22
1
Students in grades 9-12 shall complete a unit of lifetime wellness, a planned program to promote a
2
lifelong process of positive lifestyle management that seeks to integrate the emotional, social,
3
intellectual and physical dimensions of self for a longer, more productive, and higher quality of life, as
4
a requirement for graduation.
5
Participation in marching band or interscholastic athletics shall not be substituted for this requirement.
6
Members of the professional staff shall work with the county and state health departments, the welfare
7
department and members of the medical profession in promoting a program of good health for all
8
pupils. Indications of a health problems shall be reported to the principal and the parents.
9
The following topics shall be included as part of the lifetime wellness course to help students reach the
10
specified goals in the curriculum framework:
1. Disease Prevention and Control
12
13
2. Safety and First Aid
14
15
3. Mental Health
16
17
4. Nutrition
18
19
5. Substance Use/Abuse
20
21
6. Sexuality and Family Life
22
23
7. Personal Fitness and Related Skills
Cross References
Student Drug and Alcohol Use 6.307
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) 6.404
Version Date: June 5, 2024

## Table 1

|  | Hickman County Board of | Education |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monitoring: Review: Annually, | Descriptor Term: Student Board Representative | Descriptor Code: 1.206 | Issued Date: 07/07/25 |
| in July |  | Rescinds: 1.206 | Issued: 10/21/24 |

## Table 2

| 1 | Attend executive sessions. |
| --- | --- |
| 2 | Hold board offices. |
| 3 4 | Participate in board discussions or receive board materials concerning topics such as, but not limited to sensitive personnel matters, legal action strategy, negotiations strategy, individual |
| 5 | student discipline, financial discussions or other confidential matters as deemed by |
| 6 | necessary the Board. |
| 7 | Receive compensation for their service to the school board. |
| 8 | The Board will: |
| 9 10 11 12 | The Chair shall appoint a board member to serve as a mentor to each of the student board members. This mentor shall serve as the primary contact between the student members and the full board. The mentor will work with the student board members to support scheduling, meeting preparation, and other duties as necessary. |
| 13 14 | Ensure that the Student Board Representative receives training and monthly materials needed to satisfactorily serve. |
| 15 16 | Consider, respectfully, the Student Board Representative's positions and recommendations as one element of its decision-making process. |

## Table 3

|  | Hickman County Board of | Education |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Descriptor Term: Private Vehicles | Descriptor Code: 3.404 | Issued Date: 05/06/24 |
|  |  | Rescinds: 3.404 | Issued: 04/04/22 |

## Table 4

|  | Hickman County Board of | Education |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Descriptor Term: Food Service Management | Descriptor Code: 3.500 | Issued Date: 06/03/24 |
|  |  | Rescinds: 3.500 | Issued: 04/04/22 |

## Table 5

| 1 | CHARGE POLICY |
| --- | --- |
| 2 | Collection of Unpaid Meal Charges |
| 3 4 5 6 7 8 | The district shall make reasonable efforts to collect debts resulting from unpaid meal charges prior to the end of the school year. Uncollected charges from the previous fiscal year shall be considered delinquent debt. The director shall establish reasonable methods and a timeframe for collection of delinquent debt. Any use of third parties to collect delinquent debt must be approved by the board. Upon recommendation of the director, the board may classify delinquent debt as bad debt, which shall be considered uncollectable and categorized as an operating loss.⁴ |
| 9 | OFFER VS. SERVICE |
| 10 11 12 | Students in all schools, grades K through 12, have the option of refusing one of the four items offered for breakfast. Students in all schools, grades K through 12, have the option of refusing two of the five items offered for lunch; however, the student must choose at least 1/2 cup fruit or 1/2 cup vegetable. |
| 13 | COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL KITCHENS |
| 14 15 16 17 | When school kitchens are used, a member(s) of the cafeteria staff must be present to supervise the use of the equipment. When food service facilities are used by outside agencies, an adequate fee approved by the Board will be charged and the manager will ensure that no USDA commodities or supplies provided for the regular program are used. |
| 18 | School food service receipts will be used only to pay regular food service operating costs. |
| 19 | COMPETITIVE FOODS/VENDING MACHINES3 |
| 20 21 22 | Any sale of food and beverages (other than competitive foods) to students during school hours will be under the supervision of the school food service department and the revenue will be deposited to the food service account. |
| 23 24 | The sale of all competitive food and beverages to students during the school hours shall be limited to those approved by the Secretary of Agriculture and controlled by the principal. |
| 25 26 27 | Vending machines in the schools will be controlled so that they will not offer competition to the school lunch program or encourage poor eating habits. Vending machines may be operated in the school with the approval of the principal. |
| 28 29 30 | Vending machines located in the dining area must have the approval of the Department of School Nutrition to guarantee compliance with applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations. The proceeds from the vending machines must be deposited into the school's food service account. |

## Table 6

| Legal | References | Cross References |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1. | TCA 49-6-2302, 2303; TRR/MS 0520-01-06 | Revenues 2.400 |
| 2. | 7 CFR § 210.10-.13 | Investment Earnings 2.402 |
| 3. | 7 CFR $ 210.11 | Deposit of Funds 2.500 |
| 4. | 2 CFR § 200.426 | Financial Reports and Records 2.701 |

## Table 7

|  | Hickman County Board of | Education |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Descriptor Term: Insurance Management | Descriptor Code: 3.600 | Issued Date: 06/03/24 |
|  |  | Rescinds: 3.600 | Issued: 04/04/22 |

## Table 8

|  | Hickman County Board of | Education |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Descriptor Term: | Descriptor Code: 3.601 | Issued Date: 06/03/24 |
|  | Student Insurance Program | Rescinds: 3.601 | Issued: 04/04/22 |

## Table 9

|  | Hickman County Board of | Education |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Descriptor Term: Workers' Compensation | Descriptor Code: 3.602 | Issued Date: 06/03/24 |
|  |  | Rescinds: 3.602 | Issued: 04/04/22 |

## Table 10

|  | Hickman County Board of | Education |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Descriptor Term: | Descriptor Code: 4.100 | Issued Date: 07/07/25 |
|  | Instructional Goals | Rescinds: 4.100 | Issued: 06/03/24 |

## Table 11

| Legal References | Cross References |
| --- | --- |
| 1. 42 USCA § 2000d et seq. 2. Public Acts of 2025. Chapter No. 293 | School District Goals 1.700 Student Goals 6.100 Student Concerns 6.305 |

## Table 12

|  | Hickman County Board of | Education |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Descriptor Term: | Descriptor Code: 4.101 | Issued Date: 06/03/24 |
|  | Instructional Standards | Rescinds: 4.101 | Issued: 08/01/22 |

## Table 13

|  | Hickman County Board of | Education |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Descriptor Term: Curriculum Development | Descriptor Code: 4.200 | Issued Date: 06/03/24 |
|  |  | Rescinds: 4.200 | Issued: 05/02/22 |

## Table 14

|  | Hickman County Board of | Education |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Descriptor Term: Basic Program and Class Size Ratios | Descriptor Code: 4.201 | Issued Date: 08/05/24 |
|  |  | Rescinds: 4.201 | Issued: 06/03/24 |

## Table 15

|  | Hickman County Board of | Education |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Descriptor Term: | Descriptor Code: 4.2012 | Issued Date: 06/03/24 |
|  | Lifetime Wellness | Rescinds: 4.2012 | Issued: 05/02/22 |