Hickman County Board of Education
Descriptor Term:
Descriptor Code:
Issued Date:
4.204
05/02/22
Summer Instructional Programs
Rescinds:
Issued:
4.204
08/02/21
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General
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The following programs will be made available to students:
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1. Traditional summer school;
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2. Learning loss bridge camps;
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3. After-school learning mini camps (2021-2023); and
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4. Summer learning camps (2021-2023).
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These programs shall be organized and operated in accordance with state law as well as guidelines
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provided by the Tennessee Department of Education. Funding for all programming shall be provided
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for in the annual budget and take into account any available grants. The Board may adopt tuition rates
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for those students attending a traditional summer school program. 3
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SUMMER PROGRAMMING²
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The Director of Schools shall present a recommended summer programming plan to the Board each
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year, no later than the regularly scheduled May meeting, outlining the following:
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1. Courses offered;
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2. Transportation;
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3. Class size ratios;
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4. Budget, including staff compensation;
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5. School nutrition needs;
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6. Staffing;
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7. Enrollment criteria; and
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8. Any additional necessary information.
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ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS²
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Priority students, as defined by state law, shall not be required to attend summer programs.
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Local attendance requirements are listed in the administrative procedures.
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The Director of Schools shall be responsible for developing administrative procedures regarding the
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attendance requirements of priority students in each program.
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THIRD GRADE PROMOTION/RETENTION LAW & MAKE UP DAYS
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Students who are required to attend summer programming in order to be promoted to fourth grade shall
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attend with a ninety percent (90%) attendance rate. Students shall attend fourteen and one half (14.5)
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days out of the sixteen (16) days required for summer school attendance. If more days are missed,
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students may make up a total of 1.5 days within two weeks. Missed days will be documented, and
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options for make-up days will be provided by the summer programming committee.
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Parents shall be provided information on the summer program attendance policy by written and verbal
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communication.
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The Director of Schools/designee shall develop administrative procedures regarding the documentation
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of student attendance including make-up days and the administration of the post-test for students who
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participate in summer programming.
Summer Instructional Programs
4.204
Legal References
Cross References
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TRR/MS 0520-01-03-.03(9)
Extended Contracts 5.112
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TCA 49-6-1504
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TCA 49-6-3003
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## Table 1

|  | Hickman County Board of | Education |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Descriptor Term: Summer Instructional Programs | Descriptor Code: 4.204 | Issued Date: 05/02/22 |
|  |  | Rescinds: 4.204 | Issued: 08/02/21 |