COUNTY SCHOOLS
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Misty Shelton
VPK Supervisor/Licensure Coordinator/Board Policies
Hickman County Schools
115 Murphree Avenue
Centerville, Tennessee 37033
To: School Board Members
From: Misty Shelton
Date: April 2026
1st reading:
1.804 - Alcohol & Drugs in the Workplace
This updated policy contains a provision on examinations based on reasonable suspicion.
2.400 Revenue- Due to the federal government's decision to discontinue production of pennies,
the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury has issued guidance regarding payment practices.
TSBA has recommended changes that are reflected in their model policy.
5.114 - Personnel Files
This updated policy clarifies that disciplinary action is part of an employee's personnel file.
5.1151 - Telework During Emergencies
This policy has been updated to clarify that telework outside of emergency situations is not
permitted.
5.200-5.202 - Separation Practices for Employees
These policies include a provision for alternative work assignments instead of suspension
without pay
5.302 - Sick Leave
This updated policy includes a provision for verifying absences of five days or longer.
Additionally, it contains a provision regarding suspected misuse.
5.400 - Personnel Health Examinations/Communicable Diseases
This policy includes a new provision on providing options for employees who may be ill.
5.403 - Drug & Alcohol Testing for Employees
This updated policy contains new information on best practices for reasonable suspicion testing.
5.606 - Political Activities
This change includes a prohibition on using district-owned property for filming political content.
931-729-3391 ext. 2226
misty.shelton@hickmank12.org
fax 931-729-3834
The Hickman County School System does not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, sex, national
origin, religion, creed, age, marital status, or disability as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, and
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. All necessary accommodations are made for equitable participation by constituents without regard to race, gender,
disability, economic status, or special needs as required by Section 427 of the General Education Provision Act & P.L. 107-110-NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND.
HIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS
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NEW 5.608 - Tutoring for Pay
This updated policy includes a more detailed provision on tutoring arrangements.
5.800 - Director of Schools
This updated policy includes provisions clarifying the Director's personnel responsibilities.
6.411 Student Wellness- The State Board of Education recently made updates to its Coordinated
School Health Program Policy. These revisions were made to align State Board language with
statutory requirements and reflect the current practices and needs of school districts. TSBA has
recommended changes that are reflected in their model policy.
Up for Review:
2.401 Gifts and Bequests
2.402 Investment Earnings
2.403 Surplus Property Sales
2.404 School Support Organizations
2.500 Deposit of Fund
2.600 Bonded Employees
2.601 Fundraising Activities
2.700 Accounting System
2.701 Financial Reports and Records
2.702 Inventories
2.703 Audits
Thank you for your careful consideration of these policies.
931-729-3391 ext. 2226
misty.shelton@hickmank12.org
fax 931-729-3834
The Hickman County School System does not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, sex, national
origin, religion, creed, age, marital status, or disability as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, and
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. All necessary accommodations are made for equitable participation by constituents without regard to race, gender,
disability, economic status, or special needs as required by Section 427 of the General Education Provision Act & P.L. 107-110-NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND.