Hickman County Board of Education
Descriptor Code
Issued Date
Descriptor Term
5.202
02/03/25
Separation Practices for Non-
Rescinds
Issued
Certified Employees
5.202
12/05/22
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ALTERNATIVE WORK ASSIGNMENT
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During an investigation of any accusations that may lead to further disciplinary action, the Director of
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Schools or his/her designee, may choose to reassign the impacted employee to a different work location
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and/or duties. This alternative work assignment would last until the investigation is complete and any
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findings are used to determine what, if any, further action is necessary. Alternative work assignments
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may be designated in lieu of suspending an employee without pay, as deemed appropriate by the Director
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of Schools or his/her designee.
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SUSPENSION
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A director of schools designee may suspend an employee at any time when deemed necessary.
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Under no circumstances shall a director of schools suspend an employee with pay. If reinstated, the
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employee shall be paid full salary for the period of suspension, unless suspension without pay is deemed
to be an appropriate penalty.
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DISMISSAL
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All non-certified (classified) employees are employed at the will of the director. The director of schools
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may dismiss any non-certified employee during the contract year for any reason.
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RESIGNATION
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Support personnel shall give the immediate supervisor written notice of resignation at least two (2) weeks
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(ten (10) working days) in advance of the effective date of voluntary termination. The ten (10) working
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days may be waived by the director of schools for justifiable reason.
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The immediate supervisor shall forward copies the day received to the director of schools' office. The
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payroll office will prepare final payment for the next appropriate scheduled pay day.
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RETIREMENT
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Retirement shall mean a termination of services under conditions which will allow the employee to draw
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benefits from retirement plans and or social security benefits.
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Employees eligible for retirement benefits may elect to retire at any age according to the provisions of
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the retirement system.
Version Date April 8, 2026
Separation Practices for Non-Certified Employees
5.202
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Central office personnel shall assist employees in securing retirement benefits; however, it shall be the
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responsibility of the retiring employee to provide verification of eligibility in writing from TCRS to the
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central office. It shall be the responsibility of the retiring employee to file for benefits.
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Employees who retire under TCRS may be employed up to one hundred twenty (120) days per year
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without loss of retirement benefits.²
Legal References
Cross References
1.
TCA 49-2-301(b)( (FF)
Recommendations and File Transfers 5.203
2 TCA 8-36-805
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## Table 1

|  | Hickman County Board of | Education |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Descriptor Term Separation Practices for Non- | Descriptor Code 5.202 | Issued Date 02/03/25 |
|  | Certified Employees | Rescinds 5.202 | Issued 12/05/22 |