June 3, 2014 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee

Rationale:  This policy was updated to address the growing popularity of electronic cigarettes, smokeless/vapors and associated paraphernalia among students. This policy recommendation prohibits the use of such items on school property.

TSBA recommendation

Rationale:  This policy was updated to reflect a revision to TCA 49-6-6007 which requires that no later than July 31st of each year, an LEA shall post on its website information regarding state and board mandated tests that will be administered during the school year. This statute also requires an LEA, beginning with the 2015-2016 school year, to include information related to testing information in each school's student handbook or policy guidebook that is distributed on an annual basis.

Rationale:  The Religious Viewpoints Antidiscrimination Act requires an LEA to adopt a policy of an LEA provides a limited public forum whereby students are allowed to speak during school sponsored events. The policy must allow student speakers to publicly state or express a religious viewpoint without fear of discrimination or retaliation. In addition, the policy must address certain statutory requirements which are included in the recommended policy. Notice of this policy shall be provided in student handbooks and staff handbooks beginning with the 2015-2016 school year.  TCA 49-6-1803


This is a new policy for the Marshall County School System.

Rationale:  This policy was updated to reflect the new statutory provision of the Religious Viewpoints Antidiscrimination Act. This Act allows students to express religious beliefs in homework, artwork, and other written and oral assignments free from discrimination based on the religious content of their submissions. The new statutory provision also explicitly prohibits students from being penalized or rewarded on account of the religious content of their work. TCA 49-6-1804

This is a new policy for the Marshall County School System.

Rationale:  Delete line 28; no longer sign contracts with support personnel.

Rationale:  No longer sign contracts.

Rationale:  This policy was revised to reflect a revision to TCA 49-5-511(a)(3) which limits a teacher's suspension to ninety (90) days in duration unless it is related to a criminal or Department of Children's Services investigation.

TSBA recommendation

Rationale:  This policy was revised to reflect a revision to TCA 49-5-511(a)(3) which limits a teacher's suspension to ninety (90) days in duration unless it is related to a criminal or Department of Children's Services investigation.

TSBA recommendation

Rationale:  Delete policy.

Rationale:  This policy was updated to address and regulate the growing popularity of wearable technology (google glasses, watches and rings) that has the capability to record, live stream, or interact with wireless technology.

TSBA recommendation

Rationale:  (Page 3)  Delete from #9 the words "placed in In-School Suspension...".  If a student is in In-School Suspension, he/she is being required to attend school; therefore, allow the student to participate in school-related extracurricular activities.

Rationale:  For discussion.

Rationale:  For discussion.

Rationale:  For discussion.