Miscellaneous Provisions
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
1. “One Call Now” telephone messages will inform parents of any upcoming events or important announcements. Please make sure the school has a current telephone number.
2. All Bradley County Schools are tobacco free. No tobacco products of any kind will be allowed on campus at any time.
3. Chewing gum, soft drinks, & candy are not permitted. Sharing food is not allowed.
4. Knives, guns, and other dangerous objects are not permitted on the campus or the buses (real or toy).
5. Students who vandalize or destroy school property will be required to pay for any damages incurred.
6. Any vehicle on school grounds is subject to search by school officials.
7. The use or possession of drugs, alcohol or tobacco is strictly forbidden.
8. Items found in or around the school should be turned in to the office. Students may claim lost items in the gym. Please write your child’s name inside his/her coat or jacket. Items will be given away two times each year to charity.
9. If you do not want your child in any picture or video for publicity in the media, please notify the school office in writing as soon as possible.
10. Students should not bring toys, trading cards or electronic equipment to school. These items will be confiscated and may be picked up by the parents.
11. Students may use the office phone only in the case of an emergency and with the
permission of the office personnel. If your child has a cell phone or a smart watch, it must
be turned off and remain in their backpack during school hours.
CELLULAR PHONE/DEVICES
In reference to Bradley County BOE Policy 6.312 – Use of Personal Communication and Electronic Devices
● Students are prohibited from using cell phones during school hours.
● Cell phones must be turned off and in the student’s locker or backpack.
● Specific medical permission must be granted by school administrators and the school nurse.
● If the cell phone is used before/after school, students must abide by the Bradley County Schools Device Acceptable Use Policy.
● Ear buds may be used with direct teacher permission.
● In the event of illness or injury, parent contacts must be made by the school nurse.
Violation of the procedures as outlined above will result in the following action:
● 1st Offense: Confiscation of the cell phone by an administrator, teacher, or other school employee.
The incident will be documented, and parents will be contacted. The student may pick up the cell phone at the end of the school day.
● 2nd Offense: Confiscation of the cell phone by an administrator, teacher, or other school employee. The incident will be documented, and parents will be contacted. Parent/guardian may pick up the cell phone at the end of the school day.
● 3rd Offense: Retention of the cell phone for thirty (30) calendar days OR a $30.00 fine to be paid by the parent/guardian. Parent/guardian must pick up the phone. (Money obtained from fines will be used for the betterment of the entire student body or facility maintenance.)
● Additional Offenses: Parent conferences, student contract, other disciplinary actions (including the student losing cell phone privileges while at school)
Bradley County Schools will not be responsible for the loss, damage, or theft of cell phones or other communication and electronic devices.
Media access to students BCBOE Policy 6.604
Student records annual notification of rights BCBOE 6.601
Directory information BCBOE Policy 6.601
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY FOR STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES
It is the policy of the Bradley County School System not to discriminate on the basis of sex, national origin, creed, age, marital status, or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment policies as required by the Title VI and VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendment, Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Students and employees shall be provided a learning and working environment free from sexual, racial, ethnic, and religious discrimination/harassment. It shall be a violation of this policy for any employee or any student to discriminate against or harass a student through disparaging conduct or communication that is sexual, racial, ethnic or religious in nature.
Inquiries regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination policy may be directed to the principal, coordinator (compliant manager) Todd Shoemaker, or the Director of Schools. (Refer to policy 6.304, 6.305, 5.500, and memorandum of agreement: Teachers Contract Section IG Grievance Procedure).
Transfer Option for Students Victimized by Violent Crime at School
Under the Tennessee State Board of Education’s Unsafe School Choice Policy, any public school student who is the victim of a violent crime as defined under Tennessee Code Annotated 40-38-11 (g), or the attempt to commit one of theses offenses as defined under Tennessee Code Annotated 30-12-101, shall be provided an opportunity to transfer to another grade-level appropriate school within the district.
Additional information regarding this option may be obtained by contacting the appropriate grade-level supervisor.
Mrs. Elizabeth Kaylor -Supervisor of Elementary Instruction (423) 476-0620
Parental Notice of Meningococcal Immunization – T.C.A. 49-6-50
According to TCA 49-6-50 schools are mandated to inform parents on an annual basis about meningococcal disease and the effectiveness of vaccination against the disease. Attached to this newsletter is an updated notice prepared by the Tennessee Department of health.
Tennessee Department of Education Contact Information
Answers to many questions and much helpful information may be obtained from the State Department of Education by calling 1-888-212-3162 or visiting http://www.state.tn.us/education/speced/index.htm
Legal Services Division
Division of Special Education, Tennessee Department of Education
Phone: (615) 741-2851
Fax: (615) 253-5567 or (615) 532-9412
East Tennessee Regional Resource Center
Phone: (865) 594-5691
Fax: (865) 594-8909
Child Advocacy Group Contact Information
In addition to the state and local resources available to parents and children, there are many agencies and organizations that offer support information, training, and help in advocating for persons with disabilities in Tennessee.
A few of these organizations are listed below:
The ARC of Tennessee
44 Vantage Way, Suite 550
Nashville, TN 37228
Phone: (615) 248-5878 Toll Free: 1-800-835-7077
Fax: (615) 248-5878 E-mail: pcooper@thearctn.org
Support and Training for Exceptional Parents (STEP)
712 Professional Plaza
Greeneville, TN 37745
Tennessee- (423) 639-2464 karen.harrison@tnstep.org
Tennessee Protection and Advocacy (TP&A)
416 21st Ave. South
Nashville, TN 37212
1-800-287-9636 (Toll Free) or (615) 298-1080
(615) 298-2471 (TTY) (615) 298-2046 (Fax)
Tennessee Voices for Children
http://www.tnvoices.org/main.htm
East Tennessee (Knoxville Area)
(865) 609-2490
(865) 609-2543 (Fax)
These are but a few of the organizations available to help with information, training, and advocacy. For a more extensive list visit Tennessee Disability Pathfinder Database: http://mingus.kc.vanderbilt.edu/tdir/dbsearch.asp
Bradley County Schools provides network services to assist in preparing students for success in life and work in the 21st century by providing them with electronic access to a wide range of information and the ability to communicate with people from throughout the world. Network privileges include access to the internet. These privileges are not without responsibilities and Bradley County Schools has developed an acceptable use policy. Students and parents are expected to have read and be aware of the acceptable use policy. Violations will be dealt with appropriately. To view this policy you can go to www.bradleyschools.org or ask your local school for a copy of the policy. Parents may specifically request that their child(ren) not be provided such access by notifying the building principal in writing.