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Official Knox County Policy: Students are allowed only (10) days absent with appropriate parent note per year. All notes, parent or doctor, must be turned in by the student within (5) five school days of their return to school.

ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY Zero tolerance acts are as follows: Any student who while on a school bus, on school property or while attending any school event or activity: unlawfully possesses a legend drug or any other controlled substance; knowingly possesses a firearm as defined in 18 U.S.C.

Sick leave is accumulated on an unlimited basis. A signed statement listing the cause of absence shall be provided by the employee on forms furnished by the Director of Schools and shall promptly be given to the immediate supervisor in support of all claims for sick leave pay.

The parent(s)/guardian(s) of a student with excessive (more than five (5) unexcused absences) or those in danger of credit/promotion denial shall have the opportunity to appeal absences. Whenever possible attendance issues should be resolved at the school level.

SEARCHES BY POLICE If public health or safety is involved, upon request of the principal who shall be present, police officers may make a general search of students' lockers and desks, or students' or nonstudents' automobiles for drugs, weapons or items of an illegal or prohibited nature.

ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY Zero tolerance acts are as follows: Any student who while on a school bus, on school property or while attending any school event or activity: unlawfully possesses a legend drug or any other controlled substance; knowingly possesses a firearm as defined in 18 U.S.C.

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Classified personnel shall give the immediate supervisor written notice of resignation at least two (2) weeks (ten (10) working days) in advance of the effective date of voluntary termination. The ten (10) working days may be waived by the Director of Schools for justifiable reason.