Rules, Policy, and Governance Committee

July 23, 2026

Event

July 23, 2026

2:30 pm


Location

UT Conference Center 600 Henley Street Knoxville, TN 37902 Room 400A Livestream link: https://bit.ly/4gvx54W

*Meeting will begin following the conclusion of the School Performance and Accountability Committee.

Livestream link

Agenda
Minutes
Recording

I. Welcome
Lauren Smith, Committee Chair

    • Roll Call
    • Review of Agenda
    • Approval of Prior Minutes

II. LEA Policy Update
Ashley Thomas, General Counsel

    • Final Reading
        • 1200 Grievance and Complaints
        • 2700 Accounting System
        • 3202 Emergency Preparedness
        • 4206 Homebound Instruction
        • 4211 Work Based Learning Program
        • 4400 Instructional Materials
        • 4406 Internet Safety
        • 4804 Religion in the Curriculum
        • 5811 Background Investigations
        • 6200 Attendance
        • 6300 Security
        • 6301 Wireless Communication Device
        • 6305 Title IX and Sexual Harassment
        • 6309 Zero Tolerance
        • 6313 Student Discipline
        • 6316 Suspension Expulsion Remand
        • 6317 Remands and Disciplinary Hearing Authority
        • 6505 Students in Foster Care
        • 6600 Student Records and Confidentiality
        • 6910 News and Media Relations

III. Commission Policy Update
Ashley Thomas, General Counsel

    • First Reading
        • 3.010 New Application Review
        • 3.600 Renewal of Commission-Authorized Charter Agreements

IV. Commission Rule Update
Ashley Thomas, General Counsel

    • First Reading – Permanent Rules
        • 1185-01-01-.04 Charter School Amendment Appeals
    • Final Reading – Permanent Rules
        • 1185-01-04 Approval of a Charter School Replication Application

V. Closing Discussion and Adjournment
Lauren Smith, Committee Chair