school without discrimination on any basis.
(4) To evaluate students' assignments and return them as soon as possible.
(5) To exhibit exemplary behavior in action and speech.
(6) To exhibit neatness, personal hygiene and professional dress.
(7) To reward exemplary behavior or work of students.
(8) To maintain an atmosphere conducive to good behavior and to exhibit an attitude of respect for
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students.
(9) To discipline any student who is misbehaving.
(10) To recommend for retention in a class any student who fails to meet the basic standards in accordance
with the Board of Education retention policy.
(11) To maintain the necessary records of student progress and attendance as accurately as possible.
(12) To follow and enforce rules and regulations of the Board of Education and/or school administration.
(13) To diligently protect and care for the equipment and physical facilities of the school system.
(14) To follow the Professional Code of Ethics for Kentucky School Personnel 704 KAR 20:680.
PRINCIPALS’ RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
G. Principals have the right:
(1) To the support of students, parents and teachers in carrying out the educational programs and policies
established by the school system.
(2) To provide input for the establishment of procedures and regulations that relate to the school.
(3) To safety from physical harm and verbal abuse and harassment.
(4) To take necessary action in emergencies to protect their own person or property or the persons or
property of those in their care.
(5) To suspend any student whose conduct disrupts the educational process.
(6) To administer the school environment necessary to provide the proper learning atmosphere.
H. Principals have the responsibility:
(1) To create and foster an atmosphere of mutual respect and consideration among pupils and staff
members.
(2) To administer discipline fairly and equally, following the guidelines set forth herein, but in doing so use
his/her own best judgment.
(3) To exhibit exemplary behavior in action, dress and speech.
(4) To implement and evaluate all aspects of the educational program to improve learning and comply with
the policies, regulations, procedures, and laws of the district, state and nation.
(5) To direct a program of dissemination of information explaining the Code of Conduct to the school
community annually.
(6) When the principal has a reasonable belief that an act has occurred on school property or at a
school-sponsored function involving assault resulting in serious physical injury, a sexual offense,
kidnapping, assault involving the use of a weapon, possession of a firearm in violation of the law,
possession of a controlled substance in violation of the law, or damage to the property, the principal
shall immediately report the act to the appropriate local law enforcement agency in accordance with
KRS Chapter 158.150.
(7) Notice of adjudication to the school principal shall be released by the principal to employees of the
school having responsibility for classroom instruction of the child and may be released to other school
personnel, but the information shall otherwise be confidential and shall not be shared by school
personnel with any other person or agency except as may otherwise be required by law. The notification
in writing of the nature of the offense committed by the child and any probation requirements shall not
become a part of the child’s student record. This is in accordance with KRS 610.345.
RIGHT TO TEACHER QUALIFICATION INFORMATION
The educators in the Knox County Public School District are committed to providing a quality instructional program for
your child.
Our district receives federal funds for Title I programs as a part of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Under ESSA,
you have the right to request information regarding the professional qualifications of your child’s teacher(s). If you
request this information, the district will provide you with the following: