Proposed Revisions
The following is a list of pending or proposed updates to Board policy, including new policies and amendments.
| Board Policy Entry | Purpose of Proposed Revision |
|---|---|
| 2:070-E1 Exhibit - Checklist for Filling Board Vacancies by Appointment | (For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Updated in response to a five-year review. |
| 2:150-AP1 Superintendent Committees | (For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) REWRITTEN - Amended to facilitate ongoing maintenance and continuous improvement; differs from the PRESS version. |
| 2:220-E1 Board Treatment of Closed Meeting Verbatim Records and Minutes | (For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Updated in response to a five-year review. |
| 2:220-E3 Closed Meeting Minutes | (For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Updated in response to a five-year review. |
| 2:220-E5 Semi-Annual Review of Closed Meeting Minutes | (For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Updated in response to a five-year review. |
| 2:220-E8 School Board Records Maintenance Requirements and FAQs | (For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Updated in response to a five-year review. |
| 2:230 Public Participation at School Board Meetings and Petitions to the Board | (For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Updated to align with PRESS. |
| 3:070 Succession of Authority | (For Policy Committee September 22, 2026) Updated in response to a five year review. Policy unchanged, cross references added. |
| 4:110-AP2 - Bus Driver Communication Devices; Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Inspection; and Bus Driving Comments | (For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Updated in response to a five-year review. |
| 4:170-AP1, E1, Accident or Injury Form | (For Policy Committee September 22, 2026) Updated in response to a five-year review. |
| 4:170-AP4 National Terrorism Advisory System | (For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Updated in response to a five-year review. |
| 4:175 Convicted Child Sex Offender; Screening; Notifications | (For Policy Committee September 22, 2026) Reviewed with no substantive changes. |
| 4:180-AP1 School Action Steps for Pandemic Influenza or Other Virus/Disease | (For Policy Committee September 22, 2026) Updated in response to a five-year review. |
| 5:020-AP Sample Questions and Considerations for Conducting the Internal Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Investigation | (For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Amended in response to a five-year review. |
| 5:040 Communicable and Chronic Infectious Disease | (For Policy Committee September 22, 2026) Updated to align with PRESS. |
| 5:040-AP1 - Communicable and Chronic Infectious Disease | (For Policy Committee September 22, 2026) Updated in response to a five-year review. |
| 5:070 Religious Holidays | (For Policy Committee September 22, 2026) Updated legal references and to align with PRESS. |
| 5:100-AP1Staff Development Program | (For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Amended due to Reformatting and a five-year review. |
| 5:110 Recognition for Service | (For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Amended to reflect PRESS and in response to a five-year review. |
| 5:130-AP Email Retention | (For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Amended in response to a five-year review. |
| 5:140 Solicitations by or from Staff | (For Policy Committee September 22, 2026) Updated cross reference. |
| 5:185-AP1 Resource Guide for Family and Medical Leave | (For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Amended in response to a five-year review. |
| 5:240 Suspension | (For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) RENAMED - Amended due to a five year review. |
| 5:330 Educational Support Personnel Sick Days, Holidays, and Leaves | (For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Amended in response to the Family Neonatal Intensive Care Leave Act and for continuous improvement. |
| 6:060-AP1, E2, Resources for Biking and Walking Safety Education | (For Policy Committee September 22, 2026). Updated to align with PRESS. |
| 6:070 Teaching About Religions | (For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Amended to align with PRESS and in response to caselaw. |
| 6:070-AP1 Teaching About Religions | (For Policy Committee September 22, 2026). Reviewed to align with 6:70. |
| 6:080 Teaching About Controversial Issues | (For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Updated legal and cross references due to caselaw. |
| 6:100-AP1 Dissection of Animals | (For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Updated for Five Year Review |
| 6:100-E1 Guidelines and Application for Using Animals in School Facilities for Educational Purposes | (For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Updated for Five Year Review |
| 6:100-E2 Student Permission for Exposure to Animals | (For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Updated for Five Year Review |
| 6:120-AP3 Service Animals | (For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Renumbered and updated to reflect PRESS. |
| 6:120-AP4 Care of Students with Diabetes | (For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Updated to correct link and for continuous improvement. |
| 6:150-AP1 Homebound/Hospital Instruction (HHI) | (For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Amended to update Procedure. |
| 6:150-E1 - Physician's Statement for Temporary Home or Hospital Education | (For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Amended to reflect ISBE form. |
| 6:170-AP1 Checklist for Development, Implementation, and Maintenance of Parent Involvement Compacts for Title I Programs | (For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Updated to ensure compatibility with the US Dept of Education's revise non-regulatory guidance and for continuous improvement. |
| 6:170-AP2 - Notice to Parents Required by Elementary and Secondary Education, McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance, and Protection of Pupil Rights Laws | (For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Updated in response to a five-year review. |
| 6:190 Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activities | (For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Reviewed for alignment with PRESS. |
| 6:235-AP1, E2 - Staff Authorization for Access to the District's Electronic Networks | (For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Updated in response to a five-year review. |
| 6:235-E1 - Student Authorization for Access to the District's Electronic Networks | (For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Updated in response to a five-year review. |
| 6:235-E4 - Online Safety Resources | (For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Renamed and Rewritten in response to a five-year review. |
| 7:030 Student Assignment and Intra-District Transfer | (For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Update due to five-year review. |
| 7:060-AP1 - Challenging a Student’s Residence Status | (For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Updated to align with a 5-year review. |
| 7:060-AP2 - Establishing Student Residency | (For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Updated in response to a five-year review. |
| 7:060-AP2, E1 Letter of Residence from Landlord in Lieu of Lease | (For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Amended to align with PRESS. |
| 7:060-AP2, E2 Letter of Residence to Be Used When the Person Seeking to Enroll a Student Is Living with a District Resident | (For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Amended to align with PRESS. |
| 7:070 Attendance and Truancy | (routing, tbd) Amended to reflect new state mandates, allowable student activity approvals, restrictions on referring truants to outside agencies for fine issuance, and domestic sexual violence victims. |
| 7:080 Release Time for Religious Instruction/Observance | (For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Update due to Five-Year Review. |
| 7:130 Student Rights and Responsibilities | (For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Reviewed and legal references updated. |
| 7:190-E4 Aggressive Behavior Reporting Letter and Form | (For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Updated in response to a five-year review. |
| 7:305-AP Program for Managing Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries | (For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Amended for continuous improvement. |
| 7:330 Student Use of Buildings - Equal Access | (For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Amended as it was rewritten to align with the Equal Access Act. |
| 7:340-AP1 School Student Records | (For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Amended for legal compliance and continuous improvement. |
| 7:340-AP1, E1 Notice to Parents/Guardians and Students of Their Rights Concerning a Student's School Records | (For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Amended for continuous improvement and to align with ILCS 5/10-20,5a and ILCS 5/27-605 adding birth dates to the types of directory information and addressing State graduation requirements respectively. |
| 7:340-Ap1, E3 Letter to Parents and Eligible Students Concerning Military Recruiters and Postsecondary Institutions Receiving Student Directory Information | (For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Updated for continuous improvement. |
| 7:340-AP1, E4 Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Military Recruiter Access to Students and Student Information | (For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Updated per 105 ILCS 5/10-20.5a (P.A. 104-15), adding birth dates to directory information. |
| 8:010 Connection with the Community | (For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Renamed and amended to align with PRESS. |
| 8:025-AP4 Advertising and Donor Recognition -- Board-Approved Locations | (For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Amended to add guidelines for BFAC. |
| 8:070 Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities | (For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Updated in response to a five-year review. |