Proposed Revisions

The following is a list of pending or proposed updates to Board policy, including new policies and amendments.

Board Policy EntryPurpose 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; reformatted for user-friendly layout.
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-AP - 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-AP Staff 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-AP 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-AP Teaching About Religions(For Policy Committee September 22, 2026). Updated 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.
6:135-AP Accelerated Placement Program Procedures(For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Amended in response to review of procedure.
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 revised 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-E3 - Online Privacy Statement(For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Reviewed in response to PRESS' 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.
7:060-AP2, E3 Evidence of Non-Parent’s Custody, Control, and Responsibility of a Student(For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Amended to align with PRESS.
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 per 105 ILCS 5/10-20.5a (P.A. 104-15), adding birth dates to directory information and 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.
9:010-AP8 Penetration Testing & Security Assessment Procedure(For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) Establishes a controlled and authorized process for identifying and addressing technical vulnerabilities in District systems while protecting District operations, privacy, and confidential information.
9:200-AP1 Enterprise Asset Inventory & Management Procedure(For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) NEW. Establishes expectations for identifying, assigning, protecting, reconciling, and disposing of District technology assets.
9:200-AP2 Software Asset Management Procedure(For Policy Committee, September 22, 2026) NEW. Created to establish requirements for the lawful, secure, accessible, and fiscally responsible management of District software, cloud applications, licenses, and subscriptions
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