Policy

Recent Revisions & Amendments

Recent revisions and amendments to Board policy and procedures include:

Policy or Procedure Purpose of Adoption or Revision Date
2:080, Board Member Oath and Conduct The policy is unchanged. The footnotes are updated in response to a five-year review. November 14, 2023
2:170, Procurement of Architectural, Engineering, and Land Surveying Services The Legal References and footnote 1 are updated in response to a five-year review. November 14, 2023
4:045, Insufficient Fund Checks and Debt Recovery The policy, Legal References, and footnotes are updated in response to a five-year review. November 14, 2023
4:100, Insurance Management The policy, Legal References, Cross References, and footnote 2 are updated in response to a five-year review. November 14, 2023
5:230, Maintaining Student Discipline REWRITTEN. The Board’s current policy is not fully aligned with the PRESS version. The PRESS policy and footnotes are updated in response to a five-year review. November 14, 2023
6:010, Educational Philosophy and Objectives REWRITTEN. The Board’s current policy is not fully aligned with the PRESS version. The PRESS policy and footnote 1 are updated in response to a five-year review. November 14, 2023
6:190, Extracurricular and Co-curricular Activities REWRITTEN. The Board’s current policy is not fully aligned with the PRESS version. The PRESS policy is unchanged. Footnote 1 is amended and a new footnote 2 is added in response
to a five-year review.
November 14, 2023
6:240, Field Trips REWRITTEN. The Board’s current policy, 7:320, Student Travel, is not fully aligned with the PRESS version. The PRESS policy is unchanged. Footnote 5 is updated in response to a five-year review. November 14, 2023
7:275, Orders to Forgo Life-Sustaining Treatment The policy and its footnotes are updated in response to a five-year review. November 14, 2023
7:305, Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries The policy, Legal References, and footnotes are updated in response to a five-year review. November 14, 2023
7:330, Student Use of Buildings – Equal Access The policy, Cross References, and footnote 1 are updated in response to a five-year review. November 14, 2023
8:025, Advertising and Distributing Materials in Schools Provided by Non-School Related Entities The policy is unchanged. Footnotes 1 and 5 are updated in response to a five-year review. November 14, 2023
8:095, Parental Involvement The policy is unchanged. Footnote 1 is updated in response to a five-year review. November 14, 2023
2:110 Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers Updated in response to P.A.102-702 requiring a sexual misconduct related employment history review (EHR). June 20, 2023
4:60 Purchases and Contracts New requirement for contractors to perform EHRs with those who will have direct contact with children. June 20, 2023
5:30 Hiring Process and Criteria Updated in response to P.A.102-702 requiring a sexual misconduct related employment history review (EHR). June 20, 2023
5:90 Abused and Neglected Child Reporting New reporting requirements if a district employee, agent, or contractor is alleged to have engaged in sexual misconduct. June 20, 2023
5:125 Personal Technology and Social Media; Usage and Conduct Updated for continuous improvement. June 20, 2023
5:150 Personnel Records Updated in response to P.A.102-702 requiring information sharing related to an incident of sexual misconduct. June 20, 2023
5:260 Student Teachers Updated to include an EHR. June 20, 2023
6:040 Curriculum Development The policy is outdated. Instructional resources are found in a different policy and should be removed from policy 6:040. If adopted, BPS101 policy would match the existing PRESS policy. June 20, 2023
6:135 Accelerated Placement Program Procedures Updated in response to ISBE’s Accelerated Placement ACT. June 20, 2023
6:220 Instructional Materials Selection and Adoption It is recommended that Policy 2:220 is removed. Policy 2:220 is outdated and was replaced by Policy 6:210. Policy 6:210 is up to date with PRESS while policy 6:220 has not been updated since 2010. June 20, 2023
6:230 Library Media Program Updated by PRESS  in response to challenges of library books. June 20, 2023
7:260 Exemption from Physical Education Updated in response to ROE compliance visit to ensure students who receive special education services in grades 9-12 can be exempt from a PE course if the time is needed for special education support and services. June 20, 2023
2:100, Board Member Conflict of Interest The updates align with Code of Federal Regulations language. January 24, 2023
2:210, Organizational School Board Meeting The policy is updated in response to 105 ILCS 5/10-16, amended by P.A. 102-798, extending the timeframe in which a board must hold its organizational meeting from 28 to 40 days after the consolidated election. January 24, 2023
4:10, Fiscal and Business Management New requirement for districts to disclose the cash reserve balance of funds related to their operational levy at the public hearings for the district budget and levy. January 24, 2023
4:140, Waiver of Student Fees There are updates to include required waiver of fees for certain students. January 24, 2023
4:165, Awareness and Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Grooming Behaviors Changes are required to align with Faith’s Law which expands the criminal definition of grooming January 24, 2023
5:20, Workplace Harassment Updated for continuous improvement and/or style changes. January 24, 2023
5:120, Employee Ethics; Code of Professional Conduct; and Conflict of Interest This policy is renamed and rewritten in response to Faith’s Law to set forth expectations more clearly for employee behavior, including maintaining appropriate boundaries with students. January 24, 2023
5:220, Substitute Teachers During a public health emergency and during this school year, there are different rules related to substitutes regarding their number of days worked. January 24, 2023
5:250, Leaves of Absence Updates to include changes to sick leave and bereavement. January 24, 2023
5:280, Duties and Qualifications There are changes for supervision during a public health emergency. January 24, 2023
5:320, Evaluation PRESS updated the as a part of their regular review, and the recommendation is to align BPS101 policy with the PRESS policy. January 24, 2023
5:330 Sick Days, Holidays and Leaves Updates to include changes to sick leave and bereavement. January 24, 2023
6:250, Community Resource Persons and Volunteers Updated for continuous improvement and/or style changes. Non-substantial changes but policy last updated in 2010. January 24, 2023
6:255, Assemblies and Ceremonies Updated in response to a Supreme Court ruling. Changes do not change current practice. January 24, 2023
6:260, Complaints about Curriculum, Instructional Materials, and Programs PRESS has updated their recommended processes for curriculum objections. January 24, 2023
6:310, High School Credit for Non-District Experiences; Course Substitutions; Re-Entering Students The policy is updated in response to the Dual Credit Quality Act. January 24, 2023
7:30 Student Assignment and Intra-District Transfer The revisions will put BPS101 policy in alignment with the PRESS version. January 24, 2023
7:50, School Admissions and Student Transfers To and From Non-District Schools Districts are required to appoint a liaison to the Ill. Dept. of Children and Family Services. January 24, 2023
7:70, Attendance and Truancy Secondary students are now allowed one excused absence to engage in a civic event. District is now required to submit absenteeism and truancy policy to ISBE and the ROE. January 24, 2023
7:190, Student Behavior Updated for continuous improvement and/or style changes. January 24, 2023
7:250, Student Support Services Districts are required to appoint a liaison to the Ill. Dept. of Children and Family Services. January 24, 2023
7:285, Anaphylaxis Prevention, Response, and Management Program Updated for continuous improvement and/or style changes. January 24, 2023
7:290, Suicide and Depression Awareness and Preventions The policy is updated in response to the Children’s Mental Health Act and the Student Confidential Reporting Act. Changes are non-substantial to practice. January 24, 2023
7:340, Student Records DCFS is allowed access to student records of children in its custody. January 24, 2023
2:180 High School Student Ambassadors Better align with the Board’s desire to incorporate more student voice throughout the organization September 20, 2022
2:230  Public Participation at School Board Meetings and Petitions to the Board Updated to align with PRESS August 23, 2022
4:010  Fiscal and Business Management Updated to align with PRESS August 23, 2022
5:080 General Personnel Updated to align with PRESS August 23, 2022
7:015 Student and Family Privacy Rights Updated to align with PRESS August 23, 2022
7:285 Anaphylaxis Prevention, Response, and Management Program Updated to align with PRESS August 23, 2022
7:315 Restrictions on Publications; High Schools Definitions and student journalist responsibilities updated January 25, 2022
7:310 Restrictions on Publications; Elementary Schools Minor PRESS updates to reflect current technology January 25, 2022
7:290 Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention Updated to reflect current practice and school code January 25, 2022
7:250 Student Support Services Updates related to changes in school code related to Erin’s Law January 25, 2022
7:180 Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation and Harassment PRESS updates to ensure compliance with all applicable bullying rules.   Bullying policies must be approved by the ISBE. January 25, 2022
7:160 Student Appearance Updated to align with PRESS and the Jett Hawkins Law January 25, 2022
7:080 Release Time for Religious Instruction/Observance Updated to align with PRESS January 25, 2022
7:070 Attendance and Truancy Updated to align with PRESS January 25, 2022
7:060 Residence Updates to military personnel timeline January 25, 2022
6:340 Student Test and Assessment Program Updated to match PRESS January 25, 2022
6:310 High School Credit for on-District Experiences; Course Substitutions; Re-Entering Students Updated to align with PRESS and school Code January 25, 2022
6:210 Instructional Materials Remove 6:210 and 67:220 and replace with updated 6:210 January 25, 2022
6:135 Accelerated Placement Program Changes in School code requirements January 25, 2022
6:130 Program for the Academically Talented Aligning BPS101 policy to PRESS January 25, 2022
6:120 Education of Children with Disabilities Change in services for students who turn 22 during the school year January 25, 2022
6:060 Curriculum Content Legislated curricular changes January 25, 2022
6:050 School Wellness New requirements in the National School Lunch Program January 25, 2022
6:015 School Accountability Updates to school code regarding 5Essentials survey January 25, 2022
5:330 Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays and Leaves Changes in response to school code January 25, 2022
5:250 Leaves of Absences Changes to FMLA regarding birth of child or foster care placement January 25, 2022
5:220 Substitute Teachers Limits TRS Annuitants to 500 hours per year beginning 7-1-23.  Allows TRS annuitants to teach is a subject shortage area through 6-30-24 January 25, 2022
5:200 Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal Updated to align with PRESS January 25, 2022
5185 Family and Medical Leave FMLA changes require policy updates January 25, 2022
5:150 Personnel Records Changes in policy in response to Erin’s Law January 25, 2022
5:125 Personal Technology and Social Media Usage and Conduct Changes in policy in response to Erin’s Law January 25, 2022
5:120 Employee Ethics; Conduct and Conflict of Interest Changes in policy in response to Erin’s Law January 25, 2022
5:100 Staff Development Program Changes in policy in response to Erin’s Law January 25, 2022
5:090 Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Changes in policy in response to Erin’s Law January 25, 2022
5:050 Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace E-Cigarette, Tobacco and Cannabis Updated to align with PRESS – no substantial changes to policy or practice January 25, 2022
5:030 Hiring Process and Criteria Updated to align with PRESS – no substantial changes to policy or practice January 25, 2022
5:020 Workplace Harassment Prohibited Updated to align with PRESS – no substantial changes to policy or practice January 25, 2022
5:010 Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment Updated to align with PRESS January 25, 2022
4:175 Convicted Child Sex Offender, Screening Notifications Minor PRESS Updates January 25, 2022
 4:165 Awareness and Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Grooming Behaviors New policy in response to Erin’s Law January 25, 2022
4:160 Environmental Quality of Buildings and Grounds Compliance with Coal Tar Sealant Disclosure and Illinois Pesticide Act January 25, 2022
4:060 Purchases and Contracts
Compliance with the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act January 25, 2022
 3:040 Superintendent Additional information regarding special reporting responsibilities January 25, 2022
2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure Updated to align with PRESS – no substantial changes to policy or practice January 25, 2022
2:120 Board Member Development Effective fall of 2023, new Board member training must also include trauma-informed practices January 25, 2022
2:110 Qualifications, Term and Duties of Board Officers Additional TRS Responsibilities January 25, 2022
2:020 Powers and Duties of the School Board; Indemnification Additional TRS Responsibilities January 25, 2022
7:180 Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation and Harassment PRESS updates to ensure compliance with all applicable bullying rules.  Bullying policies must be approved by ISBE January 25, 2022