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 |
