Policy
Recent Revisions & Amendments
Recent revisions and amendments to Board policy and procedures include:
| Policy or Procedure | Purpose of Adoption or Revision | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 7:315 Restrictions on Publications; High Schools | Definitions and student journalist resp9onsibilities 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 PRSS | 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 |
