TableofContents
BrookwoodSchoolDistrict167
SECTION1-SCHOOLDISTRICTORGANIZATION
1:10SchoolDistrictLegalStatus
1:20DistrictOrganization,Operations,andCooperativeAgreements
1:30SchoolDistrictPhilosophy
SECTION2-BOARDOFEDUCATION
2:10SchoolDistrictGovernance
2:20PowersandDutiesoftheBoardofEducation;Indemnification
2:30SchoolDistrictElections
2:40BoardMemberQualifications
2:50BoardMemberTermofOffice
2:60BoardMemberRemovalfromOffice
2:70VacanciesontheBoardofEducation-FillingVacancies
2:70-EExhibit-ChecklistforFillingBoardVacanciesbyAppointment
2:80BoardMemberOathandConduct
2:80-EExhibit-BoardMemberCodeofConduct
2:100BoardMemberConflictofInterest
2:105EthicsandGiftBan
2:110Qualifications,Term,andDutiesofBoardOfficers
2:120BoardMemberDevelopment
2:120-E1Exhibit-GuidelinesforServingasaMentortoaNewBoardofEducation Member
2:120-E2Exhibit-WebsiteListingofDevelopmentandTrainingCompletedbyBoard Members
2:122BoardMemberRetirement
2:125BoardMemberCompensation;Expenses
2:125-E1Exhibit-BoardMemberExpenseReimbursementForm
2:125-E2Exhibit-BoardMemberEstimatedExpenseApprovalForm
2:130Board-SuperintendentRelationship
2:140CommunicationsToandFromtheBoard
2:140-EExhibit-GuidanceforBoardMemberCommunications,IncludingEmailUse
2:150Committees
2:152AdvisoryCommitteestotheBoard
2:160BoardAttorney
2:160-EExhibit-ChecklistforSelectingaBoardAttorney
2:170ProcurementofArchitectural,Engineering,andLandSurveyingServices
2:190ConflictofInterest/Anti-Nepotism
2:200TypesofBoardofEducationMeetings
2:210OrganizationalBoardofEducationMeeting
2:220BoardofEducationMeetingProcedure
2:220-E1Exhibit-BoardTreatmentofClosedMeetingVerbatimRecordingsand Minutes
2:220-E2Exhibit-MotiontoAdjourntoClosedMeeting
2:220-E3Exhibit-ClosedMeetingMinutes
2:220-E4Exhibit-OpenMeetingMinutes
2:220-E5Exhibit-Semi-AnnualReviewofClosedMeetingMinutes
2:220-E6Exhibit-LogofClosedMeetingMinutes
2:220-E7Exhibit-AccesstoClosedMeetingMinutesandVerbatimRecordings
2:220-E8Exhibit-BoardofEducationRecordsMaintenanceRequirementsandFAQs
2:220-E9Exhibit-RequirementsforNoPhysicalPresenceofQuorumandParticipation byAudioorVideoDuringDisasterDeclaration
2:230PublicParticipationatBoardofEducationMeetingsandPetitionstotheBoard
2:240BoardPolicyDevelopment
2:240-E1Exhibit-PRESSIssueUpdates
2:240-E2Exhibit-DevelopingLocalPolicy
2:250AccesstoDistrictPublicRecords
2:260UniformGrievanceProcedure
2:265TitleIXGrievanceProcedure
2:270DiscriminationandHarassmentontheBasisofRace,Color,andNationalOrigin Prohibited
3:10GoalsandObjectives
3:30ChainofCommand
3:40Superintendent
3:40-EExhibit-ChecklistfortheSuperintendentEmploymentContractNegotiation Process
3:50AdministrativePersonnelOtherThantheSuperintendent
3:60AdministrativeResponsibilityoftheBuildingPrincipal
3:70SuccessionofAuthority
SECTION4-OPERATIONALSERVICES
4:10FiscalandBusinessManagement
4:12RevenuesFromLocalTaxSources
4:15IdentityProtection
4:20FundBalances
4:30RevenueandInvestments
4:32SecuritiesDisclosurePolicy
4:40IncurringDebt
4:45InsufficientFundChecksandDebtRecovery
4:50PaymentProcedures
4:55UseofCreditandProcurementCards
4:60PurchasesandContracts
4:70ResourceConservation
4:80AccountingandAudits
4:90StudentActivityandFiduciaryFunds
4:100InsuranceManagement
4:110Transportation
4:112CharterCoachRequirements
4:120FoodServices
4:130FreeandReduced-PriceFoodServices
4:130-EExhibit-FreeandReduced-PriceFoodServices;MealChargeNotifications
4:140WaiverofStudentFees
4:150FacilityManagementandBuildingPrograms
4:160EnvironmentalQualityofBuildingsandGrounds
4:165AwarenessandPreventionofChildSexualAbuseandGroomingBehaviors
4:170Safety
4:172Accidents
4:175ConvictedChildSexOffender;Screening;Notifications
4:180PandemicPreparedness;Management;andRecovery
4:190TargetedSchoolViolencePreventionProgram
SECTION5-PERSONNEL
GeneralPersonnel
5:10EqualEmploymentOpportunityandMinorityRecruitment
5:20WorkplaceHarassmentProhibited
5:20-EResolutiontoProhibitSexualHarassment
5:30HiringProcessandCriteria
5:35CompliancewiththeFairLaborStandardsAct
5:40CommunicableandChronicInfectiousDisease
5:50Drug-andAlcohol-FreeWorkplace;E-Cigarette,Tobacco,andCannabis Prohibition
5:52ProhibitionontheUseofTobacco
5:60Expenses
5:60-E1Exhibit-EmployeeExpenseReimbursementForm
5:60-E2Exhibit-EmployeeEstimatedExpenseApprovalForm
5:70ReligiousHolidays
5:80CourtDuty
5:90AbusedandNeglectedChildReporting
5:100StaffDevelopmentProgram
5:110RecognitionforService
5:120EmployeeEthics;CodeofProfessionalConduct;andConflictofInterest
5:125PersonalTechnologyandSocialMedia;UsageandConduct
5:130ResponsibilitiesConcerningInternalInformation
5:140SolicitationsByorFromStaff
5:150PersonnelRecords
5:170Copyright
5:172PolicyRegardingSelection/Deselectionof403BVendors
5:180TemporaryIllnessorTemporaryIncapacity
5:185FamilyandMedicalLeave
ProfessionalPersonnel
5:190TeacherQualifications
5:200TermsandConditionsofEmploymentandDismissal
5:202TutoringforPay
5:210Resignations
5:220SubstituteTeachers
5:230MaintainingStudentDiscipline
5:240Suspension
5:250LeavesofAbsence
5:260StudentTeachers
EducationalSupportPersonnel
5:270EmploymentAt-Will,Compensation,andAssignment
5:280DutiesandQualifications
5:285DrugandAlcoholTestingforSchoolBusandCommercialVehicleDrivers
5:290EmploymentTerminationandSuspensions
5:300SchedulesandEmploymentYear
5:310CompensatoryTime-Off
5:320Evaluation
5:322EvaluationoftheSuperintendent
5:330SickDays,Vacation,Holidays,andLeaves
SECTION6-INSTRUCTION
6:10EducationalPhilosophyandObjectives
6:15SchoolAccountability
6:20SchoolYearCalendarandDay
6:30OrganizationofInstruction
6:40CurriculumDevelopment
6:42SchoolImprovementProcess
6:50SchoolWellness
6:60CurriculumContent
6:65StudentSocialandEmotionalDevelopment
6:70TeachingAboutReligions
6:80TeachingAboutControversialIssues
6:100UsingAnimalsintheEducationalProgram
6:110ProgramsforStudentsAtRiskofAcademicFailureand/orDroppingOutofSchooland GraduationIncentivesProgram
6:120EducationofChildrenwithDisabilities
6:130ProgramfortheGifted
6:132StudentPerformances
6:135AcceleratedPlacementProgram
6:140EducationofHomelessChildren
6:145MigrantStudents
6:150HomeandHospitalInstruction
6:160EnglishLearners
6:170TitleIPrograms
6:180ExtendedInstructionalPrograms
6:190ExtracurricularandCo-CurricularActivities
6:210InstructionalMaterials
6:220BringYourOwnTechnology(BYOT)Program;ResponsibleUseandConduct
6:230LibraryMediaProgram
6:235AccesstoElectronicNetworks
6:240FieldTripsandRecreationalClassTrips
6:250CommunityResourcePersonsandVolunteers
6:255AssembliesandCeremonies
6:260ComplaintsAboutCurriculum,InstructionalMaterials,andPrograms
6:270GuidanceandCounselingProgram
6:280GradingandPromotion
6:290Homework
6:315HighSchoolCreditforStudentsinGrade7or8
6:330AchievementandAwards
6:340StudentTestingandAssessmentProgram
SECTION7-STUDENTS 7:10EqualEducationalOpportunities
7:10-EExhibit-EqualEducationalOpportunitiesWithintheSchoolCommunity
7:15StudentandFamilyPrivacyRights
7:20HarassmentofStudentsProhibited
7:30StudentAssignmentandIntra-DistrictTransfer
7:40NonpublicSchoolStudents,IncludingParochialandHome-SchooledStudents
7:50SchoolAdmissionsandStudentTransfersToandFromNon-DistrictSchools
7:60Residence
7:70AttendanceandTruancy
7:80ReleaseTimeforReligiousInstruction/Observance
7:90ReleaseDuringSchoolHours
7:100Health,Eye,andDentalExaminations;Immunizations;andExclusionofStudents
7:130StudentRightsandResponsibilities
7:140SearchandSeizure
7:150AgencyandPoliceInterviews
7:160StudentAppearance
7:170Vandalism
7:180PreventionofandResponsetoBullying,Intimidation,andHarassment
7:185TeenDatingViolenceProhibited
7:190StudentBehavior
7:192ProhibitingGangs,GangInvolvement,andGangActivities
7:200SuspensionProcedures
7:210ExpulsionProcedures
7:220BusConduct
7:230MisconductbyStudentswithDisabilities
7:240ConductCodeforParticipantsinExtracurricularActivities
7:250StudentSupportServices
7:255StudentsWhoareParents,ExpectantParents,orVictimsofDomesticorSexual Violence
7:260ExemptionfromPhysicalEducation
7:270AdministeringMedicinestoStudents
7:275OrderstoForgoLife-SustainingTreatment
7:280CommunicableandChronicInfectiousDisease
7:285AnaphylaxisPrevention,Response,andManagementProgram
7:290SuicideandDepressionAwarenessandPrevention
7:300ExtracurricularAthletics
7:305StudentAthleteConcussionsandHeadInjuries
7:310RestrictionsonPublications;ElementarySchools
7:325StudentFundraisingActivities
7:340StudentRecords
7:345UseofEducationalTechnologies;StudentDataPrivacyandSecurity
SECTION8-COMMUNITYRELATIONS 8:10ConnectionwiththeCommunity
8:20CommunityUseofSchoolFacilities
8:25AdvertisingandDistributingMaterialsinSchoolsProvidedbyNon-SchoolRelated Entities
8:30VisitorstoandConductonSchoolProperty
8:70AccommodatingIndividualswithDisabilities
8:80GiftstotheDistrict
8:90ParentOrganizationsandBoosterClubs
8:95ParentalInvolvement
8:96ParentalInvolvement-TitleI
8:98CommunityInstructionResources
8:110PublicSuggestionsandConcerns BrookwoodSD167
BrookwoodSD167
1:10SchoolDistrictLegalStatus TheIllinoisConstitutionrequirestheStatetoprovideforanefficientsystemofhigh-qualitypublic educationalinstitutionsandservicesinordertoachievetheeducationaldevelopmentofallpersonsto thelimitsoftheircapabilities
TheGeneralAssemblyhasimplementedthismandatethroughthecreationofschooldistricts The Districtisgovernedbythelawsforschooldistrictsservingaresidentpopulationofnotfewerthan 1,000andnotmorethan500,000
TheBoardofEducationconstitutesabodycorporatethatpossessesalltheusualpowersofa corporationforpublicpurposes,andinthatnamemaysueandbesued,purchase,holdandsell personalpropertyandrealestate,andenterintosuchobligationsasareauthorizedbylaw
LEGALREF:
Ill.Constitution,Art.X,Sec.1.
105ILCS5/10-1etseq.
CROSSREF.:2:10(SchoolDistrictGovernance),2:20(PowersandDutiesoftheBoardof Education;Indemnification)
Adopted:August9,2021
BrookwoodSD167
1:20DistrictOrganization,Operations,andCooperativeAgreements TheDistrictisorganizedandoperatesasanElementaryDistrictservingtheeducationalneedsof childreningradesPre-Kthrough8andothersasrequiredbytheSchoolCode
TheDistrictentersintoandparticipatesinjointprogramsandintergovernmentalagreementswithunits oflocalgovernmentandotherschooldistrictsinordertojointlyprovideservicesandactivitiesina mannerthatwillincreaseflexibility,scopeofserviceopportunities,costreductions,and/orotherwise benefittheDistrictandthecommunity TheSuperintendentshallmanagetheseactivitiestotheextent theprogramoragreementrequirestheDistrict'sparticipation,andshallprovideperiodic implementationoroperationaldataand/orreportstotheBoardofEducationconcerningthese programsandagreements
LEGALREF:
Ill Constitution,Art VII,Sec 10 5ILCS220/,IntergovernmentalCooperationAct.
Adopted:August9,2021
BrookwoodSD167
1:30SchoolDistrictPhilosophy TheSchoolDistrict,inanactivepartnershipwithparentsandcommunity,willpromoteexcellenceina caringenvironmentinwhichallstudentslearnandgrow Thispartnershipaimstoempowerallstudents todevelopstrongself-respectandtobecomeresponsiblelearnersanddecision-makers TheSchool Districtiscommittedtodevelopingandusingavisionaryandinnovativecurriculum,aknowledgeable anddedicatedstaff,andsoundfiscalandmanagementpractices
ItwillbethepurposeoftheBoardtoprovideeducationofthebestobtainablequalityforthe elementarystudentpopulationofthedistrictwithinthelimitationsimposedbythetaxpayer's willingnesstosupporttheeducationalprogram
CROSSREF:2:10(SchoolDistrictGovernance),3:10(GoalsandObjectives),6:10(Educational PhilosophyandObjectives)
Adopted:September20,2021 BrookwoodSD167
BrookwoodSD167
2:10SchoolDistrictGovernance
TheDistrictisgovernedbyaBoardofEducationconsistingofsevenmembers TheBoard'spowers anddutiesincludetheauthoritytoadopt,enforce,andmonitorallpoliciesforthemanagementand governanceoftheDistrict'sschools
OfficialactionbytheBoardmayonlyoccuratadulycalledandlegallyconductedmeeting Exceptas otherwiseprovidedbytheOpenMeetingsAct,aquorummustbephysicallypresentatthemeeting
AsstatedintheBoardmemberoathofofficeprescribedbytheSchoolCode,aBoardmemberhas nolegalauthorityasanindividual
LEGALREF.:
5ILCS120/,OpenMeetingsAct.
105ILCS5/10-1,5/10-10,5/10-12,5/10-16.5,5/10-16.7,and5/10-20.5.
CROSSREF:1:10(SchoolDistrictLegalStatus),2:20(PowersandDutiesoftheBoardof Education;Indemnification),2:80(BoardMemberOathandConduct),2:120(BoardMember Development),2:200(TypesofBoardofEducationMeetings),2:220(BoardofEducationMeeting Procedure)
Adopted:September20,2021
BrookwoodSD167
ThemajorpowersanddutiesoftheBoardofEducationinclude,butarenotlimitedto:
1. OrganizingtheBoardaftereachconsolidatedelectionbyelectingofficersandestablishingits regularmeetingscheduleand,thereafter,takingactionduringlawfullycalledmeetingstofaithfully fulfilltheBoard'sresponsibilitiesinaccordancewithStateandfederallaw
2. Formulating,adopting,andmodifyingBoardpolicies,atitssolediscretion,subjectonlyto mandatorycollectivebargainingagreementsandStateandfederallaw.
3 EmployingaSuperintendentandotherpersonnel,makingemploymentdecisions,dismissing personnel,includingdeterminingwhetheranemployeehaswillfullyornegligentlyfailedtoreport aninstanceofsuspectedchildabuseorneglectasrequiredby325ILCS5/,andestablishingan equalemploymentopportunitypolicythatprohibitsunlawfuldiscrimination.
4 Directing,throughpolicy,theSuperintendent,inhisorherchargeoftheDistrict'sadministration
5. Approvingtheannualbudget,taxlevies,majorexpenditures,paymentofobligations,annual audit,andotheraspectsoftheDistrict'sfinancialoperation;andmakingavailableastatementof financialaffairsasprovidedinStatelaw
6. EnteringcontractsinaccordancewithapplicablefederalandStatelaw,includingusingthe publicbiddingprocedurewhenrequired.
7 Providing,constructing,controlling,andmaintainingadequatephysicalfacilities;makingschool buildingsavailableforuseascivildefenseshelters;andestablishingaresourceconservation policy
8 Establishinganequaleducationalopportunitiespolicythatprohibitsunlawfuldiscrimination
9. Approvingthecurriculum,textbooks,andeducationalservices.
10 EvaluatingtheeducationalprogramandapprovingSchoolImprovementPlans
11 PresentingtheDistrictreportcardandSchoolreportcard(s)toparents/guardiansandthe community;thesedocumentsreportDistrict,Schoolandstudentperformance
12. Establishingandsupportingstudentbehaviorpoliciesdesignedtomaintainanenvironment conducivetolearning,includingdecidingindividualstudentsuspensionorexpulsioncases broughtbeforeit.
13 EstablishingattendanceunitswithintheDistrictandassigningstudentstotheschools
14 Establishingtheschoolyear
15. Requiringamomentofsilencetorecognizeveteransduringanytypeofschooleventheldata DistrictschoolonNovember11.
16 ProvidingstudenttransportationservicespursuanttoStatelaw
17 Enteringintojointagreementswithotherboardstoestablishcooperativeeducationalprograms orprovideeducationalfacilities
18. ComplyingwithrequirementsintheAbusedandNeglectedChildReportingAct(ANCRA). Specifically,eachindividualBoardmembermust,ifanallegationisraisedtothememberduring anopenorclosedBoardmeetingthatastudentisanabusedchildasdefinedinANCRA,direct orcausetheBoardtodirecttheSuperintendentorotherequivalentschooladministratorto complywithANCRA’srequirementsconcerningthereportingofchildabuse
19. NotifyingtheStateSuperintendentofEducationpromptlyandinwritingofthenameofalicensed teacherwhowasconvictedofafelony,alongwiththeconvictionandthenameandlocationof thecourtwheretheconvictionoccurred.
20 NotifyingtheTeachers'RetirementSystem(TRS)oftheStateofIll BoardofTrusteespromptly andinwritingwhenitlearnsthatateacherasdefinedintheIll.PensionCodewasconvictedofa felony,alongwiththenameandlocationofthecourtwheretheconvictionoccurred,andthecase numberassignedbythatcourttotheconviction.
21. Communicatingtheschools'activitiesandoperationstothecommunityandrepresentingthe needsanddesiresofthecommunityineducationalmatters.
Indemnification Totheextentallowedbylaw,theBoardshalldefend,indemnify,andholdharmlessBoardofEducation members,employees,volunteerpersonnel(pursuantto105ILCS5/10-22.34,10-22.34aand1022.34b),mentorsofcertifiedstaff(pursuantto105ILCS5/2-3.53a,2-3.53b,and105ILCS5/21A-5 etseq.),andstudentteacherswho,inthecourseofdischargingtheirofficialdutiesimposedor authorizedbylaw,aresuedaspartiesinalegalproceeding.Nothingherein,however,shallbe construedasobligatingtheBoardtodefend,indemnify,orholdharmlessanypersonwhoengagesin criminalactivity,officialmisconduct,fraud,intentionalorwillfulandwantonmisconduct,oractsbeyond theauthorityproperlyvestedintheindividual
LEGALREF.: 105ILCS5/10,5/17-1,5/21B-85,and5/27-1.
115ILCS5/,Ill EducationalLaborRelationsAct
325ILCS5/,AbusedandNeglectedChildReportingAct
CROSSREF:1:10(SchoolDistrictLegalStatus),1:20(DistrictOrganization,Operations,and CooperativeAgreements),2:10(SchoolDistrictGovernance),2:80(BoardMemberOathand Conduct),2:140(CommunicationsToandFromtheBoard),2:210(OrganizationalBoardof EducationMeeting),2:240(BoardPolicyDevelopment),4:60(PurchasesandContracts),4:70 (ResourceConservation),4:100(InsuranceManagement),4:110(Transportation),4:150(Facility ManagementandBuildingPrograms),4:165(AwarenessandPreventionofSexualAbuseand GroomingBehaviors),4:175(ConvictedChildSexOffender;Screening;Notifications),5:10(Equal EmploymentOpportunityandMinorityRecruitment),5:30(HiringProcessandCriteria),5:90(Abused andNeglectedChildReporting),5:120(EmployeeEthics;CodeofProfessionalConduct;andConflict ofInterest),5:150(PersonnelRecords),5:210(Resignations),5:290(EmploymentTerminationand Suspensions),6:15(SchoolAccountability),6:20(SchoolYearCalendarandDay),7:10(Equal EducationalOpportunities),7:30(StudentAssignmentandIntra-DistrictTransfer),7:190(Student Behavior),7:200(SuspensionProcedures),7:210(ExpulsionProcedures),8:10(Connectionwiththe Community),8:30(VisitorstoandConductonSchoolProperty)
Adopted:December11,2023
2:30SchoolDistrictElections
SchoolDistrictelectionsarenon-partisan,governedbythegeneralelectionlawsoftheState,and includetheelectionofBoardofEducationmembers,variouspublicpolicypropositions,andadvisory questions BoardmembersareelectedattheconsolidatedelectionheldonthefirstTuesdayinApril inodd-numberedyears If,however,thatdateconflictswiththecelebrationofPassover,the consolidatedelectionispostponedtothefirstTuesdayfollowingthelastdayofPassover The canvassofvotesisconductedbytheelectionauthoritywithin21daysaftertheelection
TheBoard,byproperresolution,maycausetobeplacedontheballot:(a)publicpolicyreferendum accordingtoArticle28oftheElectioncode,or(b)advisoryquestionsofpublicpolicyaccordingto Section9-15oftheSchoolCode
TheBoardSecretaryservesasthelocalelectionofficial Heorshereceivespetitionsforthe submissionofapublicquestiontoreferendaandforwardsthemtotheproperelection
LEGALREF:
10ILCS5/1-3,5/2A,5/9,5/10-9,5/22-17,5/22-18,and5/28
105ILCS5/9.
CROSSREF.:2:40(BoardMemberQualifications),2:50(BoardMemberTermofOffice),2:210 (OrganizationalBoardofEducationMeeting)
Adopted:September20,2021
BrookwoodSD167
2:40BoardMemberQualifications ABoardofEducationmembermustbe,onthedateofelectionorappointment,aUnitedStates citizen,atleast18yearsofage,aresidentofIllinoisandtheDistrictforatleastoneyearimmediately precedingtheelection,andaregisteredvoter
ReasonsmakinganindividualineligibleforBoardmembershipincludeholdinganincompatibleoffice, certaintypesofStateorfederalemployment,andconvictionofaninfamouscrime Achildsex offender,asdefinedinStatelaw,isineligibleforBoardofEducationmembership
LEGALREF:
Ill.Constitution,Art.II,§1;Art.IV,§2(e);Art.VI,§13(b).
105ILCS5/10-3and5/10-10.
CROSSREF.:2:30(SchoolDistrictElections),2:70(VacanciesontheBoardofEducation-Filling Vacancies)
Adopted:May13,2024
BrookwoodSD167
ThetermofofficeforaBoardofEducationmemberbeginsimmediatelyafterbothofthefollowing occur:
1 Theelectionauthoritycanvassesthevotesanddeclaresthewinner(s);thisoccurswithin21days aftertheconsolidatedelectionheldonthefirstTuesdayinAprilinodd-numberedyears
2. ThesuccessfulcandidatetakestheoathofofficeasprovidedinBoardpolicy2:80,Board MemberOathandConduct
Thetermends4yearslaterwhenthesuccessorassumesoffice.
LEGALREF.:
10ILCS5/2A-11,5/22-17,and5/22-18
105ILCS5/10-10,5/10-16,and5/10-165
CROSSREF: 2:30(SchoolDistrictElections),2:80(BoardMemberOathandConduct),2:210 (OrganizationalBoardofEducationMeeting)
Adopted:May13,2024
BrookwoodSD167
2:60BoardMemberRemovalfromOffice
IfamajorityoftheBoardofEducationdeterminesthataBoardmemberhaswillfullyfailedtoperform hisorherofficialduties,itmayrequesttheRegionalSuperintendenttoremovesuchmemberfrom office
LEGALREF: 105ILCS5/3-15.5.
CROSSREF.:2:70(VacanciesontheBoardofEducation-FillingVacancies)
Adopted:May13,2024
BrookwoodSD167
Vacancy ElectiveofficeofaBoardofEducationmemberbecomesvacantbeforetheterm'sexpirationwhen anyofthefollowingoccurs:
1. Deathoftheincumbent,
2 ResignationinwritingfiledwiththeSecretaryoftheBoard,
3 Legaldisability,
4. Convictionofafelony,bribery,perjury,orotherinfamouscrimeorofanyoffenseinvolvinga violationofofficialoathorofaviolentcrimeagainstachild,
5 Removalfromoffice,
6 Thedecisionofacompetenttribunaldeclaringhisorherelectionvoid,
7. CeasingtobeaninhabitantoftheDistrictoraparticularareafromwhichheorshewaselected, iftheresidentialrequirementscontainedintheSchoolCodeareviolated,
8 Anillegalconflictofinterest,or
9 AcceptanceofasecondpublicofficethatisincompatiblewithBoardmembership
FillingVacancies Wheneveravacancyoccurs,theremainingmembersshallnotifytheRegionalSuperintendentof Schoolsofthatvacancywithinfivedaysafteritsoccurrenceandshallfillthevacancyuntilthenext regularboardelection,atwhichelectionasuccessorshallbeelectedtoservetheremainderofthe unexpiredterm.However,ifthevacancyoccurswithlessthan868daysremaininginthetermorless than88daysbeforethenextregularlyscheduledelection,thepersonsoappointedshallservethe remainderoftheunexpiredterm,andnoelectiontofillthevacancyshallbeheld Membersappointed bytheremainingmembersoftheBoardtofillvacanciesshallmeetanyresidentialrequirementsas specifiedintheSchoolCode TheBoardshallfillthevacancywithin60daysafteritoccurredbya publicvoteatameetingoftheBoard
ImmediatelyfollowingavacancyontheBoard,theBoardwillpublicizeitandacceptrésumésfrom Districtresidentswhoareinterestedinfillingthevacancy Afterreviewingtheapplications,theBoard mayinvitetheprospectivecandidatesforpersonalinterviewstobeconductedduringdulyscheduled closedmeetings
LEGALREF:
105ILCS5/10-10and5/10-11.
CROSSREF.:2:40(BoardMemberQualifications),2:60(BoardMemberRemovalfromOffice), 2:120(BoardMemberDevelopment)
Adopted:August12,2024 BrookwoodSD167
TheBoardofEducationfillsavacancybyeitherappointmentorelection.TheBoardusesthis checklistforguidancewhenitmustfillavacancybyappointment.Someitemscontainguidelines alongwithexplanations.Formoreinformation,seeAnswerstoFAQs:VacanciesontheBoardof Education,publishedbyacommitteeoftheIll CouncilofSchoolAttorneys(ICSA),andavailableat: wwwiasbcom/law/vacanciescfm
ConfirmthattheBoardmustfillthevacancybyappointment.
Guidelines
ReviewBoardpolicy2:70, VacanciesontheSchool Board-FillingVacancies,to determineifavacancyonthe Boardoccurredand,ifso, whetherthesuccessorwillbe selectedbyelectionorBoard appointment.Consultthe BoardAttorneyasneeded.
Intheeventaseatonthe boardgoesunfilledatan election,consulttheBoard Attorneytodetermine(1)how longtheseatcanbeheld overbytheincumbent member,and(2)theprocess bywhichtheBoardwillfillthe seat
Explanation
FillingavacancybyBoardappointmentorelectiondepends uponwhenthevacancyoccurred Ifavacancyoccurswithless than:(1)868daysremaininginthetermofoffice,or(2)88days beforethenextregularlyscheduledelectionforthevacantoffice, noelectiontofillthevacancyisheldandtheappointeeserves theremainderoftheterm.Atallothertimes,anappointee servesuntilthenextregularschoolelection,atwhichelectiona successoriselectedtoservetheremainderoftheunexpired term.See105ILCS5/10-10.
TheSchoolCodepartiallyaddressestheconceptofaholdover seat;itstates“noelectiveoffice…becomesvacantuntilthe successoroftheincumbentofsuchofficehasbeenappointed orelected,asthecasemaybe,andqualified”105ILCS5/1011
NotifytheRegionalSuperintendentofthevacancywithinfivedaysofitsoccurrence(105 ILCS5/10-10).
Developalistofqualificationsforappointmentofapersontofillthevacancy.
Guidelines Explanation Ataminimum,acandidate mustmeetthefollowing qualifications:
BeaUnitedStates citizen
Beatleast18years ofage
Bearesidentof IllinoisandDistrict foratleastoneyear immediately precedingthe appointment
Bearegisteredvoter
WhiletheSchoolCodedoesnotexpresslysetfortheligibility requirementsforappointmenttoaBoardvacancy,theBoardmay wanttousethequalificationsforelectedBoardmemberslistedin 105ILCS5/10-3and5/10-10.
ForguidancediscussingotherqualificationsthattheBoardmay
Notbeachildsex offender
Notholdan incompatiblepublic office
Nothavea prohibitedinterestin anycontractwiththe District
Notbeaschool trustee
Notholdcertain typesofprohibited Stateorfederal employment
Whenadditional qualificationsapply,the followingitemsmaybe includedintheBoard’slist ofqualifications:
Meetall qualificationsbased uponthedistribution ofpopulationamong congressional townshipsinthe district.
Meetall qualificationsbased uponthedistribution ofpopulationamong incorporatedand unincorporated areas.
wanttoconsider,seeIASB’sRecruitingSchoolBoard Candidates,availableat:wwwiasbcom/training/recruitingcfm
Forguidanceregardingconflictofinterestandincompatible offices,seeAnswerstoFAQsRegardingConflictofInterestand IncompatibleOffices(ICSA),availableat: wwwiasbcom/IASB/media/Documents/COI FAQpdf
Boardmembersofsomecommunityunitschooldistrictsmaybe subjecttohistoricalresidentialqualificationsbasedonthe distributionofpopulationamongcongressionaltownshipsinthe districtorbetweenthedistrict’sincorporatedandunincorporated areas 105ILCS5/10-11
Note:Ifavacancyforanareaofresidenceremainsunfilled,a boardmustsubmitapropositionatthenextgeneralelectionfor theelectionofaboardmemberatlarge 105ILCS5/10-105(c)
Guidelines Explanation TheBoard Presidentwill acceptapplications.
TheBoardwill discuss,atanopen meeting,itsprocess toreviewthe applicationsand whowillcontact applicantsforan interview
WhoacceptsvacancyapplicationsisattheBoard’ssolediscretion. AccordingtoBoardpolicy2:110,Qualifications,Term,andDutiesof BoardOfficers,theBoardPresidentisalogicalofficertoacceptthe applications,butthistaskmaybedelegatedtotheSecretaryor Superintendent’ssecretaryiftheBoarddeterminesthatitismore convenient Whoacceptstheapplicationsmustbedecidedpriorto postingthevacancyannouncement
Announcement SchoolDistrict ______ Board MemberVacancy
TheSchoolDistrictisaccepting applicationstofillthevacancy resultingfrom[reasonfor vacancy]of[formerBoard member’sname].
Theindividualselectedwillserve ontheSchoolBoardfromthe dateofappointmentto[date]
TheSchoolDistrict[School District’sphilosophyormission statement].
ApplicantsfortheBoardvacancy mustbe:[Board’slistof qualifications]
Applicantsshouldshowfamiliarity withtheBoard’spolicies regardinggeneraldutiesand responsibilitiesofaBoardanda Boardmember,including fiduciaryresponsibilities,conflict ofinterest,ethicsandgiftban TheBoard’spoliciesare availableat[locations].
Applicationsmaybeobtainedat [locationandaddressand/or website]beginningon[dateand time].
Completedapplicationsmaybe turnedinby[timeanddate]to [nameandtitleofperson receivingapplications]
Explanation Thecontentsofavacancyannouncement,howitis announced,andwhereitispostedareattheBoard’ssole discretion
TheBoardmaywanttoannouncethevacancyanditsintent tofillitbyappointmentduringanopenmeeting The announcementmaybepostedontheDistrict’swebsiteand inthelocalnewspaper(s)
Thelengthoftheappointmentdependsuponwhenduring thetermofofficethevacancyoccurred See105ILCS 5/10-10andBoardpolicy2:70,VacanciesontheSchool Board-FillingVacancies,todeterminethelengthofthe appointment.
SeeBoardpolicy1:30,SchoolDistrictPhilosophy,forthe District’smissionstatementthatisspecifictothe community’sgoals
SeechecklistitemtitledDevelopalistofqualificationsfor appointmentofapersontofillthevacancyabove
ListingthisalongwiththeBoard’slistofqualifications assistscandidatesinunderstandingaBoardmember’s dutiesandresponsibilitiesandmayfacilitateabetter conversationduringtheinterviewprocess SeeBoard policies:2:20,PowersandDutiesoftheSchoolBoard; Indemnification;2:80,BoardMemberOathandConduct; 2:100,BoardMemberConflictofInterest;2:105Ethics andGiftBan;and2:120,BoardMemberDevelopment.
SeeactionitemtitledDecidewhowillreceivecompleted vacancyapplicationsabove.
PublicizethevacancyannouncementbyplacingitontheDistrict’swebsite,announcingit atameeting,and/oradvertisingitinthelocalnewspaper(s).
Acceptandreviewapplicationsfromprospectivecandidates(seeDecidewhowillreceive completedvacancyapplicationsabove).
Contactappropriateapplicantsforinterviews(seeDecidewhowillreceivecompleted vacancyapplicationsabove).
Developinterviewquestions. Interview Questions Explanation Whydoyouwantto beaBoard member?
Whatspecificskills wouldyoubringto theBoard?
Pleasegivespecific examplesofyour abilityin interpersonal relationshipsand teamwork
Whatdoyouseeas theroleofaBoard member?
Whathaveyoudone toprepareyourself forthechallengesof beingaBoard member?
Pleasedescribeyour previouscommunity ornonprofit experiences.
Whatareasinthe districtwouldyoulike toseetheBoard strengthen?
Whatisyour availabilitytomeet thetime,training commitments,and otherresponsibilities requiredforBoard membership?
Describewhat legacyyouwouldlike toleavebehind.
InterviewquestionsareattheBoard’ssolediscretion Thislistisnot exhaustive,butitmayhelptheBoardtailoritsquestionstowardfindinga candidatewhowillapproachBoardmembershipwithaclear understandingofitsdemandsandexpectationsalongwitha constructiveattitudetowardthechallenge.TheBoardmayalsowantto considerallowinganequalamountoftimeforeachinterview.
SeeIASB’sRecruitingSchoolBoardCandidates,availableat: www.iasb.com/training/recruiting.cfm
Aprospectivecandidatetofillavacancymayraiseotherspecificissues thattheBoardwillwanttocoverduringaninterview.
Conductinterviewswithcandidates(interviewsmayoccurinclosedsessionpursuantto 5ILCS120/2(c)(3)).
Ineachinterview,theBoardPresidentwill:
IntroduceBoardmemberstothecandidateatthe beginningoftheinterview
DescribetheBoard’sinterviewprocess,selection process,andaskthecandidateifheorshehas questionsabouttheBoard’sprocessforfillinga vacancybyappointment.
DescribetheDistrict’sphilosophyormission statement
Describethevacancyforthecandidateby reviewingthe:(1)qualifications,and(2)general dutiesandresponsibilitiesoftheBoardandthe Boardmembers,includingfiduciaryresponsibilities, conflictofinterest,ethicsandgiftban,andgeneral Boardmemberdevelopment.
BeginaskingtheinterviewquestionsthattheBoard developed.
Askthecandidatewhetherheorshehasany questionsfortheBoard
Thankthecandidateandinformthecandidatewhen theBoardexpectstomakeadecisionandhowthe candidatewillbecontactedregardingtheBoard’s decision.
TheBoardPresidentwillleadtheBoard asitinterviewsprospectivecandidates SeeBoardpolicy2:110,Qualifications, Term,andDutiesofBoardOfficers The presidentpresidesatallmeetings 105 ILCS5/10-13.
TheBoardmayalsowanttoconsider allowinganequalamountoftimeforeach interview.
FillvacancybyavoteduringanopenmeetingoftheBoardbeforethe60thday(105ILCS 5/10-10).
AssisttheappointedBoardmemberinfilinghisorherstatementofeconomicinterest(5 ILCS420/4A-105(c)).
AnnouncetheappointmenttoDistrictstaffandcommunity.
Announcement
TheBoardappointed[appointee’sname]tofillthe vacancyontheBoard
Theappointmentwillbefrom[date]to[date]
TheBoardpreviouslyestablishedqualificationsforthe appointeeinacarefulandthoughtfulmanner [Appointee’sname]meetsthesequalificationsandhas demonstratedthewillingnesstoacceptthedutiesand responsibilitiesofaBoardmember [Appointee’s name]bringsaclearunderstandingofthedemands andexpectationsofbeingaBoardmemberalongwith aconstructiveattitudetowardthechallenge.
Explanation
Thecontentsoftheappointment announcementandlengthoftimeitis displayedareattheBoard’ssole discretion TheBoardmaywantto considerannouncingtheappointment duringitsmeetingandalsoby postingitinthesameplacesthatit postedthevacancyannouncement.
SeeBoardpolicy8:10,Connection withtheCommunity.
AdministertheOathofOfficeandbeginorientation.
Guidelines Explanation SeeBoardpolicy2:80,Board MemberOathandConduct
SeeBoardpolicy2:120,Board MemberDevelopment,andexhibit 2:120-E1,GuidelinesforServingas aMentortoaNewSchoolBoard Member
Eachindividual,beforetakinghisorherseatonthe Board,musttakeanoathinsubstantiallytheformgiven in105ILCS5/10-165
OrientationassistsnewBoardmemberstolearn, understand,andpracticeeffectivegovernance principles.SeetheIASBFoundationalPrinciplesof EffectiveGovernance,availableat: wwwiasbcom/principles popupcfm
InformIASBofthenewlyappointedBoardmember’snameanddirectoryinformation.
DATED:August12,2024
BrookwoodSD167
EachBoardofEducationmember,beforetakinghisorherseatontheBoard,shalltakethefollowing oathofoffice:
I,(name),dosolemnlyswear(oraffirm)thatIwillfaithfullydischargethedutiesoftheofficeof memberoftheBoardofEducationofBrookwoodSchoolDistrict167,inaccordancewiththe ConstitutionoftheUnitedStates,theConstitutionoftheStateofIllinois,andthelawsoftheStateof Illinois,tothebestofmyability
Ifurtherswear(oraffirm)that:
IshallrespecttaxpayerinterestsbyservingasafaithfulprotectoroftheSchoolDistrict's assets;
IshallencourageandrespectthefreeexpressionofopinionbymyfellowBoardmembersand otherswhoseekahearingbeforetheBoard,whilerespectingtheprivacyofstudentsand employees;
IshallrecognizethataBoardmemberhasnolegalauthorityasanindividualandthat decisionscanbemadeonlybyamajorityvoteatapublicBoardmeeting;
IshallabidebymajoritydecisionsoftheBoard,whileretainingtherighttoseekchangesin suchdecisionsthroughethicalandconstructivechannels;
AspartoftheBoardofEducation,Ishallaccepttheresponsibilityformyroleintheequitable andqualityeducationofeverystudentintheSchoolDistrict;
IshallfosterwiththeBoardextensiveparticipationofthecommunity,formulategoals,define outcomes,andsetthecourseforBrookwoodSchoolDistrict167;
Ishallassistinestablishingastructureandanenvironmentdesignedtoensureallstudents havetheopportunitytoattaintheirmaximumpotentialthroughasoundorganizationalframework;
Ishallstrivetoensureacontinuousassessmentofstudentachievementandallconditions affectingtheeducationofourchildren,incompliancewithStatelaw;
Ishallserveaseducation'skeyadvocateonbehalfofstudentsandourcommunity'sschool(or schools)toadvancethevisionforBrookwoodSchoolDistrict167;and
IshallstrivetoworktogetherwiththeDistrictSuperintendenttoleadtheSchoolDistricttoward fulfillingthevisiontheBoardhascreated,fosteringexcellenceforeverystudentintheareasof academicskills,knowledge,citizenship,andpersonaldevelopment.
TheBoardPresidentortheSchoolDistrictAttorneywilladministertheoathinanopenBoardmeeting; intheabsenceofthePresidentand/ortheAttorney,theVicePresidentwilladministertheoath.Ifall threearenotavailable,theBoardmemberwiththelongestserviceontheBoardwilladministerthe oath.
TheBoardadoptstheIllinoisAssociationofSchoolBoards'CodeofConductforMembersofSchool Boards.AcopyoftheCodeshallbedisplayedintheregularBoardmeetingroom.
CROSSREF.:1:30(SchoolDistrictPhilosophy),2:20(PowersandDutiesoftheBoardofEducation; Indemnification),2:50(BoardMemberTermofOffice),2:100(BoardMemberConflictofInterest), 2:105(EthicsandGiftBan),2:210(OrganizationalBoardofEducationMeeting)
Adopted:July10,2023
BrookwoodSD167
AsamemberofmylocalBoardofEducation,Iwilldomyutmosttorepresentthepublicinterestin educationbyadheringtothefollowingstandardsandprinciples:
1. IwillrepresentallSchoolDistrictconstituentshonestlyandequallyandrefusetosurrendermy responsibilitiestospecialinterestorpartisanpoliticalgroups.
2 Iwillavoidanyconflictofinterestortheappearanceofimproprietywhichcouldresultfrommy position,andwillnotusemyBoardmembershipforpersonalgainorpublicity
3 IwillrecognizethataBoardmemberhasnolegalauthorityasanindividualandthatdecisions canbemadeonlybyamajorityvoteataBoardmeeting
4. IwilltakenoprivateactionthatmightcompromisetheBoardoradministrationandwillrespect theconfidentialityofprivilegedinformation.
5 IwillabidebymajoritydecisionsoftheBoard,whileretainingtherighttoseekchangesinsuch decisionsthroughethicalandconstructivechannels
6 IwillencourageandrespectthefreeexpressionofopinionbymyfellowBoardmembersandwill participateinBoarddiscussionsinanopen,honestandrespectfulmanner,honoringdifferences ofopinionorperspective
7. Iwillpreparefor,attendandactivelyparticipateinBoardofEducationmeetings.
8 IwillbesufficientlyinformedaboutandpreparedtoactonthespecificissuesbeforetheBoard, andremainreasonablyknowledgeableaboutlocal,State,national,andglobaleducationissues.
9 IwillrespectfullylistentothosewhocommunicatewiththeBoard,seekingtounderstandtheir views,whilerecognizingmyresponsibilitytorepresenttheinterestsoftheentirecommunity
10. IwillstriveforapositiveworkingrelationshipwiththeSuperintendent,respectingthe Superintendent'sauthoritytoadvisetheBoard,implementBoardpolicy,andadministerthe District
11. Iwillmodelcontinuouslearningandworktoensuregoodgovernancebytakingadvantageof Boardmemberdevelopmentopportunities,suchasthosesponsoredbymyStateandnational SchoolBoardassociations,andencouragemyfellowBoardmemberstodothesame.
12 IwillstrivetokeepmyBoardfocusedonitsprimaryworkofclarifyingtheDistrictpurpose, directionandgoals,andmonitoringDistrictperformance
DATED:July10,2023
2:100BoardMemberConflictofInterest NoBoardofEducationmembershall:(1)haveabeneficialinterestdirectlyorindirectlyinanycontract, work,orbusinessoftheDistrictunlesspermittedbyStateorfederallaw;or(2)solicitoraccept gratuities,favors,oranythingofmonetaryvaluefromcontractors,potentialcontractors,orpartiesto agreementsorcontractswiththeDistrict Situationsinwhichtheinterestisnotsubstantialorthegiftis anunsoliciteditemofnominalvaluemustcomplywithStatelawandBoardpolicy2:105,Ethicsand GiftBan.
BoardmembersmustannuallyfileaStatementofEconomicInterestsasrequiredbytheIllinois GovernmentalEthicsAct.EachBoardmemberisresponsibleforfilingthestatementwiththecounty clerkofthecountyinwhichtheDistrict’smainofficeislocatedbyMay1.
1. ItisthedeclaredpurposeofthispolicythattheBoardofEducationofSchoolDistrict167 maintainaccountabilitywiththecommunityitserves.Tothatend,noBoardmemberwillhavea pecuniaryinterestinanycontract,workorbusinessoftheDistrictunlesspermittedbytheSchool Code.
2 Inordertoinsureallapplicantsfairemploymentopportunities,noBoardofEducationmember willbeemployedbyBrookwoodSchoolDistrict167priortooneyearaftercompletionoftheir termofofficeorresignationfromtheBoard.
FederalandStateGrantAwards NoBoardmembershallparticipateintheselection,award,oradministrationofacontractsupported byafederalawardorStateawardgovernedbytheGrantAccountabilityandTransparencyAct (GATA)(30ILCS708/)ifheorshehasarealorapparentconflictofinterest Aconflictofinterest ariseswhenaBoardmemberoranyofthefollowingindividualshasafinancialorotherinterestinora tangiblebenefitfromtheentityselectedforthecontract:
1 AmemberoftheBoardmember’simmediatefamily;
2 TheBoardmember’spartner;or
3. AnentitythatemploysorisabouttoemploytheBoardmemberoroneoftheindividualslistedin oneortwoabove.
LEGALREF.:
105ILCS5/10-9
5ILCS420/,Ill GovernmentalEthicsAct
30ILCS708/,GrantAccountabilityandTransparencyAct
50ILCS105/3,PublicOfficerProhibitedActivitiesAct.
2C.F.R.§200.318(c)(1).
CROSSREF: 2:105(EthicsandGiftBan),4:60(PurchasesandContracts),5:120(Employee Ethics;CodeofProfessionalConduct;andConflictofInterest)
Adopted:January9,2023
BrookwoodSD167
ProhibitedPoliticalActivity ThefollowingpreceptsgovernpoliticalactivitiesbeingconductedbyDistrictemployeesandBoardof Educationmembers:
1. Noemployeeshallintentionallyperformany"politicalactivity"duringany"compensatedtime," asthosetermsaredefinedherein.
2. NoBoardmemberoremployeeshallintentionallyuseanyDistrictpropertyorresourcesin connectionwithanypoliticalactivity.
3 AtnotimeshallanyBoardmemberoremployeeintentionallyrequireanyotherBoardmember oremployeetoperformanypoliticalactivity:(a)aspartofthatBoardmember'soremployee's duties,(b)asaconditionofemployment,or(c)duringanycompensatedtimeoff,suchas, holidays,vacation,orpersonaltimeoff
4 NoBoardmemberoremployeeshallberequiredatanytimetoparticipateinanypolitical activityinconsiderationforthatBoardmemberoremployeebeingawardedadditional compensationoranybenefit,whetherintheformofasalaryadjustment,bonus,compensatory timeoff,continuedemploymentorotherwise;norshallanyBoardmemberoremployeebe awardedadditionalcompensationoranybenefitinconsiderationforhisorherparticipationin anypoliticalactivity
ABoardmemberoremployeemayengageinanyactivitythat:(1)isotherwiseappropriateaspartof hisorherofficialduties,or(2)isundertakenbytheindividualonavoluntarybasisthatisnotprohibited bythispolicy
LimitationsonReceivingGifts Exceptaspermittedbythispolicy,noBoardmemberoremployee,andnospouseoforimmediate familymemberlivingwithaBoardmemberoremployee,shallintentionallysolicitoracceptany"gift" fromany"prohibitedsource,"asthosetermsaredefinedherein,orthatisotherwiseprohibitedbylaw orpolicy Noprohibitedsourceshallintentionallyofferormakeagiftthatviolatesthispolicy
Thefollowingareexceptionstothebanonacceptinggiftsfromaprohibitedsource:
1 Opportunities,benefits,andservicesthatareavailableonthesameconditionsasforthe generalpublic
2. AnythingforwhichtheBoardmemberoremployee,orhisorherspouseorimmediatefamily member,paysthefairmarketvalue.
3 Any:(a)contributionthatislawfullymadeundertheElectionCode,or(b)activitiesassociated withafundraisingeventinsupportofapoliticalorganizationorcandidate
4 Educationalmaterialsandmissions
5. TravelexpensesforameetingtodiscussDistrictbusiness.
6 Agiftfromarelative,meaningthosepeoplerelatedtotheindividualasfather,mother,son, daughter,brother,sister,uncle,aunt,greataunt,greatuncle,firstcousin,nephew,niece, husband,wife,grandfather,grandmother,grandson,granddaughter,father-in-law,mother-in-law, son-in-law,daughter-in-law,brother-in-law,sister-in-law,stepfather,stepmother,stepson, stepdaughter,stepbrother,stepsister,halfbrother,halfsister,andincludingthefather,mother, grandfather,orgrandmotheroftheindividual'sspouseandtheindividual'sfiancéorfiancée.
7 Anythingprovidedbyanindividualonthebasisofapersonalfriendshipunlesstherecipienthas reasontobelievethat,underthecircumstances,thegiftwasprovidedbecauseoftheofficial positionoremploymentoftherecipientorhisorherspouseorimmediatefamilymemberand notbecauseofthepersonalfriendship.Indeterminingwhetheragiftisprovidedonthebasisof
personalfriendship,therecipientshallconsiderthecircumstancesunderwhichthegiftwas offered,suchas:(a)thehistoryoftherelationshipbetweentheindividualgivingthegiftandthe recipientofthegift,includinganypreviousexchangeofgiftsbetweenthoseindividuals;(b) whethertotheactualknowledgeoftherecipienttheindividualwhogavethegiftpersonallypaid forthegiftorsoughtataxdeductionorbusinessreimbursementforthegift;and(c)whetherto theactualknowledgeoftherecipienttheindividualwhogavethegiftalsoatthesametimegave thesameorsimilargiftstootherBoardmembersoremployees,ortheirspousesorimmediate familymembers
8. Foodorrefreshmentsnotexceeding$75perpersoninvalueonasinglecalendarday;provided thatthefoodorrefreshmentsare:(a)consumedonthepremisesfromwhichtheywere purchasedorprepared;or(b)catered "Catered"meansfoodorrefreshmentsthatare purchasedreadytoconsumewhicharedeliveredbyanymeans
9. Food,refreshments,lodging,transportation,andotherbenefitsresultingfromoutsidebusiness oremploymentactivities(oroutsideactivitiesthatarenotconnectedtotheofficialdutiesofa Boardmemberoremployee),ifthebenefitshavenotbeenofferedorenhancedbecauseofthe officialpositionoremploymentoftheBoardmemberoremployee,andarecustomarilyprovided toothersinsimilarcircumstances
10. Intra-governmentalandinter-governmentalgifts."Intra-governmentalgift"meansanygiftgivento aBoardmemberoremployeefromanotherBoardmemberoremployee,and"intergovernmentalgift"meansanygiftgiventoaBoardmemberoremployeefromanofficeror employeeofanothergovernmentalentity.
11. Bequests,inheritances,andothertransfersatdeath.
12 Anyitemoritemsfromanyoneprohibitedsourceduringanycalendaryearhavingacumulative totalvalueoflessthan$100
Eachofthelistedexceptionsismutuallyexclusiveandindependentofeveryother
ABoardmemberoremployee,hisorherspouseoranimmediatefamilymemberlivingwiththe Boardmemberoremployee,doesnotviolatethispolicyiftherecipientpromptlytakesreasonable actiontoreturnagiftfromaprohibitedsourcetoitssourceorgivesthegiftoranamountequaltoits valuetoanappropriatecharitythatisexemptfromincometaxationunder26USC §501(c)(3)
Enforcement TheBoardPresidentandSuperintendentshallseekguidancefromtheBoardattorneyconcerning compliancewithandenforcementofthispolicyandStateethicslaws.TheBoardmay,asnecessary orprudent,appointanEthicsAdvisorforthistask.
WrittencomplaintsallegingaviolationofthispolicyshallbefiledwiththeSuperintendentorBoard President.Assoonaspossibleafteracomplaintisfiled,theSuperintendentshallappointa3memberEthicsCommission.IftheSuperintendentisthesubjectofthecomplaint,theBoardPresident shallperformthisduty.CommissionmembersmaybeanyDistrictresident,exceptthatnoperson shallbeappointedwhoisrelated,eitherbybloodorbymarriage,uptothedegreeoffirstcousin,to thepersonwhoisthesubjectofthecomplaint IftheCommissionfindsitmorelikelythannotthatthe allegationsinacomplaintaretrue,itshallnotifytheState'sAttorneyand/orrecommenddisciplinary actionfortheemployee
Definitions
Unlessotherwisestated,alltermsusedinthispolicyhavethedefinitionsgivenintheStateOfficials andEmployeesEthicsAct,5ILCS430/1-5
"Politicalactivity"means:
1. Preparingfor,organizing,orparticipatinginanypoliticalmeeting,politicalrally,political
demonstration,orotherpoliticalevent.
2 Solicitingcontributions,includingbutnotlimitedtothepurchaseof,selling,distributing,or receivingpaymentforticketsforanypoliticalfundraiser,politicalmeeting,orotherpoliticalevent
3 Soliciting,planningthesolicitationof,orpreparinganydocumentorreportregardinganythingof valueintendedasacampaigncontribution
4. Planning,conducting,orparticipatinginapublicopinionpollinconnectionwithacampaignfor electiveofficeoronbehalfofapoliticalorganizationforpoliticalpurposesorfororagainstany referendumquestion.
5. Surveyingorgatheringinformationfrompotentialoractualvotersinanelectiontodetermine probablevoteoutcomeinconnectionwithacampaignforelectiveofficeoronbehalfofa politicalorganizationforpoliticalpurposesorfororagainstanyreferendumquestion.
6 AssistingatthepollsonElectionDayonbehalfofanypoliticalorganizationorcandidatefor electiveofficeorfororagainstanyreferendumquestion
7 Solicitingvotesonbehalfofacandidateforelectiveofficeorapoliticalorganizationorforor againstanyreferendumquestionorhelpinginanefforttogetvoterstothepolls
8. Initiatingforcirculation,preparing,circulating,reviewing,orfilinganypetitiononbehalfofa candidateforelectiveofficeorfororagainstanyreferendumquestion.
9 Makingcontributionsonbehalfofanycandidateforelectiveofficeinthatcapacityorin connectionwithacampaignforelectiveoffice
10 Preparingorreviewingresponsestocandidatequestionnaires
11. Distributing,preparingfordistribution,ormailingcampaignliterature,campaignsigns,orother campaignmaterialonbehalfofanycandidateforelectiveofficeorfororagainstanyreferendum question.
12 Campaigningforanyelectiveofficeorfororagainstanyreferendumquestion
13 Managingorworkingonacampaignforelectiveofficeorfororagainstanyreferendum question
14. Servingasadelegate,alternate,orproxytoapoliticalpartyconvention.
15 Participatinginanyrecountorchallengetotheoutcomeofanyelection
Withrespecttoanemployeewhosehoursarenotfixed,"compensatedtime"includesanyperiodof timewhentheemployeeisonpremisesunderthecontroloftheDistrictandanyothertimewhenthe employeeisexecutinghisorherofficialduties,regardlessoflocation
"Prohibitedsource"meansanypersonorentitywho:
1 Isseekingofficialactionby:(a)aBoardmember,or(b)anemployee,orbytheBoardmember oranotheremployeedirectingthatemployee;
2. Doesbusinessorseekstodobusinesswith:(a)aBoardmember,or(b)anemployee,orwith theBoardmemberoranotheremployeedirectingthatemployee;
3 Conductsactivitiesregulatedby:(a)aBoardmember,or(b)anemployeeorbytheBoard memberoranotheremployeedirectingthatemployee;
4 Hasaninterestthatmaybesubstantiallyaffectedbytheperformanceornon-performanceofthe officialdutiesoftheBoardmemberoremployee;
5. IsregisteredorrequiredtoberegisteredwiththeSecretaryofStateundertheLobbyist RegistrationAct,exceptthatanentitydoesnotbecomeaprohibitedsourcemerelybecausea registeredlobbyistisoneofitsmembersorservesonitsboardofdirectors;or
6. Isanagentof,aspouseof,oranimmediatefamilymemberlivingwithaprohibitedsource.
"Gift"meansanygratuity,discount,entertainment,hospitality,loan,forbearance,orothertangibleor intangibleitemhavingmonetaryvalueincludingbutnotlimitedto,cash,foodanddrink,andhonoraria
forspeakingengagementsrelatedtoorattributabletogovernmentemploymentortheofficialposition ofaBoardmemberoremployee.
ComplaintsofSexualHarassmentMadeAgainstBoardMembersbyElectedOfficials PursuanttotheStateOfficialsandEmployeesEthicsAct(5ILCS430/70-5),membersoftheBoard andotherelectedofficialsareencouragedtopromptlyreportclaimsofsexualharassmentbyaBoard member.Everyeffortshouldbemadetofilesuchcomplaintsassoonaspossible,whilefactsare knownandpotentialwitnessesareavailable.Iftheofficialfeelscomfortabledoingso,heorsheshould directlyinformtheindividualthattheindividual’sconductorcommunicationisoffensiveandmuststop.
Boardmembersandelectedofficialsshouldreportclaimsofsexualharassmentagainstamemberof theBoardtotheBoardPresidentorSuperintendent.IfthereportismadetotheSuperintendent,the SuperintendentshallpromptlynotifythePresident,orifthePresidentisthesubjectofthecomplaint, theVicePresident.Reportsofsexualharassmentwillbeconfidentialtothegreatestextent practicable.
WhenacomplaintofsexualharassmentismadeagainstamemberoftheBoardbyanotherBoard memberorotherelectedofficial,theBoardPresidentshallappointaqualifiedoutsideinvestigator whoisnotaDistrictemployeeorBoardmembertoconductanindependentreviewoftheallegations. IftheallegationsconcernthePresident,orthePresidentisawitnessorotherwiseconflicted,theVice Presidentshallmaketheappointment IftheallegationsconcernboththePresidentandVice President,and/ortheyarewitnessesorotherwiseconflicted,theBoardSecretaryshallmakethe appointment TheinvestigatorshallprepareawrittenreportandsubmitittotheBoard IfaBoardmemberhasengagedinsexualharassment,thematterwillbeaddressedinaccordance withtheauthorityoftheBoard
TheSuperintendentwillpostthispolicyontheDistrictwebsiteand/ormakethispolicyavailableinthe District’sadministrativeoffice
LEGALREF.:
105ILCS5/22-93.
5ILCS430/,StateOfficialsandEmployeesEthicsAct
10ILCS5/9-251,ElectionInterferenceProhibitionAct
CROSSREF:2:100(BoardMemberConflictofInterest),2:110(Qualifications,Term,andDutiesof BoardOfficers),2:260(UniformGrievanceProcedure),4:60(PurchasesandContracts),5:120 (EmployeeEthics;CodeofProfessionalConduct;andConflictofInterest)
Adopted:December16,2024
TheBoardofEducationofficersare:President,VicePresident,Secretary,andTreasurer These officersareelectedorappointedbytheBoardatitsorganizationalmeeting
President
TheBoardelectsaPresidentfromitsmembersforatwo-yearterm.ThedutiesofthePresidentareto:
1. Presideatallmeetings;
2 FocustheBoardmeetingagendasonappropriatecontent;
3. MakeallBoardcommitteeappointments,unlessspecificallystatedotherwise;
4. AttendandobserveanyBoardcommitteemeetingathisorherdiscretion;
5 RepresenttheBoardonotherboardsoragencies;
6. SignofficialDistrictdocumentsrequiringthePresident'ssignature,includingBoardminutesand CertificateofTaxLevy;
7 CallspecialmeetingsoftheBoard;
8 ServeastheheadofthepublicbodyforpurposesoftheOpenMeetingsAct(OMA)and FreedomofInformationAct;
9. EnsurethataquorumoftheBoardisphysicallypresentatallBoardmeetings,exceptas otherwiseprovidedbyOMA;
10. AdministertheoathofofficetonewBoardmembers;
11 ServeasorappointtheBoard’sofficialspokespersontothemedia;
12. ExceptwhentheBoardPresidentisthesubjectofacomplaintofsexualharassment,awitness, orotherwiseconflicted,appointaqualifiedoutsideinvestigatortoconductanindependent reviewofallegationsofsexualharassmentmadeagainstaBoardmemberbyanotherBoard memberorelectedofficial;and
13. Ensurethatallfingerprint-basedcriminalhistoryrecordsinformationchecks,screenings,and sexualmisconductrelatedemploymenthistoryreviews(EHRs)requiredbyStatelawandpolicy 5:30,HiringProcessandCriteria,arecompletedfortheSuperintendent
ThePresidentispermittedtoparticipateinallBoardmeetingsinamannerequaltoallotherBoard members,includingtheabilitytomakeandsecondmotions.
TheVicePresidentfillsavacancyinthePresidency.
VicePresident
TheBoardelectsaVicePresidentfromitsmembersforatwo-yearterm TheVicePresident performsthedutiesofthePresidentif:
1 TheofficeofPresidentisvacant;
2. ThePresidentisabsent;or
3 ThePresidentisunabletoperformtheoffice'sduties
AvacancyintheVicePresidencyisfilledbyaspecialBoardelection
Secretary
TheBoardelectsaSecretaryforatwo-yearterm.TheSecretarymaybe,butisnotrequiredtobe,a Boardmember TheSecretarymayreceivereasonablecompensationasdeterminedbytheBoard beforeappointment However,iftheSecretaryisaBoardmember,thecompensationshallnotexceed $500peryear,asfixedbytheBoardatleast180daysbeforethebeginningoftheterm Thedutiesof
1. KeepminutesforallBoardmeetings,andkeeptheverbatimrecordforallclosedBoard meetings;
2 KeeprecordsoftheBoard'sofficialacts,andsignthem,alongwiththePresident,before submittingthemtotheTreasureratsuchtimesastheTreasurermayrequire;
3 ReporttotheTreasureronorbeforeJuly7,annually,suchinformationastheTreasureris requiredtoincludeintheTreasurer'sreporttotheappropriateIntermediateServiceCenter ExecutiveDirector;
4. SignofficialDistrictdocumentsrequiringtheSecretary'ssignature;
5 ActasthelocalelectionofficialfortheDistrict;
6 Arrangepublicinspectionofthebudgetbeforeadoption
TheSecretarymaydelegatesomeoralloftheseduties,exceptwhenStatelawprohibitsthe delegation TheBoardappointsasecretaryprotempore,whomayormaynotbeaBoardmember,if theSecretaryisabsentfromanymeetingorrefusestoperformthedutiesoftheoffice Apermanent vacancyintheofficeofSecretaryisfilledbyspecialBoardelection
RecordingSecretary
TheBoardmayappointaRecordingSecretarywhoisastaffmember.TheRecordingSecretaryshall:
1. Mailmeetingnotificationandagendatonewsmediawhohaveofficiallyrequestedcopies;
2 Publishrequirednotices;
3. MaintainBoardpolicy,financialreports,publicity,andcorrespondence;
4 AssisttheSecretarybytakingtheminutesforallopenBoardmeetings;
5 AssembleBoardmeetingmaterialandprovideit,alongwithpriormeetingminutes,toBoard membersbeforethenextmeeting;and
6. PerformtheSecretary'sduties,asassigned,exceptwhenStatelawprohibitsthedelegation. Inaddition,theRecordingSecretaryorSuperintendentreceivesnotificationfromBoardmemberswho desiretoattendaBoardmeetingbyvideooraudiomeans.
Treasurer
Qualifications,appointment,anddutiesoftheTreasurerfortheSchoolDistrictshallbeprovidedinthe SchoolCode TheTreasurershall:
1 Furnishabond,whichshallbeapprovedbyamajorityofthefullBoard;
2. Maintaincustodyofschoolfunds;
3 Maintainrecordsofschoolfundsandbalances;
4 PrepareamonthlyreconciliationreportfortheSuperintendentandBoard;and
5. Receive,hold,andexpendDistrictfundsonlyupontheorderoftheBoard.
AvacancyintheTreasurer'sofficeisfilledbyBoardappointment.
LEGALREF:
105ILCS5/8-1,5/8-2,5/8-3,5/8-6,5/8-16,5/8-17,5/10-1,5/10-5,5/10-7,5/10-8,5/10-13,5/10-131, 5/10-14,5/10-165,5/10-219,5/17-1,5/21B-85,and5/22-94
5ILCS120/7,OpenMeetingsAct
5ILCS420/4A-106,Ill.GovernmentalEthicsAct.
CROSSREF.:2:80(BoardMemberOathandConduct),2:105(EthicsandGiftBan),2:150 (Committees),2:210(OrganizationalBoardofEducationMeeting),2:220(BoardofEducation MeetingProcedure),5:30(HiringProcessandCriteria)
Adopted:May15,2023
BrookwoodSD167
2:120BoardMemberDevelopment TheBoardofEducationdesiresthatitsindividualmemberslearn,understand,andpracticeeffective governanceprinciples TheBoardisresponsibleforBoardmemberorientationanddevelopment BoardmembershaveanequalopportunitytoattendStateandnationalmeetingsdesignedto familiarizememberswithpublicschoolissues,governance,andlegislation
TheBoardPresidentand/orSuperintendentshallprovideallBoardmemberswithinformation regardingpertinenteducationmaterials,publications,andnoticesoftrainingordevelopment
MandatoryBoardMemberTraining EachBoardmemberisresponsibleforhisorherowncompliancewiththemandatorytraininglaws thataredescribedbelow:
1. EachBoardmemberelectedorappointedtofillavacancyofatleastoneyear'sdurationmust completeatleastfourhoursofprofessionaldevelopmentandleadershiptrainingin:(1) educationandlaborlaw;(2)financialoversightandaccountability;(3)fiduciaryresponsibilities; (4)trauma-informedpracticesforstudentsandstaff;and(5)improvingstudentoutcomes,within thefirstyearofhisorherfirstterm
2. EachBoardmembermustcompletetrainingontheOpenMeetingsAct(OMA)nolaterthan90 daysaftertakingtheoathofofficeforthefirsttime.Aftercompletingthetraining,eachBoard membermustfileacopyofthecertificateofcompletionwiththeBoard.TrainingonOMAisonly requiredonce.
3. EachBoardmembermustcompleteatrainingprogramonevaluationsunderthePerformance EvaluationReformAct(PERA)beforeparticipatinginavoteonatenuredteacher'sdismissal usingtheoptionalalternativeevaluationdismissalprocess.Thisdismissalprocessisavailable aftertheDistrict'sPERAimplementationdate.
TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallmaintainontheDistrictwebsitealogidentifyingthecomplete traininganddevelopmentactivitiesofeachBoardmember,includingmandatorytrainingandmay includenon-mandatorytraining.
TheBoardPresidentorSuperintendent,ortheirdesignees,shallmakereasonableeffortstoprovide ongoingprofessionaldevelopmenttoBoardmembersabouttherequirementsof105ILCS5/10-226 and105ILCS5/10-20.14,adverseconsequencesofschoolexclusionandjustice-systeminvolvement, effectiveclassroommanagementstrategies,culturallyresponsivediscipline,trauma-responsive learningenvironments, appropriateandavailablesupportiveservicesforthepromotionofstudent attendanceandengagement,anddevelopmentallyappropriatedisciplinarymethodsthatpromote positiveandhealthyschoolclimates.
BoardSelf-Evaluation TheBoardwillconductperiodicself-evaluationswiththegoalofcontinuousimprovement:
NewBoardMemberOrientation
TheorientationprocessfornewlyelectedorappointedBoardmembersincludes:
1 TheBoardPresidentorSuperintendent,ortheirdesignees,shallgiveeachnewBoardmember acopyoforonlineaccesstotheBoardPolicyManual,theBoard'sregularmeetingminutesfor thepastyear,andotherhelpfulinformationincludingmaterialdescribingtheDistrictand explainingtheBoard'srolesandresponsibilities
2. TheBoardPresidentordesigneeshallscheduleoneormorespecialBoardmeetings,or
scheduletimeduringregularmeetings,forBoardmemberstobecomeacquaintedandtoreview Boardprocessesandprocedures.
3 TheBoardPresidentmayrequestaveteranBoardmembertomentoranewmember
4 Allnewmembersareencouragedtoattendworkshopsfornewmembersconductedbythe IllinoisAssociationofSchoolBoards Candidates
TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallinviteallcurrentcandidatesfortheofficeofBoardmemberto attend:(1)Boardmeetings,exceptthatthisinvitationshallnotextendtoanyclosedmeetings,and(2) pre-electionworkshopsforcandidates.
LEGALREF.:
5ILCS120/1.05and120/2,OpenMeetingsAct.
105ILCS5/10-16aand5/24-165
CROSSREF:2:80(BoardMemberOathandConduct),2:125(BoardMemberCompensation; Expenses),2:200(TypesofBoardofEducationMeetings)
Adopted:December16,2024
BrookwoodSD167
2:120-E1Exhibit-GuidelinesforServingasaMentortoaNewBoardof
OnDistrictletterhead
Date
DearBoardofEducationMember:
ThankyouforagreeingtoserveasamentortoanewBoardmember.Thegoalofthementoring programistoorientanewBoardmembertotheBoardandDistrictandhelpthenewBoardmember becomfortable,developself-confidence,andbecomeaneffectiveleader.Followtheseguidelinesto maximizeyourmentoringeffectiveness.
1. Beagoodmentorbysharingyourknowledgeandexperienceswithothers.Takeapersonal interestinhelpingotherssucceed.
2 Trytodevelopaninformal,collegialrelationshipwiththenewBoardmember-explainthatyou aretheretohelp Listenrespectfullytoallconcernsandanswerquestionshonestly
3 DuringyourfirstcontactwiththenewBoardmember,introduceyourselfandexplainthatyouwill serveasthenewBoardmember'smentorandarelookingforwardtosharinginformationabout theBoardandDistrict Ifpossible,meetwiththeindividualtobecomeacquainted Beavailable asneededtoprovideassistance,advice,andsupport TheSuperintendent'sofficewillhave alreadysentthenewBoardmemberacopyoftheBoard'spoliciesaswellasotherhelpful material
4 BepreparedtointroducethenewBoardmemberatupcomingBoardeventsuntilthenewBoard memberbecomesafamiliarface
5. Beavailableandmaintainahelpfulattitude.YouwillassistthenewBoardmemberinbecoming aneffectivememberoftheBoardandensuringskilledandknowledgeablefutureleadershipfor theDistrict.
Beingamentorcanbringrewardstoyou,thenewBoardmember,andtheDistrict.Thankyouforyour assistanceandcommitment.
Sincerely,
BoardofEducationPresident
DATED:September20,2021
2:120-E2Exhibit-WebsiteListingofDevelopmentandTrainingCompletedby BoardMembers
Districtwebmaster:Postthistemplate(includingtheexplanatoryparagraphs)ontheDistrict's websiteandupdatethetableasinformationisprovided
EachIllinoisschoolboardmemberwhoiselectedorappointedtofillavacancyofatleastoneyear’s durationmustcompleteState-mandatedprofessionaldevelopmentleadershiptraining(PDLT)and OpenMeetingsAct(OMA)training.State-mandatedtrainingisalsorequiredforboardmemberswho wanttovoteuponadismissalbaseduponthePerformanceEvaluationReformAct.Foradditional information,seeBoardpolicy2:120,BoardMemberDevelopment.
ThefollowingtablecontainsState-mandatedtrainingrequirementsandotherprofessional developmentactivitiesthatwerecompletedbyeachBoardmember.WhentheIllinoisAssociationof SchoolBoards(IASB)providedthetraining,theacronym“IASB”followsthelistedactivity.
Name DevelopmentandTrainingActivityandProvider IASBisavoluntaryorganizationoflocalboardsofeducationdedicatedtostrengtheningtheIllinois publicschoolsthroughlocalcitizencontrol AlthoughnotapartofStategovernment,IASBisorganized bymemberschoolboardsasaprivatenot-for-profitcorporationunderauthoritygrantedbyArticle23 oftheSchoolCode.ThevisionofIASBisexcellenceinlocalschoolgovernanceinsupportofquality publiceducation.
FormoreinformationregardingIASBanditsprogramsvisitwww.iasb.com.
DATED:September20,2021
RetiringmembersoftheBoardwillbeappropriatelyrecognizedandthankedfortheirservicetothe schoolsandcommunity
AplaquewillbepresentedtoeachBoardmemberonretirementattheendofhis/herterm
ADOPTED:March18,2013
BrookwoodSD167
2:125BoardMemberCompensation;Expenses BoardMemberCompensationProhibited BoardofEducationmembersprovidevolunteerservicetothecommunityandmaynotreceive compensationforservices,exceptthataBoardmemberservingastheBoardSecretarymaybepaid anamountuptothestatutorylimitiftheBoardsoprovides
RollCallVote AllBoardmemberexpenserequestsfortravel,meals,and/orlodgingmustbeapprovedbyrollcall voteatanopenmeetingoftheBoard.
RegulationofSchoolDistrictExpenses TheBoardregulatesthereimbursementofalltravel,meal,andlodgingexpensesintheDistrictby resolution.Whenpresentingtheproposedbudgetandwhennecessary,theSuperintendentwill recommendamaximumallowablereimbursementamountforexpensestobeincludedinthe resolution.TherecommendedamountshouldbebasedupontheDistrict'sbudgetandotherfinancial considerations.
Moneyshallnotbeadvancedorreimbursed,orpurchaseordersissuedfor:(1)theexpensesofany personexcepttheBoardmember,(2)anyone'spersonalexpenses,or(3)entertainmentexpenses. Entertainmentincludes,butisnotlimitedto,shows,amusements,theaters,circuses,sportingevents, oranyotherplaceofpublicorprivateentertainmentoramusement,unlesstheentertainmentis ancillarytothepurposeoftheprogramorevent.
ExceedingtheMaximumAllowableReimbursementAmount(s) Allrequestsforexpenseadvancements,reimbursements,and/orpurchaseordersthatexceedthe maximumallowablereimbursementamountsetbytheBoardmayonlybeapprovedbyitwhen:
1 TheBoard'sresolutiontoregulateexpensesallowsforsuchapproval;
2 Anemergencyorotherextraordinarycircumstanceexists;and
3. TherequestisapprovedbyarollcallvoteatanopenBoardmeeting.
Advancements TheBoardmayadvancetoitsmembersactualandnecessaryexpensestobeincurredwhile attending:
1 MeetingssponsoredbytheIllinoisStateBoardofEducationorbytheRegionalSuperintendent ofSchools;
2. Countyorregionalmeetingsandtheannualmeetingsponsoredbyanyschoolboard associationcomplyingwithArticle23oftheSchoolCode;and
3. Meetingssponsoredbyanationalorganizationinthefieldofpublicschooleducation.
ExpenseadvancementrequestsmustbesubmittedtotheSuperintendentordesigneeontheBoard's standardizedestimatedexpenseapprovalform.Afterspendingexpenseadvancements,Board membersmustusetheBoard'sstandardizedexpensereimbursementformandsubmittothe Superintendent:(a)theitemized,signedadvancementvoucherthatwasissued,and(b)theamountof actualexpensesbyattachingreceipts.ABoardmembermustreturntotheDistrictanyportionofan expenseadvancementnotused.Ifanexpenseadvancementisnotrequested,expense reimbursementsmaybeissuedbytheBoardtoitsmembersfortheactivitieslistedinnumbersone throughthree,above,alongwithregistrationfeesortuitionforacourse(s)thatallowedcompliance withthemandatorytrainingsdescribedinpolicy2:120,BoardMemberDevelopmentandother
professionaldevelopmentopportunitiesthatareencouragedbytheSchoolCode(seethe ReimbursementsandPurchaseOrderssubhead,below).Expenseadvancementsandvouchers shallbepresentedtotheBoardinitsregularbillprocess
ReimbursementsandPurchaseOrders Expensereimbursementisnotguaranteedand,whenpossible,BoardmembersshouldseekpreapprovalofexpensesbyprovidinganestimationofexpensesontheBoard'sstandardizedestimated expenseapprovalform,exceptinsituationswhentheexpenseisdiminutive.Whenpre-approvalisnot sought,BoardmembersmustseekreimbursementontheBoard'sstandardizedexpense reimbursementform ExpensereimbursementsandpurchaseordersshallbepresentedtotheBoard initsregularbillprocess
CreditandProcurementCards CreditandprocurementcardsshallnotbeissuedtoBoardmembers.
StandardizedExpenseForm(s)Required
Allrequestsforexpenseadvancement,reimbursement,and/orpurchaseordersintheDistrictmustbe submittedontheappropriateitemized,signedstandardizedform(s).Theform(s)mustshowthe followinginformation:
1 Theamountoftheestimatedoractualexpense,withattachedreceiptsforactualincurred expenses
2 ThenameandofficeoftheBoardmemberwhoisrequestingtheexpenseadvancementor reimbursement Receiptsfromgroupfunctionsmustincludethenames,offices,andjobtitlesof allparticipants
3. Thedate(s)oftheofficialbusinessonwhichtheexpenseadvancementorreimbursementwillbe orwasexpended
4. Thenatureoftheofficialbusinessconductedwhentheexpenseadvancementorreimbursement willbeorwasexpended.
TypesofOfficialBusinessforExpenseAdvancements,Reimbursements,andPurchaseOrders
1 Registration Whenpossible,registrationfeeswillbepaidbytheDistrictinadvance
2. Travel.Theleastexpensivemethodoftravelwillbeused,providingthatnohardshipwillbe causedtotheBoardmember Boardmemberswillbereimbursedfor:
a. Airtravelatthecoachoreconomyclasscommercialairlinerate.Firstclassorbusiness classairtravelwillbereimbursedonlyifemergencycircumstanceswarrant.The emergencycircumstancesmustbeexplainedontheexpenseformandBoardapprovalof theadditionalexpenseisrequired Feesforthefirstcheckedbagwillbereimbursed Copiesofairlineticketsandbaggagereceiptsmustbeattachedtotheexpenseform
b. Railorbustravelatactualcost.Railorbustravelcostsmaynotexceedthecostofcoach airfare.Copiesofticketsmustbeattachedtotheexpenseformtosubstantiateamounts.
c UseofpersonalautomobilesatthestandardmileagerateapprovedbytheInternal RevenueServiceforincometaxpurposes.Thereimbursementmaynotexceedthecostof coachairfare.Mileageforuseofpersonalautomobilesintripstoandfromtransportation terminalswillalsobereimbursed.Tollchargesandparkingcostswillbereimbursed.
d Automobilerentalcostswhenthevehicle'suseiswarranted Thecircumstancesforsuch usemustbeexplainedontheexpenseform
e Taxis,airportlimousines,ridesharingorotherlocaltransportationcosts
3. Meals.MealschargedtotheSchoolDistrictwillbereimbursedformealcostsupto$150.00per day,consistentwiththemaximumallowablereimbursementamountsetbytheBoard.Tipsare includedwithmealcharges.Expenseformsmustexplainthemealchargesincurred.Alcoholic beverageswillnotbereimbursed
4. Lodging.Boardmembersshouldrequestconferencerateormid-fareroomaccommodations.A singleroomratewillbereimbursed.Boardmembersshouldpaypersonalexpensesat checkout.Ifthatisimpossible,deductionsforthechargesshouldbemadeontheexpenseform.
5 MiscellaneousExpenses Boardmembersmayseekreimbursementforotherexpenses incurredwhileattendingameetingsponsoredbyorganizationsdescribedhereinbyfully describingtheexpensesontheexpenseform,attachingreceipts.
AdditionalRequirementsforTravelExpensesChargedtoFederalandStateGrants
AllBoardmemberexpensesfortravelchargedtoafederalgrantorStategrantgovernedbytheGrant AccountabilityandTransparencyAct(30ILCS708/)mustcomplywithBoardpolicy5:60,Expenses, anditsimplementingprocedures.Travelexpensesincludecostsfortransportation,lodging,meals, andrelateditems.
LEGALREF:
105ILCS5/10-20and5/10-2232
30ILCS708/,GovernmentAccountabilityandTransparencyAct
50ILCS150/,LocalGovernmentTravelExpenseControlAct.
CROSSREF.:2:100(BoardMemberConflictofInterest),2:120(BoardMemberDevelopment), 2:240(BoardPolicyDevelopment),4:50(PaymentProcedures),4:55(UseofCreditandProcurement Cards),5:60(Expenses)
Adopted:August12,2024
2:125-E1Exhibit-BoardMemberExpenseReimbursementForm
SubmittotheSuperintendent,whowillincludethisrequestinthemonthlylistofbillspresentedto theBoardofEducation Pleaseprintandattachreceiptsforallexpenditures Useofthisformis requiredby2:125-E3,ResolutiontoRegulateExpenseReimbursements.Pleaseprint
Name: Title/Office:
TravelDestination:
Purpose:
DepartureDate: ReturnDate:
ReceiptsattachedRequestDate:
Estimatedexpensesattached(Completed2:125-E2,BoardMemberEstimatedExpense ApprovalForm)(pre-approvalisrequiredforfederalandStategrants).
Approvedexpenseadvancement(voucher)attached,ifapplicable*(Completed2:125-E2, BoardMemberEstimatedExpenseApprovalForm)
ActualExpenseReport
*Boardmemberswillbereimbursedforactualandnecessaryexpensesthatexceedtheamount advanced,butmustrefundanyexpenseadvancementthatexceedstheactualandnecessary expensesincurred 105ILCS5/10-2232 ForfederalandStategrants,boardmemberswillbe reimbursedforactualandnecessaryexpensesthatexceedestimatedexpensesaspermittedby Boardpolicy2:125,BoardMemberCompensation;Expenses
AutoTravelAllowance: permile
(anegativeamountindicatesrefundduefromBoardmember)
Approved Denied
GrantFundingSource(ifapplicable):
Comments:
DATED:August12,2024
2:125-E2Exhibit-BoardMemberEstimatedExpenseApprovalForm
SubmittotheSuperintendent,whowillincludethisrequestinthemonthlylistofbillspresentedto theBoardofEducation Useofthisformisrequired:(1) by2:125-E3,ResolutiontoRegulate ExpenseReimbursements,and(2) forpre-approvalofexpensestobechargedtoafederal grantorStategrantgovernedbytheGrantAccountabilityandTransparencyAct.Pleaseprint
Name:
TravelDestination:
DepartureDate:
Title/Office:
Purpose:
ReturnDate:
EstimatedExpensesApprovalRequested(50ILCS150/20orgrantexpenditure)
Travelisgrant-related*(specifygrant):
PurchaseOrderRequested
PurchaseOrder#:
ExpenseAdvancementVoucherRequested(105ILCS5/10-2232)
VoucherAmount:
AutoTravelAllowance: permile
*Grant-relatedtravelonly:Exceptformileageandothertransportationexpenses,expense reimbursement/perdiemisonlyallowedifonofficialtravelstatusfor12hoursormore.Iflodging atorbelowtheapplicableratecannotbeidentified,pleaseindicatebelowandattachatleastthree quotesforreview. Date
SubmittingBoardMember'sSignature Date
SuperintendentSignature Date
BoardAction:
Approved Denied
ApprovedinPart ExceedsMaximumAllowableAmount
GrantFundingSource(ifapplicable):
Comments:
DATED:August12,2024
2:130Board-SuperintendentRelationship TheBoardofEducationdirects,throughpolicy,theSuperintendentinhisorherchargeofthe administrationoftheDistrictbydelegatingitsauthoritytooperatetheDistrictandprovideleadership tostaff TheBoardemploysandevaluatestheSuperintendentandholdshimorherresponsibleforthe operationoftheDistrictinaccordancewithBoardpoliciesandStateandfederallaw
DelegationbytheBoardofitsexecutivepowerstotheSuperintendentprovidesfreedomforthe SuperintendenttomanagetheschoolwithintheBoard'spolicies,andfreestheBoardtodevoteits timetopolicymakingandappraisalfunctions
TheBoard-Superintendentrelationshipisbasedonmutualrespectfortheircomplementaryroles The relationshiprequiresclearcommunicationofexpectationsregardingthedutiesandresponsibilitiesof boththeBoardandSuperintendent
TheBoardconsiderstherecommendationsoftheSuperintendentastheDistrict'sChiefExecutive Officer TheBoardadoptspoliciesnecessarytoprovidegeneraldirectionfortheDistrictandto encourageachievementofDistrictgoals TheSuperintendentdevelopsplans,programs,and proceduresneededtoimplementthepoliciesanddirectstheDistrict'soperations
Inhis/hereffortstokeeptheBoardinformed,theSuperintendentwillnotifyBoardmembersas promptlyaspossibleofanyhappeningsofanemergencynaturewhichoccurinschools
InorderforaBoardtomeetitsresponsibilitiesitmustbekeptfullyinformedbytheSuperintendent Therefore,noticeof,agendafor,andminutesfromcommitteemeetingsandpreliminarydraftsof recommendedBoardactions,aretobesenttoallBoardmembers Inaddition,anymaterialthatis distributedbytheSuperintendentorhis/herstafftooneBoardmemberistobedistributedtoallBoard memberswhorequestit
LEGALREF:
105ILCS5/10-167and5/10-214
CROSSREF.:3:40(Superintendent)
Adopted:September20,2021
TheBoardofEducationwelcomescommunicationsfromstaffmembers,parents/guardians,students, andcommunitymembers IndividualsmaysubmitquestionsorcommunicationsfortheBoard’s considerationtotheSuperintendentormayusetheelectroniclinktotheBoard’semailaddress(es) postedontheDistrict’swebsite
TheSuperintendentordesigneeshall:
1 EnsurethatthehomepagefortheDistrict'swebsitecontainsanactiveelectroniclinktothe emailaddress(es)fortheBoard,and
2. DuringtheBoard’sregularmeetings,reportfortheBoard’sconsiderationallquestionsor communicationssubmittedthroughtheactiveelectroniclinkalongwiththestatusoftheDistrict’s responseintheBoardmeetingpacket.
Ifcontactedindividually,Boardmemberswillreferthepersontotheappropriatelevelofauthority, exceptinunusualsituations.Boardmembers'questionsorcommunicationstostafforaboutprograms willbechanneledthroughtheSuperintendent'soffice.Boardmemberswillnottakeindividualaction thatmightcompromisetheBoardorDistrict.Thereisnoexpectationofprivacyforanycommunication senttotheBoardoritsmembers,whethersentbyletter,email,orothermeans
BoardMemberUseofElectronicCommunications Forpurposesofthissection,electroniccommunicationsincludes,withoutlimitation,electronicmail, electronicchat,instantmessaging,texting,andanyformofsocialnetworking.Electronic communicationsamongamajorityormoreofaBoard-quorumshallnotbeusedforthepurposeof discussingDistrictbusiness ElectroniccommunicationsamongBoardmembersshallbelimitedto: (1)disseminatinginformation,and(2)messagesnotinvolvingdeliberation,debate,ordecisionmaking Thefollowinglistcontainsexamplesofpermissibleelectroniccommunications:
Agendaitemsuggestions
Remindersregardingmeetingtimes,dates,andplaces Boardmeetingagendasorinformationconcerningagendaitems Individualemailstocommunitymembers,subjecttotheotherlimitationsinthispolicy
InaccordancewiththeOpenMeetingsActandtheOathofOfficetakenbyBoardmembers,individual Boardmemberswillnot(a)replytoanemailonbehalfoftheentireBoard,or(b)engageinthe discussionofDistrictbusinessthroughelectroniccommunicationswithamajorityofaBoard-quorum.
LEGALREF.:
5ILCS120/,OpenMeetingsAct
50ILCS205/20,LocalRecordsAct
CROSSREF: 2:220(BoardofEducationMeetingProcedure),3:30(ChainofCommand),8:110 (PublicSuggestionsandConcerns)
Adopted:May13,2024
TheOpenMeetingsAct(OMA)requirestheBoardofEducationtodiscussDistrictbusinessonlyata properlynoticedBoardmeeting 5ILCS120/ OtherthanduringaBoardmeeting,amajorityormore ofaBoard-quorummaynotengageincontemporaneousinteractivecommunication,whetherin personorelectronically,todiscussDistrictbusiness ThisGuidanceassumesaBoardhasseven membersandcoversissuesarisingfromBoardpolicy2:140,CommunicationsToandFromthe Board.
CommunicationsBetweenorAmongBoardMembersand/ortheSuperintendentOutsideofa ProperlyNoticedBoardMeeting
1 TheSuperintendentordesigneeispermittedtoemailinformationtoBoardmembers For example,theSuperintendentmayemailBoardmeetingagendasandsupportinginformationto Boardmembers.WhenrespondingtoasingleBoardmember'srequest,theSuperintendent shouldcopyallotherBoardmembersandincludeadonotreply/forwardalerttothegroup,such as:"BOARDMEMBERALERT:Thisemailisinresponsetoarequest.Donotreplyor forwardtothegroupbutonlytothesender."
2. BoardmembersarepermittedtodiscussanymatterexceptDistrictbusinesswitheachother, whetherinpersonorbytelephoneoremail,regardlessofthenumberofmembersparticipating inthediscussion Forexample,theymaydiscussleaguesports,work,orcurrentevents
3. Boardmembersarepermittedtoprovideinformationtoeachother,whetherinpersonorby telephoneoremail,thatisnon-deliberativeandnon-substantive.Examplesofthistypeof communicationincludeschedulingmeetingsandconfirmingreceiptofinformation.
4 ABoardmemberisnotpermittedtodiscussDistrictbusinesswithmorethanoneotherBoard memberatatime,whetherinpersonorbytelephoneoremail Statedanotherway,aBoard membermaydiscussDistrictbusinessinpersonorbytelephoneoremailwithonlyoneother Boardmemberatatime.However,aBoardmembershouldnotfacilitateinteractive communicationbydiscussingDistrictbusinessinaseriesofvisitswith,ortelephonecallsor emailsto,Boardmembersindividually.
5 ABoardmembershouldincludeadonotreply/forwardalertwhenemailingamessage concerningDistrictbusinesstomorethanoneotherBoardmember.Thefollowingisanexample ofsuchanalert:"BOARDMEMBERALERT:Thisemailisnotforinteractivediscussion purposes.Therecipientshouldnotreplytoitorforwardittoanyotherindividual."
6. BoardmembersshouldnotforwardemailreceivedfromanotherBoardmember.
WhenMusttheElectronicCommunicationsSentorReceivedbyIndividualBoardMembersBe DisclosedPursuanttoaFreedomofInformationAct(FOIA)Request?
AnelectroniccommunicationmustbedisclosedifitisapublicrecordasdefinedbyFOIA,unlessa specificexemptionapplies Apublicrecordisanyrecordedinformation"pertainingtothetransaction ofpublicbusiness,regardlessofphysicalformorcharacteristics,havingbeenpreparedbyorfor,or havingbeenorbeingusedby,receivedby,inthepossessionof,orunderthecontrolofanypublic body."5ILCS140/2.EmailsentorreceivedbyanindividualBoardmembermaybe,dependingon thecontentandcircumstances,subjecttodisclosureasapublicrecord(unlessaFOIAexemptionis applicable)
IfaBoardmemberusesaDistrict-provideddeviceoremailaddresstodiscusspublicbusiness,the emailissubjecttodisclosureunderFOIA,barringanapplicableexemption.IfaBoardmemberusesa privatedeviceandemailaddress,thecommunicationissubjecttoFOIAifitsatisfiesthistest: First,thecommunicationpertainstothetransactionofpublicbusiness,and
Second,thecommunicationwas:(1)preparedbyapublicbody,(2)preparedforapublicbody,(3) usedbyapublicbody,(4)receivedbyapublicbody,(5)possessedbyapublicbody,and/or(6) controlledbyapublicbody
ThistestisfromtheappellatecourtdecisioninCityofChampaignv.Madigan,992N.E.2d629(Ill. App.Ct.2013).
ThefollowingexamplesdescribeFOIA'streatmentofelectroniccommunications:
1. Ifanelectroniccommunicationdoesnotpertaintopublicbusiness,itisnotapublicrecordand isnotsubjecttoaFOIArequest.
2 Anelectroniccommunicationpertainingtopublicbusinessthatis:
a Sentand/orreceivedbyanindividualBoardmemberusingapersonalelectronicdevice andpersonalemailaddresswhileheorsheisathomeorworkwouldnotbeapublic record IndividualBoardmembers,alone,cannotconductschoolDistrictbusiness As statedearlier,emailsamongamajorityormoreofaBoard-quorumviolateOMAand,thus, aresubjecttodisclosureduringproceedingstoenforceOMA.
b Sentand/orreceivedbyanindividualBoardmemberonaDistrict-issueddeviceor District-issuedemailaddresswillbeapublicrecordandsubjecttoFOIA Theelectronic communicationisunderthecontroloftheDistrict.
c ReceivedbyanindividualBoardmemberonapersonalelectronicdeviceandthen forwardedbytheBoardmembertoaDistrict-owneddeviceorserverwillbeapublic recordandsubjecttoFOIA Theelectroniccommunicationisunderthecontrolofthe District.
d ReceivedbyanindividualBoardmemberusingapersonalelectronicdeviceandpersonal emailaddress,andthenforwardedbytheBoardmembertoenoughmembersto constituteamajorityormoreofaBoard-quorumwillbeapublicrecordandsubjectto FOIA.TheelectroniccommunicationisintheDistrict'spossession.
e EithersenttoorfromaBoardmember'spersonalelectronicdeviceduringaBoard meetingwillbeapublicrecordandsubjecttoFOIA Theelectroniccommunicationisin theDistrict'spossessionbecauseBoardmemberswerefunctioningcollectivelyasa publicbody.
TheDistrict'sFreedomofInformationOfficerand/orBoardAttorneywillhelpdeterminewhena specificcommunicationmustbedisclosedpursuanttoaFOIArequest WhenMustElectronicCommunicationsBeRetained?
EmailthatqualifiesunderFOIAasapublicrecordwillneedtobestoredpursuanttotheLocal RecordsAct(LRA),onlyifitisevidenceoftheDistrict'sorganization,function,policies,procedures,or activitiesorcontainsinformationaldataappropriateforpreservation 50ILCS205/ Anexampleisany emailfromaBoardofficerconcerningadecisionmadeinhisorhercapacityasanofficer IfaBoard memberuseshisorherpersonalemail,heorshemustcopythistypeofemailtotheappropriate Districtofficewhereitwillbestored.Ifmadeavailable,Boardmembersshouldusetheiremail accountsprovidedbytheDistrictandtheDistrictwillautomaticallystoretheofficialrecordmessages. TheDistrictwilldeletetheseofficialrecordmessagesasprovidedinanapplicable,approved retentionschedule.Ofcourse,emailpertainingtopublicbusinessthatissentorreceivedbya BoardMemberusingaDistrict-issueddeviceoremailaddresswillbesubjecttoFOIA,evenifthe emaildoesnotneedtoberetainedundertheLRA
Important:Donotdestroyanyemailconcerningatopicthatisbeinglitigatedwithoutobtainingthe Boardattorney'sdirection Infederallawsuits,thereisanautomaticdiscoveryofvirtuallyalltypesof electronicallycreatedorstoreddatathatmightberelevant Attorneyswillgenerallynotifytheirclientsat
thebeginningofalegalproceedingnottodestroyanyelectronicrecordsthatmightberelevant.Thisis referredtoasalitigationhold.Formorediscussionofalitigationhold,see2:250-AP2,Protocolsfor RecordPreservationandDevelopmentofRetentionSchedules Inaddition,anypersonwho knowinglywiththeintenttodefraudanypartydestroys,removes,orconcealsanypublicrecord commitsaClass4felony 50ILCS205/4
DATED:May13,2024
BrookwoodSD167
2:150Committees TheBoardofEducationmayestablishcommitteestoassistwiththeBoard'sgovernancefunctionand, insomesituations,tocomplywithStatelawrequirements ThesecommitteesareknownasBoard committeesandreportdirectlytotheBoard CommitteemembersmayincludebothBoardmembers andnon-Boardmembersdependingonthecommittee'spurpose TheBoardPresidentmakesall Boardcommitteeappointmentsunlessspecificallystatedotherwise Generally,theBoardwillmeetas aCommitteeoftheWholewheretheinputofeveryoneelsemaybeconsidered Boardcommittee meetingsshallcomplywiththeOpenMeetingsAct.ABoardcommitteemaynottakefinalactionon behalfoftheBoard-itmayonlymakerecommendationstotheBoard.
SpecialBoardCommittees Aspecialcommitteemaybecreatedforspecificpurposesortoinvestigatespecialissues Aspecial committeeisautomaticallydissolvedafterpresentingitsfinalreporttotheBoardorattheBoard's discretion
StandingBoardCommittees Astandingcommitteeiscreatedforanindefinitetermalthoughitsmemberswillfluctuate Standing committeesare:
1 BoardPolicyCommittee Thiscommitteeresearchespolicyissues,andprovidesinformation andrecommendationstotheBoard
2. Parent-TeacherAdvisoryCommittee.Thiscommitteeassistsinthedevelopmentofstudent behaviorpolicyandprocedure,andprovidesinformationandrecommendationstotheBoard.Its membersareparents/guardiansandteachers,andmayincludepersonswhoseexpertiseor experienceisneeded.Thecommitteereviewssuchissuesasadministeringmedicationinthe schools,reciprocalreportingbetweentheSchoolDistrictandlocallawenforcementagencies regardingcriminaloffensescommittedbystudents,studentdiscipline,disruptiveclassroom behavior,schoolbussafetyprocedures,andthedisseminationofstudentconductinformation
3. BehavioralInterventionsCommittee.Thiscommittee,coordinatedbytheExecutiveDirectorof theSpecialEducationCooperative,developsandmonitorsproceduresforusingbehavioral interventionsinaccordancewithBoardpolicy7:230,MisconductbyStudentswithDisabilities CommitteereportsandrecommendationsaremadetotheBoarduponitsrequest
4. SafeSchoolsCommittee.
5 PersonnelCommittee
6 FinanceCommittee
7. BuildingCommittee.
NothinginthispolicylimitstheauthorityoftheSuperintendentordesigneetocreateanduse committeesthatreporttohimorherortootherstaffmembers
LEGALREF:
5ILCS120/,OpenMeetingsAct
105ILCS5/10-2014and5/14-805
CROSSREF.:2:110(Qualifications,Term,andDutiesofBoardOfficers),2:200(TypesofBoardof EducationMeetings),2:240(BoardPolicyDevelopment),7:190(StudentBehavior),7:230 (MisconductbyStudentswithDisabilities)
Adopted:January9,2023
2:152AdvisoryCommitteestotheBoard AdvisoryCommitteesshouldbeappointedonlywhenthereisadefinitefunctiontobeperformed This functionshouldbeindicatedtothecommitteeinwritingwhenitisappointed
AdvisoryCommitteesshouldbeappointedprimarilytoadvisetheBoard Ingeneral,individual membersofsuchcommitteeswillnotberequestedtoperformspecificservicesfortheBoard Unique talentsofmemberscanbestbeutilizedonaconsultativebasis Theultimateauthoritytomake decisionswillcontinuetoresideinthepoweranddutiesoftheBoardasimposedbylaw
AdvisoryCommitteesshouldnotbeappointedtoadviseonmattersrequiringdecisionbytheBoard unlessadequatetimeisavailableforathoroughstudybythecommittee
Uponcompletingitsassignment,eachcommitteeeitherwillbegivennewtasksorwillbedissolved promptly Nocommitteewillbeallowedtocontinueforprolongedperiodswithoutadefinite assignment
TheBoardwillhavethesolepowertodissolveanyofitsadvisorycommitteesandwillreservetheright toexercisethispoweratanytimeduringthelifeofthecommittee
Publicity TheBoardwillseethatthepublicismadeawareoftheservicesrenderedbysuchcommitteesof citizensasitmayappointandwillseethatthepublicisinformedofallmajorconclusionsand recommendationsmadebysuchcommittees.Allpublicannouncementsconcerningtheorganization, membership,operation,recommendationsanddissolutionofsuchcommitteewillbemadeatsucha timeandinsuchmannerastheBoardmaychoose
Noticeofcommitteemeetingswillbegivenincompliancewithandconductedinaccordancewiththe OpenMeetingsAct
ADOPTED:March18,2013
2:160BoardAttorney TheBoardofEducationmayretainlegalserviceswithoneormoreattorneysorlawfirmstobethe BoardAttorney(s) TheBoardAttorneyrepresentstheBoardinitscapacityasthegoverningbodyfor theSchoolDistrict TheBoardAttorneyservesonaretainerorotherfeearrangementasdetermined inadvance TheBoardAttorneywillprovideservicesasdescribedintheagreementforlegalservices orasmemorializedbyanengagementletter TheDistrictwillonlypayforlegalservicesthatare providedinaccordancewiththeagreementforlegalservices,asmemorializedbyanengagement letter,orthatareotherwiseauthorizedbythispolicyoramajorityoftheBoard.
TheSuperintendent,hisorherdesignee,andanyBoardmember,areeachauthorizedtoconferwith and/orseekthelegaladviceoftheBoardAttorney TheBoardmayalsoauthorizeaspecificBoard membertoconferwiththeBoardAttorneyonitsbehalf.
TheSuperintendentmayauthorizetheBoardAttorneytorepresenttheDistrictinanylegalmatteruntil theBoardhasanopportunitytobeinformedofand/orconsiderthematter
TheBoardretainstherighttoconsultwithoremployotherattorneysandtoterminatetheserviceofany attorney
LEGALREF:
Rule17(ConflictofInterest:CurrentClients)andRule113(OrganizationasClient)oftheIll Rulesof ProfessionalConductadoptedbytheIll SupremeCourt
CROSSREF.:4:60(PurchasesandContracts)
Adopted:August12,2024
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2:160-EExhibit-ChecklistforSelectingaBoardAttorney TheBoardofEducationselectsandretainstheBoardAttorney(s).TheBoardmayusethischecklist forguidancewhenitselectsandretainsattorney(s)and/orlawfirmsforlegalservices.Thischecklistis designedfortheBoardtousearequestforproposal(RFP)processtoseekoutsideattorneys/law firms.TheBoardmayalsoselectanattorneywithoutusinganRFPprocessandadaptthischecklist. TheBoardmayalsoadaptthischecklistanduseitforanapplicationprocess,iftheBoardseeksan inhouseattorney Formoreinformation,calltheIll AssociationofSchoolBoard's(IASB)Officeof GeneralCounsel;seeitscurrentphonenumbersatwwwiasbcom/about-us/staff/#office-generalcounsel
DeterminewhattypeoflegalservicestheDistrictneeds.
1 ReviewBoardpolicy2:160,BoardAttorney Note:CriticallyanalyzewhethertheDistrict’slegal needsarebestservedbyin-houseattorneysoroutsideattorneys/lawfirms Manydistrictsusea combinationoftheseservices Manydistrictsalsousemultipleattorneys/lawfirmsfortheir specialties,eg,differentlawfirmsforbondcounsel,specialeducation,orlaborlaw Some boardsalsoapproveapanelofattorneysandallowtheadministrationtochoosewhichattorney touse.
2 Considerthefollowingfactorstoanalyzethetype(s)oflegalservicesneededfortheDistrict including,butarenotlimitedto:
District’ssize;
Anypastandcurrentexperienceswithlegalmatters; ComplexityoftheDistrict’slegalneeds; Availabilityofexpertise;and
Costofoutsidefeescomparedtointernalstaffexpensesforanin-housearrangement.
Developalistofqualificationsnecessaryforprovidingqualitylegalservicestothe District.
1. ReviewBoardpolicy4:60,PurchasesandContracts.Note:WhileStatelawexemptshiringan attorneyfrombiddingrequirements(105ILCS10-20.21(a)),theBoardmaywanttoreviewits procurementprocessesandalignprocurementforlegalservicestoitsnon-bidding-related standardsforpurchases,e.g.,avoidingfavoritism,stayingwithintheDistrict’sbudget,etc.
2. Developthelistofqualifications.Themajorqualificationsinclude,butarenotlimitedto:
LicensedtopracticelawinIllinoisandingoodstandingwiththeIll AttorneyRegistration andDisciplinaryCommission(ARDC)(seechecklistitemConductareferencecheckand otherbackgroundinvestigations,below)
MemberoftheDistrict’sassignedUnitedStatesdistrictcourtandtheSeventhCircuit CourtofAppeals
SubstantiveknowledgeandexperienceinthelegalareasmatchingDistrict’sneeds,eg, bidding,civilrights,collectivebargaining,educationreform,employmentlaw,Freedomof InformationAct,OpenMeetingsAct,otherrecordslaws,specialeducation,studentrights, etc Note:ThislistofknowledgeandexperiencemustbecreatedbytheDistrict’s identifiedneedsandmaychangefromtimetotime
Experienceinallaspectsofcontract,employment,andschoollaw ExperiencethatmeetstheDistrict’sneeds,includinglitigationexperienceinStateand federalcourts
Membershipinprofessionalassociations,suchas,theIll CouncilofSchoolAttorneys (ICSA)andeducationlawsectionsofbarassociations,etc.
Demonstratedknowledgeofandabilitytoapplyprofessionalresponsibilityrules
AccessibilityfortheDistrict’sidentifiedneeds,eg,eveningBoardmeetings,phonecalls, etc
AbilitytodeclarethatrepresentationoftheDistrictwillbetotheexclusionofallother clientshavingpotentialconflictswiththeDistrict’sinterests
Whenadditionalqualificationsapply,listthosequalificationsforprovidinglegalservices. Thismayincludespecialtiessuchasbondcounsel,etc.
DeveloptheRFP.
1. InsertthelistofqualificationsthattheBoarddeveloped.
2 Includethefollowinginformation:
Thedeadlineforresponsestobesubmitted
Thelocation(addressoremail)whereresponsesshouldbesent
AstatementthattheBoardissolicitingproposalsfromqualifiedlawyersandlawfirmsto providelegalservicestotheSchoolDistrict
SignificantinformationabouttheDistrict(seeBoardpolicy1:30,SchoolDistrict Philosophy,fortheDistrict’smissionstatementthatisspecifictothecommunity’sgoals)
Thescopeofwork,eg,“TheBoardAttorneywillprovidelegaladviceconcerning[typical duties,specificduties,excludedduties]”
Qualifications
Detailsaboutinterviewsandpresentations
3 Specifywhatrespondersmustincludeintheirresponses,suchasthefollowing:
Coverletter,completename,address,andlegalstructure(iftheresponderisalawfirm)
Theindividualswhopreparedtheresponse,includingtheirtitles Ifdifferentfromabove,theidentityofanddirectoryinformationfortheindividualswhohave authoritytoanswerquestionsregardingthesubmittedproposal
Aproposedfeeschedule,eg,“Respondentsmaycombinesetfeesandhourlyfees If hourlyfeesareproposed,pleaseprovidetheminimumtimeincrementforbillingpurposes Ifaretaineragreementisproposed,pleasespecificallydescribeoptions”
Asummaryoftheresponder’srelevantexperiencerepresentingpublicschools Awritingsample
AnassurancethattherespondermeetstheRFP’squalifications
Referencesincludingcurrentorpastclients
AnnouncetheRFP.
1 Titletheannouncement Note:HowandwheretheRFPisannouncedareattheBoard’ssole discretion.TheBoardmaywanttoannouncetheRFPduringanopenmeeting,postitonthe District’swebsite,mailoremailittolocallawfirms,and/orplaceitinthelocalnewspaper(s)or otherlegalpublications.AdirectoryofthoselawyersbelongingtotheICSAisontheIASB website,www.iasb.com.Aprintedcopyisavailableuponrequest.Inclusioninthedirectorydoes notrepresentanIASBendorsement.Someattorneyswhopracticeschoollawdonotbelongto ICSA Otheronlinesources,suchastheIll StateBarAssociation,alsomaintaindirectoriesof informationaboutattorneys TheBoardmaywanttotitletheannouncement“The[InsertDistrict’s name]SchoolBoardRequestsProposalstoProvideLegalServices”
2 AnnouncethattheBoardseeksanattorneyorlawfirmtoserveasitsBoardAttorney
3. Informthereaderthattheattorneyorlawfirmselectedwillserveeitheratwillorfromthedateof appointmentto[date] ThelengthoftheappointmentisattheBoard’sdiscretion
4. StatetheSchoolDistrict’sphilosophyormissionstatement.
5 InserttheRFPlocationandcontactinformationwiththebeginningdateandtime
6 TellprospectiverespondersthatcompletedRFPsmustbereturnedby[certaintimeanddate]to [nameandtitleofpersonreceivingapplications]
ReceiveandmanageresponsestotheRFP.
1 ReviewBoardpolicy2:110,Qualifications,Term,andDutiesofBoardOfficers TheBoard Presidentisalogicalofficertoaccepttheapplications,butthistaskmaybedelegatedtothe SecretaryorSuperintendent’ssecretaryiftheBoarddeterminesthatitismoreconvenient Who acceptsapplicationsisattheBoard’ssolediscretionandshouldbedecidedbytheBoardprior topostingtheRFPannouncement
2 TheBoardwilldiscuss,atanopenmeeting,itsprocesstoreviewtheapplicationsandwhowill contactRFPrespondersforaninterview
3. ThedesignatedpersonwillcontactRFPrespondersforinterviews.
DevelopinterviewquestionsiftheBoardinterviewsattorneysorlawfirms.
1 InterviewquestionsareattheBoard’sdiscretion
2 AprospectiveattorneyorlawfirmtofilltheBoardAttorneypositionmayraiseotherspecific issuesthattheBoardwillwanttocoverduringaninterview
3. Thefollowingnon-exhaustivelistofinterviewquestionsmayhelptheBoardtailoritsquestions towardfindinganattorneyorlawfirmwithanapproachtotheroleoftheBoardAttorneythatthe Boarddesires:
WhatdoyouseeasyourroleasBoardAttorney?
Howmanyotherschooldistrictsdoyoucurrentlyrepresent?
Whatkindoflegalservicesdoyouprovidetoyourschoolclients?Pleaseexplainhowyour otherexperienceisrelevanttothisposition
Howmanyyearsofexperiencedoesyourfirm(or,theattorney)have?Howlonghaveyou beenpracticinglaw?Howlonghaveyoubeenrepresentingschooldistricts?
WhatmethodswillyouusetoensureallmembersoftheBoard,whichisyourclient,remain informed?SeethediscussionabouttheIll.ProfessionalRulesofConductinf/n2of samplepolicy2:160,BoardAttorney.
HowwouldyoumanageasituationinwhichtheBoardfeelsstronglyaboutitspositionbut youbelievethatpositionisnotlegallysupportable?TheIll.RulesofProfessional Conduct,atwww.illinoiscourts.gov/supremecourt/rules/art viii/default new.asp,require attorneystorepresenttheBoardinitscapacityasthegoverningbodyfortheDistrict.The respondersshouldbediscussingtheserules,specificallyRule1.7(ConflictofInterest: CurrentClients)andRule113(OrganizationasClient),amongothers,intheiranswersto thisquestion Seealso,samplepolicy2:160,BoardAttorney
HowwouldyoumanageasituationinwhichtheBoard’sinterestmaybeorbecome adversetooneormoreofitsmembers?SeethediscussionabouttheIll Professional RulesofConductinf/n2ofsamplepolicy2:160,BoardAttorney
HowwouldyoumanageasituationinwhichtheBoardandSuperintendentareinconflict? HowaboutadividedBoard?SeethediscussionabouttheIll ProfessionalRulesof Conductinf/n2ofsamplepolicy2:160,BoardAttorney
IftheBoarddidsomethingthatyouhadadvisedagainst,couldyoustilldefendtheBoard’s action?SeethediscussionabouttheIll ProfessionalRulesofConductinf/n2ofsample
policy2:160,BoardAttorney.
WillyoutrytoshapeBoarddecisionsordoyouhaveawhatevertheBoarddecides philosophy?SeethediscussionabouttheIll.ProfessionalRulesofConductinf/n2of samplepolicy2:160,BoardAttorney.
Doyougiveclientsspecificrecommendationsordoyouadvisethemoftheavailable optionsandlettheclientdecide?SeethediscussionabouttheIll.ProfessionalRulesof Conductinf/n2ofsamplepolicy2:160,BoardAttorney.
DoyouprovideyourschoolBoardclientswithanyupdatingservicesgratis?
HowdoyoukeepyourBoardclientsapprisedoflitigationandotherlegalmattersyouare handlingforthem?
Willyoubehandlingthisbusinesspersonally,i.e.,willyoudelegatetoyourassociatesor partners?
Cananyoneelseinyourfirmhandleourinquirieswhenyouareunavailable?
Howdoyoukeepcurrentonschoollaw?
Whendoyoutellyourschoolclientstocontactyouregardingamatterwithpossiblelegal repercussions?
Haveyourepresentedaschooldistrictinamatterinvolvingtherightsofdisabled students? involvingdisabledemployees? involvingastudentexpulsion? involvinga teacherdismissal?…involvinganemployee'scontractordismissal?…involvinga buildingcontractorbiddingmatter?…Canyoutellusaboutthatcase?
Howdoyoubill?Howareyoutobepaid?Pleaseexplainyourratesand/orfees The subjectofbillingshouldcoverwhethertheattorneyorlawfirmpreparesabudgetfor representationanditsmethodforbillingindetail,includingthedateandtime,whatwork wasperformed,andwhoworkedontheproject,alongwithexpenses
Didyoubringawrittenagreementforlegalservices,engagementletter,oraretainer agreement?Ifyes,pleasereviewitforusnow Ifnot,pleaseexplaintheoptionsfora writtenagreementforlegalservices,engagementletter,oraretaineragreement
Developaninterviewprotocol.Interviewsmayoccurinclosedsessionpursuantto5ILCS 120/2(c)(1)
1 TheBoardPresidentwillleadtheBoardasitinterviewsresponderstoitsRFP See105ILCS 5/10-13statingthattheBoardPresidentpresidesatallmeetingsandBoardpolicy2:110, Qualifications,Term,andDutiesofBoardOfficers
2 TheBoardmayalsowanttoconsiderallowinganequalamountoftimeforeachinterview
3. Discussthefollowingitemswitheachresponderduringtheinterview:
IntroduceBoardmemberstotheresponder
DescribetheBoard’sinterviewprocess,selectionprocess,andasktheresponderifheor shehasquestionsabouttheBoard’sprocessforselectingitsattorney
DescribetheDistrict’sphilosophyormissionstatement
DescribetheBoardAttorneypositionbyreviewingtheRFP
Beginaskingtheinterviewquestions(seeDevelopinterviewquestions,above)
AsktheresponderwhetherheorshehasanyquestionsfortheBoard
ThanktheresponderandinformhimorherwhentheBoardexpectstomakeitsdecision andhowtheresponderwillbecontactedregardingtheBoard’sdecision
Conductareferencecheckandotherbackgroundinvestigation(s).
1 TheBoardPresidentmayperformthischeckordirecttheSuperintendentto:
ChecktheARDC’smasterrollofattorneysas“AuthorizedtoPracticeLaw”(Todothis, entertheattorney’snameintotheARDC’sregistrationandpublicdisciplinaryrecords databaseat:www.iardc.org/Lawyer/Search.)
Clickontheattorney’snametoreviewwhetheranydisciplinaryactionsarependingor resolved;currentandprioractionswillappearatthebottomofthescreen Ifdisciplinaryactionsarelisted,asktheattorneyorlawfirmformoreinformation
2 Thereareotheronlineattorneyreviewservicesavailable Theseservicesmaybeoverly subjectiveand/ortheattorneymayhavecontroloverthecontentintheseservices Alwayscheck withtheARDC
3. Callreferencesprovidedbytheresponder.
Enterintoawrittenagreementorengagementletterwiththeselectedattorneyorlawfirm.
1. Allagreementsforlegalservicesshouldbeinwriting.Atminimum,theagreementshould providethefeearrangementandthescopeofservices.Agreementsforlegalservicesand individualbillingstatementsformtheBoardAttorneyaresubjecttodisclosurepursuanttoa FreedomofInformationActrequest(PAO14-02)
2. Discussthefeearrangementswiththeresponderanddecide:
Whethertoenterintoafeearrangementand/oraretaineragreement(Note:Attorneys typicallybillbyapre-determinedpercentageofthehour,e.g.,inone-tenthofanhour increments.Manydistrictsenterintoaretaineragreementforlegalservicesoran engagementletterthatrequiresthemtopaytheattorneyapre-determinedfeeevery month.Inreturn,theattorneyprovidesapre-determinedamountoflegalserviceswhenever thedistrictneedshimorher Districtsfindthisusefulbecause(1)theycanbudgetforlegal expenses,(2)legaladviceisavailableuptothepre-determinedamountforlowerfees, and(3)thisarrangementoftenprovidesforanenhanced,long-termrelationshipwiththe attorney)
Theappropriatescopeofservices
3. Reviewthewrittencontractormemorializedrelationship(agreementforlegalservicesor engagementletter)fortheseprovisions:
Feearrangement
Scopeofservices
Whichattorneyswillbeprovidinglegalservices
AstatementthattheBoardcontrolsalllegaldecisions
Astatementthattheattorneyandhisorherlawfirmhavenoconflictsofinterestor,ifa conflictexists,thattheBoardunderstandstheconflictandwaivesit
Board’srighttoterminatetheservicesoftheattorneyandlawfirmatanytimeforany reason
4. ApprovetheagreementforlegalservicesorengagementletterduringanopenBoardmeeting.
AnnouncetheappointmenttoDistrictstaffandcommunity. 1. ThecontentsoftheannouncementandlengthoftimeitisdisplayedareattheBoard’ssole discretion.
2 TheBoardmaywanttoconsiderannouncingduringanopenmeeting SeeBoardpolicy8:10, ConnectionwiththeCommunity.
3 TheBoardmaywanttoincludethefollowinginformationinitsannouncement:
TheBoardappointed[attorney’snameorlawfirmname]astheBoardAttorney
Theappointmentwillbeginon[date]for[lengthoftime]
TheBoardpreviouslyestablishedqualificationsfortheBoardAttorneyinacarefuland thoughtfulmanner,eg,“[Attorneyorlawfirm’sname]meetsthesequalificationsandhas demonstratedthewillingnesstoacceptitsdutiesandresponsibilities [Attorneyorlaw firm’sname]bringsaclearunderstandingofthedemandsandexpectationsoftheBoard Attorneypositionalongwithaconstructiveattitudetowardthechallenge.”
DATED:August12,2024
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2:170ProcurementofArchitectural,Engineering,andLandSurveyingServices
TheBoardofEducationselectsarchitects,engineers,andlandsurveyorstoprovideprofessional servicestotheDistrictonthebasisofdemonstratedcompetenceandqualifications,andin accordancewithStatelaw
LEGALREF:
40U.S.C.§1101etseq.
50ILCS510/,LocalGovernmentProfessionalServicesSelectionAct.
105ILCS5/10-20.21.
Shivelyv BellevilleTwp HighSch Dist 201,329IllApp3d1156(5thDist 2002),appealdenied.
Adopted:July10,2023
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2:190ConflictofInterest/Anti-Nepotism Definitions Forpurposesofthispolicy,“nepotism”involvesactualorpotentialfavoritismtothebenefitofone employeeduetothatemployee’sfamilial,personal,orromanticrelationshipwithanotherDistrict employee,BoardofEducationmember,oradministrator
Forpurposesofthispolicy,a“familialrelationship”referstoarelationshipbetweentheemployeeand hisorherspouse,children,parents,brothers,sisters,grandparents,grandchildren,aunts,uncles, nieces,nephews,aswellasin-lawsandstep-relativesofalldegreesofrelationshipnotedabove
Policy ItshallbethepolicyoftheDistricttoavoidtheoccurrenceofnepotismintherecruitment,hiring, compensation,retaining,evaluating,anddiscipliningofemployees.Therefore,pursuanttothetermsof thispolicy,Boardmembersarerequiredtorecusethemselvesfromdeliberationsandfinalactions withrespecttothehiring,compensation,evaluating,disciplining,and/orterminatingofanyindividual Districtemployeewithwhomtheyhaveafamilial,personal,orromanticrelationship.
Inaddition,allDistrictandbuildingadministratorsareprohibitedfromevaluatingordisciplining,or makinghiring,disciplinary,orterminationrecommendationsconcerning,anindividualemployeewith whomtheyhaveafamilial,personal,orromanticrelationship.
AnyDistrictemployeewhoisormightbeinasupervisorypositionwithrespecttoanotherDistrict employeewithwhomheorshehasafamilial,personal,orromanticrelationshipisrequiredto disclosethenatureofsaidrelationshiptoHumanResources.Suchdisclosureshallbemaintained confidentially.
Ifanyemployeefeelsthatcircumstanceshavearisenormayarisethatwouldresultinaviolationofthis policy,suchcircumstancesmustbeimmediatelyreportedtotheAssistantSuperintendentofHuman Resourcesorhis/herdesignee.Suchreportswillnotresultinretaliationtowardthereportingemployee forhavingmadethereport.Failureofanemployeetoreportarelationshipthatisinviolationofthis policymayresultindisciplinaryaction.
Adopted:October21,2024
2:200TypesofBoardofEducationMeetings General ForallmeetingsoftheBoardofEducationanditscommittees,theSuperintendentordesigneeshall satisfyallnoticeandpostingrequirementscontainedhereinaswellasintheOpenMeetingsAct This shallincludemailingmeetingnotificationstonewsmediathathaveofficiallyrequestedthemandto othersasapprovedbytheBoard Unlessotherwisespecified,allmeetingsareheldintheDistrict's mainoffice Boardpolicy2:220,BoardofEducationMeetingProcedure,governsmeetingquorum requirements
TheSuperintendentordesignee,BusinessManagerandExecutiveAssistanttotheBoardare designatedonbehalfoftheBoardandeachBoardcommitteetoreceivethetrainingoncompliance withtheOpenMeetingsActthatisrequiredbySection105(a)ofthatAct TheSuperintendentmay identifyotheremployeestoreceivethetraining Inaddition,eachBoardmembermustcompletea courseoftrainingontheOpenMeetingsActasrequiredbySection1.05(b)or(c)ofthatAct.
RegularMeetings TheBoardannouncesthetimeandplaceforitsregularmeetingsatthebeginningofeachfiscalyear TheSuperintendentshallprepareandmakeavailablethecalendarofregularBoardmeetings The regularmeetingcalendarmaybechangedwith10days'noticeinaccordancewithStatelaw
AmeetingagendashallbepostedattheDistrict'smainofficeandtheBoard'smeetingroom,orother locationwherethemeetingistobeheld,atleast48hoursbeforethemeeting
ClosedMeetings TheBoardandBoardcommitteesmaymeetinaclosedmeetingtoconsiderthefollowingsubjects:
1. Theappointment,employment,compensation,discipline,performance,ordismissalofspecific employees,specificindividualswhoserveasindependentcontractorsinapark,recreational,or educationalsetting,orspecificvolunteersofthepublicbodyorlegalcounselforthepublicbody, includinghearingtestimonyonacomplaintlodgedagainstanemployee,aspecificindividual whoservesasanindependentcontractorinapark,recreational,oreducationalsetting,ora volunteerofthepublicbodyoragainstlegalcounselforthepublicbodytodetermineitsvalidity However,ameetingtoconsideranincreaseincompensationtoaspecificemployeeofapublic bodythatissubjecttotheLocalGovernmentWageIncreaseTransparencyActmaynotbe closedandshallbeopentothepublicandpostedandheldinaccordancewith[theOpen MeetingsAct] 5ILCS120/2(c)(1)
2 Collectivenegotiatingmattersbetweenthepublicbodyanditsemployeesortheir representatives,ordeliberationsconcerningsalaryschedulesforoneormoreclassesof employees 5ILCS120/2(c)(2)
3. Theselectionofapersontofillapublicoffice,asdefinedintheOpenMeetingsAct,includinga vacancyinapublicoffice,whenthepublicbodyisgivenpowertoappointunderlawor ordinance,orthediscipline,performanceorremovaloftheoccupantofapublicoffice,whenthe publicbodyisgivenpowertoremovetheoccupantunderlaworordinance 5ILCS120/2(c)(3)
4. Evidenceortestimonypresentedinopenhearing,orinclosedhearingwherespecifically authorizedbylaw,toaquasi-adjudicativebody,asdefinedintheOpenMeetingsAct,provided thatthebodypreparesandmakesavailableforpublicinspectionawrittendecisionsettingforth itsdeterminativereasoning.5ILCS120/2(c)(4).
5. EvidenceortestimonypresentedtotheBoardregardingdenialofadmissiontoschooleventsor propertypursuantto105ILCS5/24-24,providedthattheBoardpreparesandmakesavailable forpublicinspectionawrittendecisionsettingforthitsdeterminativereasoning.5ILCS120/2(c) (4.5).
6. Thepurchaseorleaseofrealpropertyfortheuseofthepublicbody,includingmeetingsheldfor thepurposeofdiscussingwhetheraparticularparcelshouldbeacquired.5ILCS120/2(c)(5).
7 Thesettingofapriceforsaleorleaseofpropertyownedbythepublicbody 5ILCS120/2(c)(6)
8 Thesaleorpurchaseofsecurities,investments,orinvestmentcontracts 5ILCS120/2(c)(7)
9. Securityprocedures,schoolbuildingsafetyandsecurity,andtheuseofpersonneland equipmenttorespondtoanactual,athreatened,orareasonablypotentialdangertothesafety ofemployees,students,staff,thepublic,orpublicproperty.5ILCS120/2(c)(8).
10 Studentdisciplinarycases 5ILCS120/2(c)(9)
11 Theplacementofindividualstudentsinspecialeducationprogramsandothermattersrelatingto individualstudents 5ILCS120/2(c)(10)
12. Litigation,whenanactionagainst,affectingoronbehalfoftheparticularpublicbodyhasbeen filedandispendingbeforeacourtoradministrativetribunal,orwhenthepublicbodyfindsthat anactionisprobableorimminent,inwhichcasethebasisforthefindingshallberecordedand enteredintotheminutesoftheclosedmeeting 5ILCS120/2(c)(11)
13. TheestablishmentofreservesorsettlementofclaimsasprovidedintheLocalGovernmental andGovernmentalEmployeesTortImmunityAct,ifotherwisethedispositionofaclaimor potentialclaimmightbeprejudiced,orthereviewordiscussionofclaims,lossorrisk managementinformation,records,data,adviceorcommunicationsfromorwithrespecttoany insurerofthepublicbodyoranyintergovernmentalriskmanagementassociationorself insurancepoolofwhichthepublicbodyisamember 5ILCS120/2(c)(12)
14. Selfevaluation,practicesandproceduresorprofessionalethics,whenmeetingwitha representativeofastatewideassociationofwhichthepublicbodyisamember.5ILCS120/2(c) (16).
15 DiscussionofminutesofmeetingslawfullyclosedundertheOpenMeetingsAct,whetherfor purposesofapprovalbythebodyoftheminutesorsemi-annualreviewoftheminutesas mandatedbySection2.06.5ILCS120/2(c)(21).
16 Meetingsbetweeninternalorexternalauditorsandgovernmentalauditcommittees,finance committees,andtheirequivalents,whenthediscussioninvolvesinternalcontrolweaknesses, identificationofpotentialfraudriskareas,knownorsuspectedfrauds,andfraudinterviews conductedinaccordancewithgenerallyacceptedauditingstandardsoftheUnitedStatesof America 5ILCS120/2(c)(29)
TheBoardmayholdaclosedmeeting,orcloseaportionofameeting,byamajorityvoteofaquorum, takenatanopenmeeting ThevoteofeachBoardmemberpresent,andthereasonfortheclosed meeting,willbepubliclydisclosedatthetimeofthemeetingandclearlystatedinthemotionandthe meetingminutes.
Asinglemotioncallingforaseriesofclosedmeetingsmaybeadoptedwhensuchmeetingswill involvethesameparticularmattersandarescheduledtobeheldwithinthreemonthsofthevote
NofinalBoardactionwillbetakenataclosedmeeting
ReconvenedorRescheduledMeetings
Ameetingmayberescheduledorreconvened.Publicnoticeofarescheduledorreconvenedmeeting shallbegiveninthesamemannerasthatforaspecialmeeting,exceptthatnopublicnoticeis requiredwhentheoriginalmeetingisopentothepublicand:(1)istobereconvenedwithin24hours, or(2)anannouncementofthetimeandplaceofthereconvenedmeetingwasmadeattheoriginal meetingandthereisnochangeintheagenda
SpecialMeetings
SpecialmeetingsmaybecalledbythePresidentorbyanythreemembersoftheBoardbygiving
noticethereof,inwriting,statingthetime,place,andpurposeofthemeetingtoremainingBoard membersbymailatleast48hoursbeforethemeeting,orbypersonalserviceatleast24hoursbefore themeeting.
PublicnoticeofaspecialmeetingisgivenbypostinganoticeattheDistrict'smainofficeatleast48 hoursbeforethemeetingandbynotifyingthenewsmediathathavefiledawrittenrequestfornotice.A meetingagendashallaccompanythenotice.
AllmattersdiscussedbytheBoardatanyspecialmeetingmustberelatedtoasubjectonthemeeting agenda.
EmergencyMeetings Publicnoticeofemergencymeetingsshallbegivenassoonaspractical,butinanyevent,beforethe meetingtonewsmediathathavefiledawrittenrequestfornotice
PostingontheDistrictWebsite
Inadditiontotheothernoticesspecifiedinthispolicy,theSuperintendentordesigneeshallpostthe followingontheDistrictwebsite:(1)theannualscheduleofregularmeetings,whichshallremain posteduntiltheBoardapprovesanewscheduleofregularmeetings;(2)apublicnoticeofallBoard meetings;and(3)theagendaforeachmeetingwhichshallremainposteduntilthemeetingis concluded
LEGALREF:
5ILCS120/,OpenMeetingsAct
5ILCS140/,FreedomofInformationAct.
105ILCS5/10-6and5/10-16.
CROSSREF.:2:110(QualificationsTerm,andDutiesofBoardOfficers),2:120(BoardMember Development),2:210(OrganizationalBoardofEducationMeetings),2:220(BoardofEducation MeetingProcedure),2:230(PublicParticipationatBoardofEducationMeetingsandPetitionstothe Board),6:235(AccesstoElectronicNetworks),8:30(VisitorstoandConductonSchoolProperty)
Adopted:December11,2023
2:210OrganizationalBoardofEducationMeeting DuringaMarchmeetinginodd-numberedyears,theBoardofEducationestablishesadateforits organizationalmeetingtobeheldsometimeaftertheelectionauthoritycanvassesthevote,butwithin 40daysaftertheconsolidatedelection TheconsolidatedelectionisheldonthefirstTuesdayinApril ofodd-numberedyears If,however,thatdateconflictswiththecelebrationofPassover,the consolidatedelectionispostponedtothefirstTuesdayfollowingthelastdayofPassover Attheorganizationalmeeting,thefollowingshalloccur:
1 Eachsuccessfulcandidate,beforetakinghisorherseatontheBoard,shalltaketheoathof officeasprovidedinBoardpolicy2:80,BoardMemberOathandConduct
2. ThenewBoardmembersshallbeseated.
3 TheBoardshallelectitsofficerswhoassumeofficeimmediatelyupontheirelection
4 TheBoardshallfixatimeanddateforitsregularmeetings
DuringanAprilBoardmeetingineven-numberedyears,theBoardconsidersorganizationalmatters, suchas,selectingindividualmemberstofillofficeswithtermsthatexpirethisorthenextmonthand fixingatimeanddateforitsregularmeetings
LEGALREF.:
105ILCS5/10-5,5/10-16,and5/10-16.5.
10ILCS5/2A-1etseq.,ElectionCode.
CROSSREF:2:30(SchoolDistrictElections),2:110(Qualifications,Term,andDutiesofBoard Officers),2:200(TypesofBoardofEducationMeetings),2:220(BoardofEducationMeeting Procedure),2:230(PublicParticipationatBoardofEducationMeetingsandPetitionstotheBoard)
Adopted:January9,2023
BrookwoodSD167
2:220BoardofEducationMeetingProcedure Agenda TheBoardofEducationPresidentisresponsibleforfocusingtheBoardmeetingagendason appropriatecontent TheSuperintendentshallprepareagendasinconsultationwiththeBoard President ThePresidentshalldesignateaportionoftheagendaasaconsentagendaforthoseitems thatusuallydonotrequireextensivediscussionbeforeBoardaction UpontherequestofanyBoard member,anitemwillbewithdrawnfromtheconsentagendaandplacedontheregularagendafor independentconsideration
EachBoardmeetingagendashallcontainthegeneralsubjectmatterofanyitemthatwillbethe subjectoffinalactionatthemeeting AnyBoardmembermaysubmitsuggestedagendaitemstothe BoardPresidentforhisorherconsiderationforanupcomingmeeting Districtresidentsmaysuggest inclusionsfortheagenda TheBoardwilltakefinalactiononlyonitemscontainedintheposted agenda;itemsnotontheagendamaystillbediscussed
TheSuperintendentshallprovideacopyoftheagenda,withadequatedataandbackground information,toeachBoardmemberatleast48hoursbeforeeachmeeting,exceptameetingheldin theeventofanemergency ThemeetingagendashallbepostedinaccordancewithBoardpolicy 2:200,TypesofBoardofEducationMeetings.
TheBoardPresidentshalldeterminetheorderofbusinessatregularBoardmeetings Uponconsent ofamajorityofmemberspresent,theorderofbusinessatanymeetingmaybechanged
VotingMethod
Unlessotherwiseprovidedbylaw,whenavoteistakenuponanymeasurebeforetheBoard,witha quorumbeingpresent,amajorityofthevotescastshalldetermineitsoutcome Avoteof"abstain"or "present,"oravoteotherthan"yea"or"nay,"orafailuretovote,iscountedforthepurposesof determiningwhetheraquorumispresent Avoteof"abstain"or"present,"oravoteotherthan"yea" or"nay,"orafailuretovote,however,isnotcountedindeterminingwhetherameasurehasbeen passedbytheBoard,unlessotherwisestatedinlaw.Thesequenceforcastingvotesisrotated.
Onallquestionsinvolvingtheexpenditureofmoneyandonallquestionsinvolvingtheclosingofa meetingtothepublic,arollcallvoteshallbetakenandenteredintheBoard'sminutes Anindividual Boardmembermayrequestthatarollcallvotebetakenonanyothermatter;thePresidentorother presidingofficermayapproveordenytherequestbutadenialissubjecttobeingoverturnedbya majorityvoteofthememberspresent.
AnyBoardmembermayrequestthathisorhervotebechangedbeforethePresidentannouncesthe result.
AnyBoardmembermayincludeawrittenexplanationofhisorhervoteintheDistrictfilecontaining individualBoardmemberstatements;theexplanationwillnotbepartoftheminutes
Minutes TheBoardSecretaryshallkeepwrittenminutesofallBoardmeetings(whetheropenorclosed),which shallbesignedbythePresidentandtheSecretary Theminutesinclude:
1 Themeeting'sdate,time,andplace;
2. Boardmembersrecordedaseitherpresentorabsent;
3 Asummaryofthediscussiononallmattersproposed,deliberated,ordecided,andarecordof anyvotestaken;
4 Onallmattersrequiringarollcallvote,arecordofwhovoted"yea"and"nay";
5. Ifthemeetingisadjournedtoanotherdate,thetimeandplaceoftheadjournedmeeting;
6 Thevoteofeachmemberpresentwhenavoteistakentoholdaclosedmeetingorportionofa meeting,andthereasonfortheclosedmeetingwithacitationtothespecificexception containedintheOpenMeetingsAct(OMA)authorizingtheclosedmeeting;
7 Arecordofallmotions,includingindividualsmakingandsecondingmotions;
8. UponrequestbyaBoardmember,arecordofhowheorshevotedonaparticularmotion;and
9 Thetypeofmeeting,includinganynoticesand,ifareconvenedmeeting,theoriginalmeeting's date
TheminutesshallbesubmittedtotheBoardforapprovalormodificationatitsnextregularlyscheduled openmeeting Minutesforopenmeetingsmustbeapprovedwithin30daysafterthemeetingoratthe secondsubsequentregularmeeting,whicheverislater
Everysixmonths,orassoonafterasispracticable,inanopenmeeting,theBoard:(1)reviews minutesfromallclosedmeetingsthatarecurrentlyunavailableforpublicrelease,and(2)determines which,ifany,nolongerrequireconfidentialtreatmentandareavailableforpublicinspection Thisis alsoreferredtoasasemi-annualreview.TheBoardmaymeetinapriorclosedsessiontoreviewthe minutesfromclosedmeetingsthatarecurrentlyunavailableforpublicrelease,butitreportsits determinationinopensession.
TheBoard'smeetingminutesmustbesubmittedtotheBoardTreasureratsuchtimesasthe Treasurermayrequire.
TheofficialminutesareinthecustodyoftheBoardSecretary Openmeetingminutesareavailablefor inspectionduringregularofficehourswithin10daysaftertheBoard'sapproval;theymaybeinspected intheDistrict'smainoffice,inthepresenceoftheSecretary,theSuperintendentordesignee,orany Boardmember.
Minutesfromclosedmeetingsarelikewiseavailable,butonlyiftheBoardhasreleasedthemfor publicinspection,exceptthatBoardmembersmayaccessclosedsessionminutesnotyetreleased forpublicinspection(1)intheDistrict'sadministrativeofficesortheirofficialstoragelocation,and(2) inthepresenceofarecordssecretary,anadministrativeofficialofthepublicbody,oranyelected officialofthepublicbody.Theminutes,whetherreviewedbymembersofthepublicortheBoard,shall notberemovedfromtheDistrict'sadministrativeofficesortheirofficialstoragelocationexceptby voteoftheBoardorbycourtorder TheBoard'sopenmeetingminutesshallbepostedontheDistrict websitewithin10daysaftertheBoardapprovesthem;theminuteswillremainpostedforatleast60 days
VerbatimRecordofClosedMeetings TheSuperintendent,ortheBoardSecretarywhentheSuperintendentisabsent,shallaudiorecordall closedmeetings.Ifneitherispresent,theBoardPresidentorpresidingofficershallassumethis responsibility.Aftertheclosedmeeting,thepersonmakingtheaudiorecordingshalllabelthe recordingwiththedateandstoreitinasecurelocation TheSuperintendentshallensurethat:(1)an audiorecordingdeviceandallnecessaryaccompanyingitemsareavailabletotheBoardforevery closedmeeting,and(2)asecurelocationforstoringclosedmeetingaudiorecordingsismaintained withintheDistrict'smainoffice
After18monthshavepassedsincebeingmade,theaudiorecordingofaclosedmeetingisdestroyed providedtheBoardapproved:(1)itsdestruction,and(2)minutesoftheparticularclosedmeeting
IndividualBoardmembersmayaccessverbatimrecordingsinthepresenceofarecordssecretary,an administrativeofficialofthepublicbody,oranyelectedofficialofthepublicbody Accesstothe verbatimrecordingsisavailableattheDistrict'sadministrativeofficesortheverbatimrecording's officialstoragelocation RequestsshallbemadetotheSuperintendentorBoardPresident Whilea
Boardmemberislisteningtoaverbatimrecording,itshallnotbere-recordedorremovedfromthe District'smainofficeorofficialstoragelocation,exceptbyvoteoftheBoardorbycourtorder.
Beforemakingsuchrequests,Boardmembersshouldconsiderwhethersuchrequestsaregermane totheirresponsibilities,servicetoDistrict,and/orOathofOfficeinpolicy2:80,BoardMemberOath andConduct IntheinterestofencouragingfreeandopenexpressionbyBoardmembersduring closedmeetings,therecordingsofclosedmeetingsshouldnotbeusedbyBoardmemberstoconfirm ordisputetheaccuracyofrecollections
QuorumandParticipationbyAudioorVideoMeans AquorumoftheBoardmustbephysicallypresentatallBoardmeetings.Amajorityofthefull membershipoftheBoardconstitutesaquorum.
Providedaquorumisphysicallypresent,aBoardmembermayattendameetingbyvideooraudio conferenceifheorsheispreventedfromphysicallyattendingbecauseof:(1)personalillnessor disability,(2)employmentorDistrictbusiness,(3)afamilyorotheremergency,or(4)unexpected childcareobligations.Ifamemberwishestoattendameetingbyvideooraudiomeans,heorshe mustnotifytherecordingsecretaryorSuperintendentatleast24hoursbeforethemeetingunless advancenoticeisimpractical TherecordingsecretaryorSuperintendentwillinformtheBoard Presidentandmakeappropriatearrangements ABoardmemberwhoattendsameetingbyaudioor videomeans,asprovidedinthispolicy,mayparticipateinallaspectsoftheBoardmeetingincluding votingonanyitem
NoPhysicalPresenceofQuorumandParticipationbyAudioorVideo;DisasterDeclaration
TheabilityoftheBoardtomeetinpersonwithaquorumphysicallypresentatitsmeetinglocationmay beaffectedbytheGovernorortheDirectoroftheIll Dept ofPublicHealthissuingadisaster declarationrelatedtoapublichealthemergency TheBoardPresidentor,iftheofficeisvacantorthe Presidentisabsentorunabletoperformtheoffice’sduties,theVicePresidentdeterminesthataninpersonmeetingorameetingconductedundertheQuorumandParticipationbyAudioorVideo Meanssubheadabove,isnotpracticalorprudentbecauseofthedisasterdeclaration;ifneitherthe PresidentnorVicePresidentarepresentorabletoperformthisdetermination,theSuperintendent shallserveasthedulyauthorizeddesigneeforpurposesofmakingthisdetermination.
TheindividualwhomakesthisdeterminationfortheBoardshallputitinwriting,includeitonthe Board’spublishednoticeandagendafortheaudioorvideomeetingandinthemeetingminutes,and ensurethattheBoardmeetseveryOMArequirementfortheBoardtomeetbyvideooraudio conferencewithoutthephysicalpresenceofaquorum.
RulesofOrder UnlessStatelaworBoard-adoptedrulesapply,theBoardPresident,asthepresidingofficer,willuse themostrecenteditionofRobert’sRulesofOrderNewlyRevised,asaguidewhenaquestionarises concerningprocedure.
BroadcastingandRecordingBoardMeetings AnypersonmayrecordorbroadcastanopenBoardmeeting Specialrequeststofacilitaterecording orbroadcastinganopenBoardmeeting,suchasseating,writingsurfaces,lighting,andaccessto electricalpower,shouldbedirectedtotheSuperintendentatleast24hoursbeforethemeeting
RecordingmeetingsshallnotdistractordisturbBoardmembers,othermeetingparticipants,or membersofthepublic TheBoardPresidentmaydesignatealocationforrecordingequipment,may restrictthemovementsofindividualswhoareusingrecordingequipment,ormaytakesuchother stepsasaredeemednecessarytopreservedecorumandfacilitatethemeeting
5ILCS120/2a,120/2.02,120/2.05,120/2.06,and120/7,OpenMeetingsAct.
105ILCS5/10-6,5/10-7,5/10-12,and5/10-16
CROSSREF:2:80(BoardMemberOathandConduct),2:150(Committees),2:200(TypesofBoard ofEducationMeetings),2:210(OrganizationalBoardofEducationMeeting),2:230(Public ParticipationatBoardofEducationMeetingsandPetitionstotheBoard)
Adopted:December11,2023
BrookwoodSD167
ThefollowingproceduresgoverntheverbatimaudiorecordingsandminutesofBoardofEducation meetingsthatareclosedtothepublic
Actor Action
BeforeanyBoard meeting:
Superintendentor designee
Beforeaclosed meeting:
BoardPresident orpresiding officer(#3and#4 maybedelegated totheBoard Secretaryor Recording Secretary)
Beforeaclosed meeting:
Superintendentor BoardSecretary
Arrangestohaveanaudiorecordingdevicewithadequatestoragecapacity andaback-upaudiorecordingdeviceintheBoardmeetingroomduringevery Boardmeetingregardlessofwhetheraclosedmeetingisscheduled.
TheBoardmaycloseaportionofapublicmeetingwithoutpriornotice;it cannot,however,haveaclosedmeetingunlessitcanrecordthesession.
Ontheclosedmeetingdate:(1)convenesanopenmeeting,(2)requestsa motiontoadjournintoclosedmeetingmakingsurethereasonforthemeetingis identifiedinthemotion,(3)takesarollcallvote,(4)ensuresthattheminutes recordthevoteofeachmemberpresentandthereasonfortheclosedmeeting withacitationtothespecificexceptioncontainedintheOpenMeetingsAct authorizingtheclosedmeeting(5ILCS120/2a),and(5)adjournstheopen meeting.
Duringaclosed meeting:
BoardPresident orpresiding officer
Immediatelybeforeaclosedmeeting,testsandactivatestheaudiorecording device
Convenestheclosedmeetingstating:
SeeingaquorumoftheBoardofEducationgatheredtoday, date,at o'clock,at location,forthepurposeofholdingaclosedmeetingin ordertoconfidentiallydiscuss ,Icallthemeetingtoorder Inordertorecord whoispresent,Irequestthateachindividualstatehisorhernameandposition withtheDistrict
Limitsdiscussiontothetopicsthatwereincludedinthemotiontogointoa closedmeeting
Thefailuretoimmediatelycallapersonout-of-orderwhostraysfromthe purposesincludedinthemotionmayresultinanappearanceofacquiescence. Thisresponsibilitytocallapersonout-of-orderfallsoneachBoardmemberin theeventofthePresident'sfailure
Oncetheclosedmeetingisfinished,announcesareturntoanopenmeetingor adjournment,andstatesthetime
ForVerbatimRecordings:
Afteraclosed meeting: Superintendent, Recording Secretary,or BoardSecretary
Takespossessionoftheaudiorecordingoftheclosedmeetingandlabelsit withidentificationinformation,specificallythedateanditemsdiscussed.
Addstheidentificationinformationcontainedontheaudiorecording'slabeltoa cumulativelistofclosedmeetingrecordings.
Assoonaspossible,putstherecordingoftheclosedmeetinginthepreviously identifiedsecurelocationforstoringrecordingsofclosedmeetings.
UponrequestofaBoardmember:
1 Providesaccesstotheverbatimrecordingsminutesatareasonabletime andplacewithoutdisruptingDistrictoperations;
2 Supervisestheaccesstotheclosedsessionminutesordelegatesitto oneofthefollowingindividualsintheDistrict:
a. Arecordssecretary,
b Anadministrativeofficialofthepublicbody,or
c Anyelectedofficialofthepublicbody;and
3 Logstheaccesstotherecordingsin2:220-E7,AccesstoClosed MeetingMinutesandVerbatimRecordings
ForClosedMeetingMinutes:
Prepareswrittenclosedmeetingminutesthatinclude:
Thedate,time,andplaceoftheclosedmeeting TheBoardmemberspresentandabsent Asummaryofdiscussiononallmattersproposedordiscussed Thetimetheclosedmeetingwasadjourned
UponrequestofaBoardmember:
1 Providesaccesstotheclosedsessionminutesatareasonabletimeand placewithoutdisruptingDistrictoperations;
2 Supervisestheaccesstotheclosedsessionminutesordelegatesitto oneofthefollowingindividualsintheDistrict:
a. Arecordssecretary,
b. Anadministrativeofficialofthepublicbody,or
c Anyelectedofficialofthepublicbody;and
3 Logstheaccessin2:220-E7,AccesstoClosedMeetingMinutesand VerbatimRecordings
Afteraclosed meeting:
Boardof Education
Approvesthepreviousclosedmeetingminutesatthenextopenmeeting Everysixmonths,preparesarecommendationconcerningthecontinuedneed forconfidentialtreatmentofalloftheBoard’sclosedmeetingminutes;includes
Inpreparationfor thesemi-annual review:
Superintendentor designee
thisrecommendationinthepacketforthemeetinginwhichtheBoardwill conductitssemi-annualreview.
ThisstepisinpreparationoftheBoard'smeetingtodecidewhethertheneed forconfidentialtreatmentofspecificclosedmeetingminutescontinuestoexist.
IftheBoardwantstodiscussclosedmeetingminutesinclosedsession,places "reviewofunreleasedclosedmeetingminutes"onaclosedmeetingagenda.
Places"resultofBoard'sreviewofunreleasedclosedmeetingminutes"asan itemonasubsequentopenmeetingagenda.
Inpreparationfor thesemi-annual review:
IndividualBoard members
BeforethemeetinginwhichtheBoardwillconductitssemi-annualreview, examinesthematerialsuppliedbytheSuperintendent.
IndividualBoardmembersshouldconsider:(1)theSuperintendent's recommendation,(2)therecommendationoftheBoardAttorney,(3)other Boardmembers'opinions,(4)theminutesthemselves,and/or(5)whetherthe minuteswouldbeexemptedfrompublicdisclosureundertheIllinoisFreedomof InformationAct.
Duringthesemiannualreview:
Boardof Education
Afterthesemiannualreview:
Superintendentor designee
TheBoarddecidesinopensessionwhether:(1)theneedforconfidentialitystill existsastoallorpartofclosedmeetingminutes,or(2)theminutesorportions thereofnolongerrequireconfidentialtreatmentandareavailableforpublic inspection.
TheBoardmayhaveanearliermeetinginclosedsessiontodiscussthe continuedneedforconfidentialtreatment.
Re-labelsandre-filesclosedmeetingminutesasappropriate
Monthly: BoardPresident Adds"destructionofclosedmeetingaudiorecording"asanagendaitemtoan upcomingopenmeeting.
Monthly: Boardof Education
Approvesthedestructionofparticularclosedmeetingrecording(s)thatareat least18monthsoldandforwhichapprovedminutesoftheclosedmeeting alreadyexist
5ILCS120/,OpenMeetingsAct.
DATED:January10,2022
MotiontoAdjourntoClosedMeeting
Date:
Location:
Time:
Amotionwasmadeby ,andseconded by ,toadjourntoclosedmeetingto discuss:
Theappointment,employment,compensation,discipline,performance,ordismissalof specificemployees,specificindividualswhoserveasindependentcontractors,orspecificvolunteers oftheDistrictorlegalcounselfortheDistrict,includinghearingtestimonyonacomplaintlodged againstanemployee,aspecificindividualwhoservesasanindependentcontractor,oravolunteerof theDistrictoragainstlegalcounselfortheDistricttodetermineitsvalidity However,ameetingto consideranincreaseincompensationtoaspecificemployeeofapublicbodythatissubjecttothe LocalGovernmentWageIncreaseTransparencyActmaynotbeclosedandshallbeopentothe publicandpostedandheldinaccordancewiththisAct.5ILCS120/2(c)(1).
CollectivenegotiatingmattersbetweentheDistrictanditsemployeesortheirrepresentatives,or deliberationsconcerningsalaryschedulesforoneormoreclassesofemployees.5ILCS120/2(c)(2).
Theselectionofapersontofillapublicoffice,includingavacancyinapublicoffice,whenthe Districtisgivenpowertoappointunderlaworordinance,orthediscipline,performanceorremovalof theoccupantofapublicoffice,whentheDistrictisgivenpowertoremovetheoccupantunderlawor ordinance.5ILCS120/2(c)(3).
Evidenceortestimonypresentedinopenhearing,orinclosedhearingwhereauthorizedbylaw,to aquasi-adjudicativebody,asdefinedintheOpenMeetingsAct,providedthatthebodypreparesand makesavailableforpublicinspectionawrittendecisionwithitsdeterminativereasoning 5ILCS 120/2(c)(4)
EvidenceortestimonypresentedtotheBoardregardingdenialofadmissiontoschooleventsor propertypursuantto105ILCS5/24-24,providedthattheBoardpreparesandmakesavailablefor publicinspectionawrittendecisionsettingforthitsdeterminativereasoning 5ILCS120/2(c)(45), addedbyPA 103-311
ThepurchaseorleaseofrealpropertyfortheuseoftheDistrict,includingmeetingsheldforthe purposeofdiscussingwhetheraparticularparcelshouldbeacquired 5ILCS120/2(c)(5)
ThesettingofapriceforsaleorleaseofpropertyownedbytheDistrict 5ILCS120/2(c)(6)
Thesaleorpurchaseofsecurities,investments,orinvestmentcontracts 5ILCS120/2(c)(7)
Securityprocedures,schoolbuildingsafetyandsecurity,andtheuseofpersonnelandequipment torespondtoanactual,athreatened,orareasonablypotentialdangertothesafetyofemployees, students,staff,thepublic,orpublicproperty 5ILCS120/2(c)(8)
Studentdisciplinarycases 5ILCS120/2(c)(9)
Theplacementofindividualstudentsinspecialeducationprogramsandothermattersrelatingto individualstudents.5ILCS120/2(c)(10).
Litigation,whenanactionagainst,affectingoronbehalfoftheparticularDistricthasbeenfiledand ispendingbeforeacourtoradministrativetribunal,orwhentheDistrictfindsthatanactionisprobable orimminent,inwhichcasethebasisforthefindingshallberecordedandenteredintotheclosed meetingminutes 5ILCS120/2(c)(11)
TheestablishmentofreservesorsettlementofclaimsasprovidedintheLocalGovernmentand GovernmentalEmployeesTortImmunityAct,ifotherwisethedispositionofaclaimorpotentialclaim mightbeprejudiced,orthereviewordiscussionofclaims,lossorriskmanagementinformation, records,data,adviceorcommunicationsfromorwithrespecttoanyinsureroftheDistrictorany intergovernmentalriskmanagementassociationorselfinsurancepoolofwhichtheDistrictisa member 5ILCS120/2(c)(12)
Self-evaluation,practicesandproceduresorprofessionalethics,whenmeetingwitha representativeofastatewideassociationofwhichtheDistrictisamember 5ILCS120/2(c)(16)
Discussionofminutesofmeetingslawfullyclosed,whetherforpurposesofapprovalbythebodyof theminutesorsemi-annualreviewoftheminutesasmandatedbySection206 5ILCS120/2(c)(21)
Meetingsbetweeninternalorexternalauditorsandgovernmentalauditcommittees,finance committees,andtheirequivalents,whenthediscussioninvolvesinternalcontrolweaknesses, identificationofpotentialfraudriskareas,knownorsuspectedfrauds,andfraudinterviewsconducted inaccordancewithgenerallyacceptedauditingstandardsoftheUnitedStatesofAmerica.5ILCS 120/2(c)(29).
ClosedMeetingRollCall:
Motion: Carried Failed
DATED:December11,2023
2:220-E3Exhibit-ClosedMeetingMinutes ClosedMeetingMinutes Itemsinboldarerequiredby5ILCS120/2.06(a)(1)-(3).Non-boldeditemsalignwithbestpractices.
Date: Time:
Location:
Nameofperson(s)takingandrecordingtheminutes:
Nameofpersonpresiding: Membersinattendance:
Summaryofthediscussiononallmatters(asspecifiedinthevotetoclosethe meeting): Basisforthefindingthatlitigationisprobableorimminent,ifapplicable(5ILCS 120/2(c)(11)):
Timeofadjournmentorreturntoopenmeeting:
TheBoardofEducation,duringitssemi-annualreviewofclosedsessionminutes,has decidedtheseminutesnolongerneedconfidentialtreatment.Semi-annualmeansevery sixmonths,orassoonafterasispracticable,takingintoaccountthenatureandmeeting scheduleoftheboard.5ILCS120/2.06(d),amendedbyP.A.102-653.
Theseminutesareavailableforpublicinspectionasof:_____________________. (Date)
DATED:February14,2022
MeetingMinutesProtocol 1. MeetingminutesarethepermanentrecordoftheproceedingsduringaBoardofEducation meeting.AllBoardactionmustberecordedintheminutes;thus,theminutesfocusonBoard action.
2 Theminutesonlyincludeinformationprovidedatthemeeting Informationmaynotbecorrected orupdatedintheminutesunlessitwasdiscussedatthemeeting
3 MinutesincludeasummaryoftheBoard'sdiscussiononanagendatopic;theminutesdonot statewhatissaidverbatim Theminutesdonotrepeatthesamepointmadebydifferent individuals Ifappropriate,theminutesincludeabriefbackgroundandanexplanationofthe circumstancessurroundinganissuediscussed Theminutesdonotincludethenamesof membersmakingspecificpointsduringdiscussion RequestsfromindividualBoardmembers toincludetheirvoteoranopinionarehandledaccordingtoBoardpolicy2:220,Boardof EducationMeetingProcedure.
4 TheminutesincludethetopicofreportsthataremadetotheBoardincludingreportsfromthe SuperintendentoraBoardcommittee Writtenreportsarefiledwiththeminutesbutdonot becomepartoftheminutes.
5 Theminutesnotewhenamemberisnotpresentfortheentiremeetingduetolatearrivaland/or earlydeparture
6. AlthoughitemsmaybeconsideredbytheBoardinadifferentorderthanappearedonthe agenda,itemsintheminutesaregenerallyrecordedinthesameorderastheyappearedonthe agenda Whenameetingisreconvenedonadifferentdate,theminutesmustdescribewhat happenedoneachmeetingdate
7. Theminutesshouldberecordedinanobjectivebutpositive/constructivetone.Answersand explanations,ratherthanquestions,arerecorded.Writingstyle,includingchoiceofwordsand sentencestructure,isatthediscretionoftheindividualrecordingtheminutes.
8 Theminutesincludeindividuals'nameswhospeakduringthemeeting'spublicparticipation segmentaswellasthetopicstheyaddress.AllwrittendocumentspresentedataBoardmeeting arefiledwiththeminutesbutdonotbecomepartoftheminutes.
9 Thefollowingtemplategenerallygovernsmeetingminutes
OpenMeetingMinutes
Date:
Time:
ApprovalofAgenda
Listanyitemsremovedfromtheconsentagenda:
Motionmadeby:
Motion: Toapprove
Toadditemsasfollows:(Noactionmaybetakenonnewagendaitems)
Motionsecondedby:
Action: Passed Failed
ApprovalofPreviousMeetingMinutes(Neededonlyifthisitemisnotontheconsentagenda.)
MinutesfromtheBoardmeetingheldon:
Motionmadeby:
Motion: Toapprove
Toapprovesubjecttoincorporationofthefollowingamendment(s):
Motionsecondedby:
Action: Passed Failed
ApprovalofItemsonConsentAgenda(Thismayincludeexpenseadvancements, reimbursements,and/orpurchaseordersregulatedbytheLocalGovernmentTravelExpense ControlAct(seeBoardpolicies2:125,BoardMemberCompensation;Expenses,and5:60, Expenses)
Summaryofdiscussion:
Motiontoapprovetheconsentagendamadeby:
Motionsecondedby:
RollCall:(Neededwhenconsentagendacontainsaniteminvolvingtheexpenditureofmoney)
Action: Passed Failed
PublicComments(Reproducethissectionforeachindividualmakingacomment.)
Thefollowingindividualappearedandcommentedonthetopicnotedbelow:(Includethetitleofany documentspresentedtotheBoard.)
Name:
Topic:
"Yeas"
"Nays"
RemainingAgendaItems(Reproducethissectionforeachagendaitem.)
Agendaitem:
Summaryofdiscussion:
Motionmadeby:
Motionto:
Motionsecondedby:
Action: Passed Failed
(Ifarollcallvoteoccurred,recordthevoteofindividualBoardmembers)
IfApplicable,ApprovalofMotiontoAdjourntoClosedMeeting(Insert2:220-E2,Motionto AdjourntoClosedMeeting.)
ApprovalofMotiontoAdjourn
Motiontoadjournmadeby:
Motionsecondedby:
Action: Passed Failed
Timeofadjournment:
Post-MeetingAction
Dateminutesapproved:
"Yeas"
"Nays"
Dateminuteswereavailableforpublicinspection:
DateminuteswerepostedonDistrictwebsite:
DATED:August9,2021
BrookwoodSD167
2:220-E5Exhibit-Semi-AnnualReviewofClosedMeetingMinutes
LoggingandReviewProcess Step1 TheBoardSecretaryorRecordingSecretarymaintainsalogoftheclosedmeetingminutes thatareunavailableforpublicinspection.Themeetingminutesareloggedaccordingtothereasonthe Boardheldtheclosedmeeting.2:220-E6,LogofClosedMeetingMinutes.
Step2.TheBoardmeetsinclosedsessiontoreviewthelogofunreleasedclosedmeetingminutes. TheBoardorRecordingSecretarybringsacopyofallunreleasedclosedmeetingminutesand,if requested,allowsBoardmemberstoreviewtheactualminutes.TheBoardidentifieswhichclosed meetingminutesorportionsthereofnolongerneedconfidentialtreatment.UseReportFollowingthe Board'sSemi-AnnualReviewofClosedMeetingMinutes,below
Step3.Atleastsemi-annually(everysixmonths,orassoonafterasispracticable,takingintoaccount thenatureandmeetingscheduleoftheBoard),inanopenmeeting,theBoardtakesactiontorelease forpublicinspectionthoseminutes,orportionsthereof,nolongerneedingconfidentialtreatment Use ActiontoAccept,below Closedmeetingminuteswillnotbereleasedforpublicinspectionif confidentialtreatmentisneededtoprotectthepublicinterestortheprivacyofanindividual,including: (1)studentdisciplinarycasesorothermattersrelatingtoanindividualstudent,and(2)personnelfiles andemployees'andBoardmembers'personalinformation 5ILCS120/206(d),amendedbyPA 102-653.
Step4 TheBoardorRecordingSecretary:(1)updatesthelogofunreleasedclosedmeetingminutes toremoveanyminutesthattheBoardmadeavailableforpublicinspection;(2)makesanotationon anyapplicableclosedmeetingminutesoftheBoard'sactiontoreleaseitoraportionofitforpublic inspection;(3)continuestolognewclosedmeetingminutesthattheBoardhasnotreleasedforpublic inspection(2:220-E6,LogofClosedMeetingMinutes),and(4)maintainslogsforaccesstoclosed sessionminutespursuantto5ILCS120/2.06(e).
ReportFollowingtheBoard'sSemi-AnnualReviewofClosedMeetingMinutes TheBoardofEducationmeton inclosedsessiontoconductitssemi-annual reviewofclosedmeetingminutesthathavenotbeenreleasedforpublicinspection.
Theclosedmeetingminutes,orportionsthereof,fromthefollowingdatesnolongerrequire confidentialtreatment:(insertclosedmeetingdates)
Theneedforconfidentialitystillexistsastoallremainingclosedmeetingminutestoprotectan individual'sprivacyortheDistrict'sinterests
ActiontoAccepttheBoard'sSemi-AnnualReviewofClosedMeetingMinutes
Openmeetingdate:
MotiontoapprovetheBoard'ssemi-annualreviewofunreleasedclosedmeetingminutesandto releaseforpublicinspectionthoseminutes,orportionsthereof,thattheBoardidentifiedasno longerneedingconfidentialtreatmentmadeby:
Motionsecondedby:
Action: Passed Failed
DATED:January10,2022 BrookwoodSD167
ThepurposeofthislogistofacilitatetheBoard'ssemi-annualreviewofclosedmeetingminutes. Semi-annualmeanseverysixmonths,orassoonafterasispracticable,takingintoaccountthe natureandmeetingscheduleoftheboard.5ILCS120/2.06(d),amendedbyP.A.102-653.See 2:220-E5,Semi-AnnualReviewofClosedMeetingMinutes
TheBoardSecretaryorRecordingSecretaryshallmaintainalistofclosedmeetingminutes,arranged accordingtothereasonfortheclosedmeeting,thathavenotbeenreleasedforpublicinspection
ClosedSessionHeldtoDiscuss:
Specificemployee(s),specificindependentcontractors,specificvolunteers,orDistrict legalcounsel;however,ameetingtoconsideranincreaseincompensationtoa specificemployeeofapublicbodythatissubjecttotheLocalGovernmentWage IncreaseTransparencyActmaynotbeclosedandshallbeopentothepublicand postedandheldinaccordancewith[theOpenMeetingsAct] 5ILCS120/2(c)(1)
Collectivenegotiatingmattersordeliberationsconcerningsalaryschedulesforoneor moreclassesofemployees.5ILCS120/2(c)(2).
SelectionofapersontofillavacancyontheBoard 5ILCS120/2(c)(3)
Evidenceortestimonypresentedinahearingwhereauthorizedbylaw.5ILCS120/2(c) (4).
EvidenceortestimonypresentedtotheBoardregardingdenialofadmissiontoschool eventsorpropertypursuantto105ILCS5/24-24,providedthattheBoardpreparesand makesavailableforpublicinspectionawrittendecisionsettingforthitsdeterminative reasoning 5ILCS120/2(c)(45),addedbyPA 103-311
Purchaseorleaseofrealproperty.5ILCS120/2(c)(5).
SettingofapriceforsaleorleaseofDistrictproperty 5ILCS120/2(c)(6)
Saleorpurchaseofsecurities,investments,orinvestmentcontracts.5ILCS120/2(c)(7).
Securityproceduresandtheuseofpersonnelandequipmenttorespondtoanactual,a threatened,orareasonablypotentialdanger 5ILCS120/2(c)(8)
Studentdisciplinarycases 5ILCS120/2(c)(9) Minutesofmeetingsheldforthis reasonshallneverbereleasedtoprotecttheindividualstudent'sprivacy
Anymatterinvolvinganindividualstudent.5ILCS120/2(c)(10).Minutesofmeetings heldforthisreasonshallneverbereleasedtoprotecttheindividualstudent'sprivacy Litigation,whenanactionagainst,affecting,oronbehalfoftheDistricthasbeenfiled andispendingbeforeacourtoradministrativetribunal,orwhentheBoardfindsthatan actionisprobableorimminent.5ILCS120/2(c)(11).
EstablishmentofreservesorsettlementofclaimsasprovidedintheLocalGovernment
Datesof Closed Sessions EstablishmentofreservesorsettlementofclaimsasprovidedintheLocalGovernment andGovernmentalEmployeesTortImmunityActordiscussionofclaims,lossorrisk managementinformation,records,data,adviceorcommunicationsfromorwithrespect toanyinsureroftheDistrictoranyintergovernmentalriskmanagementassociationor selfinsurancepool 5ILCS120/2(c)(12)
Self-evaluation,practicesandproceduresorprofessionalethics,whenmeetingwithan IASBrepresentative.5ILCS120/2(c)(16).
Minutesofmeetingslawfullyclosed,whetherforpurposesofapprovalorsemi-annual review 5ILCS120/2(c)(21)
Meetingsbetweeninternalorexternalauditorsandgovernmentalauditcommittees, financecommittees,andtheirequivalents,whenthediscussioninvolvesinternalcontrol weaknesses,identificationofpotentialfraudriskareas,knownorsuspectedfrauds,and fraudinterviewsconductedinaccordancewithgenerallyacceptedauditingstandardsof theUnitedStatesofAmerica 5ILCS120/2(c)(28)
DATED:December11,2023
2:220-E7Exhibit-AccesstoClosedMeetingMinutesandVerbatimRecordings
TheBoardmustallowitsdulyelectedofficialsorappointedofficialsfillingavacancyofanelected officeaccesstoclosedsessionminutesandverbatimrecordings.5ILCS120/2.06(e).Thefollowing subheadsimplementthelogisticsofgrantingthisaccess.
AccesstoClosedMeetingMinutes
Duplicatethissectionforeachgrantofaccesstoclosedmeetingminutes.
Date: Time:
StorageLocation:
Nameofperson(s)responsibleforstoringtheclosedmeetingminutes:
Accessgranted
Dateaccessoccurred:
Starttime:
RequestingBoardmember'sname(Pleaseprint)
Inthepresenceof:(Checkappropriateboxandinsertnameonline)
RecordsSecretary
Administrativeofficialofthepublicbody
Anyelectedofficialofthepublicbody
ForrequestingBoardmember:(Readthefollowingandsignbelow.)
WhiletheOpenMeetingsActdoesnotprovideacauseofactionagainstmeortheBoardfor disclosingclosedsessiondiscussions(Swansonv.Bd.ofPoliceCommissioners,197Ill.App.3d592 (2ndDist.1990)),Iacknowledgeandunderstandthatanydisclosuresbymeofinformationinthe closedsessionminutesnotyetreleasedtothepubliccouldsubjectmetoapossiblecivilaction allegingthatIcreatedharmtoanother,ie,anintentionaltort(s)
RequestingBoardMemberSignature Date
VerbatimRecordingAccess
Duplicatethissectionforeachgrantofaccesstoverbatimrecordings.
Date: Time: StorageLocation:
Date: Time: StorageLocation:
Nameofperson(s)responsibleforstoringtheverbatimrecording:
Accessgranted
Dateaccessoccurred: Starttime: Endtime:
RequestingBoardmember'sname(Pleaseprint)
Inthepresenceof:(Checkappropriateboxandinsertnameonline)
RecordsSecretary
Administrativeofficialofthepublicbody
Anyelectedofficialofthepublicbody
Accessdenied Accessunavailable.Verbatimrecordingrequestedisolderthan18months andwasdestroyedpursuantto5ILCS120/2.06(c).
ForrequestingBoardmember:(Readthefollowingandsignbelow)
WhiletheOpenMeetingsActdoesnotprovideacauseofactionagainstmeortheBoardfor disclosingclosedsessiondiscussions(Swansonv Bd ofPoliceCommissioners,197IllApp3d592 (2ndDist 1990)),Iacknowledgeandunderstandthatanydisclosuresbymeofinformationinthe closedsessionverbatimrecordingscouldsubjectmetoapossiblecivilactionallegingthatIcreated harmtoanother,i.e.,anintentionaltort(s).
RequestingBoardMemberSignature Date
DATED:September20,2021
OpenMeetingsAct TheOpenMeetingsAct(OMA)requirespublicbodiesto“keepwrittenminutesofalltheirmeetings, whetheropenorclosed,andaverbatimrecordofalltheirclosedmeetingsintheformofanaudioor videorecording”5ILCS120/206(a) Minutesmustinclude,butarenotlimitedto:(1)thedate,time, andplaceofthemeeting;(2)themembersofthepublicbodyrecordedaseitherpresentorabsent andwhetherthememberswerephysicallypresentorpresentbymeansofvideooraudioconference; and(3)asummaryofdiscussiononallmattersproposed,deliberated,ordecided,andrecordofany votestaken Id
TheremainderofSection206addressestheapprovalofopenmeetingminutes,thetreatmentof verbatimrecordingsofclosedmeetings,thesemi-annualreviewofclosedmeetingminutes,the confidentialnatureofclosedmeetingminutes,andtherightofpersonstoaddresspublicofficials underrulesestablishedandrecordedbythepublicbody TherequirementsofSection206,aswellas OMArequirementspertainingtoBoardagendas,areincludedinpolicy2:220,BoardofEducation MeetingProcedure.
Exhibit2:220-E3,ClosedMeetingMinutes,providesasampletemplateforkeepingclosedmeeting minutesthatincorporatestherequirementsofSection2.06ofOMA.Italsoincludesanareato designateiftheBoardhasdetermined,pursuanttoSection2.06(d),thattheclosedmeetingminutes nolongerneedconfidentialtreatment.
Exhibit2:220-E4,OpenMeetingMinutes,containsaprotocolforopenmeetingminutesthat incorporatestherequirementsofSection2.06ofOMA.Italsoprovidesasampletemplateforkeeping openmeetingminutes
Exhibit2:220-E5,Semi-AnnualReviewofClosedMeetingMinutes,containsaprocessfor implementingthesemi-annualreviewofclosedmeetingminutes,andexhibit2:220-E6,LogofClosed MeetingMinutes,isdesignedtofacilitatethissemi-annualreview (everysixmonths,orassoonafterasispracticable,takingintoaccountthenatureandmeeting scheduleoftheBoard) 5ILCS120/206(d),amendedbyPA 102-653
Exhibit2:220-E9,RequirementsforNoPhysicalPresenceofQuorumandParticipationbyAudioor VideoDuringDisasterDeclaration,containsaprocessforcompliancewith105ILCS120/7(e), addedbyPA 101-640,whenaboardismeetingwithoutaphysicalquorumpresentatthemeeting locationduringadisasterdeclarationrelatedtopublichealthconcerns LocalRecordsAct
TheLocalRecordsAct(LRA)providesthatpublicrecords,including“anybook,paper,map, photograph,digitizedelectronicmaterial,orotherofficialdocumentarymaterial,regardlessofphysical formorcharacteristics,made,produced,executedorreceivedbyanyagencyorofficerpursuantto laworinconnectionswiththetransactionofpublicbusinessandpreservedorappropriatefor preservationbysuchagencyorofficer”mustbepreservedunlesstheStateLocalRecords Commissionhasgivenpermissiontodestroythoserecords.50ILCS205/3and7.Boardrecords, includingagendas,meetingpacketsandmeetingminutes,fallintothisdefinition.
PublicbodieslocatedinCookCountymustworkwiththeLocalRecordsCommissionofCookCounty todeterminehowlongtheymustretainpublicrecords PublicbodieslocatedoutsideofCookCounty mustworkwiththeDownstateLocalRecordsCommissiontodeterminehowlongtheymustretain publicrecords.
Policy2:250,AccesstoDistrictPublicRecords,containsasubheadentitledPreservingPublic Recordswhichprovidesasfollows:
Publicrecords,includingemailmessages,shallbepreservedandcatalogedif:(1)theyare evidenceoftheDistrict’sorganization,function,policies,procedures,oractivities,(2)theycontain informationaldataappropriateforpreservation,(3)theirretentionisrequiredbyStateorfederal law,or(4)theyaresubjecttoaretentionrequestbytheBoardAttorney(eg,alitigationhold), Districtauditor,orotherindividualauthorizedbytheBoardofEducationorStateorfederallawto makesucharequest Unlessitsretentionisrequiredasdescribedinitemsnumbered3or4 above,apublicrecord,asdefinedbytheIllinoisLocalRecordsAct,maybedestroyedwhen authorizedbytheLocalRecordsCommission
Seethesamplepolicy,2:220,BoardofEducationMeetingProcedure,forallrelevantfootnotes Also seeadministrativeprocedure2:250-AP2,ProtocolsforRecordPreservationandDevelopmentof RetentionSchedules,forrecommendationsregardingschooldistrictrecordsretentionprotocolsand linkstoweb-basedrecordmanagementresources.
OpenMeetingMinutes Arewerequiredto approvethem?
Yes,within30daysorat thenextsubsequent meeting,whicheveris later
Apublicbodyshall approvetheminutesofits openmeetingwithin30 daysafterthatmeetingor atthepublicbody’s secondsubsequent regularmeeting, whicheverislater 5ILCS 120/206(b)
Musttheybesemiannuallyreviewed? Maywereleasethemto thepublic?
No.
Unliketheclosed meetingrequirement, OMAdoesnotcontain semi-annualreview requirementsforopen meetingminutes
Yes,mustwithin10days afterminutesare approved.
Theminutesofmeetings opentothepublicshall beavailableforpublic inspectionwithin10days aftertheapprovalof suchminutesbythe publicbody Beginning July1,2006,atthetime itcomplieswithother requirementsofthis subsection,apublic bodythathasawebsite thatthefull-timestaffof thepublicbody maintainsshallpostthe minutesofaregular meetingofitsgoverning bodyopentothepublic onthepublicbody’s websitewithin10days aftertheapprovalofthe minutesbythepublic body.BeginningJuly1, 2006,anyminutesof meetingsopentothe publicpostedonthe publicbody’swebsite shallremainpostedon
Maywedestroythem?
No. ThereisnoOMA provisionpermittingthe destructionofopen meetingminutes,and theymustbe preservedunlessthe StateLocalRecords Commissionhasgiven permissiontodestroy them.
Ifapublicbodywould liketodestroyopen meetingminutes,thenit mustcomplywiththe LRAandworkwithits LocalRecords Commission Itishighly unlikely,however,thatthe LocalRecords Commissionwould approveoftheir destruction.
OpenMeetingVerbatimRecordings
Arewerequiredto approvethem?
No
thewebsiteforatleast60 daysaftertheirinitial posting 5ILCS 120/206(b)
Musttheybesemiannuallyreviewed? Maywereleasethemto thepublic? Maywedestroythem?
OMAdoesnotrequire publicbodiestoapprove verbatimrecordingsof openmeetings. No
Unliketheclosed meetingrequirement, OMAdoesnotrequire publicbodiestokeep verbatimrecordingsof openmeetings,unless thepublicbodyis meetingwithoutthe physicalpresenceofa quorumduringa disasterdeclaration relatedtopublichealth concerns 5ILCS 120/7(e) OMAdoes notcontainsemiannualreview requirementsforopen meetingverbatim recordings.
Yes
Unliketheclosed meetingrequirement, OMAdoesnotrequire publicbodiestokeep verbatimrecordingsof openmeetings,unless thepublicbodyis meetingwithoutthe physicalpresenceofa quorumduringadisaster declarationrelatedto publichealthconcerns 5 ILCS120/7(e) Ifapublic bodymakesverbatim recordingsofopen meetings,thensuch recordingsaresubjectto publicdisclosure pursuanttotheFreedom ofInformationAct.5ILCS 140/
Openmeetingverbatim recordingsmadeof meetingsheldwithoutthe physicalpresenceofa quorumofapublicbody duringadisaster declarationrelatedto publichealthconcerns maybedestroyedafter 18monthsif prerequisitesaremet (SeeClosedMeeting VerbatimRecordings subhead,below)
[P]ublicbodiesholding openmeetingsunder thissubsection(e)must alsokeepaverbatim recordofalltheir meetingsintheformof anaudioorvideo recording.Verbatim recordsmadeunderthis paragraph(9)shallbe madeavailabletothe publicunder,andare otherwisesubjectto,the provisionsofSection 206 5ILCS120/7(e)(9)
Inallothercases,ifa publicbodywouldliketo destroyopenmeeting verbatimrecordings, thenitmustcomplywith theLRAandworkwithits LocalRecords Commission.
ClosedMeetingMinutes
Arewerequiredto approvethem?
Musttheybesemiannuallyreviewed? Maywereleasethemto thepublic? Maywedestroythem?
Yes. Yes. Yes,ifprerequisitesare No.
OMAdoesnotdirectly statepublicbodiesare requiredtoapprove closedmeetingminutes, nordoesitsetatime frameforsuchapproval. However,OMASection 2.06(d)requirespublic bodiestomeetatleast semi-annuallyto“review minutesofallclosed meetings”5ILCS 120/206(d)
Moreover,OMASection 206(c)specificallyallows thedestructionofclosed meetingverbatim recordingsonlyifcertain conditionsaremet,oneof whichisthat“thepublic bodyapprovesminutesof theclosedmeetingthat meetthewrittenminutes requirementsof subsection(a)ofthis Section”5ILCS 120/206(c)(2) Bothof thesetaskswouldbe difficulttoachieveif closedmeetingminutes werenotfirstapproved
Onepracticeisto approveclosedmeeting minuteswithinthesame timeframethatopen meetingminutesare approved–within30days ofthemeetingoratthe nextsubsequentmeeting, whicheverislater.
Eachpublicbody shallperiodically meettoreviewall existingminutesofall priorclosedmeetings (thisincludesrecords fromalltimethatthe boardhasbeenin existence) Meetings toreviewminutes shalloccurevery6 months,orassoon thereafterasis practicable,taking intoaccountthe natureandmeeting scheduleofthepublic body.Atsuch meetingsa determinationshallbe made,andreportedin anopensessionthat (1)theneedfor confidentialitystill existsastoallorpart ofthoseminutesor(2) thattheminutesor portionsthereofno longerrequire confidentialtreatment andareavailablefor publicinspection 5 ILCS120/206(d), amendedbyPA 102653
Yes,ifprerequisitesare met.
Minutesofmeetings closedtothepublicshall beavailableonlyafter thepublicbody determinesthatitisno longernecessaryto protectthepublicinterest ortheprivacyofan individualbykeeping themconfidential 5 ILCS120/206(f)
No.
ThereisnoOMA provisionpermittingthe destructionofclosed meetingminutes,and theymustbe preservedunlessthe StateLocalRecords Commissionhasgiven permissiontodestroy them. Inaddition:
Nominutesofmeetings closedtothepublic shallberemovedfrom thepublicbody’smain officeorofficialstorage location,exceptbyvote ofthepublicbodyorby courtorder.5ILCS 120/2.06(f).
Ifapublicbodywould liketodestroyclosed meetingminutes,thenit mustcomplywiththe LRAandworkwithits LocalRecords Commission Itishighly unlikely,however,thatthe LocalRecords Commissionwould approveoftheir destruction.
ClosedMeetingVerbatimRecordings Arewerequiredto approvethem?
Musttheybesemiannuallyreviewed? Maywereleasethemto thepublic? Maywedestroythem? No
OMAdoesnotrequire approvalofclosed meetingverbatim recordings
OMAdoesnotrequire semi-annualreviewof closedmeeting verbatimrecordings
Possiblybutunlikely
Unlessthepublicbody hasmadea determinationthatthe verbatimrecordingno
Yes,after18monthsif prerequisitesaremet
Theverbatimrecord maybedestroyed withoutnotificationtoor
DATED:February14,2022
longerrequires confidentialtreatmentor otherwiseconsentsto disclosure,theverbatim recordofameeting closedtothepublicshall notbeopenforpublic inspectionorsubjectto discoveryinany administrativeorjudicial proceedingotherthan onebroughttoenforce thisAct 5ILCS 120/206(e)
ButseeKodishv OakbrookTerraceFire ProtectionDist (235 FRD 447(ND Ill 2006),whereafederal districtcourtorderedthat closedmeetingverbatim recordingsbedisclosed tothePlaintiffin discoverybecausehis primaryclaimwas broughtunderfederal law.
theapprovalofa recordscommissionor theStateArchivistunder theLocalRecordsActor theStateRecordsAct nolessthan18months afterthecompletionof themeetingrecorded butonlyafter:1)the publicbodyapproves thedestructionofa particularrecording;and 2)thepublicbody approvesminutesofthe closedmeetingthat meetthewrittenminutes requirementsof subsection(a)ofthis Section 5ILCS 120/206(c)
Inaddition: Noverbatimrecordings shallberecordedor removedfromthepublic body’smainofficeor officialstoragelocation, exceptbyvoteofthe publicbodyorbycourt order 5ILCS 120/206(e)
2:220-E9Exhibit-RequirementsforNoPhysicalPresenceofQuorumand ParticipationbyAudioorVideoDuringDisasterDeclaration
UsethisexhibittodocumenttheBoard’sand/oritscommittee(s)’s(5ILCS120/102)processesto complywiththerequirementsoftheOpenMeetingsAct(OMA)whenaboardand/orits committee(s)mustmeetduringadisasterdeclarationrelatedtoapublichealthemergency/concern andthemeetingwillhavenophysicalpresenceofaquorumandparticipationbyaudioorvideo.
Note:IfaBoardcommitteeusesthisexhibit,replaceBoardPresident,VicePresident,andSupt. withtheappropriatecommitteeleaders.
ConsulttheBoardAttorneyforguidance.
DocumentationofOMARequirementsforBoardMemberstoParticipateinaMeetingwithNo PhysicalPresenceofQuorum
TheGovernorortheDirectoroftheIll Dept ofPublicHealthhasissuedadisasterdeclaration relatedtoapublichealthemergencybecauseofadisasterasdefinedin20ILCS3305/4,andallor partofthejurisdictionoftheBoardiscoveredbythedisasterarea.5ILCS120/7(e)(1),amendedby P.A.101-640.Note:OMAuses“publichealthconcerns,”buttheIll.EmergencyManagementAct (IEMA)uses“publichealthemergency;”thisexhibitmatchestheIEMAtermbecauseitgoverns disasterdeclarations
InsertDisasterDeclarationorExecutiveOrdernumber[ ]orattachtothisdocument.
TheBoardPresidentor,iftheofficeisvacantorthePresidentisabsentorunabletoperformthe office’sduties,theVicePresident,orifneitherthePresidentnorVicePresidentarepresentorableto performthisdetermination,theSuperintendent(5ILCS120/7(e)(2),amendedbyPA 101-640,and 140/2(e))signsbelowthatthefollowingthreeStepswereexecutedby:
Step1 Determiningwhetherthemeetingisabonafideemergency(5ILCS120/7(e)(7),amendedby PA 101-640)(checkYesorNo,below):
Yes;itisanemergencymeeting,andI:
A NotifiedtheBoardmembersandthepublic,includinganynewsmediumwhichhasfiledan annualrequestfornoticeofmeetingsassoonaspracticable,butinanyeventpriortotheholding ofsuchmeetingpursuantto5ILCS120/202(a)and120/7(e)(7)(A),amendedbyPA 101-640;
B. Statedthenatureoftheemergencyatthebeginningofthemeeting;and
C ProvidedtheSuperintendentorBoardSecretarytheresourcesnecessaryduringthemeetingto keepaverbatimrecordofthemeeting,forbothopenandclosed,andmanageditthesame waythattheBoardcomplieswiththeverbatimrecordingrequirementsforclosedmeetings(see exhibit2:220-E1,BoardTreatmentofClosedMeetingVerbatimRecordingsandMinutes). Note:Inthissituation,averbatimrecordingisnotlimitedtoclosedmeetingsonly
D. MovetoStep2,below.
No;itisaregularorspecialmeeting,andI:
A EnsuredthattheBoardprovided48hours’noticeofthemeetingtoallBoardmembers,toany newsmediumonfileintheDistrictthathaverequestednoticeofmeetingspursuantto5ILCS 120/2.02(a),andtomembersofthepublicbypostingitontheDistrict’swebsite.5ILCS 120/7(e)(7),amendedbyP.A.101-640. Note:5ILCS120/7(e),amendedbyP.A.101-640 doesnothavethe“ifany”exceptionforschoolboardsthatdonothavewebsites.Consultthe boardattorneyregardingalternatewaystocommunicatenoticeofameetingwhenthedistrict
doesnothaveawebsiteandaDisasterDeclarationorExecutiveOrderhasbeenissued.
Insertmeetingdateandtime,andalinktothemeetingnoticeorattachacopyofthenoticetothis document
B MovestoStep2,below
Step2 Determiningwhetheritispractical,prudent,orfeasibleforanyin-personattendanceatthe regularmeetinglocation(5ILCS120/7(e)(2),amendedbyPA 101-640) (checkYesorNo,below):
Yes;in-personattendanceispractical,prudent,orfeasible,andI:
A EnsuredthatatleastoneBoardmember,theBoardAttorney,ortheSuperintendentwas physicallypresentattheregularmeetinglocation(5ILCS120/7(e)(5),amendedbyPA 101640),and
B. Verifiedthatmembersofthepublicwhowerepresentcouldhearalldiscussionandtestimony andallvotesofthemembersoftheBoard.5ILCS120/7(e)(4),amendedbyP.A.101-640.
C. MovetoStep3,below.
No;in-personattendanceisnotpractical,prudent,orfeasible,andI:
A MadeawrittendeterminationreferringtothespecificExecutiveOrderorDisasterDeclaration citingthepublichealthconcern/emergencythatappliestotheBoardandthemeeting 5ILCS 120/7(e)(1)and(2),amendedbyPA 101-640
B IncludedthewrittendeterminationmadeinletterA,above,ontheBoard’spublishednoticeand agendaforthealternativearrangementsforthemeeting 5ILCS120/7(e)(7)(A)-(B),amendedby PA 101-640
C. Offeredthealternativearrangementstothepublicbyofferingatelephonenumberorawebbasedlink.5ILCS120/7(e)(4),amendedbyP.A.101-640.
Insertalinktothemeetingnoticeorattachacopyofthenoticeorrefertoaboveifalreadyattached tothisdocument(seeabove)
IncludethiswrittendeterminationontheBoard/committee’spublishednoticeandagendaforthe audioorvideomeeting,andinthemeetingminutes
D. MovetoStep3,below.
Step3 Duringthemeeting,I:
DirectedtheRecordingSecretaryto,inadditiontotherequirementsforopenmeetingsunder OMA,alsokeepverbatimrecordoftheopenmeetingbyrecordingitandmakingitopenandavailable tothepublicunderallprovisionsofOMA.5ILCS120/7(e)(9),amendedbyP.A.101-640.Sampletext followsbelowinthesubheadbelowReporttothePublicFollowingtheBoard’sMeetingwithNo PhysicalPresenceofQuorum
ReadmywrittendeterminationreferringtothespecificExecutiveOrderorDisasterDeclaration citingthepublichealthconcern/emergencythatappliestotheBoardandthemeetinganddirectedthe RecordingSecretarytoincludeitinthemeetingminutes
Ensuredthatanyinterestedmemberofthepublichasaccesstocontemporaneouslyhearall discussion,testimony,androllcallvotes 5ILCS120/7(e)(4),amendedbyPA 101-640
RequestedtheRecordingSecretarytoenterintotheappropriateminutesoftheBoardthateach
Boardmemberparticipatinginthemeeting,wherevertheirphysicallocations,announced:
1. Themselvespresent(5ILCS120/7(e)(3),amendedbyP.A.101-640),and
2 Averificationthattheycouldhearoneanotherandalldiscussionandtestimony Id
See2:220-E3,ClosedMeetingMinutesand/or2:220-E4,OpenMeetingMinutes Attachtothisdocumentcopiesorinformationaboutwheretheseminutesmaybefound.
AnnouncedandconsideredeachBoardmemberparticipatinginthemeetingpresentatthe meetingforpurposesofdeterminingaquorumandparticipatinginallproceedings(5ILCS120/7(e) (8),amendedbyPA 101-640)anddirectedtheRecordingSecretarytoreflectitintheminutes(best practicefortransparency)
Conductedallvotesbyrollcall,soeachBoardmember’svoteoneachissuecouldbeidentified andrecorded(5ILCS120/7(e)(6),amendedbyPA 101-640),andensuredthattheRecording SecretaryenteredallvotesasRollCallVotes(Useexhibit2:220-E4,OpenMeetingMinutesbut ensureallvotesarerecordedasrollcallvotespursuanttotheexamplebelow.):
“Yeas” “Nays” Motion: Carried Failed
ExecutedordirectedexecutionofthesubheadbelowReporttothePublicFollowingthe Board’sMeetingwithNoPhysicalPresenceofQuorum.
ReporttothePublicFollowingtheBoard’sMeetingwithNoPhysicalPresenceofQuorum
Thetextbelowmaybeusedfortheactualreport
TheSchoolBoardmeton[insertdate]withnophysicalpresenceofquorumtoconductitsbusiness
Theverbatim[circleone]audio|videorecordingofthismeetingisavailabletothepublicunderall provisionsofOMAandwillbedestroyedpursuantto5ILCS120/206(c)(nolessthan18monthsafter thecompletionofthemeetingrecordedbutonlyafter:(1)theBoardapprovesthedestructionofthe particularrecording;and(2)theBoardapprovesminutesofthemeetingthatmeetthewrittenminutes requirementsofOMA).5ILCS120/7(e)(9),amendedbyP.A.101-640.
Insertlinkstotheverbatimrecordingofmeetinghereorattachtothisdocument
Note:Consulttheboardattorneyforguidanceonthedestructionofaverbatimrecordingofanopen meetingwithoutthephysicalpresenceofaquorum While5ILCS120/206(c)referstotheprocessfor destroyingclosedsessionverbatimrecordings,5ILCS120/7(e)(9),amendedbyPA 101-640, appliesthatprocessfordestroyingclosedsessionverbatimrecordingstothedestructionofthe verbatimopensessionrecordingsthatarerequiredwhenaboarddeterminesitisnecessaryforitto meetwithoutthephysicalpresenceofaquorumduetoapublichealthemergency.
CompletedBy:
Title:
DATED:August10,2020
DuringeachregularandspecialopenmeetingoftheBoard,anypersonmaycommenttoorask questionsoftheBoard(publicparticipation),subjecttothereasonableconstraintsestablishedand recordedinthispolicy’sguidelinesbelow.TheBoardlistenstocommentsorquestionsduringpublic participation;responsestocommentstoorquestionsoftheBoardaremostoftenmanagedthrough policy3:30,ChainofCommand
TopreservesufficienttimefortheBoardtoconductitsbusiness,anypersonappearingbeforethe Boardisexpectedtofollowtheseguidelines:
1. AddresstheBoardonlyattheappropriatetimeasindicatedontheagendaandwhen recognizedbytheBoardPresident.ThisincludesfollowingthedirectivesoftheBoardPresident tomaintainorderanddecorumforall.
2. Useasign-insheet,ifrequested.
3 Identifyoneselfandbebrief Ordinarily,thetimeforanyonepersontoaddresstheBoardduring publicparticipationshallbelimitedtofiveminutes Inunusualcircumstances,andwhenan individualhasmadearequesttospeakforalongerperiodoftime,theBoardPresidentmay allowapersontospeakformorethanfiveminutes Ifmultipleindividualswishtoaddressthe Boardonthesamesubject,thegroupisencouragedtoappointaspokesperson
4 Observe,whennecessaryandappropriate,theBoardPresident’sauthorityto:
a ShortenthetimeforeachpersontoaddresstheBoardduringpublicparticipationto conservetimeandgivethemaximumnumberofpeopleanopportunitytospeak;and/or b. Determineproceduralmattersregardingpublicparticipationnototherwisecoveredin Boardpolicy.
5. ConductoneselfwithrespectandcivilitytowardothersandotherwiseabidebyBoardpolicy 8:30,VisitorstoandConductonSchoolProperty.
PetitionsorwrittencorrespondencetotheBoardshallbepresentedtotheBoardinthenextregular Boardpacket.
Delegation 1 TheBoardPresidentwillaskforastatementoftheissue
2. Speakersforandagainsttheissue:TheClerkoftheBoardwillsecurethenamesofallthose personswishingtobeheardbeforetheBoard Thosedesiringtospeakwillindicatewhether theyarefororagainsttheissueinvolved PersonsnotrespondingtotheClerk'srequestwillnot beheard ThePresidentmaysetareasonabletimelimitforeachspeaker
3. PositionoftheBoard:AtanypointduringthediscussiontheBoardPresidentwillbrieflystatethe presentpositionoftheBoardandBoardpoliciesineffectthatwereusedtodevelopthis position.Ifofficialactionhasnotbeentakenontheissue,thePresidentmaysostateand summarizebrieflytheargumentsonbothsidesoftheissue OthermembersoftheBoardmay alsobeheardatthistime
4. BoardtoAnswerQuestions:Afterthespeakersforandagainsttheissuehavebeenheard,the Presidentwillindicatethatquestionspertainingdirectlytotheissueinvolvedmaybedirectedto theBoard.
5 ActionbytheBoard:UponarulingbythePresidentclosingthepublicdiscussiontheBoardmay proceedwithitsdeliberationsandtakewhateveractionitdeemsadvisable.
TheBoardatanymeetingbyamajorityvotewilltaketheissueundersubmissionandcontinuethe discussionfromtimetotimeoveraperiodnottoexceed30days Iftheissuewarrantsextensiveand detailedexamination,theBoardmaycallaPublicHearingwithin30days.Within30daysafterthe
closeofthesediscussionsorhearing,theBoardwillgiveitsdecisionontheissue.
LEGALREF.:
105ILCS5/10-6and5/10-16
5ILCS120/206,OpenMeetingsAct
CROSSREF:2:220(BoardofEducationMeetingProcedure),8:10(Connectionwiththe Community),8:30(VisitorstoandConductonSchoolProperty)
Adopted:July18,2022
BrookwoodSD167
2:240BoardPolicyDevelopment TheBoardofEducationgovernsusingwrittenpolicies Writtenpoliciesensurelegalcompliance, establishBoardprocesses,articulateDistrictends,delegateauthority,anddefineoperatinglimits BoardpoliciesalsoprovidethebasisformonitoringprogresstowardDistrictends
PolicyDevelopment Anyonemayproposenewpolicies,changestoexistingpolicies,ordeletionofexistingpolicies.Staff suggestionsshouldbeprocessedthroughtheSuperintendent Suggestionsfromallothersshouldbe madetotheBoardPresidentortheSuperintendent
ABoardPolicyCommitteemayconsiderallpolicysuggestionsandprovideinformationand recommendationstotheBoard
TheSuperintendentisresponsiblefor:(1)providingrelevantpolicyinformationanddatatotheBoard, (2)notifyingthosewhowillimplementorbeaffectedbyorrequiredtoimplementaproposedpolicy andobtainingtheiradviceandsuggestions,and(3)havingpolicyrecommendationsdraftedinto writtenformforBoarddeliberation TheSuperintendentshallseekthecounseloftheBoardAttorney whenappropriate
PolicyAdoptionandDissemination PoliciesorpolicyrevisionswillnotbeadoptedattheBoardmeetingatwhichtheyarefirstintroduced, exceptwhen:(1)appropriateforaconsentagendabecausenoBoarddiscussionisrequired,or(2) necessaryorprudentinordertomeetemergencyorspecialconditionsortobelegallycompliant. FurtherBoardconsiderationmaybegivenatasubsequentmeeting(s)andafteropportunityfor communityinput Theadoptionofapolicywillservetosupersedeallpreviouslyadoptedpolicieson thesametopic
TheBoardpoliciesareavailableforpublicinspectionintheDistrict'smainofficeduringregularoffice hoursandontheDistrict'swebsite CopyrequestsshouldbemadepursuanttoBoardpolicy2:250, AccesstoDistrictPublicRecords
BoardPolicyReviewandMonitoring TheBoardwillperiodicallyreviewitspoliciesforrelevancy,monitoritspoliciesforeffectiveness,and considerwhetheranymodificationsarerequired.TheBoardmayuseanannualpolicyreviewand monitoringcalendar
WordsImportingGender Throughoutthispolicymanual,wordsimportingthemasculineand/orfemininegenderincludeall genderneutral/inclusivepronouns.
SuperintendentImplementation TheBoardwillsupportanyreasonableinterpretationofBoardpolicymadebytheSuperintendent If reasonablemindsdiffer,theBoardwillreviewtheapplicablepolicyandconsidertheneedforfurther clarification.
IntheabsenceofBoardpolicy,theSuperintendentisauthorizedtotakeappropriateaction
SuspensionofPolicies TheBoard,byamajorityvoteofmemberspresentatanymeeting,maytemporarilysuspendaBoard policyexceptthoseprovisionsthatarecontrolledbylaworcontract Thefailuretosuspendwitha
LEGALREF.:
105ILCS5/10-205
CROSSREF:2:150(Committees),2:250(AccesstoDistrictPublicRecords),3:40(Superintendent)
Adopted:September20,2021 BrookwoodSD167
ThisprocedureisforPRESSsubscribers.ForsubscriberstoPRESSPlus,IASB'sfull-maintenance policyPRESSPlusOnlineUserGuide,availableatwww.iasb.com/policy,providesfurtherguidance.
Actor Action ManagestheprocessfortheBoardofEducationtoreceivePRESS updatestopolicies.
ManagestheBoard'scompliancewiththeOpenMeetingsAct Ensures that,asappropriate,theagendasfortheBoardPolicyCommitteeand Boardincludediscussionandlistactiontoconsider,adopt,orrevise BoardpoliciesandBoardexhibits.
Superintendent
Superintendentor Superintendent's Secretary
Managestheprocessforapprovingneworrevisedadministrative procedures,administrativeprocedureexhibits,andchangestoemployee andstudenthandbooks.
Communicatesallpolicyandadministrativeprocedurerevisionsor adoptions,asappropriate,tostaffmembers,parents,students,and communitymembers.
UpdatestheDistrict’sRosterasfollows:
1 GotowwwiasbcomandclickontheMemberLoginbutton
2. Loginusingyouremailaddressandpassword.Ifyoudonotknow yourpassword,usethe"forgotyourpassword?"link.
3. AtthebottomofyourProfilepage,clickonDistrictsYouManage andthentheDistrictname.
4 ReviewandverifyorchangetheDistrict’sexistingrecords Ensure thatallcurrentboardmembers,administrators,andanyoneelseon staffwhoaccessesPRESSarelistedwiththeircurrentemail addresses.
LogsintoPRESSOnlineasfollows:
1. Gotowww.iasb.comandclickontheMemberLoginbutton.
2 Loginusingyouremailaddressandpassword Ifyoudonotknow yourpassword,usethe“forgotyourpassword?"link.
3 Under“MyAccountLinks,”click“PRESSLogin”
ToeachmemberofthePolicyCommittee,fullBoard,orotherinterested schoolofficial,emailsorotherwisedistributesthefollowing:
1 PRESSUpdateMemo;
Designatedsupport staff
2. PRESSvideotutoriallinkat:www.iasb.com/policy;
3 Committeeworksheets;and
4 CurrentDistrictpolicyinrelevantareas
Asappropriate,includesnewandrevisedpoliciesintheBoardmeeting packets
PolicyCommittee(or FullBoard)
Afterapolicyisadoptedorrevised,updatestheDistrict’spolicymanual masterelectronicfileandaddsorupdatesadoptiondates.
Archivespreviousversionofrevisedpolicy.
Followsdistrictprocessforupdatingpaperandonlinemanuals
ConsidersdistributingPRESSUpdateMemotoBuildingPrincipals
ConsiderseachPRESSupdate.Reviewsallfootnotechanges.
DecideswhichchangesrequireBoardofEducationdiscussionand whichareappropriateasconsentagendaitems.
Thefollowingareappropriatefortheconsentagenda:changestothe LegalReferencesandCrossReferences,andminorpolicyeditsthatdo notrequireBoarddiscussion.
RequestsreviewofrecommendedrevisionsbytheBoardAttorney,as appropriate.
PresentsrecommendationsregardingPRESSupdatestotheBoardata regularlyscheduledmeeting.
Conductsafirstreadingofthepoliciesthatarerecommendedfor adoptionorrevision
Duringthenextregularmeeting,conductsasecondreading
FullBoard
Assistant Superintendents, Directors,Building Principals,and supervisoryemployees
Anyone
AsecondreadingallowstheBoardtohearfeedbackfrominterested parties,includingstaff,parents,students,andcommunitymembers; however,Statelawdoesnotrequiretworeadings
Afterthesecondreading,considerandtakeactiontoapprovethe policiesatadulyconvenedopenmeeting
ReadsPRESSUpdateMemo(ifapplicable)andadoptedpolicies, followstheSuperintendent’sprocessforupdatingadministrative procedures,andmakesnecessarychangestoemployeeandstudent handbookswithintheirassignedbuilding(s).
Forfurtherclarification,viewtheonlinetutorialforPRESS,availableat wwwiasbcom/policy
DATED:September20,2021
2:240-E2Exhibit-DevelopingLocalPolicy Actor Action Anyone(Superintendent, BoardofEducationmember, staff,parent,student, communitymember,orBoard Attorney)
Superintendent
PolicyCommittee(orFull Board)
Bringsaconcernthatmaynecessitateanewpolicyoracurrent policy'srevisiontotheattentionoftheBoardofEducation
ConferswiththeBoardAttorneyasappropriate.
ManagestheBoard’scompliancewiththeOpenMeetingsAct. Ensuresthat,asappropriate,theagendasfortheBoardPolicy CommitteeandBoardincludediscussionandlistactionto consider,adopt,orreviseBoardpoliciesandBoardexhibits.
Managestheprocessforapprovingneworrevisedadministrative procedures,administrativeprocedureexhibits,andchangesto employeeandstudenthandbooks.
Communicatesallpolicyandadministrativeprocedurerevisionsor adoptionsasappropriatetostaffmembers,parents,students,and communitymembers.
First,answersthesequestionstodecidewhethernewpolicy languageisneeded:
1 DoestheIASBPolicyReferenceManualprovideguidance?
2. Istherequestsomethingthatshouldbecoveredinpolicy(i.e., Boardwork)orisitsomethingthatshouldbehandledbythe staff(ie,staffwork)?
3. Isitalreadycoveredinpolicy?Checksforpoliciesthatcover similarorconnectedtopicsusingtoolssuchassearch engines,TablesofContents,crossreferences,andindexes.
Second,usesa3-stepprocesstodraftnewpolicylanguage:
1. Framesthequestionanddiscussesthetopic.
2 RequeststheSuperintendenttoprovideresearch,including appropriatedata,andinputfromothers,suchas,thosewho maybeaffectedbythepolicyandthosewhowillimplement thepolicy
3 DraftsorrequeststheSuperintendentorBoardAttorneyto draft,languageaddressingtheconcernthatalignswiththe Board'smission,vision,goals,andobjectives
Third,decideswhetherthenewlanguageshouldbeincludedinan existingpolicyoraddedasanewpolicy Assignsanynewpolicyan appropriatelocationandnumber
ThePRESScodingsystemreservespolicynumbersendingina'0' and'5'forPRESSmaterial LocallydevelopedDistrictpolicies
FullBoard
Designatedsupportstaff
AssistantSuperintendents, Directors,BuildingPrincipals, andsupervisoryemployees
DATED:September20,2021
shouldusepolicynumbersendingin2,4,6,or8.
Conductsafirstreadingofthepolicythatisrecommendedfor adoptionorrevision
Duringthenextregularmeeting,conductsasecondreading
AsecondreadingallowstheBoardtohearfeedbackfrom interestedparties,includingstaff,parents,students,andcommunity members;however,Statelawdoesnotrequiretworeadings
Afterthesecondreading,considerandtakeactiontoapprovethe policiesatadulyconvenedopenmeeting
Afterapolicyisadoptedorrevised,updatestheDistrict'spolicy manualmasterelectronicfileandaddsorupdatesadoptiondates.
Archivespreviousversionofrevisedpolicy
Followsdistrictprocessforupdatingpaperandonlinemanuals
ReadsPRESSUpdateMemo(ifapplicable)andadopted policies,followstheSuperintendent’sprocessforupdating administrativeprocedures,andmakesnecessarychangesto employeeandstudenthandbookswithintheirassignedbuilding(s)
2:250AccesstoDistrictPublicRecords FullaccesstotheDistrict'spublicrecordsisavailabletoanypersonasprovidedintheIllinois FreedomofInformationAct(FOIA),thispolicy,andimplementingprocedures TheSuperintendentor designeeshall:(1)providetheBoardwithsufficientinformationanddatatopermittheBoardto monitortheDistrict'scompliancewithFOIAandthispolicy,and(2)reportanyFOIArequestsduring theBoard'sregularmeetingsalongwiththestatusoftheDistrict'sresponse.
FreedomofInformationOfficer TheSuperintendentshallserveastheDistrict'sFreedomofInformationOfficerandassumesallthe dutiesandpowersofthatofficeasprovidedinFOIAandthispolicy TheSuperintendentmaydelegate thesedutiesandpowerstooneormoredesignees,butthedelegationshallnotrelievethe Superintendentoftheresponsibilityfortheactionthatwasdelegated
Definition TheDistrict'spublicrecordsaredefinedasrecords,reports,forms,writings,letters,memoranda, books,papers,maps,photographs,microfilms,cards,tapes,recordings,electronicdataprocessing records,electroniccommunications,recordedinformationandallotherdocumentarymaterial pertainingtothetransactionofpublicbusiness,regardlessofphysicalformorcharacteristics,having beenpreparedbyorfor,orhavingbeenorbeingusedby,receivedby,inthepossessionof,orunder thecontroloftheSchoolDistrict.
RequestingRecords Arequestforinspectionand/orcopiesofpublicrecordsmustbemadeinwritingandmaybe submittedbypersonaldelivery,mail,telefax,oremaildirectedtotheDistrict'sFreedomofInformation Officer Individualsmakingarequestarenotrequiredtostateareasonfortherequestotherthanto identifywhentherequestisforacommercialpurposeorwhenrequestingafeewaiver The SuperintendentordesigneeshallinstructDistrictemployeestoimmediatelyforwardanyrequestfor inspectionandcopyingofapublicrecordtotheDistrict'sFreedomofInformationOfficerordesignee.
RespondingtoRequests TheFreedomofInformationOfficershallapproveallrequestsforpublicrecordsunless:
1 Therequestedmaterialdoesnotexist;
2. TherequestedmaterialisexemptfrominspectionandcopyingbytheFreedomofInformation Act;or
3 Complyingwiththerequestwouldbeundulyburdensome
Withinfivebusinessdaysafterreceiptofarequestforaccesstoapublicrecord,theFreedomof InformationOfficershallcomplywithordenytherequest,unlessthetimeforresponseisextendedas specifiedinSection3ofFOIA TheFreedomofInformationOfficermayextendthetimefora responseforuptofivebusinessdaysfromtheoriginalduedate Ifanextensionisneeded,the FreedomofInformationOfficershall:(1)notifythepersonmakingtherequestofthereasonforthe extension,and(2)eitherinformthepersonofthedateonwhicharesponsewillbemade,oragree withthepersoninwritingonacomplianceperiod.
Thetimeperiodsareextendedforrespondingtorequestsforrecordsmadeforacommercial purpose,requestsbyarecurrentrequester,orvoluminousrequests,asthosetermsaredefinedin Section2ofFOIA.ThetimeperiodsforrespondingtothoserequestsaregovernedbySections3.1, 3.2,and3.6ofFOIA.
Whenrespondingtoarequestforarecordcontainingbothexemptandnon-exemptmaterial,the
FreedomofInformationOfficershallredactexemptmaterialfromtherecordbeforecomplyingwiththe request.
Fees Personsmakingarequestforcopiesofpublicrecordsmustpayanyandallapplicablefees The FreedomofInformationOfficershallestablishafeeschedulethatcomplieswithFOIAandthispolicy andissubjecttotheBoard'sreview.Thefeescheduleshallincludecopyingfeesandallotherfeesto themaximumextenttheyarepermittedbyFOIA,includingwithoutlimitation,searchandreviewfees forrespondingtoarequestforacommercialpurposeandfees,costs,andpersonnelhoursin connectionwithrespondingtoavoluminousrequest
Copyingfees,exceptwhenfixedbystatute,shallbereasonablycalculatedtoreimbursetheDistrict's actualcostforreproducingandcertifyingpublicrecordsandfortheuse,byanyperson,ofits equipmenttocopyrecords Innocaseshallthecopyingfeesexceedthemaximumfeespermittedby FOIA IftheDistrict'sactualcopyingcostsareequaltoorgreaterthanthemaximumfeespermittedby FOIA,theFreedomofInformationOfficerisauthorizedtouseFOIA'smaximumfeesastheDistrict's fees Nocopyingfeesshallbechargedfor:(1)thefirst50pagesofblackandwhite,letterorlegal sizedcopies,or(2)electroniccopiesotherthantheactualcostoftherecordingmedium,exceptifthe responseistoavoluminousrequest,asdefinedinFOIA.
AfeereductionisavailableiftherequestqualifiesunderSection6ofFOIA TheFreedomof InformationOfficershallsettheamountofthereductiontakingintoconsiderationtheamountof materialrequestedandthecostofcopyingit
ProvisionofCopiesandAccesstoRecords Apublicrecordthatisthesubjectofanapprovedaccessrequestwillbeavailableforinspectionor copyingattheDistrict'sadministrativeofficeduringregularbusinesshours,unlessotherarrangements aremadebytheFreedomofInformationOfficer
ManypublicrecordsareimmediatelyavailablefromtheDistrict'swebsiteincluding,butnotlimitedto, theprocessforrequestingapublicrecord TheFreedomofInformationOfficershalldirectarequester totheDistrict'swebsiteifarequestedrecordisavailablethere Iftherequesterisunableto reasonablyaccesstherecordonline,heorshemayresubmittherequestfortherecord,statinghisor herinabilitytoreasonablyaccesstherecordonline,andtheDistrictshallmaketherequestedrecord availableforinspectionandcopyingasotherwiseprovidedinthispolicy.
PreservingPublicRecords Publicrecords,includingemailmessages,shallbepreservedandcatalogedif:(1)theyareevidence oftheDistrict'sorganization,function,policies,procedures,oractivities,(2)theycontaininformational dataappropriateforpreservation,(3)theirretentionisrequiredbyStateorfederallaw,or(4)theyare subjecttoaretentionrequestbytheBoardAttorney(eg,alitigationhold),Districtauditor,orother individualauthorizedbytheSchoolBoardorStateorfederallawtomakesucharequest Unlessits retentionisrequiredasdescribedinitemsnumbered3or4above,apublicrecord,asdefinedbythe IllinoisLocalRecordsAct,maybedestroyedwhenauthorizedbytheLocalRecordsCommission. LEGALREF:
5ILCS140/,IllinoisFreedomofInformationAct
105ILCS5/10-16and5/24A-71
820ILCS40/11.
820ILCS130/5.
Adopted:January9,2023
BrookwoodSD167
2:260UniformGrievanceProcedure Astudent,parent/guardian,employee,orcommunitymembershouldnotifyanyDistrictComplaint ManagerifheorshebelievesthattheBoardofEducation,itsemployees,oragentshaveviolatedhis orherrightsguaranteedbytheStateorfederalConstitution,Stateorfederalstatute,orBoardpolicy, orhaveacomplaintregardinganyoneofthefollowing:
1 TitleIIoftheAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct,42USC §12101etseq
2. TitleIXoftheEducationAmendmentsof1972,20U.S.C.§1681etseq.,excludingTitleIX complaintsgovernedbyBoardpolicy2:265,TitleIXGrievanceProcedure
3. Section504oftheRehabilitationActof1973,29U.S.C.§791etseq.
4 Discriminationand/orharassmentonthebasisofrace,color,ornationaloriginprohibitedbythe IllinoisHumanRightsAct,775ILCS5/;TitleVIoftheCivilRightsActof1964,42USC §2000d etseq;and/orTitleVIIoftheCivilRightsActof1964,42USC §2000eetseq (seeBoard policy2:270,DiscriminationandHarassmentontheBasisofRace,Color,andNationalOrigin Prohibited)
5 TitleVIIoftheCivilRightsActof1964,42USC §2000eetseq (seealsonumber3,above,for discriminationand/orharassmentonthebasisofrace,color,ornationalorigin)
6 Breastfeedingaccommodationsforstudents,105ILCS5/10-2060
7. Bullying,105ILCS5/27-23.7
8 Misuseoffundsreceivedforservicestoimproveeducationalopportunitiesforeducationally disadvantagedordeprivedchildren
9 Curriculum,instructionalmaterials,and/orprograms
10. Victims’EconomicSecurityandSafetyAct,820ILCS180/
11 IllinoisEqualPayActof2003,820ILCS112/
12. Provisionofservicestohomelessstudents
13 IllinoisWhistleblowerAct,740ILCS174/
14 MisuseofgeneticinformationprohibitedbytheIllinoisGeneticInformationPrivacyAct,410 ILCS513/;andTitlesIandIIoftheGeneticInformationNondiscriminationAct,42USC §2000ff etseq
15. EmployeeCreditPrivacyAct,820ILCS70/.
TheComplaintManagerwillfirstattempttoresolvecomplaintswithoutresortingtothisgrievance procedure.Ifaformalcomplaintisfiledunderthispolicy,theComplaintManagerwilladdressthe complaintpromptlyandequitably.Astudentand/orparent/guardianfilingacomplaintunderthispolicy mayforegoanyinformalsuggestionsand/orattemptstoresolveitandmayproceeddirectlytothis grievanceprocedure TheComplaintManagerwillnotrequireastudentorparent/guardian complainingofanyformofharassmenttoattempttoresolveallegationsdirectlywiththeaccused(or theaccused'sparent(s)/guardian(s);thisincludesmediation
Therightofapersontopromptandequitableresolutionofacomplaintfiledunderthispolicyshallnot beimpairedbytheperson'spursuitofotherremedies,e.g.,criminalcomplaints,civilactions,etc.Use ofthisgrievanceprocedureisnotaprerequisitetothepursuitofotherremediesanduseofthis grievanceproceduredoesnotextendanyfilingdeadlinerelatedtothepursuitofotherremedies Ifa personispursuinganotherremedysubjecttoacomplaintunderthispolicy,theDistrictwillcontinue withasimultaneousinvestigationunderthispolicy
Deadlines
AlldeadlinesunderthispolicymaybeextendedbytheComplaintManagerasheorshedeems
appropriate.Asusedinthispolicy,schoolbusinessdaysmeansdaysonwhichtheDistrict'smain officeisopen.
FilingaComplaint Aperson(hereinafterComplainant)whowishestoavailhimorherselfofthisgrievanceprocedure maydosobyfilingacomplaintwithanyDistrictComplaintManager.TheComplainantshallnotbe requiredtofileacomplaintwithaparticularComplaintManagerandmayrequestaComplaint Managerofthesamegender.TheComplaintManagermayrequesttheComplainanttoprovidea writtenstatementregardingthenatureofthecomplaintorrequireameetingwithastudent's parent(s)/guardian(s) TheComplaintManagershallassisttheComplainantasneeded
Foranycomplaintallegingbullyingand/orcyberbullyingofstudents,theComplaintManagershall processandreviewthecomplaintaccordingtoBoardpolicy7:180,PreventionofandResponseto Bullying,Intimidation,andHarassment,inadditiontoanyresponserequiredbythispolicy Forany complaintallegingsexualharassmentorotherviolationofBoardpolicy5:20,WorkplaceHarassment Prohibited,theComplaintManagershallprocessandreviewthecomplaintaccordingtothatpolicy,in additiontoanyresponserequiredbythispolicy.
Foranycomplaintallegingsexdiscriminationthat,iftrue,wouldimplicateTitleIXoftheEducation Amendmentsof1972(20USC §1681etseq),theTitleIXCoordinatorordesigneeshallprocess andreviewthecomplaintunderBoardpolicy2:265,TitleIXGrievanceProcedure.
Foranycomplaintallegingharassmentonthebasisofrace,color,ornationalorigin,the NondiscriminationCoordinatororaComplaintManagerordesigneeshallprocessandreviewthe complaintunderBoardpolicy2:270,DiscriminationandHarassmentontheBasisofRace,Color, andNationalOriginProhibited,inadditiontoanyresponserequiredbythispolicy
ForanycomplaintallegingsexualharassmentorotherviolationofBoardpolicy5:20,Workplace HarassmentProhibited,theNondiscriminationCoordinatororaComplaintManagerordesignee shallprocessandreviewthecomplaintaccordingtothatpolicy,inadditiontoanyresponserequired bythispolicy,andshallconsiderwhetheraninvestigationunderBoardpolicy5:120,Employee Ethics;CodeofProfessionalConduct;andConflictofInterest,shouldbeinitiated.
InvestigationProcess TheComplaintManagerwillinvestigatethecomplaintorappointaqualifiedpersontoundertakethe investigationonhisorherbehalf TheComplaintManagershallensurebothpartieshaveanequal opportunitytopresentevidenceduringaninvestigation ThecomplaintandidentityoftheComplainant willnotbedisclosedexcept:(1)asrequiredbylaw,thispolicy,oranycollectivebargainingagreement, (2)asnecessarytofullyinvestigatethecomplaint,or(3)asauthorizedbytheComplainant
Theidentityofanystudentwitnesseswillnotbedisclosedexcept:(1)asrequiredbylaw,thispolicy,or anycollectivebargainingagreement,(2)asnecessarytofullyinvestigatethecomplaint,or(3)as authorizedbytheparent/guardianofthestudentwitness,orbythestudentifthestudentis18yearsof ageorolder.
TheComplaintManagerwillinform,atregularintervals,theperson(s)filingacomplaintunderthis policyaboutthestatusoftheinvestigation Within30schoolbusinessdaysafterthedatethe complaintwasfiled,theComplaintManagershallfileawrittenreportofhisorherfindingswiththe Superintendent.TheComplaintManagermayrequestanextensionoftime.TheSuperintendentwill keeptheBoardinformedofallcomplaints.
IfacomplaintcontainsallegationsinvolvingtheSuperintendentorBoardmember(s),thewrittenreport shallbefileddirectlywiththeBoard,whichwillmakeadecisioninaccordancewithparagraphfourof thefollowingsectionofthispolicy.
DecisionandAppeal WithinfiveschoolbusinessdaysafterreceivingtheComplaintManager'sreport,theSuperintendent shallprovidehisorherwrittendecisiontotheComplainantandtheaccusedaswellastothe ComplaintManager.Alldecisionsshallbebaseduponthepreponderanceofevidencestandard.
Within10schoolbusinessdaysafterreceivingtheSuperintendent'sdecision,theComplainantorthe accusedmayappealthedecisiontotheBoardbymakingawrittenrequesttotheComplaintManager. TheComplaintManagershallpromptlyforwardallmaterialsrelativetothecomplaintandappealtothe Board.
Within30schoolbusinessdaysafteranappealoftheSuperintendent’sdecision,theBoardshall affirm,reverse,oramendtheSuperintendent’sdecisionordirecttheSuperintendenttogather additionalinformation.WithinfiveschoolbusinessdaysaftertheBoard’sdecision,theSuperintendent shallinformtheComplainantandtheaccusedoftheBoard’saction.
ForcomplaintscontainingallegationsinvolvingtheSuperintendentorBoardmember(s),within30 schoolbusinessdaysafterreceivingtheComplaintManager’soroutsideinvestigator’sreport,the BoardshallprovideitswrittendecisiontotheComplainantandtheaccused,aswellastothe ComplaintManager
Thispolicyshallnotbeconstruedtocreateanindependentrighttoahearingbeforethe SuperintendentorBoard.Thefailuretostrictlyfollowthetimelinesinthisgrievanceprocedureshallnot prejudiceanyparty
AppointingaNondiscriminationCoordinator,TitleIXCoordinator,andComplaintManagers
TheSuperintendentshallappointaNondiscriminationCoordinatortomanagetheDistrict'seffortsto provideequalopportunityemploymentandeducationalopportunitiesandprohibittheharassmentof employees,students,andothers.
TheSuperintendentshallappointaTitleIXCoordinatortocoordinatetheDistrict'seffortstocomply withTitleIX.
TheSuperintendentshallappointatleastoneComplaintManagertoadministerthispolicy Ifpossible, theSuperintendentwillappointtwoComplaintManagers,eachofadifferentgender.TheDistrict’s NondiscriminationCoordinatormaybeappointedasoneoftheComplaintManagers.
TheSuperintendentshallinsertintothispolicyandkeepcurrentthenames,officeaddresses,email addresses,andtelephonenumbersoftheNondiscriminationCoordinator,TitleIXCoordinator,and theComplaintManagers.TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallensurethatstudents, parents/guardians,employees,andmembersofthecommunityareinformedofthecontact informationfortheDistrict’sNondiscriminationCoordinator,TitleIXCoordinator,andComplaint Managersonanannualbasis.
NondiscriminationCoordinator: TitleIXCoordinator:
KathyHatczel, CurriculumDirector
KathyHatczel, CurriculumDirector
708-758-5190
ComplaintManagers:
KathyHatczel, CurriculumDirector
201GlenwoodDyerRd, Glenwood,IL60425
708-758-5190
LynnPerry, DirectorofStudentSupport Services/SpecialEd.
201GlenwoodDyerRd, Glenwood,IL60425 khatczel@brookwood167.org
708-758-5190
LEGALREF.:
lynn.perry@brookwood167.org
708-758-5190
8USC §1324aetseq,ImmigrationReformandControlAct
20USC §1232g,FamilyEducationRightsPrivacyAct
20USC §1400,TheIndividualswithDisabilitiesEducationAct
20U.S.C.§1681etseq.,TitleIXoftheEducationAmendments;34C.F.R.Part106.
29U.S.C.§206(d),EqualPayAct.
29U.S.C.§621etseq.,AgeDiscriminationinEmploymentAct.
29USC §791etseq,RehabilitationActof1973
29USC §2612,FamilyandMedicalLeaveAct
42USC §2000detseq,TitleVIoftheCivilRightsActof1964
42U.S.C.§2000eetseq.,TitleVIIoftheCivilRightsActof1964.
42U.S.C.§2000ffetseq.,GeneticInformationNondiscriminationAct.
42U.S.C.§11431etseq.,McKinney-VentoHomelessAssistanceAct.
42USC §12101etseq,AmericanswithDisabilitiesAct;28CFR Part35
105ILCS5/2-38,5/3-10,5/10-20,5/10-205,5/10-207a,5/10-2060,5/10-2069,5/10-2075,5/10225,5/22-19,5/22-95(finalcitationpending),5/24-4,5/27-1,5/27-237,and45/1-15
5ILCS415/10(a)(2),GovernmentSeverancePayAct
5ILCS430/70-5(a),StateOfficialsandEmployeesEthicsAct.
410ILCS513/,Ill.GeneticInformationPrivacyAct.
740ILCS174/,WhistleblowerAct.
740ILCS175/,Ill FalseClaimsAct
775ILCS5/,Ill HumanRightsAct
820ILCS70/,EmployeeCreditPrivacyAct.
820ILCS112/,EqualPayActof2003.
820ILCS180/,Victims’EconomicSecurityandSafetyAct;56IllAdminCodePart280
23IllAdminCode§§1240,20040,22650,and226570
CROSSREF:2:105(EthicsandGiftBan),2:265(TitleIXGrievanceProcedure),2:270 (DiscriminationandHarassmentontheBasisofRace,Color,andNationalOriginProhibited),5:10 (EqualEmploymentOpportunityandMinorityRecruitment),5:20(WorkplaceHarassmentProhibited), 5:30(HiringProcessandCriteria),5:90(AbusedandNeglectedChildReporting),6:120(Education ofChildrenwithDisabilities),6:140(EducationofHomelessChildren),6:170(TitleIPrograms),6:260 (ComplaintsAboutCurriculum,InstructionalMaterials,andPrograms),7:10(EqualEducational Opportunities),7:15(StudentandFamilyPrivacyRights),7:20(HarassmentofStudentsProhibited), 7:180(PreventionofandResponsetoBullying,Intimidation,andHarassment),7:185(TeenDating ViolenceProhibited),7:310(RestrictionsonPublications;ElementarySchools),8:70 (AccommodatingIndividualswithDisabilities),8:95(ParentalInvolvement),8:110(PublicSuggestions andConcerns)
Adopted:June9,2025
BrookwoodSD167
Sexualharassmentaffectsastudent’sabilitytolearnandanemployee’sabilitytowork Providingan educationalandworkplaceenvironmentfreefromsexualharassmentisanimportantDistrictgoal The Districtdoesnotdiscriminateonthebasisofsexinanyofitseducationprogramsoractivities,andit complieswithTitleIXoftheEducationAmendmentsof1972(TitleIX)anditsimplementing regulations(34CFR Part106)concerningeveryoneintheDistrict’seducationprogramsand activities,includingapplicantsforemployment,students,parents/guardians,employees,andthird parties.
TitleIXSexualHarassmentProhibited SexualharassmentasdefinedinTitleIX(TitleIXSexualHarassment)isprohibited Anyperson, includingaDistrictemployeeoragent,orstudent,engagesinTitleIXSexualHarassmentwhenthat personengagesinconductonthebasisofanindividual’ssexthatsatisfiesoneormoreofthe following:
1 ADistrictemployeeconditionstheprovisionofanaid,benefit,orserviceonanindividual’s participationinunwelcomesexualconduct;or
2 Unwelcomeconductdeterminedbyareasonablepersontobesosevere,pervasive,and objectivelyoffensivethatiteffectivelydeniesapersonequalaccesstotheDistrict’seducational programoractivity;or
3. Sexualassaultasdefinedin20U.S.C.§1092(f)(6)(A)(v),datingviolenceasdefinedin34 USC §12291(a)(11),domesticviolenceasdefinedin34USC §12291(a)(12),orstalkingas definedin34USC §12291(a)(36)
Examplesofsexualharassmentinclude,butarenotlimitedto,touching,rape,sexualbattery,sexual abuse,sexualcoercion,crudejokesorpictures,discussionsofsexualexperiences,teasingrelatedto sexualcharacteristics,andspreadingrumorsrelatedtoaperson’sallegedsexualactivities
Definitionsfrom34C.F.R.§106.30
Complainantmeansanindividualwhoisallegedtobethevictimofconductthatcouldconstitute sexualharassment.
Educationprogramoractivityincludeslocations,events,orcircumstanceswheretheDistricthas substantialcontroloverboththeRespondentandthecontextinwhichallegedsexualharassment occurs
FormalTitleIXSexualHarassmentComplaintmeansadocumentfiledbyaComplainantorsigned bytheTitleIXCoordinatorallegingsexualharassmentagainstaRespondentandrequestingthatthe Districtinvestigatetheallegation
Respondentmeansanindividualwhohasbeenreportedtobetheperpetratoroftheconductthat couldconstitutesexualharassment
Supportivemeasuresmeannon-disciplinary,non-punitiveindividualizedservicesofferedas appropriate,asreasonablyavailable,andwithoutfeeorchargetotheComplainantorthe RespondentbeforeorafterthefilingofaFormalTitleIXSexualHarassmentComplaintorwhereno FormalTitleIXSexualHarassmentComplainthasbeenfiled.
TitleIXSexualHarassmentPreventionandResponse TheSuperintendentordesigneewillensurethattheDistrictpreventsandrespondstoallegationsof TitleIXSexualHarassmentasfollows:
1. EnsuresthattheDistrict’scomprehensivehealtheducationprograminBoardpolicy6:60, CurriculumContent,incorporates(a)age-appropriatesexualabuseandassaultawareness andpreventionprogramsingradespre-Kthrough12,and(b)age-appropriateeducationabout thewarningsigns,recognition,dangers,andpreventionofteendatingviolenceingrades7-12 ThisincludesincorporatingstudentsocialandemotionaldevelopmentintotheDistrict’s educationalprogramasrequiredbyStatelawandinalignmentwithBoardpolicy6:65,Student SocialandEmotionalDevelopment.
2 IncorporateseducationandtrainingforschoolstaffasrecommendedbytheSuperintendent, TitleIXCoordinator,NondiscriminationCoordinator,BuildingPrincipal,AssistantBuilding Principal,DeanofStudents,oraComplaintManager
3. Notifiesapplicantsforemployment,students,parents/guardians,employees,andcollective bargainingunitsofthispolicyandcontactinformationfortheTitleIXCoordinatorby,ata minimum,prominentlydisplayingthemontheDistrict’swebsite,ifany,andineachhandbook madeavailabletosuchpersons
MakingaReport
ApersonwhowishestomakeareportunderthisTitleIXgrievanceproceduremaymakeareportto theTitleIXCoordinator,NondiscriminationCoordinator,BuildingPrincipal,AssistantBuilding Principal,DeanofStudents,aComplaintManager,oranyemployeewithwhomthepersonis comfortablespeaking
Schoolemployeesshallrespondtoincidentsofsexualharassmentbypromptlymakingorforwarding thereporttotheTitleIXCoordinator.Anemployeewhofailstopromptlymakeorforwardareportmay bedisciplined,uptoandincludingdischarge
TheSuperintendentshallinsertintothispolicyandkeepcurrentthename,officeaddress,email address,andtelephonenumberoftheTitleIXCoordinator.
TitleIXCoordinator:
KathyHatczel,CurriculumDirector
201Glenwood-DyerRd,Glenwood,IL60425
khatczel@brookwood167org
708-758-5190
ProcessingandReviewingaReport
UponreceiptofareportmadeunderthisTitleIXgrievanceprocedure,theTitleIXCoordinatorand/or designeewillpromptlycontacttheComplainantto:(1)discusstheavailabilityofsupportivemeasures, (2)considertheComplainant’swisheswithrespecttosupportivemeasures,(3)informthe ComplainantoftheavailabilityofsupportivemeasureswithorwithoutthefilingofaFormalTitleIX SexualHarassmentComplaint,and(4)explaintotheComplainanttheprocessforfilingaFormalTitle IXSexualHarassmentComplaint.
Further,theTitleIXCoordinatorwillanalyzethereporttoidentifyanddeterminewhetherthereis anotheroranadditionalappropriatemethod(s)forprocessingandreviewingit.Foranyreport received,theTitleIXCoordinatorshallreviewBoardpolicies2:260,UniformGrievanceProcedure; 5:20,WorkplaceHarassmentProhibited;5:90,AbusedandNeglectedChildReporting;5:120, EmployeeEthics;CodeofProfessionalConduct;andConflictofInterest;7:20,Harassmentof StudentsProhibited;7:180,PreventionofandResponsetoBullying,Intimidation,andHarassment; 7:185,TeenDatingViolenceProhibited;and7:190,StudentBehavior,todetermineiftheallegations inthereportrequirefurtheraction.
Reportsofallegedsexualharassmentwillbeconfidentialtothegreatestextentpracticable,subjectto theDistrict’sdutytoinvestigateandmaintainaneducationalprogramoractivitythatisproductive, respectful,andfreeofsexualharassment.
FormalTitleIXSexualHarassmentComplaintGrievanceProcess WhenaFormalTitleIXSexualHarassmentComplaintisfiled,theTitleIXCoordinatorwillinvestigate itorappointaqualifiedpersontoundertaketheinvestigation.
TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallimplementprocedurestoensurethatallFormalTitleIXSexual HarassmentComplaintsareprocessedandreviewedaccordingtoaTitleIXgrievanceprocessthat fullycomplieswith34C.F.R.§106.45.TheDistrict’sgrievanceprocessshall,ataminimum:
1. TreatComplainantsandRespondentsequitablybyprovidingremediestoaComplainant wheretheRespondentisdeterminedtoberesponsibleforsexualharassment,andbyfollowing agrievanceprocessthatcomplieswith34C.F.R.§106.45beforetheimpositionofany disciplinarysanctionsorotheractionsagainstaRespondent
2. Requireanobjectiveevaluationofallrelevantevidence–includingbothinculpatoryand exculpatoryevidence–andprovidethatcredibilitydeterminationsmaynotbebasedona person’sstatusasaComplainant,Respondent,orwitness
3. RequirethatanyindividualdesignatedbytheDistrictasaTitleIXCoordinator,investigator, decision-maker,oranypersondesignatedbytheDistricttofacilitateaninformalresolution process:
a. Nothaveaconflictofinterestorbiasfororagainstcomplainantsorrespondentsgenerally oranindividualComplainantorRespondent
b. Receivetrainingonthedefinitionofsexualharassment,thescopeoftheDistrict’s educationprogramoractivity,howtoconductaninvestigationandgrievanceprocess (includinghearings,appeals,andinformalresolutionprocesses,asapplicable),andhow toserveimpartially.
4. RequirethatanyindividualdesignatedbytheDistrictasaninvestigatorreceivingtrainingon issuesofrelevancetocreateaninvestigativereportthatfairlysummarizesrelevantevidence.
5 RequirethatanyindividualdesignatedbytheDistrictasadecision-makerreceivetrainingon issuesofrelevanceofquestionsandevidence,includingwhenquestionsandevidenceabout theComplainant’ssexualpredispositionorpriorsexualbehaviorarenotrelevant.
6 IncludeapresumptionthattheRespondentisnotresponsiblefortheallegedconductuntila determinationregardingresponsibilityismadeattheconclusionofthegrievanceprocess
7 Includereasonablyprompttimeframesforconclusionofthegrievanceprocess
8. DescribetherangeofpossibledisciplinarysanctionsandremediestheDistrictmayimplement followinganydeterminationofresponsibility.
9 Basealldecisionsuponthepreponderanceofevidencestandard
10 IncludetheproceduresandpermissiblebasesfortheComplainantandRespondenttoappeal
11. DescribetherangeofsupportivemeasuresavailabletoComplainantsandRespondents.
12 Notrequire,allow,relyupon,orotherwiseusequestionsorevidencethatconstitute,orseek disclosureof,informationprotectedunderalegallyrecognizedprivilege,unlesstheperson holdingsuchprivilegehaswaivedtheprivilege.
Enforcement
AnyDistrictemployeewhoisdetermined,attheconclusionofthegrievanceprocess,tohave engagedinsexualharassmentwillbesubjecttodisciplinaryactionuptoandincludingdischarge Any thirdpartywhoisdetermined,attheconclusionofthegrievanceprocess,tohaveengagedinsexual
harassmentwillbeaddressedinaccordancewiththeauthorityoftheBoardinthecontextofthe relationshipofthethirdpartytotheDistrict,e.g.,vendor,parent,invitee,etc.AnyDistrictstudentwhois determined,attheconclusionofthegrievanceprocess,tohaveengagedinsexualharassmentwillbe subjecttodisciplinaryaction,including,butnotlimitedto,suspensionandexpulsionconsistentwith studentbehaviorpolicies Anypersonmakingaknowinglyfalseaccusationregardingsexual harassmentwilllikewisebesubjecttodisciplinaryaction
ThispolicydoesnotincreaseordiminishtheabilityoftheDistrictorthepartiestoexerciseanyother rightsunderexistinglaw
RetaliationProhibited
TheDistrictprohibitsanyformofretaliationagainstanyonewho,ingoodfaith,hasmadeareportor complaint,assisted,orparticipatedorrefusedtoparticipateinanymannerinaproceedingunderthis policy.AnypersonshouldreportclaimsofretaliationusingBoardpolicy2:260,UniformGrievance Procedure
Anypersonwhoretaliatesagainstothersforreportingorcomplainingofviolationsofthispolicyorfor participatinginanymannerunderthispolicywillbesubjecttodisciplinaryaction,uptoandincluding discharge,withregardtoemployees,orsuspensionandexpulsion,withregardtostudents
LEGALREF.:
20U.S.C.§1681etseq.,TitleIXoftheEducationalAmendmentsof1972;34C.F.R.Part106. Davisv.MonroeCountyBd.ofEduc.,526U.S.629(1999).
Gebserv LagoVistaIndependentSch Dist,524US 274(1998)
CROSSREF:2:260(UniformGrievanceProcedure),5:10(EqualEmploymentOpportunityand MinorityRecruitment),5:20(WorkplaceHarassmentProhibited),5:90(AbusedandNeglectedChild Reporting),5:100(StaffDevelopmentProgram),5:120(EmployeeEthics;CodeofProfessional Conduct;andConflictofInterest),6:60(CurriculumContent),6:65(StudentSocialandEmotional Development),7:10(EqualEducationalOpportunities),7:20(HarassmentofStudentsProhibited), 7:180(PreventionofandResponsetoBullying,Intimidation,andHarassment),7:185(TeenDating ViolenceProhibited),7:190(StudentBehavior),7:255(StudentsWhoareParents,ExpectantParents, orVictimsofDomesticorSexualViolence)
Adopted:June9,2025 BrookwoodSD167
Discriminationandharassmentonthebasisofrace,color,ornationaloriginnegativelyaffecta student’sabilitytolearnandanemployee’sabilitytowork.Providinganeducationalandworkplace environmentfreefromsuchdiscriminationandharassmentisanimportantDistrictgoal.TheDistrict doesnotdiscriminateonthebasisofactualorperceivedrace,color,ornationalorigininanyofits educationprogramsoractivities,anditcomplieswithfederalandStatenon-discriminationlaws.
ExamplesofProhibitedConduct Examplesofconductthatmayconstitutediscriminationonthebasisofrace,color,ornationalorigin include:discipliningstudentsmoreharshlyandfrequentlybecauseoftheirrace,color,ornational origin;denyingstudentsaccesstohigh-rigoracademiccourses,extracurricularactivities,orother educationalopportunitiesbasedontheirrace,color,ornationalorigin;denyinglanguageservicesor othereducationalopportunitiestoEnglishlearners;andassigningstudentsspecialeducationservices basedonastudent'srace,color,ornationalorigin.
Harassmentisaformofprohibiteddiscrimination.Examplesofconductthatmayconstitute harassmentonthebasisofrace,color,ornationalorigininclude:theuseofracial,ethnicorancestral slursorstereotypes;taunts;name-calling;offensiveorderogatoryremarksaboutaperson'sactualor perceivedrace,color,ornationalorigin;thedisplayofracially-offensivesymbols;racially-motivated physicalthreatsandattacks;orotherhatefulconduct
MakingaReportorComplaint;InvestigationProcess Individualsareencouragedtopromptlyreportclaimsorincidencesofdiscriminationorharassment basedonrace,color,ornationalorigintotheNondiscriminationCoordinator,aComplaintManager, oranyemployeewithwhomthestudentiscomfortablespeaking.Reportsunderthispolicywillbe processedunderBoardpolicy2:260,UniformGrievanceProcedure
AnyDistrictemployeewhoreceivesareportorcomplaintofdiscriminationorharassmentmust promptlyforwardthereportorcomplainttotheNondiscriminationCoordinatororaComplaint Manager.Anyemployeewhofailstopromptlycomplymaybedisciplined,uptoandincluding discharge
Reportsandcomplaintsofdiscriminationorharassmentwillbeconfidentialtothegreatestextent practicable,subjecttotheDistrict’sdutytoinvestigateandmaintainaneducationalenvironmentthatis productive,respectful,andfreeofunlawfuldiscrimination,includingharassment
Thispolicydoesnotimpairorotherwisediminishtheexistingrightsofunionizedemployeestorequest anexclusivebargainingrepresentativetobepresentduringanyinvestigatoryinterviews,nordoesthis policydiminishanyrightsavailableunderanapplicablecollectivebargainingagreement,including,but notlimitedto,agrievanceprocedure
FederalandStateAgencies IftheDistrictfailstotakenecessarycorrectiveactiontostopharassmentbasedonrace,color,or nationalorigin,furtherreliefmaybeavailablethroughtheIll.Dept.ofHumanRights(IDHR)ortheU.S. Dept.ofEducation'sOfficeforCivilRights.TocontactIDHR,goto:https://dhr.illinois.gov/aboutus/contact-idhr.htmlorcall(312)814-6200(Chicago)or(217)785-5100(Springfield).
PreventionandResponseProgram TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallestablishapreventionandresponseprogramtorespondto complaintsofdiscriminationbasedonrace,color,andnationalorigin,includingharassment,and
retaliation.Theprogramshallincludeproceduresforrespondingtocomplaintswhich:
1. Reduceorremove,totheextentpracticable,barrierstoreportingdiscrimination,harassment, andretaliation;
2 Permitanypersonwhoreportsoristhevictimofanincidentofallegeddiscrimination, harassment,orretaliationtobeaccompaniedwhenmakingareportbyasupportindividualof theperson'schoicewhocomplieswiththeDistrict'spoliciesandrules;
3 Permitanonymousreporting,exceptthatananonymousreportmaynotbethesolebasisofany disciplinaryaction;
4. Offerremedialinterventionsortakesuchdisciplinaryactionasmaybeappropriateonacaseby-casebasis;
5 Offer,butdonotrequireorundulyinfluence,apersonwhoreportsoristhevictimofanincident ofharassmentorretaliationtheoptiontoresolveallegationsdirectlywiththeaccused;and
6 Protectsapersonwhoreportsoristhevictimofanincidentofharassmentorretaliationfrom sufferingadverseconsequencesasaresultofareportof,investigationof,oraresponsetothe incident
PolicyPostingandDistribution ThispolicyshallbepostedontheDistrict'swebsite.TheSuperintendentshallannuallyinformstaff membersofthispolicybypostingitinaprominentandaccessiblelocationsuchastheDistrict website,employeehandbook,staffintranetsite,and/orinotherareaswherepoliciesandrulesof conductaremadeavailabletostaff TheSuperintendentshallannuallyinformstudentsandtheir parents/guardiansofthispolicybypostingitontheDistrict'swebsiteandincludinganageappropriatesummaryofthepolicyinthestudenthandbook(s)
Enforcement AnyDistrictemployeewhoisdetermined,afteraninvestigation,tohaveengagedinconduct prohibitedbythispolicywillbesubjecttoremedialactionand/ordisciplinaryaction,uptoand includingdischarge
AnyDistrictstudentwhoisdetermined,afteraninvestigation,tohaveengagedinconductprohibited bythispolicywillbesubjecttoremedialactionand/ordisciplinaryaction,includingbutnotlimitedto, suspensionandexpulsionconsistentwithBoardpolicy7:190,StudentBehavior
Anythirdpartywhoisdetermined,afteraninvestigation,tohaveengagedinconductprohibitedbythis policywillbeaddressedinaccordancewiththeauthorityoftheBoardinthecontextoftherelationship ofthethirdpartytotheDistrict,eg,vendor,parent,invitee,etc Anypersonmakingaknowinglyfalse accusationregardingprohibitedconductwilllikewisebesubjecttoremedialand/ordisciplinaryaction RetaliationProhibited
Retaliationagainstanypersonforbringingcomplaints,participatinginthecomplaintprocess,or otherwiseprovidinginformationaboutdiscriminationorharassmentbasedonrace,color,ornational originisprohibited(seeBoardpolicy2:260,UniformGrievanceProcedure)
IndividualsshouldreportallegationsofretaliationtotheBuildingPrincipal,anadministrator,the NondiscriminationCoordinator,and/oraComplaintManager
LEGALREF.:
42U.S.C.§2000d,TitleVIoftheCivilRightsActof1964;34C.F.R.Part100.
42U.S.C.§2000eetseq.,TitleVIIoftheCivilRightsActof1964;29C.F.R.Part1601.
105ILCS5/22-95(finalcitationpending).
775ILCS5/1-101etseq.,IllinoisHumanRightsAct.
CROSSREF:2:260(UniformGrievanceProcedure),5:10(EqualEmploymentOpportunityand MinorityRecruitment),5:20(WorkplaceHarassmentProhibited),5:90(AbusedandNeglectedChild Reporting),5:120(EmployeeEthics;CodeofProfessionalConduct;andConflictofInterest),7:10 (EqualEducationalOpportunities),7:20(HarassmentofStudentsProhibited),7:180(Preventionof andResponsetoBullying,Intimidation,andHarassment),7:190(StudentBehavior),7:240(Conduct CodeforParticipantsinExtracurricularActivities)
Adopted:May13,2024
BrookwoodSD167
SECTION3-GENERALSCHOOLADMINISTRATION 3:10GoalsandObjectives Oneimportantpurposeofschooladministrationistohelpcreateandfosteranenvironmentinwhich pupilscanlearnmosteffectively Alladministrativedutiesandfunctionswillbeappraisedintermsof thecontributionsthattheymaketobetterinstructionandtohigherstudentmotivationandachievement
Theproperadministrationoftheschoolsismostvitaltothesuccessoftheeducationalprogram AlthoughtheSuperintendentshouldersmostoftheresponsibilitywithinthepoliciessetforthbythe Board,neithertheSuperintendentnortheBoardcanmakeallimportantdecisionsinindividual schools
Theprincipalandtheschoolstaffareindirect,dailycontactwiththestudents Theyaredirectly responsibleforeducationalresults Inkeepingwiththis'responsibility,schooladministratorsmust havecommensurateauthority
Thedesignoftheadministrativeorganizationwillbesuchthatallschoolsarepartofasinglesystem subjecttothepoliciessetforthbytheBoardandimplementedthroughasinglechiefadministrator,the Superintendent Withindistrictpoliciesandregulations,principalswillberesponsibleandaccountable fortheadministrationoftheirschools
TheBoardexpectstheadministrationtospecializein:
1 Theprocessesofdecision-makingandcommunication
2. Planning,organizing,implementingandevaluatingeducationalprograms.
3 Thedemonstrationofleadership
4. Thedevelopmentandmaintenanceofcloseworkingrelationshipsandchannelsof communicationwithintheschoolsystemandcommunity.
LEGALREF.: 105ILCS5/10-16.7,5/10-21.4,and5/10-21.4a.
CROSSREF:1:30(SchoolDistrictPhilosophy),2:20(PowersandDutiesoftheBoardofEducation; Indemnification),2:130(BoardSuperintendentRelationship),3:40(Superintendent),3:50 (AdministrativePersonnelOtherThantheSuperintendent),3:60(AdministrativeResponsibilityofthe BuildingPrincipal),6:10(EducationalPhilosophyandObjectives)
Adopted:January9,2023
BrookwoodSD167
3:30ChainofCommand
TheSuperintendentshalldevelopanorganizationalchartindicatingthechannelsofauthorityand reportingrelationshipsforschoolpersonnel Thesechannelsshouldbefollowed,andnolevelshould bebypassedexceptinunusualsituations
Allpersonnelshouldrefermattersrequiringadministrativeactiontotheresponsibleadministrator,and mayappealadecisiontoahigheradministrativeofficer Wheneverpossible,eachemployeeshould beresponsibletoonlyoneimmediatesupervisor Whenthisisnotpossible,thedivisionof responsibilitymustbeclear
CROSSREF:1:20(DistrictOrganization,Operations,andCooperativeAgreements),2:140 (CommunicationsToandFromtheBoard),3:70(SuccessionofAuthority),8:110(PublicSuggestions andConcerns)
Adopted:August9,2021
DutiesandAuthority TheSuperintendentistheDistrict'sexecutiveofficerandisresponsiblefortheadministrationand managementoftheDistrictschoolsinaccordancewithBoardofEducationpoliciesanddirectives, andStateandfederallaw Districtmanagementdutiesinclude,withoutlimitation,preparing, submitting,publishing,andpostingreportsandnotificationsasrequiredbyStateandfederallaw, includingthespecialreportingresponsibilitiesinpolicy5:90,AbusedandNeglectedChild Reporting.TheSuperintendentisauthorizedtodevelopadministrativeproceduresandtakeother actionasneededtoimplementBoardpolicyandotherwisefulfillhisorherresponsibilities.The SuperintendentmaydelegatetootherDistrictstaffmemberstheexerciseofanypowersandthe dischargeofanydutiesimposedupontheSuperintendentbyBoardpoliciesorbyBoardvote.The delegationofpowerorduty,however,shallnotrelievetheSuperintendentofresponsibilityforthe actionthatwasdelegated.
Qualifications TheSuperintendentmustbeofgoodcharacterandofunquestionablemoralsandintegrity.The SuperintendentshallhavetheexperienceandtheskillsnecessarytoworkeffectivelywiththeBoard, Districtemployees,students,andthecommunity.TheSuperintendentmusthaveandmaintaina ProfessionalEducatorLicensewithasuperintendentendorsementissuedbytheIllinoisState EducatorPreparationandLicensureBoard.
Evaluation TheBoardwillevaluate,atleastannually,theSuperintendent'sperformanceandeffectiveness,using standardsandobjectivesdevelopedbytheSuperintendentandBoardthatareconsistentwithState law,theBoard'spolicies,andtheSuperintendent'scontract.Aspecifictimeshouldbedesignatedfor aformalevaluationsessionwithallBoardmemberspresent.Theevaluationshouldincludea discussionofprofessionalstrengthsaswellasperformanceareasneedingimprovement.
TheSuperintendentshallannuallypresentevidenceofprofessionalgrowththroughattendanceat educationalconferences,in-servicetraining,orsimilarcontinuingeducationpursuits.
CompensationandBenefits TheBoardandtheSuperintendentshallenterintoanemploymentagreementthatconformstoBoard policyandStatelaw ThiscontractshallgoverntheemploymentrelationshipbetweentheBoardand theSuperintendent.ThetermsoftheSuperintendent'semploymentagreement,wheninconflictwith thispolicy,willcontrol.
LEGALREF:
105ILCS5/10-167,5/10-2047,5/10-214,5/10-219,5/10-238,5/21B-20,5/21B-25,5/24-11,and 5/24A-3
5ILCS120/73,OpenMeetingsAct
23IllAdminCode§§1310,1705,and25355
CROSSREF:2:20(PowersandDutiesoftheBoardofEducation;Indemnification),2:130(BoardSuperintendentRelationship),2:240(BoardPolicyDevelopment),3:10(GoalsandObjectives),4:165 (AwarenessandPreventionofChildSexualAbuseandGroomingBehaviors),4:175(ConvictedChild SexOffender;Screening;Notifications),5:30(HiringProcessandCriteria),5:90(Abusedand NeglectedChildReporting),5:120(EmployeeEthics;CodeofProfessionalConduct;andConflictof Interest),5:150(PersonnelRecords),5:210(Resignations),5:290(EmploymentTerminationand
Adopted:January10,2022
3:40-EExhibit-ChecklistfortheSuperintendentEmploymentContract
TheBoardofEducationhiresandemploystheSuperintendent TheSuperintendentshallbeincharge oftheadministrationoftheschoolsunderthedirectionoftheBoard,throughitspolicies See105 ILCS5/10-214and105ILCS5/10-167 Asaneffectiveemployer,theBoardmustdevelopand maintainaproductiverelationshipwiththeSuperintendent SeeIASB’sFoundationalPrinciplesof EffectiveGovernance,Principle3.Theboardemploysasuperintendent,at: www.iasb.com/conference-training-and-events/training/training-resources/foundational-principles-ofeffective-governance/.
ThefoundationforaproductiveemploymentrelationshipbeginswhentheBoardidentifiesthemost qualifiedsuperintendentcandidate(successfulsuperintendentcandidate)afteranestablished interviewprocess.TheBoardthenextendsanofferofemploymenttothesuccessfulsuperintendent candidate Theemploymentsearchprocessandresultingrelationshipshouldconsistofmutual respectandaclearunderstandingofrespectiveroles,responsibilities,andexpectations This relationshipshouldbeginwiththeBoard’spolicy,athoughtfullycraftedemploymentcontractandjob description,andproceduresforcommunicationsandongoingassessment SeePrinciplesatthelink above
Below,theChecklistfortheSuperintendentEmploymentContractNegotiationProcess(Checklist) providesacolumnentitledSuperintendentContractTermConsiderationsfortheBoard Itlists commonsuperintendentemploymentcontracttermsandpointsofconsiderationforboardstoprepare forduringthecontractformationprocess.AnothercolumnentitledExplanation,Special Considerations,andResourcesprovidesextrainformationaboutthesecommonsuperintendent employmentcontractterms
TheChecklistisintendedtoserveasaresourcetoeducateandguidetheBoardthroughthe employmentcontractnegotiationprocesswithitssuccessfulsuperintendentcandidate Board memberswhoareeducatedaboutthecontentwithintheChecklistarecrucialtosuccessful negotiationprocesses Aneducatedcontractformationandnegotiationprocess,alongwithawellwrittencontractandjobdescriptionfortheSuperintendent,allsetthefoundationformutualrespect andaclearunderstandingoftheBoardandSuperintendent’srespectiveroles,responsibilities,and expectations.Important:ThisChecklistisaresourceforcontractformation;itisnotalistofmust haveitemsforasuperintendent’semploymentcontractorabasisforaboardtore-opencontracts currentlyineffect.
Priortoprovidingthesuccessfulsuperintendentcandidateanofferforemploymentandcontractfor review,consideration,andnegotiation,consulttheBoardAttorneyabouttheChecklistandthescope ofthetermstheBoardwishestoofferthesuccessfulsuperintendentcandidate TheBoardandthe successfulsuperintendentcandidateshouldexpectandencouragetheothertoseektheadviceof theirrespectiveattorneysduringtheemploymentcontractformationprocess
Manyattorneysagreeandbestpracticessuggestthatboardsandsuccessfulsuperintendent candidatesworkwiththeirownseparateattorneysinanamicableandcooperativemannerto completetheemploymentcontractnegotiationprocess
BoardAttorney.Priortoprovidinganysuccessfulsuperintendentcandidatewithanofferfor employmentandacontractforreview,consideration,andnegotiation,bestpracticessuggest consultingtheBoardAttorneyabouttheChecklist Note:Boardsshouldviewasuccessful superintendentcandidateretaininghisorherownattorneyasabestpractice(asopposedtoa warningsign) Eachpartyisbeginningtheemploymentrelationshipinacooperativemannertosetan appropriatefoundationtothefutureworkingrelationship.
SuperintendentContractTerm ConsiderationsfortheBoard
Duties Explanation,SpecialConsiderations,and Resources
DoestheBoardenumeratethedutiesofthe Superintendentintheemploymentcontract?
1. ArethestatutorydutiesoftheSuperintendent listed?
2. HastheBoardincorporatedpolicyreferencesto theotherdutiesrelatedtotheSuperintendent’s employment?
See105ILCS5/10-214and105ILCS5/10-167
HowwilltheBoardaddressoutsideactivitiesofthe Superintendent?
1. HowwilltheBoarddefineoutsideactivities?
2. WilltheBoardrestricttheSuperintendentfrom engaginginoutsideactivitiesduringthetermof theemploymentcontract?
3 WilltheBoardrequireapproval/notification beforetheSuperintendentengagesinoutside activities?
Asuperintendent’semploymentcontractmaynotexceedfive years Ifitsdurationistwotofiveyears,thecontractmust referencegoalsandsuspensionoftenure.
Noperformance-basedcontractshallbeextendedorrolledover priortoitsscheduledexpirationunlessalltheperformanceand improvementgoalscontainedinthecontracthavebeenmet.See 105ILCS5/10-23.8.
Ifthedurationisoneyearorless,thenthecontractneednot referencegoalsorsuspensionoftenure.
SpecialConsiderationsfortheBoardmayinclude:
1. WhatistheestimatedBoardcontributiontotheTeachers’ RetirementSystem(TRS)foranyraisesabovesixpercent (40ILCS5/15-155(g))priortoretirement?
2. WhatisthecostshiftimplicationfortheDistrictiftheBoard offersorlateragreestoasalarythatisequaltoorgreater thanthegovernor’sstatutorysalary?Schooldistrictsare responsibleforpayingtheactuarialcostofthepension benefitsearnedontheportionofaTRSmember’ssalary thatexceedsthegovernor’sstatutorysalary Thegovernor’s annualsalaryispublishedbyTRSat:
SeveranceAgreements
TeachersRetirementSystem (TRS)&TeacherHealthInsurance (THIS)
www.trsil.org/employers/payments/contributionrates earnings-limitations.
3 Doanyadministrativecostcaptriggersexist(105ILCS 5/17-1.5)?
ItemstheBoardmayseethesuccessfulsuperintendentcandidate requestofit:
1 Afixedsalaryforeachyearofthecontract
2. Aguaranteedminimumsalary.
3 Compensationincreases
Anycontractthatcontainsaconditionofseverancepaymust includethefollowingprovisionsrequiredbytheGovernment SeverancePayAct(GSPA),5ILCS415/10:
1 Arestrictiontoanamountnotexceeding20weeksof compensation;and
2 AprohibitionforanyseveranceiftheSuperintendentisfired formisconductbytheBoard SeetheSeverancePayrow undertheChangestotheSuperintendent’sEmployment Contractsubheadbelowforadefinitionofwhatmisconduct meansinthecontextofthislaw.
HowdoestheBoardwanttoaddress:
1 Pensioncontributions(TRS-THIS)?
2 Inclusionofsalaryandothercompensationinthepaymentof TRSandTHIS?Or,willTRSandTHISbeinadditionto salaryandothercompensation?
3. Unforeseenpensionreformissues?
DoestheBoardwanttorequirethesuccessful superintendentcandidatetoguaranteethatasthe futureSuperintendentoftheDistrict,heorshehas andwillmaintaintheappropriatelicensurethroughout theemploymentcontract?
105ILCS5/10-21.9.SeealsoPRESSsamplepolicy 5:30,HiringProcessandCriteria,andthesubhead entitledFingerprint-basedCriminalHistoryRecords InformationCheckinadministrativeprocedure5:30AP2,Investigations
105ILCS5/22-94,addedbyPA 102-702,eff 7-123.SeealsoPRESSsamplepolicy5:30,Hiring ProcessandCriteriaandPRESSsample administrativeprocedure5:30-AP3,Sexual MisconductRelatedEmploymentHistoryReview
OtherBackgroundCheckLaws DoestheBoardwanttorequireadditional backgroundinquiriesbeyondthefingerprint-based criminalhistoryrecordsinformationcheckrequiredby 105ILCS5/10-219andsexualmisconductrelated employmenthistoryreviewrequiredby105ILCS 5/22-94,addedbyP.A.102-702,eff.7-1-23and discussedabove?Ifyes,consulttheBoardAttorney andconsiderthefollowinglaws:
15U.S.C.§1681etseq.,FederalFairCredit ReportingAct(FCRA),isafederallawthatregulates thegatheringanduseofinformationaboutconsumers bythirdpartyconsumerreportingagencies,including creditinformation,criminalbackground,driving record,personalcharacteristics/reputation,etc The lawrequiresconsumerreportingagenciestocomply withcertainproceduralnoticerequirementswhen gatheringinformationfromaconsumer
820ILCS75/,Ill JobOpportunitiesforQualified ApplicantsAct,prohibitsemployersfrominquiring aboutanapplicant’scriminalhistoryuntilthe applicationhasbeendeterminedqualifiedand notifiedthathe/shehasbeenselectedforaninterview (a/k/abantheboxlaw).
820ILCS55/,Ill RighttoPrivacyintheWorkplaceAct (RPWA),prohibitsemployersfrom:
1 Requesting,coercing,orrequiringany employeeorprospectiveemployeetoprovidea usernameandpasswordforanypersonal onlineaccount;
2 Requesting,coercing,orrequiringanemployee orapplicanttoinvitetheemployertohave accesstothatindividual’spersonalonline account;and
3 Takinganadverseemploymentactionagainst anindividual(includingrefusaltohire)basedon thatindividual’suseofalawfulproductoff Districtpropertyduringnonworkinghours,ie, tobacco,cannabis,oralcohol (Note:RPWA allowsemployerstoregulateemployees’useof thoselawfulproductsthatimpairanemployee’s abilitytoperformtheemployee’sassigned duties.Seepolicy5:50,Drug-andAlcoholFreeWorkplace;E-Cigarette,Tobacco,and CannabisProhibition,anditsf/ns)
820ILCS70/,Ill EmployeeCreditPrivacyAct, prohibitsemployersfrominquiringintoanindividual’s credithistoryortakingactionagainstanemployee basedsuchhistoryunlessasatisfactorycredithistory
isabonafideoccupationalrequirement,whichis furtherdefinedinthestatute.Thejobdescriptionsof superintendentsgenerallymeetthisstandardbecause they:(1)describeamanagerialpositionthatinvolves directionofschooldistricts;(2)includesignatory powerovermorethan$100;and(3)involvehaving accesstoconfidentialandfinancialinformation Note: Anyoneofthesegroundsaloneissufficient
105ILCS5/24-5requiresnewemployeestosubmit evidenceofphysicalfitnesstoperformassigned dutiesandfreedomfromcommunicablediseases.
TheAmericanswithDisabilitiesActallowsmedical inquiriesofcurrentemployeesonlywhentheyarejobrelatedandconsistentwithbusinessnecessityorpart ofavoluntaryemployeewellnessprogram.42U.S.C. §12112(d)(4).Districtsmaydenyjobstoindividuals withdisabilitieswhoposeadirectthreattothehealth orsafetyofothersintheworkplace,providedthata reasonableaccommodationwouldnoteither eliminatetheriskorreduceittoanacceptablelevel 42USC §12113;29CFR §16302(r)
SeealsoPRESSsamplepolicy5:30,HiringProcess andCriteria,specificallyf/ns25and26
SuspensionofTenure Withmulti-yearcontractsandmulti-yearextensions, superintendentswaivetheirrightstotenureinaschool district,butnopreviouslyacquiredtenuremaybelost.
ContinuedTenure
Superintendentsservingmultipleoneyearcontracts maystillaccrueservicetowardandacquiretenure.
See105ILCS5/10-238andtheDurationofContract rowintheEmploymentandCompensationcheckbox, above.
105ILCS5/10-23.8requireseachperformance-basedcontractto includethegoalsandindicatorsofstudentperformanceand academicimprovementdeterminedandusedbytheBoardto measuretheperformanceandeffectivenessoftheSuperintendent andotherinformationastheBoardmaydetermine
Regardingitsgoalsandindicators,hastheBoard:
BoardGoalsandIndicatorsof StudentPerformanceand AcademicAchievementforthe Superintendent
achievement(105ILCS5/10-23.8states“andother informationastheBoardmaydetermine”)?
2 Includedtheminthebodyoftheemploymentcontract?Oras anexhibittoit?
3 Setthemtobe:
a Measurableandachievable,ie,aretheywithinthe Superintendent’scontrol?
b. Objective,subjectiveoracombinationofboth?
4. Setatimelineforachievement,andifsoisitonan:
a. Annualbasis?
b Priortocompletionoftheemploymentcontract?
5. Setthemasprocedural,substantive,oracombinationof both?
Formoreinformationaboutsettinggoalsandindicatorsfor superintendentsregardingstudentperformanceandacademic achievement,see:
www.iasb.com/conference-training-and-events/training/workshops/
ContactaFieldServicesDirectorregardingthefollowingIASB workshopsand/orofferingsthatmaysetthestageforschool boardstoholdtheirsuperintendentsaccountablefordistrict performance,includingacademicachievement:
SettingDistrictGoalsandDirection(leadsaboardand superintendenttodeveloptheirowndistrictlanguageforspecific measurable,andattainablegoalsandindicators)
TheSuperintendentEvaluationProcess(describesaneffective methodofholdingthesuperintendentaccountable)
OncetheBoardhasdevelopeditsgoalsandindicators(as discussedimmediatelyabove),105ILCS5/10-20,5/10-23,and 5/10-238requiretheBoardto:
1 “Direct,throughpolicy,itssuperintendentinhisorhercharge oftheadministrationoftheschooldistrict;”and
2. Evaluatethesuperintendentinhisorher“administrationof schoolboardpoliciesandhisorherstewardshipofthe assetsofthedistrict”
HowwilltheBoardevaluatethesuccessfulsuperintendent candidateuponitsoutlinedgoalsandindicators?
DoestheBoardstatewhenitwillevaluatethesuccessful superintendentcandidateuponthegoalsandindicatorsthatitset?
Note:Somedistrictsdonotconsiderthesuperintendentevaluation tobeaone-timeeventandputanon-goingprocessintoplace Contrastotherdistricts,whichdependingupontheirpreferences, generallyfindthebesttimeofyeartoevaluateisinthewinteror earlyspringtime
IstheBoardorthesuccessfulsuperintendentcandidate
responsibletotriggerthecomponentsoftheSuperintendent’s evaluationprocess?
Whatevaluationinstrumentwillbeused?Howwilltheevaluationbe documented?
WillanevaluationinstrumentbeoutlinedbytheBoardinits employmentcontractwiththesuccessfulsuperintendent candidate?
IstheevaluationinstrumenttheBoardwillusetiedtoitsgoalsand indicatorsofstudentperformanceandacademicimprovementand otherinformationastheBoardmaydetermine?
Formoreinformationaboutbestpracticeswhenplanningforand evaluatingtheSuperintendent,see:
TheSuperintendentEvaluationProcessat: www.iasb.com/iasb/media/documents/superintendent-evaluationprocess.pdf;
IASB’sFoundationalPrinciplesofEffectiveGovernance, Principle3.Theboardemploysasuperintendent,at: www.iasb.com/conference-training-and-events/training/trainingresources/foundational-principles-of-effective-governance/;stating “theboardemploysandevaluatesoneperson the superintendent andholdsthatpersonaccountablefordistrict performanceandcompliancewithwrittenboardpolicy”
Explanation,SpecialConsiderations,and Resources HowwilltheBoardaddressexpensesandallowances initsemploymentcontractnegotiationswiththe successfulsuperintendentcandidate? Business
1 WhatstandardwilltheBoarduse,eg, reasonable,itemized,etc?
2 WilltheBoarddesignatetheBoardPresidentor anotherindividualtoreviewand/orapprovethe Superintendent’sexpenses?
Transportation WilltheBoardreimbursetravel?Ifyes,whattypesof travelwilltheboardreimburse?Sometransportation topicsthatsuccessfulsuperintendentcandidates requestdiscussionaboutinclude:
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WilltheBoardaddressinsuranceinitsemployment contractnegotiationswiththesuccessful superintendentcandidate?
Someitemssuccessfulsuperintendentcandidates requestinclude:
1. InsurancecontributionsaspartofaCafeteria Plan,orinthealternative,theBoardpayingthe premiums
2. SpecificinsurancecoveragesfromtheBoard, suchashealth,dental,vision,life,disability,etc.
WilltheBoardaddressvacationdaysinits employmentcontractnegotiationswiththesuccessful superintendentcandidate?Ifyes,then:
1. Howmanydays?
2 Willvacationdaysaccumulate?And,ifso,how?
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WilltheBoarddesignateitself,theBoard President,oraBoardofficertoapproveor receivenotificationfromtheSuperintendent priortotakingavacation?Ifyes,describethe process
4. WilltheBoardaddressreimbursementfor unuseddays?
5. Willvacationdaysneedtobeusedfordaysoff duringwinterorspringbreaks?
WilltheBoardaddresssickdaysinitsemployment contractnegotiationswiththesuccessful superintendentcandidate?Ifyes,then:
1. Willsickleavebelimitedtoannualsickleave daysintheDistrict’steachers’contractorwilla differentamountbeprovided?
2. Howwillsickdayaccumulationbeaddressed?
3 WilltheBoarddesignateitself,theBoard President,oraBoardofficertoapproveor receivenotificationfromtheSuperintendent priortotakingoruponreturningfromasickday? Ifyes,describetheprocess
WilltheBoardaddressmembershipsinprofessional activities/organizationsand/orcommunity organizationsitsemploymentcontractnegotiations withthesuccessfulsuperintendentcandidate?Ifyes, then:
1. HowmanyorganizationswilltheBoardallowthe Superintendenttojoin?
2 Whichorganizationswillbeallowed?
3 WhatistheBoard’slimitforthecostofduesto professionalorganizations?
WilltheBoardaddressanytypeofpayment(s)upon theSuperintendent’sretirement?Ifyes,then:
1 HastheBoardthoroughlyexaminedand addressed:
a Anyconsequencesorotherpenaltiestoit?
b. Theimpactofanypriorsalaryincreases?
c Potentialpensionreformissues?
2 Often,asuccessfulsuperintendentcandidate’s attorneyhasinterestinthefollowingissues:
a Availablepost-retirementoptions available,eg,paymentsforsick/vacation days,post-retirementinsurance,longevity annuitypayment,etc
b Whetherapotentialretirementpayment willbeproperlycreditableforTRS purposes Note:Ultimately,onlyTRShas theauthoritytodeterminecreditability
WilltheBoardaddressanytypeofannuitiesandother deferredcompensationissues?Ifyes,then:
1 Willitoffersuchcompensationinadditiontothe Superintendent’sagreed-uponsalary?
2. WillitcontributecreditableearningsforTRS purposes?
HowwilltheBoardandsuccessfulsuperintendent candidateagreetoaddressorderlyendtothe employmentcontractwhentheBoardchoosesnotto renewit?
1 Willtherebeanon-renewalnotificationdate?Do bothparties’attorneysfinditreasonable?
2. WilltheBoardrequiretheSuperintendenttoremind itofthenon-renewaldate?
3 Willtherebeanyagreementtoaclauseforan automaticone-yearrenewaliftheBoardfailsto provideend-of-contractnon-renewalnotification?
4 WilltheBoardagreetolanguageinthe employmentcontractthatwouldprovidethe Superintendentwithahearinguponnon-renewal?
WilltheBoardagreetoaprocedureforrenewingthe employmentcontractatitsend?Ifyes,then:
1. WhatdatewouldbetheearliestthattheBoard couldrenewitsemploymentcontractwiththe Superintendent?
2. WhatcriteriawilltheBoardbaseitsrenewalupon? Forexample,someboardsbaserenewalupon superintendentsachievingtheirstatedgoalsand indicatorsofstudentperformanceandacademic improvementandotherinformationtheyrequired.
WilltheBoardagreetoallowforanextensionofits employmentcontractduringitsterm?Ifyes,then:
1. WilltheBoardagreetoextenditduringitstermif theBoarddeterminesthattheSuperintendent successfullymetalloftheBoard’sstatedgoalsand indicatorsofstudentperformanceandacademic improvementandotherinformationitrequired?
2. WilltheBoardagreetoextendaone-yearcontract whentheSuperintendentisnotrequiredtomeet anygoals?
See105ILCS5/10-23.8.
Ifthesuccessfulsuperintendentcandidateaccepts employmentwiththeBoardandbecomesthe Superintendent,howwilltheBoardoutlinethegrounds andproceduresforterminatingtheSuperintendent’s employmentduringthecontract’sterm?
1 WilltheBoardandthesuccessfulsuperintendent candidateagreetoterminateituponmutual agreement?
2 WilltheBoardallowretirementtobeanappropriate reasonforterminatingitsemploymentcontractwith theSuperintendent?Andifso,willtheBoard requirereasonablenoticefromitsSuperintendent?
3. CouldeithertheBoardorSuperintendentterminate theemploymentcontractwithoutcausebyproviding noticetotheother?
4. WilltheBoardterminatetheemploymentcontract forpermanentdisabilityoftheSuperintendent?
a. HowwilltheBoarddefinepermanent disabilityinthecontract?
b. WilltheBoardrequiretheSuperintendentto obtainapermanentdisabilitydetermination throughphysiciancertification,and/or
c WilltheBoardconsiderdurationofabsence; eg,90-daysafterexhaustionofavailable leave,whicheverisgreater?
5. WhatstandardwilltheBoardusetoterminatethe employmentcontractforcause?Itemstoconsider include:
a Anyconductdetrimental/prejudicialtothe District;*
b. Justcause;
c Sufficienttodismissatenuredteacher;
d Materialbreachofcontract;or
e. Notarbitraryandcapricious.
*50ILCS205/3c,requiresaschooldistricttopost onitswebsiteandmakeavailabletonewsmedia specificinformationaboutseveranceagreements thatitentersintobecauseanemployeeor contractorwasfoundtohaveengagedinsexual harassmentorsexualdiscrimination,asdefinedby theIll.HumanRightsActorTitleVIIoftheCivil RightsActof1964 SeeSeverancePayrow directlybelow
6. WilltheBoardagreetoprovisionsforhearingand dueprocessfortheSuperintendent?
7. HowwilltheBoardaddressdeathofits Superintendentduringthedurationofthe employmentcontract?
Anyrenewalorrenegotiationthataddsaconditionof severancepaymustincludethefollowingprovisionsof GSPA,5ILCS415/10(a)(1):
1. Arestrictiontoanamountnotexceeding20weeks ofcompensation;and
2 Aprohibitionforanyseveranceifthe Superintendentisfiredformisconductbythe Board.Thislawdefinesmisconducttoinclude sexualharassmentand/ordiscrimination.But50 ILCS205/3climitssexualharassmentor discriminationtoinstanceswhenanemployeeis “foundtohaveengagedinsexualharassmentor sexualdiscrimination,asdefinedbytheIll Human RightsActorTitleVIIoftheCivilRightsActof 1964”Formorediscussionabouttheselaws,see f/n6inpolicy2:260,UniformGrievance Procedure.
WilltheBoardagreetoliquidatedamageswithits Superintendentifoneortheotherterminatesthe employmentcontract?
1. HaveboththeBoardandthesuccessful superintendentcandidatediscussedthepractical
consequencesofaliquidateddamagesclausewith theirrespectiveattorneys?
2 IftheBoardterminatesthecontract,hasit discussedwiththeBoardAttorneyhowitcanavoid litigationwithitsformerSuperintendent? Amendments
HowwilltheBoardandSuperintendentagreetoallowfor amendmentstotheemploymentcontract?
WhattechnicalclausesneedtobeintheSuperintendent’semploymentcontract? SuperintendentContractTerm
Iftheemploymentcontractcontainsanyofthe followingtechnicalprovisions,havetheBoard AttorneyandSuperintendent’sattorneyreviewed them?
1. Notice 2 Applicablelaw
3 Headingsandnumbers
Technicalclauses(commonincontracts)
4. Completeunderstanding,i.e.,dotheBoard membersandSuperintendentsharethesame understandingofthevariousprovisionswritten intheemploymentcontract?
5. Counterparts
6 EffectofPolicyAmendments
7. Severability
8 AdviceofCounsel MiscellaneousIssues SuperintendentContractTerm
DoallmembersoftheBoardunderstandtheDistrict’s obligationsundertheemploymentcontractandwhat notcomplyingwiththemwillmeantotheDistrict?
Specifically,areBoardmembersawareofthe Board’sspecificobligationsregarding:
1 TheSuperintendentEvaluation 2. Goalsetting
3. Requirednotifications/actionsbyeachparty priortoterminationoftheemploymentcontract
AretheBoardandSuperintendentactuallycomplying withthetermsoftheemploymentcontract?Hasthe BoardAttorneyexplainedhowtheBoardshould monitorcompliancewiththeemploymentcontract?
DATED:May15,2023 BrookwoodSD167
DutiesandAuthority TheBoardofEducationestablishesDistrictadministrativeandsupervisorypositionsinaccordance withtheDistrict'sneedsandStatelaw Thispolicyappliestoalladministratorsotherthanthe Superintendent,includingwithoutlimitation,BuildingPrincipals Thegeneraldutiesandauthorityof eachadministrativeorsupervisorypositionareapprovedbytheBoard,upontheSuperintendent's recommendation,andcontainedintherespectiveposition'sjobdescription Intheeventofaconflict, Statelawand/ortheadministrator'semploymentagreementshallcontrol
Qualifications Alladministrativepersonnelshallbeappropriatelylicensedandshallmeetallapplicablerequirements containedinStatelawandIllinoisStateBoardofEducationrules
Evaluation TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallevaluatealladministrativepersonnelandmakeemployment andsalaryrecommendationstotheBoard.
AdministratorsshallannuallypresentevidencetotheSuperintendentofprofessionalgrowththrough attendanceateducationalconferences,additionalschooling,in-servicetraining,andIllinois Administrators'Academycourses,orthroughothermeansasapprovedbytheSuperintendent.
AdministrativeWorkYear TheworkyearforadministratorsshallbethesameastheDistrict'sfiscalyear,July1throughJune30, unlessotherwisestatedintheemploymentagreement Inadditiontolegalholidays,administrators shallhavevacationperiodsasapprovedbytheSuperintendent.Alladministratorsshallbeavailable forworkwhentheirservicesarenecessary.
CompensationandBenefits TheBoardandeachadministratorshallenterintoanemploymentagreementthatcomplieswithBoard policyandStatelaw Thetermsofanindividualemploymentcontract,wheninconflictwiththispolicy, willcontrol
TheBoardwillconsidertheSuperintendent'srecommendationswhensettingcompensationfor individualadministrators TheserecommendationsshouldbepresentedtotheBoardnolaterthanthe MarchBoardmeetingoratsuchearliertimethatwillallowtheBoardtoconsidercontractrenewaland nonrenewalissues
Unlessstatedotherwiseinindividualemploymentcontracts,allbenefitsandleavesofabsence availabletoteachingpersonnelareavailabletoadministrativepersonnel
LEGALREF:
105ILCS5/10-214a,5/10-238a,5/10-238b,5/21B,and5/24A
23Ill.Admin.Code§§1.310,1.705,and50.300;andParts25and29.
CROSSREF: 3:60(AdministrativeResponsibilityoftheBuildingPrincipal),4:165(Awarenessand PreventionofChildSexualAbuseandGroomingBehaviors),4:175(ConvictedChildSexOffender; Screening;Notifications),5:30(HiringProcessandCriteria),5:90(AbusedandNeglectedChild Reporting),5:120(EmployeeEthics;CodeofProfessionalConduct;andConflictofInterest),5:150 (PersonnelRecords),5:210(Resignations),5:250(LeavesofAbsence),5:290(Employment
Adopted:January10,2022 BrookwoodSD167
DutiesandAuthority TheBoardofEducation,upontherecommendationoftheSuperintendent,employsBuilding Principalsasthechiefadministratorsandinstructionalleadersoftheirassignedschools,andmay employAssistantPrincipals TheprimaryresponsibilityofaBuildingPrincipalistheimprovementof instruction EachBuildingPrincipalshallperformalldutiesasdescribedinStatelawaswellassuch otherdutiesasspecifiedinhisorheremploymentagreementorastheSuperintendentmayassign, andasagreeduponbytheBuildingPrincipalandSuperintendent,thatareconsistentwiththeBuilding Principal'seducationandtraining
EachBuildingPrincipalandAssistantPrincipalshallcompleteStatelawrequirementstobea prequalifiedevaluatorbeforeconductinganevaluationofateacherorassistantprincipal EvaluationPlan
TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallimplementanevaluationplanforPrincipalsandAssistant PrincipalsthatcomplieswithSection24A-15oftheSchoolCodeandrelevantIllinoisStateBoardof Educationrules Usingthatplan,theSuperintendentordesigneeshallevaluateeachBuilding PrincipalandAssistantPrincipal TheSuperintendentordesigneemayconductadditional evaluations
QualificationsandOtherTermsandConditionsofEmployment QualificationsandothertermsandconditionsofemploymentarefoundinBoardpolicy3:50, AdministrativePersonnelOtherThantheSuperintendent
LEGALREF.:
105ILCS5/2-3.53a,5/10-20.14,5/10-21.4a,5/10-23.8a,5/10-23.8b,and5/24A-15.
10ILCS5/4-6.2,ElectionCode.
105ILCS127/,SchoolReportingofDrugViolationsAct
23IllAdminCodeParts35and50,SubpartD
CROSSREF: 3:50(AdministrativePersonnelOtherThantheSuperintendent),4:165(Awareness andPreventionofChildSexualAbuseandGroomingBehaviors),4:175(ConvictedChildSex Offender;Screening;Notifications),5:90(AbusedandNeglectedChildReporting),5:120(Employee Ethics;CodeofProfessionalConduct;andConflictofInterest),5:150(PersonnelRecords),5:210 (Resignations),5:250(LeavesofAbsence),5:290(EmploymentTerminationandSuspensions)
Adopted:January10,2022
3:70SuccessionofAuthority IftheSuperintendent,BuildingPrincipal,orotheradministratoristemporarilyunavailable,the successionofauthorityandresponsibilityoftherespectiveofficeshallfollowasuccessionplan, developedbytheSuperintendentandapprovedbytheBoardofEducation
CROSSREF: 1:20(DistrictOrganization,Operations,andCooperativeAgreements),3:30 (ChainofCommand)
Adopted:July18,2022
BrookwoodSD167
4:10FiscalandBusinessManagement TheSuperintendentisresponsiblefortheSchoolDistrict'sfiscalandbusinessmanagement This responsibilityincludesannuallypreparingandpresentingtheDistrict'sstatementofaffairstothe BoardofEducationandpublishingitbeforeDecember1asrequiredbyStatelaw
TheSuperintendentshallensuretheefficientandcost-effectiveoperationoftheDistrict'sbusiness managementusingcomputers,computersoftware,datamanagement,communicationsystems,and electronicnetworks,includingelectronicmail,theInternet,andsecuritysystems Eachpersonusing theDistrict'selectronicnetworkshallcompleteanAuthorizationforAccesstotheDistrict'sElectronic Network.
BudgetPlanning TheDistrict'sfiscalyearisfromJuly1untilJune30 TheSuperintendentshallpresenttotheBoard,no laterthanthefirstregularmeetinginAugust,atentativebudgetwithappropriateexplanation This budgetshallrepresenttheculminationofanongoingprocessofplanningforthefiscalsupportneeded fortheDistrict'seducationalprogram TheDistrict'sbudgetshallbeenteredupontheIll StateBoard ofEducation's(ISBE)SchoolDistrictBudgetForm.Totheextentpossible,thetentativebudgetshall bebalancedasdefinedbyISBEguidelines.TheSuperintendentshallcompleteatentativedeficit reductionplanifoneisrequiredbyISBEguidelines.
PreliminaryAdoptionProcedures AfterreceivingtheSuperintendent'sproposedbudget,theBoardsetsthedate,place,andtimefor:
1 Apublichearingontheproposedbudget,and
2. Theproposedbudgettobeavailabletothepublicforinspection.
TheBoardSecretaryshallarrangetopublishanoticeinalocalnewspaperstatingthedate,place, andtimeoftheproposedbudget'savailabilityforpublicinspectionandthepublichearing.The proposedbudgetshallbeavailableforpublicinspectionatleast30daysbeforethetimeofthebudget hearing
Atthepublichearing,theproposedbudgetshallbereviewed,includingthecashreservebalanceofall fundsheldbytheDistrictrelatedtoitsoperationallevyand,ifapplicable,anyobligationssecuredby thosefunds,andthepublicshallbeinvitedtocomment,question,oradvisetheBoard.
FinalAdoptionProcedures TheBoardadoptsabudgetbeforetheendofthefirstquarterofeachfiscalyear,September30,orby suchalternativeprocedureasStatelawmaydefine.Totheextentpossible,thebudgetshallbe balancedasdefinedbyISBE;ifnotbalanced,theBoardwilladoptadeficitreductionplantobalance theDistrict'sbudgetwithinthreeyearsaccordingtoISBErequirements.
TheBoardadoptsthebudgetbyrollcallvote.Thebudgetresolutionshallbeincorporatedintothe meeting'sofficialminutes.Boardmembers'namesvotingyeaandnayshallberecordedinthe minutes.
TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallperformeachofthefollowing:
1. PosttheDistrict'sfinalannualbudget,itemizedbyreceiptsandexpenditures,ontheDistrict's Internetwebsite;notifyparents/guardiansthatitispostedandprovidethewebsite'saddress.
2 Fileacertifiedcopyofthebudgetresolutionandanestimateofrevenuesbysourceanticipated tobereceivedinthefollowingfiscalyear,certifiedbytheDistrict'sChiefFiscalOfficer,withthe CountyClerkwithin30daysofthebudget'sadoption
3. Ensuredisclosuretothepublicofthecashreservebalanceofallfundsheldbythedistrict relatedtoitsoperationallevyand,ifapplicable,anyobligationssecuredbythosefunds,atthe publichearingatwhichtheBoardcertifiesitsoperationallevy.
4. PresentawrittenreportthatincludestheannualaverageexpendituresoftheDistrict's operationalfundsforthepreviousthreefiscalyearsatorbeforetheboardmeetingatwhichthe Boardadoptsitslevy.IntheeventtheDistrict'scombinedcashreservebalanceofits operationalfundsismorethan2.5timestheannualaverageexpendituresofthosefundsforthe previousthreefiscalyears,theBoardwilladoptandfilewithISBEareservereductionplanby December31.
5. MakeallpreparationsnecessaryfortheBoardtotimelyfileitsCertificateofTaxLevy,including preparationstocomplywiththeTruthinTaxationAct;filetheCertificateofTaxLevywiththe CountyClerkonorbeforethelastTuesdayinDecember.TheCertificateliststheamountof propertytaxmoneytobeprovidedforthevariousfundsinthebudget.
6 Submittheannualbudget,adeficitreductionplanifoneisrequiredbyISBEguidelines,and otherfinancialinformationtoISBEaccordingtoitsrequirements
AnyamendmentstothebudgetorCertificateofTaxLevyshallbemadeasprovidedintheSchool CodeandTruthinTaxationAct
BudgetAmendments TheBoardmayamendthebudgetbythesameprocedureasprovidedforintheoriginaladoption Implementation
TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallimplementtheDistrict'sbudgetandprovidetheBoardwitha monthlyfinancialreportthatincludesalldeficitfundbalances.Theamountbudgetedasthe expenditureineachfundisthemaximumamountthatmaybeexpendedforthatcategory,exceptwhen atransferoffundsisauthorizedbytheBoard.
TheBoardshallactonallinterfundloans,interfundtransfers,transferswithinfunds,andtransfersfrom theworkingcashfundorabatementsofit,ifoneexists.
LEGALREF.:
105ILCS5/10-17,5/10-2233,5/17-1,5/17-12,5/17-13,5/17-110,5/17-2A,5/17-32,5/17-11, 5/20-5,5/20-8,and5/20-10
35ILCS200/18-55etseq,TruthinTaxationLaw
23IllAdminCodePart100
CROSSREF:4:20(FundBalances),4:40(IncurringDebt),4:60(PurchasesandContracts),6:235 (AccesstoElectronicNetworks)
Adopted:December11,2023
Afteradoptionofthelegalbudget,theBoardofEducationwillpassaresolutiontolevyataxsufficient torealizereceiptsnedessarytooperateandadministerthebudgetfortheensuingyearwithinthe existinglegaltaxratelimitswhichmaybelevied
TheCountyClerkwilllwvyanadditionalamountsufficienttopaythescheduledprincipalandinterest paymentsforbondeddebt TheBoardofEducationwillconsiderabatingaportionofthislevy wheneverexcessivefundsaccumulateforthepurposeofdebtretirement
TaxAbatement
TheBoardmayconsiderrequestsfortaxabatement.
1. MinimumCriteriaforTaxAbatementRequests
a. Considerationwillonlybegivientocommercialand/orindustrialdevelopments(notresidential).
b Individualcommercialdevelopmentprojects(wheretheenduserisasinglecommercial enterprise)musthaveafinaltotalprojectedmarketvalueinexcessof$5,000,000 Multipleuser commercialdevelopments(whereendusersaremultiplecommercialenterprises)musthavea finaltotalaggregatemarketvalueover$15,000,000comprisedofindividualcommercial developmentprojectseachhavingaprojectedmarketvalueinexcessof$500,000
c Theamountoftherequestsmustnotexceed50%oftheprojectedtaxesinanygivenyear The abatementwillnotexceedaperiodoften(10)yearsandtheaggregateamountofabatedtaxes foralltaxingdistrictscombinedwillnotexceedthemaximumdictatedbylaw(35ILCS200/18165)
d. Requestswillonlybeconsideredforpropertylocatedincities,towns,orvillageswithinthe Districtwhichhaveadoptedreasonableandcustomaryresidentialsubdivisiondeveloper donationordinancesforschools
e. Eachrequestwillbeconsideredonitsownmerit;theBoardmayacceptorrejectandorallsuch requestswithoutexplanation.
2. ItemsRequiredtoConsiderTaxAbatementRequests
a Acommonandlegaldescriptionoftheproperty,includingsurveys,Sedwellmapsandthelike;
b Adescriptionofthebusiness(ie typeofbusiness,owners,etc);
c. Projectedbuildingschedule;
d Projectedmatketvalueofproperty/businessuponcompletionofconstruction;
e. Currenttaxbillsforthesubjectpremises;
f. Alistofallgovernmentalbodieswhoarebeingrequestedtoabatetaxesandthe amounts/percentagesofeach;
g Copiesofappraisalsofthepropertyandoftheprojectasbuilt;
h. Commitmentand/orinformationfromrepresentativesoffinancersofthedevelopmentsuitableto theBoardofEducation.
3. OtherRequirements
a. Allrequestsforabatementoftaxesshouldbereceivedatleast60dyaspriortowhenadecision isexpected.
b ThepetitioningorganizationwillmakeaformalpresentationtotheBoardandadministration, andprovideaccesstoallrevenuedata,experts,andadvisorsofthepetitioner
c AnybusinessreceivingspecialdispensationmustagreeinwritingtonotifytheDistrictiftheyare attemptingtohavetheirproperty'sassessmentloweredinsufficienttimefortheDistrictto
d Anyotheraspectsofanagreementasadvisedbylegalcounsel
e Eachbusinessreceivinganabatementmustagreethatifthemethodforassessingrealestate orthemethodforequalizingtheassessmentofrealestateisalteredsoastoadverselyimpact revenuereceivedbytheDistrict,theabatementswillcontinue,butthebusinessandtheDistrict willdevelopanyappropriateadjustmentinthemethodofcalculatingtheabatementsas necessarytoreducesuchabatementsinthesameproportionateamountasthereductionin revenuereceivedbytheDistrict
ADOPTED:March18,2013
4:15IdentityProtection Thecollection,storage,use,anddisclosureofsocialsecuritynumbersbytheSchoolDistrictshallbe consistentwithStateandfederallaws ThegoalsformanagingtheDistrict'scollection,storage,use, anddisclosureofsocialsecuritynumbersareto:
1 Limitallactivitiesinvolvingsocialsecuritynumberstothosecircumstancesthatareauthorized byStateorfederallaw
2. ProtecteachsocialsecuritynumbercollectedormaintainedbytheDistrictfromunauthorized disclosure.
TheSuperintendentisresponsibleforensuringthattheDistrictcomplieswiththeIdentityProtection Act,5ILCS179/.Compliancemeasuresshallincludeeachofthefollowing:
1. Allemployeeshavingaccesstosocialsecuritynumbersinthecourseofperformingtheirduties shallbetrainedtoprotecttheconfidentialityofsocialsecuritynumbers.Trainingshouldinclude instructionsontheproperhandlingofinformationcontainingsocialsecuritynumbersfromthe timeofcollectionthroughthedestructionoftheinformation.
2 Onlyemployeeswhoarerequiredtouseorhandleinformationordocumentsthatcontainsocial securitynumbersshallhaveaccesstosuchinformationordocuments.
3 Socialsecuritynumbersrequestedfromanindividualshallbeprovidedinamannerthatmakes thesocialsecuritynumbereasilyredactediftherecordisrequiredtobereleasedaspartofa publicrecordsrequest
4. Whencollectingasocialsecuritynumberoruponrequestbyanindividual,astatementofthe purpose(s)forwhichtheDistrictiscollectingandusingthesocialsecuritynumbershallbe provided Thestatedreasonforcollectionofthesocialsecuritynumbermustberelevanttothe documentedpurpose
5. Allemployeesmustbeadvisedofthispolicy’sexistenceandacopyofthepolicymustbemade availabletoeachemployee.Thepolicymustalsobemadeavailabletoanymemberofthe public,uponrequest.
6. Ifthispolicyisamended,employeeswillbeadvisedoftheexistenceoftheamendedpolicyand acopyoftheamendedpolicywillbemadeavailabletoeachemployee.
TheSuperintendentisalsoresponsibleforensuringtheDistrictcomplieswiththePersonalInformation ProtectionAct,815ILCS530/.Compliancemeasuresshallincludeeachofthefollowing:
1 Writtenorelectronicnotificationtoanindividualand,ifapplicable,theowneroftheinformation, asrequiredby815ILCS530/10wheneverhisorherpersonalinformationwasacquiredbyan unauthorizedperson;personalinformationmeanseither:
a. Anindividual’sfirstnameorfirstinitialandlastnameincombinationwithanyoneormore ofhisorher(i)socialsecuritynumber,(ii)driver’slicensenumberorStateidentification cardnumber,(iii)financialaccountinformation(withanyrequiredsecuritycodesor passwords),(iv)medicalinformation,(v)healthinsuranceinformation,and/or(vi)unique biometricdataorotheruniquephysicalordigitalrepresentationofbiometricdata,when eitherthenameorthedataelementsarenotencryptedorredactedorareencryptedor redactedbutthekeystounencryptorunredactorotherwisereadthenameordata elementshavebeenacquiredthroughthebreachofsecurity;or
b. Anindividual’susernameoremailaddress,incombinationwithapasswordorsecurity questionandanswerthatwouldpermitaccesstoanonlineaccount,wheneitherthe usernameoremailaddressorpassword orsecurityquestionandanswerarenot encryptedorredactedorareencryptedorredactedbutthekeystounencryptorunredact orotherwisereadthedataelementshavebeenobtainedthroughthebreachofsecurity
2. NotificationtotheIll.AttorneyGeneralasrequiredby815ILCS530/10,ifasinglebreachofthe
securitysystemrequirestheDistricttonotifymorethan500Illinoisresidents.
3 Cooperationwiththeowneroftheinformationinmattersrelatingtothebreach,ifapplicable,as requiredby815ILCS430/10
4 Disposalofmaterialscontainingpersonalinformationinamannerthatrendersthepersonal informationunreadable,unusable,andundecipherable;personalinformationhasthemeaning statedin#1,above
NoDistrictemployeeshallcollect,store,use,ordiscloseanindividual'ssocialsecuritynumberunless specificallyauthorizedbytheSuperintendent Thispolicyshallnotbeinterpretedasaguaranteeofthe confidentialityofsocialsecuritynumbersand/orotherpersonalinformation TheDistrictwillusebest effortstocomplywiththispolicy,butthispolicyshouldnotbeconstruedtoconveyanyrightsto protectionofinformationnototherwiseaffordedbylaw
TreatmentofPersonallyIdentifiableInformationUnderGrantAwards TheSuperintendentensuresthattheDistricttakesreasonablecybersecurityandothermeasuresto safeguardinformationincluding:(1)protectedpersonallyidentifiableinformation,(2)othertypesof informationthatafederalagency,pass-throughentity,orStateawardingagencydesignatesas sensitive,suchaspersonallyidentifiableinformation(PII)and(3)informationthattheDistrict considerstobesensitiveconsistentwithapplicablelawsregardingprivacyandconfidentiality (collectively,sensitiveinformation),whenadministeringfederalgrantawardsandStategrantawards governedbytheGrantAccountabilityandTransparencyAct(30ILCS708/).
TheSuperintendentshallestablishproceduresfortheidentification,handling,storage,access, disposalandoverallconfidentialityofsensitiveinformation.TheSuperintendentshallensurethat employeesandcontractorsresponsiblefortheadministrationofafederalorStateawardforthe Districtreceiveregulartraininginthesafeguardingofsensitiveinformation.Employeesmishandling sensitiveinformationaresubjecttodiscipline,uptoandincludingdismissal.
LEGALREF.:
2C.F.R.§200.303(e).
5ILCS179/,IdentityProtectionAct
30ILCS708/,GrantAccountabilityandTransparencyAct
815ILCS530/,PersonalInformationProtectionAct
CROSSREF:2:250(AccesstoDistrictPublicRecords),5:150(PersonnelRecords),7:340(Student Records),7:345(UseofEducationalTechnologies;StudentDataPrivacyandSecurity)
Adopted:June9,2025
BrookwoodSD167
4:20FundBalances TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallmaintainfundbalancesadequatetoensuretheDistrict'sability tomaintainlevelsofserviceandpayitsobligationsinapromptmannerinspiteofunforeseenevents orunexpectedexpenses TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallinformtheBoardwheneveritshould discussdrawinguponitsreservesorborrowingmoney
TheSchoolDistrictseekstomaintainayear-endfundbalancenolessthan40-50%percentofthe annualexpendituresineachfund
CROSSREF: 4:10(FiscalandBusinessManagement),4:80(AccountingandAudits)
Adopted:May13,2024
BrookwoodSD167
Revenue TheSuperintendentordesigneeisresponsibleformakingallclaimsforpropertytaxrevenue,State Aid,specialStatefundsforspecificprograms,federalfunds,andcategoricalgrants
Investments TheSuperintendentshalleitherappointaChiefInvestmentOfficerorserveasone.TheChief InvestmentOfficershallinvestmoneythatisnotrequiredforcurrentoperations,inaccordancewiththis policyandStatelaw.
TheChiefInvestmentOfficerandSuperintendentshallusethestandardofprudencewhenmaking investmentdecisions.Theyshallusethejudgmentandcare,undercircumstancesthenprevailing,that personsofprudence,discretion,andintelligenceexerciseinthemanagementoftheirownaffairs,not forspeculation,butforinvestment,consideringthesafetyoftheircapitalaswellasitsprobable income.
InvestmentObjectives TheobjectivesfortheSchoolDistrict'sinvestmentactivitiesare:
1 SafetyofPrincipal-Everyinvestmentismadewithsafetyastheprimaryandover-riding concern Eachinvestmenttransactionshallensurethatcapitalloss,whetherfromcreditor marketrisk,isavoided.
2 Liquidity-TheinvestmentportfolioshallprovidesufficientliquiditytopayDistrictobligationsas theybecomedue Inthisregard,thematurityandmarketabilityofinvestmentsshallbe considered
3 RateofReturn-Thehighestreturnoninvestmentsissought,consistentwiththepreservationof principalandprudentinvestmentprinciples
4. Diversification-Theinvestmentportfolioisdiversifiedastomaterialsandinvestments,as appropriatetothenature,purpose,andamountofthefunds.
AuthorizedInvestments TheChiefInvestmentOfficermayinvestDistrictfundsinanyinvestmentasauthorizedin30ILCS 235/2,andActsamendatorythereto
Exceptasprovidedherein,investmentsmaybemadeonlyinbanks,savingsbanks,savingsandloan associations,orcreditunionsthatareinsuredbytheFederalDepositInsuranceCorporationorother approvedshareinsurer
TheChiefInvestmentOfficerandSuperintendentshallregularlyconsidermaterial,relevant,and decision-usefulsustainabilityfactorsinevaluatinginvestmentdecisions,withintheboundsoffinancial andfiduciaryprudence Suchfactorsinclude,butarenotlimitedto:(1)corporategovernanceand leadershipfactors,(2)environmentalfactors,(3)socialcapitalfactors,(4)humancapitalfactors,and (5)businessmodelandinnovationfactors,asprovidedundertheIll.SustainableInvestingAct,30 ILCS238/.
SelectionofDepositories,InvestmentManagers,Dealers,andBrokers TheChiefInvestmentOfficershallestablishalistofauthorizeddepositories,investmentmanagers, dealersandbrokersbaseduponthecreditworthiness,reputation,minimumcapitalrequirements, qualificationsunderStatelaw,aswellasalonghistoryofdealingwithpublicfundentities TheBoard willreviewandapprovethelistatleastannually.
Inordertobeanauthorizeddepository,eachinstitutionmustsubmitcopiesofthelasttwosworn statementsofresourcesandliabilitiesorreportsofexaminationthattheinstitutionisrequiredto furnishtotheappropriateStateorfederalagency.Eachinstitutiondesignatedasadepositoryshall, whileactingassuchdepository,furnishtheDistrictwithacopyofallstatementsofresourcesand liabilitiesorallreportsofexaminationthatitisrequiredtofurnishtotheappropriateStateorfederal agency
Theaboveeligibilityrequirementsofabanktoreceiveorholdpublicdepositsdonotapplyto investmentsinaninterest-bearingsavingsaccount,demanddepositaccount,interest-bearing certificateofdeposit,orinterest-bearingtimedepositif:(1)theDistrictinitiatestheinvestmentator throughabanklocatedinIllinois,and(2)theinvestedpublicfundsareatalltimesfullyinsuredbyan agencyorinstrumentalityofthefederalgovernment
TheDistrictshallconsiderafinancialinstitution'srecordandcurrentleveloffinancialcommitmenttoits localcommunitywhendecidingwhethertodepositfundsinthatfinancialinstitution TheDistrictmay considerfactorsincluding:
1 ForfinancialinstitutionssubjecttothefederalCommunityReinvestmentActof1977(CRA),the currentandhistoricalratingsthatthefinancialinstitutionhasreceived,totheextentthatthose ratingsarepubliclyavailable,undertheCRA;
2. Anychangesinownership,management,policies,orpracticesofthefinancialinstitutionthat mayaffectthelevelofthefinancialinstitution'scommitmenttoitscommunity;
3. ThefinancialimpactthatthewithdrawalordenialofDistrictdepositsmighthaveonthefinancial institution;
4 ThefinancialimpacttotheDistrictasaresultofwithdrawingpublicfundsorrefusingtodeposit additionalpublicfundsinthefinancialinstitution;and
5. AnyadditionalburdenontheDistrict'sresourcesthatmightresultfromceasingtomaintain depositsofpublicfundsatthefinancialinstitutionunderconsideration
TheDistrictmaynotdepositpublicfundsinafinancialinstitutionsubjecttotheCRAunlessthe institutionhasacurrentratingofsatisfactoryoroutstandingundertheCRA.Wheninvestingor depositingpublicfunds,theDistrictmaygivepreferencetofinancialinstitutionsthathaveacurrent ratingofoutstandingundertheCRA
CollateralRequirements Allamountsdepositedorinvestedwithfinancialinstitutionsinexcessofanyinsurancelimitshallbe collateralizedinaccordancewiththePublicFundsInvestmentAct,30ILCS235/.TheSuperintendent ordesigneeshallkeeptheBoardinformedofcollateralagreements.
SafekeepingandCustodyArrangements ThepreferredmethodforsafekeepingistohavesecuritiesregisteredintheDistrict'snameandheld byathird-partycustodian.SafekeepingpracticesshouldqualifyfortheGovernmentalAccounting StandardsBoardStatementNo.3,DepositswithFinancialInstitutions,Investments(including RepurchaseAgreements),andReverseRepurchaseAgreements,CategoryI,thehighestrecognized safekeepingprocedures.
ControlsandReport TheChiefInvestmentOfficershallestablishasystemofinternalcontrolsandwrittenoperational procedurestopreventlossesarisingfromfraud,employeeerror,misrepresentationbythirdparties,or imprudentemployeeaction.
TheChiefInvestmentOfficershallprovideaquarterlyinvestmentreporttotheBoard Thereportwill:
(1)assesswhethertheinvestmentportfolioismeetingtheDistrict'sinvestmentobjectives,(2)identify eachsecuritybyclassortype,bookvalue,incomeearned,andmarketvalue,(3)identifythose institutionsprovidinginvestmentservicestotheDistrict,and(4)includeanyotherrelevantinformation. Theinvestmentportfolio'sperformanceshallbemeasuredbyappropriateandcreditableindustry standardsfortheinvestmenttype
TheBoardwilldetermine,afterreceivingtheSuperintendent'srecommendation,whichfundisinmost needofinterestincomeandtheSuperintendentshallexecuteatransfer.Thisprovisiondoesnotapply whentheuseofinterestearnedonaparticularfundisrestricted
EthicsandConflictsofInterest TheBoardandDistrictofficialswillavoidanyinvestmenttransactionorpracticethatinappearanceor factmightimpairpublicconfidence.BoardmembersareboundbytheBoardpolicy2:100,Board MemberConflictofInterest NoDistrictemployeehavinginfluenceontheDistrict'sinvestment decisionsshall:
1. Haveanyinterest,directlyorindirectly,inanyinvestmentsinwhichtheDistrictisauthorizedto invest,
2. Haveanyinterest,directlyorindirectly,inthesellers,sponsors,ormanagersofthose investments,or
3 Receive,inanymanner,compensationofanykindfromanyinvestmentsinthattheagencyis authorizedtoinvest
LEGALREF:
30ILCS235/,PublicFundsInvestmentAct
30ILCS238/,Ill.SustainableInvestingAct.
105ILCS5/8-7,5/10-22.44,5/17-1,and5/17-11.
CROSSREF.:2:100(BoardMemberConflictofInterest),4:10(FiscalandBusinessManagement), 4:80(AccountingandAudits)
Adopted:December16,2024
AllDistrictsecuritiesdisclosuresshallbegovernedbythispolicyandtheadministrativeprocedures issuedundertheauthorityofthispolicy
(a)Definitions
"DisclosureOfficer"--TheBusinessManageroftheDistrict,workingunderthesupervisionofthe Superintendent
"MSRB"--MunicipalSecuritiesRulemakingBoard
"EMMA" MSRB'sElectronicMunicipalMarketAccesssystem
"Undertakings"--continuingdisclosureundertakingsunderRule15c2-12oftheSecuritiesExchange Actof1934,asamended,andtheSecuritiesandExchangeCommission'sstatementsinenforcement actions
"OfficialStatements"--preliminaryandfinalofficialstatementsorofferingcircularsandany supplementsoramendmentsthereto,disseminatedbytheDistrictinconnectionwithanybonds, notes,certificatesorotherobligations
"AnnualFinancialInformation"--AnnualFinancialInformation,asrequiredbyanddefinedinthe UndertakingstobefiledwithEMMA
"EMMANotice" anynoticeofMaterialEventsorReportableEvents,eachasdefinedinthe Undertakings,andanyotherrequiredorvoluntarydisclosurestoEMMA
"Disclosures"-OfficialStatements,AnnualFinancialInformation,andEMMANotices,collectively
(b)OfficialStatements WheneveranOfficialStatementwillbedisseminatedinconnectionwiththe issuanceofobligationsbytheDistrict,theDisclosureOfficerwilloverseetheprocessofpreparingthe OfficialStatementpursuanttotheadministrativeprocedurestobeissuedbytheDisclosureOfficer consistentwiththispolicy
(c)AnnualFinancialInformation TheDisclosureOfficerwilloverseetheprocessofpreparingthe AnnualFinancialInformationpursuanttotheadministrativeprocedurestobeissuedbytheDisclosure Officerconsistentwiththispolicy
(d)EMMANotices WhenevertheDistrictdeterminestofileanEMMANotice,orwheneverthe DistrictdecidestomakeavoluntaryfilingtoEMMA,theDisclosureOfficerwilloverseetheprocessof preparingtheEMMANoticepursuanttotheadministrativeprocedurestobeissuedbytheDisclosure Officerconsistentwiththispolicy.
(e)AdditionalResponsibilitiesoftheDisclosureOfficer TheDisclosureOfficer,inadditiontothe specificresponsibilitiesoutlinedabove,shallhavegeneraloversightoftheentiredisclosureprocess, whichshallinclude:
1MaintainingappropriaterecordsofcompliancewiththisDisclosurePolicy(includingproofsof EMMAfilings)anddecisionsmadewithrespecttoissuesthathavebeenraised;
2EvaluatingtheeffectivenessoftheprocedurescontainedinthisDisclosurePolicy;and
3MakingrecommendationstotheBoardastowhetherrevisionsormodificationstothisDisclosure Policyareappropriate
(f)GeneralPrinciples
1.Allparticipantsinthedisclosureprocessshouldbeencouragedtoraisepotentialdisclosureitems atalltimesintheprocess.
2TheprocessofrevisingandupdatingtheDisclosuresshouldnotbeviewedasamechanical insertionofcurrentnumbers.Whileitisnotanticipatedthattherewillbemajorchangesintheformand contentoftheDisclosuresatthetimeofeachupdate,theDisclosureOfficershouldconsiderwhether suchchangesarenecessaryordesirableinordertomakesuretheDisclosuredoesnotmakeany untruestatementofamaterialfactoromittostateamaterialfactnecessaryordesirable,inorderto makethestatementsmade,inlightofthecircumstancesinwhichtheyweremade,notmisleadingat thetimeofeachupdate
3.WhenevertheDistrictreleasesinformation,whetherinwrittenorspokenform,thatmayreasonably beexpectedtoreachinvestors,itissaidtobe"speakingtothemarket."Whenspeakingtothe market,Districtofficialsmustbesurethatthereleasedinformationdoesnotmakeanyuntrue statementofamaterialfactoromittostateamaterialfactnecessaryordesirable,inordertomake thestatementsmade,inlightofthecircumstancesinwhichtheyweremade,notmisleading
4.WhilecareshouldbetakennottoshortcutoreliminateanystepsoutlinedinthisDisclosurePolicy onanadhocbasis,thereviewandmaintenanceoftheDisclosuresisafluidprocessand recommendationsforimprovementoftheseDisclosureProceduresshouldbesolicitedandregularly considered
5TheDisclosureOfficerisauthorizedtorequestandpayforattendanceatrelevantconferencesor presentationsorannualtrainingsessionsconductedbyoutsidecounsel,consultantsorexpertsin ordertoensureasufficientlevelofknowledgefortheeffectiveadministrationofthisDisclosurePolicy
ADOPTED:December8,2014 BrookwoodSD167
TheBusinessManagershallprovideearlynoticetotheBoardofEducationoftheDistrict'sneedto borrowmoney TheBusinessManagerordesigneeshallpreparealldocumentsandnotices necessaryfortheBoard,atitsdiscretion,to:(1)issueStateAidAnticipationCertificates,tax anticipationwarrants,workingcashfundbonds,bonds,notes,andotherevidenceofindebtedness,or (2)establishalineofcreditwithabankorotherfinancialinstitution TheSuperintendentshallnotifythe Ill StateBoardofEducationbeforetheDistrictissuesanyformoflong-termorshort-termdebtthatwill resultinoutstandingdebtthatexceeds75%ofthedebtlimitspecifiedinStatelaw.
BondIssueObligations InconnectionwiththeBoard’sissuanceofbonds,theBusinessManagershallberesponsiblefor ensuringtheDistrict’scompliancewithfederalsecuritieslaws,includingtheanti-fraudprovisionsof theSecuritiesActof1933,asamendedand,ifapplicable,thecontinuingdisclosureobligationsunder Rule15c2-12oftheSecuritiesExchangeActof1934,asamended
Additionally,inconnectionwiththeBoard’sissuanceofbonds,theinterestonwhichisexcludable fromgrossincomeforfederalincometaxpurposes,orwhichenabletheDistrictorbondholderto receiveotherfederaltaxbenefits,theBoardauthorizestheSuperintendenttoestablishwritten proceduresforpost-issuancecompliancemonitoringforsuchbondstoprotecttheirtax-exempt(or tax-advantaged)status.
TheBoardmaycontractwithoutsideprofessionals,suchasbondcounseland/oraqualifiedfinancial consultingfirm,toassistitinmeetingtherequirementsofthissubsection.
LEGALREF: 15USC §77aetseq,SecuritiesActof1933
15USC §78aetseq,SecuritiesExchangeActof1934
17C.F.R.§240.15c2-12.
30ILCS305/2,BondAuthorizationAct.
30ILCS352/,BondIssueNotificationAct.
30ILCS350/,LocalGovernmentDebtReformAct
50ILCS420/,TaxAnticipationNoteAct
105ILCS5/17-16,5/17-17,5/18-18,and5/19-1etseq
CROSSREF.:4:10(FiscalandBusinessManagement)
Adopted:May15,2023
InsufficientFundChecks TheSuperintendentordesigneeisresponsibleforcollectinguptothemaximumfeeauthorizedby StatelawforreturnedcheckswrittentotheDistrictthatarenothonoreduponpresentationtothe respectivebankorotherdepositoryinstitutionforanyreason TheSuperintendentisauthorizedto contacttheBoardAttorneywhenevernecessarytocollectthereturnedcheckamount,fee,collection costsandexpenses,andinterest
DelinquentDebtRecovery TheSuperintendentisauthorizedtoseekcollectionofdelinquentdebtowedtheDistricttothefullest extentofthelaw
ALocalDebtRecoveryProgrammaybeavailablethroughtheIllinoisOfficeoftheComptroller(IOC). Toparticipateinit,anintergovernmentalagreement(IGA)betweentheDistrictandtheIOCmustbein existence.TheIGAestablishesthetermsunderwhichtheDistrictmayreferadelinquentdebttothe IOCforanoffset(deduction) TheIOCmayexecuteanoffset,intheamountofthedelinquentdebt owedtotheDistrict,fromafuturepaymentthattheStatemakestoanindividualorentityresponsible forpayingthedelinquentdebt
TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallexecutetherequirementsoftheIGA Whileexecutingthe requirementsoftheIGA,theSuperintendentordesigneeisresponsible,withoutlimitation,foreachof thefollowing:
1 ProvidingaDistrict-wide,uniform,methodofnoticeanddueprocesstotheindividualorentity againstwhomaclaimfordelinquentdebtpayment(claim)ismade Writtennoticeandan opportunitytobeheardmustbegiventotheindividualorentityresponsibleforpayinga delinquentdebtbeforetheclaimiscertifiedtotheIOCforoffset Thenoticemuststatethe claim’samount,thereasonfortheamountdue,theclaim’sdateortimeperiod,anda descriptionoftheprocesstochallengetheclaim Ifreimbursablemealsorsnacksprovided undertheHunger-FreeStudents’BillofRightsActarethebasisoftheDistrict’sdelinquentdebt claimofnolessthan$500,thenoticemustbesenttoastudent’sparent(s)/guardian(s)only after:(a)thestudentowestheDistrictmorethanfivemealsand/orsnacks;(b)the Superintendentordesigneemade:(i)repeatedcontactstocollecttheamountsowed,and(ii) reasonableeffortstocollecttheamountdueforatleastoneyear;and(c)theDistrictrequested thestudent’sparent(s)/guardian(s)toapplyformealbenefitspursuanttopolicy4:130,Freeand Reduced-PriceFoodServices,andtheyeither:(i)didnotqualify,or(ii)refusedtoapply
2. Anindividualorentitychallengingaclaimshallbeprovidedaninformalproceedingtorefutethe claim’sexistence,amount,orcurrentcollectability;thedecisionfollowingthisproceedingshall bereviewable
a Ifawaiverofstudentfeesisrequestedasachallengetopayingtheclaim,andthewaiver ofstudentfeesisdenied,anappealofthedenialofafeewaiverrequestshallbehandled accordingto4:140,WaiverofStudentFees Ifnowaiverofstudentfeesisrequested, reviewsregardingpaymentoftheclaimshallbehandledaccordingtothispolicybefore certificationtotheIOCforoffset
b Ifapplicationformealbenefitspursuanttopolicy4:130,FreeandReduced-PriceFood Services,isrequestedasachallengetopayingtheclaim,andtherequestisdenied,an appealofthedenialoftherequestshallbehandledaccordingto4:130,Freeand Reduced-PriceFoodServices.Ifnorequestformealbenefitsisreceived,reviewofthe claim’spaymentshallbehandledaccordingtothispolicybeforecertificationtotheIOCfor offset.
3. CertifyingtotheIOCthatthedebtispastdueandlegallyenforceable,andnotifyingtheIOCof
anychangeinthestatusofanoffsetclaimfordelinquentdebt.
4 RespondingtorequestsforinformationfromtheIOCtofacilitatethepromptresolutionofany administrativereviewrequestsreceivedbytheIOC
LEGALREF: 15ILCS405/1005and1005d,StateComptrollerAct
105ILCS123/,Hunger-FreeStudents’BillofRightsAct.
810ILCS5/3-806,UniformCommercialCode.
Adopted:July10,2023
BrookwoodSD167
4:50PaymentProcedures TheTreasurershallpreparealistofalldueandpayablebills,indicatingvendornameandamount,and shallpresentittotheBoardofEducationinadvanceoftheBoard'sfirstregularmonthlymeetingor,if necessary,aspecialmeeting ThesebillsarereviewedbytheBoard,afterwhichtheymaybe approvedforpaymentbyBoardorder Approvalofallbillsshallbegivenbyarollcallvoteandthe votesshallberecordedintheminutes TheTreasurershallpaythebillsafterreceivingaBoardorder orpertinentportionsoftheBoardminutes,eveniftheminutesareunapproved,providedtheorderor minutesaresignedbytheBoardPresidentandSecretary,oramajorityoftheBoard.
TheTreasurerisauthorized,withoutfurtherBoardapproval,topaySocialSecuritytaxes,wages, pensioncontributions,utilitybills,andotherrecurringbills Thesedisbursementsshallbeincludedin thelistingofbillspresentedtotheBoard.
TheBoardauthorizestheSuperintendentordesigneetoestablishrevolvingfundsandapettycash fundsystemforschoolcafeterias,lunchrooms,athletics,orsimilarpurposes,providedsuchfundsare maintainedinaccordancewithBoardpolicy4:80,AccountingandAudits,andremaininthecustody ofanemployeewhoisproperlybondedaccordingtoStatelaw.
LEGALREF.: 105ILCS5/8-16,5/10-7,and5/10-2019
23IllAdminCode§10070
CROSSREF:4:55(UseofCreditandProcurementCards),4:60(PurchasesandContracts),4:80 (AccountingandAudits)
Adopted:June8,2020
BrookwoodSD167
TheSuperintendentandemployeesdesignatedbytheSuperintendentareauthorizedtouseDistrict creditandprocurementcardstosimplifytheacquisition,receipt,andpaymentofpurchasesandtravel expensesincurredontheDistrict'sbehalf Creditandprocurementcardsshallonlybeusedforthose expensesthatarefortheDistrict'sbenefitandserveavalidandproperpublicpurpose;theyshallnot beusedforpersonalpurchases Cardholdersareresponsibleforexercisingduecareandjudgment andforactingintheDistrict'sbestinterests
TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallmanagetheuseofDistrictcreditandprocurementcardsby employees ItistheBoard'sresponsibility,throughtheauditandapprovalprocess,todetermine whetherDistrictcreditandprocurementcardusebytheSuperintendentisappropriate
InadditiontotheotherlimitationscontainedinthisandotherBoardpolicies,Districtcreditand procurementcardsaregovernedbythefollowingrestrictions:
1 Creditand/orprocurementcardsmayonlybeusedtopaycertainjob-relatedexpensesorto makepurchasesonbehalfoftheBoardorDistrictoranystudentactivityfund,orforpurposes thatwouldotherwisebeaddressedthroughaconventionalrevolvingfund
2 TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallinstructtheissuingbanktoblockthecards'useat unapprovedmerchants
3. Eachcardholder,otherthantheSuperintendent,maychargenomorethan$500inasingle purchaseandnomorethan$1000withinagivenmonthwithoutpriorauthorizationfromthe Superintendent.
4 TheSuperintendentordesigneemustapprovetheuseofaDistrictcreditorprocurementcard wheneversuchuseisbytelephone,fax,andtheInternet.Permissionshallbewithheldwhenthe useviolatesanyBoardpolicy,isfromavendorwhosereputationhasnotbeenverified,orwould bemoreexpensivethanifanotheravailablepaymentmethodwereused.
5 Theconsequencesforunauthorizedpurchasesinclude,butarenotlimitedto,reimbursingthe Districtforthepurchaseamount,lossofcardholdingprivileges,and,ifmadebyanemployee, disciplineuptoandincludingdischarge
6 Allcardholdersmustsignastatementaffirmingthattheyarefamiliarwiththispolicy
7. TheSuperintendentshallimplementaprocesswherebyallpurchasesusingaDistrictcreditor procurementcardarereviewedandapprovedbysomeoneotherthanthecardholderor someoneunderthecardholder'ssupervision.
8 Cardholdersmustsubmittheoriginal,itemizedreceipttodocumentallpurchases
9 NoindividualmayuseaDistrictcreditorprocurementcardtomakepurchasesinamanner contrarytoStatelaw,including,butnotlimitedto,thebiddingandotherpurchasingrequirements in105ILCS5/10-2021,oranyBoardpolicy
10. TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallaccountforanyfinancialormaterialrewardorrebate offeredbythecompanyorinstitutionissuingtheDistrictcreditorprocurementcardandshall ensurethatitisusedfortheDistrict'sbenefit
LEGALREF.: 105ILCS5/10-20.21. 23IllAdminCode§10070(d)
CROSSREF:4:50(PaymentProcedures),4:60(PurchasesandContracts),4:80(Accountingand Audits),4:90(StudentActivityandFiduciaryFunds),5:60(Expenses)
Adopted:January9,2023
TheSuperintendentshallmanagetheDistrict'spurchasesandcontractsinaccordancewithStatelaw, thestandardssetforthinthispolicy,andotherapplicableBoardofEducationpolicies
StandardsforPurchasingandContracting AllpurchasesandcontractsshallbeenteredintoinaccordancewithapplicablefederalandStatelaw. TheBoardAttorneyshallbeconsultedasneededregardingthelegalrequirementsforpurchasesor contracts AllcontractsshallbeapprovedorauthorizedbytheBoard
AllpurchasesandcontractsshouldsupportarecognizedDistrictfunctionorpurposeaswellas provideforgoodqualityproductsandservicesatthelowestcost,withconsiderationforservice, reliability,anddeliverypromptness,andincompliancewithStatelaw Nopurchaseorcontractshallbe madeorenteredintoasaresultoffavoritism,extravagance,fraud,orcorruption
AdoptionoftheannualbudgetauthorizestheSuperintendentordesigneetopurchasebudgeted supplies,equipment,andservices,providedthatStatelawisfollowed.Purchasesofitemsoutside budgetparametersrequirepriorBoardapproval,exceptinanemergency
Notwithstandingtheabove,theSuperintendentshallnotcommittoanysingle,non-customary purchaseorexpenditure,excludingpersonnel,ofgreaterthan$3,000withoutpriorBoardapproval. WhenpresentingacontractorpurchaseforBoardapproval,theSuperintendentordesigneeshall ensurethatitcomplieswithapplicablefederalandStatelaw,includingbutnotlimitedto,those specifiedbelow:
1 Supplies,materials,orworkinvolvinganexpenditureinexcessof$35,000mustcomplywiththe Statelawbiddingprocedure,105ILCS5/10-2021,unlessspecificallyexempted
2. Construction,lease,orpurchaseofschoolbuildingsmustcomplywithStatelawandBoard policy4:150,FacilityManagementandBuildingPrograms.
3 Guaranteedenergysavingsmustcomplywith105ILCS5/19b-1etseq
4 Thirdpartynon-instructionalservicesmustcomplywith105ILCS5/10-2234c
5. Goodsandservicesthatareintendedtogeneraterevenueandotherremunerationsforthe Districtinexcessof$1,000,includingwithoutlimitationvendingmachinecontracts,sportsand otherattire,classrings,andphotographicservices,mustcomplywith105ILCS5/10-20.21(b-5). TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallkeeparecordof:(1)eachvendor,product,orservice provided,(2)theactualnetrevenueandnon-monetaryremunerationfromeachcontractor agreement,and(3)howtherevenuewasusedandtowhomthenon-monetaryremunerationwas distributed TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallreportthisinformationtotheBoardby completingthenecessaryformsthatmustbeattachedtotheDistrict'sannualbudget
6. Anycontracttopurchasefoodwithabidderorofferormustcomplywith105ILCS5/10-20.21(b10).
7. Thepurchaseofpaperandpaperproductsmustcomplywith105ILCS5/10-20.19candBoard policy4:70,ResourceConservation.
8 EachcontractorwiththeDistrictisboundbyeachofthefollowing:
a Inaccordancewith105ILCS5/10-219(f):(1)prohibitanyofitsemployeeswhoisorwas foundguiltyofacriminaloffenselistedin105ILCS5/10-219(c)and5/21B-80(c)tohave direct,dailycontactataDistrictschoolorschool-relatedactivitywithoneormore student(s);(2)prohibitanyofthecontractor'semployeesfromhavingdirect,dailycontact withoneormorestudentsiftheemployeewasfoundguiltyofanyoffensein5/21B-80(b) (certaindrugoffenses)untilsevenyearsfollowingtheendoftheemployee'ssentencefor thecriminaloffense;and(3)requireeachofitsemployeeswhowillhavedirect,daily contactwithstudent(s)tocooperateduringtheDistrict'sfingerprint-basedcriminalhistory
recordscheckonhimorher.
b Inaccordancewith105ILCS5/22-94:(1)prohibitanyofitsemployeesfromhavingdirect contactwithchildrenorstudentsifthecontractorhasnotperformedasexualmisconduct relatedemploymenthistoryreview(EHR)oftheemployeeoriftheDistrictobjectstothe employee’sassignmentbasedontheemployee’sinvolvementinaninstanceofsexual misconductasprovidedin105ILCS5/22-94(j)(3),whichthecontractorisrequiredto disclose;(2)discipline,uptoandincludingterminationordenialofemployment,any employeewhoprovidesfalseinformationorwillfullyfailstodiscloseinformationrequired bytheEHR;(3)maintainallrecordsofEHRsandprovidetheDistrictaccesstosuch recordsuponrequest;and(4)refrainfromenteringintoanyagreementsprohibitedby105 ILCS5/22-94(g)
c. Inaccordancewith105ILCS5/24-5:(1)concerningeachnewemployeeofacontractor thatprovidesservicestostudentsorinschools,providetheDistrictwithevidenceof physicalfitnesstoperformthedutiesassignedandfreedomfromcommunicabledisease; and(2)requireanyneworexistingemployeewhoprovidesservicestostudentsorin schoolstocompleteadditionalhealthexaminationsasrequiredbytheDistrictandbe subjecttoadditionalhealthexaminations,includingtuberculosisscreening,asrequiredby theIll Dept ofPublicHealthrulesororderofalocalhealthofficial
9 Anypavementengineeringprojectusingacoaltar-basedsealantproductorhighpolycyclic aromatichydrocarbonsealantproductforpavementengineering-relatedusemustcomplywith theCoalTarSealantDisclosureAct
10. Design-buildcontractsmustcomplywith105ILCS5/15A-1etseq.
11. Anynewcontractforadistrict-administeredassessmentmustcomplywith105ILCS5/10-20.86.
12 PurchasesmadewithfederalorStateawardsmustcomplywith2CFR Part200and30ILCS 708/,asapplicable,andanytermsoftheaward
TheSuperintendentordesigneeshall:(1)executethereportingandwebsitepostingmandatesin StatelawconcerningDistrictcontracts,and(2)monitorthedischargeofcontracts,contractors' performances,andthequalityandvalueofservicesorproductsbeingprovided
LEGALREF:
2C.F.R.Part200.
105ILCS5/10-20.19c,5/10-20.21,5/10-20.86,5/10-21.9,5/10-22.34c,5/15A-1etseq.,5/19b-1et seq.,5/22-94,and5/24-5.
30ILCS708/,GrantAccountabilityandTransparencyAct.
410ILCS170/,CoalTarSealantDisclosureAct
820ILCS130/,PrevailingWageAct
CROSSREF:2:100(BoardMemberConflictofInterest),4:70(ResourceConservation),4:150 (FacilityManagementandBuildingPrograms),4:175(ConvictedChildSexOffender;Screening; Notifications),5:90(AbusedandNeglectedChildReporting)
Adopted:December16,2024 BrookwoodSD167
TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallmanageaprogramofenergyandresourceconservationforthe Districtthatincludes:
1 Periodicreviewofprocurementproceduresandspecificationstoensurethatpurchased productsandsuppliesarereusable,durable,ormadefromrecycledmaterials,ifeconomically andpracticallyfeasible
2. Purchasingrecycledpaperandpaperproductsinamountsthatwill,ataminimum,meetthe specificationsintheSchoolCode,ifeconomicallyandpracticallyfeasible.
3 Periodicreviewofproceduresonthereductionofsolidwastegeneratedbyacademic, administrative,andotherinstitutionalfunctions.Theseproceduresshall:(a)requirerecyclingthe District'swastestream,includinglandscapewaste,computerpaper,andwhiteofficepaper,if economicallyandpracticallyfeasible;(b)includeinvestigationofthefeasibilityofpotential marketsforotherrecyclablematerialsthatarepresentintheDistrict'swastestream;and(c) establishagoalforthereductionintheamountofsolidwastegeneratedbytheDistrict,whenit iseconomicallyandpracticallyfeasibletodoso.
4. Energyconservationmeasures.
LEGALREF:
105ILCS5/10-2019cand5/19b
CROSSREF:4:60(PurchasesandContracts),4:150(FacilityManagementandBuildingPrograms)
Adopted:August12,2024
4:80AccountingandAudits TheSchoolDistrict'saccountingandauditservicesshallcomplywiththeRequirementsfor Accounting,Budgeting,FinancialReporting,andAuditing,asadoptedbytheIll StateBoardof Education(ISBE),Stateandfederallawsandregulations,andgenerallyacceptedaccounting principles.Determinationofliabilitiesandassets,prioritizationofexpendituresofgovernmentalfunds, andprovisionsforaccountingdisclosuresshallbemadeinaccordancewithgovernmentaccounting standardsasdirectedbytheauditordesignatedbytheBoard.TheSuperintendent,inadditiontoother assignedfinancialresponsibilities,shallreportmonthlyontheDistrict'sfinancialperformance,both incomeandexpense,inrelationtothefinancialplanrepresentedinthebudget.
AnnualAudit Atthecloseofeachfiscalyear,theSuperintendentshallarrangeanauditoftheDistrictfunds, accounts,statements,andotherfinancialmatters.Theauditshallbeperformedbyanindependent certifiedpublicaccountantdesignatedbytheBoardandbeconductedinconformancewith prescribedstandardsandlegalrequirements.Acompleteanddetailedwrittenauditreportshallbe providedtoeachBoardmemberandtotheSuperintendent.TheSuperintendentshallannually,onor beforeOctober15,submitanoriginalandonecopyoftheaudittotheRegionalSuperintendentof Schools
AnnualFinancialReport TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallannuallyprepareandsubmittheAnnualFinancialReportona timelybasisusingtheformadoptedbytheIllinoisStateBoardofEducation.TheSuperintendentshall reviewanddiscusstheAnnualFinancialReportwiththeBoardbeforeitissubmitted.
Inventories TheSuperintendentordesigneeisresponsibleforestablishingandmaintainingaccurateinventory records Theinventoryrecordofsuppliesandequipmentshallincludeadescriptionofeachitem, quantity,location,purchasedate,andcostorestimatedreplacementcost,unlessthesuppliesand equipmentareacquiredbytheDistrictpursuanttoafederalorStategrantaward,inwhichcasethe inventoryrecordshallalsoincludetheinformationrequiredby2C.F.R.§200.313,ifapplicable.The SuperintendentshallestablishproceduresforthemanagementofpropertyacquiredbytheDistrict undergrantawardsthatcomplywithfederalandStatelaw.
CapitalizationThreshold Tobeconsideredacapitalassetforfinancialreportingpurposes,acapitalitemmustbeatorabovea capitalizationthresholdof$10,000andhaveanestimatedusefullifegreaterthanoneyear.
DispositionofDistrictProperty TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallnotifytheBoard,asnecessary,ofthefollowingsothattheBoard mayconsideritsdisposition:(1)Districtpersonalproperty(propertyotherthanbuildingsandland)that isnolongerneededforschoolpurposes,and(2)schoolsite,building,orotherrealestatethatis unnecessary,unsuitable,orinconvenient Notwithstandingtheabove,theSuperintendentordesignee mayunilaterallydisposeofpersonalpropertyofadiminutivevalue.TheSuperintendentshallestablish proceduresforthedispositionand,whenpermittedbythetermsandconditionsoftheaward,the retentionofpropertyacquiredbytheDistrictundergrantawardsthatcomplywithfederalandState law.
TaxableFringeBenefits TheSuperintendentordesigneeshall:(1)requirethatalluseofDistrictpropertyorequipmentby
employeesisfortheDistrict'sconvenienceandbestinterestsunlessitisaBoard-approvedfringe benefit,and(2)ensurecompliancewiththeInternalRevenueServiceregulationsregardingwhento reportanemployee'spersonaluseofDistrictpropertyorequipmentastaxablecompensation.
ControlsforRevolvingFundsandPettyCash RevolvingfundsandthepettycashsystemareestablishedinBoardpolicy4:50,Payment Procedures.TheSuperintendentshall:(1)designateacustodianforeachrevolvingfundandpetty cashfund,(2)obtainabondforeachfundcustodian,and(3)maintainthefundsincompliancewiththis policy,Statelaw,andIllinoisStateBoardofEducationrules Acheckforthepettycashfundmaybe drawnpayabletothedesignatedpettycashcustodian Eachrevolvingfundshallbemaintainedina bankthathasbeenapprovedbytheBoardandestablishedinanamountapprovedbythe Superintendentconsistentwiththeannualbudget Allexpendituresfromthesebankaccountsmustbe directlyrelatedtothepurposeforwhichtheaccountwasestablishedandsupportedwith documentation,includingsignedinvoicesorreceipts Alldepositsintothesebankaccountsmustbe accompaniedwithacleardescriptionoftheirintendedpurpose TheSuperintendentordesigneeshall includecheckswrittentoreimburserevolvingfundsontheBoard'smonthlylistingofbillsindicatingthe recipientandincludinganexplanation.
ControlRequirementsforChecks TheBoardmustapproveallbankaccountsopenedorestablishedintheDistrict'soraDistrict school'snameorwiththeDistrict'sFederalEmployerIdentificationNumber Allchecksissuedbythe SchoolDistrictmustbesignedbyanauthorizeddistrictemployeewhoishim/herselfnottherecipient ofthecheck,northeimmediatesupervisorofthepersonreceivingthecheck,exceptthatchecksfrom accountscontainingstudentactivityfundsorfiduciaryfundsandchecksfromrevolvingaccountsmay besignedbytheirrespectiveaccountcustodians.
InternalControls TheSuperintendentisprimarilyresponsibleforestablishingandimplementingasystemofinternal controlsforsafeguardingtheDistrict'sfinancialcondition;theBoard,however,willoverseethese safeguards Thecontrolobjectivesaretoensureefficientbusinessandfinancialpractices,reliable financialreporting,andcompliancewithStatelawandBoardpolicies,andtopreventlossesfrom fraud,waste,andabuse,aswellasemployeeerror,misrepresentationbythirdparties,orother imprudentemployeeaction.
TheDistrict'ssystemofinternalcontrolsshallincludethefollowing:
1 Allfinancialtransactionsmustbeproperlyauthorizedanddocumented
2. Financialrecordsanddatamustbeaccurateandcomplete.
3. Accountspayablemustbeaccurateandpunctual.
4 Districtassetsmustbeprotectedfromlossormisuse
5. Incompatibledutiesshouldbesegregated,ifpossible.
6 Accountingrecordsmustbeperiodicallyreconciled
7 Equipmentandsuppliesmustbesafeguarded
8. Staffmemberswithfinancialorbusinessresponsibilitiesmustbeproperlytrainedand supervised,andmustperformtheirresponsibilitieswithutmostcareandcompetence.
9 Anyunnecessaryweaknessesorfinancialrisksmustbepromptlycorrected
TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallannuallyaudittheDistrict'sfinancialandbusinessoperationsfor compliancewithestablishedinternalcontrolsandprovidetheresultstotheBoard TheBoardmay fromtime-to-timeengageathird-partytoauditinternalcontrolsinadditiontotheannualaudit
2C.F.R.§200etseq.
30ILCS708/,GrantAccountabilityandTransparencyAct,implementedby44IllAdminCode7000et seq
105ILCS5/2-327,5/2-328,5/3-7,5/3-151,5/5-22,5/10-214,5/10-2019,5/10-228,and5/17-1et seq
23IllAdminCodePart100
CROSSREF:4:10(FiscalandBusinessManagement),4:50(PaymentProcedures),4:55(Useof CreditandProcurementCards),4:90(StudentActivityandFiduciaryFunds)
Adopted:June9,2025
BrookwoodSD167
4:90StudentActivityandFiduciaryFunds TheBoardofEducation,upontheSuperintendentordesignee'srecommendation,establishesstudent activityfundstobemanagedbystudentorganizationsundertheguidanceanddirectionofastaff memberforeducational,recreational,orculturalpurposes TheBoard,upontheSuperintendentor designee’srecommendation,alsoestablishesfiduciaryfundstobesupervisedbytheSuperintendent ordesignee TheDistricthascustodialresponsibilitiesforfiduciaryfundsbutnodirectinvolvementin themanagementofsuchfunds
StudentActivityFunds TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallberesponsibleforsupervisingstudentactivityfundsin accordancewithBoardpolicy,4:80,AccountingandAudits;Statelaw;andtheIll StateBoardof Education(ISBE)rulesforstudentactivityfunds TheBoardwillappointatreasurerforeachfundto serveasthefund'ssolecustodianandbebondedinaccordancewiththeSchoolCode Thetreasurer shallhavealloftheauthorityandresponsibilitiesspecifictothetreasurerlistedinISBErulesforschool activityfunds,exceptthatthetreasurerisnotauthorizedtomakeloansbetweenactivityfunds.
UnlessotherwiseinstructedbytheBoard,astudentactivityfund'sbalancewillcarryovertothenext fiscalyear.Anaccountcontainingstudentactivityfundsthatisinactivefor12consecutivemonthsshall beclosedanditsfundstransferredtoanotherstudentactivityfundorauthorizedfundwithasimilar purpose.
FiduciaryFunds TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallberesponsibleforsupervisingfiduciaryfundsinaccordance withBoardpolicy4:80,AccountingandAudits;Statelaw;andISBErulesforfiduciaryfunds.The Boardwillappointatreasurerforeachfundtoserveasthefund’ssolecustodianandbebondedin accordancewiththeSchoolCode.Thetreasurershallhavealloftheresponsibilitiesspecifictothe treasurerlistedintheISBErulesforfiduciaryfunds.
LEGALREF.: 105ILCS5/8-2and5/10-2019
23IllAdminCode§§10020,10080,and10085
CROSSREF:4:80(AccountingandAudits),7:325(StudentFundraisingActivities)
Adopted:January11,2021
4:100InsuranceManagement TheSuperintendentshallrecommendandmaintainallinsuranceprogramsthatprovidethebroadest andmostcompletecoverageavailableatthemosteconomicalcost,consistentwithsoundinsurance principles
Theinsuranceprogramshallincludeeachofthefollowing:
1. LiabilitycoveragetoinsureagainstanylossorliabilityoftheSchoolDistrictandthelisted individualsagainstcivilrightsdamageclaimsandsuits,constitutionalrightsdamageclaimsand suits,anddeathandbodilyinjuryandpropertydamageclaimsandsuits,includingdefense costs,whendamagesaresoughtfornegligentorwrongfulactsallegedlycommittedinthescope ofemploymentorundertheBoard'sdirectionorrelatedtoanymentoringservicesprovidedto theDistrict'slicensedstaffmembers;BoardofEducationmembers;employees;volunteer personnelauthorizedby105ILCS5/10-2234,5/10-2234a,and5/10-2234b;mentorsof licensedstaffmembersauthorizedin105ILCS5/21A-5etseq (newteacher),105ILCS5/23.53a(newprincipal),and2-3.53b(newsuperintendents);andstudentteachers.
2 Accidentand/orhealthinsuranceonagrouporindividualbasisforstudentsingrades kindergartenthrough8participatinginanyschool-sponsoredathleticactivity
3. Comprehensivepropertyinsurancecoveringabroadrangeofcausesoflossinvolvingbuilding andpersonalproperty.Thecoverageamountshallnormallybeforthereplacementcostorthe insurablevalue
4. Workers'Compensationtoprotectindividualemployeesagainstfinanciallossincaseofaworkrelatedinjury,certaintypesofdisease,ordeathincurredinanemployee-relatedsituation.
StudentInsurance TheBoardshallannuallydesignateacompanytoofferstudentaccidentinsurancecoverage The Boarddoesnotendorsetheplannorrecommendthatparents/guardianssecurethecoverage,and anycontractisbetweentheparents/guardiansandthecompany
LEGALREF:
ConsolidatedOmnibusBudgetReconciliationAct,Pub L 99-272,§10001,26USC §4980B(f),42 USC §300bb-1etseq
105ILCS5/2-353a,5/2-353b,5/10-2020,5/10-223,5/10-223a,5/10-223b,5/10-223f,5/102234,5/10-2234a,5/10-2234b,5/21A-5etseq,and5/22-15
215ILCS5/,Ill.InsuranceCode.
750ILCS75/,Ill.ReligiousFreedomProtectionandCivilUnionAct.
820ILCS305/,Workers’CompensationAct.
CROSSREF:7:300(ExtracurricularAthletics)
Adopted:July10,2023
TheDistrictshallprovidefreetransportationforanystudentintheDistrictwhoresides:(1)ata distanceofoneandone-halfmilesormorefromhisorherassignedschool,unlesstheBoardof EducationhascertifiedtotheIll StateBoardofEducationthatadequatepublictransportationis available,or(2)ifadequatepublictransportationisnotavailable,withinoneandone-halfmilesfrom hisorherassignedschoolwherewalkingto orfromschoolortoorfromapick-uppointorbusstop wouldconstituteaserioussafetyhazardduetoeither(a)vehiculartrafficorrailcrossingor(b)a courseorpatternofcriminalactivity,asdefinedintheIll.StreetgangTerrorismOmnibusPrevention Act,740ILCS147/.TheDistrictmayprovidetransportationforotherstudentsresidingwithinoneand one-halfmilesfromtheirassignedschool.Astudent'sparent(s)/guardian(s)mayfileapetitionwiththe Boardrequestingtransportationduetotheexistenceofaserioussafetyhazard Freetransportation serviceandvehicleadaptationisprovidedforaspecialeducationstudentifincludedinthestudent's individualizededucationalprogram TheDistrictmayprovidetransportationtoandfromschoolsponsoredactivities Non-publicschoolstudentsshallbetransportedinaccordancewithStatelaw HomelessstudentsshallbetransportedinaccordancewithSection45/1-15oftheEducationfor HomelessChildrenAct FostercarestudentsshallbetransportedinaccordancewithSection6312(c) (5)(B)oftheElementaryandSecondaryEducationAct
BusschedulesandroutesshallbedeterminedbytheBusinessManagerandshallbealteredonlywith theBusinessManager'sapprovalanddirection Insettingtheroutes,thepick-upanddischargepoints shouldbeassafeforstudentsaspossible
Noschoolemployeemaytransportstudentsinschoolorprivatevehiclesunlessauthorizedbythe administration
Everyvehicleregularlyusedforthetransportationofstudentsmustpasssafetyinspectionsin accordancewithStatelawandIll Dept ofTransportationregulations Thestrobelightonaschoolbus maybeilluminatedonlywhenthebusisactuallybeingusedasaschoolbusand(1)isstoppingor stoppedforloadingordischargingstudentsonahighwayoutsideanurbanarea,or(2)isbearingone ormorestudents
AllcontractsforcharterbusservicesmustcontaintheclauseprescribedbyStatelawregarding criminalbackgroundchecksforbusdrivers
Pre-TripandPost-TripVehicleInspection
TheSuperintendentordesigneeshalldevelopandimplementapre-triporcellularradio telecommunicationdeviceandpost-tripinspectionproceduretoensurethattheschoolbusdriver:(1) teststhetwo-wayradioandensuresthatitisfunctioningproperlybeforethebusisoperated,and(2) walkstotherearofthebusbeforeleavingthebusattheendofeachroute,workshift,orworkday,to checkthebusforchildrenorotherpassengersinthebus
LEGALREF:
20USC §6312(c)(5)(B),ElementaryandSecondaryEducationAct
42U.S.C.§11431etseq.,McKinney-VentoHomelessAssistanceAct.
105ILCS5/10-22.22and5/29-1etseq.
105ILCS45/1-15and/1-17
625ILCS5/1-1483a-5,5/1-182,5/11-14141,5/12-8131,5/12-815,5/12-816,5/12-821,and5/13109
23IllAdminCode§§1510and226750;Part120
CROSSREF:4:170(Safety),5:100(StaffDevelopmentProgram),5:120(EmployeeEthics;Codeof ProfessionalConduct;andConflictofInterest),5:280(DutiesandQualifications),6:140(Educationof HomelessChildren),6:170(TitleIPrograms),7:220(BusConduct)
Adopted:May13,2024
BrookwoodSD167
4:112CharterCoachRequirements Allchartercoachcompaniesusedtotransportstudentstoandfromschoolrelatedacademic,athletic, orextra-curriculareventsshallprovidethefollowinginformationtotheDistrictatleastpriortothe transportationofstudents:1)proofofinsurance;2)fullnameofthedriverassignedtotransport studentsonthedayoftheevent;3)driver'slicensenumberandstateofissuanceofassigneddriver; 4)Illinoisfilenumberfornon-Illinoisassigneddrivers;5)dateofevent Everydrivershallholdavalid andproperlyclassifiedcommercialdriver'slicense Nodrivershalldriveacharterbustotransport DistrictstudentsunlessanduntiltheaboveinformationhasbeenprovidedtotheDistrict.
Additionally,alldriverspriortoprovidingtransportationforDistrictstudentsmustbeincompliancewith allapplicableStatelawsincludingSection10-2021aoftheIllinoisSchoolCode
ADOPTED:March18,2013
BrookwoodSD167
GoodnutritionshallbepromotedintheDistrict'smealprogramsandinotherfoodandbeveragesthat aresoldtostudentsduringtheschoolday TheSuperintendentshallmanageafoodserviceprogram thatcomplieswiththispolicyandisinalignmentwithBoardofEducationpolicy6:50,School Wellness.
Foodorbeverageitemssoldtostudentsaspartofareimbursablemealunderfederallawmustfollow thenutritionstandardsspecifiedintheUS Dept ofAgriculturerulesthatimplementtheNational SchoolLunchandChildNutritionActs.Schoolsbeingreimbursedformealsundertheselawsare participatingschools.
Thefoodserviceprograminparticipatingschoolsshallcomplywiththenutritionstandardsspecifiedin theU.S.Dept.ofAgriculture'sSmartSnacksruleswhenitofferscompetitivefoodstostudentsonthe schoolcampusduringtheschoolday.Competitivefoodsareallfoodandbeveragesthatareoffered byanyperson,organizationorentityforsaletostudentsontheschoolcampusduringtheschoolday thatarenotreimbursedunderprogramsauthorizedbyfederallaw Thefoodserviceprogramsin participatingschoolsshallalsocomplywithanyapplicablemandatesintheIllinoisStateBoardof Education'sSchoolFoodServicerulesimplementingthesefederallawsandtheIll SchoolBreakfast andLunchProgramAct
AllrevenuefromthesaleofanyfoodorbeveragessoldincompetitionwiththeSchoolBreakfast ProgramorNationalSchoolLunchProgramtostudentsinfoodserviceareasduringthemealperiod shallaccruetothenonprofitschoollunchprogramaccount
LEGALREF:
RussellB.NationalSchoolLunchAct,42U.S.C.§1751etseq.
ChildNutritionActof1966,42U.S.C.§1771etseq.
7C.F.R.Parts210(NationalSchoolLunchProgram)and220(SchoolBreakfastProgram).
105ILCS125/,SchoolBreakfastandLunchProgramAct
23IllAdminCodePart305,SchoolFoodService
CROSSREF:4:130(FreeandReduced-PriceFoodServices),6:50(SchoolWellness)
Adopted:January10,2022
Notice TheSuperintendentshallberesponsibleforimplementingtheDistrict'sfreeandreduced-pricefood servicespolicyandallapplicableprograms
IfStatefundingisavailablefortheHealthySchoolMealsforAllProgram,theBoardwillannually determineifitwillparticipateintheprogram.
EligibilityCriteriaandSelectionofChildren Astudent'seligibilityforfreeandreduced-pricefoodservicesshallbedeterminedbytheincome eligibilityguidelines,family-sizeincomestandards,setannuallybytheU.S.Dept.ofAgricultureand distributedbytheIllinoisStateBoardofEducation.Fromtimetotime,theincomeeligibilityguidelines andstandardsmaynotbenecessarywhenreimbursementsforstudents'freebreakfastsandlunches areclaimedthroughtheU.S.Depts.ofAgricultureandEducation'sCommunityEligibilityProvision (CEP).WhenclaimingtheCEP,theDistrictwillfollowitsrequirements.
Notification Atthebeginningofeachschoolyear,byletter,theDistrictshallnotifystudentsandtheir parents/guardiansof:(1)eligibilityrequirementsforfreeandreduced-pricefoodservice;(2)the applicationprocess;(3)thenameandtelephonenumberofacontactpersonfortheprogram;and(4) otherinformationrequiredbyfederallaw.TheSuperintendentshallprovidethesameinformationto: (1)informationalmedia,thelocalunemploymentoffice,andanymajorareaemployerscontemplating layoffs;and(2)theDistrict'swebsite(ifapplicable),allschoolnewsletters,orstudents'registration materials Parents/guardiansenrollingachildintheDistrictforthefirsttime,anytimeduringtheschool year,shallreceivetheeligibilityinformation
NondiscriminationAssurance TheDistrictshallavoidpubliclyidentifyingstudentsreceivingfreeorreduced-pricemealsandshall usemethodsforcollectingmealpaymentsthatpreventidentificationofchildrenreceivingassistance.
Appeal AfamilymayappealtheDistrict'sdecisiontodenyanapplicationforfreeandreduced-pricefood servicesortoterminatesuchservicesasoutlinedbytheU.S.Dept.ofAgriculturein7C.F.R.§245.7, DeterminingEligibilityforFreeandReduced-PriceMealsandFreeMilkinSchools.The Superintendentshallestablishahearingprocedureforadverseeligibilitydecisionsandprovideby mailacopyofthemtothefamily.TheDistrictmayalsousetheseprocedurestochallengeachild's continuedeligibilityforfreeorreduced-pricemealsormilk.
Duringanappeal,studentspreviouslyreceivingfoodservicebenefitsshallnothavetheirbenefits terminated.Studentswhoweredeniedbenefitsshallnotreceivebenefitsduringtheappeal.Thestatus ofastudent’sappealoreligibilityforfreeorreduced-pricefoodservicesshallnotrelievetheDistrictof itsobligationtoprovidehimorherwithafreemealorsnackundertheHunger-FreeStudents’Billof RightsActifheorsherequestsone,regardlessofhisorherabilitytopay
TheSuperintendentshallkeeponfileforaperiodofthreeyearsarecordofanyappealsmadeand thehearingrecord.TheDistrictshallalsomaintainaccurateandcompleterecordsshowingthedata andmethodusedtodeterminethenumberofeligiblestudentsservedfreeandreduced-pricefood services Theserecordsshallbemaintainedforthreeyears
U.S.Dept.ofAgriculture,FoodandNutritionService,NationalSchoolLunchProgram,7C.F.R.Part 210.
U.S.Dept.ofAgriculture,FoodandNutritionService,DeterminingEligibilityforFreeandReducedPriceMealsandFreeMilkinSchools,7C.F.R.Part245.
105ILCS123/,Hunger-FreeStudents’BillofRightsAct 105ILCS125/,SchoolBreakfastandLunchProgramAct
105ILCS126/,ChildhoodHungerReliefAct 23IllAdminCode§30510etseq
Adopted:December11,2023
BrookwoodSD167
4:130-EExhibit-FreeandReduced-PriceFoodServices;MealCharge Notifications
OnDistrictletterhead,website,instudenthandbook,newsletters,bulletins,and/orcalendars
Date:
To: Parents/Guardians,Students,andStaff
Re: EligibilityandMealChargeNotifications
Thefollowingnotificationisprovidedtoallhouseholdsofstudentsatthebeginningofeachschoolyear asfederallyrequirednotificationregardingeligibilityrequirementsandtheapplicationprocessforthe freeandreduced-pricefoodservicesthatarelistedinBoardpolicy4:130,FreeandReduced-Price FoodServices,and4:140,WaiverofStudentFees.Thisnotificationisalsoprovidedtohouseholds ofstudentstransferringtotheDistrictduringtheschoolyear Formoreinformation,see wwwfnsusdagov/school-meals/unpaid-meal-charges,and/orcontacttheBuildingPrincipalor designee
FreeandReduced-PriceFoodServicesEligibility Whentheparents/guardiansofstudentsareunabletopayfortheirchild(ren)’smealservices,meal chargeswillapplyperastudent’seligibilitycategoryandwillbeprocessedbytheDistrictaccordingly.
Astudent’seligibilityforfreeandreduced-pricefoodservicesshallbedeterminedbytheincome eligibilityguidelines,family-sizeincomestandards,setannuallybytheU.S.Dept.ofAgriculture,and distributedbytheIll.StateBoardofEducation.
MealChargesforMealsProvidedbytheDistrict TheBuildingPrincipalandDistrictstaffwillworkjointlytopreventmealchargesfromaccumulating EveryefforttocollectallfundsduetotheDistrictwillbemadeonaregularbasisandbeforetheendof theschoolyear.ContactyourBuildingPrincipalordesigneeaboutwhetheryourchild(ren)’scharges maybecarriedoverattheendoftheschoolyear,i.e.,beyondJune30th.
UnpaidmealchargesareconsidereddelinquentdebtwhenpaymentisoverdueasdefinedbyBoard policy4:45,InsufficientFundChecksandDebtRecoveryandtheHunger-FreeStudents’Billof RightsAct(105ILCS123/).TheDistrictwillmakereasonableeffortstocollectchargesclassifiedas delinquentdebt,includingrepeatedcontactstocollecttheamountsand,whennecessary,requesting thatthestudent'sparent(s)/guardian(s)applyformealbenefitstodetermineifthestudentqualifiesfor suchbenefitsunderBoardpolicy4:130,FreeandReduced-PriceFoodServices TheDistrictwill provideafederallyreimbursablemealorsnacktoastudentwhorequestsone,regardlessofthe student'sabilitytopayornegativeaccountbalance
Whenastudent’sfundsarelowandwhenthereisanegativebalance,reminderswillbeprovidedto thestaff,students,andtheirparent(s)/guardian(s)atregularintervalsduringtheschoolyear.Statelaw allowstheBuildingPrincipaltocontactparents(s)/guardian(s)toattemptcollectionoftheowedmoney whentheamountowedismorethantheamountoffivelunches.Ifaparent/guardianregularlyfailsto providemealmoneyforthechild(ren)thathe/sheisresponsibleforintheDistrictanddoesnotqualify forfreemealbenefitsorrefusestoapplyforsuchbenefits,theBuildingPrincipalordesigneewill directthenextcourseofaction ContinualfailuretoprovidemealmoneymayrequiretheDistrictto notifytheIll Dept ofChildrenandFamilyServices(DCFS)and/ortakelegalstepstorecoverthe unpaidmealcharges,uptoandincludingseekinganoffsetundertheStateComptrollerAct,if applicable
HealthyHunger-FreeKidsActof2010(P.L.111-296).
7C.F.R.§245.5. 105ILCS123/,Hunger-FreeStudents’BillofRightsAct
23IllAdminCodePart305,SchoolFoodService
DATED:December11,2023
BrookwoodSD167
TheSuperintendentwillrecommendtotheBoardofEducationascheduleoffees,ifany,tobe chargedstudentsfortheuseoftextbooks,consumablematerials,extracurricularactivities,andother schoolstudentfees Studentsmustalsopayfinesforthelossofordamagetoschoolbooksorother school-ownedmaterials
Feesfortextbooksandotherinstructionalmaterials,aswellasfinesforthelossordamageofschool propertyarewaivedforstudentswhomeettheeligibilitycriteriaforawaiverasdescribedinthis policy Inorderthatnostudentisdeniededucationalservicesoracademiccreditduetotheinabilityof parents/guardianstopaystudentfeesandfines,theSuperintendentwillrecommendtotheBoard whichadditionalfeesandfines,ifany,theDistrictwillwaiveforstudentswhomeettheeligibility criteriaforawaiver.
Notification
TheSuperintendentshallensurethatanoticeofwaiverapplicabilityisprovidedtoparents/guardians witheverybillforfeesand/orfines,andthatapplicationsforwaiversarewidelyavailableand distributedaccordingtoStatelawandIll StateBoardofEducation(ISBE)ruleandthatprovisionsfor assistingparents/guardiansincompletingtheapplicationareavailable
EligibilityCriteria
Astudentshallbeeligibleforafeeandfinewaiverwhen:
1. Thestudentcurrentlylivesinahouseholdthatmeetsthesameincomeguidelines,withthesame limitsbasedonhouseholdsize,thatareusedforthefederalfreemealsprogram;
2. Thestudent’sparents/guardiansareveteransoractive-dutymilitarypersonnelwithincomeator below200%ofthefederalpovertyline;or
3 Thestudentishomeless,asdefinedintheMcKinney-VentoHomelessAssistanceAct(42 USC §11434a)
TheSuperintendentordesigneewillgiveadditionalconsiderationwhenoneormoreofthefollowing factorsarepresent:
Illnessinthefamily; Unusualexpensessuchasfire,flood,stormdamage,etc.; Unemployment; Emergencysituations; Whenoneormoreoftheparents/guardiansareinvolvedinaworkstoppage.
Verification
TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallestablishaprocessfordeterminingastudent’seligibilityfora waiveroffeesandfinesinaccordancewithStatelawrequirements
Ifastudentreceivingawaiverisfoundtobenolongereligibleduringtheschoolyear,the Superintendentordesigneeshallnotifythestudent’sparent/guardianandchargethestudenta proratedamountbaseduponthenumberofschooldaysremainingintheschoolyear
DeterminationandAppeal
Within30calendardaysafterthereceiptofawaiverrequest,theSuperintendentordesigneeshall mailanoticetotheparent/guardianwheneverawaiverrequestisdenied Thedenialnoticeshall include:(1)thereasonforthedenial,(2)theprocessandtimelinesformakinganappeal,and(3)a
statementthattheparent/guardianmayreapplyforawaiveranytimeduringtheschoolyearif circumstanceschange.Ifthedenialisappealed,theDistrictshallfollowtheproceduresforthe resolutionofappealsasprovidedintheISBEruleonwaiveroffees.
LEGALREF.: 42U.S.C.§11434a,McKinney-VentoHomelessAssistanceAct.
105ILCS5/10-2013,5/10-2225,5/27-242,and5/28-192
23IllAdminCode§1245[maycontainunenforceableprovisions]
CROSSREF:4:130(FreeandReduced-PriceFoodServices),6:140(EducationofHomeless Children),6:220(BringYourOwnTechnology(BYOT)Program;ResponsibleUseandConduct)
Adopted:January9,2023 BrookwoodSD167
4:150FacilityManagementandBuildingPrograms TheSuperintendentshallmanagetheDistrict'sfacilitiesandgroundsaswellasfacilityconstruction andbuildingprogramsinaccordancewiththelaw,thestandardssetforthinthispolicy,andother applicableBoardofEducationpolicies TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallfacilitate:(1) inspectionsofschoolsbytheappropriateIntermediateServiceCenterExecutiveDirectorandState FireMarshalordesignee,(2)reviewofplansandspecificationsforfutureconstructionoralterationsof aschoolifrequestedbytherelevantmunicipality,county(ifapplicable),orfireprotectiondistrict,and (3)compliancewiththe10-yearsafetysurveyprocessrequiredbytheSchoolCode.
StandardsforManagingBuildingsandGrounds AllDistrictbuildingsandgroundsshallbeadequatelymaintainedinordertoprovideanappropriate, safe,andenergyefficientphysicalenvironmentforlearningandteaching TheSuperintendentor designeeshallprovidetheBoardwithperiodicreportsonmaintenancedataandprojected maintenanceneedsthatincludecostanalysis PriorBoardapprovalisneededforallrenovationsor permanentalterationstobuildingsorgroundswhenthetotalcostwillexceed$17,500,includingthe costequivalentofstafftime.Thispolicyisnotintendedtodiscourageeffortstoimprovethe appearanceofbuildingsorgroundsthatareconsistentwiththedesignateduseofthosebuildingsand grounds.
StandardsforGreenCleaning ForeachDistrictschoolwith50ormorestudents,theSuperintendentordesigneeshallestablishand superviseagreencleaningprogramthatcomplieswiththeguidelinesestablishedbytheIllinoisGreen GovernmentCoordinatingCouncil.
StandardsforFacilityConstructionandBuildingPrograms Asappropriate,theBoardwillauthorizeacomprehensivestudytodeterminetheneedforfacility constructionandexpansion Onanannualbasis,theSuperintendentordesigneeshallprovidethe Boardwithprojectedfacilityneeds,enrollmenttrends,andotherdataimpactingfacilityuse Board approvalisneededforallnewfacilityconstructionandexpansion
Whenmakingdecisionspertainingtodesignandconstructionofschoolfacilities,theBoardwillconfer withmembersofthestaffandcommunity,theIll StateBoardofEducation,andeducationaland architecturalconsultants,asitdeemsappropriate TheBoard'sfacilitygoalsareto:
1 Integratefacilitiesplanningwithotheraspectsofplanningandgoal-setting
2. Baseeducationalspecificationsforschoolbuildingsonidentifiablestudentneeds.
3 Designbuildingsforsufficientflexibilitytopermitnewormodifiedprograms
4 Designbuildingsformaximumpotentialforcommunityuse
5. Meetorexceedallsafetyrequirements.
6 Meetrequirementsontheaccessibilityofschoolfacilitiestodisabledpersonsasspecifiedin Stateandfederallaw
7 Provideforlowmaintenancecosts,energyefficiency,andminimalenvironmentalimpact
NamingBuildingsandFacilities Recognizingthatthenameforaschoolbuilding,facility,orgroundorfieldreflectsonitspublicimage, theBoard'sprimaryconsiderationwillbetoselectanamethatenhancesthecredibilityandstatureof theschoolorfacility.Anyrequesttonameorrenameanexistingfacilityshouldbesubmittedtothe Board.Whenafacilityistobenamedorrenamed,theBoardPresidentwillappointaspecial committeetoconsidernominationsandmakearecommendation,alongwithsupportingrationale,to theBoard TheBoardwillmakethefinalselection TheSuperintendentordesigneemaynamearoom
ordesignatesomeareaonaschool'spropertyinhonorofanindividualorgroupthathasperformed outstandingservicetotheschoolwithoutusingtheprocessinthispolicy.
LEGALREF.:
42U.S.C.§12101etseq.,AmericanswithDisabilitiesAct;28C.F.R.Parts35and36.
20ILCS3130/,GreenBuildingsAct
105ILCS5/2-312,5/10-2049,5/10-2236,,5/10-2063and5/17-211
105ILCS140/,GreenCleaningSchoolsAct
105ILCS230/,SchoolConstructionLaw.
410ILCS25/,EnvironmentalBarriersAct.
410ILCS35/25,EquitableRestroomsAct.
820ILCS130/,PrevailingWageAct
23IllAdminCodePart151,SchoolConstructionProgram;Part180,Health/LifeSafetyCodefor PublicSchools;andPart2800,GreenCleaningforElementaryandSecondarySchools
71IllAdminCodePart400,Ill AccessibilityCode
CROSSREF.:2:150(Committees),2:170(ProcurementofArchitectural,Engineering,andLand SurveyingServices),4:60(PurchasesandContracts),8:70(AccommodatingIndividualswith Disabilities)
Adopted:December16,2024
BrookwoodSD167
4:160EnvironmentalQualityofBuildingsandGrounds TheSuperintendentshalltakeallreasonablemeasurestoprotect:(1)thesafetyofDistrictpersonnel, students,andvisitorsonDistrictpremisesfromrisksassociatedwithhazardousmaterialsand(2)the environmentalqualityoftheDistrict'sbuildingsandgrounds
Pesticides
Pesticideswillnotbeappliedonthepavedsurfaces,playgrounds,orplayingfieldsofanyschool servinggradesK-8duringaschooldayorpartialschooldaywhenstudentsareinattendancefor instructionalpurposes Additionally,theapplicationofanyrestrictedusepesticidesisprohibitedonor within500feetofschoolpropertyduringnormalschoolhours BeforepesticidesareusedonDistrict premises,theSuperintendentordesigneeshallnotifyemployeesandparents/guardiansofstudents asrequiredbytheStructuralPestControlAct,225ILCS235/,andtheLawnCareProducts ApplicationandNoticeAct,415ILCS65/ CoalTarSealant
Beforecoaltar-basedsealantproductsorhighpolycyclicaromatichydrocarbonsealantproductsare usedonDistrictpremises,theSuperintendentordesigneeshallnotifyemployeesand parents/guardiansofstudentsinwritingorbytelephoneasrequiredbytheCoalTarSealant DisclosureAct
LEGALREF:
105ILCS5/10-20.17a;5/10-20.48.
29C.F.R.§1910.1030,OccupationalExposuretoBloodbornePathogens,asadoptedbytheIllinois DepartmentofLabor,56Ill.Admin.Code§350.700(b).
29C.F.R.§1910.1200,OccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministrationHazardCommunication Standards,asadoptedby820ILCS255/1.5,ToxicSubstancesDisclosuretoEmployeesAct.
20ILCS3130/,GreenBuildingsAct.
105ILCS135/,ToxicArtSuppliesinSchoolsAct
105ILCS140/,GreenCleaningSchoolAct
105ILCS160/,PesticideApplicationatSchoolsAct
225ILCS235/,StructuralPestControlAct.
415ILCS60/14,IllinoisPesticideAct.
415ILCS65/,LawnCareProductsApplicationandNoticeAct
410ILCS170/,CoalTarSealantDisclosureAct
820ILCS255/,ToxicSubstancesDisclosuretoEmployeesAct (inoperative) 23IllAdminCode§1330
CROSSREF.:4:150(FacilityManagementandBuildingPrograms),4:170(Safety)
Adopted:December11,2023
Childsexualabuseandgroomingbehaviorsharmstudents,theirparents/guardians,theDistrict’s environment,itsschoolcommunities,andthecommunityatlarge,whilediminishingastudent’sability tolearn.TheBoardhasaresponsibilityandobligationtoincreaseawarenessandknowledgeof:(1) issuesregardingchildsexualabuse,(2)likelywarningsignsthatachildmaybeavictimofsexual abuse,(3)groomingbehaviorsrelatedtochildsexualabuseandgrooming,(4)howtoreportchild sexualabuse,(5)appropriaterelationshipsbetweenDistrictemployeesandstudentsbasedupon Statelaw,and(6)howtopreventchildsexualabuse
ToaddresstheBoard’sobligationtoincreaseawarenessandknowledgeoftheseissues,prevent sexualabuseofchildren,anddefineprohibitedgroomingbehaviors,theSuperintendentordesignee shallimplementanAwarenessandPreventionofSexualAbuseandGroomingBehaviorsProgram. TheProgramwill:
1. Educatestudentswith:
a. Anage-appropriateandevidence-informedhealthandsafetyeducationcurriculumthat includesmethodsforhowtoreportchildsexualabuseandgroomingbehaviorsto authorities,throughpolicy6:60,CurriculumContent;
b. Informationinpolicy7:250,StudentSupportServices,about:(i)Districtcounseling options,assistance,andinterventionforstudentswhoarevictimsoforaffectedbysexual abuse,and(ii)community-basedChildren’sAdvocacyCentersandsexualassaultcrisis centersandhowtoaccessthoseservingtheDistrict
2. TrainDistrictemployeesaboutchildsexualabuseandgroomingbehaviorsbyJanuary31of eachschoolyearwithmaterialsthatinclude:
a. Adefinitionofprohibitedgroomingbehaviorsandemployee-studentboundaryviolations pursuanttopolicy5:120,EmployeeEthics;CodeofProfessionalConduct;andConflict ofInterest;
b. Evidence-informedcontentonpreventing,recognizing,reporting,andrespondingtochild sexualabuse,groomingbehaviors,andemployee-studentboundaryviolationspursuantto policies2:260,UniformGrievanceProcedure;2:265,TitleIXGrievanceProcedure; 5:90,AbusedandNeglectedChildReporting;5:100,StaffDevelopmentProgram;and 5:120,EmployeeEthics;CodeofProfessionalConduct;andConflictofInterest;and
c Howtoreportchildsexualabuse,groomingbehaviors,and/oremployee-studentboundary violationspursuanttopolicies2:260,UniformGrievanceProcedure;2:265,TitleIX GrievanceProcedure;and5:90,AbusedandNeglectedChildReporting.
3 Provideinformationtoparents/guardiansinstudenthandbooksaboutthewarningsignsofchild sexualabuse,groomingbehaviors,andemployee-studentboundaryviolationswithevidenceinformededucationalinformationthatalsoincludes:
a Assistance,referral,orresourceinformation,includinghowtorecognizegrooming behaviors,appropriaterelationshipsbetweenDistrictemployeesandstudentsbased uponpolicy5:120,EmployeeEthics;CodeofProfessionalConduct;andConflictof Interest,andhowtopreventchildsexualabusefromhappening;
b Methodsforhowtoreportchildsexualabuse,groomingbehaviors,and/oremployeestudentboundaryviolationstoauthorities;and
c Availablecounselingandresourcesforchildrenwhoareaffectedbysexualabuse, includingbothemotionalandeducationalsupportforstudentsaffectedbysexualabuse,so thatthestudentcancontinuetosucceedinschoolpursuanttopolicy7:250,Student SupportServices.
4 Provideparents/guardiansofstudentsinanyofgradesKthrough8withnotlessthanfivedays’ writtennoticebeforecommencinganyclassorcourseprovidinginstructioninrecognizingand
avoidingsexualabuse,aswellastheopportunitytoobjectinwriting.
LEGALREF.:
105ILCS5/10-2313,5/22-855,5/27-91a,and5/27-132
105ILCS110/3,CriticalHealthProblemsandComprehensiveHealthEducationAct
325ILCS5/,AbusedandNeglectedChildReportingAct
720ILCS5/11-25,CriminalCodeof2012.
CROSSREF.: 2:260(UniformGrievanceProcedure),2:265(TitleIXGrievanceProcedure),4:175 (ConvictedChildSexOffender;Screening;Notifications),5:90(AbusedandNeglectedChild Reporting),5:100(StaffDevelopmentProgram),5:120(EmployeeEthics;CodeofProfessional Conduct;andConflictofInterest),6:60(CurriculumContent),7:20(HarassmentofStudents Prohibited),7:250(StudentSupportServices)
Adopted:January9,2023 BrookwoodSD167
4:170Safety SafetyandSecurity AllDistrictoperations,includingtheeducationprogram,shallbeconductedinamannerthatwill promotethesafetyandsecurityofeveryoneonDistrictpropertyorataDistrictevent The Superintendentordesigneeshalldevelop,implement,andmaintainacomprehensivesafetyand securityplanthatincludes,withoutlimitation:
1 Anemergencyoperationsandcrisisresponseplan(s)addressingprevention,preparation, response,andrecoveryforeachschool;
2. Provisionsforacoordinatedeffortwithlocallawenforcementandfireofficials,emergency medicalservicespersonnel,andtheBoardAttorney;
3 Aschoolsafetydrillplan;
4 Instructioninsafebusridingpractices;and
5. Aclear,rapid,factual,andcoordinatedsystemofinternalandexternalcommunication.
Intheeventofanemergencythatthreatensthesafetyofanypersonorproperty,studentsandstaffare encouragedtofollowthebestpracticesdiscussedfortheirbuildingregardingtheuseofanyavailable cellulartelephones.
SchoolSafetyDrillPlan Duringeveryacademicyear,eachschoolbuildingthathousesschoolchildrenshallconduct,ata minimum,eachofthefollowinginaccordancewiththeSchoolSafetyDrillAct(105ILCS128/):
1 Threeschoolevacuationdrillstoaddressandpreparestudentsandschoolpersonnelforfire incidents Oneofthesethreedrillsshallrequiretheparticipationofthelocalfiredepartmentor district
2. Onebusevacuationdrill.
3. Onesevereweatherandshelter-in-placedrilltoaddressandpreparestudentsandschool personnelforpossibletornadoincidents.
4 Onelawenforcementlockdowndrilltoaddressaschoolshootingincidentandtoevaluatethe preparednessofschoolpersonnelandstudents Thisdrillshalloccurnolaterthan90daysafter thefirstdayofschoolofeachyear,andshallrequiretheparticipationofallschoolpersonneland studentspresentatschoolatthetimeofthedrill,exceptforthoseexemptedbyadministrators, schoolsupportpersonnel,oraparent/guardian.
AnnualReview TheBoardoritsdesigneewillannuallyrevieweachschoolbuilding’semergencyoperationsandcrisis responseplan(s),protocols,andprocedures,aswellaseachbuilding’scompliancewiththeschool safetydrillplan ThisannualreviewshallbeinaccordancewiththeSchoolSafetyDrillAct(105ILCS 128/)andtheJointRulesoftheOfficeoftheStateFireMarshalandtheIll StateBoardofEducation (ISBE)
AutomatedExternalDefibrillator(AED) Atleastoneautomatedexternaldefibrillator(AED)shallbepresentineachDistrictattendancecenter duringtheschooldayandduringanyDistrict-sponsoredextracurricularactivityonschoolgrounds In addition,theSuperintendentordesigneeshallimplementawrittenplanforrespondingtomedical emergenciesattheDistrict’sphysicalfitnessfacilitiesinaccordancewiththeFitnessFacilityMedical EmergencyPreparednessActandshallfileacopyoftheplanwiththeIll Dept ofPublicHealth (IDPH).TheplanshallprovideforatleastoneAEDtobeavailableateveryphysicalfitnessfacilityon
thepremisesaccordingtoStatelawrequirements.
TheDistrictshallhaveanAEDonsiteaswellasatrainedAEDuser:(1)onstaffduringstaffed businesshours;and(2)availableduringactivitiesoreventssponsoredandconductedorsupervised bytheDistrict.TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallensurethateveryAEDontheDistrict’spremises isproperlytestedandmaintainedinaccordancewithrulesdevelopedbytheIDPH.Thispolicydoes notcreateanobligationtouseanAED.
CarbonMonoxideAlarms TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallimplementaplanwiththeDistrict’slocalfireofficialsto:
1 Determinewhichschoolbuildingstoequipwithapprovedcarbonmonoxidealarmsorcarbon monoxidedetectors,
2 Locatetherequiredcarbonmonoxidealarmsorcarbonmonoxidedetectorswithin20feetofa carbonmonoxideemittingdevice,and
3 Incorporatecarbonmonoxidealarmordetectoractivationproceduresintoeachschoolbuilding thatrequiresacarbonmonoxidealarmordetector TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallensure eachschoolbuildingannuallyreviewstheseprocedures
SoccerGoalSafety TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallimplementtheMovableSoccerGoalSafetyActinaccordance withtheguidancepublishedbytheIDPH.ImplementationoftheActshallbedirectedtowardimproving thesafetyofmovablesoccergoalsbyrequiringthattheybeproperlyanchored.
UnsafeSchoolChoiceOption TheunsafeschoolchoiceoptionprovidedinStatelawpermitsstudentstotransfertoanotherschool withintheDistrictincertainsituations.ThistransferoptionisunavailableinthisDistrictbecauseeach gradeisinonlyoneattendancecenter.Astudent,whowouldotherwisehavequalifiedforthechoice option,orsuchastudent’sparent/guardian,mayrequestspecialaccommodationsfromthe Superintendentordesignee.
LeadTestinginWater TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallimplementtestingforleadineachsourceofdrinkingwaterin schoolbuildingsinaccordancewiththeIll.PlumbingLicenseLawandguidancepublishedbythe IDPH.TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallnotifyparent(s)/guardian(s)aboutthesamplingresults fromtheirchildren’srespectiveschoolbuildings.
EmergencyClosing TheSuperintendentisauthorizedtocloseschool(s)intheeventofhazardousweatherorother emergencythatthreatensthesafetyofstudents,staffmembers,orschoolproperty
LEGALREF:
105ILCS5/10-202,5/10-2057,5/18-12,and5/18-125
105ILCS128/,SchoolSafetyDrillAct;29Ill.Admin.CodePart1500.
210ILCS74/,PhysicalFitnessFacilityMedicalEmergencyPreparednessAct.
225ILCS320/35.5,Ill.PlumbingLicenseLaw.
CROSSREF:4:110(Transportation),4:175(ConvictedChildSexOffender;Screening;
Notifications),4:180(PandemicPreparedness;Management;andRecovery),4:190(TargetedSchool ViolencePreventionProgram),5:30(HiringProcessandCriteria),8:30(VisitorstoandConducton SchoolProperty),8:100(RelationswithOtherOrganizationsandAgencies)
Adopted:December16,2024
BrookwoodSD167
Allaccidentshappeningonschoolpropertyorduringschoolactivitiesshouldbereportedtothe buildingprincipalorhis/herdesigneeassoonaspossible TheSuperintendentshalldeveloprules whichwillhelpreducethechanceforaccidents TheSuperintendentshalldevelopproceduresfor caringforachildwhohassufferedanaccident,rangingfromthoserequiringsimplecleansingtothose forwhichprofessionalassistanceisrequired Forallbutminoraccidents,thestudent's parent/guardianshallbecontactedassoonaspossible
ADOPTED:March18,2013
BrookwoodSD167
PersonsProhibitedonSchoolPropertywithoutPriorPermission Statelawprohibitsachildsexoffenderfrombeingpresentonschoolpropertyorloiteringwithin500 feetofschoolpropertywhenpersonsundertheageof18arepresent,unlesstheoffendermeets eitherofthefollowingtwoexceptions:
1. Theoffenderisaparent/guardianofastudentattendingtheschoolandhasnotifiedtheBuilding Principalofhisorherpresenceattheschoolforthepurposeof:(i)attendingaconferencewith schoolpersonneltodiscusstheprogressofhisorherchildacademicallyorsocially,(ii) participatinginchildreviewconferencesinwhichevaluationandplacementdecisionsmaybe madewithrespecttohisorherchildregardingspecialeducationservices,or(iii)attending conferencestodiscussotherstudentissuesconcerninghisorherchildsuchasretentionand promotion;or
2 TheoffenderreceivedpermissiontobepresentfromtheBoardofEducation,Superintendent,or Superintendent'sdesignee Ifpermissionisgranted,theSuperintendentorBoardPresident shallprovidethedetailsoftheoffender'supcomingvisittotheBuildingPrincipal
Inallcases,theSuperintendentordesigneeshallsuperviseachildsexoffenderwhenevertheoffender isinachild'svicinity Ifastudentisasexoffender,theSuperintendentordesigneeshalldevelop guidelinesformanaginghisorherpresenceinschool
Screening TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallperformfingerprint-basedcriminalhistoryrecordsinformation checksand/orscreeningsrequiredbyStatelaworBoardpolicyforemployees;studentteachers; studentsdoingfieldorclinicalexperienceotherthanstudentteaching;contractors'employeeswho havedirect,dailycontactwithoneormorechildren;andresourcepersonsandvolunteers TheBoard PresidentshallensurethatthesechecksarecompletedfortheSuperintendent Heorsheshalltake appropriateactionbasedontheresultofanycriminalbackgroundcheckand/orscreen
NotificationtoParents/Guardians TheSuperintendentshalldevelopproceduresforthedistributionanduseofinformationfromlaw enforcementofficialsundertheSexOffenderCommunityNotificationLawandtheMurdererand ViolentOffenderAgainstYouthCommunityNotificationLaw.TheSuperintendentordesigneeshall serveastheDistrictcontactpersonforpurposesoftheselaws TheSuperintendentandBuilding Principalshallmanageaprocessforschoolstonotifytheparents/guardiansduringschoolregistration thatinformationaboutsexoffendersisavailabletothepublicasprovidedintheSexOffender CommunityNotificationLaw Thisnotificationmustoccurduringschoolregistrationandatothertimes astheSuperintendentorBuildingPrincipaldeterminesadvisable
LEGALREF:
20USC §7926,ElementaryandSecondaryEducationAct
20ILCS2635/,UniformConvictionInformationAct.
720ILCS5/11-9.3,CriminalCodeof2012.
730ILCS152/,SexOffenderCommunityNotificationLaw
730ILCS154/75-105,MurdererandViolentOffenderAgainstYouthCommunityNotificationLaw
CROSSREF:2:110(Qualifications,Term,andDutiesofBoardOfficers),3:40(Superintendent),3:50 (AdministrativePersonnelOtherThantheSuperintendent),3:60(AdministrativeResponsibilityofthe
BuildingPrincipal),4:165(AwarenessandPreventionofChildSexualAbuseandGrooming Behaviors),5:30(HiringProcessandCriteria),5:260(StudentTeachers),6:250(Community ResourcePersonsandVolunteers),8:30(VisitorstoandConductonSchoolProperty),8:100 (RelationswithOtherOrganizationsandAgencies)
Adopted:January10,2022
BrookwoodSD167
TheSchoolBoardrecognizesthattheDistrictwillplayanessentialrolealongwiththelocalhealth departmentandemergencymanagementagenciesinprotectingthepublic’shealthandsafetyduring apandemic
Apandemicisaglobaloutbreakofdisease Pandemicshappenwhenanewvirusemergestoinfect individualsand,becausethereislittletonopre-existingimmunityagainstthenewvirus,itspreads sustainably
TopreparetheSchoolDistrictcommunityforapandemic,theSuperintendentordesigneeshall:(1) learnandunderstandhowtherolesthatthefederal,State,andlocalgovernmentfunction;(2)forma pandemicplanningteamconsistingofappropriateDistrictpersonnelandcommunitymembersto identifyprioritiesandoverseethedevelopmentandimplementationofacomprehensivepandemic schoolactionplan;and(3)buildawarenessofthefinalplanamongstaff,students,andcommunity
EmergencySchoolClosing Inthecaseofapandemic,theGovernormaydeclareadisasterduetoapublichealthemergencythat mayaffectanydecisionforanemergencyschoolclosing Decisionsforanemergencyschoolclosing willbemadebytheSuperintendentinconsultationwithand,ifnecessary,atthedirectionofthe Governor,Ill Dept ofPublicHealth,District’slocalhealthdepartment,emergencymanagement agencies,and/orIntermediateServiceCenter
Duringanemergencyschoolclosing,theBoardPresidentandtheSuperintendentmay,totheextent theemergencysituationallows,examineexistingBoardpoliciespursuanttoPolicy2:240,Board PolicyDevelopment,andrecommendtotheBoardforconsiderationanyneededamendmentsor suspensionstoaddressmandatesthattheDistrictmaynotbeabletoaccomplishorimplementdueto apandemic.
BoardMeetingProcedure;NoPhysicalPresenceofQuorumandParticipationbyAudioorVideo
AdisasterdeclarationrelatedtoapublichealthemergencymayaffecttheBoard’sabilitytomeetin personandgenerateaquorumofmemberswhoarephysicallypresentatthelocationofameeting Policy2:220,SchoolBoardMeetingProcedure,governsBoardmeetingsbyvideooraudio conferencewithoutthephysicalpresenceofaquorum.
PaymentofEmployeeSalariesDuringEmergencySchoolClosures TheSuperintendentshallconsultwiththeBoardtodeterminetheextenttowhichcontinuedpaymentof salariesandbenefitswillbemadetotheDistrict’semployees,pursuanttoBoardpolicies3:40, Superintendent,3:50,AdministrativePersonnelOtherThantheSuperintendent,5:35,Compliance withtheFairLaborStandardsAct,5:200,TermsandConditionsofEmploymentandDismissal,and 5:270,EmploymentAt-Will,Compensation,andAssignment,andconsistentwith:(1)applicable laws,regulations,federalorStateorlocalemergencydeclarations,executiveorders,andagency directives;(2)collectivebargainingagreementsandanybargainingobligations;and(3)thetermsof anygrantunderwhichanemployeeisbeingpaid
SuspensionofIn-PersonInstruction;Remoteand/orBlendedRemoteLearningDayPlan(s) WhentheGovernordeclaresadisasterduetoapublichealthemergencypursuantto20ILCS3305/7, andtheStateSuperintendentofEducationdeclaresarequirementfortheDistricttouseRemote LearningDaysorBlendedRemoteLearningDays,theSuperintendentshallapproveandpresentto theBoardforadoptionaRemoteand/orBlendedRemoteLearningDayPlan(Plan)that:
1 RecommendstotheBoardforconsiderationanysuspensionsoramendmentstocurriculum-
relatedpoliciestoreduceanyBoard-requiredgraduationorotherinstructionalrequirementsin excessofminimumcurricularrequirementsspecifiedinSchoolCodethattheDistrictmaynotbe abletoprovideduetothepandemic;
2. Implementstherequirementsof105ILCS5/10-30;and
3 Ensuresaplanforperiodicreviewofand/oramendmentstothePlanwhenneededand/or requiredbystatute,regulation,orStateguidance
LEGALREF:
105ILCS5/10-16.7,5/10-20.5,5/10-20.56,and5/10-30.
5ILCS120/2.01and120/7(e),OpenMeetingsAct.
20ILCS2305/2(b),Ill.Dept.ofPublicHealthAct(Part1).
20ILCS3305/,Ill EmergencyManagementAgencyAct
115ILCS5/,Ill EducationalLaborRelationsAct
CROSSREF: 1:20(DistrictOrganization,Operations,andCooperativeAgreements),2:20 (PowersandDutiesoftheSchoolBoard;Indemnification),2:220(SchoolBoardMeetingProcedure), 2:240(BoardPolicyDevelopment),3:40(Superintendent),3:50(AdministrativePersonnelOtherThan theSuperintendent),3:70(SuccessionofAuthority),4:170(Safety),5:35(CompliancewiththeFair LaborStandardsAct),5:200(TermsandConditionsofEmploymentandDismissal),5:270 (EmploymentAt-Will,Compensation,andAssignment),6:20(SchoolYearCalendarandDay),6:60 (CurriculumContent),6:300(GraduationRequirements),7:90(ReleaseDuringSchoolHours),8:100 (RelationswithOtherOrganizationsandAgencies)
Adopted:August10,2020
BrookwoodSD167
4:190TargetedSchoolViolencePreventionProgram ThreatsandactsoftargetedschoolviolenceharmtheDistrict’senvironmentandschoolcommunity, diminishingstudents’abilitytolearnandaschool’sabilitytoeducate Providingstudentsandstaffwith accesstoasafeandsecureDistrictenvironmentisanimportantBoardgoal Whileitisnotpossible fortheDistricttocompletelyeliminatethreatsinitsenvironment,aTargetedSchoolViolence PreventionProgram(Program)usingthecollectiveeffortsoflocalschoolofficials,staff,students, families,andthecommunityhelpstheDistrictreducetheseriskstoitsenvironment
TheSuperintendentordesigneeshalldevelopandimplementtheProgram TheProgramoversees themaintenanceofaDistrictenvironmentthatisconducivetolearningandworkingbyidentifying, assessing,classifying,respondingto,andmanagingthreatsandactsoftargetedschoolviolence The ProgramshallbepartoftheDistrict’sComprehensiveSafetyandSecurityPlan,requiredbyBoard policy4:170,Safety,andshall:
1. EstablishaDistrict-levelSchoolViolencePreventionTeamto:(a)developaDistrict-level TargetedSchoolViolencePreventionPlan,and(b)overseetheDistrict’sBuilding-levelThreat AssessmentTeam(s).
2 EstablishBuilding-levelThreatAssessmentTeam(s)toassessandintervenewithindividuals whosebehaviormayposeathreattosafety Thisteammayserveoneormoreschools
3 RequireallDistrictstaff,volunteers,andcontractorstoreportanyexpressedthreatsorbehaviors thatmayrepresentathreattothecommunity,school,orself
4. Encourageparents/guardiansandstudentstoreportanyexpressedthreatsorbehaviorsthat mayrepresentathreattothecommunity,school,orself.
5 ComplywithStateandfederallawandalignwithBoardpolicies
TheLocalGovernmentalandGovernmentalEmployeesTortImmunityActprotectstheDistrictfrom liability TheProgramdoesnot:(1)replacethecareofaphysicianlicensedtopracticemedicineinall ofitsbranchesoralicensedmedicalpractitionerorprofessionaltrainedinviolenceprevention, assessmentsandcounselingservices,(2)extendbeyondavailableresourceswithintheDistrict,(3) extendbeyondtheschooldayand/orschool-sponsoredevents,or(4)guaranteeorensurethesafety ofstudents,Districtstaff,orvisitors.
LEGALREF: 105ILCS5/10-2014,5/10-217,5/10-271A,5/10-271B,5/24-24,and5/27-237
105ILCS128/,SchoolSafetyDrillAct
745ILCS10/,LocalGovernmentalandGovernmentalEmployeesTortImmunityAct. 29Ill.Admin.CodePart1500.
CROSSREF.: 2:240(BoardPolicyDevelopment),4:170(Safety),5:90(AbusedandNeglected ChildReporting),5:100(StaffDevelopmentProgram),5:230(MaintainingStudentDiscipline),6:65 (StudentSocialandEmotionalDevelopment),6:270(GuidanceandCounselingProgram),7:140 (SearchandSeizure),7:150(AgencyandPoliceInterviews),7:180(PreventionofandResponseto Bullying,Intimidation,andHarassment),7:185(TeenDatingViolenceProhibited),7:190(Student Behavior),7:250(StudentSupportServices),7:290(SuicideandDepressionAwarenessand Prevention),7:340(StudentRecords),8:30(VisitorstoandConductonSchoolProperty),8:100 (RelationswithOtherOrganizationsandAgencies)
Adopted:May13,2024
TheSchoolDistrictshallprovideequalemploymentopportunitiestoallpersonsregardlessoftheir race;color;creed;religion;nationalorigin;sex;sexualorientation;age;ancestry;maritalstatus;arrest record;militarystatus;orderofprotectionstatus;unfavorablemilitarydischarge;citizenshipstatus providedtheindividualisauthorizedtoworkintheUnitedStates;workauthorizationstatus;useof lawfulproductswhilenotatwork;beingavictimofdomesticviolence,sexualviolence,gender violence,oranyothercrimeofviolence;geneticinformation;physicalormentalhandicapordisability, ifotherwiseabletoperformtheessentialfunctionsofthejobwithreasonableaccommodation; pregnancy,childbirth,orrelatedmedicalconditions; reproductivehealthdecisions;credithistory, unlessasatisfactorycredithistoryisanestablishedbonafideoccupationalrequirementofaparticular position;convictionrecord,unlessauthorizedbylaw;familyresponsibilities;orotherlegallyprotected categories Noonewillbepenalizedsolelyforhisorherstatusasaregisteredqualifyingpatientora registereddesignatedcaregiverforpurposesoftheCompassionateUseofMedicalCannabis ProgramAct,410ILCS130/.
Personswhobelievetheyhavenotreceivedequalemploymentopportunitiesshouldreporttheir claimstotheNondiscriminationCoordinatorand/oraComplaintManagerunderBoardpolicy2:260, UniformGrievanceProcedure,orinthecaseofdenialofequalemploymentopportunitiesonthe basisofrace,color,ornationalorigin,Boardpolicy2:270,DiscriminationandHarassmentonthe BasisofRace,Color,andNationalOriginProhibited Theseindividualsarelistedbelow No employeeorapplicantwillbediscriminatedorretaliatedagainstbecauseheorshe:(1)requested, attemptedtorequest,used,orattemptedtouseareasonableaccommodationasallowedbythe IllinoisHumanRightsAct,or(2)initiatedacomplaint,wasawitness,suppliedinformation,or otherwiseparticipatedinaninvestigationorproceedinginvolvinganallegedviolationofthispolicyor Stateorfederallaws,rulesorregulations,providedtheemployeeorapplicantdidnotmakea knowinglyfalseaccusationnorprovideknowinglyfalseinformation
AdministrativeImplementation TheSuperintendentshallappointaNondiscriminationCoordinatorforpersonnelwhoshallbe responsibleforcoordinatingtheDistrict'snondiscriminationefforts TheNondiscrimination CoordinatormaybetheSuperintendentoraComplaintManagerunderBoardpolicy2:260,Uniform GrievanceProcedure.
TheSuperintendentshallappointaTitleIXCoordinatortocoordinatetheDistrict'seffortstocomply withTitleIX
TheSuperintendentshallinsertintothispolicythenames,officeaddresses,emailaddresses,and telephonenumbersoftheDistrict'scurrentNondiscriminationCoordinator,TitleIXCoordinator,and ComplaintManagers
NondiscriminationCoordinator: TitleIXCoordinator:
KathyHatczel, CurriculumDirector
KathyHatczel, CurriculumDirector 201GlenwoodDyerRd, Glenwood,IL60425 201GlenwoodDyerRd, Glenwood,IL60425
khatczel@brookwood167.org khatczel@brookwood167.org
708-758-5190
708-758-5190
ComplaintManagers:
KathyHatczel, CurriculumDirector
201GlenwoodDyerRd., Glenwood,IL60425
khatczel@brookwood167org
708-758-5190
LynnPerry, DirectorofStudentSupport Services/SpecialEd
201GlenwoodDyerRd., Glenwood,IL60425
lynnperry@brookwood167org
708-758-5190
TheSuperintendentshallalsousereasonablemeasurestoinformstaffmembersandapplicantsthat theDistrictisanequalopportunityemployer,suchas,bypostingrequirednoticesandincludingthis policyintheappropriatehandbooks
MinorityRecruitment TheDistrictwillattempttorecruitandhireminorityemployees.Theimplementationofthispolicymay includeadvertisingopeningsinminoritypublications,participatinginminorityjobfairs,andrecruiting atcollegesanduniversitieswithsignificantminorityenrollments Thispolicy,however,doesnotrequire orpermittheDistricttogivepreferentialtreatmentorspecialrightsbasedonaprotectedstatus withoutevidenceofpastdiscrimination
LEGALREF: 8U.S.C.§1324aetseq.,ImmigrationReformandControlAct.
20U.S.C.§1681etseq.,TitleIXoftheEducationAmendmentsof1972;34C.F.R.Part106.
29U.S.C.§206(d),EqualPayAct.
29USC §218d,FairLaborStandardsAct
29USC §621etseq,AgeDiscriminationinEmploymentAct
29USC §701etseq,RehabilitationActof1973
38U.S.C.§4301etseq.,UniformedServicesEmploymentandReemploymentRightsAct(1994).
42U.S.C.§1981etseq.,CivilRightsActof1991.
42USC §2000detseq,TitleVIoftheCivilRightsActof1964;34CFR Part100
42USC §2000eetseq,TitleVIIoftheCivilRightsActof1964;29CFR Part1601
42USC §2000ffetseq,GeneticInformationNondiscriminationActof2008
42USC §2000ggetseq,PregnantWorkersFairnessAct;29CFR Part1636
42U.S.C.§2000e(k),PregnancyDiscriminationAct.
42U.S.C.§12111etseq.,AmericanswithDisabilitiesAct,TitleI. Ill Constitution,Art I,§§17,18,and19
105ILCS5/10-20.7,5/10-20.7a,5/10-21.1,5/10-22.4,5/10-23.5,5/22-19,5/24-4,5/24-4.1,and5/247.
410ILCS130/40,CompassionateUseofMedicalCannabisProgramAct.
410ILCS513/25,GeneticInformationPrivacyAct
740ILCS174/,Ill WhistleblowerAct
775ILCS5/1-103,5/2-101,5/2-102,5/2-103,5/2-1031,5/2-104(D)and5/6-101,Ill HumanRights Act
775ILCS35/,ReligiousFreedomRestorationAct
820ILCS55/10,RighttoPrivacyintheWorkplaceAct.
820ILCS70/,EmployeeCreditPrivacyAct.
820ILCS75/,JobOpportunitiesforQualifiedApplicantsAct
820ILCS112/,Ill EqualPayActof2003
820ILCS180/30,Victims’EconomicSecurityandSafetyAct
820ILCS260/,NursingMothersintheWorkplaceAct
CROSSREF.:2:260(UniformGrievanceProcedure),2:265(TitleIXGrievanceProcedure),2:270 (DiscriminationandHarassmentontheBasisofRace,Color,andNationalOriginProhibited),5:20 (WorkplaceHarassmentProhibited),5:30(HiringProcessandCriteria,5:40(Communicableand ChronicInfectiousDisease),5:50(Drug-andAlcohol-FreeWorkplace;E-Cigarette,Tobacco,and CannabisProhibition),5:70(ReligiousHolidays),5:180(TemporaryIllnessorTemporaryIncapacity), 5:200(TermsandConditionsofEmploymentandDismissal),5:250(LeavesofAbsence),5:270 (EmploymentAt-Will,Compensation,andAssignment),5:300(SchedulesandEmploymentYear), 5:330(SickDays,Vacation,Holidays,andLeaves),7:10(EqualEducationalOpportunities),7:180 (PreventionofandResponsetoBullying,Intimidation,andHarassment),8:70(Accommodating IndividualswithDisabilities)
Adopted:June9,2025 BrookwoodSD167
5:20WorkplaceHarassmentProhibited TheSchoolDistrictexpectstheworkplaceenvironmenttobeproductive,respectful,andfreeof unlawfuldiscrimination,includingharassment.Districtemployeesshallnotengageinharassmentor abusiveconductonthebasisofanindividual’sactualorperceivedrace,color,religion,nationalorigin, ancestry,sex,sexualorientation,age,citizenshipstatus,workauthorizationstatus,disability, pregnancy,maritalstatus,familyresponsibilities,reproductivehealthdecisions,orderofprotection status,militarystatus,orunfavorabledischargefrommilitaryservice,norshalltheyengagein harassmentorabusiveconductonthebasisofanindividual’sotherprotectedstatusidentifiedin Boardpolicy5:10,EqualEmploymentOpportunityandMinorityRecruitment Harassmentof students,including,butnotlimitedto,sexualharassment,isprohibitedbyBoardpolicies2:260, UniformGrievanceProcedure;2:265,TitleIXGrievanceProcedure;2:270,Discriminationand HarassmentontheBasisofRace,Color,andNationalOriginProhibited;7:20,Harassmentof StudentsProhibited;7:180,PreventionofandResponsetoBullying,Intimidation,andHarassment; and7:185,TeenDatingViolenceProhibited
TheDistrictwilltakeremedialandcorrectiveactiontoaddressunlawfulworkplaceharassment, includingsexualdiscrimination
SexualDiscriminationProhibited TheDistrictshallprovideaworkplaceenvironmentfreeofverbal,physical,orotherconductor communicationsconstitutingharassmentonthebasisofsexasdefinedandotherwiseprohibitedby Stateandfederallaw.TheDistrictprovidesannualsexualdiscriminationpreventiontrainingin accordancewithFederalandStatelaw.
SexdiscriminationasdefinedinTitleIX(TitleIXSexDiscrimination)isprohibited.ADistrict employeeviolatesthisprohibitionwheneverthatpersonengagesinconductonthebasisofsexthat causesanotherpersontobeexcludedfromparticipationin,bedeniedthebenefitsof,orotherwisebe subjectedtodiscriminationunderanyeducationprogramoractivityoperatedbytheDistrict.TitleIX SexDiscriminationincludesdiscriminationonthebasisofsexstereotypes,sexcharacteristics, pregnancyorrelatedconditions,sexualorientation,and/orgenderidentity
Sex-basedharassmentisaformofTitleIXSexDiscrimination.Sex-basedharassmentoccurs wheneverapersonengagesinconductonthebasisofsexthatsatisfiesoneormoreofthefollowing:
1. ADistrictemployee,agent,orotherpersonauthorizedbytheDistricttoprovideanaid,benefit, orserviceundertheDistrict'seducationprogramoractivityexplicitlyorimpliedlyconditionsthe provisionofanaid,benefit,orserviceonaperson'sparticipationinunwelcomesexualconduct; or
2. Unwelcomesex-basedconductthat,basedonthetotalityofthecircumstances,issubjectively andobjectivelyoffensiveandissosevereorpervasivethatitlimitsordeniesaperson'sability toparticipateinorbenefitfromtheDistrict’seducationprogramoractivity;or
3 Sexualassault,datingviolence,domesticviolence,orstalkingasdefinedin34CFR §1062
Sexualdiscriminationprohibitedbythispolicyincludes,butisnotlimitedto,verbal,physical,orother conduct
Thetermsintimidating,hostile,oroffensiveinclude,butarenotlimitedto,conductthathastheeffectof humiliation,embarrassment,ordiscomfort Sexualdiscriminationwillbeevaluatedinlightofallthe circumstances BoardMemberHarassment
AllprovisionsofthispolicyanditsapplicationtoDistrictemployeesshallalsoapplytoBoard
Members,unlesstheprovisionarosefromacollectivebargainingagreement.
MakingaReportorComplaint Employeesandnonemployees(personswhoarenototherwiseemployeesandaredirectly performingservicesfortheDistrictpursuanttoacontractwiththeDistrict,includingcontractors,and consultants)areencouragedtopromptlyreportinformationregardingviolationsofthispolicy. Individualsmaychoosetoreporttoapersonoftheindividual’ssamegender.Everyeffortshouldbe madetofilesuchreportsorcomplaintsassoonaspossible,whilefactsareknownandpotential witnessesareavailable.
Aggrievedindividuals,iftheyfeelcomfortabledoingso,shoulddirectlyinformthepersonengagingin theharassingconductorcommunicationthatsuchconductorcommunicationisoffensiveandmust stop.
WhomtoContactwithaReportorComplaint Anemployeeshouldreportclaimsofharassment,includingmakingaconfidentialreport,toanyofthe following:his/herimmediatesupervisor,theBuildingPrincipal,anadministrator,theNondiscrimination Coordinator,TitleIXCoordinator,and/oraComplaintManager.
AnemployeemayalsoreportclaimsusingBoardpolicy2:260,UniformGrievanceProcedure.Ifa claimisreportedusingBoardpolicy2:260,thentheComplaintManagershallprocessandreviewthe claimaccordingtothatpolicy,inadditiontoanyresponserequiredbythispolicy.
TheSuperintendentshallinsertintothispolicythenames,officeaddresses,emailaddresses,and telephonenumbersoftheDistrict’scurrentNondiscriminationCoordinator,TitleIXCoordinator,and ComplaintManagers.
NondiscriminationCoordinator: TitleIXCoordinator:
KathyHatczel, CurriculumDirector
201GlenwoodDyerRd, Glenwood,IL60425
khatczel@brookwood167.org
708-758-5190
ComplaintManagers:
KathyHatczel, CurriculumDirector
201GlenwoodDyerRd., Glenwood,IL60425
khatczel@brookwood167org
708-758-5190
KathyHatczel, CurriculumDirector
201GlenwoodDyerRd, Glenwood,IL60425
khatczel@brookwood167.org
708-758-5190
LynnPerry, DirectorofStudentSupport Services/SpecialEd
201GlenwoodDyerRd., Glenwood,IL60425
lynnperry@brookwood167org
708-758-5190
AnyDistrictemployeewhoreceivesareportorcomplaintofharassmentmustpromptlyforwardthe reportorcomplainttotheNondiscriminationCoordinator,TitleIXCoordinator,oraComplaint Manager.Anyemployeewhofailstopromptlyforwardareportorcomplaintmaybedisciplined,upto andincludingdischarge.
Reportsandcomplaintsofharassmentwillbeconfidentialtothegreatestextentpracticable,subjectto theDistrict’sdutytoinvestigateandmaintainaworkplaceenvironmentthatisproductive,respectful, andfreeofunlawfuldiscrimination,includingharassment.
Foranyreportorcomplaintallegingsexualharassmentthat,iftrue,wouldimplicateTitleIXofthe EducationAmendmentsof1972(20U.S.C.§1681etseq.),theTitleIXCoordinatorordesigneeshall processandreviewthecompliantunderBoardpolicy2:265,TitleIXGrievanceProcedure.
Foranycomplaintallegingharassmentonthebasisofrace,color,ornationalorigin,the NondiscriminationCoordinatororaComplaintManagerordesigneeshallprocessandreviewthe complaintunderBoardpolicy2:270,DiscriminationandHarassmentontheBasisofRace,Color, andNationalOriginProhibited,inadditiontoanyresponserequiredbythispolicy
ForanyotherallegedworkplaceharassmentthatdoesnotrequireactionunderBoardpolicies2:265, TitleIXGrievanceProcedure,or2:270,DiscriminationandHarassmentontheBasisofRace, Color,andNationalOriginProhibited,theNondiscriminationCoordinatororaComplaintManageror designeeshallconsiderwhetheraninvestigationunderBoardpolicy2:260,UniformGrievance Procedure,and/or5:120,EmployeeEthics;CodeofProfessionalConduct;andConflictofInterest, shouldbeinitiated,regardlessofwhetherawrittenreportorcomplaintisfiled.
ReportsThatInvolveAllegedIncidentsofSexualAbuseofaChildbySchoolPersonnel
Anallegedincidentofsexualabuseisanincidentofsexualabuseofachild,asdefinedin720ILCS 5/11-9.1A(b),thatisallegedtohavebeenperpetratedbyschoolpersonnel,includingaschoolvendor orvolunteer,thatoccurred:onschoolgroundsduringaschoolactivity;oroutsideofschoolgroundsor notduringaschoolactivity.
Anycomplaintalleginganincidentofsexualabuseshallbeprocessedandreviewedaccordingto Boardpolicy5:90,AbusedandNeglectedChildReporting.Inadditiontoreportingthesuspected abuse,thecomplaintshallalsobeprocessedunderBoardpolicy2:265,TitleIXGrievance Procedure,orBoardpolicy2:260,UniformGrievanceProcedure
Enforcement Aviolationofthispolicybyanemployeemayresultindiscipline,uptoandincludingdischarge.A violationofthispolicybyathirdpartywillbeaddressedinaccordancewiththeauthorityoftheBoard inthecontextoftherelationshipofthethirdpartytotheDistrict,e.g.,vendor,parent/guardian,invitee, etc Anypersonmakingaknowinglyfalseaccusationregardingharassmentwilllikewisebesubjectto disciplinaryaction,whichforanemployeemaybeuptoandincludingdischarge
RetaliationProhibited
Anemployee’semployment,compensation,orworkassignmentshallnotbeadverselyaffectedby complainingorprovidinginformationaboutharassment.Retaliationagainstemployeesforbringing complaintsorprovidinginformationaboutharassmentisprohibited(seeBoardpolicies2:260, UniformGrievanceProcedure,2:265,TitleIXGrievanceProcedure,and2:270,Discriminationand HarassmentontheBasisofRace,Color,andNationalOriginProhibited),anddependinguponthe lawgoverningthecomplaint,whistleblowerprotectionmaybeavailableundertheStateOfficialsand EmployeesEthicsAct(5ILCS430/),theWhistleblowerAct(740ILCS174/),and/ortheIll Human
RightsAct(775ILCS5/).
Anemployeeshouldreportallegationsofretaliationtohis/herimmediatesupervisor,theBuilding Principal,anadministrator,theNondiscriminationCoordinator,and/oraComplaintManager.
Employeeswhoretaliateagainstothersforreportingorcomplainingofviolationsofthispolicyorfor participatinginthereportingorcomplaintprocesswillbesubjecttodisciplinaryaction,uptoand includingdischarge.
RecoursetoStateandFederalFairEmploymentPracticeAgencies TheDistrictencouragesallemployeeswhohaveinformationregardingviolationsofthispolicyto reporttheinformationpursuanttothispolicy Thefollowinggovernmentagenciesareavailableto assistemployees:theIll Dept ofHumanRightsandtheU S EqualEmploymentOpportunity Commission
TheSuperintendentshallalsousereasonablemeasurestoinformstaffmembers,applicants,and nonemployeesofthispolicy,whichshallincludepostingontheDistrictwebsiteand/ormakingthis policyavailableintheDistrict’sadministrativeoffice,andincludingthispolicyintheappropriate handbooks.
LEGALREF:
42USC §2000eetseq,TitleVIIoftheCivilRightsActof1964;29CFR §160411
20USC §1681etseq,TitleIXoftheEducationAmendmentsof1972;34CFR Part106
5ILCS430/70-5(a),StateOfficialsandEmployeesEthicsAct.
775ILCS5/2-101(E)and(E-1),5/2-102(A),(A-10),(D-5),5/2-102(E-5),5/2-109,5/5-102,and5/5102.2,Ill.HumanRightsAct.
56Ill.Admin.CodeParts2500,2510,5210,and5220.
Vancev BallStateUniv,570US 421(2013)
Crawfordv Metro Gov’tofNashville&DavidsonCnty,555US 271(2009)
Jacksonv BirminghamBd ofEduc,544US 167(2005)
Oncalev.SundownerOffshoreServs.,523U.S.75(1998).
BurlingtonIndus.v.Ellerth,524U.S.742(1998).
Faragherv.CityofBocaRaton,524U.S.775(1998).
Harrisv ForkliftSystems,510US 17(1993)
Franklinv GwinnettCo PublicSchools,503US 60(1992)
MeritorSavingsBankv Vinson,477US 57(1986)
Porterv.ErieFoodsInt,Inc.,576F.3d629(7thCir.2009).
Williamsv.WasteMgmt.,361F.3d1021(7thCir.2004).
Berryv DeltaAirlines,260F3d803(7thCir 2001)
SangamonCnty.Sheriff’sDept.v.Ill.HumanRightsCom’n,233Ill.2d125(Ill.2009).
CROSSREF.:2:260(UniformGrievanceProcedure),2:265(TitleIXGrievanceProcedure),2:270 (DiscriminationandHarassmentontheBasisofRace,Color,andNationalOriginProhibited),4:60 (PurchasesandContracts),5:10(EqualEmploymentOpportunityandMinorityRecruitment),5:90 (AbusedandNeglectedChildReporting),5:120(EmployeeEthics;CodeofProfessionalConduct; andConflictofInterest),7:20(HarassmentofStudentsProhibited),8:30(VisitorstoandConducton SchoolProperty)
Adopted:June9,2025
BrookwoodSD167
WHEREAS,Section10-20oftheSchoolCode(105ILCS5/10-20)grantsschoolboardsother powersthatarenotinconsistentwiththeirduties;
WHEREAS,Section1-5oftheStateOfficialsandEmployeesEthicsAct(5ILCS430/1-5)includes schooldistrictswithinthedefinitionofagovernmentalentity;
WHEREAS,Section5-65oftheStateOfficialsandEmployeesEthicsAct(5ILCS430/5-65)provides thatallpersonshavearighttoworkinanenvironmentfreefromsexualharassment;
WHEREAS,Section70-5oftheStateOfficialsandEmployeesEthicsAct(5ILCS430/70-5)requires governmentalentitiestoadoptanordinanceorresolutionestablishingapolicytoprohibitsexual harassmentwhich,ataminimum,includes:(1)aprohibitiononsexualharassment;(2)detailsonhow anindividualcanreportanallegationofsexualharassment,includingoptionsformakingaconfidential reporttoasupervisor,ethicsofficer,InspectorGeneral,ortheIll.Dept.ofHumanRights;(3)a prohibitiononretaliationforreportingsexualharassmentallegations,includingavailabilityof whistleblowerprotectionsundertheAct,theWhistleblowerAct(740ILCS174/),andtheIll.Human RightsAct(775ILCS5/);(4)theconsequences:(a)ofaviolationoftheprohibitiononsexual harassment;and(b)forknowinglymakingafalsereport;and(5)amechanismforreportingand independentreviewofallegationsofsexualharassmentmadeagainstaBoardmemberbyafellow Boardmemberorotherelectedofficial;
THEREFORE,BEITRESOLVED,bytheBoardofEducationofBrookwoodSchoolDistrict167 Cook,County,Illinois,asfollows:
Section1: TheBoardadoptsBoardpolicies2:105,EthicsandGiftBan,and5:20,Workplace HarassmentProhibited,attachedasExhibitA,whichcollectivelycontainthefollowing:(1)a prohibitiononsexualharassment;(2)detailregardinghowanindividualcanreportanallegationof sexualharassment,includingoptionsformakingaconfidentialreporttoanimmediatesupervisor, theBuildingPrincipal,anadministrator,theNondiscriminationCoordinator,aComplaintManager, ortheIll Dept ofHumanRights;(3)aprohibitiononretaliationforreportingsexualharassment allegationsandastatementregardingtheavailabilityofwhistleblowerprotectionsundertheState OfficialsandEmployeesEthicsAct,theWhistleblowerAct,andtheIll HumanRightsAct;and(4) theconsequences:(a)ofaviolationoftheprohibitiononsexualharassment;and(b)forknowingly makingafalsereport,and(5)amechanismforreportingandindependentreviewofallegationsof sexualharassmentmadeagainstaBoardmemberbyafellowBoardmemberorotherelected official.
Section2: AnypriorversionsofBoardpolicies2:105,EthicsandGiftBan,and5:20,Workplace HarassmentProhibited,adoptedbytheBoardaresupersededbythisResolution. Adoptedthis9thdayofMarch,2020.
Attestedby: BoardPresident
Attestedby: BoardSecretary
5:30HiringProcessandCriteria TheDistricthiresthemostqualifiedpersonnelconsistentwithbudgetandstaffingrequirementsandin compliancewithBoardofEducationpolicyonequalemploymentopportunityandminorityrecruitment. TheSuperintendentisresponsibleforrecruitingpersonnelandmakinghiringrecommendationstothe Board.IftheSuperintendent'srecommendationisrejected,theSuperintendentmustsubmitanother. Noindividualwillbeemployedwhohasbeenconvictedofacriminaloffenselistedin105ILCS5/21B80(c)
AllapplicantsmustcompleteaDistrictapplicationinordertobeconsideredforemployment.
JobDescriptions TheBoardmaintainstheSuperintendent’sjobdescriptionanddirects,throughpolicy,the Superintendent,inhisorherchargeoftheDistrict’sadministration.
TheSuperintendentshalldevelopandmaintainacurrentcomprehensivejobdescriptionforeach positionorjobcategory;however,aprovisioninacollectivebargainingagreementorindividual contractwillcontrolintheeventofaconflict.
Investigations TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallensurethatafingerprint-basedcriminalhistoryrecordscheck andacheckoftheStatewideSexOffenderDatabaseandViolentOffenderAgainstYouthDatabase isperformedoneachapplicantasrequiredbyStatelaw Whentheapplicantisasuccessful superintendentcandidatewhohasbeenofferedemploymentbytheBoard,theBoardPresidentshall ensurethatthesechecksarecompleted.TheSuperintendentordesignee,oriftheapplicantisa successfulsuperintendentcandidate,thentheBoardPresidentshallnotifyanapplicantiftheapplicant isidentifiedineitherdatabase.TheSchoolCoderequirestheBoardPresidenttokeepaconviction recordconfidentialandshareitonlywiththeSuperintendent,RegionalSuperintendent,State Superintendent,StateEducatorPreparationandLicensureBoard,anyotherpersonnecessarytothe hiringdecision,theIll.StatePoliceand/orStatewideSexOffenderDatabaseforpurposesofclarifying theinformation,and/ortheTeachers'RetirementSystemoftheStateofIllinoiswhenrequiredby law TheBoardreservesitsrighttoauthorizeadditionalbackgroundinquiriesbeyondafingerprintbasedcriminalhistoryrecordscheckwhenitdeemsitappropriatetodoso,inaccordancewith applicablelaws
EachnewlyhiredemployeemustcompleteaUS CitizenshipandImmigrationServicesFormas requiredbyfederallaw
TheDistrictretainstherighttodischargeanyemployeewhosecriminalbackgroundinvestigation revealsaconvictionforcommittingorattemptingtocommitanyoftheoffensesoutlinedin105ILCS 5/21B-80orwhofalsifies,oromitsfactsfrom,hisorheremploymentapplicationorotheremployment documents IfanindicatedfindingofabuseorneglectofachildhasbeenissuedbytheIll Department ofChildrenandFamilyServicesorbyachildwelfareagencyofanotherjurisdictionforanyapplicant forstudentteaching,applicantforemployment,oranyDistrictemployee,thentheBoardmustconsider thatperson’sstatusasaconditionofemployment
TheSuperintendentshallensurethattheDistrictdoesnotengageinanyinvestigationorinquiry prohibitedbylawandcomplieswitheachofthefollowing:
1 TheDistrictusesanapplicant'scredithistoryorreportfromaconsumerreportingagencyonly whenasatisfactorycredithistoryisanestablishedbonafideoccupationalrequirementofa particularposition
2. TheDistrictdoesnotscreenapplicantsbasedontheircurrentorpriorwagesorsalaryhistories, includingbenefitsorothercompensation,byrequiringthatthewageorsalaryhistorysatisfy
3 TheDistrictdoesnotrequestorrequireawageorsalaryhistoryasaconditionofbeing consideredforemployment,beinginterviewed,continuingtobeconsideredforanofferof employment,anofferofemployment,oranofferofcompensation.
4 TheDistrictdoesnotrequestorrequireanapplicanttodisclosewageorsalaryhistoryasa conditionofemployment
5. TheDistrictdoesnotaskanapplicantorapplicant’scurrentorpreviousemployersaboutwage orsalaryhistory,includingbenefitsorothercompensation.
6. TheDistrictdoesnotaskanapplicantorapplicant'spreviousemployersaboutclaim(s)madeor benefit(s)receivedundertheWorkers'CompensationAct.
7 TheDistrictdoesnotrequestofanapplicantoremployeeaccessinanymannertohisorher personalonlineaccount,suchassocialnetworkingwebsites,includingarequestforpasswords tosuchaccounts
8 TheDistrictprovidesequalemploymentopportunitiestoallpersons Seepolicy5:10,Equal EmploymentOpportunityandMinorityRecruitment
SexualMisconductRelatedEmploymentHistoryReview(EHR) Priortohiringanapplicantforapositioninvolvingdirectcontactwithchildrenorstudents,the SuperintendentshallensurethatanEHRisperformedasrequiredbyStatelaw Whentheapplicantis asuperintendentcandidate,theBoardPresidentshallensurethattheEHRisinitiatedbeforea successfulsuperintendentcandidateisofferedemploymentbytheBoard
PhysicalExaminations
Eachnewemployeemustfurnishevidenceofphysicalfitnesstoperformassigneddutiesandfreedom fromcommunicabledisease Thephysicalfitnessexaminationmustbeperformedbyaphysician licensedinIllinois,oranyotherstate,topracticemedicineandsurgeryinanyofitsbranches,a licensedadvancedpracticeregisterednurse,oralicensedphysicianassistantwhohasbeen delegatedtheauthoritybyhisorhersupervisingphysiciantoperformhealthexaminations The employeemusthavethephysicalexaminationperformednomorethan90daysbeforesubmitting evidenceofittotheDistrict
Anyemployeemayberequiredtohaveanadditionalexaminationbyaphysicianwhoislicensedin Illinoistopracticemedicineandsurgeryinallitsbranches,alicensedadvancedpracticeregistered nurse,oralicensedphysicianassistantwhohasbeendelegatedtheauthoritybyhisorher supervisingphysiciantoperformhealthexaminations,iftheexaminationisjob-relatedandconsistent withbusinessnecessity.TheBoardwillpaytheexpensesofanysuchexamination.
OrientationProgram TheDistrict'sstaffwillprovideanorientationprogramfornewemployeestoacquaintthemwiththe District'spoliciesandprocedures,theschool'srulesandregulations,andtheresponsibilitiesoftheir position Beforebeginningemployment,eachemployeemustsigntheAcknowledgementof MandatedReporterStatusformasprovidedinpolicy5:90,AbusedandNeglectedChildReporting.
LEGALREF:
8USC §1324aetseq,ImmigrationReformandControlAct
15USC §1681etseq,FairCreditReportingAct
42U.S.C.§12112,AmericanswithDisabilitiesAct;29C.F.R.Part1630. 105ILCS5/10-16.7,5/10-20.7,5/10-21.4,5/10-21.9,5/10-22.34,5/10-22.34b,5/21B-10,5/21B-80,
5/21B-85,5/22-6.5,5/22-94,and5/24-5.
20ILCS2630/3.3,CriminalIdentificationAct.
820ILCS55/,RighttoPrivacyintheWorkplaceAct
820ILCS70/,EmployeeCreditPrivacyAct
820ILCS112/,EqualPayActof2003
Duldulaov St MaryofNazarethHospital,136Ill App 3d763(1stDist 1985),aff’dinpartand remanded115Ill2d482(Ill 1987)
Kaiserv Dixon,127Ill App 3d251(2ndDist 1984)
Molitorv.ChicagoTitle&TrustCo.,325Ill.App.124(1stDist.1945).
CROSSREF.:2:260(UniformGrievanceProcedure),3:50(AdministrativePersonnelOtherThanthe Superintendent),4:60(PurchasesandContracts),4:175(ConvictedChildSexOffender;Screening; Notifications),5:10(EqualEmploymentOpportunityandMinorityRecruitment),5:40(Communicable andChronicInfectiousDisease),5:90(AbusedandNeglectedChildReporting),5:120(Employee Ethics;CodeofProfessionalConduct;andConflictofInterest),5:125(PersonalTechnologyand SocialMedia;UsageandConduct),5:220(SubstituteTeachers),5:280(DutiesandQualifications)
Adopted:December11,2023
BrookwoodSD167
JobClassifications TheSuperintendentwillensurethatalljobpositionsareidentifiedaseither"exempt"or"non-exempt" accordingtoStatelawandtheFairLaborStandardsAct(FLSA)andthatemployeesareinformed whethertheyare"exempt"or"non-exempt.""Exempt"and"non-exempt"employeecategoriesmay includecertificatedandnon-certificatedjobpositions.Allnon-exemptemployees,whetherpaidona salaryorhourlybasis,arecoveredbyminimumwageandovertimeprovisions.
WorkweekandCompensation TheworkweekforDistrictemployeeswillbe12:00am Saturdayuntil11:59pm Friday Non-exempt employeeswillbecompensatedforallhoursworkedinaworkweekincludingovertime.Fornonexemptemployeespaidasalary,thesalaryispaidfora40-hourworkweekevenifanemployeeis scheduledforlessthan40hours."Overtime"istimeworkedinexcessof40hoursinasingle workweek.
Overtime Anon-exemptemployeeshallnotworkovertimewithouthisorhersupervisor'sexpressapproval All supervisorsofnon-exemptemployeesshall:(1)monitorovertimeuseonaweeklybasisandreport suchusetothebusinessoffice,(2)seektheSuperintendentordesignee'swrittenpre-approvalforany longtermorrepeateduseofovertimethatcanbereasonablyanticipated,(3)ensurethatovertime provisionsofthispolicyandtheFLSAarefollowed,and(4)ensurethatemployeesarecompensated foranyovertimeworked.Accurateandcompletetimesheetsofactualhoursworkedduringthe workweekshallbesignedbyeachemployeeandsubmittedtothebusinessoffice.Thebusiness officewillreviewworkrecordsofemployeesonaregularbasis,makeanassessmentofovertimeuse, andprovidetheassessmenttotheSuperintendent Inlieuofovertimecompensation,non-exempt employeesmayreceivecompensatorytime-off,accordingtoBoardpolicy5:310,Compensatory Time-Off
SuspensionWithoutPay Noexemptemployeeshallhavehisorhersalarydocked,suchasbyanunpaidsuspension,ifthe deductionwouldcausealossoftheexemptstatus Licensedemployeesmaybesuspendedwithout payinaccordancewithBoardpolicy5:240,Suspension Non-licensedemployeesmaybesuspended withoutpayinaccordancewithBoardpolicy5:290,EmploymentTerminationandSuspensions
Implementation TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallimplementthepolicyinaccordancewiththeFLSA,includingits requirednoticestoemployees IntheeventofaconflictbetweenthepolicyandStateorfederallaw, thelattershallcontrol
LEGALREF: 820ILCS105/4a.
29U.S.C.§201etseq.,FairLaborStandardsAct;29C.F.R.Parts516,541,548,553,778,and785. CROSSREF.:5:240(Suspension),5:290(EmploymentTerminationandSuspensions),5:310 (CompensatoryTime-Off)
Adopted:May13,2024
TheSuperintendentordesigneeshalldevelopandimplementproceduresformanagingknownor suspectedcasesofacommunicableandchronicinfectiousdiseaseinvolvingDistrictemployeesthat areconsistentwithStateandfederallaw,IllinoisDepartmentofPublicHealthrules,andBoardof Educationpolicies.
Anemployeewithacommunicableorchronicinfectiousdiseasewillbepermittedtoretainhisorher positionwhenever,afterreasonableaccommodationsandwithoutunduehardship,thereisno substantialriskoftransmissionofthediseasetoothers,providedanemployeeisabletocontinueto performtheposition'sessentialfunctions.Anemployeewithacommunicableandchronicinfectious diseaseremainssubjecttotheBoard'semploymentpoliciesincludingsickand/orotherleave, physicalexaminations,temporaryandpermanentdisability,andtermination
LEGALREF.: 42U.S.C.§12101etseq.,AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct,amendedbytheAmericanswith DisabilitiesActAmendmentsAct(ADAAA),Pub.L.110-325;29C.F.R.§1630.1etseq.
29U.S.C.§791,RehabilitationActof1973;34C.F.R.§104.1etseq.
105ILCS5/24-5
20ILCS2305/6,DepartmentofPublicHealthAct
820ILCS40/,PersonnelRecordReviewAct
77Ill.Admin.CodePart690,ControlofCommunicableDiseases.
CROSSREF.:2:150(Committees),4:180(PandemicPreparedness;Management;andRecovery), 5:30(HiringProcessandCriteria),5:180(TemporaryIllnessorTemporaryIncapacity)
Adopted:May13,2024
BrookwoodSD167
AllDistrictworkplacesaredrug-andalcohol-freeworkplaces
AllemployeesareprohibitedfromengaginginanyofthefollowingactivitieswhileonDistrictpremises orwhileperformingworkfortheDistrict:
1. Unlawfulmanufacture,dispensing,distribution,possession,oruseofanillegalorcontrolled substance,orbeingimpairedbyorundertheinfluenceofanyillegalsubstanceoranydetectible useofanyillegalsubstanceregardlessofwhenorwheretheuseoccurred.
2. Distribution,consumption,use,possession,orbeingimpairedbyorundertheinfluenceofan alcoholicbeverage;beingpresentonDistrictpremisesorwhileperformingworkfortheDistrict whenalcoholconsumptionisdetectible,regardlessofwhenand/orwheretheuseoccurred.
3 Distribution,consumption,possession,use,orbeingimpairedbyorundertheinfluenceof cannabis;beingpresentonDistrictpremisesorwhileperformingworkfortheDistrictwhen impairedbyorundertheinfluenceofcannabis,regardlessofwhenand/orwheretheuse occurred,unlessdistribution,possession,and/oruseisbyaschoolnurseorschool administratorpursuanttoAshley’sLaw,105ILCS5/22-33.TheDistrictconsidersemployees impairedbyorundertheinfluenceofcannabiswhenthereisagoodfaithbeliefthatan employeemanifestsspecificarticulablesymptomswhileworkingthatdecreaseorlessenthe employee’sperformanceofthedutiesortasksoftheemployee’sjobposition
UpontheSuperintendentordesignee’sreasonablesuspicionofanemployee’sviolationofanyofthe prohibitedactivitiesstatedabove,theSuperintendentordesigneemaydirecttheemployeeto undergoadrugand/oralcoholtesttocorroborateorrefutetheallegedviolation Statelawprotectsthe Districtfromliabilitywhenittakesactionspursuanttoareasonableworkplacedrugpolicy,including butnotlimitedtosubjectinganemployeeorapplicanttoreasonabledrugandalcoholtesting, reasonableandnondiscriminatoryrandomdrugtesting,discipline,terminationofemployment,or withdrawalofajobofferduetoafailureofadrugtest
Forpurposesofthispolicyacontrolledsubstancemeansasubstancethatis:
1. Notlegallyobtainable,
2. Beingusedinamannerdifferentthanprescribed,
3 Legallyobtainable,buthasnotbeenlegallyobtained,or
4. ReferencedinfederalorStatecontrolledsubstanceacts.
Forpurposesofthispolicy,DistrictpremisesmeansworkplaceasdefinedintheCannabis RegulationandTaxAct(CRTA)inadditiontoDistrictandschoolbuildings,grounds,andparking areas;vehiclesusedforschoolpurposes;andanylocationusedforaBoardofEducationmeeting, schoolathleticevent,orotherschool-sponsoredorschool-sanctionedeventsoractivities School groundsmeanstherealpropertycomprisinganyschool,anyconveyanceusedtotransportstudentsto schooloraschool-relatedactivity,andanypublicwaywithin1,000feetofanyschoolground, designatedschoolbusstopswherestudentsarewaitingfortheschoolbus,andschool-sponsoredor school-sanctionedeventsoractivities “Vehiclesusedforschoolpurposes”meansschoolbusesor otherschoolvehicles.
Asaconditionofemployment,eachemployeeshall:
1 AbidebythetermsofthisBoardpolicyrespectingadrug-andalcohol-freeworkplace;and
2. Notifyhisorhersupervisorofhisorherconvictionunderanycriminaldrugstatuteforaviolation occurringontheDistrictpremisesorwhileperformingworkfortheDistrict,nolaterthanfive calendardaysaftersuchaconviction
Unlessotherwiseprohibitedbythispolicy,prescriptionandover-the-countermedicationsarenot prohibitedwhentakeninstandarddosagesand/oraccordingtoprescriptionsfromtheemployee's licensedhealthcareprovider,providedthatanemployee'sworkperformanceisnotimpaired.
Tomakeemployeesawareofthedangersofdrugandalcoholabuse,theSuperintendentordesignee shallperformeachofthefollowing:
1. Provideeachemployeewithacopyofthispolicy.
2 Postnoticeofthispolicyinaplacewhereotherinformationforemployeesisposted
3. Makeavailablematerialsfromlocal,State,andnationalanti-drugandalcohol-abuse organizations.
4. EnlisttheaidofcommunityandStateagencieswithdrugandalcoholinformationaland rehabilitationprogramstoprovideinformationtoDistrictemployees.
5 Establishadrug-freeawarenessprogramtoinformemployeesabout:
a Thedangersofdrugabuseintheworkplace,
b. Availabledrugandalcoholcounseling,rehabilitation,re-entry,andanyemployee assistanceprograms,and
c ThepenaltiesthattheDistrictmayimposeuponemployeesforviolationsofthispolicy
6 Remindemployeesthatpolicy6:60,CurriculumContent,requirestheDistricttoeducate students,dependingupontheirgrade,aboutdrugandsubstanceabusepreventionand relationshipsbetweendrugs,alcohol,andviolence
E-Cigarette,Tobacco,andCannabisProhibition
Allemployeesarecoveredbytheconductprohibitionscontainedinpolicy8:30,Visitorstoand ConductonSchoolProperty Theprohibitionontheuseofe-cigarettes,tobacco,andcannabis productsappliesboth(1)whenanemployeeisonschoolproperty,and(2)whileanemployeeis performingworkfortheDistrictataschooleventregardlessoftheevent’slocation.
Tobaccohasthemeaningprovidedin105ILCS5/10-20.5b.
CannabishasthemeaningprovidedintheCRTA,410ILCS705/1-10
E-Cigaretteisshortforelectroniccigaretteandincludes,butisnotlimitedto,anyelectronicnicotine deliverysystem(ENDS),electroniccigar,electroniccigarillo,electronicpipe,electronichookah,vape pen,orsimilarproductordevice,andanycomponentsorpartsthatcanbeusedtobuildtheproductor device.
DistrictActionUponViolationofPolicy Anemployeewhoviolatesthispolicymaybesubjecttodisciplinaryaction,includingtermination In additionoralternatively,theBoardmayrequireanemployeetosuccessfullycompleteanappropriate drug-oralcohol-abuserehabilitationprogram
TheBoardshalltakedisciplinaryactionwithrespecttoanemployeeconvictedofadrugoffenseinthe workplacewithin30daysafterreceivingnoticeoftheconviction
ShouldDistrictemployeesbeengagedintheperformanceofworkunderafederalcontractorgrant, orunderaStatecontractorgrantof$5,000ormore,theSuperintendentshallnotifytheappropriate StateorfederalagencyfromwhichtheDistrictreceivescontractorgrantmoniesoftheemployee’s convictionwithin10daysafterreceivingnoticeoftheconviction
TheBoardreservestherighttointerpret,reviseordiscontinueanyprovisionofthispolicypursuantto theSuspensionofPoliciessubheadinpolicy2:240,BoardPolicyDevelopment.
LEGALREF.:
20U.S.C.§7101etseq.,SafeandDrug-FreeSchoolandCommunitiesActof1994.
21U.S.C.§812,ControlledSubstancesAct;21C.F.R.§1308.11-1308.15.
41USC §8101etseq,Drug-FreeWorkplaceActof1988
42USC §12114,AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct
21CFR Parts1100,1140,and1143
30ILCS580/,Drug-FreeWorkplaceAct.
105ILCS5/10-20.5b.
410ILCS82/,SmokeFreeIllinoisAct
410ILCS130/,CompassionateUseofMedicalCannabisProgramAct
410ILCS705/1-1etseq,CannabisRegulationandTaxAct
720ILCS675,PreventionofTobaccoUsebyPersonsunder21YearsofAgeandSaleand DistributionofTobaccoProductsAct
820ILCS55/,RighttoPrivacyintheWorkplaceAct. 23Ill.Admin.Code§22.20.
CROSSREF: 5:10(EqualEmploymentOpportunityandMinorityRecruitment),5:120(Employee Ethics;CodeofProfessionalConduct;andConflictofInterest),6:60(CurriculumContent),8:30 (VisitorstoandConductonSchoolProperty)
Adopted:January10,2022
TheBoardofEducationhasdeterminedthatabanontheuseoftobaccobyallschooldistrict employees,students,andvisitorsonallschoolpremisesisnecessarytofurtherthepublicinterestof providingeffectiveandefficienteducationforthestudentsofBrookwoodSchoolDistrict167.Theuse oftobaccoisherebybannedinallschoolbuildingsandonallschoolgrounds.Thepurposesofsucha banincludethefollowing:
1. Tofurtherthegoalofconsistencyamongongoingschoolprogramsdirectedagainsttheuseof tobacco;
2 Tosupplementtherolemodelingeffortsofparentswhodonotdirecttheirchildrenagainstthe useoftobacco;
3 Byvirtueofitsuniformapplicationtoemployeesandstudentsalike,togeneraterespectamong studentsforschoolauthority,therebyimprovingdiscipline;
4. Tolendrecognitiontotheplightofthenon-tobaccouser;and
5 Toreflectandemphasizethehazardsoftobaccouse
LEGALREF:105ILCS5/10-205b
ADOPTED:March18,2013
BrookwoodSD167
5:60Expenses TheBoardregulatesthereimbursementofalltravel,meal,andlodgingexpensesbyresolution.Money shallnotbeadvancedorreimbursed,orpurchaseordersissuedfor:(1)theexpensesofanyperson excepttheemployee,(2)anyone'spersonalexpenses,or(3)entertainmentexpenses.Entertainment includes,butisnotlimitedto,shows,amusements,theaters,circuses,sportingevents,oranyother placeofpublicorprivateentertainmentoramusement,unlesstheentertainmentisancillarytothe purposeoftheprogramorevent TheDistrictisnotresponsibleforlossesduetoanemployee’sown negligence,lossesduetonormalwear,orlossesduetotheft,unlessthetheftwasaresultofthe District’snegligence Employeesmustsubmittheappropriateitemized,signed,standardizedform(s) tosupportanyrequestsforexpenseadvancements,reimbursements,orpurchaseordersthatshow thefollowing:
1 Theamountoftheestimatedoractualexpense,withattachedreceiptsforactualincurred expenses
2. Thenameandtitleoftheemployeewhoisrequestingtheexpenseadvancementor reimbursement.Receiptsfromgroupfunctionsmustincludethenames,offices,andjobtitlesof allparticipants
3. Thedate(s)oftheofficialbusinessonwhichtheexpenseadvancement,reimbursement,or purchaseorderwillbeorwasexpended.
4 Thenatureoftheofficialbusinessconductedwhentheexpenseadvancement,reimbursement, orpurchaseorderwillbeorwasexpended
Advancements TheSuperintendentmayadvanceexpensestoteachersandotherlicensedemployeesforthe anticipatedactualandnecessaryexpensestobeincurredwhileattendingmeetingsthatarerelatedto theirdutiesandwillcontributetotheirprofessionaldevelopment,providedtheyfallbelowthemaximum allowedintheBoard'sexpenseregulations
ExpenseadvancementrequestsmustbesubmittedtotheSuperintendentordesigneeontheDistrict's standardizedestimatedexpenseapprovalformforemployees Afterspendingexpense advancements,employeesmustusetheDistrict'sstandardizedexpensereimbursementformand submittotheSuperintendent:(a)theitemized,signedadvancementvoucherthatwasissued,and(b) theamountofactualexpensesbyattachingreceipts Anyportionofanexpenseadvancementnot usedmustbereturnedtotheDistrict Expenseadvancementsandvouchersshallbepresentedtothe Boardinitsregularbillprocess.
ReimbursementsandPurchaseOrders ExpensereimbursementsandpurchaseordersmaybeissuedbytheSuperintendentordesigneeto employees,alongwithotherexpensesnecessaryfortheperformanceoftheirduties,providedthe expensesfallbelowthemaximumallowedintheBoard'sexpenseregulations
Expensereimbursementsandpurchaseorderapprovalsarenotguaranteedand,whenpossible, employeesshouldseekpre-approvalofexpensesbyprovidinganestimationofexpensesonthe District'sstandardizedestimatedexpenseapprovalformforemployees,exceptinsituationswhenthe expenseisdiminutive Whenpre-approvalisnotsought,employeesmustseekreimbursementonthe District'sstandardizedexpensereimbursementformforemployees Expensereimbursementsand purchaseordersshallbepresentedtotheBoardinitsregularbillprocess.
UseofCreditandProcurementCards Creditandprocurementcardusageisgovernedbypolicy4:55,UseofCreditandProcurement
Cards.
ExceedingtheMaximumAllowableExpenseAmount(s) Allrequestsforexpenseadvancements,reimbursements,andpurchaseordersexceedingthe maximumallowedintheBoard'sexpenseregulationsmayonlybeapprovedwhen:
1 TheBoard'sresolutiontoregulateexpensesallowsforsuchapproval;
2 Anemergencyorotherextraordinarycircumstanceexists;and
3. TherequestisapprovedbyarollcallvoteatanopenBoardmeeting.
Registration
Whenpossible,registrationfeeswillbepaidbytheDistrictinadvance
Travel
Theleastexpensivemethodoftravelwillbeused,providedthatnohardshipwillbecausedtothe employee Employeeswillbereimbursedfor:
1. Airtravelatthecoachoreconomyclasscommercialairlinerate.Firstclassorbusinessclassair travelwillbereimbursedonlyifemergencycircumstanceswarrant Theemergency circumstancesmustbeexplainedontheexpenseformandBoardapprovaloftheadditional expenseisrequired Feesforthefirstcheckedbagwillbereimbursed Copiesofairlinetickets andbaggagereceiptsmustbeattachedtotheexpenseform
2. Railorbustravelatactualcost.Railorbustravelcostsmaynotexceedthecostofcoachairfare. Copiesofticketsmustbeattachedtotheexpenseformtosubstantiateamounts.
3. UseofpersonalautomobilesatthestandardmileagerateapprovedbytheInternalRevenue Serviceforincometaxpurposes.Thereimbursementmaynotexceedthecostofcoachairfare. Mileageforuseofpersonalautomobilesintripstoandfromtransportationterminalswillalsobe reimbursed.Tollchargesandparkingcostswillbereimbursed.
4 Automobilerentalcostswhenthevehicle'suseiswarranted Thecircumstancesforsuchuse mustbeexplainedontheexpenseform
5 Taxis,airportlimousines,ridesharingservices,orotherlocaltransportationcosts
Meals MealschargedtotheDistrictshouldrepresentmid-fareselectionsforthehotel/meetingfacilityor generalarea.Tipsareincludedwithmealcharges.Expenseformsmustexplainthemealcharges incurred.Alcoholicbeverageswillnotbereimbursed.
Lodging Employeesshouldrequestconferencerateormid-fareroomaccommodations.Asingleroomratewill bereimbursed.Employeesshouldpaypersonalexpensesatcheckout.Ifthatisimpossible, deductionsforthechargesshouldbemadeontheexpenseform.
MiscellaneousExpenses Employeesmayseekreimbursementforotherexpensesincurredwhileattendingameeting sponsoredbyorganizationsdescribedhereinbyfullydescribingtheexpensesontheexpenseform, attachingreceipts
AdditionalRequirementsforTravelExpensesChargedtoFederalandStateGrants
Allgrant-relatedtravelexpensesmustbepre-approvedbytheSuperintendentordesignee
byemployeesandchargedtoafederalgrantorStategrantgovernedbytheGrantAccountabilityand TransparencyAct(30ILCS708/)mustalsomeetthefollowingrequirements:
1. Theparticipationoftheemployeeisnecessarytotheaward,andthecostsarespecifically relatedtotheaward.
2 Expensesmustbepermissibleunderthetermsandconditionsoftheaward
3 Expensesmustbereasonableandconsistentwiththispolicy
4. TheBoarddoesnotreimburseactualexpensesorpayaperdiemallowanceunlessthe employeeisonofficialtravelstatusformorethan12hours.However,employeesremaineligible formileagereimbursement(minusregularcommutingmileage/costs)andothertransportation expensesifontravelstatuslessthan12hours.
5. Expensesmaybechargedbasedonanactualcostbasisoronaperdiembasisinlieuofactual costsincurred;however,onlyonemethodmaybeappliedpertrip.
6 Commercialairfarecostsinexcessoftheleastexpensivecoachoreconomyclassare prohibitedexceptwhensuchaccommodationswould:(1)requirecircuitousrouting;(2)require travelduringunreasonablehours;(3)excessivelyprolongtravel;(4)resultinadditionalcoststhat wouldoffsettransportationsavings;or(5)offeraccommodationsnotreasonablyadequatefor thetraveler’smedicalneeds.Qualifyingcircumstancesmustbeexplainedontheexpenseform, andBoardapprovaloftheadditionalexpenseisrequired.
7 Perdiemratesandactualreimbursementamountsformileage,meals,andlodgingmaynot exceedtheratesestablishedbytheGovernor’sTravelControlBoardorfederaltravel regulations,whicheverisless Theselimitsdonotapplywhen:(1)anemployeestaysinthe lowest-pricedroomavailableatornearahotelwhereaconferenceorseminarislocatedorin accommodationsarrangedbytheconference/seminarorganization,or(2)lodgingatorbelow theestablishedrateisunavailable.Inthosecases,theemployeewillbereimbursedforactual lodgingexpenseswithpriorapproval,butinnocasewillthereimbursementexceed300%ofthe applicablemaximumperdiemrate.Ifaconferencefeeincludesameal,themealorperdiem allowancewillbereducedbytheactualvalueofthemealortheapplicablemealallowance, whicheverisless.
8. Employeesmustusetheleastexpensivecompactcaravailablewhenusingarentalcarfor travel,unlessanexceptionisapproved.TheBoarddoesnotreimburseemployeesforcollision damagewaiverortheftinsurance.
9 TheBoardwillreimbursetravelexpensesnotchargeabletoanawardfromotherDistrictfunds consistentwiththispolicy
LEGALREF:
2CFR §200475
30ILCS708/130,GrantAccountabilityandTransparencyAct.
50ILCS150/,LocalGovernmentTravelExpenseControlAct.
105ILCS5/10-22.32.
820ILCS115/95,Ill WagePaymentandCollectionAct
CROSSREF:2:125(BoardMemberCompensation;Expenses),2:240(BoardPolicyDevelopment), 4:50(PaymentProcedures),4:55(UseofCreditandProcurementCards)
Adopted:June9,2025
SubmittotheSuperintendent.Useofthisformisrequiredby2:125-E3,ResolutiontoRegulate ExpenseReimbursements.Pleaseprintandattachreceiptsforallexpenditures.
Name:
Destination:
Title/Office:
Purpose:
DepartureDate: ReturnDate:
Receiptsattached
RequestDate:
Estimatedexpensesattached(Completed5:60-E2,EmployeeEstimatedExpenseApproval Form)(pre-approvalisrequiredforfederalandstategrants).
Approvedexpenseadvancement(voucher)attached,ifapplicable*(Completed5:60-E2, EmployeeEstimatedExpenseApprovalForm.) ActualExpenseReport
*Employeeswillbereimbursedforactualandnecessaryexpensesthatexceedtheamountadvanced, butmustrefundanyexpenseadvancementthatexceedstheactualandnecessaryexpensesincurred 105ILCS5/10-2232 ForfederalandStategrants,employeeswillbereimbursedforactualand necessaryexpensesthatexceedestimatedexpensesaspermittedbyBoardpolicy5:60,Expenses
AutoTravelAllowance: permile
SuperintendentorDesigneeSignature
EmployeeSignature Date
DATED:June9,2025
5:60-E2Exhibit-EmployeeEstimatedExpenseApprovalForm
SubmittotheSuperintendent.Useofthisformisrequired(1) by2:125-E3,Resolutionto RegulateExpenseReimbursementsand(2) forpre-approvalofexpensestobechargedtoa federalgrantorStategrantgovernedbytheGrantAccountabilityandTransparencyAct. Pleaseprint.
Name:
TravelDestination:
Title/Office:
Purpose:
EstimatedExpensesApprovalRequested(50ILCS150/20orgrantexpenditure)
Travelisgrant-related*(specifygrant):
PurchaseOrderRequested
PurchaseOrder#:
ExpenseAdvancementVoucherRequested(105ILCS5/10-2232)
VoucherAmount: EstimatedExpenseReport
Departuredate: Returndate:
AutoTravelAllowance: permile
*Grant-relatedtravelonly:Exceptformileageandothertransportationexpenses,expense reimbursement/perdiemisonlyallowedifonofficialtravelstatusfor12hoursormore.Iflodgingat orbelowtheapplicableratecannotbeidentified,pleaseindicatebelowandattachatleastthree quotesforreview.
EmployeeSignature Date
DATED:June9,2025
5:70ReligiousHolidays TheSuperintendentshallgrantanemployee'srequestfortimeofftoobserveareligiousholidayifthe employeegivesatleast5dayspriornoticeandtheabsencedoesnotcauseanunduehardship.
Employeesmayuseearnedvacationtime,orpersonalleavetomakeuptheabsence,providedsuch timeisconsistentwiththeDistrict'soperationalneeds.Aperdiemdeductionmayalsoberequested bytheemployee.
LEGALREF.: 775ILCS5/2-101and5/2-102,Ill HumanRightsAct
775ILCS35/155,ReligiousFreedomRestorationAct
Adopted:July18,2022
BrookwoodSD167
Pleaserefertothefollowingcurrentagreements:
AgreementBetweenBrookwoodSchoolDistrict167BoardofEducationandTheGlenwood EducationAssociation.
AgreementBetweentheBrookwoodSchoolDistrict167BoardofEducationandTheUnified StaffAssociation.
Foremployeesnotcoveredbytheseagreements: Anemployeeshouldgiveatleast5days'priornoticeofpendingcourtdutytotheDistrict.
WitnessDuty
TheDistrictwillpayfullsalaryduringthetimealicensedemployeeisabsentduetoasubpoenato serveasawitnessinatrialorhaveadepositiontakeninanyschool-relatedmatterpendingincourt
JuryDuty
TheDistrictwillpayfullsalaryduringthetimealicensedemployeeisabsentduetojuryduty
LEGALREF:
105ILCS5/10-20.7.
705ILCS305/4.1,JuryAct.
Adopted:July18,2022
BrookwoodSD167
AnyDistrictemployeewhosuspectsorreceivesknowledgethatastudentmaybeanabusedor neglectedchildshallimmediatelyreportorcauseareporttobemadetotheIll.Dept.ofChildrenand FamilyServices(DCFS)onitsChildAbuseHotline1-800-25-ABUSE(1-800-252-2873)(within Illinois);1-217-524-2606(outsideofIllinois);or1-800-358-5117(TTY). AnyDistrictemployeewho believesastudentisinimmediatedangerofharm,shallfirstcall911
Thereportshallinclude,ifknown:
1. Thenameandaddressofthechild,parent/guardiannames,orotherpersonshavingcustody;
2 Thechild’sage;
3. Thechild’scondition,includinganyevidenceofpreviousinjuriesordisabilities;and
4 AnyotherinformationthatthereporterbelievesmaybehelpfultoDCFSforitsinvestigation
TheemployeeshallalsopromptlynotifytheSuperintendentorBuildingPrincipalthatareporthasbeen made TheSuperintendentorBuildingPrincipalshallimmediatelycoordinateanynecessary notificationstothestudent’sparent(s)/guardian(s)withDCFS,theapplicableschoolresourceofficer (SRO),and/orlocallawenforcement.
NegligentfailuretoreportoccurswhenaDistrictemployeepersonallyobservesaninstanceof suspectedchildabuseorneglectandreasonablybelieves,inhisorherprofessionalorofficial capacity,thattheinstanceconstitutesanactofchildabuseorneglectundertheAbusedand NeglectedChildReportingAct(ANCRA)andheorshe,withoutwillfulintent,failstoimmediatelyreport orcauseareporttobemadeofthesuspectedabuseorneglecttoDCFS.
AnyDistrictemployeewhodiscoverschildpornographyonelectronicandinformationtechnology equipmentshallimmediatelyreportittolocallawenforcement,theNationalCenterforMissingand ExploitedChildren’sCyberTipline800/843-5678,oronlineathttps://report.cybertip.orgor www.missingkids.org.TheSuperintendentorBuildingPrincipalshallalsobepromptlynotifiedofthe discoveryandthatareporthasbeenmade.
AnyDistrictemployeewhoobservesanyactofhazingthatdoesbodilyharmtoastudentmustreport thatacttotheBuildingPrincipal,Superintendent,ordesigneewhowillinvestigateandtake appropriateaction.Ifthehazingresultsindeathorgreatbodilyharm,theemployeemustfirstmakethe reporttolawenforcementandthentotheSuperintendentorBuildingPrincipal.Hazingisdefinedas anyintentional,knowing,orrecklessactdirectedtoorrequiredofastudentforthepurposeofbeing initiatedinto,affiliatingwith,holdingofficein,ormaintainingmembershipinanygroup,organization, club,orathleticteamwhosemembersareorincludeotherstudents
AbusedandNeglectedChildReportingAct(ANCRA),SchoolCode,andErin’sLawTraining
TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallprovidestaffdevelopmentopportunitiesforDistrictemployees inthedetection,reporting,andpreventionofchildabuseandneglect.
AllDistrictemployeesshall:
1. Beforebeginningemployment,signtheAcknowledgementofMandatedReporterStatusform providedbyDCFS.TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallensurethatthesignedformsare retained.
2 Completemandatedreportertrainingasrequiredbylawwithinthreemonthsofinitial employmentandatleasteverythreeyearsafterthatdate.
3 Completeanannualevidence-informedtrainingrelatedtochildsexualabuse,grooming behaviors(includingsexualmisconductasdefinedinFaith'sLaw),andboundaryviolationsas
requiredbylawandpolicy5:100,StaffDevelopmentProgram.
AllegedIncidentsofSexualAbuse;Investigations
Anallegedincidentofsexualabuseisanincidentofsexualabuseofachild,asdefinedin720ILCS 5/11-9.1A,thatisallegedtohavebeenperpetratedbyschoolpersonnel,includingaschoolvendoror volunteer,thatoccurred:onschoolgroundsduringaschoolactivity;oroutsideofschoolgroundsornot duringaschoolactivity.
IfaDistrictemployeereportsanallegedincidentofsexualabusetoDCFSandDCFSacceptsthe reportforinvestigation,DCFSwillreferthemattertothelocalChildren’sAdvocacyCenter(CAC).The SuperintendentordesigneewillimplementprocedurestocoordinatewiththeCAC.
DCFSand/ortheappropriatelawenforcementagencywillinformtheDistrictwhenitsinvestigationis completeorhasbeensuspended,aswellastheoutcomeofitsinvestigation.Theexistenceofa DCFSand/orlawenforcementinvestigationwillnotprecludetheDistrictfromconductingitsown parallelinvestigationintotheallegedincidentofsexualabuseinaccordancewithBoardpolicy7:20, HarassmentofStudentsProhibited
SpecialSuperintendentResponsibilities
TheSuperintendentshallexecutetherequirementsinBoardpolicy5:150,PersonnelRecords, wheneveranotherschooldistrictrequestsareferenceconcerninganapplicantwhoisorwasaDistrict employeeandwasthesubjectofareportmadebyaDistrictemployeetoDCFS
WhentheSuperintendenthasreasonablecausetobelievethatalicenseholder(1)committedan intentionalactofabuseorneglectwiththeresultofmakingachildanabusedchildoraneglectedchild underANCRAoranactofsexualmisconductunderFaith’sLaw,and(2)thatactresultedinthelicense holder’sdismissalorresignationfromtheDistrict,theSuperintendentshallnotifytheState SuperintendentandtheappropriateIntermediateServiceCenterExecutiveDirectorinwriting, providingtheIll EducatorIdentificationNumberaswellasabriefdescriptionofthemisconduct alleged TheSuperintendentmustmakethereportwithin30daysofthedismissalorresignationand mailacopyofthenotificationtothelicenseholder
TheSuperintendentshalldevelopproceduresfornotifyingastudent’sparents/guardianswhena Districtemployee,contractor,oragentisallegedtohaveengagedinsexualmisconductwiththe studentasdefinedinFaith’sLaw.TheSuperintendentshallalsodevelopproceduresfornotifyingthe student'sparents/guardianswhentheBoardtakesactionrelatingtotheemploymentoftheemployee, contractor,oragentfollowingtheinvestigationofsexualmisconduct.Notificationshallnotoccurwhen theemployee,contractor,oragentallegedtohaveengagedinsexualmisconductisthestudent’s parent/guardian,and/orwhenthestudentisatleast18yearsofageoremancipated.
TheSuperintendentshallexecutetherecordkeepingrequirementsofFaith’sLaw.
SpecialBoardofEducationMemberResponsibilities EachindividualBoardmembermust,ifanallegationisraisedtothememberduringanopenor closedBoardmeetingthatastudentisanabusedchildasdefinedinANCRA,directorcausethe BoardtodirecttheSuperintendentorotherequivalentschooladministratortocomplywithANCRA’s requirementsconcerningthereportingofchildabuse.
IftheBoarddeterminesthatanyDistrictemployee,otherthananemployeelicensedunder105ILCS 5/21B,haswillfullyornegligentlyfailedtoreportaninstanceofsuspectedchildabuseorneglectas requiredbyANCRA,theBoardmaydismissthatemployeeimmediately.
WhentheBoardlearnsthatalicensedteacherwasconvictedofanyfelony,itmustpromptlyreportitto
theStateagencieslistedinBoardpolicy2:20,PowersandDutiesoftheBoardofEducation; Indemnification
LEGALREF.:
20U.S.C.§7926,ElementaryandSecondaryEducationAct.
105ILCS5/10-21.9,5/10-23.13,5/21B-85,5/22-85.5,and5/22-85.10.
20ILCS1305/1-1etseq
20ILCS2435/
325ILCS5/,AbusedandNeglectedChildReportingAct
720ILCS5/12C-50.1,CriminalCodeof2012.
CROSSREF.: 2:20(PowersandDutiesoftheBoardofEducation;Indemnification),3:40 (Superintendent),3:50(AdministrativePersonnelOtherThantheSuperintendent),3:60 (AdministrativeResponsibilityoftheBuildingPrincipal),4:60(PurchasesandContracts),4:165 (AwarenessandPreventionofChildSexualAbuseandGroomingBehaviors),5:20(Workplace HarassmentProhibited),5:30(HiringProcessandCriteria),5:100(StaffDevelopmentProgram), 5:120(EmployeeEthics;CodeofProfessionalConduct;andConflictofInterest),5:150(Personnel Records),5:200(TermsandConditionsofEmploymentandDismissal),5:290(Employment TerminationandSuspensions),6:120(EducationofChildrenwithDisabilities),6:250(Community ResourcePersonsandVolunteers),7:20(HarassmentofStudentsProhibited),7:150(Agencyand PoliceInterviews)
Adopted:December16,2024
BrookwoodSD167
5:100StaffDevelopmentProgram TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallimplementastaffdevelopmentprogram.Thegoalofthe programshallbetoupdateandimprovetheskillsandknowledgeofstaffmembersinordertoachieve andmaintainahighlevelofjobperformanceandsatisfaction.Additionally,thedevelopmentprogram forlicensedstaffmembersshallbedesignedtoeffectuateanySchoolImprovementPlanssothat studentlearningobjectivesmeetorexceedgoalsestablishedbytheDistrictandState
AbusedandNeglectedChildReportingAct(ANCRA)andErin'sLawTraining ThestaffdevelopmentprogramshallincludetheAbusedandNeglectedChildReportingAct(ANCRA) mandatedreportertrainingandtrainingontheawarenessandpreventionofchildsexualabuseand groomingbehaviors(Erin’sLaw)asfollows(seeBoardpolicies4:165,AwarenessandPreventionof ChildSexualAbuseandGroomingBehaviors,and5:90,AbusedandNeglectedChildReporting):
1 Withinthreemonthsofemployment,eachstaffmembermustcompletemandatedreporter trainingfromaprovideroragencywithexpertiseinrecognizingandreportingchildabuse Mandatedreportertrainingmustbecompletedagainatleasteverythreeyears
2. ByJanuary31ofeveryyear,allschoolpersonnelmustcompleteevidence-informedtrainingon preventing,reporting,andrespondingtochildsexualabuse,groomingbehaviors(including sexualmisconductasdefinedinFaith'sLaw),andboundaryviolations
In-ServiceTrainingRequirements Thestaffdevelopmentprogramshallprovide,ataminimum,withinsixmonthsofemploymentand renewedatleastonceeveryfiveyearsthereafter(unlessrequiredmorefrequentlybyotherStateor federallaw),thein-servicetrainingofallDistrictstaffwhoworkwithpupilson:
1. Healthconditionsofstudents,includingbutnotlimitedtotrainingon:
a. Anaphylacticreactionsandmanagement,conductedbyapersonwithexpertiseon anaphylacticreactionsandmanagement;
b Managementofasthma,preventionofasthmasymptoms,andemergencyresponseinthe schoolsetting;
c Thebasicsofseizurerecognitionandfirstaidandemergencyprotocols,consistentwith bestpracticeguidelinesissuedbytheCentersforDiseaseControlandPrevention;
d. Thebasicsofdiabetescare,howtoidentifywhenadiabeticstudentneedsimmediateor emergencymedicalattention,andwhomtocontactincaseofemergency;
e. Currentbestpracticesregardingidentificationandtreatmentofattentiondeficit hyperactivitydisorder;and
f Howtorespondtoanincidentinvolvinglife-threateningbleeding,includinguseofa school'straumableedingcontrolkit,ifapplicable
2 Social-emotionallearning Trainingmayincludeprovidingeducationtoallschoolpersonnel aboutthecontentoftheIllinoisSocialandEmotionalLearningStandards,howtheyapplyto everydayschoolinteractions,andexamplesofhowsocialemotionallearningcanbeintegrated intoinstructionalpracticesacrossallgradesandsubjects
3 Developingculturalcompetency,includingbutnotlimitedtounderstandingandreducingimplicit bias,includingimplicitracialbiasasdefinedin105ILCS5/10-2061(implicitbiastraining)
4. Identifyingwarningsignsofmentalillness,trauma,andsuicidalbehaviorinyouth,alongwith appropriateinterventionandreferraltechniques,includingresourcesandguidelinesasoutlined in105ILCS5/2-3166(AnnMarie'sLaw)andthedefinitionsoftrauma,trauma-responsive learningenvironments,andwholechildassetforthin105ILCS5/3-11
5. Domesticandsexualviolenceandtheneedsofexpectantandparentingyouth,conductedby
personswithexpertiseindomesticandsexualviolenceandtheneedsofexpectantand parentingyouth.Trainingshallinclude,butisnotlimitedto:
a. Communicatingwithandlisteningtoyouthvictimsofdomesticorsexualviolenceand expectantandparentingyouth;
b. Connectingyouthvictimsofdomesticorsexualviolenceandexpectantandparenting youthtoappropriatein-schoolservicesandotheragencies,programs,andservicesas needed;
c ImplementingtheDistrict'spoliciesandproceduresregardingsuchyouth,including confidentiality;and
d Proceduresforrespondingtoincidentsofteendatingviolencethattakeplaceatschool, onschoolgrounds,atschool-sponsoredactivities,orinvehiclesusedforschool-provided transportationasoutlinedin105ILCS110/310(seeBoardpolicy7:185,TeenDating ViolenceProhibited).
6 Protectionsandaccommodationsforstudents,includingbutnotlimitedtotrainingon:
a ThefederalAmericanswithDisabilitiesActasitpertainstotheschoolenvironment;and b. Homelessness.
7 Educatorethicsandrespondingtochildsexualabuseandgroomingbehavior(seeBoardpolicy 5:120,EmployeeEthics;CodeofProfessionalConduct;andConflictofInterest);includingbut notlimitedtotrainingon:
a. Teacher-studentconduct;
b Schoolemployee-studentconduct;and
c Evidence-informedtrainingonpreventing,recognizing,reporting,andrespondingtochild sexualabuseandgroomingasoutlinedin105ILCS5/10-2313(Erin'sLaw)
8. Effectiveinstructioninviolencepreventionandconflictresolution,conductedinaccordancewith therequirementsof105ILCS5/27-23.4(violencepreventionandconflictresolutioneducation).
AdditionalTrainingRequirements Inaddition,thestaffdevelopmentprogramshallincludeeachofthefollowing:
1 Ongoingprofessionaldevelopmentforallschoolpersonnelandschoolresourceofficersonthe requirementsof105ILCS5/10-226and5/10-2014,theadverseconsequencesofschool exclusionandjustice-systeminvolvement,effectiveclassroommanagementstrategies,culturally responsivediscipline,trauma-responsivelearningenvironmentsasdefinedin105ILCS5/311(b),theappropriateandavailablesupportiveservicesforthepromotionofstudentattendance andengagement,anddevelopmentallyappropriatedisciplinarymethodsthatpromotepositive andhealthyschoolclimates.
2 Annualcontinuingeducationand/ortrainingopportunities(professionalstandards)forschool nutritionprogramdirectors,managers,andstaff.Eachschoolfoodauthority’sdirectorshall documentcompliancewiththisrequirementbytheendofeachschoolyearandmaintain documentationforathree-yearperiod.
3 ThefollowingindividualsmustcompleteconcussiontrainingasspecifiedintheYouthSports ConcussionSafetyAct:coachesandassistantcoaches(whethervolunteeroremployee)ofan interscholasticathleticactivity;nurses,licensedand/ornon-licensedhealthcareprofessionals servingontheConcussionOversightTeam;athletictrainers;gameofficialsofaninterscholastic athleticactivity;andphysiciansservingontheConcussionOversightTeam.
4 Forschoolpersonnelwhoworkwithhazardousortoxicmaterialsonaregularbasis,trainingon thesafehandlinganduseofsuchmaterials
5. Fordelegatedcareaidesperformingservicesinconnectionwithastudent’sseizureactionplan, traininginaccordancewith105ILCS150/,theSeizureSmartSchoolAct
6. Fordelegatedcareaidesperformingservicesinconnectionwithastudent'sdiabetescareplan,
traininginaccordancewith105ILCS145/,theCareofStudentswithDiabetesAct.
7 ForallDistrictstaff,annualsexualharassmentpreventiontraining
8 TitleIXrequirementsfortraininginaccordancewith34CFR Part106asfollows(seeBoard policy2:265,TitleIXGrievanceProcedure)
9. TrainingforallDistrictemployeesonthepreventionofdiscriminationandharassmentbasedon race,color,andnationalorigininschoolaspartofnewemployeetrainingandatleastonce everytwoyears.
10. TrainingforatleastonedesignatedemployeeateachschoolaboutthePrioritizationofUrgency ofNeedforServices(PUNS)databaseandstepsrequiredtoregisterstudentsforit.
11 Traininginaccordancewith105ILCS5/26Aforatleastonestaffmemberineachschool designatedasaresourceforstudentswhoareparents,expectantparents,orvictimsof domesticorsexualviolence,andforanyemployeeswhosedutiesincludetheresolutionof complaintsofviolationsof105ILCS5/26A(seeBoardpolicy7:255,StudentswhoareParents, ExpectantParents,orVictimsofDomesticorSexualViolence).
TheSuperintendentshalldevelopprotocolsforadministeringyouthsuicideawarenessandprevention educationtostaffconsistentwithBoardpolicy7:290,SuicideandDepressionAwarenessand Prevention
LEGALREF.:
20U.S.C.§1681etseq.,TitleIXoftheEducationalAmendmentsof1972;34C.F.R.Part106.
42USC §1758b,Pub L 111-296,Healthy,Hunger-FreeKidsActof2010;7CFR Parts210and 235.
105ILCS5/2-362,5/2-3166,5/3-11,5/10-2017a,5/10-2061,5/10-226(c-5),5/10-2239,5/102312,5/10-2313,5/22-80(h),5/22-95,5/24-5,and5/26A
105ILCS25/115,InterscholasticAthleticOrganizationAct
105ILCS145/25,CareofStudentswithDiabetesAct
105ILCS150/25,SeizureSmartSchoolAct.
105ILCS110/3,CriticalHealthProblemsandComprehensiveHealthEducationAct.
325ILCS5/4,AbusedandNeglectedChildReportingAct.
745ILCS49/,GoodSamaritanAct
775ILCS5/2-109and5/5A-103,Ill HumanRightsAct
23IllAdminCode§§2220,226800,andPart525
77Ill.Admin.Code§527.800.
CROSSREF.:2:265(TitleIXGrievanceProcedure),2:270(DiscriminationandHarassmentonthe BasisofRace,Color,andNationalOriginProhibited),3:40(Superintendent),3:50(Administrative PersonnelOtherThantheSuperintendent),4:160(EnvironmentalQualityofBuildingsandGrounds), 4:165(AwarenessandPreventionofChildSexualAbuseandGroomingBehaviors),5:20(Workplace HarassmentProhibited),5:90(AbusedandNeglectedChildReporting),5:120(EmployeeEthics; CodeofProfessionalConduct;andConflictofInterest),5:250(LeavesofAbsence),6:15(School Accountability),6:20(SchoolYearCalendarandDay),6:50(SchoolWellness),6:160(English Learners),7:10(EqualEducationalOpportunities),7:20(HarassmentofStudentsProhibited),7:180
(PreventionofandResponsetoBullying,Intimidation,andHarassment),7:185(TeenDatingViolence Prohibited),7:250(StudentSupportServices),7:255(StudentsWhoareParents,ExpectantParents, orVictimsofDomesticorSexualViolence),7:270(AdministeringMedicinestoStudents),7:285 (AnaphylaxisPrevention,Response,andManagementProgram),7:290(SuicideandDepression AwarenessandPrevention),7:305(StudentAthleteConcussionsandHeadInjuries)
Adopted:June9,2025
BrookwoodSD167
TheBoardofEducationwillperiodicallyrecognizethoseDistrictemployeeswhocontribute significantlytotheeducationalprogramsandwelfareofthestudents.
Adopted:July18,2022
BrookwoodSD167
AllDistrictemployeesareexpectedtomaintainhighstandardsintheirjobperformance,demonstrate integrityandhonesty,beconsiderateandcooperative,andmaintainprofessionalandappropriate relationshipswithstudents,parents/guardians,staffmembers,andothers.
TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallprovidethispolicytoallDistrictemployeesandstudentsand/or parents/guardiansintheirrespectivehandbooks,andensureitspostingontheDistrict’swebsite,if any.
ProfessionalandAppropriateConduct ProfessionalandappropriateemployeeconductareimportantBoardgoalsthatimpactthequalityofa safelearningenvironmentandtheschoolcommunity,increasingstudents’abilitytolearnandthe District’sabilitytoeducate.Toprotectstudentsfromsexualmisconductbyemployees,and employeesfromtheappearanceofimpropriety,StatelawalsorecognizestheimportanceforDistrict employeestoconstantlymaintainprofessionalandappropriaterelationshipswithstudentsbyfollowing establishedexpectationsandguidelinesforemployee-studentboundaries.Manybreachesof employee-studentboundariesdonotrisetothelevelofcriminalbehaviorbutdoposeapotentialrisk tostudentsafetyandimpactthequalityofasafelearningenvironment Repeatedviolationsof employee-studentboundariesmayindicatethegroomingofastudentforsexualabuse As bystanders,employeesmayknowofconcerningbehaviorsthatnooneelseisawareof,sotheir trainingon:(1)preventing,recognizing,reporting,andrespondingtochildsexualabuseandgrooming behavior;(2)thispolicy;and(3)federalandstatereportingrequirementsisessentialtomaintaining theBoard’sgoalofprofessionalandappropriateconduct
TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallidentifyemployeeconductstandardsthatdefineappropriate employee-studentboundaries,providetrainingaboutthem,andmonitortheDistrict’semployeesfor violationsofemployee-studentboundaries Theemployeeconductstandardswillrequirethat,ata minimum:
1 EmployeeswhoaregovernedbytheCodeofEthicsforIllinoisEducators,adoptedbytheIll StateBoardofEducation(ISBE),willcomplywithitsincorporationbyreferenceintothispolicy
2 Employeesaretrainedoneducatorethics,childabuse,groomingbehaviors,andemployeestudentboundaryviolationsasrequiredbylawandBoardpolicies2:265,TitleIXGrievance Procedure;4:165,AwarenessandPreventionofChildSexualAbuseandGrooming Behaviors;5:90,AbusedandNeglectedChildReporting;and5:100,StaffDevelopment Program.
3 Employeesmaintainprofessionalrelationshipswithstudents,includingmaintainingemployeestudentboundariesbaseduponstudents’ages,gradelevels,anddevelopmentallevelsand followingDistrict-establishedguidelinesforspecificsituations,includingbutnotlimitedto:
a Transportingastudent;
b Takingorpossessingaphotoorvideoofastudent;and
c. Meetingwithastudentorcontactingastudentoutsidetheemployee’sprofessionalrole.
4 Employeesreportprohibitedbehaviorsand/orboundaryviolationspursuanttoBoardpolicies 2:260,UniformGrievanceProcedure;2:265,TitleIXGrievanceProcedure;and5:90,Abused andNeglectedChildReporting.
5 Disciplineuptoandincludingdismissalwilloccurforanyemployeewhoviolatesanemployee conductstandardorengagesinanyofthefollowing:
a. Violatesexpectationsandguidelinesforemployee-studentboundaries.
b Sexuallyharassesastudent
c. WillfullyornegligentlyfailstofollowreportingrequirementsoftheAbusedandNeglected ChildReportingAct(325ILCS5/),TitleIXoftheEducationAmendmentsof1972(20 U.S.C.§1681etseq.),ortheElementaryandSecondaryEducationAct(20U.S.C.§ 7926)
d. Engagesingroomingasdefinedin720ILCS5/11-25.
e Engagesingroomingbehaviors Prohibitedgroomingbehaviorsinclude,ataminimum, sexualmisconduct.Sexualmisconductisanyact,includingbutnotlimitedto,anyverbal, nonverbal,written,orelectroniccommunicationorphysicalactivity,byanemployeewith directcontactwithastudent,thatisdirectedtowardorwithastudenttoestablisha romanticorsexualrelationshipwiththestudent.Examplesinclude,butarenotlimitedto:
i. Asexualorromanticinvitation.
ii Datingorsolicitingadate
iii Engaginginsexualizedorromanticdialog
iv. Makingsexuallysuggestivecommentsthataredirectedtowardorwithastudent.
v Self-disclosureorphysicalexposureofasexual,romantic,oreroticnature
vi. Asexual,indecent,romantic,oreroticcontactwiththestudent.
StatementofEconomicInterests
ThefollowingemployeesmustfileaStatementofEconomicInterestsasrequiredbytheIll. GovernmentalEthicsAct:
1. Superintendent;
2 BuildingPrincipal;
3. Headofanydepartment;
4 Anyemployeewho,astheDistrict’sagent,isresponsiblefornegotiatingoneormorecontracts, includingcollectivebargainingagreement(s),intheamountof$1,000orgreater;
5 Hearingofficer;
6. Anyemployeehavingsupervisoryauthorityfor20ormoreemployees;and
7 Anyemployeeinapositionthatrequiresanadministrativeorachiefschoolbusinessofficial endorsement
EthicsandGiftBan
Boardpolicy2:105,EthicsandGiftBan,appliestoallDistrictemployees Studentsshallnotbeused inanymannerforpromotingapoliticalcandidateorissue
ProhibitedInterests;ConflictofInterest;andLimitationofAuthority
Inaccordancewith105ILCS5/22-5,“noschoolofficerorteachershallbeinterestedinthesale, proceeds,orprofitsofanybook,apparatus,orfurnitureusedortobeusedinanyschoolwithwhich suchofficerorteachermaybeconnected,”exceptwhentheemployeeistheauthorordeveloperof instructionalmaterialslistedwithISBEandadoptedforusebytheBoard Anemployeehavingan interestininstructionalmaterialsmustfileanannualstatementwiththeBoardSecretary
Forthepurposeofacquiringprofitorpersonalgain,noemployeeshallactasanagentoftheDistrict norshallanemployeeactasanagentofanybusinessinanytransactionwiththeDistrict This includesparticipationintheselection,award,oradministrationofacontractsupportedbyafederal awardorStateawardgovernedbytheGrantAccountabilityandTransparencyAct(GATA)(30ILCS 708/)whentheemployeehasarealorapparentconflictofinterest Aconflictofinterestariseswhen anemployeeoranyofthefollowingindividualshasafinancialorotherinterestinoratangiblebenefit fromtheentityselectedforthecontract:
1. Amemberoftheemployee’simmediatefamily;
2 Anemployee’spartner;or
3 Anentitythatemploysorisabouttoemploytheemployeeoroneoftheindividualslistedinone ortwoabove
Employeesshallneithersolicitnoracceptgratuities,favors,oranythingofmonetaryvaluefrom contractors,potentialcontractors,orpartiestoagreementsorsubcontracts Situationsinwhichthe interestisnotsubstantialorthegiftisanunsoliciteditemofnominalvaluemustcomplywithStatelaw andBoardpolicy2:105,EthicsandGiftBan
OutsideEmployment
Employeesshallnotengageinanyotheremploymentorinanyprivatebusinessduringregular workinghoursoratsuchothertimesasarenecessarytofulfillappropriateassignedduties.
Incorporated byreference: 5:120-E(CodeofEthicsforIll.Educators)
LEGALREF.:
US Constitution,FirstAmendment
2CFR §200318(c)(1)
5ILCS420/4A-101,Ill GovernmentalEthicsAct
5ILCS430/,StateOfficialsandEmployeeEthicsAct
30ILCS708/,GrantAccountabilityandTransparencyAct.
50ILCS135/,LocalGovernmentalEmployeesPoliticalRightsAct.
105ILCS5/10-2239,5/10-2313,5/22-5,5/22-855,and5/22-93
325ILCS5/,AbusedandNeglectedChildReportingAct
720ILCS5/11-25,CriminalCodeof2012
775ILCS5/5A-102,Ill.HumanRightsAct.
23Ill.Admin.CodePart22,CodeofEthicsforIll.Educators.
Pickeringv.BoardofTownshipH.S.Dist.205,391U.S.563(1968).
Garcettiv Ceballos,547US 410(2006)
CROSSREF: 2:105(EthicsandGiftBan),2:265(TitleIXGrievanceProcedure),4:60(Purchases andContracts),4:165(AwarenessandPreventionofChildSexualAbuseandGroomingBehaviors), 5:90(AbusedandNeglectedChildReporting),5:100(StaffDevelopmentProgram),5:125(Personal TechnologyandSocialMedia;UsageandConduct),5:200(TermsandConditionsofEmployment andDismissal),5:290(EmploymentTerminationandSuspensions),7:20(HarassmentofStudents Prohibited)
Adopted:January9,2023
Definitions
Includes-Means"includeswithoutlimitation"or"includes,butisnotlimitedto"
Socialmedia-Mediaforsocialinteraction,usinghighlyaccessibleweb-basedand/ormobile technologiesthatallowuserstosharecontentand/orengageininteractivecommunicationthrough onlinecommunities.Thisincludes,butisnotlimitedto,servicessuchasFacebook,LinkedIn,X (formerlyTwitter),Threads,Instagram,TikTok,Snapchat,Discord,andYouTube
Personaltechnology-AnydevicethatisnotownedorleasedbytheDistrictorotherwiseauthorized forDistrictuseand:(1)transmitssounds,images,text,messages,videos,orelectronicinformation, (2)electronicallyrecords,plays,orstoresinformation,or(3)accessestheInternet,orprivate communicationorinformationnetworks Thisincludescomputers,tablets,smartphones, smartwatches,andotherdevices
UsageandConduct AllDistrictemployeeswhousepersonaltechnologyand/orsocialmediashall:
1. AdheretothehighstandardsforProfessionalandAppropriateConductrequiredbyBoard policy5:120,EmployeeEthics;CodeofProfessionalConduct;andConflictofInterestatall times,regardlessoftheever-changingsocialmediaandpersonaltechnologyplatforms available ThisincludesDistrictemployeespostingimagesorprivateinformationabout themselvesorothersinamannerreadilyaccessibletostudentsandotheremployeesthatis inappropriateasdefinedbyBoardpolicies5:20,WorkplaceHarassmentProhibited;5:100, StaffDevelopmentProgram;5:120,EmployeeEthics;CodeofProfessionalConduct;and ConflictofInterest;6:235,AccesstoElectronicNetworks;and7:20,HarassmentofStudents Prohibited;andtheIll.CodeofEducatorEthics,23Ill.Admin.Code§22.20.
2. ChooseaDistrict-providedorsupportedmethodwheneverpossibletocommunicatewith studentsandtheirparents/guardians.Specifically,donottext,call,oremailstudentsusing personaltechnologyanddonotuseDistrict-providedmediatocommunicatewithstudentsand theirparents/guardiansregardingschoolmatters.
3 Notinterferewithordisrupttheeducationalorworkingenvironment,orthedeliveryofeducation oreducationalsupportservices
4 Informtheirimmediatesupervisorifastudentinitiatesinappropriatecontactwiththemviaany formofpersonaltechnologyorsocialmedia
5. Reportinstancesofsuspectedabuseorneglectdiscoveredthroughtheuseofsocialmediaor personaltechnologypursuanttoaschoolemployee’sobligationsunderBoardpolicy5:90, AbusedandNeglectedChildReporting
6. Notdiscloseconfidentialinformation,includingbutnotlimitedtoschoolstudentrecords(e.g., studentwork,photographsofstudents,namesofstudents,oranyotherpersonallyidentifiable informationaboutstudents)orpersonnelrecords,incompliancewithBoardpolicy5:130, ResponsibilitiesConcerningInternalInformation Donotpostorpublishinformation, anecdotes,orimagesofDistrictevents,includingofotherstaffmembers,onsocialmediasites withoutexpressorimpliedapprovalorexceptwherethestaffmemberhasalegalrighttoconvey theinformation,anecdote,orimageinsuchamanner
7. RefrainfromusingtheDistrict'slogoswithoutpermissionandfollowBoardpolicy5:170, Copyright,andallDistrictcopyrightcomplianceprocedures
8. Usepersonaltechnologyandsocialmediaforpersonalpurposesonlyduringnon-worktimesor hours.Anyduty-freeusemustoccurduringtimesandplacesthattheusewillnotinterferewith jobdutiesorotherwisebedisruptivetotheschoolenvironmentoritsoperation.
9. NotrepresentoneselfasspeakingonbehalfoftheDistrictorBoardofEducation;when identifyingoneselfbyrelationshiptotheDistrict,expresslydisclaimDistrictorschool endorsementoftheremarksmade.CommunicationstoandfromBoardmembersmustbein compliancewithBoardPolicy2:140
10. Assumeallrisksassociatedwiththeuseofpersonaltechnologyandsocialmediaatschoolor school-sponsoredactivities,includingstudents'viewingofinappropriateInternetmaterials throughtheDistrictemployee'spersonaltechnologyorsocialmedia.TheBoardexpressly disclaimsanyresponsibilityforimposingcontentfilters,blockinglists,ormonitoringofits employees'personaltechnologyandsocialmedia.
11. Besubjecttoremedialandanyotherappropriatedisciplinaryactionforviolationsofthispolicy rangingfromprohibitingtheemployeefrompossessingorusinganypersonaltechnologyor socialmediaatschooltodismissaland/orindemnificationoftheDistrictforanylosses,costs,or damages,includingreasonableattorneyfees,incurredbytheDistrictrelatingto,orarisingout of,anyviolationofthispolicy.
SuperintendentResponsibilities
TheSuperintendentshall:
1 InformDistrictemployeesaboutthispolicyduringthein-serviceoneducatorethics,teacherstudentconduct,andschoolemployee-studentconductrequiredbyBoardpolicy5:120, EmployeeEthics;CodeofProfessionalConduct;andConflictofInterest.
2 DirectBuildingPrincipalstoannually:
a Providetheirbuildingstaffwithacopyofthispolicy
b. Informtheirbuildingstaffabouttheimportanceofmaintaininghighstandardsintheir schoolrelationships.
c Remindtheirbuildingstaffthatthosewhoviolatethispolicywillbesubjecttoremedialand anyotherappropriatedisciplinaryactionuptoandincludingdismissal
3 Buildawarenessofthispolicywithstudents,parents,andthecommunity
4. EnsurethatneithertheDistrict,noranyoneonitsbehalf,commitsanactprohibitedbytheRight toPrivacyintheWorkplaceAct,820ILCS55/10;ie,theFacebookPasswordLaw
5. EnsurethatnoonefortheDistrict,oronitsbehalf,requestsofanemployeeorapplicantaccess inanymannertohisorhersocialnetworkingwebsiteorrequestspasswordstosuchsites.
LEGALREF.:
105ILCS5/21B-75and5/21B-80
775ILCS5/5A-102,Ill HumanRightsAct
820ILCS55/10,RighttoPrivacyintheWorkplaceAct
23Ill.Admin.Code§22.20,CodeofEthicsforIll.Educators. Garcettiv.Ceballos,547U.S.410(2006).
Pickeringv HighSchoolDist 205,391US 563(1968)
Mayerv MonroeCountyCommunitySchoolCorp,474F3d477(7thCir 2007)
CROSSREF:4:165(AwarenessandPreventionofChildSexualAbuseandGroomingBehaviors), 5:20(WorkplaceHarassmentProhibited),5:30(HiringProcessandCriteria),5:100(Staff DevelopmentProgram),5:120(EmployeeEthics;CodeofProfessionalConduct;andConflictof
Interest),5:130(ResponsibilitiesConcerningInternalInformation),5:150(PersonnelRecords),5:170 (Copyright),5:200(TermsandConditionsofEmploymentandDismissal),6:235(AccesstoElectronic Networks),7:20(HarassmentofStudentsProhibited),7:340(StudentRecords)
Adopted:December16,2024
BrookwoodSD167
5:130ResponsibilitiesConcerningInternalInformation Districtemployeesareresponsibleformaintaining:(1)theintegrityandsecurityofallinternal information,and(2)theprivacyofconfidentialrecords,includingbutnotlimitedto:studentschool records,personnelrecords,andtheminutesof,andmaterialdisclosedin,aclosedBoardof Educationmeeting.Internalinformationisanyinformation,oralorrecordedinelectronicorpaper format,maintainedbytheDistrictorusedbytheDistrictoritsemployees TheSuperintendentor designeeshallmanageproceduresforsafeguardingtheintegrity,security,and,asappropriate, confidentialityofinternalinformation
LEGALREF.:
20U.S.C.§1232g,FamilyEducationalandPrivacyRightsAct.
45C.F.R.§164.502,UsesandDisclosuresofProtectedHealthInformation;GeneralRules.
5ILCS140/,Ill FreedomofInformationAct
50ILCS205/,LocalRecordsAct
105ILCS10/,Ill SchoolStudentRecordsAct
105ILCS85,StudentOnlinePersonalProtectionAct.
820ILCS40/,PersonnelRecordReviewAct.
CROSSREF.:2:140(CommunicationsToandFromtheBoard),2:250(AccesstoDistrictPublic Records),5:150(PersonnelRecords),7:340(StudentRecords),7:345(UseofEducational Technologies;StudentDataPrivacyandSecurity)
Adopted:August12,2024
5:140SolicitationsByorFromStaff
Districtemployeesshallnotsolicitdonationsorsales,norshalltheybesolicitedfordonationsor sales,onschoolgroundswithoutpriorapprovalfromtheSuperintendent.
CROSSREF.:8:90(ParentOrganizationsandBoosterClubs)
Adopted:July18,2022
BrookwoodSD167
ProspectiveEmployerInquiriesConcerningaCurrentorFormerEmployee’sJobPerformance
TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallmanageaprocessforrespondingtoinquiriesbyaprospective employerconcerningacurrentorformeremployee'sjobperformance.TheSuperintendentshall:
1 ExecutetherequirementsintheAbusedandNeglectedChildReportingActwheneveranother schooldistrictasksforareferenceconcerninganapplicantwhoisorwasaDistrictemployee andwasthesubjectofareportmadebyaDistrictemployeetoIll.Dept.ofChildrenandFamily Services(DCFS);and
2 ComplywiththefederallawprohibitingtheDistrictfromprovidingarecommendationof employmentforanemployee,contractor,oragentthattheDistrictknows,orhasprobablecause tobelieve,hasengagedinsexualmisconductwithastudentorminorinviolationofthelaw,but theSuperintendentordesigneemayfollowroutineproceduresregardingthetransmissionof administrativeorpersonnelfilesforthatemployee.
3 ManagetheDistrict'sresponsestoemployerrequestsforsexualmisconductrelated employmenthistoryreview(EHR)informationinaccordancewithFaith’sLaw
Whenrequestedforinformationaboutanemployeebyanentityotherthanaprospectiveemployer,the Districtwillonlyconfirmpositionandemploymentdatesunlesstheemployeehassubmittedawritten requesttotheSuperintendentordesignee
MaintenanceandAccesstoRecords
Pleaserefertothefollowingcurrentagreements:
AgreementBetweenBrookwoodSchoolDistrict167BoardofEducationandTheGlenwood EducationAssociation.
AgreementBetweentheBrookwoodSchoolDistrict167BoardofEducationandTheUnified StaffAssociation.
Foremployeesnotcoveredbytheseagreements:
TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallmanagethemaintenanceofpersonnelrecordsinaccordance withStateandfederallawandBoardofEducationpolicy Records,asdeterminedbythe Superintendent,areretainedforallemploymentapplicants,employees,andformeremployeesgiven theneedfortheDistricttodocumentemployment-relateddecisions,evaluateprogramandstaff effectiveness,andcomplywithgovernmentrecordkeepingandreportingrequirements Personnel recordsshallbemaintainedintheDistrict'sadministrativeoffice,undertheSuperintendent'sdirect supervision.
Accesstopersonnelrecordsisavailableasfollows:
1 AnemployeewillbegivenaccesstohisorherpersonnelrecordsaccordingtoStatelawand guidelinesdevelopedbytheSuperintendent
2. Anemployee'ssupervisororothermanagementemployeewhohasanemploymentorbusinessrelatedreasontoinspecttherecordisauthorizedtohaveaccess
3. Anyonehavingtherespectiveemployee'swrittenconsentmayhaveaccess.
4 AccesswillbegrantedtoanyoneauthorizedbyStateorfederallawtohaveaccess
5. AllotherrequestsforaccesstopersonnelinformationaregovernedbyBoardpolicy2:250, AccesstoDistrictPublicRecords
20U.S.C.§7926.
105ILCS5/22-94
325ILCS5/4,AbusedandNeglectedChildReportingAct
745ILCS46/10,EmploymentRecordDisclosureAct
820ILCS40/,PersonnelRecordReviewAct.
23Ill.Admin.Code§1.660.
CROSSREF.:2:250(AccesstoDistrictPublicRecords),5:90(AbusedandNeglectedChild Reporting),7:340(StudentRecords)
Adopted:May15,2023
BrookwoodSD167
5:170Copyright
WorksMadeforHire
TheSuperintendentshallmanagethedevelopmentofinstructionalmaterialsandcomputerprograms byemployeesduringthescopeoftheiremploymentinaccordancewithStateandfederallawsand BoardofEducationpolicies.Wheneveranemployeeisassignedtodevelopinstructionalmaterials and/orcomputerprograms,orotherwiseperformssuchworkwithinthescopeofhisorher employment,itisassuredtheDistrictshallbetheownerofthecopyright.
CopyrightCompliance
Whilestaffmembersmayuseappropriatesupplementarymaterials,itiseachstaffmember's responsibilitytoabidebytheDistrict'scopyrightcomplianceproceduresandtoobeythecopyright laws.TheDistrictisnotresponsibleforanyviolationsofthecopyrightlawsbyitsstafforstudents.A staffmembershouldcontacttheSuperintendentordesigneewheneverthestaffmemberisuncertain aboutwhetherusingorcopyingmaterialcomplieswiththeDistrict'sproceduresorispermissible underthelaw,orwantsassistanceonwhenandhowtoobtainproperauthorization.Nostaffmember shall,withoutfirstobtainingthepermissionoftheSuperintendentordesignee,installordownloadany programonaDistrict-ownedcomputer AtnotimeshallitbenecessaryforaDistrictstaffmemberto violatecopyrightlawsinordertoproperlyperformhisorherduties
LEGALREF.:
17U.S.C.§101etseq.,FederalCopyrightLawof1976.
105ILCS5/10-23.10.
CROSSREF:6:235(AccesstoElectronicNetworks)
Adopted:January9,2023
Purpose BrookwoodSchoolDistrict167(the"District")offerstheBrookwoodSchoolDistrict167403(b) RetirementPlan(the"Plan")togiveitsemployeestheopportunitytosaveadditionalfundsfor retirement.TheinvestmentoptionsmadeavailableunderthePlanincludeannuitycontract(s)and/or custodialaccounts(s)(referredtoas"FundingVehicles")and/orinvestmentprovidersoranyother entitiesauthorizedbyinvestmentprovidersthatofferannuitycontract(s)and/orcustodialaccount(s) (referredtoas"Vendors"),providedsuchFundingVehiclesand/orVendorsarespecificallyapproved bytheDistrictforuseunderthePlan.
ThisPolicyRegardingFundingVehicle(s)/Vendor(s)SelectionandDeselection(the"Policy")sets forththepolicyoftheBoardofEducationoftheBrookwoodSchoolDistrict167(the"Board") regardingthemannerinwhichFundingVehiclesand/orVendorswillbeselectedanddeselectedby theDistrictforuseunderthePlan
Policy SelectionofFundingVehicle(s)and/orVendor(s) FundingVehicle(s)and/orVendor(s)offeredasaninvestmentoptionunderthePlanwillbelistedon oneormoreappendicestothePlandocument,subjecttothetermsofthePlan.Theseappendicesto thePlanarecurrentlyasfollows:Appendix,A(Funding-Vehicle(s)/Vendor(s)AuthorizedtoReceive PlanContributions),AppendixB(FundingVehicle(s)/Vendor(s)AuthorizedtoReceiveOnlyContract ExchangesandPlanTransfers),AppendixC(FundingVehicle(s)/Vendor(s)AuthorizedtoReceive OnlyPlanContributionsfromGrandfatheredParticipants)andAppendixD(FundingVehicle(s)/ Vendor(s)SelectedforDepositofAutomaticEnrollment-Contributions) AppendicesB,CandD maybeusedonlyifsuchdesignationsandtransactionsarepermittedunderthetermsofthePlan
SubjecttothetermsofthePlan,aFundingVehicleand/orVendorwillbelistedinAppendicesA,B,C and/orD(asapplicable)andofferedasaninvestmentoptionunderthePlanonlyifallofthefollowing conditionsaresatisfied:
1 TheFundingVehicleand/orVendormustbedesignatedastheinvestmentselectionforPlan contributionsbyatleast1employeewhoiseligibletoparticipateinthePlan(orsuchother minimumnumberofeligibleemployeesasisprovidedunderthetermsofacollectivebargaining agreement,ifapplicable)
InorderforaFundingVehicleand/orVendortobeconsideredforselectionasaninvestmentoption offeredunderthe Plan,aletterofrequesttoincludetheFundingVehicleand/orVendorasan investmentoptionofferedunderthePlanmustbesubmittedtoCPIQualifiedPlanConsultants,Inc; (thecomplianceadministratorforthePlan),P.O.Box1167,180924thStreet,GreatBend,KS675301167;andsuchletterofrequestmustincludeanenclosureofcopiesofaccountapplicationswithsuch FundingVehicleand/orVendorsignedbytheminimumnumberofeligibleemployeesdesignated above
2 TheprovideroftheFundingVehicleand/orVendormustenterintoandcomplywiththetermsof a403(b)RetirementPlanGroupInvestmentProviderAgreement("InvestmentProvider Agreement")withCPIQualifiedPlanConsultants,Inc ("CPI")
3. Therepresentative(s)oftheFundingVehicleand/orVendormustfollowthesolicitationpolicyof theDistrictinaccordancewiththeprovisionsoftheInvestmentProviderAgreementoranyother writtencomplianceagreementreferencedinSection(2)above.Pursuanttothissolicitation policy,therepresentative(s)oftheFundingVehicleand/orVendorareonlyallowedtomeetwith andotherwisesolicitemployeesoncampusatsuchdates,timesandinsuchlocationsasis
determinedatthediscretionoftheDistrictandindicatedbywrittenapprovalofthe SuperintendentortheSuperintendent'sdesignee.
4 TheFundingVehicleand/orVendorisnotrequiredtobutmayagreetoreimbursePlan recordkeepingfeesasan,operatingexpensepaidbytheprovideroftheFundingVehicleor Vendorfromitsgeneralassets("ReimbursementCredits")and/ortoreimbursePlan RecordkeepingfeesasanindividualaccountexpensededucteddirectlyfromeachPlan participant's.custodialaccountorannuitycontract,subjecttoagreementbythePlanparticipant intheSalaryReductionAgreement.andtheterms.ofanyapplicablecollectivebargaining agreement("ReimbursementDebits").
Inthe-eventaFundingVehicleand/orVendorsubmitsaletterofrequesttobeincludedasan investmentoptionofferedunderthePlananditisdeterminedthatoneormoreoftheaboveconditions arenotsatisfied,CPIwillissueawrittennoticethatadvisestheDistrict,theFundingVehicleand/or VendorandtheeligibleemployeeswhohavedesignatedsuchFundingVehicleand/orVendorof-the conditionsthatarenotsatisfied
IfsuchunsatisfiedconditionsmaybesubsequentlysatisfiedbytheFundingVehicleand/orVendor,a letterofrequestmayberesubmittedtoCPIwithevidenceofsuchsubsequentlysatisfiedconditions.
DeselectionofFundingVehicle(s)and/orVendor(s) IntheeventaFundingVehicleand/orVendorthatisofferedasaninvestmentoptionunderthePlan andlistedononeormoreofthefour(4)appendicestothePlandocumentfailstosatisfyanyoneof theconditionslistedabovetobeincludedasaselectedFundingVehicleand/orVendorunderthe Plan,suchFundingVehicleand/orVendorwillbedeselectedasaninvestmentoptionofferedunder thePlanandremovedfromtheapplicablelisting(s)onthePlanappendices.
AtthetimethatCPIand/ortheDistrictdeterminethataFundingVehicleand/orVendorhasfailedto satisfyanyoneoftheconditionslistedabove,CPIwillissueawrittennoticetotheFundingVehicle and/orVendoradvisingitofthecondition(s)thatarenotsatisfiedandthattheFundingVehicleand/or VendorwillbedeselectedasaninvestmentoptionofferedunderthePlanifsuchcondition(s)arenot subsequentlysatisfied TheFundingVehicleand/orVendorwillbegivenanopportunityto subsequentlysatisfysuchconditions,pursuanttothetermsoftheInvestmentProviderAgreementor otherwrittencomplianceagreementbetweentheprovideroftheFundingVehicleand/orVendor,CPI and/ortheDistrict IftheFundingVehicleand/orVendordoesnotsatisfyalloftheconditionslisted abovewithinthetimeperiodandpursuanttothetermsprovidedundertheInvestmentProvider AgreementorotherwrittencomplianceAgreement,theFundingVehicleand/orVendorwillbe deselectedasaninvestmentoptionofferedunderthePlanatsuchtime
Iftheonlyconditionthatisnotsatisfiedisthattheminimumnumberofeligibleemployeesareno longercontributingtotheFundingvehicleand/orvendor,theFundingVehicleand/orVendorwillbe givenanopportunitytosubmittoCPIaletterofrequesttoremainasaselectedFundingVehicle and/orVendorwithanenclosureofcopiesofaccountapplicationswithsuchFundingVehicleand/or Vendorsignedbytheminimumnumberofeligibleemployeesdesignatedabove.IftheFunding Vehicleand/orVendorcannotprovidecopiesofaccountapplicationssignedbytheminimumnumber ofeligibleemployeeswithinthetimeperiodprovidedundertheInvestmentProviderAgreementor otherwrittencomplianceagreementandtheFundingVehicleand/orVendorhasenteredintothe 403(b)RetirementPlanGroupInvestmentProviderAgreementwithCPI,thePlanparticipants contributingtosuchFundingVehicleand/orVendoratsuchtimemaycontinuetocontribute,tothe FundingVehicleand/orVendor,butnootherPlanparticipantsoreligibleemployeesmaycontributeto theFundingVehicleand/orVendor Insuchcase,theFundingVehicleand/orVendorwillbelistedon AppendixC(FundingVehicle(s)/Vendor(s)AuthorizedtoReceiveOnlyPlanContributionsfrom GrandfatheredParticipants)asauthorizedtoreceiveonlyPlancontributionsfromsuchgrandfathered participants IftheFundingVehicleand/orVendorcannotprovidecopiesofaccountapplications signedbytheminimumnumberofeligibleemployeeswithinthetimeperiodprovidedunderthe
InvestmentProviderAgreementorotherwrittencomplianceagreementandtheFundingVehicle and/orVendorhasnotenteredintothe403(b)RetirementPlanGroup-InvestmentProviderAgreement withCPI,theFundingVehicleand/orVendorwillbedeselectedasaninvestmentoptionofferedunder thePlanatsuchtimeandnoPlanparticipantmaycontributetosuchFundingVehicleand/orVendor
ADOPTED:March18,2013
BrookwoodSD167
Atemporaryillnessortemporaryincapacityisanillnessorothercapacityofill-beingthatrendersan employeephysicallyormentallyunabletoperformassignedduties.Duringsuchaperiod,the employeecanuseaccumulatedsickleavebenefits.However,incomereceivedfromothersources (worker'scompensation,District-paidinsuranceprograms,etc.)willbedeductedfromtheDistrict's compensationliabilitytotheemployee TheBoardofEducation'sintentisthatinnocasewillthe employee,whoistemporarilydisabled,receivemorethan100percentoftheirgrosssalary
ThoseinsuranceplansprivatelypurchasedbytheemployeeandtowhichtheDistrictdoesnot contribute,arenotapplicabletothispolicy.
Ifillness,incapacity,oranyotherconditioncausesateacherorotherlicensedemployeetobeabsent inoneschoolyear,afterexhaustionofallavailableleave,formorethan90consecutiveworkdays, suchabsencemaybeconsideredapermanentdisabilityandtheBoardmaybegindismissal proceedingssubjecttoStateandfederallaw,includingtheAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct The Superintendentmayrecommendthisparagraph'susewhencircumstancesstronglysuggestthatthe teacherorotherlicensedemployeereturnedtoworkintermittentlyinordertoavoidthisparagraph's application ThisparagraphshallnotbeconsideredalimitationontheBoard'sauthoritytotakeany actionconcerninganemployeethatisauthorizedbyStateandfederallaw
Anyemployeemayberequiredtohaveanexamination,attheDistrict'sexpense,byaphysicianwho islicensedinIllinoistopracticemedicineandsurgeryinallitsbranches,alicensedadvancedpractice registerednurse,oralicensedphysicianassistantiftheexaminationisjob-relatedandconsistentwith businessnecessity
LEGALREF:
42USC §12101etseq,AmericanswithDisabilitiesAct
105ILCS5/10-22.4,5/24-12,and5/24-13.
Elderv.SchoolDist.No.1271/2,60Ill.App.2d56(1stDist.1965).
SchoolDistrictNo 151v ISBE,154IllApp3d375(1stDist 1987)
CROSSREF:5:30(HiringProcessandCriteria),5:40(CommunicableandChronicInfectious Disease),5:185(FamilyandMedicalLeave),5:250(LeavesofAbsence),5:330(SickDays, Vacation,Holidays,andLeaves)
Adopted:August12,2024
BrookwoodSD167
Pleaserefertothefollowingcurrentagreements:
AgreementBetweenBrookwoodSchoolDistrict167BoardofEducationandTheGlenwood EducationAssociation.
AgreementBetweentheBrookwoodSchoolDistrict167BoardofEducationandTheUnified StaffAssociation.
Foremployeesnotcoveredbytheaboveagreements:
LeaveDescription
Aneligibleemployeemayuseunpaidfamilyandmedicalleave(FMLAleave),guaranteedbythe federalFamilyandMedicalLeaveAct.TheU.S.DepartmentofLabor'srules(federalrules) implementingFMLA,astheymaybeamendedfromtimetotime,controlFMLAleave.
AneligibleemployeemaytakeFMLAleaveforuptoacombinedtotalof12weekseach12-month period,beginningSeptember1andendingAugust31ofthenextyear.
Duringasingle12-monthperiod,aneligibleemployee'sFMLAleaveentitlementmaybeextendedto atotalof26weeksofunpaidleavetocareforacoveredservicemember(definedinthefederalrules) withaseriousinjuryorillness.The"single12-monthperiod"ismeasuredforwardfromthedatethe employee'sfirstFMLAleavetocareforthecoveredservicememberbegins.
WhileFMLAleaveisnormallyunpaid,theDistrictwillsubstituteanemployee'saccruedcompensatory time-offand/orpaidleaveforunpaidFMLAleave,providedsuchleaveisavailableforusein accordancewithBoardpoliciesandrules.Inaddition,allpoliciesandrulesregardingtheuseofpaid leaveapplywhenpaidleaveissubstitutedforunpaidFMLAleave.Anysubstitutionofpaidleavefor unpaidFMLAleavewillcountagainsttheemployee'sFMLAleaveentitlement.UseofFMLAleave shallnotprecludetheuseofotherapplicableunpaidleavethatwillextendtheemployee'sleave beyond12weeks,providedthattheuseofFMLAleaveshallnotservetoextendsuchotherunpaid leave Anyfullworkweekperiodduringwhichtheemployeewouldnothavebeenrequiredtowork, includingsummerbreak,winterbreakandspringbreak,isnotcountedagainsttheemployee'sFMLA leaveentitlement
FMLAleaveisavailableinoneormoreofthefollowinginstances:
1. Thebirthandfirst-yearcareofasonordaughter.
2 Theadoptionorfosterplacementofasonordaughter,includingabsencesfromworkthatare necessaryfortheadoptionorfostercaretoproceedandexpiringattheendofthe12-month periodbeginningontheplacementdate.
3 Theserioushealthconditionofanemployee'sspouse,child,orparent
4. Theemployee'sownserioushealthconditionthatmakestheemployeeunabletoperformthe functionsofhisorherjob.
5. Theexistenceofaqualifyingexigencyarisingoutofthefactthattheemployee'sspouse,child,or parentisamilitarymemberoncoveredactivedutyorhasbeennotifiedofanimpendingcallor ordertoactiveduty,asprovidedinfederalrules.
6 Tocarefortheemployee'sspouse,child,parent,ornextofkinwhoisacoveredservicemember withaseriousinjuryorillness,asprovidedbyfederalrules
IfspousesareemployedbytheDistrict,theymaytogethertakeonly12-weeksforFMLAleaveswhen thereasonfortheleaveis1or2,above,ortocareforaparentwithaserioushealthcondition,ora
combinedtotalof26weeksforitem6above.
Anemployeemaybepermittedtoworkonanintermittentorreduced-leavescheduleinaccordance withfederalrules.
Eligibility TobeeligibleforFMLAleave,anemployeemustbeemployedataworksitewhereatleast50 employeesareemployedwithin75miles Inaddition,oneofthefollowingprovisionsmustdescribe theemployee:
1 TheemployeehasbeenemployedbytheDistrictforatleast12monthsandhasbeenemployed foratleast1,000hoursofserviceduringthe12-monthperiodimmediatelybeforethebeginning oftheleave The12monthsanemployeemusthavebeenemployedbytheDistrictneednotbe consecutive However,theDistrictwillnotconsideranyperiodofpreviousemploymentthat occurredmorethansevenyearsbeforethedateofthemostrecenthiring,exceptwhenthe servicebreakisduetofulfillmentofacoveredserviceobligationundertheemployee's UniformedServicesEmploymentandReemploymentRightsAct(USERRA),38U.S.C.4301,et seq.,orwhenawrittenagreementexistsconcerningtheDistrict'sintentiontorehirethe employee.
2 Theemployeeisafull-timeclassroomteacher
RequestingLeave
IftheneedfortheFMLAleaveisforeseeable,anemployeemustprovidetheSuperintendentor designeewithatleast30days'advancenoticebeforetheleaveistobegin If30days'advancenotice isnotpracticable,thenoticemustbegivenassoonaspracticable Theemployeeshallmakea reasonableefforttoscheduleaplannedmedicaltreatmentsoasnottodisrupttheDistrict's operations,subjecttotheapprovalofthehealthcareprovideradministeringthetreatment The employeeshallprovideatleastverbalnoticesufficienttomaketheSuperintendentordesigneeaware thatheorsheneedsFMLAleave,andtheanticipatedtiminganddurationoftheleave.Failuretogive therequirednoticeforaforeseeableleavemayresultinadelayingrantingtherequestedleaveuntilat least30daysafterthedatetheemployeeprovidesnotice.
Certification Within15calendardaysaftertheSuperintendentordesigneemakesarequestforcertificationfora FMLAleave,anemployeemustprovideoneofthefollowing:
1 Whentheleaveistocarefortheemployee'scoveredfamilymemberwithaserioushealth condition,theemployeemustprovideacompleteandsufficientcertificatesignedbythefamily member'shealthcareprovider
2 Whentheleaveisduetotheemployee'sownserioushealthcondition,theemployeemust provideacompleteandsufficientcertificatesignedbytheemployee'shealthcareprovider
3. Whentheleaveistocareforacoveredservicememberwithaseriousillnessorinjury,the employeemustprovideacompleteandsufficientcertificatesignedbyanauthorizedhealthcare providerforthecoveredservicemember.
4. Whentheleaveisbecauseofaqualifiedexigency,theemployeemustprovide:(a)acopyofthe coveredmilitarymember'sactivedutyordersorotherdocumentationissuedbythemilitary indicatingthatthemilitarymemberisonactivedutyorcalltoactivedutystatus,andthedatesof thecoveredmilitarymember'sactivedutyservice,and(b)astatementordescription,signedby theemployee,ofappropriatefactsregardingthequalifyingexigencyforwhichFMLAleaveis requested. TheDistrictmayrequireanemployeetoobtainasecondandthirdopinionatitsexpensewhenithas
reasontodoubtthevalidityofamedicalcertification.
TheDistrictmayrequirerecertificationatreasonableintervals,butnotmoreoftenthanonceevery30 days.Regardlessofthelengthoftimesincethelastrequest,theDistrictmayrequestrecertification whenthe,(1)employeerequestsaleaveextension,(2)circumstancesdescribedbytheoriginal certificationchangesignificantly,or(3)Districtreceivesinformationthatcastsdoubtuponthe continuingvalidityoftheoriginalcertification.Recertificationisattheemployee'sexpenseandmust beprovidedtotheDistrictwithin15calendardaysaftertherequest.TheDistrictmayrequest recertificationeverysixmonthsinconnectionwithanyabsencebyanemployeeneedingan intermittentorreducedscheduleleaveforconditionswithadurationinexcessofsixmonths
FailuretofurnishacompleteandsufficientcertificationonformsprovidedbytheDistrictmayresultin adenialoftheleaverequest
ContinuationofHealthBenefits DuringFMLAleave,employeesareentitledtocontinuationofhealthbenefitsthatwouldhavebeen providediftheywereworking.Anyshareofhealthplanpremiumsbeingpaidbytheemployeebefore takingtheleave,mustcontinuetobepaidbytheemployeeduringtheFMLAleave.ADistrict's obligationtomaintainhealthinsurancecoverageceasesifanemployee'spremiumpaymentismore than30dayslateandtheDistrictnotifiestheemployeeatleast15daysbeforecoveragewillcease.
ChangedCircumstancesandIntenttoReturn AnemployeemustprovidetheSuperintendentordesigneereasonablenoticeofchanged circumstances(i.e.,withintwobusinessdaysifthechangedcircumstancesareforeseeable)thatwill alterthedurationoftheFMLAleave.TheSuperintendentordesignee,takingintoconsiderationallof therelevantfactsandcircumstancesrelatedtoanindividual'sleavesituation,mayaskanemployee whohasbeenonFMLAleaveforeightconsecutiveweekswhetherheorsheintendstoreturntowork.
ReturntoWork IfreturningfromFMLAleaveoccasionedbytheemployee'sownserioushealthcondition,the employeeisrequiredtoobtainandpresentcertificationfromtheemployee'shealthcareproviderthat heorsheisabletoresumework.
AnemployeereturningfromFMLAleavewillbegivenanequivalentpositiontohisorherposition beforetheleave,subjectto:(1)permissiblelimitationstheDistrictmayimposeasprovidedinthe FMLAorimplementingregulations,and(2)theDistrict'sreassignmentpoliciesandpractices.
Classroomteachersmayberequiredtowaittoreturntoworkuntilthenextsemesterincertain situationsasprovidedbytheFMLAregulations.
Implementation TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallensurethat:(1)allrequirednoticesandresponsestoleave requestsareprovidedtoemployeesinaccordancewiththeFMLA;and(2)thispolicyisimplemented inaccordancewiththeFMLA IntheeventofaconflictbetweenthepolicyandtheFMLAorits regulations,thelattershallcontrol ThetermsusedinthispolicyshallbedefinedasintheFMLA regulations.
LEGALREF: 29USC §2601etseq,FamilyandMedicalLeaveAct;29CFR Part825
105ILCS5/24-64
CROSSREF.:5:180(TemporaryIllnessorTemporaryIncapacity),5:250(LeavesofAbsence),5:310 (CompensatoryTime-Off),5:330(SickDays,Vacation,Holidays,andLeaves)
Adopted:January10,2022
BrookwoodSD167
5:190TeacherQualifications Ateacher,asthetermisusedinthispolicy,referstoaDistrictemployeewhoisrequiredtobe licensedunderStatelaw.Thefollowingqualificationsapply:
1. Eachteachermust:
a HaveavalidIllinoisProfessionalEducatorLicenseissuedbytheStateSuperintendentof EducationwiththerequiredendorsementsasprovidedintheSchoolCode
b ProvidetheDistrictOfficewithacompleteofficialtranscriptofcreditsearnedininstitutions ofhighereducation
c. OnorbeforeSeptember1ofeachyear,unlessotherwiseprovidedinanapplicable collectivebargainingagreement,providetheDistrictOfficewithanofficialtranscriptofany creditsearnedsincethedatethelasttranscriptwasfiled.
d. NotifytheSuperintendentofanychangeintheteacher'stranscript.
2 AllteachersworkinginaprogramsupportedwithfederalfundsunderTitleI,PartAmustmeet applicableStatecertificationandlicensurerequirements
TheSuperintendentordesigneeshall:
1 MonitorcompliancewithStateandfederallawrequirementsthatteachersbeappropriately licensed;
2. Throughincentivesforvoluntarytransfers,professionaldevelopment,recruitingprograms,or othereffectivestrategies,ensurethatminoritystudentsandstudentsfromlow-incomefamilies arenottaughtathigherratesthanotherstudentsbyunqualified,out-of-field,orinexperienced teachers;and
3. Ensureparents/guardiansofstudentsinschoolsreceivingTitleIfundsarenotifiedoftheirright torequesttheirstudents'classroomteachers'professionalqualifications.
LEGALREF.:
20USC §6312(e)(1)(A)
105ILCS5/10-2015,5/21B-15,5/21B-20,5/21B-25,and5/24-23
23IllAdminCode§1610etseq,§1705etseq,andPart25
CROSSREF.:6:170(TitleIPrograms)
Adopted:December11,2023
5:200TermsandConditionsofEmploymentandDismissal TheBoardofEducationdelegatesauthorityandresponsibilitytotheSuperintendenttomanagethe termsandconditionsfortheemploymentofprofessionalpersonnel.TheSuperintendentshallact reasonablyandcomplywithStateandfederallawaswellasanyapplicableindividualemployment contractorcollectivebargainingagreementineffect.TheSuperintendentisresponsibleformaking dismissalrecommendationstotheBoardconsistentwiththeBoard'sgoalofhavingahighlyqualified, highperformingstaff
Salary
Pleaserefertothefollowingcurrentagreement:
AgreementBetweenBrookwoodSchoolDistrict167BoardofEducationandTheGlenwood EducationAssociation.
SchoolYearandDay
Pleaserefertothefollowingcurrentagreement:
AgreementBetweenBrookwoodSchoolDistrict167BoardofEducationandTheGlenwood EducationAssociation.
Duty-FreeLunch Pleaserefertothefollowingcurrentagreement:
AgreementBetweenBrookwoodSchoolDistrict167BoardofEducationandTheGlenwood EducationAssociation.
NursingMothers TheDistrictaccommodatesemployeeswhoarenursingmothersaccordingtoprovisionsinStateand federallaw
AssignmentsandTransfers Pleaserefertothefollowingcurrentagreement:
AgreementBetweenBrookwoodSchoolDistrict167BoardofEducationandTheGlenwood EducationAssociation.
SchoolSocialWorkerServicesOutsideofDistrictEmployment
SchoolsocialworkersmaynotprovideservicesoutsideoftheirDistrictemploymenttoanystudent(s) attendingschoolintheDistrict Schoolsocialworkerhasthemeaningstatedin105ILCS5/14-109a
Dismissal
TheDistrictwillfollowStatelawwhendismissingateacher.
Evaluation
Pleaserefertothefollowingcurrentagreement:
AgreementBetweenBrookwoodSchoolDistrict167BoardofEducationandTheGlenwood EducationAssociation.
29U.S.C.§218(d),Pub.L.117-328,PumpforNursingMothersAct.
42USC §2000ggetseq,Pub L 117-328,PregnantWorkersFairnessAct
105ILCS5/10-19,5/10-1905,5/10-2065,5/14-109a,5/22-96,5/224,5/24-165,5/24-2,5/24-8, 5/24-9,5/24-11,5/24-12,5/24-21,5/24A-1through24A-20
820ILCS260/,NursingMothersintheWorkplaceAct
23Ill.Admin.CodeParts50(EvaluationofEducatorLicensedEmployees)and51(Dismissalof TenuredTeachers)
ClevelandBd.ofEduc.v.Loudermill,470U.S.532(1985).
CROSSREF.:5:120(EmployeeEthics;CodeofProfessionalConduct;andConflictofInterest), 5:290(EmploymentTerminationandSuspensions),6:20(SchoolYearCalendarandDay)
Adopted:August12,2024
BrookwoodSD167
ItisexpectedthateveryeffortwillbemadebythePrincipalandteachertohelpthechildwithhis/her difficultiesatschoolbeforerecommendingthatparentsengageatutor.TheBoardbelievesthatby maintainingahighqualityinstructionalstaffandprovidingforarich,variedcurriculumtheneedfor individualtutoringisminimized.
TheSuperintendentisdirectedtoestablishsuchrulesaswillprotectboththeschoolsystemand teachersfromchargesofconflictofinterestshouldindividualtutoringberecommendedinexceptional cases.
ADOPTED:March18,2013
5:210Resignations TeachersmayresignatanytimewithconsentoftheBoardofEducation.Noteachermayresign duringtheschoolterminordertoacceptanotherteachingpositionwithouttheconsentoftheBoard.A teachermayresignoutsideofaschooltermiftheteacherprovideswrittennoticetothesecretaryof theBoard,atleast30calendardayspriortothefirststudentattendancedayofthefollowingschool year Teacherswhoresignwithlessthan30days’noticepriortothefirststudentattendancedayofthe followingschooltermwillbedeemedtohaveresignedduringtheschoolterm
LEGALREF.: 105ILCS5/24-14.
ParkForestHeightsSchoolDist.v.StateTeacherCertificationBd.,363Ill.App.3d433(1stDist. 2006).
Adopted:December11,2023
BrookwoodSD167
TheSuperintendentmayemploysubstituteteachersasnecessarytoreplaceteacherswhoare temporarilyabsent.
Asubstituteteachermustholdeitheravalidteachingorsubstitutelicenseandmayteachintheplace ofalicensedteacherwhoisundercontractwiththeBoard.Thereisnolimitonthenumberofdaysthat asubstituteteachermayteachintheDistrictduringtheschoolyear,exceptasfollows:
1. Asubstituteteacherholdingasubstitutelicensemayteachforanyonelicensedteacherunder contractwiththeDistrictonlyforaperiodnottoexceed90paidschooldaysinanyoneschool term.
2 AteacherholdingaProfessionalEducatorLicenseorEducatorLicensewithStipulationsmay teachforanyonelicensedteacherundercontractwiththeDistrictonlyforaperiodnottoexceed 120paidschooldays
TheIll Teachers’RetirementSystem(TRS)limitsasubstituteteacherwhoisaTRSannuitantto substituteteachingforaperiodnottoexceed120paiddaysor600paidhoursineachschoolyear throughJune30,2026,butnotmorethan100paiddaysinthesameclassroom BeginningJuly1, 2026,asubstituteteacherwhoisaTRSannuitantmaysubstituteteachforaperiodnottoexceed100 paiddaysor500paidhoursinanyschoolyear,unlessthesubjectareaisonewheretheRegional Superintendenthascertifiedthatapersonnelshortageexists.
TheBoardofEducationestablishesadailyrateofpayforsubstituteteachers Substituteteachers receiveonlymonetarycompensationfortimeworkedandnootherbenefits.
Short-TermSubstituteTeachers Ashort-termsubstituteteachermustholdavalidshort-termsubstituteteachinglicenseandhave completedtheDistrict’sshort-termsubstituteteachertrainingprogram Unlessotherwisepermittedby law,short-termsubstitutesmayteachnomorethanfiveconsecutiveschooldaysforeachlicensed teacherwhoisundercontractwiththeBoard
EmergencySituations AsubstituteteachermayteachwhennolicensedteacherisundercontractwiththeBoardifthe DistricthasanemergencysituationasdefinedinStatelaw Duringanemergencysituation,a substituteteacherislimitedto30calendardaysofemploymentpereachvacantposition The SuperintendentshallnotifytheappropriateRegionalOfficeofEducation(ROE)withinfivebusiness daysaftertheemploymentofasubstituteteacherinanemergencysituation TheBoardmaycontinue toemploythesamesubstituteteacherinavacantpositionfor90calendardaysoruntiltheendofthe semester,whicheverisgreater,if,priortotheendofthethencurrent30-calendar-dayperiod,the DistrictmakesawrittenrequesttotheROEfora30-calendar-dayextensionandtheextensionis grantedbytheROE.
LEGALREF.: 105ILCS5/10-2068,5/21B-20(2),5/21B-20(3),and5/21B-20(4)
40ILCS5/16-118,Ill PensionCode
23IllAdminCode§1790(SubstituteTeacher)and§25520(SubstituteTeachingLicense)
CROSSREF.:5:30(HiringProcessandCriteria)
Adopted:December11,2023
5:230MaintainingStudentDiscipline Maintaininganorderlylearningenvironmentisanessentialpartofeachteacher’sinstructional responsibilities. Ateacher’sabilitytofosterappropriatestudentbehaviorisanimportantfactorinthe teacher’seducationaleffectiveness. TheSuperintendentshallensurethatteachers,otherlicensed educationalemployees(exceptforindividualsemployedasparaprofessionaleducators),andpersons providingastudent’srelatedservice: (1)maintaindisciplineintheschoolsasrequiredintheSchool Code,and(2)followtheBoardofEducationpoliciesandadministrativeproceduresonstudent conduct,behavior,anddiscipline
Whenastudent’sbehaviorisunacceptable,theteachershouldfirstdiscussthematterwiththe student,ifappropriate Iftheunacceptablebehaviorcontinues,theteachershouldconsultwiththe BuildingPrincipaland/ordiscusstheproblemwiththeparent(s)/guardian(s) Ateachermayremove anystudentfromthelearningsettingwhosebehaviorinterfereswiththelessonsorparticipationof fellowstudents Astudent’sremovalmustbeinaccordancewithBoardpolicyandadministrative procedures
Schoolpersonnelshallnotusedisciplinarymethodsthatmaybedamagingtostudents,suchas ridicule,sarcasm,orexcessivetemperdisplays Corporalpunishment(includingslapping,paddling, orprolongedmaintenanceofastudentinphysicallypainfulpositions,andintentionalinflictionofbodily harm)isprohibitedinallcircumstances Schoolpersonnelmayonlyusereasonableforceas permittedby105ILCS5/10-2033
Pleasealsorefertotheapplicablecollectivebargainingagreement(s).
LEGALREF:
105ILCS5/22-100and5/24-24
23Ill.Admin.Code§1.280.
CROSSREF.: 2:150(Committees),7:190(StudentBehavior),7:230(MisconductbyStudentswith Disabilities)
Adopted:December16,2024
SuspensionWithoutPay TheBoardofEducationmaysuspendwithoutpay:(1)aprofessionalemployeependingadismissal hearing,or(2)ateacherasadisciplinarymeasureforupto30employmentdaysformisconductthat isdetrimentaltotheSchoolDistrict.Administrativestaffmembersmaynotbesuspendedwithoutpay asadisciplinarymeasure.
MisconductthatisdetrimentaltotheSchoolDistrictincludes:
Insubordination,includinganyfailuretofollowanoralorwrittendirectivefromasupervisor; ViolationofBoardpolicyorAdministrativeProcedure;
Conductthatdisruptsormaydisrupttheeducationalprogramorprocess;
ConductthatviolatesanyStateorfederallawthatrelatestotheemployee'sduties;and Othersufficientcauses.
TheSuperintendentordesigneeisauthorizedtoissueapre-suspensionnotificationtoaprofessional employee.Thisnotificationshallincludethelengthandreasonforthesuspensionaswellasthe deadlinefortheemployeetoexercisehisorherrighttoappealthesuspensiontotheBoardorBoardappointedhearingexaminerbeforeitisimposed.Attherequestoftheprofessionalemployeemade within5calendardaysofreceiptofapre-suspensionnotification,theBoardorBoard-appointed hearingexaminerwillconductapre-suspensionhearing TheBoardoritsdesigneeshallnotifythe professionalemployeeofthedateandtimeofthehearing Atthepre-suspensionhearing,the professionalemployeeorhis/herrepresentativemaypresentevidence Iftheemployeedoesnot appealthepre-suspensionnotification,theSuperintendentordesigneeshallreporttheactiontothe Boardatitsnextregularlyscheduledmeeting
SuspensionWithPay TheBoardorSuperintendentordesigneemaysuspendaprofessionalemployeewithpay:(1)during aninvestigationintoallegationsofdisobedienceormisconductwhenevertheemployee'scontinued presenceinhisorherpositionwouldnotbeintheSchoolDistrict'sbestinterests,(2)asadisciplinary measureformisconductthatisdetrimentaltotheSchoolDistrictasdefinedabove,or(3)pendinga Boardhearingtosuspendateacherwithoutpay
TheSuperintendentshallmeetwiththeemployeetopresenttheallegationsandgivetheemployeean opportunitytorefutethecharges Theemployeewillbetoldthedatesandtimesthesuspensionwill beginandend Nosuspensionwithpayshallexceed30schoolorworkingdaysinlength
UponreceiptofaDCFSrecommendationthattheDistrictremoveanemployeefromhisorher positionwhenheorsheisthesubjectofapendingDCFSinvestigationthatrelatestohisorher employmentwiththeDistrict,theBoardorSuperintendentordesignee,inconsultationwiththeBoard Attorney,willdeterminewhetherto:
1 Lettheemployeeremaininhisorherpositionpendingtheoutcomeoftheinvestigation;or
2. RemovetheemployeeasrecommendedbyDCFS,proceedingwith:
a Asuspensionwithpay;or
b Asuspensionwithoutpay
Ifaprofessionalemployeeissuspendedwithpay,eithervoluntarilyorinvoluntarily,pendingthe outcomeofacriminalinvestigationorprosecution,andtheemployeeislaterdismissedasaresultof hisorhercriminalconviction,theemployeemustrepaytotheDistrictallcompensationandthevalue ofallbenefitsreceivedbyhimorherduringthesuspension TheSuperintendentwillnotifythe employeeofthisrequirementwhentheemployeeissuspended
LEGALREF.: 105ILCS5/24-12.
5ILCS430/5-60(b),StateOfficialsandEmployeeEthicsAct.
325ILCS5/74(c-10),AbusedandNeglectedChildReportingAct
ClevelandBd ofEduc v Loudermill,470US 532(1985)
Barszczv CmtyCollegeDist No 504,400FSupp 675(ND Ill 1975)
Massiev.EastSt.LouisSch.Dist.No.189,203Ill.App.3d965(5thDist.1990).
CROSSREF.:5:290(EmploymentTerminationandSuspensions)
Adopted:July18,2022
Eachoftheprovisionsinthispolicyappliestoallprofessionalpersonneltotheextentthatitdoesnot conflictwithanapplicablecollectivebargainingagreementorindividualemploymentcontractor benefitplan;intheeventofaconflict,suchprovisionisseverableandtheapplicablebargaining agreementorindividualagreementwillcontrol.
SickandBereavementLeave,SabbaticalLeave,PersonalLeaveand/orEmergencyLeave,Leaveof AbsenceWithoutPay,Child-RearingLeave,
Pleaserefertothefollowingcurrentagreement:
AgreementBetweenBrookwoodSchoolDistrict167BoardofEducationandTheGlenwood EducationAssociation.
Staffmembersareentitledtouseupto30daysofpaidsickleavebecauseofthebirthofachildthat isnotdependentontheneedtorecoverfromchildbirth.Suchdaysmaybeusedatanytimewithinthe 12-monthperiodfollowingthebirthofthechild.Interveningperiodsofnonworkingdaysorschoolnot beinginsession,suchasbreaksandholidays,donotcounttowardsthe30workingschooldays.Asa conditionofpayingsickleavebeyondthe30workingschooldays,theBoardorSuperintendentmay requiremedicalcertification
Forpurposesofadoption,placementforadoption,oracceptanceofachildinneedoffostercare, paidsickleavemaybeusedforreasonsrelatedtotheformaladoptionortheformalfostercare processpriortotakingcustodyofthechildoracceptingthechildinneedoffostercare,andfortaking custodyofthechildoracceptingthechildinneedoffostercare Suchleaveislimitedto30days, unlessalongerleaveisprovidedinanapplicablecollectivebargainingagreement,andneednotbe usedconsecutivelyoncetheformaladoptionorfostercareprocessisunderway TheBoardor Superintendentmayrequirethattheemployeeprovideevidencethattheformaladoptionorfoster careprocessisunderway
FamilyBereavementLeave Statelawallowsamaximumof10unpaidworkdaysforeligibleemployees(FamilyandMedical LeaveActof1993,20USC §2601etseq)totakefamilybereavementleave Thepurpose, requirements,scheduling,andallothertermsoftheleavearegovernedbytheFamilyBereavement LeaveAct Eligibleemployeesmayusefamilybereavementleave,withoutanyadverseemployment action,for:(1)attendancebythebereavedstaffmemberatthefuneraloralternativetoafuneralofa coveredfamilymember,whichincludesanemployee’schild,stepchild,domesticpartner,sibling, parent,mother-in-law,father-in-law,grandchild,grandparent,orstepparent(2)makingarrangements necessitatedbythedeathofthecoveredfamilymember,(3)grievingthedeathofthecoveredfamily member,or(4)absencefromworkduetoaSignificantEvent,whichincludes:(i)miscarriage,(ii)an unsuccessfulroundofintrauterineinseminationorofanassistedreproductivetechnologyprocedure, (iii)afailedadoptionmatchoranadoptionthatisnotfinalizedbecauseitiscontestedbyanother party,(iv)afailedsurrogacyagreement,(v)adiagnosisthatnegativelyimpactspregnancyorfertility, or(vi)astillbirth AnemployeequalifyingforleaveduetoaSignificantEventwillnotberequiredto identifywhichspecificreasonappliestotheemployee’srequest
Theleavemustbecompletedwithin60daysafterthedateonwhichtheemployeereceivednoticeof thedeathofthecoveredfamilymemberorthedateonwhichaneventunderitem(4)aboveoccurs. However,intheeventofthedeathofmorethanonecoveredfamilymemberina12-monthperiod,an employeeisentitledtouptoatotalofsixweeksofbereavementleaveduringthe12-monthperiod, subjecttocertainrestrictionsunderStateandfederallaw Otherexistingformsofleavemaybe substitutedfortheleaveprovidedintheFamilyBereavementLeaveAct Thispolicydoesnotcreate anyrightforanemployeetotakefamilybereavementleavethatisinconsistentwiththeFamily
ChildExtendedBereavementLeave
Unpaidleavefromworkisavailabletoemployeeswhoexperiencethelossofachildbysuicideor homicide
TheChildExtendedBereavementLeaveActgovernstheduration,scheduling,continuityof benefits,andallothertermsoftheleave.Accordingly,iftheDistrictemploysatleast50butnotmore than249employeesonafull-timebasis,anemployeeisentitledtoatotalofsixweeksofunpaidleave withinoneyearaftertheemployeenotifiestheDistrictoftheloss.Anemployeemayelecttosubstitute otherformsofleavetowhichtheemployeeisentitledfortheleaveprovidedundertheChildExtended BereavementLeaveAct.
LeavesforServiceintheMilitary
Pleaserefertothefollowingcurrentagreement:
AgreementBetweenBrookwoodSchoolDistrict167BoardofEducationandTheGlenwood EducationAssociation.
LeavestoServeasanOfficer,Trustee,orRepresentativeofaSpecificOrganization
Uponrequest,theBoardwillgrant:(1)anunpaidleaveofabsencetoanelectedofficerofaStateor nationalteacherorganizationthatrepresentsteachersincollectivebargainingnegotiations,(2)upto twentydaysofpaidleaveofabsenceperyeartoatrusteeoftheTeachers’RetirementSystemin accordancewith105ILCS5/24-6.3,(3)apaidleaveofabsenceforthelocalassociationpresidentof aStateteacherassociationthatisanexclusivebargainingagentintheDistrict,orhisorherdesignee, toattendmeetings,workshops,orseminarsasdescribedin105ILCS5/24-6.2,and(4)upto10days ofpaidleaveperschooltermforteacherselectedtorepresentastatewideteacherassociationin federaladvocacyworkinaccordancewith105ILCS5/24-3.5.
GeneralAssemblyLeave
LeavesforserviceintheGeneralAssembly,aswellasre-employmentrights,willbegrantedin accordancewithStateandfederallaw.Aprofessionalstaffmemberhiredtoreplaceoneinthe GeneralAssemblydoesnotacquiretenure.
LeaveforEmploymentinDepartmentofDefense TheBoardmaygrantteachersaleaveofabsencetoacceptemploymentinaDept ofDefense overseasschool
SchoolVisitationLeave
Aneligibleprofessionalstaffmemberisentitledtoeighthoursduringanyschoolyear,nomorethan fourhoursofwhichmaybetakenonanygivenday,toattendschoolconferences,behavioral meetings,oracademicmeetingsrelatedtotheteacher’schild,iftheconferenceormeetingcannotbe scheduledduringnon-workhours Professionalstaffmembersmustfirstuseallaccruedvacation leave,personalleave,compensatoryleave,andanyotherleavethatmaybegrantedtothe professionalstaffmember,exceptsick,anddisabilityleave
TheSuperintendentshalldevelopadministrativeproceduresimplementingthispolicyconsistentwith theSchoolVisitationRightsAct
LeavesforVictimsofDomesticViolence,SexualViolence,GenderViolence,orOtherCrimeof Violence
Anunpaidleavefromworkisavailabletoanystaffmemberwho:(1)isavictimofdomesticviolence,
sexualviolence,genderviolence,oranyothercrimeofviolenceor(2)hasafamilyorhousehold memberwhoisavictimofsuchviolencewhoseinterestsarenotadversetotheemployeeasitrelates tothedomesticviolence,sexualviolence,genderviolence,oranyothercrimeofviolence.Theunpaid leaveallowstheemployeetoseekmedicalhelp,legalassistance,counseling,safetyplanning,and otherassistance,andtogrieveandattendtomattersnecessitatedbythedeathofafamilyor householdmemberwhoiskilledinacrimeofviolence,withoutsufferingadverseemploymentaction
TheVictims’EconomicSecurityandSafetyAct(VESSA)governsthepurpose,requirements, scheduling,andcontinuityofbenefits,andallothertermsoftheleave Accordingly,iftheDistrict employsatleast50employees,andsubjecttoanyexceptionsinVESSA,anemployeeisentitledtoa totalof12workweeksofunpaidleaveduringany12-monthperiod Neitherthelawnorthispolicy createsarightforanemployeetotakeunpaidleavethatexceedstheunpaidleavetimeallowed under,orisinadditiontotheunpaidleavetimepermittedby,thefederalFamilyandMedicalLeave Actof1993(29USC §2601etseq)
LeavetoServeasanElectionJudge
AnystaffmemberwhowasappointedtoserveasanelectionjudgeunderStatelawmay,aftergiving atleast20-days'writtennoticetotheDistrict,beabsentwithoutpayforthepurposeofservingasan electionjudge Thestaffmemberisnotrequiredtouseanyformofpaidleavetoserveasanelection judge Nomorethan10%oftheDistrict'semployeesmaybeabsenttoserveaselectionjudgesonthe sameelectionday
COVID-19PaidAdministrativeLeave
Whenapplicable,paidadministrativeleaverelatedtoCOVID-19willbegrantedtoeligibleemployees inaccordancewithStatelaw
LEGALREF.:
105ILCS5/10-20.83,5/24-6,5/24-6.1,5/24-6.2,5/24-6.3,5/24-13,and5/24-13.1.
10ILCS5/13-2.5,ElectionCode.
330ILCS61/,ServiceMemberEmploymentandReemploymentRightsAct
820ILCS147/,SchoolVisitationRightsAct
820ILCS154/,FamilyBereavementLeaveAct
820ILCS156/,ChildExtendedBereavementLeaveAct.
820ILCS180/,Victims’EconomicSecurityandSafetyAct.
CROSSREF:5:180(TemporaryIllnessorTemporaryIncapacity),5:185(FamilyandMedicalLeave), 5:330(SickDays,Vacation,Holidays,andLeaves)
Adopted:December11,2023
TheSuperintendentisauthorizedtoacceptstudentsfromuniversity-approvedteacher-training programstodostudentteachingintheDistrict.Noindividualwhohasbeenconvictedofacriminal offensethatwouldsubjecthimorhertolicensesuspensionorrevocationpursuanttoSection5/21B80oftheSchoolCodeorwhohasbeenfoundtobetheperpetratorofsexualorphysicalabuseofa minorunder18yearsofagepursuanttoproceedingsunderArticleIIoftheJuvenileCourtActof1987 ispermittedtostudentteach
Beforepermittinganindividualtostudentteach,beginarequiredinternship,orparticipateinanyfield experienceintheDistrict,theSuperintendentordesigneeshallensurethat:
1. TheDistrictperformeda105ILCS5/10-21.9(g)Checkasdescribedbelow;and
2 Theindividualfurnishedevidenceofphysicalfitnesstoperformassigneddutiesandfreedom fromcommunicablediseasepursuantto105ILCS5/24-5.
A105ILCS5/10-21.9(g)Checkshallinclude:
1 Fingerprint-basedchecksthrough(a)theIllinoisStatePolice(ISP)forcriminalhistoryrecords information(CHRI)pursuanttotheUniformConvictionInformationAct(20ILCS2635/1),and(b) theFBInationalcrimeinformationdatabasespursuanttotheAdamWalshChildProtectionand SafetyAct(P.L.109-248);
2 AcheckoftheIllinoisSexOffenderRegistry(seetheSexOffenderCommunityNotificationLaw (730ILCS152/101etseq);and
3. AcheckoftheIllinoisMurdererandViolentOffenderAgainstYouthRegistry(Murdererand ViolentOffenderAgainstYouthRegistrationAct(730ILCS154/75-105)
TheSchoolCoderequireseachindividualstudentteachingorbeginningarequiredinternshipto providetheDistrictwithwrittenauthorizationfor,andpaythecostsof,hisorher105ILCS5/1021.9(g)check(includinganyapplicablevendor'sfees).Uponreceiptofthisauthorizationandpayment, theSuperintendentordesigneewillsubmitthestudentteacher'sname,sex,race,dateofbirth,social securitynumber,fingerprintimages,andotheridentifiers,asprescribedbytheIll StatePolice(ISP), totheISP TheSuperintendentordesigneewillprovideeachstudentteacherwithacopyofhisorher report
Assignment
TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallberesponsibleforcoordinatingplacementsofallstudent teacherswithintheDistrict Studentteachersshouldbeassignedtosupervisingteacherswhose qualificationsareacceptabletotheDistrictandthestudents'respectivecollegesoruniversities
LEGALREF.:
34U.S.C.§20901etseq.,AdamWalshChildProtectionandSafetyAct,P.L.109-248. 20ILCS2635/1,UniformConvictionInformationAct
105ILCS5/10-219,5/10-2234,and5/24-5
CROSSREF:4:175(ConvictedChildSexOffender;Screening;Notifications),5:190(Teacher Qualifications)
Adopted:May15,2023
5:270EmploymentAt-Will,Compensation,andAssignment
EmploymentAt-Will
Unlessotherwisespecificallyprovided,Districtemploymentisat-will,meaningthatemploymentmay beterminatedbytheDistrictoremployeeatanytimeforanyreason,otherthanareasonprohibitedby law,ornoreasonatall.NothinginBoardofEducationpolicyisintendedorshouldbeconstruedas alteringtheemploymentat-willrelationship.
Exceptionstoemploymentat-willmayincludeemployeeswhoareemployedannually,havean employmentcontract,orareotherwisegrantedalegitimateinterestincontinuedemployment.The Superintendentisauthorizedtomakeexceptionstoemployingnonlicensedemployeesat-willbutshall maintainarecordofpositionsoremployeeswhoarenotat-will.
Compensation
Pleaserefertothefollowingcurrentagreement:
AgreementBetweentheBrookwoodSchoolDistrict167BoardofEducationandTheUnified
Forthoseemployeesnotcoveredbythisagreement:
TheBoardwilldeterminesalaryandwagesforeducationalsupportpersonnel Incrementsare dependentonevidenceofcontinuingsatisfactoryperformance Anemployeecoveredbytheovertime provisionsinStateorfederallaw,shallnotworkovertimewithoutthepriorauthorizationfromthe employee'simmediatesupervisor.Educationalsupportpersonnelarepaidevery2weeks.
Assignment
Pleaserefertothefollowingcurrentagreement:
AgreementBetweentheBrookwoodSchoolDistrict167BoardofEducationandTheUnified StaffAssociation.
Forthoseemployeesnotcoveredbythisagreement:
TheSuperintendentisauthorizedtomakeassignmentsandtransfersofeducationalsupport personnel
LEGALREF:
105ILCS5/10-2234and5/10-235
CROSSREF.:5:10(EqualEmploymentOpportunityandMinorityRecruitment)5:35(Compliancewith theFairLaborStandardsAct),5:290(EmploymentTerminationandSuspensions),5:310 (CompensatoryTime-Off)
Adopted:January11,2021
5:280DutiesandQualifications Allsupportstaff:(1)mustmeetqualificationsspecifiedinjobdescriptions,(2)mustbeabletoperform theessentialtaskslistedand/orassigned,and(3)aresubjecttoBoardofEducationpoliciesasthey maybechangedfromtimetotimeattheBoard'ssolediscretion.
Paraprofessionals Paraprofessionalsprovidesupervisedinstructionalsupport Serviceasaparaprofessionalrequires aneducatorlicensewithstipulationsendorsedforaparaprofessionaleducatorunlessaspecific exemptionisauthorizedbytheIll.StateBoardofEducation(ISBE).
Individualswithonlynon-instructionalduties(eg,providingtechnicalsupportforcomputers,providing personalcareservices,orperformingclericalduties)arenotparaprofessionals,andtherequirements inthissectiondonotapply.Inaddition,individualscompletingtheirclinicalexperiencesand/orstudent teachingdonotneedtocomplywiththissection,providedtheirserviceotherwisecomplieswithISBE rules.
NonlicensedPersonnelWorkingwithStudentsandPerformingNon-InstructionalDuties Nonlicensedpersonnelperformingnon-instructionaldutiesmaybeused:
1 Forsupervisingstudyhalls,longdistanceteachingreceptionareasusedincidenttoinstructional programstransmittedbyelectronicmedia(eg,computers,video,andaudio),detentionand disciplineareas,andschool-sponsoredextracurricularactivities;
2 Assupervisors,chaperones,orsponsorsfornon-academicschoolactivitiesorforschool activitiesconnectedtotheacademicprogramduringanytimeinwhichtheGovernorhas declaredadisasterduetoapublichealthemergency,inaccordancewithISBErule;or
3. Fornon-teachingdutiesnotrequiringinstructionaljudgmentorstudentevaluation.
Nothinginthispolicypreventsanonlicensedpersonfromservingasaguestlecturerorresource personunderacertificatedteacher'sdirectionandwiththeadministration'sapproval.
CoachesandAthleticTrainers Athleticcoachesandtrainersshallhavethequalificationsrequiredbyanyassociationinwhichthe SchoolDistrictmaintainsamembership Regardlessofwhethertheathleticactivityisgovernedbyan association,theSuperintendentordesigneeshallensurethateachathleticcoach:(1)is knowledgeableregardingcoachingprinciples,(2)hasfirstaidtraining,and(3)isatrainedAutomated ExternalDefibrillatoruseraccordingtorulesadoptedbytheIllinoisDepartmentofPublicHealth. AnyoneperformingathletictrainingservicesshallbelicensedundertheIllinoisAthleticTrainers PracticeAct,beanathletictraineraideperformingcareactivitiesundertheon-sitesupervisionofa licensedathletictrainer,orotherwisebequalifiedtoperformathletictraineractivitiesunderStatelaw.
BusDrivers Allschoolbusdriversmusthaveavalidschoolbusdriverpermit TheSuperintendentordesignee shallinformtheIllinoisSecretaryofState,within30daysofbeinginformedbyaschoolbusdriver,that thebusdriverpermitholderhasbeencalledtoactiveduty.Newbusdriversandbusdriverswhoare returningfromalapseintheiremploymentaresubjecttotherequirementscontainedinBoardpolicy 5:30,HiringProcessandCriteriaandBoardpolicy5:285,DrugandAlcoholTestingforSchoolBus andCommercialVehicleDrivers
LEGALREF.:
105ILCS5/10-22.34,5/10-22.34a,and5/10-22.34b.
625ILCS5/6-104and5/6-106.1,Ill.VehicleCode.
23IllAdminCode§§1280,1630,and25510
CROSSREF:4:110(Transportation),4:170(Safety),5:30(HiringProcessandCriteria),5:35 (CompliancewiththeFairLaborStandardsAct),5:285(DrugandAlcoholTestingforSchoolBusand CommercialVehicleDrivers),6:250(CommunityResourcePersonsandVolunteers)
Adopted:January9,2023
BrookwoodSD167
5:285DrugandAlcoholTestingforSchoolBusandCommercialVehicleDrivers
TheDistrictshalladheretoStateandfederallawandregulationsrequiringadrugandalcoholtesting programforschoolbusandcommercialvehicledrivers.TheSuperintendentordesigneemanagesa programtoimplementStateandfederallawdefiningthecircumstancesandproceduresforthe testing.
Thispolicyshallnotbeimplemented,andnoadministrativeprocedureswillbeneeded,untilitis reasonablyforeseeablethattheDistrictwillhirestaffforaposition(s)requiringacommercialdriver's license.
LEGALREF.: 49U.S.C.§31306,AlcoholandControlledSubstancesTesting(OmnibusTransportationEmployee TestingActof1991,P.L.102-143).
49CFR Parts40(ProceduresforTransportationWorkplaceDrugandAlcoholTestingPrograms), 382(ControlledSubstanceandAlcoholUseandTesting),and395(HoursofServiceofDrivers)
625ILCS5/6-1061and5/6-1061c
CROSSREF: 4:110(Transportation),5:30(HiringProcessandCriteria),5:280(Dutiesand Qualifications)
Adopted:May15,2023
BrookwoodSD167
Resignation Anemployeeisrequestedtoprovidetwoweeks’noticeofaresignation Aresignationnoticecannot berevokedoncegiven.
Retirement
Pleaserefertotheapplicablebargainingagreement(s).
Foremployeesnotcoveredbyanagreement:
Anemployeeplanningtoretireshouldnotifyhisorhersupervisoratleasttwomonthsbeforethe retirementdate
Non-RIFDismissal TheDistrictmayterminateanat-willemployeeatanytimeforanyornoreason,butnotforareason prohibitedbyStateorfederallaw.
Employeeswhoareemployedannuallyorhaveacontract,orwhootherwisehavealegitimate expectationofcontinuedemployment,maybedismissed:(1)attheendoftheschoolyearoratthe endoftheirrespectivecontractafterbeingprovidedappropriatenoticeandaftercompliancewithany applicablecontractualprovisions,or(2)mid-yearormid-contractprovidedappropriatedueprocess proceduresareprovided
TheSuperintendentisresponsibleformakingdismissalrecommendationstotheSchoolBoard consistentwiththeBoard’sgoalofhavingahighlyqualified,highperformingstaff.Thisincludes recommendinganon-licensedemployeeforimmediatedismissalforwillfulornegligentfailureto reportaninstanceofsuspectedchildabuseorneglectasrequiredby325ILCS5/
ReductioninForceandRecall
Pleaserefertotheapplicablebargainingagreement(s).
Foremployeesnotcoveredbyanagreement:
TheBoardmay,asnecessaryorprudent,decidetodecreasethenumberofeducationalsupport personnelortodiscontinuesomeparticulartypeofeducationalsupportserviceand,asaresultofthat action,dismissorreducethehoursofoneormoreeducationalsupportemployees.Whenmaking decisionsconcerningreductioninforceandrecall,theBoardwillfollowSections10-22.34c (outsourcingnon-instructionalservices)and10-23.5(procedures)oftheSchoolCode,totheextent theyareapplicableandnotsupersededbylegislationoranapplicablecollectivebargaining agreement
FinalPaycheck Aterminatingemployee’sfinalpaycheckwillbeadjustedforanyunused,earnedvacation credit.Employeesarepaidforallearnedvacation.Terminatingemployeeswillreceivetheirfinalpay onthenextregularpaydayfollowingthedateoftermination,exceptthatanemployeedismisseddueto areductioninforceshallreceivehisorherfinalpaycheckonorbeforethenextregularpaydate followingthelastdayofemployment
Suspension
Exceptasprovidedbelow,theSuperintendentisauthorizedtosuspendanemployeewithoutpayasa
disciplinarymeasure,duringaninvestigationintoallegationsofmisconductorpendingadismissal hearingwhenever,intheSuperintendent’sjudgment,theemployee’spresenceisdetrimentaltothe District.Adisciplinarysuspensionshallbewithpay:(1)whentheemployeeisexemptfromthe overtimeprovisions,or(2)untilanemployeewithanemploymentcontractforadefinitetermis providedanoticeandhearingaccordingtothesuspensionpolicyforprofessionalemployees Upon receiptofarecommendationfromtheIll Dept ChildrenandFamilyServices(DCFS)thattheDistrict removeanemployeefromhisorherpositionwhenheorsheisthesubjectofapendingDCFS investigationthatrelatestohisorheremploymentwiththeDistrict,theBoardorSuperintendentor designee,inconsultationwiththeBoardAttorney,willdeterminewhetherto:
1 Lettheemployeeremaininhisorherpositionpendingtheoutcomeoftheinvestigation;or
2. Removetheemployeeasrecommended,proceedingwith:
a. Asuspensionwithpay;or
b Asuspensionwithoutpay
Anycriminalconvictionresultingfromtheinvestigationorallegationsshallrequiretheemployeeto repaytotheDistrictallcompensationandthevalueofallbenefitsreceivedbytheemployeeduringthe suspension TheSuperintendentwillnotifytheemployeeofthisrequirementwhentheemployeeis suspended
LEGALREF:
105ILCS5/10-22.34cand5/10-23.5
5ILCS430etseq.,StateOfficialsandEmployeesEthicsAct.
325ILCS5/7.4(c-10),AbusedandNeglectedChildReportingAct.
820ILCS105/4a,MinimumWageLaw
CROSSREF:5:90(AbusedandNeglectedChildReporting),5:120(EmployeeEthics;Codeof ProfessionalConduct;andConflictofInterest),5:240(Suspension),5:270(EmploymentAt-Will, Compensation,andAssignment)
Adopted:August12,2024
5:300SchedulesandEmploymentYear Pleaserefertotheapplicablecollectivebargainingagreement(s).
Foremployeesnotcoveredbyacurrentapplicablebargainingagreement:
TheSuperintendentshallsuperviseaprocessforsettingworkschedulesandanemploymentyearfor educationalsupportemployeesinaccordancewithStateandfederallaw,BoardofEducationpolicy, andapplicableagreementsandshall:
1 Assigneachemployeeonesupervisorwhowillestablishaworkschedule,includingbreaks,as requiredbybuildingorDistrictneeds,workload,andtheefficientmanagementofhuman resources;
2 Allowfortheabilitytorespondtochangingcircumstancesbyalteringworkschedulesas needed;and
3 Considerthewell-beingoftheemployee TheSuperintendent’sapprovalisrequiredtoestablish aflexibleworkscheduleorjob-sharing
Breaks
Pleaserefertotheapplicablecollectivebargainingagreement(s).
Foremployeesnotcoveredbyacurrentapplicablebargainingagreement:
Anemployeewhoworksatleast7.5continuoushoursshallreceivea30-minuteduty-freemealbreak thatbeginswithinthefirstfivehoursoftheemployee’sworkday. TheDistrictaccommodates employeeswhoarenursingmothersaccordingtoStateandfederallaw.
LEGALREF.:
29USC §§207and218d,FairLaborStandardsAct
105ILCS5/10-2014a,5/10-2234,and5/10-235
740ILCS137/,RighttoBreastfeedAct
820ILCS105/,MinimumWageLaw.
820ILCS260/,NursingMothersintheWorkplaceAct.
CROSSREF:5:10(EqualEmploymentOpportunityandMinorityRecruitment),5:35(Compliancewith theFairLaborStandardsAct)
Adopted:May13,2024
Thispolicygovernstheuseofcompensatorytime-offbyemployeeswho:(1)arecoveredbythe overtimeprovisionsoftheFairLaborStandardsAct,29U.S.C.§201etseq.,and(2)arenot representedbyanexclusivebargainingrepresentative.
Employeesmaybegiven1-1/2hoursofcompensatorytime-offinlieuofcashpaymentforeachhour ofovertimeworked.Otherthanasprovidedbelow,atnotimemayanemployee'saccumulated compensatorytime-offexceed240hours,whichrepresentscompensationfor160hoursofovertime. Anemployeewhoseworkregularlyincludespublicsafety,emergencyresponse,orseasonalactivities mayaccumulateamaximumof480hoursofcompensatorytime,whichrepresentscompensationfor 320hoursofovertime Ifanemployeeaccruesthemaximumnumberofcompensatorytime-offhours, theemployee:(1)ispaidforanyadditionalovertimehoursworked,attherateofoneandone-half timestheemployee'sregularhourlyrateofpay,and(2)doesnotaccumulatecompensatorytime-off untiltheemployeeusesanequalamountofaccruedtime-off
Anemployeewhohasaccruedcompensatorytime-offshallbepermittedtousesuchtimeinatleast half-daycomponentsprovidedsuchrequestsdonotundulydisrupttheDistrict'soperations The employee'ssupervisormustapprovearequesttousecompensatorytime-off
Uponterminationofemployment,anemployeewillbepaidforunusedcompensatorytimeatthe higherof:
1. Theaverageregularratereceivedbysuchemployeeduringthelastthreeyearsofemployment; or
2. Thefinalregularratereceivedbysuchemployee.
Compensatorytime-offistimeduringwhichtheemployeeisnotworkingandis,therefore,notcounted as"hoursworked"forpurposesofovertimecompensation.
Implementation
TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallimplementthispolicyinaccordancewiththeFLSA Intheevent ofaconflictbetweenthepolicyandtheFLSA,thelattershallcontrol
LEGALREF:
29U.S.C.§201etseq.,FairLaborStandardsAct;29C.F.R.Part553.
CROSSREF.:5:35(CompliancewiththeFairLaborStandardsAct),5:185(FamilyandMedical Leave),5:270(EmploymentAt-Will,Compensation,andAssignment)
Adopted:August12,2024
TheSuperintendentisresponsiblefordesigningandimplementingaprogramforevaluatingthejob performanceofeacheducationalsupportstaffmemberaccordingtostandardscontainedinBoardof EducationpoliciesaswellasincompliancewithStatelawandanyapplicableemployeehandbook.
Pleaserefertotheapplicablecollectivebargainingagreement(s).
Foremployeesnotcoveredbyacurrentapplicablebargainingagreement:
Thestandardsfortheevaluationprogramshallinclude,butnotbelimitedto:
1 Eachemployeeshallbeevaluatedannually,preferablybeforetheannualsalaryreview
2. Thedirectsupervisorshallprovideinput.
3. Theemployee'sworkquality,promptness,attendance,reliability,conduct,judgment,and cooperationshallbeconsidered.
4 Theemployeeshallreceiveacopyoftheannualevaluation
5. AllevaluationsshallcomplywithStateandfederallawandanyapplicableemployeehandbook.
CROSSREF.:5:10(EqualEmploymentOpportunityandMinorityRecruitment),5:150(Personnel Records)
Adopted:January9,2023
BrookwoodSD167
5:322EvaluationoftheSuperintendent TheBoardwilldevoteatleastonepersonnelsessioneachyeartoanevaluationofthe Superintendent'sperformance.
TheBoardmay,butwillnotbeobligatedto:
1 ExtendtheSuperintendent'sexistingcontractforoneyeariftheSuperintendenthasmetall performanceandimprovementgoalscontainedinamulti-yearcontract;
2 NegotiateanewcontractforaperiodnottoexceedfiveyearsiftheSuperintendent'smulti-year, performance-basedcontractistoexpire;
3. ExtendtheSuperintendent'scontractiftheexistingcontractisaoneyearonlycontract;or
4 Votenottoextendorrenew
ADOPTED:March18,2013 BrookwoodSD167
Eachoftheprovisionsinthispolicyappliestoalleducationalsupportpersonneltotheextentthatit doesnotconflictwithanapplicablecollectivebargainingagreementorindividualemploymentcontract orbenefitplan;intheeventofaconflict,suchprovisionisseverableandtheapplicablebargaining agreementorindividualagreementwillcontrol.ThispolicyistheDistrict'swrittenplanallowingeligible employeestoconverteligibleaccumulatedsickleavetoservicecredituponaDistrictemployee's retirementundertheIll MunicipalRetirementFund
SickLeave,IMRFServiceCredit,andFuneralLeave
Pleaserefertothefollowingcurrentagreement:
AgreementBetweentheBrookwoodSchoolDistrict167BoardofEducationandTheUnified StaffAssociation.
Foremployeesnotcoveredbythisagreement:
Pleaserefertothefollowingcurrentagreement:
AgreementBetweentheBrookwoodSchoolDistrict167BoardofEducationandTheUnified StaffAssociation.
Vacation
Pleaserefertothefollowingcurrentagreement:
AgreementBetweentheBrookwoodSchoolDistrict167BoardofEducationandTheUnified StaffAssociation.
Foremployeesnotcoveredbythisagreement:
Pleaserefertothefollowingcurrentagreement:
AgreementBetweentheBrookwoodSchoolDistrict167BoardofEducationandTheUnified StaffAssociation.
Holidays
Pleaserefertothefollowingcurrentagreement:
AgreementBetweentheBrookwoodSchoolDistrict167BoardofEducationandTheUnified StaffAssociation.
Foremployeesnotcoveredbythisagreement:
UnlesstheDistrictreceivesawaiverormodificationoftheSchoolCodepursuanttoSection23UnlesstheDistricthasawaiverormodificationoftheSchoolCodepursuanttoSection2-325gor 24-2(b)allowingittoscheduleschoolonalegalschoolholidaylistedbelow,Districtemployeeswillnot berequiredtoworkon:
NewYear'sDay LaborDay
MemorialDay
JuneteenthNationalFreedomDay
IndependenceDay
ChristmasDay
Aholidaywillnotcauseadeductionfromanemployee'stimeorcompensation TheDistrictmay requireeducationalsupportpersonneltoworkonaschoolholidayduringanemergencyorforthe continuedoperationandmaintenanceoffacilitiesorproperty
PersonalLeave
Pleaserefertothefollowingcurrentagreement:
AgreementBetweentheBrookwoodSchoolDistrict167BoardofEducationandTheUnified StaffAssociation.
Foremployeesnotcoveredbythisagreement:
Pleaserefertothefollowingcurrentagreement:
AgreementBetweentheBrookwoodSchoolDistrict167BoardofEducationandTheUnified StaffAssociation.
LeavetoServeasaTrusteeoftheIll MunicipalRetirementFund
Uponrequest,theBoardwillgrant20daysofpaidleaveofabsenceperyeartoatrusteeoftheIll. MunicipalRetirementFundinaccordancewithStatelaw
OtherLeaves Educationalsupportpersonnelreceivethefollowingleavesonthesametermsandconditionsgranted professionalpersonnelinBoardpolicy5:250,LeavesofAbsence:
1. LeaveforServiceintheMilitary.
2 LeaveforServiceintheGeneralAssembly
3. SchoolVisitationLeave.
4 LeavesforVictimsofDomesticViolence,SexualViolence,GenderViolence,orOtherCrimeof Violence.
5 FamilyBereavementLeave
6. ChildExtendedBereavementLeave.
7 Leavetoserveasanelectionjudge
8 COVID-19PaidAdministrativeLeave
LEGALREF.:
105ILCS5/10-20.7b,5/10-20.83,5/24-2,5/24-6,and5/24-6.3.
10ILCS5/13-2.5,ElectionCode.
330ILCS61/,ServiceMemberEmploymentandReemploymentRightsAct
105ILCS5/10-207b,5/24-2,and5/24-6
820ILCS147,SchoolVisitationRightsAct.
820ILCS154/,FamilyBereavementLeaveAct.
820ILCS156/,ChildExtendedBereavementLeaveAct
820ILCS180/,Victims’EconomicSecurityandSafetyAct
SchoolDist151v ISBE,507NE2d134(IllApp1,1987);Elderv SchoolDist No1271/2,208 NE2d423(IllApp1,1965)
CROSSREF.:5:180(TemporaryIllnessorTemporaryIncapacity),5:185(FamilyandMedicalLeave), 5:250(LeavesofAbsence)
Adopted:December11,2023
BrookwoodSD167
6:10EducationalPhilosophyandObjectives TheDistrict'seducationalprogramwillseektoprovideanopportunityforeachstudenttodevelopto hisorhereducationalpotential Theobjectivesfortheeducationalprogramareto:
1 Fosterstudents'self-discovery,self-awareness,andself-discipline
2. Developstudents'awarenessofandappreciationforculturaldiversity.
3 Stimulatestudents'intellectualcuriosityandgrowth
4. Providestudentswithfundamentalcareerconceptsandskills.
5 Helpstudentsdevelopsensitivitytotheneedsandvaluesofothersandarespectforindividual andgroupdifferences.
6 Helpeachstudentstriveforexcellenceandinstilladesiretoreachthelimitofhisorher potential
7. Encouragestudentstobecomelifelonglearners.
8. Provideaneducationalclimateandculturefreeofbiasconcerningtheprotectedclassifications identifiedinpolicy7:10,EqualEducationalOpportunities.
InorderfortheBoardtomonitorwhethertheeducationalprogramisattainingtheseobjectivesandto beknowledgeableofcurrentandfutureresourceneeds,theSuperintendentshallprepareanannual reportthatincludes:
1 Areviewandevaluationofthepresentcurriculum
2 Aprojectionofcurriculumandresourceneeds
3. Anevaluationof,andplantoeliminate,anybiasinthecurriculumorinstructionalmaterialsand methodsconcerningtheclassificationsreferredtoinitem8,above.
4 Anyplanforneworrevisedinstructionalprogramimplementation
5 Areviewofpresentandfuturefacilityneeds
CROSSREF: 1:30(SchoolDistrictPhilosophy),3:10(GoalsandObjectives),6:15(School Accountability),7:10(EqualEducationalOpportunities)
Adopted:July10,2023
6:15SchoolAccountability AccordingtotheIllinoisGeneralAssembly,theprimarypurposeofschoolingisthetransmissionof knowledgeandculturethroughwhichstudentslearninareasnecessarytotheircontinuing developmentandentryintotheworldofwork Tofulfillthatpurpose,theIll StateBoardofEducation (ISBE)preparedStateGoalsforLearningandLearningStandards
TheBoardofEducationgivespriorityintheallocationofresources,includingfunds,time,personnel, andfacilities,tofulfillingthispurpose
QualityAssurance TheBoardcontinuouslymonitorsstudentachievementandthequalityoftheDistrict'swork The Superintendentshallsupervisethefollowingqualityassurancecomponents,inaccordancewithState lawandISBErules,andcontinuouslykeeptheBoardinformed:
1 Prepareeachschool'sannualrecognitionapplicationandqualityassuranceappraisal,whether internalorexternal,toassesseachschool'scontinuousschoolimprovement
2. ContinuouslyassesstheDistrict'sandeachschool'soverallperformanceintermsofboth academicsuccessandequity.Thisincludes,withoutlimitation,athoroughanalysisofISBE's balancedaccountabilitymeasureandeachschool'sMultipleMeasureIndexandcorresponding AnnualMeasurableObjectiveprovidedbyISBE
3. Ifapplicable,developSchoolImprovementPlans,presentthemforBoardapproval,and supervisetheirimplementation.
4 Prepareaschoolreportcard,presentitataregularBoardmeeting,anddisseminateitas providedinStatelaw.
5 Inaccordancewith105ILCS5/2-3153,annuallyadministeraclimatesurveyontheinstructional environmentwithintheschoolto,atminimum,studentsingrades4through8andteachers
LEGALREF: 105ILCS5/2-3.25,5/2-3.25a,5/2-3.25b,5/2-3.25c,5/2-3.25d-5,5/2-3.25e-5,5/2-3.25f,5/2-3.25f-5, 5/2-3.63,5/2-3.64a-5,5/2-3.153,5/10-17a,5/10-21.3a,and5/27-1.
23Ill.Admin.CodePart1,SubpartA:RecognitionRequirements.
CROSSREF.:6:170(TitleIPrograms),6:340(StudentTestingandAssessmentProgram),7:10 (EqualEducationalOpportunities)
Adopted:December11,2023
SchoolCalendar TheBoardofEducation,upontheSuperintendent'srecommendationandsubjecttoStateregulations, annuallyestablishesthedatesforopeningandclosingclasses,teacherinstitutesandin-services,the lengthanddatesofvacations,andthedaysdesignatedaslegalschoolholidays Theschoolcalendar shallhaveaminimumof185daystoensure176daysofactualstudentattendance
CommemorativeHolidays Theteachersandstudentsshalldevoteaportionoftheschooldayoneachcommemorativeholiday designatedintheSchoolCodetostudyandhonorthecommemoratedpersonoroccasion.TheBoard may,fromtimetotime,designatearegularschooldayasacommemorativeholiday
SchoolDay TheBoardestablishesthelengthoftheschooldaywiththerecommendationoftheSuperintendent andsubjecttoStatelawrequirements.TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallensurethatobservances requiredbyStatelawarefollowedduringeachdayofschoolattendance.
LEGALREF.: 105ILCS5/10-19,5/10-1905,5/10-2056,5/10-2046,5/10-30,5/18-12,5/18-125,5/24-2,5/27-3, 5/27-18,5/27-19,5/27-20,5/27-201,and5/27-202
10ILCS5/11-41,ElectionCode
5ILCS490/,StateCommemorativeDatesAct
23IllAdminCode§1420(f)
Metzlv.Leininger,850F.Supp.740(N.D.Ill.1994),aff’dby57F.3d618(7thCir.1995).
CROSSREF.:2:20(PowersandDutiesoftheBoardofEducation;Indemnification),4:180 (PandemicPreparedness;Management;andRecovery),5:200(TermsandConditionsof EmploymentandDismissal),5:330(SickDays,Vacation,Holidays,andLeaves),6:60(Curriculum Content),6:70(TeachingAboutReligions),7:90(ReleaseDuringSchoolHours)
Adopted:January9,2023
6:30OrganizationofInstruction TheSchoolDistricthasinstructionallevelsforgradesPre-Kthrough8 TheSuperintendentshall annuallypresenttotheBoardofEducationaplanfororganizinginstructionallevelsandassigning themtoschoolfacilitiesinorderto:
1 SupporttheDistrict'seducationalprogram,
2. Maximizefacilityusagewithoutundueovercrowding,and
3 ProvidesubstantiallycomparableinstructionalprogramsacrosstheDistrict
Students,forinstructionalpurposes,maybeplacedingroupswithinaschoolthatdonotnecessarily followgradeleveldesignations Forpurposesofattendancereportingandotherrecords,however, eachstudentisassignedagrade-levelplacement
Kindergarten
TheDistrictmaintainsafull-daykindergartenwithaninstructionalprogramthatfulfillstheDistrict's curriculumgoalsandobjectivesandtherequirementsoftheStatelaw TheDistrictalsooffersahalfdaykindergartenforthoseparents/guardianswhorequestahalf-dayprogram
LEGALREF.:
105ILCS5/10-20.37and5/10-22.18.
23Ill.Admin.Code§1.420.
CROSSREF: 6:40(CurriculumDevelopment),6:170(TitleIPrograms),7:30(StudentAssignment), 7:50(SchoolAdmissionsandStudentTransfersToandFromNon-DistrictSchools),7:100(Health, Eye,andDentalExaminations;Immunizations;andExclusionofStudents)
Adopted:December11,2023
6:40CurriculumDevelopment Adoption TheSuperintendentshallrecommendacomprehensivecurriculumthatisinconsiderationof:
1. TheDistrict'seducationalphilosophyandgoals,
2 Studentneedsasidentifiedbyresearch,demographics,andstudentachievementandother data,
3 Theknowledge,skills,andabilitiesrequiredforstudentstobecomelife-longlearners,
4. TheminimumrequirementsofStateandfederallawandregulationsforcurriculumand graduationrequirements,
5 Thecurriculumofnon-DistrictschoolsthatfeedintoorfromaDistrictschool,providedthatthe necessarycooperationandinformationisavailable,
6 TheIllinoisStateLearningStandardsandanyDistrictlearningstandards,and
7. AnyrequiredStateorfederalstudenttesting.
TheBoardofEducationwilladopt,uponrecommendationoftheSuperintendent,acurriculumthat meetstheabovecriteria.
ExperimentalEducationalProgramsandPilotProjects TheSuperintendentmayrecommendexperimentaleducationalprogramsand/orpilotprojectsfor Boardconsideration Proposalsmustincludegoals,materialneeds,anticipatedexpenses,andan evaluationprocess TheSuperintendentshallsubmittotheBoardperiodicprogressreportsfor programsthatexceedoneyearindurationandafinalevaluationwithrecommendationuponthe program'scompletion.
Single-GenderClassesandActivities TheSuperintendentmayrecommendaprogramofnonvocationalsingle-genderclassesand/or activitiestoprovidediverseeducationalopportunitiesand/ormeetstudents'identifiededucational needs Participationintheclassesoractivitiesmustbevoluntary,bothgendersmustbetreatedwith substantialequality,andtheprogrammustotherwisecomplywithStateandfederallawandwith Boardpolicy7:10,EqualEducationalOpportunities.TheSuperintendentmustperiodicallyevaluate anysingle-genderclassoractivitytoensurethat:(1)itdoesnotrelyonoverlybroadgeneralizations aboutthedifferenttalents,capabilities,orpreferencesofeithergender,and(2)itcontinuestocomply withStateandfederallawandwithBoardpolicy7:10,EqualEducationalOpportunities
Development TheSuperintendentshalldevelopacurriculumreviewprogramtomonitorthecurrentcurriculumand promptlysuggestchangestomakethecurriculummoreeffective,totakeadvantageofimproved teachingmethodsandmaterials,andtoberesponsivetosocialchange,technologicaldevelopments, studentneeds,andcommunityexpectations.
TheSuperintendentshallreporttotheBoardasappropriate,thecurriculumreviewprogram'sefforts to:
1. Regularlyevaluatethecurriculumandinstructionalprogram.
2 Ensurethecurriculumcontinuestomeetthestatedadoptioncriteria
3. Includeinputfromacross-sectionofteachers,administrators,parents/guardians,andstudents, representingallschools,gradelevels,disciplines,andspecializedandalternativeprograms.
4. Coordinatewiththeprocessforevaluatingtheinstructionalprogramandmaterials.
TheSuperintendentshalldevelopandprovidesubjectareacurriculumguidestoappropriatestaff members.
LEGALREF: 20USC §1681,TitleIXoftheEducationAmendmentsof1972,implementedby34CFR Part106
105ILCS5/10-208and5/10-19
CROSSREF.:6:60(CurriculumContent),6:65(StudentSocialandEmotionalDevelopment),6:70 (TeachingAboutReligions),6:80(TeachingAboutControversialIssues)6:100(UsingAnimalsinthe EducationalProgram),6:110(ProgramsforStudentsAtRiskofAcademicFailureand/orDropping OutofSchoolandGraduationIncentivesProgram),6:120(EducationofChildrenwithDisabilities), 6:130(ProgramfortheGifted),6:140(EducationofHomelessChildren),6:145(MigrantStudents), 6:150(HomeandHospitalInstruction),6:160(EnglishLearners),6:170(TitleIPrograms),6:180 (ExtendedInstructionalPrograms),7:10(EqualEducationalOpportunities),7:15(StudentandFamily PrivacyRights)
Adopted:May13,2024
BrookwoodSD167
6:42SchoolImprovementProcess TheBoardrecognizestheneedandvalueofasystemic,on-goingschoolimprovementprocess involvingteachersandadministrators Principalsaretoexamineprogramsandempowerteachersto beactiveincurriculumandinstruction
Basicresponsibilityfortheschoolimprovementprocesswillrestjointlywiththeindividualschool(s) andthedistrictadministration Theresponsibilitiesofthedistrictadministrationwillinclude:
1 Providingleadershiptotheschoolsindividuallyandsystem-wide;
2. Coordinatingtheplanningandthedecision-makingsothatacommondirectionofactionis providedfortheschoolsystem;
3 Workingwithappropriatestaffoftheindividualschoolsinadaptingthecurriculumtomeetthe needsofalllearners;and
4 Implementinganinformationnetworktoincludeprincipals,teachers,andtheschoolcommunity
ADOPTED:March18,2013
BrookwoodSD167
Studentwellness,includinggoodnutritionandphysicalactivity,shallbepromotedintheDistrict’s educationalprogram,school-basedactivities,andmealprograms Thispolicyshallbeinterpreted consistentlywithSection204oftheChildNutritionandWICReauthorizationActof2004andthe HealthyHunger-FreeKidsActof2010(HHFKA)
TheSuperintendentwillensure:
1 Eachschoolbuildingcomplieswiththispolicy;
2. Thepolicyisavailabletothecommunityonanannualbasisthroughcopiesoforonlineaccess totheBoardPolicyManualand“anddistributedtostudentsandtheirparents/guardiansthrough studenthandbooks;and
3 Thecommunityisinformedabouttheprogressofthispolicy’simplementation
GoalsforNutritionEducationandNutritionPromotion
Thegoalsforaddressingnutritioneducationandnutritionpromotionincludethefollowing:
Schoolswillsupportandpromotesoundnutritionforstudents.
Schoolswillfosterthepositiverelationshipbetweensoundnutrition,physicalactivity,andthe capacityofstudentstodevelopandlearn.
NutritioneducationwillbepartoftheDistrict’scomprehensivehealtheducationcurriculum See Boardpolicy6:60,CurriculumContent
GoalsforPhysicalActivity Thegoalsforaddressingphysicalactivityincludethefollowing:
Schoolswillsupportandpromoteanactivelifestyleforstudents.
Physicaleducationwillbetaughtinallgradesandshallincludeadevelopmentallyplannedand sequentialcurriculumthatfostersthedevelopmentofmovementskills,enhanceshealth-related fitness,increasesstudents’knowledge,offersdirectopportunitiestolearnhowtowork cooperativelyinagroupsetting,andencourageshealthyhabitsandattitudesforahealthy lifestyle.Seepolicies6:60,CurriculumContentand7:260,ExemptionfromPhysical Education
Duringtheschoolday,allstudentswillberequiredtoengageinadailyphysicaleducation course,unlessotherwiseexempted.Seepolicies6:60,CurriculumContentand7:260, ExemptionfromPhysicalEducation
ThecurriculumwillbeconsistentwithandincorporaterelevantIll.LearningStandardsfor PhysicalDevelopmentandHealthasestablishedbytheIll StateBoardofEducation(ISBE)
GoalsforOtherSchool-BasedActivities Thegoalsforschool-basedactivitiesincludethefollowing:
Schoolswillsupportandpromoteahealthyeatingenvironmentforstudents
Schoolswillpromoteandparticipateinwellnessactivities
Schoolswillofferotherschool-basedactivitiestosupportstudenthealthandwellness,including coordinatedeventsandclubs.
NutritionGuidelinesforFoodsAvailableDuringtheSchoolDay;MarketingProhibited
Studentswillbeofferedandschoolswillpromotenutritiousfoodandbeveragechoicesduringthe
schooldaythatareconsistentwithBoardpolicy4:120,FoodServices(requiringcompliancewiththe nutritionstandardsspecifiedintheUS Dept ofAgriculture’s(USDA)SmartSnacksrules)
Inaddition,inordertopromotestudenthealthandreducechildhoodobesity,theSuperintendentor designeeshall:
1. Restrictthesaleofcompetitivefoods,asdefinedbytheUSDA,inthefoodserviceareasduring mealperiods;
2. ComplywithallISBErules;and
3 Prohibitmarketingduringtheschooldayoffoodsandbeveragesthatdonotmeetthestandards listedinBoardpolicy4:120,FoodServices,ie,in-schoolmarketingoffoodandbeverage itemsmustmeetcompetitivefoodsstandards.
Competitivefoodsstandardsdonotapplytofoodsandbeveragesavailable,butnotsoldinschool duringtheschoolday;e.g.,brownbaglunches,foodsforclassroomparties,schoolcelebrations,and rewardincentives.
ExemptedFundraisingDay(EFD)Requests Allfoodandbeveragessoldtostudentsontheschoolcampusesofparticipatingschoolsduringthe schooldaymustcomplywiththe“generalnutritionstandardsforcompetitivefoods”specifiedin federallaw
ISBErulesprohibitEFDsforgrades8andbelowinparticipatingschools GuidelinesforReimbursableSchoolMeals
Reimbursableschoolmealsservedshallmeet,ataminimum,thenutritionrequirementsand regulationsfortheNationalSchoolLunchProgramand/orSchoolBreakfastProgram
UnusedFoodSharingPlan IncollaborationwiththeDistrict’slocalhealthdepartment,theSuperintendentordesigneewill:
1 Developandsupportafoodsharingplan(Plan)forunusedfoodthatisfocusedonneedy students.
2 ImplementthePlanthroughouttheDistrict
3. EnsurethePlancomplieswiththeRichardB.RussellNationalSchoolLunchAct,aswellas accompanyingguidancefromtheU.S.DepartmentofAgricultureontheFoodDonation Program.
4. Ensurethatanyleftoverfooditemsareproperlydonatedtocombatpotentialfoodinsecurityin theDistrict’scommunity.ProperlymeansinaccordancewithallfederalregulationsandState andlocalhealthandsanitationcodes.
Monitoring Atleasteverythreeyears,theSuperintendentshallprovideimplementationdataand/orreportstothe Boardconcerningthispolicy’simplementationsufficienttoallowtheBoardtomonitorandadjustthe policy(atriennialreport).Thistriennialreportmustincludewithoutlimitationeachofthefollowing:
AnassessmentoftheDistrict’simplementationofthepolicy
TheextenttowhichschoolsintheDistrictareincompliancewiththepolicy
Theextenttowhichthepolicycomparestomodellocalschoolwellnesspolicies
Adescriptionoftheprogressmadeinattainingthegoalsofthepolicy
HowtheDistrictwillmaketheresultsoftheassessmentavailabletothepublic
WheretheDistrictwillretainrecordsoftheassessment
TheBoardwillmonitorandadjustthepolicypursuanttopolicy2:240,BoardPolicyDevelopment
CommunityInvolvement TheBoardandSuperintendentwillactivelyinvitesuggestionsandcommentsconcerningthe development,implementation,periodicreviews,andupdatesoftheschoolwellnesspolicyfrom parents,students,representativesoftheschoolfoodauthority,teachersofphysicaleducation,school healthprofessionals,theschoolboard,schooladministrators,andthecommunity Community involvementmethodsshallaligntheirsuggestionsandcommentstopolicy2:140,Communications ToandFromtheBoardand/ortheCommunityEngagementsubheadinpolicy8:10,Connection withtheCommunity.Asnecessary,theSuperintendentordesigneewillconveneaWellness Committeewithatleastonerepresentativefromeachofthelistedgroups.
Recordkeeping TheSuperintendentshallretainrecordstodocumentcompliancewiththispolicy,theDistrict’srecords retentionprotocols,andtheLocalRecordsAct.
LEGALREF:
Pub L 108-265,Sec 204,ChildNutritionandWICReauthorizationActof2004
42USC §1751etseq,RichardB RussellNationalSchoolLunchAct
42U.S.C.§1758b,Pub.L.111-296,Healthy,Hunger-FreeKidsActof2010.
42U.S.C.§1771etseq.,ChildNutritionActof1966.
42U.S.C.§1779,asimplementedby7C.F.R.§§210.11and210.31.
50ILCS205/,LocalRecordsAct
105ILCS5/2-3139and5/2-3189
23IllAdminCodePart305,FoodProgram
ISBE’sSchoolWellnessPolicyGoal,adoptedOct 2007
CROSSREF.: 2:140(CommunicationsToandFromtheBoard),2:150(Committees),2:240(Board PolicyDevelopment),4:120(FoodServices),5:100(StaffDevelopmentProgram),6:60(Curriculum Content),7:260(ExemptionfromPhysicalEducation),8:10(ConnectionwiththeCommunity)
Adopted:December11,2023
BrookwoodSD167
ThecurriculumshallcontaininstructiononsubjectsrequiredbyStatestatuteorregulationasfollows:
1. Inkindergartenthroughgrade8,subjectsinclude:(a)languagearts,(b)reading,(c)other communicationskills,(d)science,(e)mathematics,(f)socialstudies,(g)art,(h)music,and(i) drugandsubstanceabusepreventionincludingthedangersofopioidabuse Areading opportunityof60minutesperdaywillbepromotedforallstudentsinkindergartenthroughgrade 3whosereadinglevelsareonegradelevelormorelowerthantheircurrentgradelevel Daily timeofatleast30minutes(withaminimumofatleast15consecutiveminutesifdivided)willbe providedforsupervised,unstructured,child-directedplayforallstudentsinkindergartenthrough grade5 Beforethecompletionofgrade5,studentswillbeofferedatleastoneunitofcursive instruction.Ingrades6,7,or8,studentsmustreceiveatleastonesemesterofcivicseducation inaccordancewithIllinoisLearningStandardsforsocialscience.
2 Ingrades7and8,aswellasininterscholasticathleticprograms,steroidabusepreventionmust betaught
3. Inkindergartenthroughgrade8,provideditcanbefundedbyprivategrantsorthefederal government,violencepreventionandconflictresolutionmustbestressed,including:(a)causes ofconflict,(b)consequencesofviolentbehavior,(c)non-violentresolution,and(d)relationships betweendrugs,alcohol,andviolence Inaddition,anti-biaseducationandintergroupconflict resolutionmaybetaughtasaneffectivemethodforpreventingviolenceandlesseningtensions inschools;thesepreventionmethodsaremosteffectivewhentheyarerespectfulofindividuals andtheirdivergentviewpointsandreligiousbeliefs,whichareprotectedbytheFirstAmendment totheConstitutionoftheUnitedStates
4 Ingradeskindergartenthrough8,age-appropriateInternetsafetymustbetaught,thescopeof whichshallbedeterminedbytheSuperintendentordesignee Thecurriculummustincorporate Boardpolicy6:235,AccesstoElectronicNetworks,and,ataminimum,include:(a)education aboutappropriateonlinebehavior,(b)interactingwithotherindividualsonsocialnetworking websitesandinchatrooms,and(c)cyberbullyingawarenessandresponse.
5 Inallgrades,studentsmustreceivedevelopmentallyappropriateopportunitiestogaincomputer literacyskillsthatareembeddedinthecurriculum
6. Inallgrades,charactereducationmustbetaughtincludingrespect,responsibility,fairness, caring,trustworthiness,andcitizenshipinordertoraisestudents’honesty,kindness,justice, discipline,respectforothers,andmoralcourage Instructioninallgradeswillincludeeducating studentsaboutbehaviorsthatviolateBoardpolicy7:180,PreventionofandResponseto Bullying,Intimidation,andHarassment
7 Inallschools,citizenshipvaluesmustbetaught,including:(a)Americanpatriotism,(b)principles ofrepresentativegovernment(theAmericanDeclarationofIndependence,theConstitutionof theUnitedStatesofAmericaandtheConstitutionoftheStateofIllinois),(c)properuseand displayoftheAmericanflag,(d)thePledgeofAllegiance,and(e)thevotingprocess
8. Inallgrades,physicaleducationmustbetaughtincludingadevelopmentallyplannedand sequentialcurriculumthatfostersthedevelopmentofmovementskills,enhanceshealth-related fitness,increasesstudents'knowledge,offersdirectopportunitiestolearnhowtowork cooperativelyinagroupsetting,andencourageshealthyhabitsandattitudesforahealthy lifestyle Unlessotherwiseexempted,allstudentsarerequiredtoengageinaphysicaleducation coursewithsuchfrequencyasdeterminedbytheBoardafterrecommendationfromthe Superintendent,butataminimumofthreedaysperfive-dayweek Forexemptionsand substitutions,seeBoardpolicies6:310,CreditforAlternativeCoursesandPrograms,and CourseSubstitution,and7:260,ExemptionfromPhysicalEducation.
9 Inallschools,healtheducationmustbestressed,including:(a)propernutrition,(b)physical fitness,(c)personalhealthhabits,(d)dangersandavoidanceofabduction,(e)age-appropriate andevidence-informedsexualabuseandassaultawarenessandpreventioneducationinall
grades,and(f)ingrades6-8,thedangersoffentanyl. TheSuperintendentshallimplementa comprehensivehealtheducationprograminaccordancewithStatelaw,includingapersonal healthandsafetyandsexualhealtheducationprogram(NationalSexEducationStandards) pursuantto105ILCS5/27-91a
10. Inallschools,career/vocationaleducationmustbetaught,including:(a)theimportanceofwork, (b)thedevelopmentofbasicskillstoentertheworldofworkand/orcontinueformaleducation, (c)goodworkhabitsandvalues,(d)therelationshipbetweenlearningandwork,and(e)if possible,astudentworkprogramthatprovidesthestudentwithworkexperienceasan extensionoftheregularclassroom.Acareerawarenessandexplorationprogrammustbe availableatallgradelevels Ingrades6-8,studentsengageincareerexplorationandcareer developmentactivitiestopreparethemtomakeinformedplansanddecisionsabouttheirfuture educationandcareergoals
11. Inallschools,environmentaleducation,includinginstructionon:(a)thecurrentproblemsand needsintheconservationofnaturalresourcesand(b)beginninginthefallof2026,instructionon climatechange.
12. Inallschools,instructionasdeterminedbytheSuperintendentordesigneeonUnitedStates (U.S.)historymustbetaught,including:(a)theprinciplesofrepresentativegovernment,(b)the ConstitutionsoftheU.S.andIllinois,(c)theroleoftheU.S.inworldaffairs,(d)theroleoflabor unions,(e)theroleandcontributionsofethnicgroups,includingbutnotlimitedto,African Americans,Albanians,AsianAmericans,Bohemians,Czechs,French,Germans,Hispanics (includingtheeventsrelatedtotheforcefulremovalandillegaldeportationofMexican-American US citizensduringtheGreatDepression),Hungarians,Irish,Italians,Lithuanians,Polish, Russians,Scots,andSlovakiansinthehistoryofthiscountryandState,(f)astudyoftheroles andcontributionsoflesbian,gay,bisexual,andtransgender(LGBT)peopleinthehistoryofthe US andIllinois,(g)Illinoishistory,(h)thecontributionsmadetosocietybyAmericansofdifferent faithpractices,including,butnotlimitedto,MuslimAmericans,JewishAmericans,Christian Americans,HinduAmericans,SikhAmericans,BuddhistAmericans,andanyothercollective communityoffaiththathasshapedAmerica,(i)NativeAmericannations'sovereigntyandselfdetermination,bothhistoricallyandinthepresentday,withafocusonurbanNativeAmericans, and(j)beginninginthefallof2024,theeventsoftheNativeAmericanexperienceandNative AmericanhistorywithintheMidwestandIllinoissincetimeimmemorialinaccordancewith105 ILCS5/27-20.05.
Inaddition,allschoolsshallholdaneducationalprogramontheUnitedStatesConstitutionon ConstitutionDay,eachSeptember17,commemoratingtheSeptember17,1787signingofthe Constitution.However,whenSeptember17fallsonaSaturday,Sunday,orholiday,Constitution Dayshallbeheldduringtheprecedingorfollowingweek.
13. Ingrade7,studentsmustviewaCongressionalMedalofHonorfilmmadebytheCongressional MedalofHonorFoundation,providedthereisnocostforthefilm.
14 Inallschools,thecurriculumincludesinstructionasdeterminedbytheSuperintendentor designeeontheHolocaustandcrimesofgenocide,includingNaziatrocitiesof1933-1945,the NativeAmericangenocideinNorthAmerica,ArmenianGenocide,theFamine-Genocidein Ukraine,andmorerecentatrocitiesinCambodia,Bosnia,Rwanda,andSudan.
15 Inallschools,thecurriculumincludesinstructionasdeterminedbytheSuperintendentor designeeonthehistory,struggles,andcontributionsofwomen
16. Inallschools,thecurriculumincludesaunitofinstructionasdeterminedbytheSuperintendentor designeeonBlackHistory,includingthehistoryofthepre-enslavementofBlackpeoplefrom 3,000BCEtoAD1619,theAfricanslavetrade,slaveryinAmerica,thestudyofthereasonswhy Blackpeoplecametobeenslaved,thevestigesofslaveryinthiscountry,thestudyofthe Americancivilrightsrenaissance,aswellasthestrugglesandcontributionsofAfricanAmericans
17. Inallschools,instructionduringcoursesasdeterminedbytheSuperintendentordesigneeon
disabilityhistory,awareness,andthedisabilityrightsmovement.
18 Inallschools,instructionduringcoursesasdeterminedbytheSuperintendentordesigneeon disabilityhistory,awareness,andthedisabilityrightsmovement
19 Inallschools,instructionasdeterminedbytheSuperintendentordesigneeontheeventsof AsianAmericanhistory,includingthehistoryofAsianAmericansinIllinoisandtheMidwest,as wellasthecontributionsofAsianAmericanstowardadvancingcivilrightsfromthe19thcentury onward,whichmustincludethecontributionsmadebyindividualAsianAmericansin governmentandthearts,humanities,andsciences,aswellasthecontributionsofAsian Americancommunitiestotheeconomic,cultural,social,andpoliticaldevelopmentoftheUnited States.
20 Inkindergartenthroughgrade8,educationmustbeavailabletostudentsconcerningeffective methodsofpreventingandavoidingtrafficinjuriesrelatedtowalkingandbicycling
LEGALREF: Pub.L.No.108-447,Section111ofDivisionJ,ConsolidatedAppropriationsActof2005.
Pub.L.No.110-385,TitleII,122stat.4096(2008),ProtectingChildreninthe21stCenturyAct.
47C.F.R.§54.520.
5ILCS465/3and465/3a
20ILCS2605/2605-480
105ILCS5/2-380(e)and(f),5/10-2079,5/10-2084,5/10-2313,5/27-3,5/27-35,5/27-5,5/27-6, 5/27-65,5/27-7,5/27-12,5/27-121,5/27-131,5/27-132,5/27-2005,5/27-2008,5/27-203,5/27204,5/27-205,5/27-207,5/27-208,5/27-21,5/27-22,5/27-233,5/27-234,5/27-237,5/27-238, 5/27-2310,5/27-2311,5/27-2315,5/27-2316,5/27-241,and5/27-242
105ILCS110/3,ComprehensiveHealthEducationProgram
105ILCS435/,VocationalEducationAct.
625ILCS5/6-408.5,Ill.VehicleCode.
23Ill.Admin.Code§§1.420,1.425,1.430,and1.440.
CROSSREF:4:165(AwarenessandPreventionofChildSexAbuseandGroomingBehaviors),6:20 (SchoolYearCalendarandDay),6:40(CurriculumDevelopment),6:70(TeachingAboutReligions), 6:235(AccesstoElectronicNetworks),7:180(PreventionofandResponsetoBullying,Intimidation, andHarassment,7:185(TeenDatingViolenceProhibited),7:190(StudentBehavior),7:260 (ExemptionfromPhysicalEducation)
Adopted:December16,2024
BrookwoodSD167
6:65StudentSocialandEmotionalDevelopment Socialandemotionallearning(SEL)isdefinedastheprocessthroughwhichstudentsenhancetheir abilitytointegratethinking,feeling,andbehavingtoachieveimportantlifetasks Studentscompetent inSELareabletorecognizeandmanagetheiremotions,establishhealthyrelationships,setpositive goals,meetpersonalandsocialneeds,andmakeresponsibleandethicaldecisions
TheSuperintendentshallincorporateSELintotheDistrict'scurriculumandothereducational programsconsistentwiththeDistrict'smissionandthegoalsandbenchmarksoftheIll Learning Standards TheIll LearningStandardsincludethreegoalsforstudents:
1 Developself-awarenessandself-managementskillstoachieveschoolandlifesuccess
2. Usesocial-awarenessandinterpersonalskillstoestablishandmaintainpositiverelationships.
3 Demonstratedecision-makingskillsandresponsiblebehaviorsinpersonal,school,and communitycontexts
TheincorporationofSELobjectivesintotheDistrict'scurriculumandothereducationalprogramsmay includebutisnotlimitedto:
1 Classroomandschool-wideprogrammingtofosterasafe,supportivelearningenvironment wherestudentsfeelrespectedandvalued Thismayincludeincorporatingscientificallybased, age-and-culturallyappropriateclassroominstruction,District-wide,andschool-widestrategies thatteachSELskills,promoteoptimalmentalhealth,andpreventriskbehaviorsforallstudents
2 Staffdevelopmentandtrainingtopromotestudents'SELdevelopment Thismayinclude providingallpersonnelwithage-appropriateacademicandSELandhowtopromoteit
3. Parent/Guardianandfamilyinvolvementtopromotestudents'SELdevelopment.Thismay includeprovidingparents/guardiansandfamilieswithlearningopportunitiesrelatedtothe importanceoftheirchildren'soptimalSELdevelopmentandwaystoenhanceit.
4. Communitypartnershipstopromotestudents'SELdevelopment.Thismayincludeestablishing partnershipswithdiversecommunityagenciesandorganizationstoassureacoordinated approachtoaddressingchildren'smentalhealthandSELdevelopment.
5 Earlyidentificationandinterventiontoenhancestudents'schoolreadiness,academicsuccess, anduseofgoodcitizenshipskills Thismayincludedevelopmentofasystemandproceduresfor periodicanduniversalscreening,assessment,andearlyinterventionforstudentswhohave significantriskfactorsforsocial,emotional,ormentalhealthconditionsthatimpactlearning.
6 Treatmenttopreventorminimizementalhealthconditionsinstudents Thismayincludebuilding andstrengtheningreferralandfollow-upproceduresforprovidingeffectiveclinicalservicesfor studentswithsocial,emotional,andmentalhealthconditionsthatimpactlearning Thismay includestudentandfamilysupportservices,school-basedbehavioralhealthservices,and school-communitylinkedservicesandsupports
7 AssessmentandaccountabilityforteachingSELskillstoallstudents Thismayinclude implementationofaprocesstoassessandreportbaselineinformationandongoingprogress aboutschoolclimate,students'socialandemotionaldevelopment,andacademicperformance
LEGALREF: Children’sMentalHealthAct,405ILCS49/.
CROSSREF.:1:30,(SchoolDistrictPhilosophy),6:10(EducationalPhilosophyandObjectives),6:40 (CurriculumDevelopment),6:60(CurriculumContent),6:270(GuidanceandCounselingProgram), 7:100(Health,Eye,andDentalExaminations;Immunizations;andExclusionofStudents),7:180 (PreventionofandResponsetoBullying,Intimidation,andHarassment),7:250(StudentSupport Services)
6:70TeachingAboutReligions TheSchoolDistrict’scurriculummayincludethestudyofreligionsastheyrelatetogeography,history, culture,andthedevelopmentofvariousethnicgroups Thestudyofreligionsshallgiveneither preferentialnorderogatorytreatmenttoanysinglereligion,religiousbelief,ortoreligioningeneral Thestudyofreligionsshallbetreatedasanacademicsubjectwithnoemphasisontheadvancement orpracticeofreligion
LEGALREF:
SchoolDist ofAbingtonTwpv Schempp,374US 203(1963) AlleghenyCountyv.ACLUPittsburghChapter,492U.S.573(1989).
CROSSREF.: 6:20(SchoolYearCalendarandDay),6:40(CurriculumDevelopment),6:60 (CurriculumContent),6:255(AssembliesandCeremonies)
Adopted:July18,2022
BrookwoodSD167
6:80TeachingAboutControversialIssues TheSuperintendentshallensurethatallschool-sponsoredpresentationsanddiscussionsof controversialorsensitivetopicsintheinstructionalprogram,includingthosemadebyguestspeakers, are:
Age-appropriate Properdecorum,consideringthestudents’ages,shouldbefollowed Consistentwiththecurriculumandserveaneducationalpurpose.
Informativeandpresentabalancedview
Respectfuloftherightsandopinionsofeveryone Emotionalcriticismsandhurtfulsarcasm shouldbeavoided
Nottolerantofprofanityorslander.
TheDistrictspecificallyreservesitsrighttostopanyschool-sponsoredactivitythatitdetermines violatesthispolicy,isharmfultotheDistrictorthestudents,orviolatesStateorfederallaw.
LEGALREF:
Garcettiv Ceballos,547US 410(2006)
Mayerv MonroeCnty Cmty Sch Corp,474F3d477(7thCir 2007)
CROSSREF.: 6:40(CurriculumDevelopment),6:255(AssembliesandCeremonies)
Adopted:July18,2022
BrookwoodSD167
6:100UsingAnimalsintheEducationalProgram Animalsmaybebroughtintoschoolfacilitiesforeducationalpurposesaccordingtoprocedures developedbytheSuperintendentassuring:(a)theanimalisappropriatelyhoused,humanelycaredfor, andproperlyhandled,and(b)studentswillnotbeexposedtoadangerousanimaloranunhealthy environment
AnimalExperiments Experimentsonlivinganimalsareprohibited;however,behaviorstudiesthatdonotimpairananimal's healthorsafetyarepermissible
AnimalDissection Thedissectionofdeadanimalsorpartsofdeadanimalsshallbeallowedintheclassroomonlywhen thedissectionexercisecontributestoorisapartofanillustrationofpertinentstudymaterials.All dissectionofanimalsshallbeconfinedtotheclassroomandmustcomplywiththeSchoolCode.
Studentswhoobjecttoperforming,participatingin,orobservingthedissectionofanimalsare excusedfromclassroomattendancewithoutpenaltyduringtimeswhensuchactivitiesaretaking place.Nostudentwillbepenalizedordisciplinedforrefusingtoperform,participatein,orobservea dissection.TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallinformstudentsof:(1)theirrighttorefrainfrom performing,participatingin,orobservingdissection,and(2)whichcoursescontainadissectionunit andwhichofthosecoursesoffersanalternativeproject
LEGALREF.:
105ILCS5/2-3.122,5/27-14,and112/.
CROSSREF.:6:40(CurriculumDevelopment)
Adopted:August9,2021
6:110ProgramsforStudentsAtRiskofAcademicFailureand/orDroppingOutof SchoolandGraduationIncentivesProgram
TheSuperintendentordesigneeshalldevelop,maintain,andsuperviseaprogramforstudentsatrisk ofacademicfailureordroppingoutofschool.Theprogramshallincludeeducationandsupport servicesaddressingindividuallearningstyles,careerdevelopment,andsocialneeds,andmay includewithoutlimitationoneormoreofthefollowing:
Parent-teacherconferences
Counselingservicesbysocialworkersand/orguidancecounselors
Counselingservicesbypsychologists
Psychologicaltesting
Truants'alternativeandoptionaleducationprogram
Alternativeschoolplacement
Communityagencyservices
Alternativelearningopportunitiesprogram,inconformitywiththeAlternativeLearning OpportunitiesLaw,asitmaybeamendedfromtimetotime
Graduationincentivesprogram
Remediationprogram
Anystudentwhoisbelowtheageof20yearsiseligibletoenrollinagraduationincentivesprogramif heorshe:
1 IsconsideredadropoutaccordingtoStatelaw;
2. Hasbeensuspendedorexpelled;
3 Ispregnantorisaparent;
4. Hasbeenassessedaschemicallydependent;or
5 IsenrolledinabilingualeducationorEnglishLanguageLearnersprogram
LEGALREF:
105ILCS5/2-341,5/2-366,5/10-209a,5/13B,5/26-2a,5/26-13,5/26-14,and5/26-16
CROSSREF.:6:280(GradingandPromotion),7:70(AttendanceandTruancy)
Adopted:August12,2024
6:120EducationofChildrenwithDisabilities TheSchoolDistrictshallprovideafreeappropriatepubliceducationintheleastrestrictive environmentandnecessaryrelatedservicestoallchildrenwithdisabilitiesenrolledintheDistrict,as requiredbytheIndividualsWithDisabilitiesEducationAct(IDEA)andimplementingprovisionsofthe SchoolCode,Section504oftheRehabilitationActof1973,andtheAmericansWithDisabilitiesAct Theterm"childrenwithdisabilities,"asusedinthispolicy,meanschildrenbetweenages3and15for whomitisdetermined,throughdefinitionsandproceduresdescribedintheIll StateBoardof Education(ISBE)SpecialEducationrules,thatspecialeducationservicesareneeded.
ItistheintentoftheDistricttoensurethatstudentswhoaredisabledwithinthedefinitionofSection 504oftheRehabilitationActof1973areidentified,evaluated,andprovidedwithappropriate educationalservices.StudentsmaybedisabledwithinthemeaningofSection504ofthe RehabilitationActeventhoughtheydonotrequireservicespursuanttoIDEA.
ForstudentseligibleforservicesunderIDEA,theDistrictshallfollowproceduresforidentification, evaluation,placement,anddeliveryofservicestochildrenwithdisabilitiesprovidedinthe ISBESpecialEducationrules.ForthosestudentswhoarenoteligibleforservicesunderIDEA,but, becauseofdisabilityasdefinedbySection504oftheRehabilitationActof1973,needorare believedtoneedspecialinstructionorrelatedservices,theDistrictshallestablishandimplementa systemofproceduralsafeguards Thesafeguardsshallcoverstudents'identification,evaluation,and educationalplacement Thissystemshallincludenotice,anopportunityforthestudent's parent(s)/guardian(s)toexaminerelevantrecords,animpartialhearingwithopportunityfor participationbythestudent'sparent(s)/guardian(s),representationbycounsel,andareview procedure
TheDistrictmaymaintainmembershipinoneormorecooperativeassociationsofschooldistrictsthat shallassisttheDistrictinfulfillingitsobligationstotheDistrict'sstudentswithdisabilities Ifnecessary,studentsmayalsobeplacedinnonpublicspecialeducationprogramsoreducation facilities
LEGALREF:
20U.S.C.§1400etseq.,IndividualsWithDisabilitiesEducationImprovementActof2004.
29U.S.C.§794,RehabilitationActof1973,Section504.
42USC §12101etseq,AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct
34CFR Part106
34CFR Part300
105ILCS5/14-1.01etseq.,5/14-7.02,and5/14-7.02b.
23Ill.Admin.CodePart226.
CROSSREF.:2:150(Committees),7:230(MisconductbyStudentswithDisabilities)
Adopted:February14,2022
TheSuperintendentordesigneeshalldesignaneducationprogramforgiftedandtalentedstudents thatisresponsivetocommunityneedsandiswithinthebudgetparametersassetbytheBoard
Eligibilitytoparticipateinthegiftedprogramshallnotbeconditioneduponrace,religion,sex, disability,oranyfactorotherthanthestudent'sidentificationasgiftedortalentedlearner
TheBoardofEducationwillmonitorthisprogram'sperformancebymeetingperiodicallywiththe Superintendentordesigneetodetermineand/orreviewtheindicatorsanddatathatevidencewhether theeducationalprogramforgiftedandtalentedlearnersisaccomplishingitsgoalsandobjectivesand isotherwiseincompliancewiththispolicy
LEGALREF:
105ILCS5/14A.
23Ill.Admin.CodePart227.
Adopted:January9,2023
BrookwoodSD167
TheBoardrecognizesthatworthyandappropriateeducationalvaluesaccruefromstudent participationincivicandcommunityprogramswhen:
1 Suchperformancesfitboththeaimsoftheschoolsandtheneedsofthestudents
2. Suchperformancesarefreefromthekindsofappealsandpressuresthatlimitthebest developmentofparticipants.
3 Nostudentisexcludedbecauseofrace,religion,color,sex,age,nationalorigin,maritalstatus, ordisability
4 Suchperformanceisappropriatetotheagegroup
Studentsmayperformwhereadmissionfeesarechargedonlyiftheproceedsareusedforcharitable, educational,orcivicpurposes.Paymentforperformancesmaybeacceptedbytheschoolbutnotby individualteachersorstudents
ApprovalforallpublicperformancesmaybegivenbytheOfficeoftheSuperintendentwhentheabove criteriahavebeenmet.
ADOPTED:March18,2013
6:135AcceleratedPlacementProgram TheDistrictprovidesanAcceleratedPlacementProgram(APP) TheAPPadvancestheDistrict’s goalofprovidingeducationalprogramswithopportunitiesforeachstudenttodeveloptohisorher maximumpotential TheAPPprovidesaneducationalsettingwithcurriculumoptionsusuallyreserved forstudentswhoareolderorinhighergradesthanthestudentparticipatingintheAPP APPoptions include,butmaynotbelimitedto:(a)acceleratingastudentinasinglesubject;(b)othergrade-level acceleration;and(c)earlyentrancetokindergartenorfirstgrade ParticipationintheAPPisopento allstudentswhodemonstratehighabilityandwhomaybenefitfromacceleratedplacement.Itisnot limitedtostudentswhohavebeenidentifiedasgiftedandtalented.Eligibilitytoparticipateinthe District’sAPPshallnotbeconditionedupontheprotectedclassificationsidentifiedinBoardpolicy 7:10,EqualEducationalOpportunities,oranyfactorotherthanthestudent’sidentificationasan acceleratedlearner
TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallimplementanAPPthatincludes:
1. Decision-makingprocessesthatarefair,equitable,andinvolvemultipleindividuals,e.g.District administrators,teachers,andschoolsupportpersonnel,andastudent’sparent(s)/guardian(s).
2 Processesthatprovideastudent’sparent(s)/guardian(s)with: a Writtennotificationwhentheirchildiseligibleforenrollmentinacceleratedcourses;and b Notificationofadecisionaffectingtheirchild’sparticipationintheAPP
3. Assessmentprocessesthatincludemultiplevalid,reliableindicators.
TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallannuallynotifythecommunity,parent(s)/guardian(s),students, andschoolpersonnelabouttheAPP,theprocessforreferringastudentforpossibleevaluationfor acceleratedplacement,andthemethodsusedtodeterminewhetherastudentiseligiblefor acceleratedplacement,includingstrategiestoreachgroupsofstudentsandfamilieswhohavebeen historicallyunderrepresentedinacceleratedplacementprogramsandadvancedcoursework. Notificationmay:(a)includevariedcommunicationmethods,suchasstudenthandbooksandDistrict orschoolwebsites;and(b)beprovidedinmultiplelanguages,asappropriate.
LEGALREF.:
105ILCS5/14A.
23IllAdminCodePart227,GiftedEducation
CROSSREF:6:10(EducationalPhilosophyandObjectives),6:130(ProgramfortheGifted),7:10 (EqualEducationalOpportunities),7:50(SchoolAdmissionsandStudentTransfersToandFromNonDistrictSchools)
Adopted:December16,2024
6:140EducationofHomelessChildren Eachchildofahomelessindividualandeachhomelessyouthhasequalaccesstothesamefree, appropriatepubliceducationasprovidedtootherchildrenandyouths,includingapublicpre-school education AhomelesschildisdefinedasprovidedintheMcKinneyHomelessAssistanceActand theEducationforHomelessChildrenAct TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallactasorappointa LiaisonforHomelessChildrentocoordinatethispolicy'simplementation.
AhomelesschildmayattendtheDistrictschoolthatthechildattendedwhenpermanentlyhousedorin whichthechildwaslastenrolled AhomelesschildlivinginanyDistrictschool'sattendanceareamay attendthatschool
TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallreviewandreviserulesorproceduresthatmayactasbarriers totheenrollmentofhomelesschildrenandyouths Inreviewingandrevisingsuchprocedures, considerationshallbegiventoissuesconcerningtransportation,immunization,residency,birth certificates,schoolrecordsandotherdocumentation,andguardianship.Transportationshallbe providedinaccordancewiththeMcKinneyHomelessAssistanceActandStatelaw.The Superintendentordesigneeshallgivespecialattentiontoensuringtheenrollmentandattendanceof homelesschildrenandyouthswhoarenotcurrentlyattendingschool.Ifachildisdeniedenrollmentor transportationunderthispolicy,theLiaisonforHomelessChildrenshallimmediatelyreferthechildor hisorherparent/guardiantotheombudspersonappointedbytheRegionalSuperintendentand providethechildorhisorherparent/guardianwithawrittenexplanationforthedenial Whenevera childandhisorherparent/guardianwhoinitiallysharethehousingofanotherpersonduetolossof housing,economichardship,orasimilarhardshipcontinuetosharethehousing,theLiaisonfor HomelessChildrenshall,afterthepassageof18monthsandannuallythereafter,conductareviewas towhethersuchhardshipcontinuestoexistinaccordancewithStatelaw
LEGALREF:
42USC §11431etseq,McKinney-VentoHomelessAssistanceAct
105ILCS45/,EducationforHomelessChildrenAct.
23Ill.Admin.Code§1.241.
CROSSREF:2:260(UniformGrievanceProcedure),4:110(Transportation),4:140(Waiverof StudentFees),7:10(EqualEducationalOpportunities),7:30(StudentAssignmentandIntra-District Transfer),7:50(SchoolAdmissionsandStudentTransfersToandFromNon-DistrictSchools),7:60 (Residence),7:100(Health,Eye,andDentalExaminations;Immunizations;andExclusionofStudents)
Adopted:August12,2024
6:145MigrantStudents TheSuperintendentwilldevelopandimplementaprogramtoaddresstheneedsofmigrantchildrenin theDistrictinaccordancewithfederallaw
Thisprogramwill:
1. Identifymigrantstudentsandassesstheireducationalandrelatedhealthandsocialneeds.
2 Provideafullrangeofservicestomigrantstudentsthroughappropriatelocal,Stateandfederal educationalprograms,includingapplicableTitleIprograms,specialeducation,giftededucation, vocationaleducation,languageprograms,counselingprograms,andelectiveclasses.
3 Providemigrantchildrenwithfullandappropriateopportunitiestomeetthesamechallenging Stateacademicstandardsthatallchildrenareexpectedtomeet
4. Provide,totheextentfeasible:
a Advocacyandoutreachprogramstomigrantchildrenandtheirfamilies,includinghelping suchchildrenandfamiliesgainaccesstoothereducation,health,nutrition,andsocial services,
b. Professionaldevelopmentprograms,includingmentoring,forDistrictstaff,
c Familyliteracyprograms,and
d Theintegrationofinformationtechnologyintoeducationalandrelatedprograms
5. Provideprograms,activities,andproceduresfortheengagementofparents/guardiansand familymembersofmigrantstudentsinanunderstandableformatandlanguage.
MigrantEducationProgramforParent/GuardianandFamilyMemberEngagement
Parents/guardiansandfamilymembersofmigrantstudentswillbeinvolvedinandregularlyconsulted aboutthedevelopment,implementation,operation,andevaluationofthemigrantprogram
Parents/guardiansandfamilymembersofmigrantstudentswillreceiveinstructionregardingtheirrole inimprovingtheacademicachievementoftheirchildren
LEGALREF:
20USC §6318
20U.S.C.§6391etseq.,EducationofMigratoryChildren.
34C.F.R.§200.81etseq.
CROSSREF:6:170(TitleIPrograms)
Adopted:September20,2021
6:150HomeandHospitalInstruction Astudentwhoisabsentfromschool,orwhosephysician,physicianassistant,oradvancedpractice registerednurseanticipatesthatthestudentwillbeabsentfromschool,becauseofamedical conditionmaybeeligibleforinstructioninthestudent’shomeorhospital Eligibilityshallbe determinedbyStatelawandtheIll StateBoardofEducationrulesgoverning(1)thecontinuumof placementoptionsforstudentswhohavebeenidentifiedforspecialeducationservicesor(2)the homeandhospitalinstructionprovisionsforstudentswhohavenotbeenidentifiedforspecial educationservices.Appropriateeducationalservicesfromqualifiedstaffwillbeginnolaterthanfive schooldaysafterreceivingawrittenstatementfrom:(1)aphysicianlicensedtopracticemedicinein allofitsbranches,(2)alicensedphysicianassistant,or(3)alicensedadvancedpracticeregistered nurse.Instructionalorrelatedservicesforastudentreceivingspecialeducationserviceswillbe determinedbythestudent’sindividualizededucationprogram.
Astudentwhoisunabletoattendschoolbecauseofpregnancyorpregnancy-relatedconditions,the fulfillmentofparentingobligationsrelatedtothehealthofthechild,orhealthandsafetyconcerns arisingfromdomesticorsexualviolenceasdefinedin105ILCS5/26A,willbeprovidedhome instruction,correspondencecourses,orothercoursesofinstructionunderthefollowingcircumstances:
1. Beforethebirthofthechildwhenthestudent’sphysician,physicianassistant,oradvanced practiceregisterednurseindicates,inwriting,thatsheismedicallyunabletoattendregular classroominstruction.
2. Foruptothreemonthsafterthechild’sbirthoramiscarriage.
3 Whenastudentmustcareforhisorherillchildif:
a Thechild'sphysician,physicianassistant,oradvancedpracticeregisterednurseinforms theDistrict,inwriting,thatthechildhasaserioushealthconditionthatwouldrequirethe studenttobeabsentfromschoolfortwoormoreconsecutiveweeks;and
b Thestudentorthestudent'sparent/guardianinformstheDistrict,inwriting,thatthestudent needstocareforthechildduringthisperiod
4. Thestudentmusttreatphysicalormentalhealthcomplicationsoraddresssafetyconcerns arisingfromdomesticorsexualviolencewhenahealthcareprovideroranemployeeofthe student'sdomesticorsexualviolenceorganization,asdefinedin105ILCS5/26A,informsthe District,inwriting,thatthecareisneededbythestudentandwillcausethestudent'sabsence fromschoolfortwoormoreconsecutiveweeks
TheDistrictmayreassesshomeinstructionprovidedtoastudentunderNo.3orNo.4everytwo monthstodeterminethestudent'scontinuingneedforhomeinstruction.
Periodicconferenceswillbeheldbetweenappropriateschoolpersonnel,parent(s)/guardian(s),and hospitalstafftocoordinatecourseworkandfacilitateastudent’sreturntoschool.
LEGALREF.:
105ILCS5/10-1905(e),5/10-226a,5/14-1301,and5/18-45 23IllAdminCode§§1520,1610,and226300
CROSSREF: 6:120(EducationofChildrenwithDisabilities),7:10(EqualEducational Opportunities),7:250(StudentSupportServices),7:255(StudentsWhoareParents,Expectant Parents,orVictimsofDomesticorSexualViolence),7:280(CommunicableandChronicInfectious Disease)
Adopted:June9,2025
6:160EnglishLearners TheDistrictoffersopportunitiesforresidentEnglishLearnerstoachieveathighlevelsinacademic subjectsandtomeetthesamechallengingStateacademicstandardsthatallchildrenareexpectedto meet TheSuperintendentordesigneeshalldevelopandmaintainaprogramforEnglishLearnersthat will:
1 AssistallEnglishLearnerstoachieveEnglishproficiency,facilitateeffectivecommunicationin English,andencouragetheirfullparticipationinschoolactivitiesandprogramsaswellas promoteparticipationbytheparents/guardiansofEnglishLearners
2. AppropriatelyidentifystudentswithlimitedEnglishlanguageproficiency.
3. ComplywithStatelawregardingtheTransitionalBilingualEducationalProgram(TBE)or TransitionalProgramofInstruction(TPI),whicheverisapplicable.
4 ComplywithanyapplicableStateandfederalrequirementsforthereceiptofgrantmoneyfor EnglishLearnersandprogramstoservethem
5 DeterminetheappropriateinstructionalprogramandenvironmentforEnglishLearners
6. AnnuallyassesstheEnglishproficiencyofEnglishLearnersandmonitortheirprogressinorder todeterminetheirreadinessforamainstreamclassroomenvironment.
7 IncludeEnglishLearners,totheextentrequiredbyStateandfederallaw,intheDistrict'sstudent assessmentprogramtomeasuretheirachievementinreading/languageartsandmathematics
8 Provideinformationtotheparents/guardiansofEnglishLearnersabout:(1)thereasonsfortheir child'sidentification,(2)theirchild'slevelofEnglishproficiency,(3)themethodofinstructionto beused,(4)howtheprogramwillmeettheirchild'sneeds,(5)howtheprogramwillspecifically helptheirchildlearnEnglishandmeetage-appropriateacademicachievementstandardsfor gradepromotionandgraduation,(6)specificexitrequirementsoftheprogram,(7)howthe programwillmeettheirchild'sindividualizededucationprogram,ifapplicable,and(8) informationonparent/guardianrights Parents/guardianswillberegularlyapprisedoftheirchild's progressandinvolvementwillbeencouraged.
ParentInvolvement Parents/guardiansofEnglishLearnerswillbeinformedhowtheycan:(1)beinvolvedintheeducation oftheirchildren;(2)beactiveparticipantsinassistingtheirchildrentoattainEnglishproficiency, achieveathighlevelswithinawell-roundededucation,andmeetthechallengingStateacademic standardsexpectedofallstudents;and(3)participateandserveontheDistrict’sTransitionalBilingual EducationProgramsParentAdvisoryCommittee
LEGALREF:
20USC §§6312,6314,6315,and6318
20U.S.C.§6801etseq.
34C.F.R.Part200.
105ILCS5/14C-1etseq.
23IllAdminCodePart228
CROSSREF:6:15(SchoolAccountability),6:170(TitleIPrograms),6:340(StudentTestingand AssessmentProgram)
Adopted:September20,2021
6:170TitleIPrograms TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallpursuefundingunderTitleI,ImprovingtheAcademic AchievementoftheDisadvantaged,oftheElementaryandSecondaryEducationAct,tosupplement instructionalservicesandactivitiesinordertoimprovetheeducationalopportunitiesofeducationally disadvantagedordeprivedchildren
AllDistrictschools,regardlessofwhethertheyreceiveTitleIfunds,shallprovideservicesthat,taken asawhole,aresubstantiallycomparable Teachers,administrators,andotherstaffshallbeassigned toschoolsinamannerthatensuresequivalencyamongtheDistrict'sschools Curriculummaterials andinstructionalsuppliesshallbeprovidedinamannerthatensuresequivalencyamongtheDistrict's schools
TitleIParentandFamilyEngagement TheDistrictmaintainsprograms,activities,andproceduresfortheengagementofparents/guardians andfamiliesofstudentsreceivingservices,orenrolledinprograms,underTitleI Theseprograms, activities,andproceduresaredescribedinDistrict-levelandSchool-levelcompacts
District-LevelParentandFamilyEngagementCompact
TheSuperintendentordesigneeshalldevelopaDistrict-LevelParentandFamilyEngagement CompactaccordingtoTitleIrequirements TheDistrict-LevelParentandFamilyEngagement Compactshallcontain:(1)theDistrict'sexpectationsforparentandfamilyengagement,(2) specificstrategiesforeffectiveparentandfamilyengagementactivitiestoimprovestudent academicachievementandschoolperformance,and(3)otherprovisionsasrequiredbyfederal law.TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallensurethattheCompactisdistributedto parents/guardiansofstudentsreceivingservices,orenrolledinprograms,underTitleI.
School-LevelParentandFamilyEngagementCompact
EachBuildingPrincipalordesigneeshalldevelopaSchool-LevelParentandFamily EngagementCompactaccordingtoTitleIrequirements ThisSchool-LevelParentandFamily EngagementCompactshallcontain:(1)aprocessforcontinuallyinvolvingparents/guardiansin itsdevelopmentandimplementation,(2)howparents/guardians,theentireschoolstaff,and studentssharetheresponsibilityforimprovedstudentacademicachievement,(3)themeansby whichtheschoolandparents/guardiansbuildanddevelopapartnershiptohelpchildrenachieve theState'shighstandards,and(4)otherprovisionsasrequiredbyfederallaw EachBuilding PrincipalordesigneeshallensurethattheCompactisdistributedtoparents/guardiansof studentsreceivingservices,orenrolledinprograms,underTitleI.
Incorporated
byReference:6:170-AP1,E1(District-LevelParentandFamilyEngagementCompact)and6:170AP1,E2(School-LevelParentandFamilyEngagementCompact)
LEGALREF.:
TitleIoftheElementaryandSecondaryEducationAct,20USC §6301-6514
CROSSREF:2:260(UniformGrievanceProcedure),4:110(Transportation),5:190(Teacher Qualifications),5:280(DutiesandQualifications),6:15(SchoolAccountability),6:140(Educationof HomelessChildren),6:145(MigrantStudents),6:160(EnglishLearners),7:10(EqualEducational Opportunities),7:30(StudentAssignment),7:60(Residence),7:100(Health,Eye,andDental Examinations;Immunizations;andExclusionofStudents),8:95(ParentalInvolvement)
Adopted:August9,2021
6:180ExtendedInstructionalPrograms TheDistrictmayofferthefollowingprogramsinaccordancewithStatelawandtheDistrict’s educationalphilosophy:
1 Before-andafter-schoolprogramsforstudentsingradesK-8 2. Summerschool,whetherforcreditornot.
3 Anti-biaseducationandactivitiestoaddressintergroupconflictresolution
LEGALREF: 105ILCS5/10-22.18a,5/10-22.18b,5/10-22.18c,5/10-22.20,5/10-22.20a,5/10-22.20b,5/102220c,5/10-2229,5/10-2233A,5/10-2233B,5/10-232,5/27-221,5/27-223,5/27-236
105ILCS110/3,ComprehensiveHealthEducationProgram.
105ILCS433/,VocationalAcademiesAct
Adopted:February14,2022
BrookwoodSD167
6:190ExtracurricularandCo-CurricularActivities Extracurricularorco-curricularactivitiesareschool-sponsoredprogramsforwhichsomeorallofthe activitiesareoutsidetheinstructionalday Theydonotincludefieldtrips,homework,oroccasional workrequiredoutsidetheschooldayforascheduledclass "Co-curricularactivity"referstoanactivity associatedwiththecurriculuminaregularclassroomandisgenerallyrequiredforclasscredit "Extracurricularactivity"referstoanactivitythatisnotpartofthecurriculum,isnotgraded,doesnot offercredit,anddoesnottakeplaceduringclassroomtime;itincludescompetitiveinterscholastic activitiesandclubs.
TheSuperintendentmustapproveanactivityinorderforittobeconsideredaDistrict-sponsored extracurricularorco-curricularactivity,usingthefollowingcriteria:
1 Theactivitywillcontributetotheleadershipabilities,socialwell-being,self-realization,good citizenship,orgeneralgrowthofstudent-participants
2 Feesassessedstudentsarereasonableanddonotexceedtheactualcostofoperation
3. TheDistricthassufficientfinancialresourcesfortheactivity.
4 Requestsfromstudents
5. Theactivitywillbesupervisedbyaschool-approvedsponsor.
AcademicCriteriaforParticipation Forstudentsinkindergartenthrough8thgrade,selectionofmembersorparticipantsisatthe discretionoftheteachers,sponsors,orcoaches,providedthattheselectioncriteriaconformtothe District'spolicies.Studentsmustsatisfyallacademicstandardsandmustcomplywiththeactivity's rulesandthestudentconductcode.
LEGALREF.:
105ILCS5/10-2030and5/24-24
CROSSREF:4:170(Safety),7:10(EqualEducationalOpportunities),7:40(NonpublicSchool Students,IncludingParochialandHome-SchooledStudents),7:240(ConductCodeforParticipantsin ExtracurricularActivities),7:300(ExtracurricularAthletics),8:20(CommunityUseofSchoolFacilities)
Adopted:July10,2023
AllDistrictclassroomsandlearningcentersshouldbeequippedwithanevenly-proportioned,wide assortmentofinstructionalmaterials,includingtextbooks,workbooks,audio-visualmaterials,and electronicmaterials Thesematerialsshouldprovidequalitylearningexperiencesforstudentsand:
1 Enrichandsupportthecurriculum;
2. Stimulategrowthinknowledge,literaryappreciation,aestheticvalues,andethicalstandards;
3 Providebackgroundinformationtoenablestudentstomakeinformedjudgmentsandpromote criticalreadingandthinking;
4 DepictinanaccurateandunbiasedwaytheculturaldiversityandpluralisticnatureofAmerican society;and
5. Contributetoasenseoftheworthofallpeopleregardlessofsex,race,religion,nationality, ethnicorigin,sexualorientation,disability,oranyotherdifferencesthatmayexist.
TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallannuallyprovidealistordescriptionoftextbooksand instructionalmaterialsusedintheDistricttotheBoard. Anyonemayinspectanytextbookor instructionalmaterial.
Teachersareencouragedtouseage-appropriatesupplementalmaterialonlywhenitwillenhance,or otherwiseillustrate,thesubjectsbeingtaught. NomovieratedPGorhighershallbeshownto students,unlessitisaclipofthemoviethathasmetwiththeDistrict’sapprovalprocess,andnomovie ratedNC-17(noone17andunderadmitted)shallbeshownunderanycircumstances. These restrictionsapplytotelevisionprogramsandothermediawithequivalentratings. TheSuperintendent ordesigneeshallgiveparents/guardiansanopportunitytorequestthattheirchildnotparticipateina classshowingamovie,televisionprogram,orothermediawithaPG-13orequivalentrating
InstructionalMaterialsSelectionandAdoption
TheSuperintendentshallrecommendtotheBoardforconsiderationandadoptionalltextbooksand instructionalmaterialsandshallincludethefollowinginformation:(1)title,publisher,copyrightdates, numberofcopiesdesired,andcost;(2)anytextsbeingreplaced;and(3)rationalefor recommendation. TheSchoolCodegovernstheadoptionandpurchaseoftextbooksandinstructional materials
LEGALREF.: 105ILCS5/10-20.8and5/28-19.1.
CROSSREF: 6:30(OrganizationofInstruction),6:40(CurriculumDevelopment),6:80(Teaching AboutControversialIssues),6:170(TitleIPrograms),6:260(ComplaintsAboutCurriculum, InstructionalMaterials,andPrograms),7:10(EqualEducationalOpportunities),7:15(Studentand FamilyPrivacyRights),8:110(PublicSuggestionsandConcerns)
Adopted:May15,2023 BrookwoodSD167
TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallestablishaBringYourOwnTechnology(BYOT)Program.The programwill:
1. Promoteeducationalexcellencebyfacilitatingresourcesharing,innovation,andcommunication toenhance(a)technologyuseskills;(b)web-literacyandcriticalthinkingskillsaboutInternet resourcesandmaterials,includingmakingwisechoices;and(c)habitsforresponsibledigital citizenshiprequiredinthe21stcentury.
2 Providesufficientwirelessinfrastructurewithinbudgetparameters
3 ProvideaccesstotheInternetonlythroughtheDistrict'selectronicnetworks
4. IdentifyapprovedBYOTdevicesandwhatDistrict-ownedtechnologydevicesmaybeavailable; e.g.,laptops,tabletdevices,E-readers,and/orsmartphones.
5 AlignwithBoardpolicies4:140,WaiverofStudentFees;5:120,EmployeeEthics;Codeof ProfessionalConduct;andConflictofInterest;5:125,PersonalTechnologyandSocialMedia; UsageandConduct;5:170,Copyright;6:120,EducationofChildrenwithDisabilities;6:235, AccesstoElectronicNetworks;7:140,SearchandSeizure;7:180,Preventionofand ResponsetoBullying,Intimidation,andHarassment;7:190,StudentBehavior;7:340,Student Records;and7:345,UseofEducationalTechnologies;StudentDataPrivacyandSecurity
6 ProviderelevantstaffmemberswithBYOTprofessionaldevelopmentopportunities,includingthe provisionof:
a. Classroommanagementinformationaboutissuesassociatedwiththeprogram,e.g., technicalsupport,responsibleuse,etc;
b. Acopyoforaccesstothispolicyandanybuilding-specificrulesfortheprogram;
c Additionaltraining,ifnecessary,about5:170,Copyright;and
d. InformationconcerningappropriatebehaviorofstaffmembersasrequiredbyStatelaw andpolicy5:120,EmployeeEthics;CodeofProfessionalConduct;andConflictof Interest
7 Provideamethodtoinformparents/guardiansandstudentsaboutthispolicy
8. IncludetheprogramintheannualreporttotheBoardasrequiredunderpolicy6:10,Education PhilosophyandObjectives
TheDistrictreservestherighttodiscontinueitsBYOTprogramatanytime.TheDistrictdoesnot provideliabilityprotectionforBYOTdevices,anditisnotresponsibleforanydamagestothem.
ResponsibleUse TheDistrictrecognizesstudentsparticipatingintheprogramasresponsibleyoungadultsandholds highexpectationsoftheirconductinconnectionwiththeirparticipationintheprogram.Teachersmay encouragestudentstobringtheirowndevicesassupplementalin-classmaterialswhen:(a)usingthe deviceswillappropriatelyenhance,orotherwiseillustrate,thesubjectsbeingtaught;(b)theBuilding Principalhasapprovedtheiruseandfoundthattheiruseisage-appropriate;and(c)thestudent's parent/guardianhassignedtheBringYourOwnTechnology(BYOT)ProgramParticipation AuthorizationandResponsibleUseAgreementForm Astudent'srighttoprivacyinhisorherdevice islimited;anyreasonablesuspicionofactivitiesthatviolatelaworBoardpolicieswillbetreated accordingtopolicy7:140,SearchandSeizure.
Responsibleuseintheprogramincorporatesintothispolicytheindividual'sAcceptableUseof ElectronicNetworksagreementpursuanttopolicy6:235,AccesstoElectronicNetworks.Responsible
usealsoincorporatestheestablishedusageandconductrulesinpolicy5:125,PersonalTechnology andSocialMedia;UsageandConduct,forstaffand7:190,StudentBehaviorforstudents Failureto followtheserulesandthespecificBYOTprogramstudentguidelinesmayresultin:(a)thelossof accesstotheDistrict'selectronicnetworkand/orstudent'sBYOTprivileges;(b)disciplinaryaction pursuantto7:190StudentBehavior,7:200,SuspensionProcedures,or7:210,Expulsion Procedures;and/or(c)appropriatelegalaction,includingreferralsofsuspectedorallegedcriminal actstoappropriatelawenforcementagencies.
LEGALREF:
15USC §§6501-6508,Children’sOnlinePrivacyProtectionAct;16CFR Part312,Children’s OnlinePrivacyProtectionRule
20USC§6751etseq,EnhancingEducationThroughTechnologyAct
47USC §254(h)and(l),Children’sInternetProtectionAct
47C.F.R.Part54,SubpartF,UniversalServiceSupportforSchoolsandLibraries.
105ILCS5/10-20.28.
CROSSREF:1:30(SchoolDistrictPhilosophy),4:140(WaiverofStudentFees),5:120(Employee Ethics;CodeofProfessionalConduct;andConflictofInterest),5:125(PersonalTechnologyand SocialMedia;UsageandConduct),5:170(Copyright),6:10(EducationalPhilosophyandObjectives), 6:40(CurriculumDevelopment),6:120(EducationofChildrenwithDisabilities),6:210(Instructional Materials),6:235(AccesstoElectronicNetworks),7:140(SearchandSeizure),7:180(Preventing Bullying,Intimidation,andHarassment),7:190(StudentBehavior),7:340(StudentRecords)
Adopted:February14,2022
BrookwoodSD167
6:230LibraryMediaProgram TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallmanagetheDistrict'slibrarymediaprogramtocomplywith(1) StatelawandIll StateBoardofEducation(ISBE)ruleand(2)thefollowingstandards:
1 Theprogramincludesanorganizedcollectionofresourcesavailabletostudentsandstaffto supplementclassroominstruction,fosterreadingforpleasure,enhanceinformationliteracy,and supportresearch,asappropriatetostudentsofallabilitiesinthegradelevelsserved
2. Financialresourcesfortheprogram'sresourcesandsuppliesareallocatedtomeetstudents' needs.
3 Studentsinallgradesservedhaveequitableaccesstolibrarymediaresources
4 TheadviceofanindividualwhoisqualifiedaccordingtoISBEruleissoughtregardingthe overalldirectionoftheprogram,includingtheselectionandorganizationofmaterials,provision ofinstructionininformationandtechnologyliteracy,andstructuringtheworkoflibrary paraprofessionals
5 TheprogramadherestotheprinciplesoftheAmericanLibraryAssociation'sLibraryBillof Rights,whichindicatethatmaterialsshouldnotbeproscribedorremovedbecauseofpartisan ordoctrinaldisapproval
6. Staffmembersareinvitedtorecommendadditionstothecollection.
7. Studentsmayfreelyselectresourcecentermaterialsaswellasreceiveguidedselectionof materialsappropriatetospecific,plannedlearningexperiences.
Parents/guardians,employees,andcommunitymemberswhobelievethatlibrarymediaprogram resourcesviolaterightsguaranteedbyanylaworBoardpolicymayfileacomplaintusingBoardpolicy 2:260,UniformGrievanceProcedure.
TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallestablishcriteriaconsistentwiththispolicyforthereviewof objections.Parents/guardians,employees,andcommunitymemberswithsuggestionsorcomplaints aboutlibrarymediaprogramresourcesmaycompleteaLibraryMediaResourceObjectionForm. TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallinformtheparent/guardian,employee,orcommunitymember, asapplicable,oftheDistrict’sdecision
LEGALREF.:
75ILCS10/8.7.
23IllAdminCode§1420(o)
CROSSREF:2:260(UniformGrievanceProcedure),6:60(CurriculumContent),6:170(TitleI Programs),6:210(InstructionalMaterials),6:260(ComplaintsAboutCurriculum,Instructional Materials,andPrograms)
Adopted:December11,2023
6:235AccesstoElectronicNetworks ElectronicnetworksareapartoftheDistrict’sinstructionalprogramandservetopromoteeducational excellencebyfacilitatingresourcesharing,innovation,andcommunication
ThetermelectronicnetworksincludesalloftheDistrict’stechnologyresources,including,butnot limitedto:
1 TheDistrict’slocal-areaandwide-areanetworks,includingwirelessnetworks(Wi-Fi),DistrictissuedWi-Fihotspots,andanyDistrictserversorothernetworkinginfrastructure;
2. AccesstotheInternetorotheronlineresourcesviatheDistrict’snetworksortoanyDistrictissuedonlineaccountfromanycomputerordevice,regardlessoflocation;
3 District-ownedorDistrict-issuedcomputers,laptops,tablets,phones,orsimilardevices
TheSuperintendentshalldevelopanimplementationplanforthispolicyandappointsystem administrator(s)
TheSchoolDistrictisnotresponsibleforanyinformationthatmaybelostordamaged,orbecome unavailablewhenusingthenetwork,orforanyinformationthatisretrievedortransmittedviathe Internet Furthermore,theDistrictwillnotberesponsibleforanyunauthorizedchargesorfeesresulting fromaccesstotheInternet
CurriculumandAppropriateOnlineBehavior TheuseoftheDistrict'selectronicnetworksshall:(1)beconsistentwiththecurriculumadoptedbythe Districtaswellasthevariedinstructionalneeds,learningstyles,abilities,anddevelopmentallevelsof thestudents,and(2)complywiththeselectioncriteriaforinstructionalmaterialsandlibraryresource centermaterials AsrequiredbyfederallawandBoardpolicy6:60,CurriculumContent,studentswill beeducatedaboutappropriateonlinebehavior,includingbutnotlimitedto:(1)interactingwithother individualsonsocialnetworkingwebsitesandinchatrooms,and(2)cyberbullyingawarenessand response.Staffmembersmay,consistentwiththeSuperintendent'simplementationplan,usethe Internetthroughoutthecurriculum.
TheDistrict'selectronicnetworkispartofthecurriculumandisnotapublicforumforgeneraluse
AcceptableUse AlluseoftheDistrict'selectronicnetworksmustbe:(1)insupportofeducationand/orresearch,and beinfurtheranceofthegoalsstatedherein,or(2)foralegitimateschoolbusinesspurpose Useisa privilege,notaright UsersoftheDistrict’selectronicnetworkshavenoexpectationofprivacyinany materialthatisstoredon,transmitted,orreceivedviatheDistrict’selectronicnetworks Generalrules forbehaviorandcommunicationsapplywhenusingelectronicnetworks TheDistrict'sadministrative procedure,AcceptableUseoftheDistrict'sElectronicNetworks,containstheappropriateuses, ethics,andprotocol.Electroniccommunicationsanddownloadedmaterial,includingfilesdeletedfrom auser'saccountbutnoterased,maybemonitoredorreadbyschoolofficials.
InternetSafety TechnologyprotectionmeasuresshallbeusedoneachDistrictcomputerwithInternetaccess They shallincludeafilteringdevicethatprotectsagainstInternetaccessbybothadultsandminorstovisual depictionsthatare:(1)obscene,(2)pornographic,or(3)harmfulorinappropriateforstudents,as definedbyfederallawandasdeterminedbytheSuperintendentordesignee.TheSuperintendentor designeeshallenforcetheuseofsuchfilteringdevices.Anadministrator,supervisor,orother authorizedpersonmaydisablethefilteringdeviceforbonafideresearchorotherlawfulpurpose, providedthepersonreceivespriorpermissionfromtheSuperintendentorsystemadministrator.The Superintendentordesigneeshallincludemeasuresinthispolicy'simplementationplantoaddressthe
following:
1. Ensurestaffsupervisionofstudentaccesstoonlineelectronicnetworks,
2 Restrictstudentaccesstoinappropriatematteraswellasrestrictingaccesstoharmful materials,
3. Ensurestudentandstaffprivacy,safety,andsecuritywhenusingelectroniccommunications,
4. Restrictunauthorizedaccess,including"hacking"andotherunlawfulactivities,and
5 Restrictunauthorizeddisclosure,use,anddisseminationofpersonalidentificationinformation, suchas,namesandaddresses
UseofArtificialIntelligence(AI)-EnabledTools TheBoardrecognizesthatAI-enabledtoolsareimportanttoenhancestudentlearning,educator effectiveness,andschooloperations.TheuseofAI-enabledtoolsintheDistrictshallbeimplemented inasafe,ethical,andequitablemannerandinaccordancewithBoardpolicies1:30,SchoolDistrict Philosophy,and7:345,UseofEducationalTechnologies;StudentDataPrivacyandSecurity
ToimplementtheuseofAI-enabledtoolsintheDistrict,theSuperintendentordesigneeshall:
1. DevelopaDistrict-wideAIPlanthataddressestheDistrict'sapproachtotheintegrationofAI;
2. BasedontheDistrict-wideAIPlan,establishAIResponsibleUseGuidelinestoaddressthe responsibleuseofAIintheDistrictbystudentsandstaff;
3 EnsurethatAI-enabledtoolscomplywithStateandfederallaw;
4. EnsurethatstaffreceivetrainingandstudentsreceiveinstructionontheuseofAI,as appropriate;and
5. ReviewtheDistrict'sAIPlanandAIResponsibleUseGuidelinesonanannualbasisandupdate themasneeded.
AuthorizationforElectronicNetworkAccess EachstaffmembermustsigntheAuthorizationforAccesstotheDistrict'sElectronicNetworksasa conditionforusingtheDistrict'selectronicnetwork Eachstudentandhisorherparent(s)/guardian(s) mustsigntheAuthorizationbeforebeinggrantedunsuperviseduse.
Confidentiality AllusersoftheDistrict’scomputerstoaccesstheInternetshallmaintaintheconfidentialityofstudent records Reasonablemeasurestoprotectagainstunreasonableaccessshallbetakenbefore confidentialstudentinformationisloadedontothenetwork
Violations ThefailureofanyusertofollowthetermsoftheDistrict’sadministrativeprocedure,AcceptableUseof theDistrict’sElectronicNetworks,orthispolicy,willresultinthelossofprivileges,disciplinaryaction, and/orappropriatelegalaction
LEGALREF:
20USC §7131,ElementaryandSecondaryEducationAct
47USC §254(h)and(l),Children’sInternetProtectionAct
47C.F.R.Part54,SubpartF,UniversalServiceSupportforSchoolsandLibraries.
115ILCS5/14(c-5),Ill.EducationalLaborRelationsAct.
CROSSREF.:5:100(StaffDevelopmentProgram),5:170(Copyright),6:40(Curriculum Development),6:60(CurriculumContent),6:210(InstructionalMaterials),6:230(LibraryMedia Program),6:260(ComplaintsAboutCurriculum,InstructionalMaterials,andPrograms),7:130 (StudentRightsandResponsibilities),7:190(StudentBehavior),7:310(RestrictionsonPublications; ElementarySchools),7:345(UseofEducationalTechnologies;StudentDataPrivacyandSecurity)
Adopted:June9,2025
6:240FieldTripsandRecreationalClassTrips Fieldtripsareencouragedwhentheexperiencesareapartoftheschoolcurriculumand/orcontribute totheDistrict'seducationalobjectives
AllfieldtripsmusthavetheSuperintendentordesignee'spriorapproval,exceptthatfieldtripsbeyond a200-mileradiusoftheschoolorextendingovernightmusthavethepriorapprovaloftheBoardof Education TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallanalyzethefollowingfactorstodeterminewhetherto approveafieldtrip:educationalvalue,studentsafety,parentconcerns,heightenedsecurityalerts,and liabilityconcerns Onallfieldtrips,abusfeesetbytheSuperintendentordesigneemaybechargedto helpdefraythetransportationcosts
Parents/guardiansofstudents:(1)shallbegiventheopportunitytoconsenttotheirchild'sparticipation inanyfieldtrip;and(2)areresponsibleforallentrancefees,food,lodging,orothercosts,exceptthat theDistrictwillpaysuchcostsforstudentswhoqualifyforafeewaiverunderBoardpolicy4:140, WaiverofStudentFees.Allnon-participatingstudentsshallbeprovidedanalternativeexperience. Anyfieldtripmaybecancelledwithoutnoticeduetoanunforeseeneventorcondition.
Privatelyarrangedtrips,includingthoseledbyDistrictstaffmembers,shallnotberepresentedasor construedtobesponsoredbytheDistrictorschool.TheDistrictdoesnotprovideliabilityprotection forprivatelyarrangedtripsandisnotresponsibleforanydamagesarisingfromthem.
RecreationalClassTrips RecreationalclasstripsarepermissibleprovidedtheydonotinterferewiththeDistrict'seducational goals Theprovisionsinthispolicyconcerningfieldtripsarealsoapplicabletorecreationalclasstrips, exceptthoseregardingeducationalvalue
LEGALREF:
105ILCS5/29-31
CROSSREF.: 4:140(WaiverofStudentFees),6:10(EducationalPhilosophyandObjectives),7:10 (EqualEducationalOpportunities),7:270(AdministeringMedicinestoStudents)
Adopted:July10,2023
BrookwoodSD167
6:250CommunityResourcePersonsandVolunteers TheBoardofEducationencouragestheuseofresourcepersonsandvolunteersto:(1)increase students'educationalattainment,(2)provideenrichmentexperiencesforstudents;(3)increasethe effectiveutilizationofstafftimeandskills;(4)givemoreindividualattentiontostudents;and(5) promotegreatercommunityinvolvement
Resourcepersonsandvolunteersmaybeused:
1 Fornon-teachingdutiesnotrequiringinstructionaljudgmentorevaluationofstudents;
2. Forsupervisingstudyhalls,longdistanceteachingreceptionareasusedincidenttoinstructional programstransmittedbyelectronicmedia(suchascomputers,video,andaudio),detentionand disciplineareas,andschool-sponsoredextracurricularactivities;
3 Toassistwithacademicprogramsunderalicensedteacher'simmediatesupervision;
4 ToassistintimesofviolenceorothertraumaticincidentswithintheDistrictbyprovidingcrisis interventionservicestolessentheeffectsofemotionaltraumaonstaff,students,andthe community,providedthevolunteermeetsthequalificationsestablishedbytheIll SchoolCrisis AssistanceTeamSteeringCommittee;
5. Asaguestlecturerorresourcepersonunderalicensedteacher'sdirectionandwiththe administration'sapproval;or
6. Assupervisors,chaperones,orsponsorsfornon-academicschoolactivities.
TheSuperintendentshallfollowBoardpolicy4:175,ConvictedChildSexOffender;Screening; Notifications,toestablishproceduresforsecuringandscreeningresourcepersonsandvolunteers.A personwhoisasexoffender,asdefinedbytheSexOffenderRegistrationAct,oraviolentoffender againstyouth,asdefinedintheMurdererandViolentOffenderAgainstYouthRegistrationAct,orhas otherwisebeenconvictedofafelony,isprohibitedfrombeingaresourcepersonorvolunteer All volunteercoachesmustcomplywiththerequirementtoreporthazinginpolicy5:90,Abusedand NeglectedChildReporting
LEGALREF:
105ILCS5/10-2234,5/10-2234a,and5/10-2234b
720ILCS5/12C-501,FailuretoReportHazing
730ILCS150/1etseq.,SexOffenderRegistrationAct.
730ILCS152/101etseq.,SexOffenderCommunityNotificationLaw.
730ILCS154/75etseq,MurdererandViolentOffenderAgainstYouthCommunityNotificationLaw
730ILCS154/101etseq,MurdererandViolentOffenderAgainstYouthRegistrationAct
CROSSREF:4:170(Safety),4:175(ConvictedChildSexOffender;Screening;Notifications),5:90 (AbusedandNeglectedChildReporting),5:280(DutiesandQualifications),8:30(Visitorstoand ConductonSchoolProperty),8:95(ParentalInvolvement)
Adopted:January9,2023
6:255AssembliesandCeremonies AssembliesmustbeapprovedbytheSuperintendentordesigneeandbeconsistentwiththeDistrict's educationalobjectives
WhiletheDistrictrespectsanindividual’sbrief,quiet,personalreligiousobservance(s),itshallnot endorseorotherwisepromoteinvocations,benedictions,andgroupprayersatanyschoolassembly, ceremony,orotherschool-sponsoredactivity
LEGALREF: Leev.Weisman,505U.S.577(1992).
SantaFeIndependentSch.Dist.v.Doe,530U.S.290(2000).
Kennedyv BremertonSch Dist,142SCt 2407(2022)
Jonesv ClearCreekIndependentSch Dist,930F2d416(5thCir 1991),cert granted,judgement vacated,505U.S.1215(1992),remand,977F.2d963,reh’gdenied,983F.2d234(5thCir.1992), andcert.denied,508U.S.967(1993).
CROSSREF.:6:70(TeachingAboutReligion),6:80(TeachingAboutControversialIssues)
Adopted:January9,2023
BrookwoodSD167
6:260ComplaintsAboutCurriculum,InstructionalMaterials,andPrograms Parents/guardianshavetherighttoinspectanyinstructionalmaterialusedaspartoftheirchild’s educationalcurriculumpursuanttoBoardofEducationpolicy7:15,StudentandFamilyPrivacy Rights
Parents/guardians,employees,andcommunitymemberswhobelievethatcurriculum,instructional materials,orprogramsviolaterightsguaranteedbyanylaworBoardpolicymayfileacomplaintusing Boardpolicy2:260,UniformGrievanceProcedure.
Parents/guardians,employees,andcommunitymemberswithothersuggestionsorcomplaintsabout curriculum,instructionalmaterials,orprogramsshouldcompleteaCurriculumObjectionForm.A parent/guardianmayrequestthathis/herchildbeexemptfromusingaparticularinstructionalmaterial orprogrambycompletingaCurriculumObjectionForm.TheSuperintendentordesigneeshall establishcriteriaforthereviewofobjectionsandinformtheparent/guardian,employee,orcommunity member,asapplicable,oftheDistrict’sdecision
LEGALREF.: 20U.S.C.§1232h,ProtectionofPupilRightsAmendment.
CROSSREF:2:260(UniformGrievanceProcedure),7:15(StudentandFamilyPrivacyRights), 8:110(PublicSuggestionsandConcerns)
Adopted:January9,2023
BrookwoodSD167
6:270GuidanceandCounselingProgram TheSchoolDistrictprovidesaguidanceandcounselingprogramforstudents TheSuperintendentor designeeshalldirecttheDistrict'sguidanceandcounselingprogram Schoolcounselingservices,as describedbyStatelaw,maybeperformedbyschoolcounselorsorlicensededucatorswithaschool supportpersonnelendorsementintheareaofschoolcounseling
Eachstaffmemberisresponsibleforeffectivelyguidingstudentsunderhis/hersupervisioninorderto provideearlyidentificationofintellectual,emotional,social,orphysicalneeds,diagnosisofany learningdisabilities,anddevelopmentofeducationalpotential TheDistrict'scounselorsshalloffer counselingtothosestudentswhorequireadditionalassistance
LEGALREF:
105ILCS5/10-2224aand5/10-2224b
23Ill.Admin.Code§1.420(q).
CROSSREF.:6:50(SchoolWellness),6:65(StudentSocialandEmotionalDevelopment),6:110 (ProgramsforStudentsAtRiskofAcademicFailureand/orDroppingOutofSchoolandGraduation IncentivesProgram),6:120(EducationofChildrenwithDisabilities),6:130(ProgramfortheGifted), 7:100(Health,Eye,andDentalExaminations;Immunizations;andExclusionofStudents),7:250 (StudentSupportServices)
Adopted:December16,2024
BrookwoodSD167
6:280GradingandPromotion TheSuperintendentshallestablishasystemofgradingandreportingacademicachievementto studentsandtheirparents/guardians Thesystemshallalsodeterminewhenpromotionrequirements aremet Thedecisiontopromoteastudenttothenextgradelevelshallbebasedonsuccessful completionofthecurriculum,attendance,andperformanceonthestandardizedtestsrequiredbythe Ill StateBoardofEducation(ISBE)and/orotherassessments Astudentshallnotbepromotedbased uponageoranyothersocialreasonnotrelatedtoacademicperformance Theadministrationshall determineremedialassistanceforastudentwhoisnotpromoted.
Everyteachershallmaintainanevaluationrecordforeachstudentintheteacher'sclassroom A Districtadministratorcannotchangethefinalgradeassignedbytheteacherwithoutnotifyingthe teacher.Reasonsforchangingastudent'sfinalgradeinclude:
Amiscalculationoftestscores, Atechnicalerrorinassigningaparticulargradeorscore, Theteacheragreestoallowthestudenttodoextraworkthatmayimpactthegrade, Aninappropriategradingsystemusedtodeterminethegrade,or Aninappropriategradebasedonanappropriategradingsystem. Shouldagradechangebemade,theadministratormakingthechangemustsignthechangedrecord.
LEGALREF:
105ILCS5/2-364a-5,5/10-209a,5/10-218,and5/27-27
CROSSREF:6:110(ProgramsforStudentsAtRiskofAcademicFailureand/orDroppingOutof SchoolandGraduationIncentivesProgram),6:340(StudentTestingandAssessmentProgram),7:50 (SchoolAdmissionsandStudentTransfersToandFromNon-DistrictSchools)
Adopted:July13,2020
BrookwoodSD167
6:290Homework
HomeworkispartoftheDistrict'sinstructionalprogramandhastheoverarchinggoalofincreasing studentachievement Homeworkisassignedtofurtherastudent'seducationaldevelopmentandisan applicationoradaptationofaclassroomexperience TheSuperintendentshallprovideguidanceto ensurethathomework:
1 Isusedtoreinforceandapplypreviouslycoveredconcepts,principles,andskills;
2. Isnotassignedfordisciplinarypurposes;
3 Servesasacommunicationlinkbetweentheschoolandparents/guardians;
4 Encouragesindependentthought,self-direction,andself-discipline;and
5. Isofappropriatefrequencyandlength,anddoesnotbecomeexcessive,accordingtothe teacher'sbestprofessionaljudgment.
MissedHomework
Studentsabsentforavalidcausemaymakeupmissedhomeworkinareasonabletimeframeper policy7:70,AttendanceandTruancy.
CROSSREF: 7:70(AttendanceandTruancy)
Adopted:July18,2022 BrookwoodSD167
TheSuperintendentordesigneemayinvestigate,coordinate,andimplementaprogramforstudents ingrades7and8toenrollinacourserequiredforahighschooldiploma
Ifaprogramisavailable,studentsingrades7and8mayenrollinacourserequiredforahighschool diploma Studentsingrades7and8whosuccessfullycompleteacourserequiredforahighschool diplomawillreceiveacademiccreditifpermittedby,andinaccordancewith,thepolicyofthedistrict wheretheelementarystudentwillattendhighschool
LEGALREF:
105ILCS5/10-22.43and5/27-22.10.
23Ill.Admin.Code§1.460.
Adopted:January11,2021
BrookwoodSD167
AwardsandHonors
TheSuperintendentshallmaintainauniformprocessforpresentingawardsandhonorsfor outstandingscholarship,achievement,and/ordistinguishedserviceinschoolactivitiesinsuchaway astominimizebiasandpromotefairness TheSuperintendentshallsupervisetheselectionofthe recipient(s)
Alldonationsforawards,honors,andscholarshipsmustreceivetheBoardofEducation'sprior approval
Adopted:July18,2022 BrookwoodSD167
6:340StudentTestingandAssessmentProgram TheDistrictstudentassessmentprogramprovidesinformationfordeterminingindividualstudent achievementandinstructionalneeds;curriculumandinstructioneffectiveness;andschool performancemeasuredagainstDistrictstudentlearningobjectivesandstatewidenorms
TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallmanagethestudentassessmentprogramthat,ataminimum:
1. AdministerstostudentsallstandardizedassessmentsrequiredbytheIll.StateBoardof Education(ISBE)and/oranyotherappropriateassessmentmethodsandinstruments,including normandcriterion-referencedachievementtests,aptitudetests,proficiencytests,andteacherdevelopedtests
2. InformsstudentsofthetimelinesandproceduresapplicabletotheirparticipationineveryState assessment.
3 Willbeacomponentinthedevelopmentofhighqualitylearningoutcomes
4 Provideseachstudent'sparents/guardianswiththeresultsorscoresofeachStateassessment andanevaluationofthestudent'sprogress Seepolicy6:280,GradingandPromotion
5. Describehowstudentpopulationscomparetootherstudentpopulations.
6. Utilizesprofessionaltestingpractices.
7 ProvideinformationtotheBoardofEducation
OverallstudentassessmentdataontestsrequiredbyStatelawwillbeaggregatedbytheDistrictand reported,alongwithotherinformation,ontheDistrict'sannualreportcard Allreliableassessments administeredbytheDistrictandscoredbyentitiesoutsideoftheDistrictmustbe(1)reportedtoISBE onitsformbythe30thdayofeachschoolyear,and(2)madepubliclyavailabletoparents/guardians ofstudents Boardpolicy7:340,StudentRecords,anditsimplementingproceduresgovern recordkeepingandaccessissues
LEGALREF:
20USC §1232g,FamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyAct
105ILCS10/,IllinoisSchoolStudentRecordsAct.
105ILCS5/2-3.63,5/2-3.64a-5,5/2-3.64a-10,5/2-3.64a-15,5/2-3.107,5/2-3.153,5/10-17a,5/22-82, and5/27-1.
23Ill.Admin.Code§§1.30(b)and375.10.
CROSSREF:6:15(SchoolAccountability),6:280(GradingandPromotion),7:340(StudentRecords)
Adopted:January9,2023 BrookwoodSD167
7:10EqualEducationalOpportunities Equaleducationalandextracurricularopportunitiesshallbeavailableforallstudentswithoutregardto color,race,nationalorigin,religion,sex,sexualorientation,ancestry,age,physicalormentaldisability, genderidentity,statusofbeinghomeless,immigrationstatus,orderofprotectionstatus,military status,unfavorablemilitarydischarge,reproductivehealthdecisions,oractualorpotentialmaritalor parentalstatus,includingpregnancy Further,theDistrictwillnotknowinglyenterintoagreementswith anyentityoranyindividualthatdiscriminatesagainststudentsonthebasisofsexoranyother protectedstatus,exceptthattheDistrictremainsviewpointneutralwhengrantingaccesstoschool facilitiesBoardpolicy8:20,CommunityUseofSchoolFacilities.Anystudentmayfilea discriminationcomplaintbyusingBoardpolicy2:260,UniformGrievanceProcedure,orinthecase ofdiscriminationonthebasisofrace,color,ornationalorigin,Boardpolicy2:270,Discriminationand HarassmentontheBasisofRace,Color,andNationalOriginProhibited
SexEquity
Nostudentshall,basedonsex,sexualorientation,orgenderidentitybedeniedequalaccessto programs,activities,services,orbenefitsorbelimitedintheexerciseofanyright,privilege, advantage,ordeniedequalaccesstoeducationalandextracurricularprogramsandactivities
AnystudentmayfileasexequitycomplaintbyusingBoardpolicy2:260,UniformGrievance Procedure AstudentmayappealtheBoard'sresolutionofthecomplainttotheappropriate IntermediateServiceCenterExecutiveDirector(pursuantto105ILCS5/3-10)and,thereafter,tothe StateSuperintendentofEducation(pursuantto105ILCS5/2-38)
AnystudentmayfileasexualharassmentcomplaintbyusingBoardpolicy2:265,TitleIXGrievance Procedure
AdministrativeImplementation
TheSuperintendentshallappointaNondiscriminationCoordinatorandaTitleIXCoordinator The SuperintendentandBuildingPrincipalshallusereasonablemeasurestoinformstaffmembersand studentsofthispolicyandrelatedgrievanceprocedures
LEGALREF:
20U.S.C.§1681etseq.,TitleIXoftheEducationAmendmentsof1972;34C.F.R.Part106.
29U.S.C.§791etseq.,RehabilitationActof1973;34C.F.R.Part104.
42U.S.C.§2000d,TitleVIoftheCivilRightsActof1964;34C.F.R.Part100.
42USC §11431etseq,McKinney-VentoHomelessAssistanceAct
GoodNewsClubv MilfordCentralSch,533US 98(2001)
Ill Constitution,Art I,§18
105ILCS5/3.25b,5/3.25d(b),5/10-20.12,5/10-20.60,5/10-20.63,5/10-22.5,5/26A,and5/27-1.
775ILCS5/1-101etseq.,IllinoisHumanRightsAct. 775ILCS35/5,ReligiousFreedomRestorationAct.
23IllAdminCode§1240andPart200
CROSSREF:2:260(UniformGrievanceProcedure),2:265(TitleIXGrievanceProcedure),2:270
(DiscriminationandHarassmentontheBasisofRace,Color,andNationalOriginProhibited),6:65 (StudentSocialandEmotionalDevelopment),7:20(HarassmentofStudentsProhibited),7:50 (SchoolAdmissionsandStudentTransfersToandFromNon-DistrictSchools),7:60(Residence), 7:130(StudentRightsandResponsibilities),7:160(StudentAppearance),7:180(Preventionofand ResponsetoBullying,Intimidation,andHarassment),7:185(TeenDatingViolenceProhibited),7:250 (StudentSupportServices),7:255(StudentsWhoareParents,ExpectantParents,orVictimsof DomesticorSexualViolence),7:340(StudentRecords),8:20(CommunityUseofSchoolFacilities)
Adopted:June9,2025
TheSchoolDistrictwelcomesdiversityinitsschools.Boardpolicy7:10,EqualEducational Opportunitiescitesthemanycivilrightslawsthatguaranteeequaleducationopportunitiestoall students Inaddition,thepoliciesbelowaddresstheequaleducationalopportunities,health,safety, andgeneralwelfareofstudentswithintheDistrict Thesepoliciesarenotacompletelist,and dependingonthefactualcontext,anotherpolicynotspecificallylistedmayapply:
1 2:260,UniformGrievanceProcedure,containstheprocessforanindividualtoseekresolution ofacomplaint Astudentmayusethispolicytocomplainaboutbullying TheDistrictComplaint Managershalladdressthecomplaintpromptlyandequitably
2 2:265,TitleIXGrievanceProcedure,containstheprocessthatmustbefollowedforcomplaints ofTitleIXharassment
3. 2:270,DiscriminationandHarassmentontheBasisofRace,Color,andNationalOrigin Prohibited,prohibitsanypersonfromdiscriminatingagainstorharassingastudentbasedon race,color,ornationalorigin
4. 6:65,StudentSocialandEmotionalDevelopment,requiresthatsocialandemotionallearning beincorporatedintotheDistrict'scurriculumandothereducationalprograms.
5. 7:10,EqualEducationalOpportunities,requiresthatequaleducationalandextracurricular opportunitiesbeavailabletoallstudentswithoutregardto,amongotherprotectedstatuses,sex, sexualorientation,andgenderidentity.
6 7:20,HarassmentofStudentsProhibited,prohibitsanypersonfromharassing,intimidating,or bullyingastudentbasedonanactualorperceivedcharacteristicthatisidentifiedinthepolicy including,amongotherprotectedstatuses,sex,sexualorientation,andgenderidentity.
7 7:130,StudentRightsandResponsibilities,recognizesthatallstudentsareentitledtorights protectedbytheUS andIllinoisConstitutionsandlawsforpersonsoftheirageandmaturityina schoolsetting.
8 7:160,StudentAppearance,prohibitsstudentsfromdressingorgroominginsuchawayasto disrupttheeducationalprocess,interferewithapositiveteaching/learningclimate,or compromisereasonablestandardsofhealth,safety,anddecency Itrecognizesthatstudents havetherighttowearhairstyleshistoricallyassociatedwithrace,ethnicity,orhairtexture,andto wearoraccessorizethestudent'sgraduationattirewithitemsassociatedwiththestudent's cultural,ethnic,orreligiousidentity,orothercharacteristicprotectedbyStatelaw.
9 7:180,PreventionofandResponsetoBullying,Intimidation,andHarassment,containsthe comprehensivestructurefortheDistrict'sbullyingpreventionprogram
10 7:250,StudentSupportServices,directstheSuperintendenttodevelopprotocolsfor respondingtostudents'social,emotional,ormentalhealthneedsthatimpactlearning
11 7:340,StudentRecords,containsthecomprehensivestructureformanagingschoolstudent records,keepingthemconfidential,andprovidingaccessasallowedorrequired
DATED:May13,2024
Surveys Allsurveysrequestingpersonalinformationfromstudents,aswellasanyotherinstrumentusedto collectpersonalinformationfromstudents,mustadvanceorrelatetotheDistrict’seducational objectivesasidentifiedinpolicy6:10,EducationalPhilosophyandObjectives,orassiststudents’ careerchoices Thisappliestoallsurveys,regardlessofwhetherthestudentansweringthequestions canbeidentifiedorwhocreatedthesurvey
SurveysCreatedbyaThirdParty Beforeaschoolofficialorstaffmemberadministersordistributesasurveyorevaluationcreatedbya thirdpartytoastudent,thestudent’sparent(s)/guardian(s)mayinspectthesurveyorevaluation,upon theirrequestandwithinareasonabletimeoftheirrequest
Thissectionappliestoeverysurvey:(1)thatiscreatedbyapersonorentityotherthanaDistrict official,staffmember,orstudent,(2)regardlessofwhetherthestudentansweringthequestionscanbe identified,and(3)regardlessofthesubjectmatterofthequestions
SurveyRequestingPersonalInformation Schoolofficialsandstaffmembersshallnotrequest,nordisclose,theidentityofanystudentwho completesanysurveyorevaluation(createdbyanypersonorentity,includingtheDistrict)containing oneormoreofthefollowingitems:
1. Politicalaffiliationsorbeliefsofthestudentorthestudent’sparent/guardian.
2 Mentalorpsychologicalproblemsofthestudentorthestudent’sfamily
3 Behaviororattitudesaboutsex
4. Illegal,anti-social,self-incriminating,ordemeaningbehavior.
5 Criticalappraisalsofotherindividualswithwhomstudentshaveclosefamilyrelationships
6. Legallyrecognizedprivilegedoranalogousrelationships,suchasthosewithlawyers, physicians,andministers.
7. Religiouspractices,affiliations,orbeliefsofthestudentorthestudent’sparent/guardian.
8 Incomeotherthanthatrequiredbylawtodetermineeligibilityforparticipationinaprogramorfor receivingfinancialassistanceundersuchprogram
Thestudent’sparent(s)/guardian(s)may:
1. Inspectthesurveyorevaluationupon,andwithinareasonabletimeof,theirrequest, and/or 2. Refusetoallowtheirchildtoparticipateintheactivitydescribedabove. Theschoolshallnot penalizeanystudentwhoseparent(s)/guardian(s)exercisedthisoption.
InstructionalMaterial Astudent’sparent(s)/guardian(s)mayinspect,upontheirrequest,anyinstructionalmaterialusedas partoftheirchild’seducationalcurriculumwithinareasonabletimeoftheirrequest
Theterm“instructionalmaterial”meansinstructionalcontentthatisprovidedtoastudent,regardlessof itsformat,printedorrepresentationalmaterials,audio-visualmaterials,andmaterialsinelectronicor digitalformats(suchasmaterialsaccessiblethroughtheInternet) Thetermdoesnotinclude academictestsoracademicassessments
Noschoolofficialorstaffmembershallsubjectastudenttoanon-emergency,invasivephysical examinationorscreeningasaconditionofschoolattendance.Theterm“invasivephysical examination”meansanymedicalexaminationthatinvolvestheexposureofprivatebodyparts,orany actduringsuchexaminationthatincludesincision,insertion,orinjectionintothebody,butdoesnot includeahearing,vision,orscoliosisscreening
Theaboveparagraphdoesnotapplytoanyphysicalexaminationorscreeningthat:
1. IspermittedorrequiredbyanapplicableStatelaw,includingphysicalexaminationsor screeningsthatarepermittedwithoutparentalnotification.
2 IsadministeredtoastudentinaccordancewiththeIndividualswithDisabilitiesEducationAct (20USC §1400etseq)
3 IsotherwiseauthorizedbyBoardpolicy
ProhibitiononSellingorMarketingStudents’PersonalInformation
Noschoolofficialorstaffmembershallmarketorsellpersonalinformationconcerningstudents(or otherwiseprovidethatinformationtoothersforthatpurpose).Theterm“personalinformation”means individuallyidentifiableinformationincluding:(1)astudentorparent’sfirstandlastname,(2)ahome orotherphysicaladdress(includingstreetnameandthenameofthecityortown),(3)atelephone number,(4)aSocialSecurityidentificationnumberor(5)driver’slicensenumberorState identificationcard
Unlessotherwiseprohibitedbylaw,theaboveparagraphdoesnotapply:(1)ifthestudent’s parent(s)/guardian(s)haveconsented;or(2)tothecollection,disclosureor,useofpersonal informationcollectedfromstudentsfortheexclusivepurposeofdeveloping,evaluatingorproviding educationalproductsorservicesfor,orto,studentsoreducationalinstitutions,suchasthefollowing:
1 Collegeorotherpostsecondaryeducationrecruitment,ormilitaryrecruitment
2. Bookclubs,magazines,andprogramsprovidingaccesstolow-costliteraryproducts.
3 Curriculumandinstructionalmaterialsusedbyelementaryschoolsandsecondaryschools
4. Testsandassessmentstoprovidecognitive,evaluative,diagnostic,clinical,aptitude,or achievementinformationaboutstudents(ortogenerateotherstatisticallyusefuldataforthe purposeofsecuringsuchtestsandassessments)andthesubsequentanalysisandpublic releaseoftheaggregatedatafromsuchtestsandassessments
5. Thesalebystudentsofproductsorservicestoraisefundsforschool-relatedoreducationrelatedactivities.
6 Studentrecognitionprograms
Undernocircumstancesmayaschoolofficialorstaffmemberprovideastudent’s“personal information”toabusinessorganizationorfinancialinstitutionthatissuescreditordebitcards
NotificationofRightsandProcedures TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallnotifystudents’parents/guardiansof:
1. Thispolicyaswellasitsavailabilityuponrequestfromthegeneraladministrationoffice.
2 Howtoopttheirchildoutofparticipationinactivitiesasprovidedinthispolicy
3 Theapproximatedatesduringtheschoolyearwhenasurveyrequestingpersonalinformation, asdescribedabove,isscheduledorexpectedtobescheduled
4. Howtorequestaccesstoanysurveyorothermaterialdescribedinthispolicy.
Thisnotificationshallbegiventoparents/guardiansatleastannually,atthebeginningoftheschool year,andwithinareasonableperiodafteranysubstantivechangeinthispolicy.
TransferofRights Therightsprovidedtoparents/guardiansinthispolicytransfertothestudentwhenthestudentturns18 yearsold,orisanemancipatedminor.
LEGALREF: 20USC §1232h,ProtectionofPupilRightsAct
105ILCS5/10-2038
325ILCS17/,Children’sPrivacyProtectionandParentalEmpowermentAct.
CROSSREF.: 2:260(UniformGrievanceProcedure),6:210(InstructionalMaterials),6:260 (ComplaintsAboutCurriculum,InstructionalMaterials,andPrograms),7:130(StudentRightsand Responsibilities)
Adopted:July18,2022
BrookwoodSD167
Noperson,includingaSchoolDistrictemployee,agent,orstudent,shallharass,intimidate,orbullya studentonthebasisofactualorperceived:race;color;nationalorigin;militarystatus;unfavorable dischargestatusfrommilitaryservice;sex;sexualorientation;genderidentity;gender-relatedidentity orexpression;ancestry;age;religion;physicalormentaldisability;orderofprotectionstatus;statusof beinghomeless;actualorpotentialmaritalorparentalstatus,includingpregnancy;physical appearance;socioeconomicstatus;academicstatus;association withapersonorgroupwithoneor moreoftheaforementionedactualorperceivedcharacteristics;oranyotherdistinguishing characteristic.TheDistrictwillnottolerateharassing,intimidatingconduct,orbullyingwhetherverbal, physical,sexual,orvisual,thataffectsthetangiblebenefitsofeducation,thatunreasonablyinterferes withastudent’seducationalperformance,orthatcreatesanintimidating,hostile,oroffensive educationalenvironment.Examplesofprohibitedconductincludename-calling,usingderogatory slurs,stalking,sexualviolence,causingpsychologicalharm,threateningorcausingphysicalharm, threatenedoractualdestructionofproperty,orwearingorpossessingitemsdepictingorimplying hatredorprejudiceofoneofthecharacteristicsstatedabove
SexualHarassmentProhibited TheDistrictshallprovideaneducationalenvironmentfreeofverbal,physical,orotherconductor communicationsconstitutingharassmentonthebasisofsexasdefinedandotherwiseprohibitedby Stateandfederallaw SeeBoardpolicies2:265,TitleIXGrievanceProcedure,and2:260,Uniform GrievanceProcedure
MakingaReportorComplaint Studentsareencouragedtopromptlyreportclaimsorincidentsofbullying,intimidation,harassment, sexualharassment,oranyotherprohibitedconducttotheNondiscriminationCoordinator,Building Principal,AssistantBuildingPrincipal,DeanofStudents,aComplaintManager,oranyemployeewith whomthestudentiscomfortablespeaking
ReportsunderthispolicywillbeconsideredareportunderBoardpolicy2:260,UniformGrievance Procedure,and/orBoardpolicy2:265,TitleIXGrievanceProcedure TheNondiscrimination Coordinator,TitleIXCoordinator,and/orComplaintManagerordesigneeshallprocessandreview thereportaccordingtotheappropriategrievanceprocedure
TheSuperintendentshallinsertintothispolicythenames,officeaddresses,emailaddresses,and telephonenumbersoftheDistrict’scurrentNondiscriminationCoordinator,TitleIXCoordinator,and ComplaintManagers
NondiscriminationCoordinator: TitleIXCoordinator:
KathyHatczel, CurriculumDirector
201GlenwoodDyerRd, Glenwood,IL60425
khatczel@brookwood167org
708-758-5190
ComplaintManagers:
KathyHatczel,
KathyHatczel, CurriculumDirector
201GlenwoodDyerRd, Glenwood,IL60425
khatczel@brookwood167org
708-758-5190
LynnPerry,
khatczel@brookwood167.org lynn.perry@brookwood167.org
708-758-5190
708-758-5190
TheSuperintendentshallusereasonablemeasurestoinformstaffmembersandstudentsofthis policybyincluding:
1. Forstudents,age-appropriateinformationaboutthecontentsofthispolicyintheDistrict’s studenthandbook(s),ontheDistrict’swebsite,and,ifapplicable,inanyotherareaswhere policies,rules,andstandardsofconductareotherwisepostedineachschool.
2 Forstaffmembers,thispolicyintheappropriateemployeehandbook(s),ifapplicable,and/orin anyotherareaswherepolicies,rules,andstandardsofconductareotherwisemadeavailableto staff.
InvestigationProcess AnyDistrictemployeewhoreceivesareportorcomplaintofharassmentmustpromptlyforwardthe reportorcomplainttotheNondiscriminationCoordinator,TitleIXCoordinator,oraComplaint Manager Anyemployeewhofailstopromptlycomplymaybedisciplined,uptoandincluding discharge
Reportsandcomplaintsofharassmentwillbeconfidentialtothegreatestextentpracticable,subjectto theDistrict’sdutytoinvestigateandmaintainaneducationalenvironmentthatisproductive,respectful, andfreeofunlawfuldiscrimination,includingharassment
Foranyreportorcomplaintallegingsexualharassmentthat,iftrue,wouldimplicateTitleIXofthe EducationAmendmentsof1972(20USC §1681etseq),theTitleIXCoordinatorordesigneeshall considerwhetheractionBoardpolicy2:265,TitleIXGrievanceProcedure,shouldbeinitiated.
Foranyreportorcomplaintallegingharassmentonthebasisofrace,color,ornationalorigin,the NondiscriminationCoordinatororaComplaintManagerordesigneeshallinvestigateunderBoard policy2:270,DiscriminationandHarassmentontheBasisofRace,Color,andNationalOrigin Prohibited.
ForanyotherallegedstudentharassmentthatdoesnotrequireactionunderBoardpolicies2:265, TitleIXGrievanceProcedure,or2:270,DiscriminationandHarassmentontheBasisofRace, Color,andNationalOriginProhibited,theNondiscriminationCoordinatororaComplaintManageror designeeshallconsiderwhetheraninvestigationunderBoardpolicies2:260,UniformGrievance Procedure,and/or7:190,StudentBehavior,shouldbeinitiated,regardlessofwhetherawrittenreport orcomplaintisfiled
ReportsThatInvolveAllegedIncidentsofSexualAbuseofaChildbySchoolPersonnel
Anallegedincidentofsexualabuseisanincidentofsexualabuseofachild,asdefinedin720ILCS 5/11-91A(b),thatisallegedtohavebeenperpetratedbyschoolpersonnel,includingaschoolvendor orvolunteer,thatoccurred:onschoolgroundsduringaschoolactivity;oroutsideofschoolgroundsor notduringaschoolactivity
Anycomplaintalleginganincidentofsexualabuseshallbeprocessedandreviewedaccordingto Boardpolicy5:90,AbusedandNeglectedChildReporting.Inadditiontoreportingthesuspected abuse,thecomplaintshallalsobeprocessedunderBoardpolicy2:265,TitleIXGrievance Procedure,orBoardpolicy2:260,UniformGrievanceProcedure
Enforcement AnyDistrictemployeewhoisdetermined,afteraninvestigation,tohaveengagedinconduct prohibitedbythispolicywillbesubjecttodisciplinaryactionuptoandincludingdischarge Anythird partywhoisdetermined,afteraninvestigation,tohaveengagedinconductprohibitedbythispolicy willbeaddressedinaccordancewiththeauthorityoftheBoardinthecontextoftherelationshipofthe thirdpartytotheDistrict,eg,vendor,parent/guardian,invitee,etc AnyDistrictstudentwhois determined,afteraninvestigation,tohaveengagedinconductprohibitedbythispolicywillbesubject todisciplinaryaction,includingbutnotlimitedto,suspensionandexpulsionconsistentwiththe behaviorpolicy Anypersonmakingaknowinglyfalseaccusationregardingprohibitedconductwill likewisebesubjecttodisciplinaryaction.
RetaliationProhibited Retaliationagainstanypersonforbringingcomplaintsorprovidinginformationaboutharassmentis prohibited(seeBoardpolicies2:260,UniformGrievanceProcedure,2:265,TitleIXGrievance Procedure,and2:270,DiscriminationandHarassmentontheBasisofRace,Color,andNational OriginProhibited).
StudentsshouldreportallegationsofretaliationtotheBuildingPrincipal,anadministrator,the NondiscriminationCoordinator,and/oraComplaintManager.
LEGALREF: 20USC §1681etseq,TitleIXoftheEducationalAmendmentsof1972;34CFR Part106
29USC §791etseq,RehabilitationActof1973;34CFR Part104
42USC §2000d,TitleVIoftheCivilRightsActof1964;34CFR Part100
105ILCS5/10-20.12,5/10-22.5,5/10-23.13,5/26A,5/27-1,and5/27-23.7.
775ILCS5/1-101etseq.,IllinoisHumanRightsAct. 23IllAdminCode§1240andPart200
Davisv MonroeCountyBd ofEduc,526US 629(1999) Franklinv GwinnettCo PublicSchs,503US 60(1992)
Gebserv.LagoVistaIndependentSch.Dist.,524U.S.274(1998). Westv.DerbyUnifiedSch.Dist.No.260,206F.3d1358(10thCir.2000).
CROSSREF.:2:260(UniformGrievanceProcedure),2:265(TitleIXGrievanceProcedure),2:270 (DiscriminationandHarassmentontheBasisofRace,Color,andNationalOriginProhibited),4:165 (AwarenessandPreventionofChildSexualAbuseandGroomingBehaviors),5:20(Workplace HarassmentProhibited),5:90(AbusedandNeglectedChildReporting),5:120(EmployeeEthics; CodeofProfessionalConduct;andConflictofInterest),7:10(EqualEducationalOpportunities),7:180 (PreventionofandResponsetoBullying,Intimidation,andHarassment),7:185(TeenDatingViolence Prohibited),7:190(StudentBehavior),7:240(ConductCodeforParticipantsinExtracurricular Activities),7:255(StudentsWhoareParents,ExpectantParents,orVictimsofDomesticorSexual
Adopted:June9,2025 BrookwoodSD167
AttendanceAreas TheSchoolDistrictisdividedintoschoolattendanceareas.TheSuperintendentwill:
1. ReviewtheboundarylinesannuallyandrecommendtotheBoardofEducationanychangesor revisionsforexistingunits;or
2 Createnewunitsusingalensthatconsiderspreventingsegregationandtheeliminationof separatingstudentsintheDistrict’sschoolsbecauseofcolor,race,ornationality.
TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallmaintainamapoftheDistrictshowingcurrentschool attendanceareas Allrecordspertainingtothecreation,alteration,orrevisionofattendanceunitsare opentothepublic.Studentslivinginagivenschoolattendanceareawillbeassignedtothatschool. Homelesschildrenshallbeassignedaccordingtopolicy6:140,EducationofHomelessChildren. ClassAssignments
TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallassignstudentstoclasses
LEGALREF:
105ILCS5/10-213,5/10-213a,and5/10-225
CROSSREF.:4:170(Safety),6:30(OrganizationofInstruction),6:140(EducationofHomeless Children)
Adopted:February14,2022
BrookwoodSD167
Part-TimeAttendance TheDistrictacceptsnonpublicschoolstudents,includingparochialandhome-schooledstudents,who livewithintheDistrictforpart-timeattendanceintheDistrict'sregulareducationprogramonaspaceavailablebasis Requestsforpart-timeattendancemustbesubmittedtotheBuildingPrincipalofthe schoolintheschoolattendanceareawherethestudentresides.Allrequestsforattendanceinthe followingschoolyearmustbesubmittedbeforeMay1.
Astudentacceptedforpartialenrollmentmustcomplywithalldisciplineandattendancerequirements establishedbytheschool.Heorshemayparticipateinanyco-curricularactivityassociatedwitha Districtclassinwhichheorsheisenrolled.Theparent(s)/guardian(s)ofastudentacceptedforpartial enrollmentmustpayallfees,pro-ratedonthebasisofapercentageoffull-timefees.Transportationto and/orfromschoolisprovidedonregularbusroutestoorfromapointontheroutenearestormost easilyaccessibletothenonpublicschoolorstudent'shome.Thistransportationshallbeonthesame basisastheDistrictprovidestransportationforitsfull-timestudents.Transportationonotherthan establishedbusroutesistheresponsibilityoftheparent(s)/guardian(s)
StudentswithaDisability TheDistrictacceptsforpart-timeattendancethosechildrenforwhomithasbeendeterminedthat specialeducationservicesareneeded,areenrolledinnonpublicschools,andotherwisequalifyfor enrollmentintheDistrict.Requestsmustbesubmittedbythestudent'sparent/guardian.Special educationalservicesshallbeprovidedtosuchstudentsassoonaspossibleafteridentification, evaluation,andplacementproceduresprovidedbyStatelaw,butnolaterthanthebeginningofthe nextschoolsemesterfollowingthecompletionofsuchprocedures Transportationforsuchstudents shallbeprovidedonlyifrequiredinthechild'sindividualizededucationalprogramonthebasisofthe child'sdisablingconditionorasthespecialeducationprogramlocationmayrequire
ExtracurricularActivities,IncludingInterscholasticCompetition Nonpublicstudents,regardlessofwhethertheyattendaDistrictschoolpart-time,willnotbeallowedto participateinextracurricularactivities.
AssignmentWhenEnrollingFull-TimeinaDistrictSchool Gradeplacementby,andacademiccreditsearnedat,anonpublicschoolwillbeacceptedifthe schoolhasaCertificateofNonpublicSchoolRecognitionfromtheIllinoisStateBoardofEducation, or,ifoutsideIllinois,iftheschoolisaccreditedbythestateagencygoverningeducation.
Astudentwho,afterreceivinginstructioninanon-recognizedornon-accreditedschool,enrollsinthe Districtwill:(1)beassignedtoagradelevelaccordingtoacademicproficiency,and/or(2)have academiccreditsrecognizedbytheDistrictifthestudentdemonstratesappropriateacademic proficiencytotheschooladministration.Anyportionofastudent'stranscriptrelatingtosuchinstruction willnotbeconsideredforplacementonthehonorrollorcomputationinclassrank.
Notwithstandingtheabove,recognitionofgradeplacementandacademiccreditsawardedbya nonpublicschoolisatthesolediscretionoftheDistrict.Allschoolandclassassignmentswillbemade accordingtoBoardofEducationpolicy7:30,StudentAssignmentandIntra-DistrictTransfer,aswell asadministrativeproceduresimplementingthispolicy
LEGALREF.:
105ILCS5/10-20.24and5/14-6.01.
CROSSREF.:4:110(Transportation),6:170(TitleIPrograms),6:190(ExtracurricularandCoCurricularActivities),7:30(StudentAssignmentandIntra-DistrictTransfer),7:300(Extracurricular Athletics)
Adopted:August10,2020
BrookwoodSD167
Age Tobeeligibleforadmission,achildmustbefiveyearsoldonorbeforeSeptember1ofthatschool term AchildenteringfirstgrademustbesixyearsofageonorbeforeSeptember1ofthatschool term Baseduponanassessmentofachild’sreadinesstoattendschool,theDistrictmaypermithim orhertoattendschoolpriortothesedates.Achildwillalsobeallowedtoattendfirstgradebased uponanassessmentofhisorherreadinessifheorsheattendedanon-publicpreschool,continued hisorhereducationatthatschoolthroughkindergarten,wastaughtinkindergartenbyan appropriatelylicensedteacher,andwillbesixyearsoldonorbeforeDecember31.Achildwith exceptionalneedswhoqualifiesforspecialeducationservicesiseligibleforadmissionatthreeyears ofage.EarlyentrancetokindergartenorfirstgrademayalsobeavailablethroughBoardpolicy6:135, AcceleratedPlacementProgram
AdmissionProcedure Allstudentsmustregisterforschooleachyearonthedatesandattheplacedesignatedbythe Superintendent.Parents/guardiansofstudentsenrollingintheDistrictforthefirsttimemustpresent:
1. Acertifiedcopyofthestudent'sbirthcertificate.Ifabirthcertificateisnotpresented,the Superintendentordesigneeshallnotifyinwritingthepersonenrollingthestudentthatwithin30 daysheorshemustprovideacertifiedcopyofthestudent'sbirthcertificate.Astudentwillbe enrolledwithoutabirthcertificate.Whenacertifiedcopyofthebirthcertificateispresented,the schoolshallpromptlymakeacopyforitsrecords,placethecopyinthestudent'spermanent record,andreturnthecertifiedcopytothepersonenrollingthechild Ifapersonenrollinga studentfailstoprovideacertifiedcopyofthestudent'sbirthcertificate,theSuperintendentor designeeshallimmediatelynotifythelocallawenforcementagency,andshallalsonotifythe personenrollingthestudentinwritingthat,unlessheorshecomplieswithin10days,thecase willbereferredtothelocallawenforcementauthorityforinvestigation Ifcomplianceisnot obtainedwithinthat10-dayperiod,theSuperintendentordesigneeshallsoreferthecase The Superintendentordesigneeshallimmediatelyreporttothelocallawenforcementauthorityany materialreceivedpursuanttothisparagraphthatappearsinaccurateorsuspiciousinformor content.
2 Proofofresidence,asrequiredbyBoardpolicy7:60,Residence
3 Proofofdiseaseimmunizationordetectionandtherequiredphysicalexamination,asrequired byStatelawandBoardpolicy7:100,Health,Eye,andDentalExaminations;Immunizations; andExclusionofStudents
Theindividualenrollingastudentshallbegiventheopportunitytovoluntarilystatewhetherthestudent hasaparentorguardianwhoisamemberofabranchoftheU S ArmedForcesandwhoiseither deployedtoactivedutyorexpectstobedeployedtoactivedutyduringtheschoolyear Studentswho arechildrenofactivedutymilitarypersonneltransferringwillbeallowedtoenter:(a)thesamegrade levelinwhichtheystudiedattheschoolfromwhichtheytransferred,ifthetransferoccursduringthe District'sschoolyear,or(b)thegradelevelfollowingthelastgradecompleted.
HomelessChildren Anyhomelesschildshallbeimmediatelyadmitted,evenifthechildorchild'sparent/guardianisunable toproducerecordsnormallyrequiredforenrollment Boardpolicy6:140,EducationofHomeless Children,anditsimplementingadministrativeprocedure,governtheenrollmentofhomelesschildren. FosterCareStudents
TheSuperintendentwillappointatleastoneemployeetoactasaliaisontofacilitatetheenrollment andtransferofrecordsofstudentsinthelegalcustodyoftheIllinoisDepartmentofChildrenand FamilyServices(DCFS)whenenrollinginorchangingschools.TheDistrict’sliaisonensuresthat DCFS’OfficeofEducationandTransitionServicesreceivesallwrittennoticesandrecordspertaining tostudentsinthelegalcustodyofDCFSasrequiredbyStatelaw
StudentTransfersToandFromNon-DistrictSchools
AstudentmaytransferintooroutoftheDistrictaccordingtoStatelawandproceduresdevelopedby theSuperintendentordesignee.AstudentseekingtotransferintotheDistrictmustservetheentire termofanysuspensionorexpulsionwhenthepenaltywasfor:
knowinglypossessinginaschoolbuildingoronschoolgrounds,aweaponasdefinedintheGun FreeSchoolsAct;
knowinglypossessing,selling,ordeliveringinaschoolbuildingoronschoolgroundsa controlledsubstanceorcannabis;or batteringastaffmemberoftheschool
LEGALREF.:
8U.S.C.§1101etseq.,IllegalImmigrantandImmigrantResponsibilityActof1996.
20U.S.C.§1232g,FamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyAct.
20USC §1400etseq,IndividualsWithDisabilitiesEducationImprovementAct
29USC §794,RehabilitationActof1973,Section504
42USC §11431etseq,McKinney-VentoHomelessAssistanceAct
105ILCS5/2-3.13a,5/10-20.12,5/10-20.59,5/10-22.5a,5/14-1.02,5/14-1.03a,5/26-1,5/26-2,and 5/27-8.1.
105ILCS10/8.1,Ill.SchoolStudentRecordsAct.
105ILCS45/,EducationforHomelessChildrenAct.
105ILCS70/,EducationalOpportunityforMilitaryChildrenAct
325ILCS50/,MissingChildrenRecordsAct
325ILCS55/,MissingChildrenRegistrationLaw
410ILCS315/2,CommunicableDiseasePreventionAct.
20Ill.Admin.CodePart1290,MissingPersonBirthRecordsandSchoolRegistration.
23IllAdminCodePart226,SpecialEducation
23IllAdminCodePart375,StudentRecords
CROSSREF:4:110(Transportation);6:30(OrganizationofInstruction),6:110(Programsfor StudentsAtRiskofAcademicFailureand/orDroppingOutofSchoolandGraduationIncentives Program),6:135(AcceleratedPlacementProgram),6:140(EducationofHomelessChildren),7:60 (Residence),7:70(AttendanceandTruancy),7:100(Health,Eye,andDentalExaminations; Immunizations;andExclusionofStudents),7:340(StudentRecords)
ResidentStudents OnlystudentswhoareresidentsoftheDistrictmayattendaDistrictschoolwithoutatuitioncharge, exceptasotherwiseprovidedbeloworinStatelaw Astudent'sresidenceisthesameastheperson whohaslegalcustodyofthestudent
Apersonassertinglegalcustodyoverastudent,whoisnotthechild'snaturaloradoptiveparent,shall completeasignedstatement,stating:(a)thatheorshehasassumedandexerciseslegal responsibilityforthechild,(b)thereasonthechildliveswithhimorher,otherthantoreceivean educationintheDistrict,and(c)thatheorsheexercisesfullcontroloverthechildregardingdaily educationalandmedicaldecisionsincaseofemergency IftheDistrictknowsthecurrentaddressof thechild'snaturaloradoptiveparent,theDistrictshallrequestinwritingthatthepersoncompletea signedstatementoraffidavitstating:(a)theroleandresponsibilityofthepersonwithwhomtheirchild isliving,and(b)thatthepersonwithwhomthechildislivinghasfullcontroloverthechildregarding dailyeducationalandmedicaldecisionsincaseofemergency.
AstudentwhosefamilymovesoutoftheDistrictduringtheschoolyearwillbepermittedtoattend schoolfortheremainderoftheyearwithoutpaymentoftuition Thefamilyisresponsiblefor transportation
Whenastudent'schangeofresidenceisduetothemilitaryserviceobligationofthestudent'slegal custodian,thestudent'sresidenceisdeemedtobeunchangedforthedurationofthecustodian's militaryserviceobligationifthestudent'scustodianmadeawrittenrequest TheDistrict,however,is notresponsibleforthestudent'stransportationtoorfromschool.
If,atthetimeofenrollment,adependentchildofmilitarypersonnelishousedintemporaryhousing locatedoutsideoftheDistrict,butwillbelivingwithintheDistrictwithinsixmonthsafterthetimeof initialenrollment,thechildisallowedtoenroll,subjecttotherequirementsofStatelaw,andmustnot bechargedtuition.
ResidenceofStudentswithDisabilities Theresidenceofachildwithadisabilityisdeterminedinaccordancewith105ILCS5/14-111,514111a,and5/14-111b
AdmissionofNonresidentStudentsPursuanttoanAgreementorOrder
NonresidentstudentsmayattendDistrictschoolspursuantto:
1. Awrittenagreementwithanadjacentschooldistricttoprovidefortuition-freeattendancebya studentofthatdistrict,providedboththeSuperintendentordesigneeandtheadjacentdistrict determinethatthestudent'shealthandsafetywillbeservedbysuchattendance.
2. Awrittenagreementwithculturalexchangeorganizationsandinstitutionssupportedbycharityto providefortuition-freeattendancebyforeignexchangestudentsandnonresidentpupilsof charitableinstitutions.
3 Accordingtoanintergovernmentalagreement,including,butnotlimitedto,anagreementfor interdistricttransferofstudentswhoareparents,expectantparents,orvictimsofdomesticor sexualviolenceunder105ILCS5/26A
4 WheneveranyStateorfederallaworacourtordermandatestheacceptanceofanonresident student HomelessChildren
Anyhomelesschildshallbeimmediatelyadmitted,evenifthechildorchild'sparent/guardianisunable
toproducerecordsnormallyrequiredtoestablishresidency.BoardofEducationpolicy6:140, EducationofHomelessChildren,anditsimplementingadministrativeprocedure,governthe enrollmentofhomelesschildren
ChallengingaStudent'sResidenceStatus IftheSuperintendentordesigneedeterminesthatastudentattendingschoolonatuition-freebasisis anonresidentoftheDistrictforwhomtuitionisrequiredtobecharged,heorsheonbehalfofthe BoardofEducationshallnotifythepersonwhoenrolledthestudentofthetuitionamountthatisdue. ThenoticeshalldetailthespecificreasonswhytheBoardbelievesthatthestudentisanonresidentof theDistrictandshallbegivenbycertifiedmail,returnreceiptrequested Thepersonwhoenrolledthe studentmaychallengethisdeterminationandrequestahearingasprovidedbytheSchoolCode,105 ILCS5/10-2012b
LEGALREF.: 42U.S.C.§11431etseq.,McKinney-VentoHomelessAssistanceAct.
105ILCS5/10-20.12a,5/10-20.12b,5/10-22.5,5/10-22.5a,5/14-1.11,5/14-1.11a,5/14-1.11b,and 5/26A.
105ILCS45/,EducationforHomelessChildrenAct
105ILCS70/,EducationalOpportunityforMilitaryChildrenAct 23IllAdminCode§1240
IsraelS byOwensv Bd ofEduc ofOakParkandRiverForestHighSch Dist 200,235IllApp3d 652(5thDist 1992)
JoelR.v.BoardofEducationofManheimSchoolDistrict83,292Ill.App.3d607(1stDist.1997).
Krautv.Rachford,51Ill.App.3d206(1stDist.1977).
CROSSREF:6:140(EducationofHomelessChildren),7:50(SchoolAdmissionsandStudent TransfersToandFromNon-DistrictSchools),7:70(AttendanceandTruancy),7:255(StudentsWho areParents,ExpectantParents,orVictimsofDomesticorSexualViolence)
Adopted:June9,2025
CompulsorySchoolAttendance Thispolicyappliestoindividualswhohavecustodyorcontrolofachild:(a)betweentheagesofsix (onorbeforeSeptember1)and17years(unlessthechildhasgraduatedfromhighschool),or(b)who isenrolledinanyofgradeskindergartenthrough8inthepublicschoolregardlessofage Subjectto specificrequirementsinStatelaw,thefollowingchildrenarenotrequiredtoattendpublicschool:(1) anychildattendingaprivateschool(includingahomeschool)orparochialschool,(2)anychildwhois physicallyormentallyunabletoattendschool(includingapregnantstudentsufferingmedical complicationsascertifiedbyherphysician),(3)anychildlawfullyandnecessarilyemployed,(4)any childover12andunder14yearsofagewhileinconfirmationclasses,and(5)anychildabsent becauseofreligiousreasons,includingtoobserveareligiousholiday,forreligiousinstruction,or becausehisorherreligionforbidssecularactivityonaparticularday(s)ortimeofday.
Theparent/guardianofastudentwhoisenrolledmustauthorizeallabsencesfromschoolandnotify theschoolinadvanceoratthetimeofthestudent'sabsence.Avalidcauseforabsenceincludes illness(includingmentalorbehavioralhealthofthestudent),attendanceataverifiedmedicalor therapeuticappointment(includingavictimservicesprovider),observanceofareligiousholiday, deathintheimmediatefamily,attendanceatacivicevent,familyemergency,othersituationsbeyond thecontrolofthestudentasdeterminedbytheBoard,othercircumstancesthatcausereasonable concerntotheparent/guardianforthestudent’smental,emotional,orphysicalhealthorsafety,orother reasonasapprovedbytheSuperintendentordesignee Forstudentswhoareparents,expectant parents,orvictimsofdomesticorsexualviolence,validcauseforabsencealsoincludesthefulfillment ofaparentingresponsibilityandaddressingcircumstancesresultingfromdomesticorsexual violence Studentsabsentforavalidcausemaymakeupmissedhomeworkandclasswork assignmentsinareasonabletimeframe
AbsenteeismandTruancyProgram TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallmanageanabsenteeismandtruancyprograminaccordance withtheSchoolCodeandBoardofEducationpolicy Theprogramshallincludebutnotbelimitedto:
1. Aprotocolforexcusingastudentfromattendancewhoisnecessarilyandlawfullyemployed.The Superintendentordesigneeisauthorizedtodeterminewhenthestudent'sabsenceisjustified.
2. Aprotocolforexcusingastudentingrades6through8fromattendancetosoundTapsata militaryhonorsfuneralheldinIllinoisforadeceasedveteran.
3 Aprotocolforexcusingastudentfromattendanceonaparticularday(s)orataparticulartimeof daywhenhis/herparent/guardianisanactivedutymemberoftheuniformedservicesandhas beencalledtodutyfor,isonleavefrom,orhasimmediatelyreturnedfromdeploymenttoa combatzoneorcombat-supportpostings.
4 Aprocesstotelephone,withintwohoursafterthefirstclass,theparents/guardiansofstudentsin grade8orbelowwhoareabsentwithoutpriorparent/guardiannotification
5. Aprocesstoidentifyandtrackstudentswhoaretruants,chronicorhabitualtruants,ortruant minorsasdefinedin105ILCS5/26-2a
6. Adescriptionofdiagnosticproceduresforidentifyingthecause(s)ofastudent'sunexcused absenteeism,includinginterviewswiththestudent,hisorherparent(s)/guardian(s),andstaff membersorotherpeoplewhomayhaveinformationaboutthereasonsforthestudent's attendanceproblem.
7 Theidentificationofsupportiveservicesthatmaybeofferedtotruant,chronicallytruant,or chronicallyabsentstudents,includingparent-teacherconferences,studentand/orfamily counseling,andinformationaboutavailablecommunityservicesrelevanttosuchstudents' needs.SeeBoardpolicy6:110,ProgramsforStudentsAtRiskofAcademicFailureand/or DroppingOutofSchoolandGraduationIncentivesProgram
8. Aprocessforthecollectionandreviewofchronicabsencedataandto:
a. Determinewhatsystemsofsupportandresourcesareneededtoengagechronically absentstudentsandtheirfamilies,and
b. Encouragethehabitofdailyattendanceandpromotesuccess.
9 Reasonableeffortstoprovideongoingprofessionaldevelopmenttoallschoolpersonnel,Board members,andschoolresourceofficersontheappropriateandavailablesupportiveservicesfor thepromotionofstudentattendanceandengagement
10. Aprocesstorequesttheassistanceandresourcesofoutsideagencies,suchas,thejuvenile officerofthelocalpolicedepartmentorthetruantofficeoftheappropriateRegionalOfficeof Education,iftruancycontinuesaftersupportiveserviceshavebeenoffered
11. Aprotocolforcooperatingwithnon-DistrictagenciesincludingCountyormunicipalauthorities, theRegionalSuperintendent,truantofficers,theCommunityTruancyReviewBoard,anda comprehensivecommunitybasedyouthserviceagency.Anydisclosureofschoolstudent recordsmustbeconsistentwithBoardpolicy7:340,StudentRecords,aswellasStateand federallawconcerningschoolstudentrecords
12. Anacknowledgementthatnopunitiveaction,includingout-of-schoolsuspensions,expulsions,or courtaction,shallbetakenagainstatruantminorforhisorhertruancyunlessavailable supportiveservicesandotherschoolresourceshavebeenprovidedtothestudent.
13 Thecriteriatodeterminewhetherastudent'snon-attendanceisduetoextraordinary circumstancesshallincludeeconomicormedicalnecessityorfamilyhardshipandsuchother criteriathattheSuperintendentbelievesqualifies.
Updating PursuanttoStatelawandBoardpolicy2:240,BoardPolicyDevelopment,theBoardupdatesthis policyatleastonceeverytwoyears TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallassisttheBoardwithits update.
LEGALREF:
105ILCS5/22-92and5/26-1through5/26-3,5/26-5through5/26-16,5/26-18,and5/26A
705ILCS405/3-335,JuvenileCourtActof1987
23Ill.Admin.Code§§1.242and1.290.
CROSSREF.:5:100(StaffDevelopmentProgram),6:110(ProgramsforStudentsAtRiskof AcademicFailureand/orDroppingOutofSchoolandGraduationIncentivesProgram),6:150(Home andHospitalInstruction),7:10(EqualEducationalOpportunities),7:50(SchoolAdmissionsand StudentTransfersToandFromNon-DistrictSchools),7:60(Residence),7:80(ReleaseTimefor ReligiousInstruction/Observance),7:190(StudentBehavior),7:255(StudentsWhoareParents, ExpectantParents,orVictimsofDomesticorSexualViolence),7:340(StudentRecords)
Adopted:June9,2025
BrookwoodSD167
7:80ReleaseTimeforReligiousInstruction/Observance Astudentshallbereleasedfromschool,asanexcusedabsence,becauseofreligiousreasons, includingtoobserveareligiousholiday,forreligiousinstruction,orbecausethestudent’sreligion forbidssecularactivityonaparticularday(s)ortimeofday Thestudent'sparent/guardianmustgive writtennoticetotheBuildingPrincipalatleast5calendardaysbeforethestudent'santicipated absence(s)
TheSuperintendentordesigneeshalldevelopanddistributetoteachersappropriateprocedures regardingstudentabsencesforreligiousreasons,includinghowteachersarenotifiedofastudent’s impendingabsence,andtheStatelawrequirementthatteachersprovidethestudentwithan equivalentopportunitytomakeupanyexamination,study,orworkrequirement
LEGALREF:
105ILCS5/26-1and5/26-2b
775ILCS35/,ReligiousFreedomRestorationAct.
CROSSREF.:7:70(AttendanceandTruancy)
Adopted:February14,2022
BrookwoodSD167
Forsafetyandsecurityreasons,apriorwrittenororalconsentofastudent'scustodialparent/guardian isrequiredbeforeastudentisreleasedduringschoolhours:(1)atanytimebeforetheregular dismissaltimeoratanytimebeforeschoolisotherwiseofficiallyclosed,and/or(2)toanyperson otherthanacustodialparent/guardian
EarlyDismissalAnnouncement TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallmakereasonableeffortstoissueanannouncementwheneverit isnecessarytocloseschoolearlyduetoinclementweatherorotherreason
CROSSREF.:4:170(Safety)
ADOPTED:March18,2013
BrookwoodSD167
RequiredHealthExaminationsandImmunizations Astudent'sparents/guardiansshallpresentproofthatthestudentreceivedahealthexamination,with proofoftheimmunizationsagainst,andscreeningsfor,preventablecommunicablediseases,as requiredbytheIll DepartmentofPublicHealth(IDPH),withinoneyearpriorto:
1 Enteringkindergartenorthefirstgrade;
2. Enteringthesixthgrade;and
3. EnrollinginanIllinoisschool,regardlessofthestudent'sgrade(includingnurseryschool,special education,HeadStartprogramsoperatedbyelementaryorsecondaryschools,andstudents transferringintoIllinoisfromout-of-stateorout-of-country).
Proofofimmunizationagainstmeningococcaldiseaseisrequiredforstudentsingrade6.
AsrequiredbyStatelaw:
1 Healthexaminationsmustbeperformedbyaphysicianlicensedtopracticemedicineinallofits branches,anadvancedpracticeregisterednurse,oraphysicianassistantwhohasbeen delegatedtheperformanceofhealthexaminationsbyasupervisingphysician
2 Adiabetesscreeningisarequiredpartofeachhealthexamination;diabetestestingisnot required
3. Anage-appropriatedevelopmentalscreeningandanage-appropriatesocialandemotional screeningarerequiredpartsofeachhealthexamination.Astudentwillnotbeexcludedfrom schoolduetohisorherparent/guardian’sfailuretoobtainadevelopmentalscreeningorasocial andemotionalscreening.
4. Beforeadmissionandinconjunctionwithrequiredphysicalexaminations,parents/guardiansof childrenbetweentheagesofoneandsevenyearsmustprovideastatementfromaphysician thattheirchildwas"risk-assessed"orscreenedforleadpoisoning.
5 TheIDPHwillprovideallstudentsenteringsixthgradeandtheirparents/guardiansinformation aboutthelinkbetweenhumanpapillomavirus(HPV)andHPV-relatedcancersandthe availabilityoftheHPVvaccine
6 TheDistrictwillprovideinformationalmaterialsregardinginfluenzaandinfluenzavaccinations developed,provided,orapprovedbytheIDPHwhenitprovidesinformationonimmunizations, infectiousdiseases,medications,orotherschoolhealthissuestostudents’parents/guardians
Unlessanexemptionorextensionapplies,thefailuretocomplywiththeaboverequirementsby October15ofthecurrentschoolyearwillresultinthestudent'sexclusionfromschooluntiltherequired healthformsarepresentedtotheDistrict NewstudentswhoregisterafterOctober15ofthecurrent schoolyearshallhave30daysfollowingregistrationtocomplywiththehealthexaminationand immunizationregulations Ifamedicalreasonpreventsastudentfromreceivingarequired immunizationbyOctober15,thestudentmustpresent,byOctober15,animmunizationscheduleand astatementofthemedicalreasonscausingthedelay Thescheduleandstatementofmedical reasonsmustbesignedbythephysician,advancedpracticeregisterednurse,physicianassistant,or localhealthdepartmentresponsibleforadministeringtheimmunizations.
Astudenttransferringfromout-of-statewhodoesnothavetherequiredproofofimmunizationsby October15mayattendclassesonlyifheorshehasproofthatanappointmentfortherequired vaccinationsisscheduledwithapartyauthorizedtosubmitproofoftherequiredvaccinations.Ifthe requiredproofofvaccinationisnotsubmittedwithin30daysafterthestudentispermittedtoattend classes,thestudentmaynolongerattendclassesuntilproofofthevaccinationsisproperlysubmitted.
EyeExamination Parents/guardiansareencouragedtohavetheirchildrenundergoaneyeexaminationwheneverhealth examinationsarerequired.
Parents/guardiansofstudentsenteringkindergartenoranIllinoisschoolforthefirsttimeshallpresent proofbeforeOctober15ofthecurrentschoolyearthatthestudentreceivedaneyeexaminationwithin oneyearpriortoentryofkindergartenortheschool.Aphysicianlicensedtopracticemedicineinallof itsbranches,oralicensedoptometrist,mustperformtherequiredeyeexamination.
IfastudentfailstopresentproofbyOctober15,theschoolmayholdthestudent'sreportcarduntilthe studentpresentsproof:(1)ofacompletedeyeexamination,or(2)thataneyeexaminationwilltake placewithin60daysafterOctober15.TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallensurethat parents/guardiansarenotifiedofthiseyeexaminationrequirementincompliancewiththerulesofthe IDPH.Schoolsshallnotexcludeastudentfromattendingschoolduetofailuretoobtainaneye examination.
DentalExamination Allchildreninkindergartenandthesecondandsixthgradesmustpresentproofofhavingbeen examinedbyalicenseddentistbeforeMay15ofthecurrentschoolyearinaccordancewithrules adoptedbytheIDPH.
IfachildinthesecondorsixthgradefailstopresentproofbyMay15,theschoolmayholdthechild's reportcarduntilthechildpresentsproof:(1)ofacompleteddentalexamination,or(2)thatadental examinationwilltakeplacewithin60daysafterMay15.TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallensure thatparents/guardiansarenotifiedofthisdentalexaminationrequirementatleast60daysbeforeMay 15ofeachschoolyear.
Exemptions InaccordancewithrulesadoptedbytheIDPH,astudentwillbeexemptedfromthispolicy's requirementsfor:
1 Religiousgrounds,ifthestudent’sparents/guardianspresenttheIDPH’sCertificateofReligious ExemptionformtotheSuperintendentordesignee WhenaCertificateofReligiousExemption formispresented,theSuperintendentordesigneeshallimmediatelyinformthe parents/guardiansofexclusionprocedurespursuanttoBoardpolicy7:280,Communicableand ChronicInfectiousDisease,andStaterulesifthereisanoutbreakofoneormorediseases fromwhichthestudentisnotprotected;
2. Healthexaminationorimmunizationrequirementsonmedicalgrounds,iftheexamining physician,advancedpracticeregisterednurse,orphysicianassistantprovideswritten verification.
3 Eyeexaminationrequirement,ifthestudent’sparents/guardiansshowanundueburdenorlack ofaccesstoaphysicianlicensedtopracticemedicineinallofitsbrancheswhoprovideseye examinationsoralicensedoptometrist.
4 Dentalexaminationrequirement,ifthestudent’sparents/guardiansshowanundueburdenora lackofaccesstoadentist
HomelessChild Anyhomelesschildshallbeimmediatelyadmitted,evenifthechildorchild'sparent/guardianisunable toproduceimmunizationandhealthrecordsnormallyrequiredforenrollment.Boardpolicy6:140, EducationofHomelessChildren,governstheenrollmentofhomelesschildren LEGALREF:
42U.S.C.§11431etseq.,McKinney-VentoHomelessAssistanceAct.
105ILCS5/27-8.1and45/1-20.
410ILCS45/71,LeadPoisoningPreventionAct
410ILCS315/2e,CommunicableDiseasePreventionAct
23IllAdminCode§1530
77Ill.Admin.CodePart664,Socio-EmotionalandDevelopmentalScreening.
77Ill.Admin.CodePart665,ChildandStudentHealthExaminationandImmunization.
77Ill.Admin.CodePart690,ControlofNotifiableDiseasesandConditionsCode.
CROSSREF:6:30(OrganizationofInstruction),6:140(EducationofHomelessChildren),6:180 (ExtendedInstructionalPrograms),7:50(SchoolAdmissionsandStudentTransfersToandFrom Non-DistrictSchools),7:280(CommunicableandChronicInfectiousDisease)
Adopted:December16,2024
BrookwoodSD167
7:130StudentRightsandResponsibilities AllstudentsareentitledtoenjoytherightsprotectedbytheUS andIllinoisConstitutionsandlawsfor personsoftheirageandmaturityinaschoolsetting Studentsshouldexercisetheserightsreasonably andavoidviolatingtherightsofothers StudentswhoviolatetherightsofothersorviolateDistrict policiesorruleswillbesubjecttodisciplinarymeasures
Studentsmay,duringtheschoolday,duringnoninstructionaltime,voluntarilyengageinindividuallyor collectivelyinitiated,non-disruptiveprayerorreligious-basedmeetingsthat,consistentwiththeFree ExerciseandEstablishmentClausesoftheUS andIllinoisConstitutions,arenotsponsored, promoted,orendorsedinanymannerbytheschooloranyschoolemployee Noninstructionaltime meanstimesetasidebyaschoolbeforeactualclassroominstructionbeginsorafteractualclassroom instructionends.
LEGALREF:
20USC §7904
105ILCS20/5
Tinkerv.DesMoinesIndependentSchoolDistrict,89S.Ct.733(1969).
CROSSREF.:7:140(SearchandSeizure),7:150(AgencyandPoliceInterviews),7:160(Student Appearance),7:190(StudentBehavior)
Adopted:June8,2020
BrookwoodSD167
Inordertomaintainorderandsecurityintheschools,schoolauthoritiesareauthorizedtoconduct reasonablesearchesofschoolpropertyandequipment,aswellasofstudentsandtheirpersonal effects "Schoolauthorities"includesschoolliaisonpoliceofficers
SchoolPropertyandEquipmentaswellasPersonalEffectsLeftTherebyStudents
Schoolauthoritiesmayinspectandsearchschoolpropertyandequipmentownedorcontrolledbythe school(suchas,lockers,desks,andparkinglots),aswellaspersonaleffectslefttherebyastudent, withoutnoticetoortheconsentofthestudent Studentshavenoreasonableexpectationofprivacyin theseplacesorareasorintheirpersonaleffectsleftthere
TheSuperintendentmayrequesttheassistanceoflawenforcementofficialstoconductinspections andsearchesoflockers,desks,parkinglots,andotherschoolpropertyandequipmentforillegal drugs,weapons,orotherillegalordangeroussubstancesormaterials,includingsearchesconducted throughtheuseofspeciallytraineddogs
Students Schoolauthoritiesmaysearchastudentand/orthestudent'spersonaleffectsinthestudent's possession(suchas,purses,wallets,knapsacks,bookbags,lunchboxes,etc.)whenthereisa reasonablegroundforsuspectingthatthesearchwillproduceevidencetheparticularstudenthas violatedorisviolatingeitherthelawortheDistrict'sstudentconductrules Thesearchitselfmustbe conductedinamannerthatisreasonablyrelatedtoitsobjectiveandnotexcessivelyintrusiveinlightof thestudent'sageandsex,andthenatureoftheinfraction
Whenfeasible,thesearchshouldbeconductedasfollows:
1. Outsidetheviewofothers,includingstudents,
2 Inthepresenceofaschooladministratororadultwitness,and
3 Byacertificatedemployeeorliaisonpoliceofficerofthesamesexasthestudent
Immediatelyfollowingasearch,awrittenreportshallbemadebytheschoolauthoritywhoconducted thesearch,andgiventotheSuperintendent
SeizureofProperty
IfasearchproducesevidencethatthestudenthasviolatedorisviolatingeitherthelawortheDistrict's policiesorrules,suchevidencemaybeseizedandimpoundedbyschoolauthorities,anddisciplinary actionmaybetaken.Whenappropriate,suchevidencemaybetransferredtolawenforcement authorities.
NotificationRegardingStudentAccountsorProfilesonSocialNetworkingWebsites TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallnotifystudentsandtheirparents/guardiansofeachofthe followinginaccordancewiththeRighttoPrivacyintheSchoolSettingAct,105ILCS75/:
1 Schoolofficialsmaynotrequestorrequireastudentorhisorherparent/guardiantoprovidea passwordorotherrelatedaccountinformationtogainaccesstothestudent'saccountorprofile onasocialnetworkingwebsite.
2 Schoolofficialsmayconductaninvestigationorrequireastudenttocooperateinan investigationifthereisspecificinformationaboutactivityonthestudent'saccountonasocial networkingwebsitethatviolatesaschooldisciplinaryruleorpolicy Inthecourseofan investigation,thestudentmayberequiredtosharethecontentthatisreportedinordertoallow schoolofficialstomakeafactualdetermination.
105ILCS5/10-20.14,5/10-22.6,and5/10-22.10a.
RighttoPrivacyintheSchoolSettingAct,105ILCS75/
Cornfieldv ConsolidatedHighSchoolDist No 230,991F2d1316(7thCir 1993)
Peoplev Dilworth,169Ill2d195(1996),cert denied,116SCt 1692(1996)
Peoplev Pruitt,278IllApp3d194(1stDist 1996),app denied,667NE 2d1061(IllApp1,1996)
T.L.O.v.NewJersey,469U.S.325(1985).
VernoniaSchoolDist.47Jv.Acton,515U.S.646(1995).
SaffordUnifiedSchoolDist.No.1v.Redding,557U.S.364(2009).
CROSSREF:7:130(StudentRightsandResponsibilities),7:150(AgencyandPoliceInterviews), 7:190(StudentBehavior)
Adopted:January11,2021
BrookwoodSD167
7:150AgencyandPoliceInterviews TheSuperintendentshalldevelopprocedurestomanagerequestsbyagencyofficialsorpolice officerstointerviewstudentsatschool Procedureswill:
1 Recognizeindividualstudentrightsandprivacy,
2. Recognizethepotentialimpactaninterviewmayhaveonanindividualstudent,
3 Minimizepotentialdisruption,
4. Fosteracooperativerelationshipwithpublicagenciesandlawenforcement,and
5 ComplywithStatelawincluding,butnotlimitedto,ensuringthatbeforealawenforcement officer,schoolresourceofficer,orotherschoolsecuritypersondetainsandquestionsonschool grounds astudentunder18yearsofagewhoissuspectedofcommittingacriminalact,the Superintendentordesigneewill:
a. Notifyorattempttonotifythestudent’sparent/guardiananddocumentthetimeandmanner inwriting;
b Makereasonableeffortstoensurethestudent’sparent/guardianispresentduring questioningor,iftheyarenotpresent,ensurethatschoolemployees(including,butnot limitedto,aschoolsocialworker,psychologist,nurse,counselor,oranyothermental healthprofessional)arepresentduringthequestioning;and
c Ifpracticable,makereasonableeffortstoensureatrainedlawenforcementofficerto promotesafeinteractionsandcommunicationswiththestudentispresentduring questioning
LEGALREF:
105ILCS5/10-20.64,5/22-88.
55ILCS80/,Children'sAdvocacyCenterAct.
325ILCS5/,AbusedandNeglectedChildReportingAct.
720ILCS5/31-1etseq,InterferencewithPublicOfficersAct
725ILCS120/,RightsofCrimeVictimsandWitnessesAct
CROSSREF:5:90(AbusedandNeglectedChildReporting),7:130(StudentRightsand Responsibilities),7:140(SearchandSeizure),7:190(StudentBehavior)
Adopted:February14,2022
7:160StudentAppearance Astudent’sappearance,includingdressandhygiene,mustnotdisrupttheeducationalprocessor compromisestandardsofhealthandsafety TheDistrictdoesnotprohibithairstyleshistorically associatedwithrace,ethnicity,orhairtexture,including,butnotlimitedto,protectivehairstylessuchas braids,locks,andtwists TheDistrictalsodoesnotprohibittherightofastudenttowearor accessorizethestudent'sgraduationattirewithitemsassociatedwiththestudent'scultural,ethnic,or religiousidentityorothercharacteristicorcategoryprotectedundertheIll HumanRightsAct,775 ILCS5/1-103(Q).Studentswhodisrupttheeducationalprocessorcompromisestandardsofhealth andsafetymustmodifytheirappearance.Proceduresforguidingstudentappearancewillbe developedbytheSuperintendentordesigneeandincludedintheStudentHandbook(s).
LEGALREF.: 105ILCS5/2-325and5/10-2225b
Tinkerv DesMoinesIndep Sch Dist,393US 503(1969)
CROSSREF:7:10(EqualEducationalOpportunities),7:130(StudentRightsandResponsibilities), 7:190(StudentBehavior)
Adopted:December11,2023
BrookwoodSD167
7:170Vandalism AllemployeeswillreporttothePrincipalanyincidentsofvandalismofpropertybelongingtothe District
ThePrincipalwillsubmittotheSuperintendentafullanddetailedreportofanyvandalismordamage toanyschoolproperty
TheBoardwilltakenecessarymeasurestoprotectschoolfacilities,equipment,andotherproperty againstvandalismand,ifnecessary,willresorttoitslegalrightstoprosecutevandals Parentsof studentswhodestroyorvandalizeanyschoolpropertywillbemonetarilyresponsibleforitsrepairor replacement,asprovidedforintheParentResponsibilityLaw
LEGALREF:
740ILCS115/,ParentalResponsibilityLaw.
CROSSREF.:7:130(StudentRightsandResponsibilities),7:190(StudentBehavior)
Adopted:August12,2024
BrookwoodSD167
Bullying,intimidation,andharassmentdiminishastudent’sabilitytolearnandaschool’sabilityto educate Preventingstudentsfromengaginginthesedisruptivebehaviorsandprovidingallstudents equalaccesstoasafe,non-hostilelearningenvironmentareimportantDistrictgoals
Bullyingonthebasisofactualorperceivedrace,color,religion,sex,nationalorigin,ancestry,physical appearance,socioeconomicstatus,academicstatus,pregnancy,parentingstatus,homelessness, age,maritalstatus,physicalormentaldisability,militarystatus,sexualorientation,gender-related identityorexpression,unfavorabledischargefrommilitaryservice,orderofprotectionstatus, associationwithapersonorgroupwithoneormoreoftheaforementionedactualorperceived characteristics,oranyotherdistinguishingcharacteristicisprohibitedineachofthefollowing situations:
1 Duringanyschool-sponsorededucationprogramoractivity
2 Whileinschool,onschoolproperty,onschoolbusesorotherschoolvehicles,atdesignated schoolbusstopswaitingfortheschoolbus,oratschool-sponsoredorschool-sanctionedevents oractivities
3. Throughthetransmissionofinformationfromaschoolcomputer,aschoolcomputernetwork,or othersimilarelectronicschoolequipment.
4. Throughthetransmissionofinformationfromacomputerthatisaccessedatanonschoolrelatedlocation,activity,function,orprogramorfromtheuseoftechnologyoranelectronic devicethatisnotowned,leased,orusedbytheSchoolDistrictorschoolifthebullyingcausesa substantialdisruptiontotheeducationalprocessororderlyoperationofaschool.This paragraph(item#4)appliesonlywhenaschooladministratororteacherreceivesareportthat bullyingthroughthismeanshasoccurred;itdoesnotrequirestaffmemberstomonitorany nonschool-relatedactivity,function,orprogram
Definitionsfrom105ILCS5/27-23.7
Bullyingincludescyberbullyingandmeansanysevereorpervasivephysicalorverbalactorconduct, includingcommunicationsmadeinwritingorelectronically,directedtowardastudentorstudentsthat hasorcanbereasonablypredictedtohavetheeffectofoneormoreofthefollowing:
1. Placingthestudentorstudentsinreasonablefearofharmtothestudent’sorstudents’personor property;
2 Causingasubstantiallydetrimentaleffectonthestudent’sorstudents’physicalormentalhealth;
3 Substantiallyinterferingwiththestudent’sorstudents’academicperformance;or
4. Substantiallyinterferingwiththestudent’sorstudents’abilitytoparticipateinorbenefitfromthe services,activities,orprivilegesprovidedbyaschool.
Bullyingmaytakevariousforms,includingwithoutlimitationoneormoreofthefollowing:harassment, threats,intimidation,stalking,physicalviolence,sexualharassment,sexualviolence,theft,public humiliation,destructionofproperty,orretaliationforassertingoralleginganactofbullying.Thislistis meanttobeillustrativeandnon-exhaustive.
Cyberbullyingmeansbullyingthroughtheuseoftechnologyoranyelectroniccommunication, includingwithoutlimitationanytransferofsigns,signals,writing,images,sounds,data,orintelligence ofanynaturetransmittedinwholeorinpartbyawire,radio,electromagneticsystem,photo-electronic system,orphoto-opticalsystem,includingwithoutlimitationelectronicmail,Internetcommunications, instantmessages,orfacsimilecommunications Cyberbullyingincludesthecreationofawebpageor webloginwhichthecreatorassumestheidentityofanotherpersonortheknowingimpersonationof anotherpersonastheauthorofpostedcontentormessagesifthecreationorimpersonationcreates anyoftheeffectsenumeratedinthedefinitionofbullying.Cyberbullyingalsoincludesthedistribution
byelectronicmeansofacommunicationtomorethanonepersonorthepostingofmaterialonan electronicmediumthatmaybeaccessedbyoneormorepersonsifthedistributionorpostingcreates anyoftheeffectsenumeratedinthedefinitionofbullying
Restorativemeasuresmeansacontinuumofschool-basedalternativestoexclusionarydiscipline, suchassuspensionsandexpulsions,that:(i)areadaptedtotheparticularneedsoftheschooland community,(ii)contributetomaintainingschoolsafety,(iii)protecttheintegrityofapositiveand productivelearningclimate,(iv)teachstudentsthepersonalandinterpersonalskillstheywillneedto besuccessfulinschoolandsociety,(v)servetobuildandrestorerelationshipsamongstudents, families,schools,andcommunities,(vi)reducethelikelihoodoffuturedisruptionbybalancing accountabilitywithanunderstandingofstudents’behavioralhealthneedsinordertokeepstudentsin school,and(vii)increasestudentaccountabilityiftheincidentofbullyingisbasedonreligion,race, ethnicity,oranyothercategorythatisidentifiedintheIll.HumanRightsAct.
Schoolpersonnelmeanspersonsemployedby,oncontractwith,orwhovolunteerinaschooldistrict, includingwithoutlimitationschoolandschooldistrictadministrators,teachers,schoolsocialworkers, schoolcounselors,schoolpsychologists,schoolnurses,cafeteriaworkers,custodians,busdrivers, schoolresourceofficers,andsecurityguards.
BullyingPreventionandResponsePlan TheSuperintendentordesigneeshalldevelopandmaintainabullyingpreventionandresponseplan thatadvancestheDistrict’sgoalofprovidingallstudentswithasafelearningenvironmentfreeof bullyingandharassment Thisplanmustbeconsistentwiththerequirementslistedbelow
1 Usingthedefinitionofbullyingasprovidedinthispolicy,theSuperintendentordesigneeshall emphasizetotheschoolcommunitythat:(1)theDistrictprohibitsbullying,and(2)allstudents shouldconductthemselveswithaproperregardfortherightsandwelfareofotherstudents.This mayincludeaprocessforcommendingoracknowledgingstudentsfordemonstrating appropriatebehavior.
2 BullyingiscontrarytoStatelawandthepolicyofthisDistrict However,nothingintheDistrict’s bullyingpreventionandresponseplanisintendedtoinfringeuponanyrighttoexercisefree expressionorthefreeexerciseofreligionorreligiouslybasedviewsprotectedundertheFirst AmendmenttotheU.S.ConstitutionorunderSection3ofArticleIoftheIllinoisConstitution.
3 Studentsareencouragedtoimmediatelyreportbullying Areportmaybemadeorallyorin writingtotheNondiscriminationCoordinator,TitleIXCoordinator,BuildingPrincipal,Assistant BuildingPrincipal,DeanofStudents,aComplaintManager,oranystaffmemberwithwhomthe studentiscomfortablespeaking Anyone,includingstaffmembersandparents/guardians,who hasinformationaboutactualorthreatenedbullyingisencouragedtoreportittotheDistrict namedofficialsoranystaffmember.TheDistrictnamedofficialsandallstaffmembersare availableforhelpwithabullyortomakeareportaboutbullying.Anonymousreportsarealso accepted;however,thisshallnotbeconstruedtopermitformaldisciplinaryactionsolelyonthe basisofananonymousreport.
NondiscriminationCoordinator:
708-758-5190
ComplaintManagers:
KathyHatczel, CurriculumDirector
201GlenwoodDyerRd,
Glenwood,IL60425
khatczel@brookwood167.org
708-758-5190
708-758-5190
LynnPerry, DirectorofStudentSupport Services/SpecialEd.
201GlenwoodDyerRd, Glenwood,IL60425
lynn.perry@brookwood167.org
708-758-5190
4 ConsistentwithfederalandStatelawsandrulesgoverningstudentprivacyrights,the parents/guardiansofallstudentsinvolvedinanallegedincidentofbullyingwillbenotifiedof such,alongwiththreats,suggestions,orinstancesofself-harmdeterminedtobetheresultof bullying,within24hoursaftertheschool'sadministrationismadeawareofthestudent's involvementintheincident.Asappropriate,theschool'sadministrationshallalsodiscussthe availabilityofsocialworkservices,counseling,schoolpsychologicalservices,other interventions,andrestorativemeasures.Theschoolshallmakediligenteffortstonotifyaparent orlegalguardian,utilizingallcontactinformationtheschoolhasavailableorthatcanbe reasonablyobtainedwithinthe24-hourperiod
5. TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallpromptlyinvestigateandaddressreportsofbullying,by, amongotherthings:
a. Makingallreasonableeffortstocompletetheinvestigationwithin10schooldaysafterthe datethereportofabullyingincidentwasreceivedandtakingintoconsiderationadditional relevantinformationreceivedduringthecourseoftheinvestigationaboutthereported bullyingincident.
b Involvingappropriateschoolsupportpersonnelandotherstaffpersonswithknowledge, experience,andtrainingonbullyingprevention,asdeemedappropriate,inthe investigationprocess.
c NotifyingtheBuildingPrincipalorschooladministratorordesigneeofthereported incidentofbullyingassoonaspossibleafterthereportisreceived
d. ConsistentwithfederalandStatelawsandrulesgoverningstudentprivacyrights, providingparents/guardiansofthestudentswhoarepartiestotheinvestigation informationabouttheinvestigationandanopportunitytomeetwiththeBuildingPrincipal orschooladministratororhisorherdesigneetodiscusstheinvestigation,thefindingsof theinvestigation,andtheactionstakentoaddressthereportedincidentofbullying
TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallinvestigatewhetherareportedincidentofbullyingis withinthepermissiblescopeoftheDistrict’sjurisdictionandshallrequirethattheDistrict providethevictimwithinformationregardingservicesthatareavailablewithintheDistrictand community,suchascounseling,supportservices,andotherprograms
6 TheSuperintendentordesigneeshalluseinterventionstoaddressbullying,thatmayinclude,but arenotlimitedto,schoolsocialworkservices,restorativemeasures,social-emotionalskill building,counseling,schoolpsychologicalservices,andcommunity-basedservices
7. Areprisalorretaliationagainstanypersonwhoreportsanactofbullyingisprohibited.Any person’sactofreprisalorretaliationwillbesubjecttodisciplinaryaction,uptoandincluding dischargewithregardtoemployees,orsuspensionand/orexpulsionwithregardtostudents
8. Astudentwillnotbepunishedforreportingbullyingorsupplyinginformation,eveniftheDistrict’s investigationconcludesthatnobullyingoccurred.However,apersonwhoisfoundtohavefalsely accusedanotherofbullying,asameansofretaliation,asameansofbullying,orprovidedfalse informationwillbetreatedaseither:(a)bullying,(b)studentdisciplineuptoandincluding suspensionand/orexpulsion,and/or(c)both(a)and(b)forpurposesofdeterminingany consequencesorotherappropriateremedialactions
9. TheDistrict’sbullyingpreventionandresponseplanisbasedontheengagementofarangeof schoolstakeholders,includingstudentsandparents/guardians.
10. TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallpostthispolicyontheDistrict’spubliclyaccessible website,ifany,andincludeitinthestudenthandbook,and,whereapplicable,postitwhereother policies,rules,andstandardsofconductarecurrentlyposted.Thepolicymustbedistributed annuallytoparents/guardians,students,andschoolpersonnel(includingnewemployeeswhen hired),andmustalsobeprovidedperiodicallythroughouttheschoolyeartostudentsandfaculty.
11. PursuanttoStatelawandBoardpolicy2:240,BoardPolicyDevelopment,theBoardmonitors thispolicyeverytwoyearsbyconductingareviewandre-evaluationofthispolicytomakeany necessaryandappropriaterevisions.TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallassisttheBoard withitsre-evaluationandassessmentofthispolicy’soutcomesandeffectiveness.Updatesto thispolicywillreflectanynecessaryandappropriaterevisions.Thisprocessshallinclude, withoutlimitation:
a. Thefrequencyofvictimization;
b Student,staff,andfamilyobservationsofsafetyataschool;
c Identificationofareasofaschoolwherebullyingoccurs;
d. Thetypesofbullyingutilized;and
e Bystanderinterventionorparticipation
TheevaluationprocessmayuserelevantdataandinformationthattheDistrictalreadycollects forotherpurposes Acceptabledocumentationtosatisfythere-evaluatedpolicysubmission includeoneofthefollowing:
1)Anupdatedversionofthepolicywiththeamendment/modificationdateincluded inthereferenceportionofthepolicy;
2)Ifnorevisionsaredeemednecessary,acopyofBoardminutesindicatingthatthe policywasre-evaluatedandnochangesweredeemedtobenecessary;or
3)AsignedstatementfromtheBoardPresidentindicatingthattheBoardreevaluatedthepolicyandnochangestoitwerenecessary
TheSuperintendentordesigneemustposttheinformationdevelopedasaresultofthepolicyreevaluationontheDistrict’swebsite,orifawebsiteisnotavailable,theinformationmustbe providedtoschooladministrators,Boardmembers,schoolpersonnel,parents/guardians,and students Reviewsandre-evaluationsinyearstheyareduemustbesubmittedtoISBEby September30
12. TheDistrict’sbullyingpreventionplanmustbeconsistentwithotherBoardpolicies.
13. TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallfullyinformstaffmembersoftheDistrict’sgoaltoprevent studentsfromengaginginbullyingandthemeasuresbeingusedtoaccomplishit.Thisincludes eachofthefollowing:
a. CommunicatingtheDistrict’sexpectationandStatelawrequirementthatteachersand otherlicensedemployeesmaintaindiscipline.
b Establishingtheexpectationthatstaffmembers:(1)interveneimmediatelytostopa
bullyingincidentthattheywitnessorimmediatelycontactbuildingsecurityand/orlaw enforcementiftheincidentinvolvesaweaponorotherillegalactivity,(2)reportbullying, whethertheywitnessitornot,toanadministrator,and(3)informtheadministrationof locationsonschoolgroundswhereadditionalsupervisionormonitoringmaybeneededto preventbullying
c. Whereappropriateinthestaffdevelopmentprogram,providingstrategiestostaff memberstoeffectivelypreventbullyingandintervenewhenitoccurs.
d Establishingaprocessforstaffmemberstofulfilltheirobligationtoreportallegedactsof bullying
LEGALREF:
105ILCS5/10-2014,5/10-226(b-20),5/24-24,and5/27-237
405ILCS49/,Children’sMentalHealthAct.
775ILCS5/1-103,Ill.HumanRightsAct.
23Ill.Admin.Code§§1.240,1.280,and1.295.
CROSSREF: 2:240(BoardPolicyDevelopment),2:260(UniformGrievanceProcedure),2:265 (TitleIXGrievanceProcedure),2:270(DiscriminationandHarassmentontheBasisofRace,Color, andNationalOriginProhibited),4:170(Safety),5:230(MaintainingStudentDiscipline),6:60 (CurriculumContent),6:65(StudentSocialandEmotionalDevelopment),6:235(AccesstoElectronic Networks),7:20(HarassmentofStudentsProhibited),7:185(TeenDatingViolenceProhibited),7:190 (StudentBehavior),7:220(BusConduct),7:230(MisconductbyStudentswithDisabilities),7:240 (ConductCodeforParticipantsinExtracurricularActivities),7:285(AnaphylaxisPrevention, Response,andManagementProgram),7:310(RestrictionsonPublications;ElementarySchools)
Adopted:June9,2025
BrookwoodSD167
7:185TeenDatingViolenceProhibited Engaginginteendatingviolencethattakesplaceatschool,onschoolproperty,atschool-sponsored activities,orinvehiclesusedforschool-providedtransportationisprohibited Forpurposesofthis policy,thetermteendatingviolenceoccurswheneverastudentwhousesorthreatenstouse physical,mental,oremotionalabusetocontrolanindividualinthedatingrelationship;orusesor threatenstousesexualviolenceinthedatingrelationship.
TheSuperintendentordesigneeshalldevelopandmaintainaprogramtorespondtoincidentsofteen datingviolencethat:
1 FullyimplementsandenforceseachofthefollowingBoardpolicies:
a 2:260,UniformGrievanceProcedure Thispolicyprovidesamethodforanystudent, parent/guardian,employee,orcommunitymembertofileacomplaintifheorshebelieves thattheBoardofEducation,itsemployees,oritsagentshaveviolatedhisorherrights undertheStateorfederalConstitution,Stateorfederalstatute,Boardpolicy,orvarious enumeratedbases
b. 2:265,TitleIXGrievanceProcedure.ThispolicyprohibitsaDistrictemployee,agent,or studentfromengaginginsexualharassmentinviolationofTitleIXoftheEducation Amendmentsof1972.Prohibitedconductincludesbutisnotlimitedtosexualassault, datingviolence,domesticviolence,andstalking
c. 7:20,HarassmentofStudentsProhibited.Thispolicyprohibitsanyperson,includinga Districtemployee,agent,orstudent,fromharassingintimidating,orbullyingastudent basedonthestudent’sactualorperceivedcharacteristicsofsex;sexualorientation; genderidentity;andgender-relatedidentityorexpression(thispolicyincludesmore protectedstatuses)
d. 7:180,PreventionofandResponsetoBullying,Intimidation,andHarassment.This policyprohibitsstudentsfromengaginginbullying,intimidation,andharassmentatschool, school-relatedeventsandelectronically.Prohibitedconductincludesthreats,stalking, physicalviolence,sexualharassment,sexualviolence,theft,publichumiliation,destruction ofproperty,orretaliationforassertingoralleginganactofbullying
2. Encouragesanyonewithinformationaboutincidentsofteendatingviolencetoreportthemto anyofthefollowingindividuals:
a. Anyschoolstaffmember.Schoolstaffshallrespondtoincidentsofteendatingviolenceby followingtheDistrict'sestablishedproceduresfortheprevention,identification, investigation,andresponsetobullyingandschoolviolence.
b. TheNondiscriminationCoordinator,BuildingPrincipal,AssistantBuildingPrincipal,Dean ofStudents,oraComplaintManageridentifiedinpolicy7:20,HarassmentofStudents Prohibited.
3. Incorporatesage-appropriateinstructioningrades7through8,inaccordancewiththeDistrict's comprehensivehealtheducationprograminBoardpolicy6:60,CurriculumContent.This includesincorporatingstudentsocialandemotionaldevelopmentintotheDistrict'seducational programasrequiredbyStatelawandinalignmentwithBoardpolicy6:65,StudentSocialand EmotionalDevelopment
4 Incorporateseducationforschoolstaff,asrecommendedbytheNondiscriminationCoordinator, BuildingPrincipal,AssistantBuildingPrincipal,DeanofStudents,oraComplaintManager
5. Notifiesstudentsandparents/guardiansofthispolicy.
byReference:7:180-AP1,(Prevention,Identification,Investigation,andResponsetoBullying)
LEGALREF.:
105ILCS110/310
CROSSREF:2:240(BoardPolicyDevelopment),2:260(UniformGrievanceProcedure),2:265(Title IXGrievanceProcedure),5:100(StaffDevelopmentProgram),5:230(MaintainingStudent Discipline),6:60(CurriculumContent),6:65(StudentSocialandEmotionalDevelopment),7:20 (HarassmentofStudentsProhibited),7:180(PreventionofandResponsetoBullying,Intimidation,and Harassment),7:190(StudentBehavior),7:220(BusConduct),7:230(MisconductbyStudentswith Disabilities),7:240(ConductCodeforParticipantsinExtracurricularActivities)
Adopted:June9,2025 BrookwoodSD167
7:190StudentBehavior Thegoalsandobjectivesofthispolicyaretoprovideeffectivedisciplinepracticesthat:(1)ensurethe safetyanddignityofstudentsandstaff;(2)maintainapositive,weapons-free,anddrug-freelearning environment;(3)keepschoolpropertyandthepropertyofotherssecure;(4)addressthecausesofa student'smisbehaviorandprovideopportunitiesforallindividualsinvolvedinanincidenttoparticipate initsresolution;and(5)teachstudentspositivebehavioralskillstobecomeindependent,selfdisciplinedcitizensintheschoolcommunityandsociety
WhenandWhereConductRulesApply Astudentissubjecttodisciplinaryactionforengaginginprohibitedstudentconduct,asdescribedin thesectionwiththatnamebelow,wheneverthestudent'sconductisreasonablyrelatedtoschoolor schoolactivities,including,butnotlimitedto:
1 On,orwithinsightof,schoolgroundsbefore,during,orafterschoolhoursoratanytime;
2 Offschoolgroundsataschool-sponsoredactivityorevent,oranyactivityoreventthatbearsa reasonablerelationshiptoschool;
3. Travelingtoorfromschooloraschoolactivity,function,orevent;or
4 Anywhere,iftheconductinterfereswith,disrupts,oradverselyaffectstheschoolenvironment, schooloperations,oraneducationalfunction,including,butnotlimitedto,conductthatmay reasonablybeconsideredto:(a)beathreatoranattemptedintimidationofastaffmember;or (b)endangerthehealthorsafetyofstudents,staff,orschoolproperty
ProhibitedStudentConduct
Theschooladministrationisauthorizedtodisciplinestudentsforgrossdisobedienceormisconduct, includingbutnotlimitedto:
1 Using,possessing,distributing,purchasing,orsellingtobaccoornicotinematerials,including withoutlimitation,electroniccigarettes
2. Using,possessing,distributing,purchasing,orsellingalcoholicbeverages.Studentswhoare undertheinfluenceofanalcoholicbeveragearenotpermittedtoattendschoolorschool functionsandaretreatedasthoughtheyhadalcoholintheirpossession.
3. Using,possessing,distributing,purchasing,selling,orofferingforsale:
a Anyillegaldrugorcontrolledsubstance,orcannabis(includingmarijuana,hashish,and medicalcannabisunlessthestudentisauthorizedtobeadministeredamedicalcannabis infusedproductunderAshley’sLaw).
b Anyanabolicsteroidunlessitisbeingadministeredinaccordancewithaphysician’sor licensedpractitioner’sprescription
c. Anyperformance-enhancingsubstanceontheIllinoisHighSchoolAssociation’smost currentbannedsubstancelistunlessadministeredinaccordancewithaphysician’sor licensedpractitioner’sprescription
d. Anyprescriptiondrugwhennotprescribedforthestudentbyaphysicianorlicensed practitioner,orwhenusedinamannerinconsistentwiththeprescriptionorprescribing physician’sorlicensedpractitioner’sinstructions.Theuseorpossessionofmedical cannabis,evenbyastudentforwhommedicalcannabishasbeenprescribed,is prohibitedunlessthestudentisauthorizedtobeadministeredamedicalcannabisinfused productunderAshley’sLaw
e. Anyinhalant,regardlessofwhetheritcontainsanillegaldrugorcontrolledsubstance:(a) thatastudentbelievesis,orrepresentstobecapableof,causingintoxication, hallucination,excitement,ordullingofthebrainornervoussystem;or(b)aboutwhichthe
studentengagedinbehaviorthatwouldleadareasonablepersontobelievethatthe studentintendedtheinhalanttocauseintoxication,hallucination,excitement,ordullingof thebrainornervoussystem.Theprohibitioninthissectiondoesnotapplytoastudent's useofasthmaorotherlegallyprescribedinhalantmedications
f. Anysubstanceinhaled,injected,smoked,consumed,orotherwiseingestedorabsorbed withtheintentionofcausingaphysiologicalorpsychologicalchangeinthebody,including withoutlimitation,purecaffeineintabletorpowderedform.
g Look-alikeorcounterfeitdrugs,includingasubstancethatisnotprohibitedbythispolicy, butone:(a)thatastudentbelievestobe,orrepresentstobe,anillegaldrug,controlled substance,orothersubstancethatisprohibitedbythispolicy;or(b)aboutwhichastudent engagedinbehaviorthatwouldleadareasonablepersontobelievethatthestudent expresslyorimpliedlyrepresentedtobeanillegaldrug,controlledsubstance,orother substancethatisprohibitedbythispolicy.
h Drugparaphernalia,includingdevicesthatareorcanbeusedto:(a)ingest,inhale,or injectcannabisorcontrolledsubstancesintothebody;and(b)grow,process,store,or concealcannabisorcontrolledsubstances.
Studentswhoareundertheinfluenceofanyprohibitedsubstancearenotpermittedtoattend schoolorschoolfunctionsandaretreatedasthoughtheyhadtheprohibitedsubstance,as applicable,intheirpossession.
4. Using,possessing,controlling,ortransferringaweaponasthattermisdefinedintheWeapons sectionofthispolicy,orviolatingtheWeaponssectionofthispolicy.
5 Usingorpossessinganelectronicpagingdevice
6 Usingorpossessingacellulartelephone,two-wayradio,videorecordingdevice,and/orother telecommunicationdevice,unlessauthorizedandapprovedbytheBuildingPrincipal
7. Sexting,which,forpurposesofthispolicy,istheactofcreating,sending,sharing,viewing, receiving,orpossessingsexuallyexplicitmessages,images,orvideoselectronically, regardlessofwhethertheyareauthenticorcomputer-generated,throughtheuseofacomputer, electroniccommunicationdevice,orcellularphone Sextingalsoincludescreating,sending, sharing,viewing,receiving,orpossessingindecentvisualdepictions,non-consensual disseminationofprivatesexualimages,andnon-consensualdisseminationofsexually explicitdigitizeddepictions,asdefinedinStatelaw.
8 Usingorpossessingalaserpointerunlessunderastaffmember'sdirectsupervisionandinthe contextofinstruction
9 Disobeyingrulesofstudentconductordirectivesfromstaffmembersorschoolofficials ExamplesofdisobeyingstaffdirectivesincluderefusingaDistrictstaffmember'srequestto stop,presentschoolidentification,orsubmittoasearch
10. Engaginginacademicdishonesty,includingcheating,intentionallyplagiarizing,usingawriting serviceand/orgenerativeartificialintelligencetechnologyinplaceoforiginalworkunless specificallyauthorizedbystaff,wrongfullygivingorreceivinghelpduringanacademic examination,alteringreportcards,andwrongfullyobtainingtestcopiesorscores
11. Engaginginhazingoranykindofbullyingoraggressivebehaviorthatdoesphysicalor psychologicalharmtoastaffpersonoranotherstudent,orurgingotherstudentstoengagein suchconduct.Prohibitedconductspecificallyincludes,withoutlimitation,anyuseofviolence, intimidation,force,noise,coercion,threats,stalking,harassment,sexualharassment,public humiliation,theftordestructionofproperty,retaliation,hazing,bullying,bullyingusingaschool computeroraschoolcomputernetwork,orothercomparableconduct
12. Engaginginanysexualactivity,includingwithoutlimitation,offensivetouching,sexual harassment,indecentexposure(includingmooning),andsexualassault.Thisdoesnotinclude thenon-disruptive:(a)expressionofgenderorsexualorientationorpreference,or(b)displayof affectionduringnon-instructionaltime.
13. Teendatingviolence,asdescribedinBoardpolicy7:185,TeenDatingViolenceProhibited.
14 Causingorattemptingtocausedamageto,orstealingorattemptingtosteal,schoolpropertyor anotherperson'spersonalproperty.
15 Enteringschoolpropertyoraschoolfacilitywithoutproperauthorization
16. Intheabsenceofareasonablebeliefthatanemergencyexists,callingemergencyresponders (suchascalling911);signalingorsettingoffalarmsorsignalsindicatingthepresenceofan emergency;orindicatingthepresenceofabomborexplosivedeviceonschoolgrounds,school bus,oratanyschoolactivity
17. Beingabsentwithoutarecognizedexcuse;StatelawandSchoolBoardpolicyregardingtruancy controlwillbeusedwithchronicandhabitualtruants.
18 Beinginvolvedwithanypublicschoolfraternity,sorority,orsecretsociety,by:(a)beinga member;(b)promisingtojoin;(c)pledgingtobecomeamember;or(d)solicitinganyother persontojoin,promisetojoin,orbepledgedtobecomeamember
19 Beinginvolvedingangsorgang-relatedactivities,includingdisplayinggangsymbolsor paraphernalia
20. Violatinganycriminallaw,includingbutnotlimitedto,assault,battery,arson,theft,gambling, eavesdropping,vandalism,andhazing.
21. MakinganexplicitthreatonanInternetwebsiteagainstaschoolemployee,astudent,orany school-relatedpersonneliftheInternetwebsitethroughwhichthethreatwasmadeisasitethat wasaccessiblewithintheschoolatthetimethethreatwasmadeorwasavailabletothird partieswhoworkedorstudiedwithintheschoolgroundsatthetimethethreatwasmade,and thethreatcouldbereasonablyinterpretedasthreateningtothesafetyandsecurityofthe threatenedindividualbecauseofhisorherdutiesoremploymentstatusorstatusasastudent insidetheschool
22. Operatinganunmannedaircraftsystem(UAS)ordroneforanypurposeonschoolgroundsorat anyschooleventunlessgrantedpermissionbytheSuperintendentordesignee.
23 Engaginginanyactivity,onoroffcampus,thatinterfereswith,disrupts,oradverselyaffectsthe schoolenvironment,schooloperations,oraneducationalfunction,includingbutnotlimitedto, conductthatmayreasonablybeconsideredto:(a)beathreatoranattemptedintimidationofa staffmember;or(b)endangerthehealthorsafetyofstudents,staff,orschoolproperty.
Forpurposesofthispolicy,thetermpossessionincludeshavingcontrol,custody,orcare,currentlyor inthepast,ofanobjectorsubstance,includingsituationsinwhichtheitemis:(a)onthestudent's person;(b)containedinanotheritembelongingto,orunderthecontrolof,thestudent,suchasinthe student'sclothing,backpack,orautomobile;(c)inaschool'sstudentlocker,desk,orotherschool property;or(d)atanylocationonschoolpropertyorataschool-sponsoredevent.
Efforts,includingtheuseofpositiveinterventionsandsupports,shallbemadetodeterstudents,while atschooloraschool-relatedevent,fromengaginginaggressivebehaviorthatmayreasonably producephysicalorpsychologicalharmtosomeoneelse.TheSuperintendentordesigneeshall ensurethattheparent/guardianofastudentwhoengagesinaggressivebehaviorisnotifiedofthe incident.ThefailuretoprovidesuchnotificationdoesnotlimittheBoard'sauthoritytoimpose discipline,includingsuspensionorexpulsion,forsuchbehavior
Nodisciplinaryactionshallbetakenagainstanystudentthatisbasedtotallyorinpartontherefusalof thestudent'sparent/guardiantoadministerorconsenttotheadministrationofpsychotropicor psychostimulantmedicationtothestudent.
DisciplinaryMeasures Schoolofficialsshalllimitthenumberanddurationofexpulsionsandout-of-schoolsuspensionstothe greatestextentpracticable,and,wherepracticableandreasonable,shallconsiderformsofnonexclusionarydisciplinebeforeusingout-of-schoolsuspensionsorexpulsions.Schoolpersonnelshall
notadviseorencouragestudentstodropoutvoluntarilyduetobehavioraloracademicdifficulties. Potentialdisciplinarymeasuresinclude,withoutlimitation,anyofthefollowing:
1. Notifyingparent(s)/guardian(s).
2 Disciplinaryconference
3. Withholdingofprivileges.
4. Temporaryremovalfromtheclassroom.
5 Returnofpropertyorrestitutionforlost,stolen,ordamagedproperty
6. In-schoolsuspension.TheBuildingPrincipalordesigneeshallensurethatthestudentisproperly supervised.
7 After-schoolstudyorSaturdaystudyprovidedthestudent'sparent/guardianhasbeennotified If transportationarrangementscannotbeagreedupon,analternativedisciplinarymeasuremust beused.ThestudentmustbesupervisedbythedetainingteacherortheBuildingPrincipalor designee.
8 Communityservicewithlocalpublicandnonprofitagenciesthatenhancescommunityeffortsto meethuman,educational,environmental,orpublicsafetyneeds TheDistrictwillnotprovide transportation Schooladministrationshallusethisoptiononlyasanalternativetoanother disciplinarymeasure,givingthestudentand/orparent/guardianthechoice.
9 Seizureofcontraband;confiscationandtemporaryretentionofpersonalpropertythatwasused toviolatethispolicyorschooldisciplinaryrules
10 SuspensionofbusridingprivilegesinaccordancewithBoardpolicy7:220,BusConduct
11. Out-of-schoolsuspensionfromschoolandallschoolactivitiesinaccordancewithBoardpolicy 7:200,SuspensionProcedures.Astudentwhohasbeensuspendedshallalsoberestricted frombeingonschoolgroundsandatschoolactivities.
12 Expulsionfromschoolandallschoolactivitiesforadefinitetimeperiodnottoexceedtwo calendaryearsinaccordancewithBoardpolicy7:210,ExpulsionProcedures.Astudentwho hasbeenexpelledshallalsoberestrictedfrombeingonschoolgroundsandatschoolactivities.
13 Transfertoanalternativeprogramifthestudentisexpelledorotherwisequalifiesforthetransfer underStatelaw ThetransfershallbeinthemannerprovidedinArticle13Aor13BoftheSchool Code
14 Notifyingjuvenileauthoritiesorotherlawenforcementwhenevertheconductinvolvescriminal activity,includingbutnotlimitedto,illegaldrugs(controlledsubstances),look-alikes,alcohol,or weaponsorinothercircumstancesasauthorizedbythereciprocalreportingagreement betweentheDistrictandlocallawenforcementagencies
Theabovelistofdisciplinarymeasuresisarangeofoptionsthatwillnotalwaysbeapplicableinevery case Insomecircumstances,itmaynotbepossibletoavoidsuspendingorexpellingastudent becausebehavioralinterventions,otherthanasuspensionandexpulsion,willnotbeappropriateand available,andtheonlyreasonableandpracticalwaytoresolvethethreatand/oraddressthe disruptionisasuspensionorexpulsion.StudentsenrolledintheDistrict'sState-fundedpreschool program(s)maybetemporarilyremovedortransitionedtoanewprograminaccordancewithfederal andStatelaw.Statelawprohibitstheexpulsionofstudentsfromtheprogram(s).
Corporalpunishmentisprohibitedinallcircumstances.Corporalpunishmentisdefinedasa disciplinemethodinwhichapersondeliberatelyinflictspainuponastudentinresponsetothe student'sunacceptablebehaviororinappropriatelanguage,withanaimtohaltanoffense,preventits recurrence,orsetanexampleforothers.Itincludesslapping,paddling,orprolongedmaintenanceof studentsinphysicallypainfulpositions,orintentionalinflictionofbodilyharm Corporalpunishment doesnotincludereasonableforceaspermittedby105ILCS5/10-2033
Neitherisolatedtimeout,timeout,norphysicalrestraintshallbeusedtodisciplineorpunishastudent. Thesemethodsareonlyauthorizedforuseaspermittedin105ILCS5/10-20.33,Ill.StateBoardof Education(ISBE)rules(23Ill.Admin.Code§§1.280,1.285),andtheDistrict’sprocedure(s).
Weapons Astudentwhoisdeterminedtohavebroughtoneofthefollowingobjectstoschool,anyschoolsponsoredactivityorevent,oranyactivityoreventthatbearsareasonablerelationshiptoschoolshall beexpelledforaperiodofatleastonecalendaryearbutnotmorethantwocalendaryears:
1. Afirearm,meaninganygun,rifle,shotgun,orweaponasdefinedbySection921ofTitle18of theUnitedStatesCode(18U.S.C.§921),firearmasdefinedinSection1.1oftheFirearm OwnersIdentificationCardAct(430ILCS65/),orfirearmasdefinedinSection24-1ofthe CriminalCodeof2012(720ILCS5/24-1).
2 Aknife,brassknuckles,orotherknuckleweaponregardlessofitscomposition,abillyclub,or anyotherobjectifusedorattemptedtobeusedtocausebodilyharm,includinglook-alikesof anyfirearmasdefinedabove.
Theexpulsionrequirementundereitherparagraph1or2abovemaybemodifiedbythe Superintendent,andtheSuperintendent'sdeterminationmaybemodifiedbytheBoardonacase-bycasebasis.TheSuperintendentordesigneemaygrantanexceptiontothispolicy,upontheprior requestofanadultsupervisor,forstudentsintheatre,cooking,ROTC,martialarts,andsimilar programs,whetherornotschool-sponsored,providedtheitemisnotequipped,norintended,todo bodilyharm.
Thispolicy'sprohibitionsconcerningweaponsapplyregardlessofwhether:(1)astudentislicensedto carryaconcealedfirearm,or(2)theBoardpermitsvisitors,whoarelicensedtocarryaconcealed firearm,tostoreafirearminalockedvehicleinaschoolparkingarea.
Re-EngagementofReturningStudents TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallmaintainaprocesstofacilitatethere-engagementofstudents whoarereturningfromanout-of-schoolsuspension,expulsion,oranalternativeschoolsetting.The goalofre-engagementshallbetosupportthestudent'sabilitytobesuccessfulinschoolfollowinga periodofexclusionarydisciplineandshallincludetheopportunityforstudentswhohavebeen suspendedtocompleteormakeupworkforequivalentacademiccredit.
RequiredNotices AschoolstaffmembershallimmediatelynotifytheofficeoftheBuildingPrincipalintheeventthathe orshe:(1)observesanypersoninpossessionofafirearmonoraroundschoolgrounds;however, suchactionmaybedelayedifimmediatenoticewouldendangerstudentsunderhisorher supervision,(2)observesorhasreasontosuspectthatanypersononschoolgroundsisorwas involvedinadrug-relatedincident,or(3)observesabatterycommittedagainstanystaffmemberoris subjecttoabattery.Schoolgroundsincludesmodesoftransportationtoschoolactivitiesandany publicwaywithin1000feetoftheschool,aswellasschoolpropertyitself
Uponreceivingareportof(1),above,theBuildingPrincipalordesigneeshallimmediatelynotifylocal lawenforcement.Inaddition,uponreceivingareportonanyoftheabove(1)-(3),theBuildingPrincipal ordesigneeshallnotifytheSuperintendentordesigneeandanyinvolvedstudent’sparent/guardian
Uponreceivingareportonanyoftheabove(1)-(3),theSuperintendentordesigneeshallimmediately notifylocallawenforcement.TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallalsoreporttheseincidentstoISBE throughitsweb-basedSchoolIncidentReportingSystemastheyoccurduringtheyearandnolater thanJuly31fortheprecedingschoolyear
DelegationofAuthority Eachteacher,andanyotherschoolpersonnelwhenstudentsareunderhisorhercharge,is authorizedtoimposeanydisciplinarymeasure,otherthansuspension,expulsion,corporal punishment,orin-schoolsuspension,thatisappropriateandinaccordancewiththepoliciesandrules onstudentdiscipline.Teachers,otherlicensededucationalemployees,andanyotherpersons (whetherornotalicensedemployee)providingarelatedservicefororwithrespecttoastudent,may onlyusereasonableforceaspermittedby105ILCS5/10-20.33.Teachersmaytemporarilyremove studentsfromaclassroomfordisruptivebehavior
TheSuperintendent,BuildingPrincipal,AssistantBuildingPrincipal,orDeanofStudentsisauthorized toimposethesamedisciplinarymeasuresasteachersandmaysuspendstudentsguiltyofgross disobedienceormisconductfromschool(includingallschoolfunctions)andfromridingtheschool bus,upto10consecutiveschooldays,providedtheappropriateproceduresarefollowed TheBoard maysuspendastudentfromridingthebusinexcessof10schooldaysforsafetyreasons
StudentHandbook TheSuperintendent,withinputfromtheparent-teacheradvisorycommittee,shallpreparedisciplinary rulesimplementingtheDistrict'sdisciplinarypolicies.Thesedisciplinaryrulesshallbepresented annuallytotheBoardforitsreviewandapproval.
Astudenthandbook,includingtheDistrictdisciplinarypoliciesandrules,shallbedistributedtothe students'parents/guardianswithin15daysofthebeginningoftheschoolyearorastudent's enrollment.
Incorporated byReference:7:190-AP4,(UseofIsolatedTimeOut,TimeOut,andPhysicalRestraint)
LEGALREF.:
20USC §7971etseq,Pro-ChildrenActof2004
20USC §7961etseq,GunFreeSchoolsAct
105ILCS5/10-205b,5/10-2014,5/10-2028,5/10-2036,5/10-217,5/10-2110,5/10-226,5/10271A,5/10-271B,5/22-33,5/22-100,5/24-24,5/26-12,5/27-237,and5/31-3
105ILCS110/310,CriticalHealthProblemsandComprehensiveHealthEducationAct
410ILCS130/,CompassionateUseofMedicalCannabisPilotProgram.
410ILCS647/,PowderedCaffeineControlandEducationAct.
430ILCS66/,FirearmConcealedCarryAct
23IllAdminCode§§1280,1285
CROSSREF:2:150(Committees),2:240(BoardPolicyDevelopment),5:230(MaintainingStudent Discipline),6:110(ProgramsforStudentsAtRiskofAcademicFailureand/orDroppingOutofSchool andGraduationIncentivesProgram),7:70(AttendanceandTruancy),7:130(StudentRightsand Responsibilities),7:140(SearchandSeizure),7:150(AgencyandPoliceInterviews),7:160(Student Appearance),7:170(Vandalism),7:180(PreventionofandResponsetoBullying,Intimidation,and Harassment),7:185(TeenDatingViolenceProhibited),7:200(SuspensionProcedures),7:210 (ExpulsionProcedures),7:220(BusConduct),7:230(MisconductbyStudentswithDisabilities),7:240 (ConductCodeforParticipantsinExtracurricularActivities),7:270(AdministeringMedicinesto Students),7:310(RestrictionsonPublications;ElementarySchools),8:30(VisitorstoandConducton
7:192ProhibitingGangs,GangInvolvement,andGangActivities Allstudentsareexpectedtoactinsuchamannersothattheirbehaviorreflectspositivelyon themselvesandtheschoolenvironment Therefore,inordertoprohibittheexistenceofgangs,gang involvement,and/organgactivitiesandlimitthecircumstancesunderwhichastudentmightbeplaced injeopardy,theBoardofEducationactstoforbidthefollowing:
Nostudent,parent,and/orpersonsonoraboutschoolpropertyoratanyschoolactivity:
A Willwear,possess,use,distribute,draw,display,and/orsellanyclothing,jewelry,emblem, badge,symbol,sign,haircutorotherthingwhichisevidenceoforimitatesmembershipor affiliationinanygang
B. Willcommitanyactoromission,oruseanyspeech,eitherverbalornon-verbal(gestures, handshakes,etc.)showingmembershiporaffiliationinagang.
C Willuseanyspeechorcommitanyactofomissioninfurtheranceoftheinterestsofanygang, ganginvolvement,and/organgactivity,including,butnotlimitedto:
1 Solicitingothersformembershipinanygangs;
2 Requestinganypersontopayprotectionorotherwiseintimidatingand/orthreateningany person;committinganyotherillegalactand/orotherviolationofschooldistrictpolicies;
3. Incitingotherstudentstoactwithphysicalviolenceand/orthreatofphysicalviolenceuponany otherperson.
ADOPTED:March18,2013
7:200SuspensionProcedures In-SchoolSuspension TheSuperintendentordesigneeisauthorizedtomaintainanin-schoolsuspensionprogram.The programshallinclude,ataminimum,eachofthefollowing:
1. Beforeassigningastudenttoin-schoolsuspension,thechargeswillbeexplainedandthe studentwillbegivenanopportunitytorespondtothecharges.
2. Studentsaresupervisedbylicensedschoolpersonnel.
3 Studentsaregiventheopportunitytocompleteclassroomworkduringthein-schoolsuspension forequivalentacademiccredit
Out-of-SchoolSuspension TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallimplementsuspensionproceduresthatprovide,ataminimum, foreachofthefollowing:
1. Aconferenceduringwhichthechargeswillbeexplainedandthestudentwillbegivenan opportunitytorespondtothechargesbeforeheorshemaybesuspended.
2 Apre-suspensionconferenceisnotrequired,andthestudentcanbeimmediatelysuspended whenthestudent'spresenceposesacontinuingdangertopersonsorpropertyoranongoing threatofdisruptiontotheeducationalprocess.Insuchcases,thenoticeandconferenceshall followassoonaspracticable.
3 Anattemptedphonecalltothestudent'sparent(s)/guardian(s)
4 Awrittennoticeofthesuspensiontotheparent(s)/guardian(s)andthestudent,whichshall:
a. Providenoticetotheparent(s)/guardian(s)oftheirchild'srighttoareviewofthe suspension;
b Includeinformationaboutanopportunitytomakeupworkmissedduringthesuspension forequivalentacademiccredit;
c Detailthespecificactofgrossdisobedienceormisconductresultinginthedecisionto suspend;
d. Providerationaleoranexplanationofhowthechosennumberofsuspensiondayswill addressthethreatordisruptionposedbythestudentorhisorheractofgross disobedienceormisconduct;and
e. Dependinguponthelengthoftheout-of-schoolsuspension,includethefollowing applicableinformation:
i. Forasuspensionof3schooldaysorless,anexplanationthatthestudent's continuingpresenceinschoolwouldeitherpose:
a)Athreattoschoolsafety,or
b)Adisruptiontootherstudents'learningopportunities
ii Forasuspensionof4ormoreschooldays,anexplanation:
a)Thatotherappropriateandavailablebehavioralanddisciplinary interventionshavebeenexhausted,
b)Astowhetherschoolofficialsattemptedotherinterventionsordetermined thatnootherinterventionswereavailableforthestudent,and
c)Thatthestudent'scontinuingpresenceinschoolwouldeither:
i)Poseathreattothesafetyofotherstudents,staff,ormembersofthe schoolcommunity,or
ii)Substantiallydisrupt,impede,orinterferewiththeoperationofthe school.
d)Ofwhat,ifany,appropriateandavailablesupportserviceswillbeprovided tothestudentduringthelengthofhisorhersuspension,asdeterminedbythe Superintendentordesignee.
5 Asummaryofthenotice,includingthereasonforthesuspensionandthesuspensionlength, mustbegiventotheBoardbytheSuperintendentordesignee
6 Uponrequestoftheparent(s)/guardian(s),areviewofthesuspensionshallbeconductedbythe BoardorahearingofficerappointedbytheBoard
a Atthereview,thestudentandhisorherparent(s)/guardian(s)mayappearwitha representativeoftheirchoiceandattheirexpense,beaccompaniedbyasupportperson oftheirchoiceandattheirexpense,discloseanyfactortobeconsideredinmitigation (includingthestudent'sstatusasaparent,expectantparent,orvictimofdomesticor sexualviolenceasdefinedin105ILCS5/26A),anddiscussthesuspensionwiththeBoard oritshearingofficer.Anyrepresentativeandsupportpersonmustcomplywithhearing rulesandmaybeprohibitedfromfurtherparticipationiftheyviolatetherulesorengagein behaviororadvocacythatharasses,abuses,orintimidateseitherparty,awitness,or anyoneelseinattendanceatthehearing.
b Ifthereviewinvolvesallegationsofsexualviolencebythestudent,neitherthestudentnor thestudent'srepresentativeshalldirectlyquestionnorhavedirectcontactwiththealleged victim.Thestudentorthestudent'srepresentativemay,atthediscretionoftheBoardorits hearingofficer,suggestquestionstobeposedbytheBoardoritshearingofficertothe allegedvictim.
c Wheneverthereisevidencethatmentalillnessmaybethecauseforthesuspension,the Superintendentordesigneeshallinvitearepresentativefromalocalmentalhealthagency toconsultwiththeBoard
d Afterpresentationoftheevidenceorreceiptofthehearingofficer’sreport,theBoardshall takesuchactionasitfindsappropriate Ifthesuspensionisupheld,theBoard’swritten suspensiondecisionshallspecificallydetailitems(a)and(e)innumber4,above
LEGALREF:
Gossv.Lopez,419U.S.565(1975).
105ILCS5/10-20.14,5/10-22.6.
23Ill.Admin.Code§1.280.
CROSSREF:5:100(StaffDevelopment),7:130(StudentRightsandResponsibilities),7:190 (StudentBehavior),7:220(BusConduct)
Adopted:June9,2025 BrookwoodSD167
7:210ExpulsionProcedures TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallimplementexpulsionproceduresthatprovide,ataminimum,for thefollowing:
1 Beforeastudentmaybeexpelled,thestudentandhisorherparent(s)/guardian(s)shallbe providedawrittenrequesttoappearatahearingtodeterminewhetherthestudentshouldbe expelled Therequestshallbesentbyregisteredorcertifiedmail,returnreceiptrequested The requestshall:
a Includethetime,date,andplaceforthehearing
b. Brieflydescribewhatwillhappenduringthehearing.
c Detailthespecificactofgrossdisobedienceormisconductresultinginthedecisionto recommendexpulsion
d Informthestudentandparent(s)/guardian(s)thatarepresentativeoftheirchoiceandat theirexpenseispermittedtorepresentthestudentthroughouttheproceedingsandto addresstheBoardoritshearingofficer
e. Informthestudentandparent(s)/guardian(s)thatasupportpersonoftheirchoiceandat theirexpenseispermittedtoaccompanythestudentthroughouttheproceedings.
f Listthestudent'spriorsuspension(s)
g StatethattheSchoolCodeallowstheBoardofEducationtoexpelastudentforadefinite periodoftimenottoexceedtwocalendaryears,asdeterminedonacase-by-casebasis
h. Askthatthestudentorparent(s)/guardian(s)informtheSuperintendentorBoardAttorneyif thestudentwillappearwitharepresentativeand/orsupportpersonand,ifso,providethe name(s)andcontactinformationfortherepresentativeand/orsupportperson
2. Unlessthestudentandparent(s)/guardian(s)indicatethattheydonotwantahearingorfailto appearatthedesignatedtimeandplace,thehearingwillproceed.Itshallbeconductedbythe Boardorahearingofficerappointedbyit.Ifahearingofficerisappointed,heorsheshallreport totheBoardtheevidencepresentedatthehearingandtheBoardshalltakesuchfinalactionas itfindsappropriate
3. Wheneverthereisevidencethatmentalillnessmaybethecausefortherecommended expulsion,theSuperintendentordesigneeshallinvitearepresentativefromalocalmentalhealth agencytoconsultwiththeBoard.
4 Duringtheexpulsionhearing,theBoardorhearingofficershallhearevidenceconcerning whetherthestudentisguiltyofthegrossdisobedienceormisconductascharged.
a. Schoolofficialsmustprovide:(1)testimonyofanyotherinterventionsattemptedand exhaustedoroftheirdeterminationthatnootherappropriateandavailableinterventions wereavailableforthestudent,and(2)evidenceofthethreatordisruptionposedbythe student.
b Thestudentandhisorherparent(s)/guardian(s)mayappearwitharepresentative,be accompaniedbyasupportperson,discloseanyfactortobeconsideredinmitigation (includinghisorherstatusasaparent,expectantparent,orvictimofdomesticorsexual violenceasdefinedin105ILCS5/26A),offerevidence,presentwitnesses,cross-examine witnesseswhotestified,andotherwisepresentreasonswhythestudentshouldnotbe expelled.Anyrepresentativeandsupportpersonmustcomplywithhearingrulesandmay beprohibitedfromfurtherparticipationiftheyviolatetherulesorengageinbehavioror advocacythatharasses,abuses,orintimidateseitherparty,awitness,oranyoneelsein attendanceatthehearing
c. Iftheexpulsionhearinginvolvesallegationsofsexualviolencebythestudent,neitherthe studentnorthestudent'srepresentativeshalldirectlyquestionnorhavedirectcontactwith theallegedvictim.Thestudentorthestudent'srepresentativemay,atthediscretionofthe
Boardoritshearingofficer,suggestquestionstobeposedbytheBoardoritshearing officertotheallegedvictim.
5 Afterpresentationoftheevidenceorreceiptofthehearingofficer’sreport,theBoardshall decidetheissueofguiltandtakesuchactionasitfindsappropriate.
6 IftheBoardactstoexpelthestudent,itswrittenexpulsiondecisionshall:
a Detailthespecificreasonwhyremovingthestudentfromhisorherlearningenvironmentis inthebestinterestoftheschool
b. Providearationaleforthespecificdurationoftherecommendedexpulsion.
c Documenthowschoolofficialsdeterminedthatallbehavioralanddisciplinaryinterventions havebeenexhaustedbyspecifyingwhichinterventionswereattemptedorwhetherschool officialsdeterminedthatnootherappropriateandavailableinterventionsexistedforthe student.
d Documenthowthestudent'scontinuingpresenceinschoolwould(1)poseathreattothe safetyofotherstudents,staff,ormembersoftheschoolcommunity,or(2)substantially disrupt,impede,orinterferewiththeoperationoftheschool
e. Uponexpulsion,theDistrictmayreferthestudenttoappropriateandavailablesupport services
LEGALREF.:
Gossv.Lopez,419U.S.565(1975).
105ILCS5/10-2014,5/10-226
CROSSREF:5:100(StaffDevelopment),7:130(StudentRightsandResponsibilities),7:190 (StudentBehavior),7:200(SuspensionProcedures),7:230(MisconductbyStudentswithDisabilities)
Adopted:June9,2025
AllstudentsmustfollowtheDistrict'sSchoolBusSafetyRules
SchoolBusSuspensions TheSuperintendent,oranydesigneeaspermittedintheSchoolCode,isauthorizedtosuspenda studentfromridingtheschoolbusforupto10consecutiveschooldaysforengagingingross disobedienceormisconduct,includingbutnotlimitedto,thefollowing:
1 ProhibitedstudentconductasdefinedinBoardofEducationpolicy7:190,StudentBehavior
2. Willfulinjuryorthreatofinjurytoabusdriverortoanotherrider.
3 Willfuland/orrepeateddefacementofthebus
4. Repeateduseofprofanity.
5 Repeatedwillfuldisobedienceofadirectivefromabusdriverorothersupervisor
6 SuchotherbehaviorastheSuperintendentordesigneedeemstothreatenthesafeoperationof thebusand/oritsoccupants
Ifastudentissuspendedfromridingthebusforgrossdisobedienceormisconductonabus,the BoardofEducationmaysuspendthestudentfromridingtheschoolbusforaperiodinexcessof10 daysforsafetyreasons TheDistrict'sregularsuspensionproceduresshallbeusedtosuspenda student'sprivilegetorideaschoolbus
AcademicCreditforMissedClassesDuringSchoolBusSuspension Astudentsuspendedfromridingthebuswhodoesnothavealternatetransportationtoschoolshall havetheopportunitytocompleteormakeupworkforequivalentacademiccredit.Itshallbethe responsibilityofthestudent'sparentorguardiantonotifytheschoolthatthestudentdoesnothave alternatetransportation
ElectronicRecordingsonSchoolBuses Electronicvisualandaudiorecordingsmaybeusedonschoolbusestomonitorconductandto promoteandmaintainasafeenvironmentforstudentsandemployeeswhentransportationisprovided foranyschoolrelatedactivity.Noticeofelectronicrecordingsshallbedisplayedontheexteriorofthe vehicle'sentrancedoorandfrontinteriorbulkheadincompliancewithStatelawandtherulesofthe IllinoisDepartmentofTransportation,DivisionofTrafficSafety
Studentsareprohibitedfromtamperingwithelectronicrecordingdevices.Studentswhoviolatethis policyshallbedisciplinedinaccordancewiththeBoard'sdisciplinepolicyandshallreimbursethe SchoolDistrictforanynecessaryrepairsorreplacement
LEGALREF.: FamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyAct,20U.S.C.§1232g;34C.F.R.Part99.
105ILCS5/10-2014,5/10-226,and10/
720ILCS5/14-3(m)
23IllAdminCodePart375,StudentRecords
CROSSREF.:4:110(Transportation),4:170(Safety),7:130(StudentRightsandResponsibilities), 7:170(Vandalism),7:190(StudentBehavior),7:200(SuspensionProcedures),7:230(Misconductby StudentswithDisabilities),7:340(StudentRecords)
7:230MisconductbyStudentswithDisabilities BehavioralInterventions Behavioralinterventionsshallbeusedwithstudentswithdisabilitiestopromoteandstrengthen desirablebehaviorsandreduceidentifiedinappropriatebehaviors TheBoardofEducationwill establishandmaintainacommitteetodevelop,implement,andmonitorproceduresontheuseof behavioralinterventionsforchildrenwithdisabilities
DisciplineofSpecialEducationStudents TheDistrictshallcomplywiththeIndividualsWithDisabilitiesEducationImprovementActof2004and theIllinoisStateBoardofEducation'sSpecialEducationruleswhendiscipliningspecialeducation students Nospecialeducationstudentshallbeexpelledifthestudent'sparticularactofgross disobedienceormisconductisamanifestationofhisorherdisability
LEGALREF:
IndividualsWithDisabilitiesEducationImprovementActof2004,20U.S.C.§§1412,1413,and1415.
Gun-FreeSchoolsAct,20U.S.C.§7151etseq.
34CFR §§300101,300530-300536
105ILCS5/10-226and5/14-805
23IllAdminCode§226400
Honigv.Doe,108S.Ct.592(1988).
CROSSREF.:2:150(Committees),6:120(EducationofChildrenwithDisabilities),7:130(Student RightsandResponsibilities),7:190(StudentBehavior),7:200(SuspensionProcedures),7:210 (ExpulsionProcedures),7:220(BusConduct)
Adopted:August9,2021
BrookwoodSD167
TheSuperintendentordesignee,usinginputfromcoachesandsponsorsofextracurricularactivities, shalldevelopaconductcodeforallparticipantsinextracurricularactivitiesconsistentwithBoardof Educationpolicy Theconductcodeshall:(1)requireparticipantsinextracurricularactivitiesto conductthemselvesasgoodcitizensandexemplarsoftheirschoolatalltimes,includingafterschool, ondayswhenschoolisnotinsession,andwhetheronoroffschoolproperty;(2)emphasizethat hazingandbullyingactivitiesarestrictlyprohibited;and(3)notifyparticipantsthatfailuretoabidebyit couldresultindiscipline,uptoandincludingremovalfromtheactivity.Participantswhoviolatethe conductcodewillbeallowedtogiveanexplanationbeforebeingprogressivelydisciplined.The conductcodeshallbereviewedbytheBuildingPrincipalperiodicallyathisorherdiscretionand presentedtotheBoard.
ParticipantsinextracurricularactivitiesmustabidebytheconductcodefortheactivityandBoard policy7:190,StudentBehavior.Allcoachesandsponsorsofextracurricularactivitiesshallannually reviewtheconductcodewithparticipantsandprovideparticipantswithacopy.Inaddition,coaches andsponsorsofinterscholasticathleticprogramsshallprovideinstructiononsteroidabuseprevention tostudentsingrades7through8participatingintheseprograms
LEGALREF.: MahanoyAreaSch.Dist.v.B.L.,141S.Ct.2038(2021).
Bd ofEduc ofIndependentSch Dist No 92v Earls,536US 822(2002)
VernoniaSch Dist 475v Acton,515US 646(1995)
Clementsv Bd ofEduc ofDecatur,133IllApp3d531(4thDist 1985)
KevinJordanv O’FallonTHSD203,302IllApp3d1070(5thDist 1999)
Toddv.RushCountySchs.,133F.3d984(7thCir.1998).
105ILCS5/24-24,5/27-23.3,and25/2.
CROSSREF:5:280(DutiesandQualifications),6:190(ExtracurricularandCo-CurricularActivities), 7:180(PreventionofandResponsetoBullying,Intimidation,andHarassment),7:190(Student Behavior),7:300(ExtracurricularAthletics)
Adopted:February14,2022
7:250StudentSupportServices TheDistrictprovidesaliaisontofacilitatetheenrollmentandtransferofrecordsofstudentsinthelegal custodyoftheIll Dept ofChildrenandFamilyServiceswhenenrollinginorchangingschools
ThefollowingstudentsupportservicesmaybeprovidedbytheSchoolDistrict:
1. Healthservicessupervisedbyaqualifiedschoolnurse.TheSuperintendentordesigneemay implementprocedurestofurtherahealthyschoolenvironmentandpreventorreducethespread ofdisease
2. Educationalandpsychologicaltestingservicesandtheservicesofaschoolpsychologistas needed.Inallcases,writtenpermissiontoadministerapsychologicalexaminationmustbe obtainedfromastudent'sparent(s)/guardian(s).Theresultswillbegiventothe parent(s)/guardian(s),withinterpretation,aswellastotheappropriateprofessionalstaff.
3 Theservicesofaschoolsocialworker Astudent'sparent(s)/guardian(s)mustconsenttoregular orcontinuingservicesfromasocialworker.
TheSuperintendentordesigneeshalldevelopprotocolsforrespondingtostudentswithsocial, emotional,ormentalhealthneedsthatimpactlearningability TheDistrict,however,assumesno liabilityforpreventing,identifying,ortreatingsuchneeds.
Erin’sLawCounselingOptions,Assistance,andIntervention TheSuperintendentordesigneewillensurethateachschoolbuilding’sStudentSupportCommittee identifiescounselingoptionsforstudentswhoareaffectedbysexualabuseandgroomingbehaviors, alongwithDistrictandcommunity-basedoptionsforvictimsofsexualabuseandgroomingbehaviors toobtainassistanceandintervention Community-basedoptionsmustincludeaChildren’sAdvocacy Centerandsexualassaultcrisiscenter(s)thatservetheDistrict,ifany.
Article26ADomesticorSexualViolenceandParentingResourcePersonnel
TheSuperintendentordesigneewillensurethatatleastonestaffmemberineachschoolbuildingis designatedasaresourceperson(Article26AResourcePerson)forstudentswhoareparents, expectantparents,orvictimsofdomesticorsexualviolenceandoffersthoseservicesrequiredby105 ILCS5/26A.SeeBoardpolicy7:255,StudentsWhoareParents,ExpectantParents,orVictimsof DomesticorSexualViolence.TheArticle26AResourcePersonmaybeamemberofthebuilding's StudentSupportCommittee.
TheSuperintendentshallensurethatthispolicyisimplementedinamannerconsistentwithStateand federallaws,includingtheIndividualswithDisabilitiesEducationAct,42U.S.C.§12101etseq.,and thatitisrespectfulofstudentprivacy,includingthatstudentrecordsaremaintainedandtheir confidentialityprotectedinaccordancewithBoardpolicyandDistrictprocedures.
LEGALREF.: 105ILCS5/10-23.13(b),5/10-20.59,5/21B-25(G),and5/26A.
405ILCS5/,MentalHealthandDevelopmentalDisabilitiesCode
405ILCS49/,Children’sMentalHealthAct
740ILCS110/,MentalHealthandDevelopmentalDisabilitiesConfidentialityAct
CROSSREF.:6:65(StudentSocialandEmotionalDevelopment),6:270(GuidanceandCounseling Program),7:100(Health,Eye,andDentalExaminations;Immunizations;andExclusionofStudents), 7:255(StudentsWhoareParents,ExpectantParents,orVictimsofDomesticorSexualViolence),
7:280(CommunicableandChronicInfectiousDisease),7:340(StudentRecords)
Adopted:June9,2025
BrookwoodSD167
Domesticandsexualviolenceaffectastudent'sabilitytolearn.Studentswhoareparentsorexpectant parentshaveuniqueneeds.Providingsupportservicesthatenablestudentswhoareparents, expectantparents,orvictimsofdomesticorsexualviolence(Article26AStudents)tosucceedin schoolareimportantDistrictgoalsandrequiredby105ILCS5/26A(Article26A).
TheSuperintendentordesigneeshalldevelopandimplementaprogramforsupportingArticle26A Studentsthat:
1 Distributesthispolicyandproceduresforrequestingsupportiveservicesorfilingacomplaintto allstudentsatthebeginningofeachschoolyear.
2 Ensuresatleastonestaffmemberineachschoolbuildingisdesignatedasaresourceperson forArticle26AStudents(Article26AResourcePerson)andreceivestraininginaccordancewith 105ILCS5/26A-35
3. NotifiesallDistrictemployeesandagentsthat,uponlearningorsuspectingthatastudentisa parent,expectantparent,orvictimofdomesticorsexualviolence,theymustreferthestudentto adesignatedArticle26AResourcePerson
4. EnsuresanyemployeeswhosedutiesincludetheresolutionofArticle26Acomplaintsreceive traininginaccordancewith105ILCS5/26A-25(b)(1).
5 Requiresverificationofastudent'sclaimofArticle26Astatusrelatingtodomesticorsexual violenceinaccordancewith105ILCS5/26A-45
6 ProvidesArticle26AStudentswithin-schoolsupportservices,informationaboutnon-schoolbasedsupportservices,andtheabilitytomakeupworkmissedduetocircumstancesrelatedto thestudent'sArticle26Astatusinaccordancewith105ILCS5/26A-40
7. EnsuresthepromptandequitableresolutionofallArticle26Acomplaintsthroughacomplaint resolutionprocedurethatfullycomplieswith105ILCS5/26A-25
8. EnsuresthatallinformationconcerninganArticle26AStudent'sstatusandrelatedexperiences, orinformationconcerningastudentwhoisanamedperpetratorofdomesticorsexualviolence, providedtoorotherwiseobtainedbytheDistrictoritsemployeesoragentspursuantto105 ILCS5/26Aisretainedinaconfidentialtemporaryfileinaccordancewith105ILCS10/2(f).
Confidentialityprocedureswill:
a Providethatsuchinformationmaynotbedisclosedtoanyotherindividualoutsideofthe District,includinganyotheremployee,exceptifsuchdisclosureis:(1)permittedbytheIll SchoolStudentRecordsAct(105ILCS10/),thefederalFamilyEducationalRightsand PrivacyAct(20USC §1232g),orotherapplicableStateorfederallaws;or(2)requested orconsentedto,inwriting,bytheArticle26AStudentortheirparent/guardianifitissafeto obtainwrittenconsentfromtheparent/guardian;and
b Complywiththerequirementsof105ILCS5/26A-30
9. EnsuresthatintheeventanArticle26AStudentortheirparent/guardianreportsanincidentof allegeddomesticorsexualviolence,theDistrict'sprocedurescomplywith105ILCS5/26A20(c).
10 ComplieswithStateandfederallawandalignswithBoardpolicies
RequestingSupportServices
AnArticle26AStudentand/ortheirparent/guardianmayrequestsupportservicesunderthispolicyby contactingthebuilding-levelArticle26AResourcePerson,whosenameandcontactinformationwill beannuallydistributedtoemployees,students,andparents/guardiansbyeachBuildingPrincipal FilingaComplaint
AnArticle26AStudentand/ortheirparent/guardianmayfileacomplaintunderthispolicywiththe NondiscriminationCoordinator,TitleIXCoordinator,BuildingPrincipal,AssistantBuildingPrincipal, DeanofStudents,aComplaintManager,oranyemployeewithwhomthepersoniscomfortable speaking
TheSuperintendentshallinsertintothispolicyandkeepcurrentthenames,officeaddresses,email addresses,andtelephonenumbersoftheDistrict’scurrentNondiscriminationCoordinator,TitleIX Coordinator,andComplaintManagers.
NondiscriminationCoordinator: TitleIXCoordinator:
KathyHatczel, CurriculumDirector
201GlenwoodDyerRd., Glenwood,IL60425
khatczel@brookwood167org
708-758-5190
ComplaintManagers:
KathyHatczel, CurriculumDirector
201GlenwoodDyerRd, Glenwood,IL60425
khatczel@brookwood167org
KathyHatczel, CurriculumDirector
201GlenwoodDyerRd., Glenwood,IL60425
khatczel@brookwood167org
708-758-5190
LynnPerry, DirectorofStudentSupport Services/SpecialEd
201GlenwoodDyerRd, Glenwood,IL60425
lynnperry@brookwood167org
708-758-5190 708-758-5190
ComplaintResolutionProcedure
Whenacomplaintisfiled,theNondiscriminationCoordinatorand/orComplaintManagerordesignee shallprocessandreviewitaccordingtoadministrativeprocedure7:255-AP2,ComplaintResolution ProcedureforStudentsWhoareParents,ExpectantParents,orVictimsofDomesticorSexual Violence.
Enforcement
AnyDistrictemployeewhoisdetermined,attheconclusionofthecomplaintresolutionprocedure,to haveviolatedArticle26Awillbesubjecttodisciplinaryactionuptoandincludingdischarge Anythird partywhoisdetermined,attheconclusionofthecomplaintresolutionprocedure,tohaveviolated Article26AwillbeaddressedinaccordancewiththeauthorityoftheBoardinthecontextofthe relationshipofthethirdpartytotheDistrict,e.g.,vendor,parent/guardian,invitee,etc.
ThispolicydoesnotincreaseordiminishtheabilityoftheDistrictorthepartiestoexerciseanyother rightsunderexistinglaw
PolicyReview
Atleastonceeverytwoyears,pursuantto105ILCS5/26A-20andBoardpolicy2:240,BoardPolicy Development,theBoardreviewsandmakesanynecessaryupdatestothispolicyandtoanyother policiesthatmayactasabarriertotheirimmediateenrollmentandre-enrollment,attendance, graduation,andsuccessinschoolofanystudentwhoisaparent,expectantparent,orvictimof domesticorsexualviolence TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallassisttheBoardwithitsreview andanyupdates
RetaliationProhibited
RetaliationagainstanArticle26AStudentortheirparent/guardianforexercisingorattemptingto exercisetheirrightsunderArticle26Aisprohibited Individualsshouldreportallegationsofretaliation totheBuildingPrincipal,anadministrator,theNondiscriminationCoordinator,and/oraComplaint Manager
Astudent,employee,orotherpersonauthorizedbytheDistricttoprovideaid,benefit,orserviceunder theDistrict'seducationprogramoractivitywhoretaliatesagainstothersforreportingorcomplaining ofviolationsofthispolicyorforparticipatinginanymannerunderthispolicywillbesubjectto disciplinaryaction,uptoandincludingdischarge,withregardtoemployees,orsuspensionor expulsion,withregardtostudents
LEGALREF:
105ILCS5/26A
105ILCS10/,Ill.SchoolStudentRecordsAct.
405ILCS5/,MentalHealthandDevelopmentalDisabilitiesCode.
405ILCS49/,Children’sMentalHealthAct
740ILCS110/,MentalHealthandDevelopmentalDisabilitiesConfidentialityAct
23IllAdminCode§1240andPart200
CROSSREF.:5:100(StaffDevelopmentProgram),6:110(ProgramsforStudentsAtRiskof AcademicFailureand/orDroppingOutofSchoolandGraduationIncentivesProgram),6:120 (EducationofChildrenwithDisabilities),6:150(HomeandHospitalInstruction),7:10(Equal EducationalOpportunities),7:60(Residence),7:70(AttendanceandTruancy),7:250(StudentSupport Services),7:340(StudentRecords)
Adopted:June9,2025
7:260ExemptionfromPhysicalEducation Inordertobeexcusedfromparticipationinphysicaleducation,astudentmustpresentanappropriate excusefromhisorherparent/guardianorfromapersonlicensedundertheMedicalPracticeAct The excusemaybebasedonmedicalorreligiousprohibitions Anexcusebecauseofmedicalreasons mustincludeasignedstatementfromapersonlicensedundertheMedicalPracticeActthat corroboratesthemedicalreasonfortherequest Anexcusebasedonreligiousreasonsmustinclude asignedstatementfromamemberoftheclergythatcorroboratesthereligiousreasonforthe request.Uponwrittennoticefromastudent’sparent/guardian,astudentwillbeexcusedfrom engaginginthephysicalactivitycomponentsofphysicaleducationduringaperiodofreligiousfasting.
Specialactivitiesinphysicaleducationwillbeprovidedforastudentwhosephysicaloremotional condition,asdeterminedbyapersonlicensedundertheMedicalPracticeAct,preventshisorher participationinthephysicaleducationcourse.
Astudentrequiringadaptedphysicaleducationmustreceivethatserviceinaccordancewithhisorher IndividualizedEducationalProgram/Plan(IEP).
Studentsingrades7and8maysubmitawrittenrequesttotheBuildingPrincipaltobeexcusedfrom physicaleducationcoursesbecauseofhisorherongoingparticipationinaninterscholasticor extracurricularathleticprogram TheBuildingPrincipalwillevaluaterequestsonacase-by-case basis.TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallmaintainrecordsshowingthatthecriteriasetforthinthis policywereappliedtothestudent'sindividualcircumstances,asappropriate.
Studentswhohavebeenexcusedfromphysicaleducationshallreturntothecourseassoonas practical.Thefollowingconsiderationswillbeusedtodeterminewhenastudentshallreturntoa physicaleducationcourse:
1 Thetimeofyearwhenthestudent’sparticipationceases;and
2 Thestudent’sclassschedule
LEGALREF.:
105ILCS5/27-6.
225ILCS60/,MedicalPracticeAct.
23IllAdminCode§1420(p)and§1425(d),(e)
CROSSREF:6:60(CurriculumContent)
Adopted:February14,2022
7:270AdministeringMedicinestoStudents Studentsshouldnottakemedicationduringschoolhoursorduringschool-relatedactivitiesunlessitis necessaryforastudent'shealthandwell-being Whenastudent'slicensedhealthcareproviderand parent/guardianbelievethatitisnecessaryforthestudenttotakeamedicationduringschoolhoursor school-relatedactivities,theparent/guardianmustrequestthattheschooldispensethemedicationto thechildandotherwisefollowtheDistrict'sproceduresondispensingmedication
NoSchoolDistrictemployeeshalladministertoanystudent,orsuperviseastudent'sselfadministrationof,anyprescriptionornon-prescriptionmedicationuntilacompletedandsigned SchoolMedicationAuthorizationForm(SMAForm)issubmittedbythestudent'sparent/guardian Nostudentshallpossessorconsumeanyprescriptionornon-prescriptionmedicationonschool groundsorataschool-relatedfunctionotherthanasprovidedforinthispolicyanditsimplementing procedures.
Nothinginthispolicyshallprohibitanyschoolemployeefromprovidingemergencyassistanceto students,includingadministeringmedication.
TheBuildingPrincipalshallincludethispolicyintheStudentHandbookandshallprovideacopytothe parents/guardiansofstudents.
Self-AdministrationofMedication Astudentmaypossessandself-administeranepinephrineinjector,eg,EpiPen®,and/orasthma medicationprescribedforuseatthestudent’sdiscretion,providedthestudent’sparent/guardianhas completedandsignedanSMAForm TheSuperintendentordesigneewillensureanEmergency ActionPlanisdevelopedforeachself-administeringstudent.
Astudentmayself-administermedicationrequiredunderaqualifyingplan,providedthestudent’s parent/guardianhascompletedandsignedanSMAForm.Aqualifyingplanmeans:(1)anasthma actionplan,(2)anIndividualHealthCareActionPlan,(3)anallergyemergencyactionplan,(4)aplan pursuanttoSection504ofthefederalRehabilitationActof1973,or(5)aplanpursuanttothefederal IndividualswithDisabilitiesEducationAct.Astudentmayalsopossessthesuppliesandequipment necessarytomonitorandtreatdiabetesinaccordancewiththestudent'sdiabetescareplanand/or thesupplies,equipment,andmedicationnecessarytotreatepilepsyinaccordancewiththestudent's seizureactionplan
TheDistrictshallincurnoliability,exceptforwillfulandwantonconduct,asaresultofanyinjuryarising fromastudent’sself-administrationofmedication,includingasthmamedicationorepinephrine injectors,ormedicationrequiredunderaqualifyingplan Astudent’sparent/guardianmustindemnify andholdharmlesstheDistrictanditsemployeesandagents,againstanyclaims,exceptaclaim basedonwillfulandwantonconduct,arisingoutofastudent’sself-administrationofanepinephrine injector,asthmamedication,and/oramedicationrequiredunderaqualifyingplan
SchoolDistrictSupplyofUndesignatedEpinephrineInjectors TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallimplement105ILCS5/22-30(f)andmaintainasupplyof undesignatedepinephrineinjectorsinthenameoftheDistrictandprovideoradministerthemas necessaryaccordingtoStatelaw Undesignatedepinephrineinjectormeansanepinephrineinjector prescribedinthenameoftheDistrictoroneofitsschools Aschoolnurseortrainedpersonnel,as definedinStatelaw,mayadministeranundesignatedepinephrineinjectortoapersonwhenthey,in goodfaith,believeapersonishavingananaphylacticreaction
SchoolDistrictSupplyofUndesignatedOpioidAntagonists TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallimplement105ILCS5/22-30(f)andmaintainasupplyof
undesignatedopioidantagonistsandprovideoradministerthemasnecessaryaccordingtoState law.Opioidantagonistmeansadrugthatbindstoopioidreceptorsandblocksorinhibitstheeffectof opioidsactingonthosereceptors,including,butnotlimitedto,naloxonehydrochlorideoranyother similarlyactingdrugapprovedbytheUS FoodandDrugAdministration Undesignatedopioid antagonistisnotdefinedbytheSchoolCode;forpurposesofthispolicyitmeansanopioid antagonistprescribedinthenameoftheDistrictoroneofitsschoolsorobtainedbytheDistrict withoutaprescription.Aschoolnurseortrainedpersonnel,asdefinedinStatelaw,mayadministeran undesignatedopioidantagonisttoapersonwhenthey,ingoodfaith,believeapersonishavingan opioidoverdose.Eachbuildingadministratorand/orhisorhercorrespondingschoolnurseshall maintainthenamesoftrainedpersonnelwhohavereceivedastatementofcertificationpursuantto Statelaw.SeethewebsitefortheIll.Dept.ofHumanServicesforinformationaboutopioidprevention, abuse,publicawareness,andatoll-freenumbertoprovideinformationandreferralservicesfor personswithquestionsconcerningsubstanceabusetreatment
AdministrationofMedicalCannabis TheCompassionateUseofMedicalCannabisProgramActallowsamedicalcannabisinfused producttobeadministeredtoastudentbyoneormoreofthefollowingindividuals:
1. Aparent/guardianofastudentwhoisaminorwhoregisterswiththeIll.Dept.ofPublicHealth (IDPH)asadesignatedcaregivertoadministermedicalcannabistotheirchild.Adesignated caregivermayalsobeanotherindividualotherthanthestudent’sparent/guardian Any designatedcaregivermustbeatleast21yearsoldandisallowedtoadministeramedical cannabisinfusedproducttoachildwhoisastudentonthepremisesofhisorherschooloron hisorherschoolbusif:
a Boththestudentandthedesignatedcaregiverpossessvalidregistryidentificationcards issuedbyIDPH;
b CopiesoftheregistryidentificationcardsareprovidedtotheDistrict;
c. Thatstudent’sparent/guardiancompleted,signed,andsubmittedaSchoolMedication AuthorizationForm-MedicalCannabis;and
d. Afteradministeringtheproducttothestudent,thedesignatedcaregiverimmediately removesitfromschoolpremisesortheschoolbus.
2. Aproperlytrainedschoolnurseoradministrator,whoshallbeallowedtoadministerthemedical cannabisinfusedproducttothestudentonthepremisesofthechild’sschool,ataschoolsponsoredactivity,orbefore/afternormalschoolactivities,includingwhilethestudentisin before-schoolorafter-schoolcareonschool-operatedpropertyorwhilebeingtransportedona schoolbus.
3. Thestudenthimorherselfwhentheself-administrationtakesplaceunderthedirectsupervision ofaschoolnurseoradministrator.
Medicalcannabisinfusedproduct(product)includesoils,ointments,foods,andotherproductsthat containusablecannabisbutarenotsmokedorvaped.Smokingand/orvapingmedicalcannabisis prohibited.
Theproductmaynotbeadministeredinamannerthat,intheopinionoftheDistrictorschool,would createadisruptiontotheeducationalenvironmentorcauseexposureoftheproducttootherstudents. Aschoolemployeeshallnotberequiredtoadministertheproduct.
Disciplineofastudentforbeingadministeredaproductbyadesignatedcaregiver,orbyaschool nurseoradministrator,orwhoself-administersaproductunderthedirectsupervisionofaschool nurseoradministratorpursuanttothispolicyisprohibited.TheDistrictmaynotdenyastudent attendanceataschoolsolelybecauseheorsherequiresadministrationoftheproductduringschool
hours.
VoidPolicy TheSchoolDistrictSupplyofUndesignatedEpinephrineInjectorssectionofthepolicyisvoid whenevertheSuperintendentordesigneeis,forwhateverreason,unableto:(1)obtainfortheDistrict aprescriptionforundesignatedepinephrineauto-injectorsfromaphysicianoradvancedpractice nurselicensedtopracticemedicineinallitsbranches,or(2)filltheDistrict’sprescriptionfor undesignatedschoolepinephrineauto-injectors.
TheSchoolDistrictSupplyofUndesignatedOpioidAntagonistssectionofthepolicyisvoid whenevertheSuperintendentordesigneeisunabletoobtainasupplyofopioidantagonistsduetoa shortage,inwhichcasetheDistrictshallmakereasonableeffortstomaintainasupply.
TheAdministrationofMedicalCannabissectionofthepolicyisvoidandtheDistrictreservesthe rightnottoimplementitiftheDistrictorschoolisindangeroflosingfederalfunding.
AdministrationofUndesignatedMedication UponanyadministrationofanundesignatedmedicationpermittedbyStatelaw,theSuperintendentor designee(s)mustensureallnotificationsrequiredbyStatelawandadministrativeproceduresoccur.
UndesignatedMedicationDisclaimers Uponimplementationofthispolicy,theprotectionsfromliabilityandholdharmlessprovisions applicableunderStatelawapply
Noone,includingwithoutlimitation,parents/guardiansofstudents,shouldrelyontheDistrictforthe availabilityofundesignatedmedication Thispolicydoesnotguaranteetheavailabilityof undesignatedmedications Studentsandtheirparents/guardiansshouldconsulttheirownphysician regardingthesemedication(s)
LEGALREF:
105ILCS5/10-2014b,5/10-2221b,5/22-30,and5/22-33
105ILCS145/,CareofStudentswithDiabetesAct.
105ILCS150/,SeizureSmartSchoolAct.
410ILCS130/,CompassionateUseofMedicalCannabisProgramAct.
720ILCS550/,CannabisControlAct
23IllAdminCode§1540
CROSSREF: 7:285(AnaphylaxisPrevention,Response,andManagementProgram)
Adopted:June9,2025
Writtenordersfromparents/guardianstoforgolife-sustainingtreatmentfortheirchildmustbesigned bythestudent’sphysicianandgiventotheSuperintendent Thispolicyshallbeinterpretedin accordancewiththeIllinoisHealthCareSurrogateAct 755ILCS40/
Wheneveranordertoforgolife-sustainingtreatmentisreceived,theSuperintendentshallconvenea multi-disciplinaryteamthatincludes:
1 Thestudent,whenappropriate;
2. Thestudent’sparents/guardians;
3 Othermedicalprofessionals,eg,licensedphysician,physician’sassistant,ornurse practitioner;
4. Localfirstrespondersforthebuildinginwhichthechildisassignedtoattendschool;
5. Theschoolnurse;
6 Clergy,ifrequestedbythestudentorhisorherparents/guardians;
7. Otherindividualstoprovidesupporttothestudentorhisorherparents/guardians;and
8 SchoolpersonneldesignatedbytheSuperintendent
Theteamshalldetermineguidelinestobeusedbyschoolstaffmembersintheeventthechildsuffers alife-threateningepisodeatschooloraschoolevent
Districtpersonnelshallconveyorderstoforgolife-sustainingtreatmenttotheappropriateemergency orhealthcareprovider
LEGALREF:
HealthCareSurrogateAct,755ILCS40/.
Cruzanv.Director,MissouriDept.ofHealth,497U.S.261(1990).
InreC.A.,aminor,236Ill.App.3d594(1stDist.1992).
Adopted:July10,2023
7:280CommunicableandChronicInfectiousDisease Astudentwithorcarryingacommunicableand/orchronicinfectiousdiseasehasallrights,privileges, andservicesprovidedbylawandtheBoardofEducation'spolicies TheSuperintendentwilldevelop procedurestosafeguardtheserightswhilemanaginghealthandsafetyconcerns
LEGALREF:
105ILCS5/10-21.11.
23Ill.Admin.Code§§1.610and226.300.
77Ill.Admin.CodePart690.
20USC §1400etseq,IndividualsWithDisabilitiesEducationImprovementActof2004
29USC §794(a),RehabilitationActof1973,Section504
Adopted:September20,2021
BrookwoodSD167
7:285AnaphylaxisPrevention,Response,andManagementProgram
Schoolattendancemayincreaseastudent’sriskofexposuretoallergensthatcouldtrigger anaphylaxis StudentsatriskforanaphylaxisbenefitfromaBoardofEducationpolicythatcoordinates aplannedresponseintheeventofananaphylacticemergency Anaphylaxisisaseveresystemic allergicreactionfromexposuretoallergensthatisrapidinonsetandcancausedeath Common allergensincludeanimaldander,fish,latex,milk,shellfish,treenuts,eggs,insectvenom,medications, peanuts,soy,andwheat Asevereallergicreactionusuallyoccursquickly;deathhasbeenreportedto occurwithinminutes.Ananaphylacticreactioncanalsooccuruptoonetotwohoursafterexposureto theallergen.
WhileitisnotpossiblefortheDistricttocompletelyeliminatetherisksofananaphylacticemergency whenastudentisatschool,anAnaphylaxisPrevention,Response,andManagementProgramusing acooperativeeffortamongstudents’families,staffmembers,students,healthcareproviders, emergencymedicalservices,andthecommunityhelpstheDistrictreducetheserisksandprovide accommodationsandpropertreatmentforanaphylacticreactions.
TheSuperintendentordesigneeshalldevelopandimplementanAnaphylaxisPrevention,Response, andManagementProgramforthepreventionandtreatmentofanaphylaxisthat:
1 FullyimplementstheIll StateBoardofEducation(ISBE)’smodelpolicyrequiredbytheSchool Codethat:(a)relatestothecareandresponsetoapersonhavingananaphylaxisreaction,(b) addressestheuseofepinephrineinaschoolsetting,(c)providesafullfoodallergyand preventionofallergenexposureplan,and(d)alignswith105ILCS5/22-30and23 Ill.Admin.Code§1.540.
2 Ensuresstaffmembersreceiveappropriatetraining,including:(a)anin-servicetrainingprogram forstaffwhoworkwithstudentsthatisconductedbyapersonwithexpertiseinanaphylactic reactionsandmanagement,and(b)trainingrequiredbylawforthosestaffmembersactingas trainedpersonnel,asprovidedin105ILCS5/22-30and23Ill.Admin.Code§1.540.
3 ImplementsandmaintainsasupplyofundesignatedepinephrineinthenameoftheDistrict,in accordancewithpolicy7:270,AdministeringMedicinestoStudents.
4 FollowsandreferencestheapplicablebestpracticesspecifictotheDistrict’sneedsinthe CentersforDiseaseControlandPrevention'sVoluntaryGuidelinesforManagingFood AllergiesinSchoolsandEarlyCareandEducationProgramsandtheNationalAssociationof SchoolNursesAllergiesandAnaphylaxisResources/Checklists.
5 Providesannualnoticetotheparents/guardiansofallstudentstomakethemawareofthis policy
6 ComplieswithStateandfederallawandisinalignmentwithBoardpolicies
Monitoring
PursuanttoStatelawandpolicy2:240,BoardPolicyDevelopment,theBoardreviewsandmakes anynecessaryupdatestothispolicyatleastonceeverythreeyears.TheSuperintendentordesignee shallassisttheBoardwithitsreviewandanynecessaryupdates
LEGALREF.:
105ILCS5/2-3.190,5/10-22.39,and5/22-30.
23IllAdminCode§1540
AnaphylaxisResponsePolicyforIllinoisSchools,publishedbyISBE
CROSSREF:4:110(Transportation),4:120(FoodServices),4:170(Safety),5:100(Staff
DevelopmentProgram),6:120(EducationofChildrenwithDisabilities),6:240(FieldTripsand RecreationalClassTrips),7:180(PreventionofandResponsetoBullying,Intimidationand Harassment),7:250(StudentSupportServices),7:270(AdministeringMedicinestoStudents),8:100 (RelationswithOtherOrganizationsandAgencies)
Adopted:December11,2023
BrookwoodSD167
7:290SuicideandDepressionAwarenessandPrevention Youthsuicideimpactsthesafetyoftheschoolenvironment Italsoaffectstheschoolcommunity, diminishingtheabilityofsurvivingstudentstolearnandtheschool’sabilitytoeducate Suicideand depressionawarenessandpreventionareimportantBoardgoals
SuicideandDepressionAwarenessandPreventionProgram TheSuperintendentordesigneeshalldevelop,implement,andmaintainasuicideanddepression awarenessandpreventionprogram(Program)thatadvancestheBoard’sgoalsofincreasing awarenessandpreventionofdepressionandsuicide Thisprogrammustbeconsistentwiththe requirementsofAnnMarie’sLawlistedbelow;eachlistedrequirement,1-6,correspondswiththelist ofrequiredpolicycomponentsintheSchoolCodeSection5/2-3166(c)(2)-(7) TheProgramshall include:
1 Protocolsforadministeringyouthsuicideawarenessandpreventioneducationtostudentsand staff
a Forstudents,implementationwillincorporateBoardpolicy6:60,CurriculumContent, whichimplements105ILCS5/2-3139and105ILCS5/27-7(requiringeducationfor studentstodevelopasoundmindandahealthybody)
b Forstaff,implementationwillincorporateBoardpolicy5:100,StaffDevelopment Program,andteacher’sinstitutesunder105ILCS5/3-148(requiringcoverageofthe warningsignsofsuicidalbehavior)
2 Proceduresformethodsofsuicidepreventionwiththegoalofearlyidentificationandreferralof studentspossiblyatriskofsuicide Implementationwillincorporate:
a Thetrainingrequiredby105ILCS5/10-2239forallDistrictstaffwhoworkwithstudentsto identifythewarningsignsofsuicidalbehaviorinyouthalongwithappropriateintervention andreferraltechniques,includingmethodsofprevention,proceduresforearly identification,andreferralofstudentsatriskofsuicide;and
b Ill StateBoardofEducation(ISBE)-recommendedguidelinesandeducationalmaterials forstafftrainingandprofessionaldevelopment,alongwithISBE-recommendedresources forstudentscontainingage-appropriateeducationalmaterialsonyouthsuicideand awareness,ifavailablepursuanttoAnnMarie’sLawonISBE’swebsite
3 Methodsofintervention,includingproceduresthataddressanemotionalormentalhealthsafety planforuseduringtheschooldayandatschool-sponsoredeventsforastudentidentifiedas beingatincreasedriskofsuicideincludingthosestudentswho:(A)sufferfromamentalhealth disorder;(B)sufferfromasubstanceabusedisorder;(C)engageinself-harmorhavepreviously attemptedsuicide;(D)resideinanout-of-homeplacement;(E)areexperiencinghomelessness; (F)arelesbian,gay,bisexual,transgender,orquestioning(LGBTQ);(G)arebereavedby suicide;or(H)haveamedicalconditionorcertaintypesofdisabilities.Implementationwill incorporateparagraphnumber2,above,alongwithBoardpolicies:
a. 6:65,StudentSocialandEmotionalDevelopment,implementingthegoalsand benchmarksoftheIll.LearningStandardsand405ILCS49/15(b)(requiringstudentsocial andemotionaldevelopmentintheDistrict’seducationalprogram);
b. 6:120,EducationofChildrenwithDisabilities,implementingspecialeducation requirementsfortheDistrict;
c. 6:140,EducationofHomelessChildren,implementingprovisionofDistrictservicesto studentswhoarehomeless;
d 6:270,GuidanceandCounselingProgram,implementingguidanceandcounseling program(s)forstudents,and105ILCS5/10-2224aand2224b,whichallowaqualified
guidancespecialistoranylicensedstaffmembertoprovideschoolcounselingservices;
e 7:10,EqualEducationalOpportunities,anditsimplementingadministrativeprocedure andexhibit,implementingsupportsforequaleducationalopportunitiesforstudentswho areLGBTQ;
f 7:50,SchoolAdmissionsandStudentTransfersToandFromNon-DistrictSchools, implementingStatelawrequirementsrelatedtostudentswhoareinfostercare;
g 7:250,StudentSupportServices,implementingtheChildren’sMentalHealthAct,405 ILCS49/(requiringprotocolsforrespondingtostudentswithsocial,emotional,ormental healthissuesthatimpactlearningability);and
h. Stateand/orfederalresourcesthataddressemotionalormentalhealthsafetyplansfor studentswhoarepossiblyatanincreasedriskforsuicide,ifavailableontheISBE’s websitepursuanttoAnnMarie’sLaw
4. Methodsofrespondingtoastudentorstaffsuicideorsuicideattempt.Implementationofthis requirementshallincorporatebuilding-levelStudentSupportCommittee(s)establishedthrough Boardpolicy7:250,StudentSupportServices
5. Reportingprocedures.ImplementationofthisrequirementshallincorporateBoardpolicy6:270, GuidanceandCounselingProgram,andBoardpolicy7:250,StudentSupportServices,in additiontootherStateand/orfederalresourcesthataddressreportingprocedures
6. AprocesstoincorporateISBE-recommendedresourcesonyouthsuicideawarenessand preventionprograms,includingcurrentcontactinformationforsuchprogramsintheDistrict’s SuicideandDepressionAwarenessandPreventionProgram.
IllinoisSuicidePreventionStrategicPlanningCommittee TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallattempttodeveloparelationshipbetweentheDistrictandthe IllinoisSuicidePreventionStrategicPlanningCommittee,theIllinoisSuicidePreventionCoalition Alliance,and/oracommunitymentalhealthagency.Thepurposeoftherelationshipistodiscusshow toincorporatethegoalsandobjectivesoftheIllinoisSuicidePreventionStrategicPlanintothe District’sSuicidePreventionandDepressionAwarenessProgram.
Monitoring TheBoardwillreviewandupdatethispolicypursuanttoAnnMarie’sLawandBoardpolicy2:240, BoardPolicyDevelopment.
InformationtoStaff,Parents/Guardians,andStudents TheSuperintendentshallinformeachschooldistrictemployeeaboutthispolicyandensureitsposting ontheDistrict’swebsite TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallprovideacopyofthispolicytothe parentorlegalguardianofeachstudentenrolledintheDistrict Studentidentification(ID)cards,the District’swebsite,andstudenthandbooksandplannerswillcontainthesupportinformationas requiredbyStatelaw.
Implementation ThispolicyshallbeimplementedinamannerconsistentwithStateandfederallaws,includingthe StudentConfidentialReportingAct,5ILCS860/,Children’sMentalHealthAct,405ILCS49/,Mental HealthandDevelopmentalDisabilitiesConfidentialityAct,740ILCS110/,andtheIndividualswith DisabilitiesEducationAct,42USC §12101etseq
TheDistrict,Board,anditsstaffareprotectedfromliabilitybytheLocalGovernmentaland GovernmentalEmployeesTortImmunityAct Servicesprovidedpursuanttothispolicy:(1)donot replacethecareofaphysicianlicensedtopracticemedicineinallofitsbranchesoralicensed medicalpractitionerorprofessionaltrainedinsuicideprevention,assessmentsandcounseling
services,(2)arestrictlylimitedtotheavailableresourceswithintheDistrict,(3)donotextendbeyond theschooldayand/orschool-sponsoredevents,and(4)cannotguaranteeorensurethesafetyofa studentorthestudentbody.
LEGALREF.:
42U.S.C.§1201etseq.,IndividualswithDisabilitiesEducationAct.
105ILCS5/2-3166,105ILCS5/2-3139,5/3-148,5/10-2076,5/10-2081,5/10-2224a,5/102224b,5/10-2239,5/14-101etseq,5/14-702,and5/14-702b,5/27-7
5ILCS860/,StudentConfidentialReportingAct
405ILCS49/,Children’sMentalHealthAct
740ILCS110/,MentalHealthandDevelopmentalDisabilitiesConfidentialityAct.
745ILCS10/,LocalGovernmentalandGovernmentalTortImmunityAct.
CROSSREF.: 2:240(BoardPolicyDevelopment),5:100(StaffDevelopmentProgram),6:60 (CurriculumContent),6:65(StudentSocialandEmotionalDevelopment),6:120(Educationof ChildrenwithDisabilities),6:270(GuidanceandCounselingProgram),7:180(Preventionofand ResponsetoBullying,Intimidation,andHarassment),7:250(StudentSupportServices)
Adopted:December11,2023
BrookwoodSD167
Studentparticipationinschool-sponsoredextracurricularathleticactivitiesiscontingentuponthe following:
1 ThestudentmustmeettheacademiccriteriasetforthinBoardpolicy6:190,Extracurricularand Co-CurricularActivities
2. Aparent/guardianofthestudentmustprovidewrittenpermissionforthestudent'sparticipation, givingtheDistrictfullwaiverofresponsibilityoftherisksinvolved
3. Thestudentmustpresentacurrentcertificateofphysicalfitnessissuedbyalicensedphysician, anadvancedpracticeregisterednurse,oraphysicianassistant.ThePre-Participation PhysicalExaminationForm,offeredbytheIllinoisHighSchoolAssociationandtheIllinois ElementarySchoolAssociation,isthepreferredcertificateofphysicalfitness.
4 Thestudentmustshowproofofaccidentinsurancecoverageeitherbyapolicypurchased throughtheDistrict-approvedinsuranceplanoraparent/guardianwrittenstatementthatthe studentiscoveredunderafamilyinsuranceplan.
5 Thestudentmustagreetofollowallconductrulesandthecoaches'instructions
6. Thestudentandhisorherparent(s)/guardian(s)must:(a)complywiththeeligibilityrulesof,and completeanyformsrequiredby,anysponsoringassociation(suchas,theIllinoisElementary SchoolAssociation,theIllinoisHighSchoolAssociation,ortheSouthernIllinoisJuniorHigh SchoolAthleticAssociation),and(b)completeallformsrequiredbytheDistrictincluding, withoutlimitation,signinganacknowledgmentofreceivinginformationabouttheBoard's concussionpolicy7:305,StudentAthleteConcussionsandHeadInjuries
TheSuperintendentordesignee(1)isauthorizedtoimposeadditionalrequirementsforastudentto participateinextracurricularathletics,providedtherequirement(s)complywithBoardpolicy7:10, EqualEducationalOpportunities,and(2)shallmaintainthenecessaryrecordstoensurestudent compliancewiththispolicy.
LEGALREF: 105ILCS5/10-2030,5/10-2054,5/22-80,and25/2
23IllAdminCode§1530(b)
CROSSREF.:4:100(InsuranceManagement),4:170(Safety),6:190(ExtracurricularandCoCurricularActivities),7:10(EqualEducationalOpportunities),7:20(HarassmentofStudents Prohibited),7:240(ConductCodeforParticipantsinExtracurricularActivities),7:305(Student ConcussionsandHeadInjuries),7:340(StudentRecords)
Adopted:January11,2021
TheSuperintendentordesigneeshalldevelopandimplementaprogramtomanageconcussionsand headinjuriessufferedbystudentathletes Theprogramshall:
1 Complywiththeconcussionprotocols,policies,andby-lawsoftheIllinoisHighSchool Association(IHSA),includingitsProtocolforImplementationofNFHSSportsPlayingRules forConcussions,whichincludesitsReturntoPlay(RTP)Policy Thesespecificallyrequirethat:
a Astudentathletewhoexhibitssigns,symptoms,orbehaviorsconsistentwithaconcussion inapracticeorgameshallberemovedfromparticipationorcompetitionatthattime
b. Astudentathletewhohasbeenremovedfromaninterscholasticcontestforapossible concussionorheadinjurymaynotreturntothatcontestunlessclearedtodosobya physicianlicensedtopracticemedicineinallitsbranchesinIllinoisoracertifiedathletic trainer
c. Ifnotclearedtoreturntothatcontest,astudentathletemaynotreturntoplayorpractice untilthestudentathletehasprovidedhisorherschoolwithwrittenclearancefroma physicianlicensedtopracticemedicineinallitsbranchesinIllinois,advancedpractice registerednurse,physicianassistantoracertifiedathletictrainerworkinginconjunction withaphysicianlicensedtopracticemedicineinallitsbranchesinIllinois
2 Informstudentathletesandtheirparent(s)/guardian(s)aboutthispolicyintheAgreementto Participateorotherwritteninstrumentthatastudentathleteandhisorherparent/guardianmust signbeforethestudentisallowedtoparticipateinapracticeorinterscholasticcompetition
3. Providecoachesandstudentathletesandtheirparents/guardianswitheducationalmaterials fromtheIHSAregardingthenatureandriskofconcussionsandheadinjuries,includingtherisks inherentincontinuingtoplayafteraconcussionorheadinjury
4. Includearequirementforstaffmemberstonotifytheparent/guardianofastudentwhoexhibits symptomsconsistentwiththatofaconcussion.
5 IncludearequirementforstaffmemberstodistributetheIll Dept ofPublicHealthconcussion brochuretoanystudentortheparent/guardianofastudentwhomayhavesustaineda concussion,regardlessofwhetherornottheconcussionoccurredwhilethestudentwas participatinginaninterscholasticathleticactivity,ifavailable.
LEGALREF:
105ILCS5/22-80
105ILCS25/115,InterscholasticAthleticOrganizationAct
20ILCS2310/2310-307,CivilAdministrativeCodeofIllinois.
CROSSREF.:4:170(Safety),5:100(StaffDevelopmentProgram),7:300(ExtracurricularAthletics)
Adopted:July10,2023 BrookwoodSD167
7:310RestrictionsonPublications;ElementarySchools School-SponsoredPublicationsandWebsites School-sponsoredpublications,productions,andwebsitesarepartofthecurriculumandarenota publicforumforgeneralstudentuse Schoolauthoritiesmayeditordeletematerialthatisinconsistent withtheDistrict'seducationalmission
Allschool-sponsoredcommunicationsshallcomplywiththeethicsandrulesofresponsiblejournalism. Textthatislibelous,obscene,vulgar,lewd,invadestheprivacyofothers,conflictswiththebasic educationalmissionoftheschool,issociallyinappropriate,isinappropriateduetothematurityofthe students,orismateriallydisruptivetotheeducationalprocesswillnotbetolerated
Theauthor'snamewillaccompanypersonalopinionsandeditorialstatements Anopportunityforthe expressionofdifferingopinionsfromthosepublished/producedwillbeprovidedwithinthesame media
Non-SchoolSponsoredPublicationsAccessedorDistributedOn-Campus Forpurposesofthissectionandthefollowingsection,apublicationincludes,withoutlimitation:(1) writtenorelectronicprintmaterial,and(2)audio-visualmaterial,onanymediumincluding electromagneticmedia(eg images,digitalfiles,flashmemory,etc),orcombinationsofthese whetheroff-line(eg,aprintedbook,digitalfiles,etc)oron-line(eg,anywebsite,socialnetworking site,databaseforinformationretrieval,etc)
Creating,distributingand/oraccessingnon-schoolsponsoredpublicationsshalloccuratatimeand placeandinamannerthatwillnotcausedisruption,becoercive,orresultintheperceptionthatthe distributionorthepublicationisendorsedbytheDistrict
Studentsareprohibitedfromcreating,distributing,and/oraccessingatschoolanypublicationthat:
1. Willcausesubstantialdisruptionoftheproperandorderlyoperationanddisciplineoftheschool orschoolactivities;
2 Violatestherightsofothers,includingbutnotlimitedtomaterialthatislibelous,invadesthe privacyofothers,orinfringesonacopyright;
3 Issociallyinappropriateorinappropriateduetomaturitylevelofthestudents,includingbutnot limitedtomaterialthatisobscene,pornographic,orpervasivelylewdandvulgar,contains indecentandvulgarlanguage,orsextingasdefinedbyBoardpolicy7:190,StudentBehavior, and/orStudentHandbooks;
4 Isreasonablyviewedaspromotingillegaldruguse;or
5. Isdistributedinkindergartenthrougheighthgradeandisprimarilypreparedbynon-students, unlessitisbeingusedforschoolpurposes.Nothinghereinshallbeinterpretedtopreventthe inclusionofmaterialfromoutsidesourcesorthecitationtosuchsourcesaslongasthematerial tobedistributedoraccessedisprimarilypreparedbystudents
Accessingordistributing"on-campus"includesaccessingordistributingonschoolpropertyorat school-relatedactivities.Astudentengagesingrossdisobedienceandmisconductandmaybe disciplinedfor:(1)accessingordistributingforbiddenmaterial,or(2)forwriting,creating,or publishingsuchmaterialintendingforittobeaccessedordistributedatschool
Non-SchoolSponsoredPublicationsAccessedorDistributedOff-Campus
Astudentengagesingrossdisobedienceandmisconductandmaybedisciplinedforcreatingand/or distributingapublicationthat:(1)causesasubstantialdisruptionoraforeseeableriskofasubstantial disruptiontoschooloperations,or(2)interfereswiththerightsofotherstudentsorstaffmembers.
105ILCS5/27-23.7.
Hazelwoodv Kuhlmeier,484US 260(1988)
Tinkerv DesMoinesIndep Cmty Sch Dist,393US 503(1969)
Hedgesv WaucondaCmty UnitSch Dist No 118,9F3d1295(7thCir 1993)
CROSSREF.:6:235(AccesstoElectronicNetworks),7:180(PreventionofandResponsetoBullying, Intimidation,andHarassment),7:190(StudentBehavior),8:25(AdvertisingandDistributingMaterials inSchoolsProvidedbyNon-SchoolRelatedEntities)
Adopted:June9,2025
BrookwoodSD167
Noindividualororganizationisallowedtoaskstudentstoparticipateinfundraisingactivitieswhilethe studentsareonschoolgroundsduringschoolhoursorduringanyschoolactivity Exceptionsare:
1 School-sponsoredstudentorganizations;and
2. Parentorganizationsandboosterclubsthatarerecognizedpursuanttopolicy8:90,Parent OrganizationsandBoosterClubs.
TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallmanagestudentfundraisingactivitiesinalignmentwiththe followingdirectives:
1. Fundraisingeffortsshallnotconflictwithinstructionalactivitiesorprograms.
2 ForanyschoolthatparticipatesintheSchoolBreakfastProgramortheNationalSchoolLunch Program,fundraisingactivitiesinvolvingthesaleoffoodandbeverageitemstostudentsduring theschooldaywhileontheschoolcampusmustcomplywiththeIll StateBoardofEducation rulesconcerningthesaleofcompetitivefoodandbeverageitems
3 Participationinfundraisingeffortsmustbevoluntary
4. Studentsafetymustbeparamount,anddoor-to-doorsolicitationsareprohibited..
5 Forschool-sponsoredstudentorganizations,aschoolstaffmembermustsupervisethe fundraisingactivitiesandthestudentactivityfundstreasurermustsafeguardthefinancial accounts.
6 Thefundraisingeffortsmustbetosupporttheorganization'spurposesand/oractivities,the generalwelfare,acharitablecause,ortheeducationalexperiencesofstudentsgenerally
7. Thefundsshallbeusedtothemaximumextentpossibleforthedesignatedpurpose.
8 Anyfundraisingeffortsthatsolicitdonormessagesforincorporationintoschoolproperty,eg, tilesorbricks,orplacementuponschoolproperty,e.g.,postersorplacards,must:
a Developviewpointneutralguidelinesforthecreationofmessages;
b Informpotentialdonorsthatallmessagesaresubjecttoreviewandapproval,andthat messagesthatdonotmeettheestablishedguidelinesmustberesubmittedorthe donationwillbereturned;and
c. Placeadisclaimeronallfundraisinginformationandnearthecompleteddonormessages thatallmessagesare"solelytheexpressionoftheindividualdonorsandnotan endorsementbytheDistrictofanymessage'scontent."
LEGALREF.: 105ILCS5/10-20.19(3).
23IllAdminCodePart305,SchoolFoodService
CROSSREF:4:90(StudentActivityandFiduciaryFunds),4:120(FoodServices),8:80(Giftstothe District),8:90(ParentOrganizationsandBoosterClubs)
Adopted:June8,2020
Schoolstudentrecordsareconfidential Informationfromthemshallnotbereleasedotherthanas providedbylaw Aschoolstudentrecordisanywritingorotherrecordedinformationconcerninga studentandbywhichastudentmaybeidentifiedindividuallythatismaintainedbyaschooloratits directionbyaschoolemployee,regardlessofhoworwheretheinformationisstored,exceptas providedinStateorfederallaw
Stateandfederallawgrantsstudents,parents/guardians,andwhenapplicable,theIll Dept of ChildrenandFamilyServices’OfficeofEducationandTransitionServices,certainrights,includingthe righttoinspect,copy,and/orchallengeschoolstudentrecords Theinformationcontainedinschool studentrecordsshallbekeptcurrent,accurate,clear,andrelevant Allinformationmaintained concerningastudentreceivingspecialeducationservicesshallbedirectlyrelatedtotheprovisionof servicestothatchild.TheDistrictmayreleasedirectoryinformationaspermittedbylaw,buta parent/guardianshallhavetherighttoopt-outofthereleaseofdirectoryinformationregardinghisor herchild.TheDistrictwillcomplywithStateorfederallawwithregardtoreleaseofastudent’sschool records,including,whereapplicable,withoutnoticeto,ortheconsentof,thestudent’sparent/guardian oreligiblestudent.Uponrequest,theDistrictdisclosesschoolstudentrecordswithoutparentconsent totheofficialrecordscustodianofanotherschoolinwhichastudenthasenrolledorintendstoenroll, aswellastoanyotherpersonasspecificallyrequiredorpermittedbyStateorfederallaw
TheSuperintendentshallfullyimplementthispolicyanddesignateanofficialrecordscustodianfor eachschoolwhoshallmaintainandprotecttheconfidentialityofschoolstudentrecords,informstaff membersofthispolicy,andinformstudentsandtheirparents/guardiansoftheirrightsregarding schoolstudentrecords
LEGALREF: 20U.S.C.§1232g,FamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyAct;34C.F.R.Part99.
50ILCS205/7,LocalRecordsAct.
105ILCS5/10-20.12b,5/10-20.40,5/14-1.01etseq.,and5/26A-30.
105ILCS10/,Ill SchoolStudentRecordsAct
105ILCS85/,StudentOnlinePersonalProtectionAct
325ILCS17/,Children’sPrivacyProtectionandParentalEmpowermentAct
750ILCS5/602.11,Ill.MarriageandDissolutionofMarriageAct.
23Ill.Admin.CodeParts226and375.
OwassoISD No I-011v Falvo,534US 426(2002)
ChicagoTribuneCo v ChicagoBd ofEd,332IllApp3d60(1stDist 2002)
CROSSREF: 5:100(StaffDevelopmentProgram),5:130(ResponsibilitiesConcerningInternal Information),7:15(StudentandFamilyPrivacyRights),7:220(BusConduct),7:255(StudentsWho areParents,ExpectantParents,orVictimsofDomesticorSexualViolence),7:345(Useof EducationalTechnologies;StudentDataPrivacyandSecurity)
Adopted:June9,2025
EducationaltechnologiesusedintheDistrictshallfurthertheobjectivesoftheDistrict’seducational program,assetforthinBoardpolicy6:10,EducationalPhilosophyandObjectives,alignwiththe curriculumcriteriainpolicy6:40,CurriculumDevelopment,and/orsupportefficientDistrict operations.TheSuperintendentshallensurethattheuseofeducationaltechnologiesintheDistrict meetstheabovecriteria.
TheDistrictand/orvendorsunderitscontrolmayneedtocollectandmaintaindatathatpersonally identifiesstudentsinordertousecertaineducationaltechnologiesforthebenefitofstudentlearningor Districtoperations.
FederalandStatelawgoverntheprotectionofstudentdata,includingschoolstudentrecordsand/or coveredinformation.Thesale,rental,lease,ortradingofanyschoolstudentrecordsorcovered informationbytheDistrictisprohibited.Protectingsuchinformationisimportantforlegalcompliance, Districtoperations,andmaintainingthetrustofDistrictstakeholders,includingparents,studentsand staff.
Definitions Coveredinformationmeanspersonallyidentifiableinformation(PII)orinformationlinkedtoPIIinany mediaorformatthatisnotpubliclyavailableandisanyofthefollowing:(1)createdbyorprovidedto anoperatorbyastudentorthestudent’sparent/guardianinthecourseofthestudent’sor parent/guardian’suseoftheoperator’ssite,serviceorapplication;(2)createdbyorprovidedtoan operatorbyanemployeeoragentoftheDistrict;or(3)gatheredbyanoperatorthroughtheoperation ofitssite,service,orapplication
Operatorsareentities(suchaseducationaltechnologyvendors)thatoperateInternetwebsites,online services,onlineapplications,ormobileapplicationsthataredesigned,marketed,andprimarilyused forK-12schoolpurposes
Breachmeanstheunauthorizedacquisitionofcomputerizeddatathatcompromisesthesecurity, confidentialityorintegrityofcoveredinformationmaintainedbyanoperatorortheDistrict
OperatorContracts TheSuperintendentordesigneedesignateswhichDistrictemployeesareauthorizedtoenterinto writtenagreementswithoperatorsforthosecontractsthatdonotrequireseparateBoardapproval. ContractsbetweentheBoardandoperatorsshallbeenteredintoinaccordancewithStatelawand Boardpolicy4:60,PurchasesandContracts,andshallincludeanyspecificprovisionsrequiredby Statelaw
SecurityStandards TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallensuretheDistrictimplementsandmaintainsreasonable securityproceduresandpracticesthatotherwisemeetorexceedindustrystandardsdesignedto protectcoveredinformationfromunauthorizedaccess,destruction,use,modification,ordisclosure.In theeventtheDistrictreceivesnoticefromanoperatorofabreachorhasdeterminedabreachhas occurred,theSuperintendentordesigneeshallalsoensurethattheDistrictprovidesanybreach notificationsrequiredbyStatelaw
LEGALREF:
20U.S.C.§1232g,FamilyandEducationalRightsandPrivacyAct;34C.F.R.Part99. 105ILCS10/,Ill.SchoolStudentRecordsAct.
23Ill.Admin.CodePart380.
CROSSREF: 4:15(IdentityProtection),4:60(PurchasesandContracts),6:235(Accessto ElectronicNetworks),7:340(StudentRecords)
Adopted:February14,2022
BrookwoodSD167
PublicRelations TheBoardPresidentistheofficialspokespersonfortheBoardofEducation.TheSuperintendentis theDistrict'schiefspokesperson TheBoard,incollaborationwiththeSuperintendentordesignee, shallplanandimplementaDistrictpublicrelationsprogramthatwill:
1. Developcommunityunderstandingofschooloperation.
2. GathercommunityattitudesanddesiresfortheDistrict.
3 Ensureadequatefinancialsupportforasoundeducationalprogram
4. Helpthecommunityfeelamoredirectresponsibilityforthequalityofeducationprovidedbytheir schools.
5 Earnthecommunity’sgoodwill,respect,andtrust
6 Promoteagenuinespiritofcooperationbetweentheschoolandthecommunity
7. Keepthenewsmediaandcommunityaccuratelyinformed.
Thepublicrelationsprogramshouldinclude:
1 RegularnewsreleasesconcerningDistrictprograms,policies,activities,andspecialevent managementfordistributionby,forexample,postingontheDistrictwebsite,usingDistrictsocial mediaaccounts,and/orsendingtothenewsmedia.
2 Newsconferences,interviews,andofficialBoardorDistrictstatements,asrequestedor needed TheBoardPresidentandSuperintendentwillcoordinatetheirrespectivemedia relationsefforts AsofficialspokespersonfortheBoard,theBoardPresidentwillcommunicate onbehalfoftheBoardtothenewsmediaandcommunity StatementsmadebyBoardmembers whennotauthorizedbytheBoardwillbeconsideredpersonalcommentsoftheBoardmember, andBoardmembersareencouragedtoidentifysuchstatementsastheirpersonalopinions. OfficialBoardorDistrictstatements(otherthanthosemadedirectlytothemedia)willbemade throughtheDistrictwebsiteand/oritssocialmediaaccounts,atofficialDistrictevents,or throughotherofficialcommunicationmethods,suchasDistrictemailormailings.Individualsmay speakfortheDistrictonlywithpriorapprovalfromtheSuperintendent.
3 Publicationshavingahighqualityofeditorialcontentandeffectiveformat Allpublicationsshall identifytheDistrict,school,department,orclassroomandshallincludethenameofthe Superintendent,theBuildingPrincipal,and/ortheauthorandthepublicationdate.
4 OthereffortsthathighlighttheDistrict'sprogramsandactivities
InformationProvidedtotheMedia
TheSuperintendentandhisstaffareencouragedtouseallavailablemeansofcommunicationsuchas publications,radio,andtelevisiontokeepthegoals,programs,achievementsandneedsofthe schoolsbeforethepublic
Materialforsystem-widedistributionwillbekeptonfileintheCentralOffice.
TheAdministrationisresponsibleforallinformationalservicestoandfromthepublic,exceptforsuch mattersastheBoardmayfromtimetotimewishtodealwithpubliclyitself.
NewsReleases
GoodpublicrelationsareavitalpartoftheBoard'sandAdministrators'responsibilitytotheSchool District Therefore,allnewsreleasesaretobefactualandshouldgivethepublicsufficientinformation toprovidethemwithschooldistrictnews.
NewsreleasesshouldbewrittentogiveproperimportanceandweighttoissuesdiscussedinBoard meetingsoronmattersaffectingtheadministrationoftheDistrict.Cautionshouldbeexercisedtobe surelesserimportanthappeningsarenotgivenmajorcoverageandviceversa.
Incaseofdisastersand/orothercontroversialhappeningsaffectingourdistrictorsurrounding districts,statementsaretobeissuedinaccordancewiththeCrisisInterventionPlan.
NOTE:Thispolicydoesnotsupersedethosepoliciescoveringroutinenewsmatterswhichauthorize theSuperintendent,Principalsandotherschoolpersonneltoreleaseday-to-dayitemsofinterestto thenewsmedia.
CommunityEngagement CommunityengagementisaprocessthattheBoardusestoactivelyinvolvediversecitizensin dialogue,deliberation,andcollaborativethinkingaroundcommoninterestsfortheDistrict's schools.Effectivecommunityengagementisessentialtocreatetrustandsupportamongthe community,Board,Superintendent,andDistrictstaff.
TheBoard,inconsultationwiththeSuperintendentarticulatestheDistrict'scommunityengagement goals.
TheBoardwillperiodically:(1)reviewwhetheritscommunityengagementgoals(s)areachievingthe identifiedpurpose(s)andobjective(s);(2)considerwhat,ifany,modificationswouldimprove effectiveness;and(3)determinewhethertocontinueindividualtactics.
CROSSREF:2:110(Qualifications,Term,andDutiesofBoardOfficers)
Adopted:December16,2024
8:20CommunityUseofSchoolFacilities Schoolfacilitiesareavailabletocommunityorganizationsduringnon-schoolhourswhensuchuse doesnot:(1)interferewithanyschoolfunctionoraffectthesafetyofstudentsoremployees,or(2) affectthepropertyorliabilityoftheSchoolDistrict Theuseofschoolfacilitiesforschoolpurposeshas precedenceoverallotheruses TheDistrictreservestherighttocancelpreviouslyscheduleduseof facilitiesbycommunityorganizationsandothergroups Theuseofschoolfacilitiesrequirestheprior approvaloftheSuperintendentordesigneeandissubjecttoapplicableprocedures
PersonsonschoolpremisesmustabidebytheDistrict'sconductrulesatalltimes
Studentgroups,school-relatedorganizations,governmentagencies,andnon-profitorganizationsare grantedtheuseofschoolfacilitiesatnocostsduringregularlystaffedhours Facilitiesandgroundswill notbemadeavailabletoindividualsforpersonalorsocialreasonsortobusinessenterprisesfor commercialgain Allnon-schoolsponsoredgroups,beforeusingthefacilitiesduringnon-regularly staffedhours,mustprovideacertificateofinsurancenamingtheDistrictasanadditionalinsuredor otherwiseshowproofofinsurance.Feesandcostsshallapplyduringnon-regularlystaffedhoursand tootherorganizationsgranteduseoffacilitiesatanytime.Afeescheduleandothertermsofuseshall bepreparedbytheSuperintendentandbesubjecttoannualapprovalbytheBoard.
LEGALREF.:
20USC §7905,BoyScoutsofAmericaEqualAccessAct
10ILCS5/11-41,ElectionCode
105ILCS5/10-2041,5/10-2210,and5/29-35
GoodNewsClubv.MilfordCentralSchool,533U.S.98(2001).
Lamb’sChapelv.CenterMorichesUnionFreeSchoolDistrict,508U.S.384(1993).
Rosenbergerv.RectorandVisitorsofUniv.ofVa.,515U.S.819(1995).
CROSSREF:8:25(AdvertisingandDistributingMaterialsinSchoolsProvidedbyNon-School RelatedEntities),8:30(VisitorstoandConductonSchoolProperty)
Adopted:May15,2023
8:25AdvertisingandDistributingMaterialsinSchoolsProvidedbyNon-School
Nomaterialorliteratureshallbepostedinschoolsordistributedtostudentsbynon-schoolrelated organizationsorindividualsonschoolproperty.
LEGALREF:
Lamb’sChapelv CenterMorichesUnionFreeSch Dist,508US 384(1993)
Bergerv RensselaerCentralSch Corp,982F2d1160(7thCir 1993),cert denied,113SCt 2344 (1993)
Shermanv CommunityConsolidatedSch Dist 21,8F3d1160(7thCir 1993),cert denied,8F3d 1160(1994)
Hedgesv WaucondaCommunityUnitSch Dist No 118,9F3d1295(7thCir 1993)
VictoryThroughJesusSportsMinistryv.Lee’sSummitR-7Sch.Dist.,640F.3d329(8thCir.2011), cert denied,565US 1036(2011)
DiLoretov.DowneyUnifiedSch.Dist.,196F.3d958(9thCir.1999).
CROSSREF.: 7:325(StudentFundraisingActivities)
Adopted:July10,2023
BrookwoodSD167
Thefollowingdefinitionsapplytothispolicy:
Schoolproperty-Districtandschoolbuildings,grounds,andparkingareas;vehiclesusedfor schoolpurposes;andanylocationusedforaBoardofEducationmeeting,schoolathleticevent, orotherschool-sponsoredorschool-sanctionedeventsoractivities
Visitor-AnypersonotherthananenrolledstudentorDistrictemployee
AllvisitorstoschoolpropertyarerequiredtoreporttotheBuildingPrincipal'sofficeandreceive permissiontoremainonschoolproperty Allvisitorsmustsignavisitors'log,showidentification,and wearavisitor'sbadge Whenleavingtheschool,visitorsmustreturntheirbadge Onthoseoccasions whenlargegroupsofparents/guardians,friends,and/orcommunitymembersareinvitedontoschool propertyorwhencommunitymembersareattendingBoardmeetings,visitorsarenotrequiredtosign inbutmustfollowschoolofficials’instructions Personsonschoolpropertywithoutpermissionwillbe directedtoleaveandmaybesubjecttocriminalprosecution
Exceptasprovidedinthenextparagraph,anypersonwishingtoconferwithastaffmembershould contactthatstaffmembertomakeanappointment Conferenceswithteachersareheld,totheextent possible,outsideschoolhoursorduringtheteacher’sconference/preparationperiod
Requeststoaccessaschoolbuilding,facility,and/oreducationalprogram,ortointerviewpersonnelor astudentforpurposesofassessingthestudent'sspecialeducationneeds,shouldbemadeatthe appropriatebuilding AccessshallbefacilitatedaccordingtoguidelinesfromtheSuperintendentor designee
TheSchoolDistrictexpectsmutualrespect,civility,andorderlyconductamongallpeopleonschool propertyorataschoolevent Nopersononschoolpropertyorataschoolevent(includingvisitors, students,andemployees)shallperformanyofthefollowingacts:
1 Strike,injure,threaten,harass,orintimidateastaffmember,Boardmember,sportsofficialor coach,oranyotherperson;
2. Behaveinanunsportsmanlikemanner,orusevulgarorobscenelanguage;
3. UnlessspecificallypermittedbyStatelaw,possessaweapon,anyobjectthatcanreasonably beconsideredaweaponorlookslikeaweapon,oranydangerousdevice.Anindividual licensedtocarryaconcealedfirearmundertheIllinoisFirearmConcealedCarryActis permittedto:(a)carryaconcealedfirearmwithinavehicleintoaparkingareacontrolledbya schoolortheDistrictandmaystoreafirearmorammunitionconcealedinacasewithinalocked vehicleorlockedcontaineroutofplainviewwithinthevehicleintheparkingarea,and/or(b) carryaconcealedfirearmintheimmediateareasurroundinghisorhervehicleinaparkingarea controlledbyaschoolortheDistrictforthelimitedpurposeofstoringorretrievingafirearm withinthevehicle'strunk
4. Damageorthreatentodamageanother'sproperty;
5 Damageordefaceschoolproperty;
6 ViolateanyIllinoislaw,ortownorcountyordinance;
7. Smokeorotherwiseusetobaccoproducts;
8 Distribute,consume,use,possess,orbeimpairedbyorundertheinfluenceofanalcoholic beverage,cannabis,otherlawfulproduct,orillegaldrug
9 Bepresentwhentheperson’salcoholicbeverage,cannabis,otherlawfulproduct,orillegaldrug consumptionisdetectible,regardlessofwhenand/orwheretheuseoccurred
10. Useorpossessmedicalcannabis,unlessheorshehascompliedwithpolicy7:270, AdministeringMedicinestoStudents,implementingAshley’sLaw.
11. usingcellularphonesinadisruptivemanner);
12 Enteruponanyportionofschoolpremisesatanytimeforpurposesotherthanthosethatare lawfulandauthorizedbytheBoard;
13 Operateamotorvehicle:(a)inariskymanner,(b)inexcessof20milesperhour,or(c)in violationofanauthorizedDistrictemployee'sdirective;
14. Engageinanyriskybehavior,includingroller-blading,roller-skating,orskateboarding;
15 ViolateotherDistrictpoliciesorregulations,oradirectivefromanauthorizedsecurityofficeror Districtemployee;or
16 Engageinanyconductthatinterfereswith,disrupts,oradverselyaffectstheDistrictoraSchool function
ConvictedChildSexOffender Statelawprohibitsachildsexoffenderfrombeingpresentonschoolpropertyorloiteringwithin500 feetofschoolpropertywhenpersonsundertheageof18arepresent,unlesstheoffenderis:
1. Aparent/guardianofastudentattendingtheschoolandhasnotifiedtheBuildingPrincipalofhis orherpresenceattheschoolforthepurposeof:(i)attendingaconferenceattheschoolwith schoolpersonneltodiscusstheprogressofhisorherchildacademicallyorsocially,(ii) participatinginchildreviewconferencesinwhichevaluationandplacementdecisionsmaybe madewithrespecttohisorherchildregardingspecialeducationservices,or(iii)attending conferencestodiscussotherstudentissuesconcerninghisorherchildsuchasretentionand promotion;or
2. HaspermissiontobepresentfromtheBoard,Superintendent,orSuperintendent'sdesignee.If permissionisgranted,theSuperintendentorBoardPresidentshallprovidethedetailsofthe offender'supcomingvisittotheBuildingPrincipal.
Inallcases,theSuperintendent,ordesigneewhoisacertifiedemployee,shallsuperviseachildsex offenderwhenevertheoffenderisinachild'svicinity.
ExclusiveBargainingRepresentativeAgent
Pleaserefertotheapplicablecollectivebargainingagreement(s).
Foremployeeswhosecollectivebargainingagreementdoesnotaddressthissubject:
UponnotifyingtheBuildingPrincipal’soffice,authorizedagentsofanexclusivebargaining representativewillbeprovidedreasonableaccesstoemployeesinthebargainingunittheyrepresent inaccordancewithStatelaw Suchaccessshallbeconductedinamannerthatwillnotimpedethe normaloperationsoftheDistrict.
Enforcement
Anystaffmembermayrequestidentificationfromanypersononschoolproperty;refusaltoprovide suchinformationisacriminalact TheBuildingPrincipalordesigneeshallseektheimmediate removalofanypersonwhorefusestoproviderequestedidentification
Anypersonwhoengagesinconductprohibitedbythispolicymaybeejectedfromordenied admissiontoschoolpropertyinaccordancewithStatelaw Thepersonalsomaybesubjecttobeing deniedadmissiontoschoolathleticorextracurriculareventsforuptoonecalendaryearinaccordance withtheproceduresbelow
ProcedurestoDenyFutureAdmissiontoAthleticorExtracurricularSchoolEvents
Beforeanypersonmaybedeniedadmissiontoathleticorextracurricularschoolevents,theperson
hasarighttoahearingbeforetheBoard.TheSuperintendentmayrefusethepersonadmission pendingsuchhearing.TheSuperintendentordesigneemustprovidethepersonwithahearingnotice, deliveredorsentbycertifiedmailwithreturnreceiptrequested,atleast10daysbeforetheBoard hearingdate Thehearingnoticemustcontain:
1. Thedate,time,andplaceoftheBoardhearing;
2 Adescriptionoftheprohibitedconduct;
3 Theproposedtimeperiodthatadmissiontoschooleventswillbedenied;and
4. Instructionsonhowtowaiveahearing.
LEGALREF: 20USC §7971etseq,Pro-ChildrenActof2001
Nudingv CerroGordoCommunityUnitSchoolDist,313Ill App3d344(4thDist 2000)
105ILCS5/10-205,10-205b,5/10-2210,5/22-33,5/24-25,and5/27-237(a)
115ILCS5/3(c),Ill.EducationalLaborRelationsAct.
410ILCS130/,CompassionateUseofMedicalCannabisProgramAct.
410ILCS705/,CannabisTaxandRegulationAct
430ILCS66/,FirearmConcealedCarryAct
720ILCS5/11-93,5/21-1,5/21-12,5/21-3,5/21-5,5/21-55,5/21-9,and5/21-11
CROSSREF.:2:200(TypesofBoardofEducationMeetings),2:230(PublicParticipationatBoardof EducationMeetingsandPetitionstotheBoard),4:170(Safety),5:50(Drug-andAlcohol-Free Workplace;E-Cigarette,Tobacco,andCannabisProhibition),6:120(EducationofChildrenwith Disabilities),6:250(CommunityResourcePersonsandVolunteers),7:190(StudentBehavior),7:270 (AdministeringMedicinestoStudents),8:20(CommunityUseofSchoolFacilities)
Adopted:December11,2023 BrookwoodSD167
8:70AccommodatingIndividualswithDisabilities Individualswithdisabilitiesshallbeprovidedanopportunitytoparticipateinallschool-sponsored services,programs,oractivitiesandwillnotbesubjecttoillegaldiscrimination Whenappropriate, theDistrictmayprovidetopersonswithdisabilitiesaids,benefits,orservicesthatareseparateor differentfrom,butaseffectiveas,thoseprovidedtoothers
TheDistrictwillprovideauxiliaryaidsandserviceswhennecessarytoaffordindividualswith disabilitiesequalopportunitytoparticipateinorenjoythebenefitsofaservice,program,oractivity
Eachservice,program,website,oractivityoperatedinexistingfacilitiesshallbereadilyaccessibleto, anduseableby,individualswithdisabilities Newconstructionandalterationstofacilitiesexisting beforeJanuary26,1992,willbeaccessiblewhenviewedintheirentirety
TheSuperintendentordesigneeisdesignatedtheTitleIICoordinatorandshall:
1. OverseetheDistrict’scomplianceefforts,recommendnecessarymodificationstotheSchool Board,andmaintaintheDistrict’sfinalTitleIIself-evaluationdocument,updateittotheextent necessary,andkeepitavailableforpublicinspectionforatleastthreeyearsafteritscompletion date
2. InstituteplanstomakeinformationregardingTitleII’sprotectionavailabletoanyinterestedparty.
IndividualswithdisabilitiesshouldnotifytheSuperintendentorBuildingPrincipaliftheyhavea disabilitythatwillrequirespecialassistanceorservicesand,ifso,whatservicesarerequired. This notificationshouldoccurasfarinadvanceaspossibleoftheschool-sponsoredfunction,program,or meeting.
Individualswithdisabilitiesmayallegeaviolationofthispolicyorfederallawbyreportingittothe SuperintendentordesignatedTitleIICoordinator,orbyfilingagrievanceundertheUniformGrievance Procedure.
LEGALREF.: AmericanswithDisabilitiesAct,42USC §§12101etseq and12131etseq;28CFR Part35
RehabilitationActof1973§104,29USC §794(2006)
105ILCS5/10-2051
410ILCS25/,EnvironmentalBarriersAct.
71Ill.Admin.CodePart400,IllinoisAccessibilityCode.
CROSSREF.:2:260(UniformGrievanceProcedure),4:150(FacilityManagementandBuilding Programs)
Adopted:May15,2023
BrookwoodSD167
TheBoardofEducationappreciatesgiftsfromanyeducationfoundation,otherentities,orindividuals Allgiftsmustadheretoeachofthefollowing:
1 BeacceptedbytheBoardor,iflessthan$50000invalue,theSuperintendentordesignee Individualsshouldobtainapre-acceptancecommitmentbeforeidentifyingtheDistrict,any school,orschoolprogramoractivityasabeneficiaryinanyfundraisingattempt,including withoutlimitation,anyInternetfundraisingattempt
2. Begivenwithoutastatedpurposeorwithapurposedeemedbythepartywithauthorityto acceptthegifttobecompatiblewiththeBoard'seducationalobjectivesandpolicies.
3. BeconsistentwiththeDistrict'smandatetoprovideequaleducationalandextracurricular opportunitiestoallstudentsintheDistrictasprovidedinBoardpolicy7:10,EqualEducational Opportunities.StateandfederallawsrequiretheDistricttoprovideequaltreatmentfor membersofbothsexestoeducationalprograming,extracurricularactivities,andathletics This includesthedistributionofathleticbenefitsandopportunities
4. PermittheDistricttomaintainresourceequityamongitlearningcenters.
5 Beviewpointneutral TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallmanageaprocessforthereview andapprovalofdonationsinvolvingtheincorporationofmessagesintoorplacingmessages uponschoolproperty
6 ComplywithalllawsapplicabletotheDistrictincluding,withoutlimitation,theAmericanswith DisabilitiesAct,thePrevailingWageAct,theHealth/LifeSafetyCodeforPublicSchools,andall applicableprocurementandbiddingrequirements
TheDistrictwillprovideequaltreatmenttoallindividualsandentitiesseekingtodonatemoneyora gift Uponacceptance,allgiftsbecometheDistrict'sproperty Theacceptanceofagiftisnotan endorsementbytheBoard,District,orschoolofanyproduct,service,activity,orprogram Themethod ofrecognitionisdeterminedbythepartyacceptingthegift
LEGALREF:
20USC §1681etseq,TitleIXoftheEducationAmendmentsimplementedby34CFR Part106
105ILCS5/16-1.
23Ill.Admin.Code§200.40.
CROSSREF:4:60(PurchasesandContracts),4:150(FacilityManagementandBuildingPrograms), 6:10(EducationalPhilosophyandObjectives),6:210(InstructionalMaterials),7:10(EqualEducational Opportunities)
Adopted:June8,2020
8:90ParentOrganizationsandBoosterClubs ParentorganizationsandboosterclubsareinvaluableresourcestotheDistrict’sschools While parentorganizationsandboosterclubshavenoadministrativeauthorityandcannotdetermineDistrict policy,theBoardofEducationwelcomestheirsuggestionsandassistance
ParentorganizationsandboosterclubsmayberecognizedbytheBoardandpermittedtousethe District’sname,aDistrictschool’sname,oraDistrictschool’steamname,oranylogoattributableto theDistrictprovidedtheyfirstreceivetheSuperintendentordesignee’sexpresswrittenconsent Consenttouseoneoftheabove-mentionednamesorlogoswillgenerallybegrantedifthe organizationorclubhasby-lawscontainingthefollowing:
1 Theorganization’sorclub’snameandpurpose,suchas,toenhancestudents’educational experiences,tohelpmeeteducationalneedsofstudents,toprovideextraathleticbenefitsto students,toassistspecificsportsteamsoracademicclubsthroughfinancialsupport,orto enrichextracurricularactivities
2 Therulesandproceduresunderwhichitoperates
3. AnagreementtoadheretoallBoardpoliciesandadministrativeprocedures.
4 Astatementthatmembershipisopenandunrestricted,meaningthatmembershipisopentoall parents/guardiansofstudentsenrolledintheschool,Districtstaff,andcommunitymembers
5 AstatementthattheDistrictisnot,andwillnotbe,responsiblefortheorganization’sorclub’s businessortheconductofitsmembers,includingonanyorganizationorclubwebsitesorsocial mediaaccounts
6. Anagreementtomaintainandprotectitsownfinances.
7 Arecognitionthatmoneygiventoaschoolcannotbeearmarkedforanyparticularexpense Boosterclubsmaymakerecommendations,butcashorothervaluableconsiderationmustbe giventotheDistricttouseatitsdiscretion.TheBoard’slegalobligationtocomplywithTitleIXby providingequalathleticopportunityformembersofbothgenderswillsupersedeanorganization orclub’srecommendation.
Permissiontouseoneoftheabove-mentionednamesorlogosmayberescindedatanytimeand doesnotconstitutepermissiontoactastheDistrict’srepresentative.AtnotimedoestheDistrict acceptresponsibilityfortheactionsofanyparentorganizationorboosterclubregardlessofwhetherit wasrecognizedand/orpermittedtouseanyoftheabove-mentionednamesorlogos.The Superintendentshalldesignateanadministrativestaffmembertoserveastherecognizedliaisonto parentorganizationsorboosterclubs.Theliaisonwillserveasaresourcepersonandprovide informationaboutschoolprograms,resources,policies,problems,concerns,andemergingissues Buildingstaffwillbeencouragedtoparticipateintheorganizations
CROSSREF.: 8:80(GiftstotheDistrict)
Adopted:September20,2021
Inordertoassurecollaborativerelationshipsbetweenstudents'familiesandtheDistrict,andtoenable parents/guardianstobecomeactivepartnersintheirchildren'seducation,theSuperintendentshall:
1 Keepparents/guardiansthoroughlyinformedabouttheirchild'sschoolandeducation
2. Encourageparents/guardianstobeinvolvedintheirchild'sschoolandeducation.
3 Establisheffectivetwo-waycommunicationbetweenparents/guardiansandtheDistrict
4. Seekinputfromparents/guardiansonsignificantschool-relatedissues.
5 Informparents/guardiansonhowtheycanassisttheirchildren'slearning
6 Maintainasupportsystemforstudentlearningthroughschoolandfamilypartnerships
7. Providein-servicetrainingopportunitiesforadministratorsandteacherstoenablethemtowork moreeffectivelyincollaborationwithparents.
8 Seekcommitmentforparentalandfamilysupportamongschools,communities,business, organizationsandgovernment.
9 Enhancesupportivenetworksoflinkagesandservicesamongfamilies,schools,schooldistricts, andcommunities
TheSuperintendentshallperiodicallyreporttotheBoardofEducationontheimplementationofthis policy
BringYourParentstoSchoolDay OnthefirstMondayinOctoberofeachyear,students'parents/guardiansareinvitedtoattendclass withtheirchildrenandmeetwithteachersandadministratorsduringtheschoolday.
LEGALREF.:
105ILCS5/10-2055
CROSSREF: 6:170(TitleIPrograms),6:250(CommunityResourcePersonsandVolunteers),8:10 (ConnectionwiththeCommunity),8:90(ParentOrganizationsandBoosterClubs)
Adopted:July10,2023
BrookwoodSD167
ParentsofeligibleTitleIstudentsareinvitedtobecomeinvolvedinthedesign,planning,and implementationoftheTitleIproject Consultationwithparentswillbeorganized,systematic,ongoing, informed,andtimely
Parentswillbeinvitedtobecomeinvolvedintheformationoftheeducationprogramfortheirchild A generalorientationmeetingwillbeheldatthebeginningofeachyear Parentconferenceswillbeheld throughouttheyearasprovidedonthecalendarandthoserequestedbyparent,child,orteacher Individualprogresswillbereportedindividuallytothechild'sparentandchild
District-LevelParentalInvolvementCompact -TheSuperintendentordesigneeshalldevelopa District-LevelParentalInvolvementCompactaccordingtoTitleIrequirements TheDistrict-Level ParentalInvolvementCompactshallcontain:(1)theDistrict'sexpectationsforparentalinvolvement,(2) specificstrategiesforeffectiveparentinvolvementactivitiestoimprovestudentacademic achievementandschoolperformance,and(3)otherprovisionsasrequiredbyfederallaw.The SuperintendentordesigneeshallensurethattheCompactisdistributedtoparents/guardiansof studentsreceivingservicesorenrolledinprogramsunderTitleI.
School-LevelParentalInvolvementCompact -EachBuildingPrincipalordesigneeshalldevelop aSchool-LevelParentalInvolvementCompactaccordingtoTitleIrequirements.ThisSchool-Level ParentalInvolvementCompactshallcontain:(1)aprocessforcontinuallyinvolvingparents/guardians initsdevelopmentandimplementation,(2)howparents/guardians,theentireschoolstaff,and studentssharetheresponsibilityforimprovedstudentacademicachievement,(3)themeansbywhich theschoolandparents/guardiansbuildanddevelopapartnershiptohelpchildrenachievetheState's highstandards,and(4)otherprovisionsasrequiredbyfederallaw EachBuildingPrincipalor designeeshallensurethattheCompactisdistributedtoparents/guardiansofstudentsreceiving services,orenrolledinprogramsinTitleI
ADOPTED:March18,2013
8:98CommunityInstructionResources Thewealthofeducationalresourcesrepresentedbyresidentsandvisitorsinourschooldistrictshould beutilizedbytheprofessionalstaffinallappropriateways,eg,asconsultants,lecturers, demonstrators,laboratoryassistants,andasvolunteerstoassistteachersofvarioussubjects Such residentsorvisitorsshallnotbeassignedanydisciplinaryorinstructionalduties
Theadministrationwilldevelopaprocedurewhichwillallowforsuchcitizenutilization Allcitizen participationinsuchactivitieswillrequireapprovaloftheadministration
ADOPTED:March18,2013
BrookwoodSD167
8:100RelationswithOtherOrganizationsandAgencies TheDistrictshallcooperatewithotherorganizationsandagencies,includingbutnotlimitedto:
CountyHealthDepartment
Lawenforcementagencies
Fireauthorities
Planningauthorities
Zoningauthorities
IllinoisEmergencyManagementAgency(IEMA),localorganizationsforcivildefense,andother appropriatedisasterrelieforganizationsconcernedwithcivildefense
Otherschooldistricts
CROSSREF.:1:20(DistrictOrganization,Operations,andCooperativeAgreements),4:170(Safety), 4:180(PandemicPreparedness;Management;andRecovery),5:90(AbusedandNeglectedChild Reporting),7:150(AgencyandPoliceInterviews)
Adopted:January10,2022
BrookwoodSD167
8:110PublicSuggestionsandConcerns TheBoardofEducationisinterestedinreceivingsuggestionsandconcernsfrommembersofthe community AnyindividualmaymakeasuggestionorexpressaconcernbycontactinganyDistrictor Schooloffice Communitymemberswhoe-mailtheDistrictoranyDistrictemployeeorboardmember areexpectedtoabidebythestandardsinBoardpolicy6:235,AccesstoElectronicNetworks,and should,totheextentpossible,limittheircommunicationstorelevantindividuals.Allsuggestionsand/or concernswillbereferredtotheappropriatelevelstaffmemberorDistrictadministratorwhoismost abletorespondinatimelymanner.Eachconcernorsuggestionshallbeconsideredonitsmerit.
AnindividualwhoisnotsatisfiedmayfileagrievanceunderBoardpolicy2:260,UniformGrievance Procedure.TheBoardencourages,butdoesnotrequire,individualstofollowthechannelsofauthority priortofilingagrievance NeitherthispolicynortheUniformGrievanceProcedurecreatean independentrighttoahearingbeforetheBoard
LEGALREF.:
115ILCS5/14(c-5),Ill.EducationalLaborRelationsAct.
CROSSREF.:2:140(CommunicationsToandFromtheBoard),2:230(PublicParticipationatBoard ofEducationMeetingsandPetitionstotheBoard),2:260(UniformGrievanceProcedure),3:30(Chain ofCommand),6:235(AccesstoElectronicNetworks),6:260(ComplaintsAboutCurriculum, InstructionalMaterialsandPrograms),8:10(ConnectionwiththeCommunity)
Adopted:July13,2020
