SCHOOL COMMITTEE POLICIES
For questions on any Policies, please contact
Dr. James Cobbs
Acting Superintendent
508-580-7000
- Foundations & Basic Commitments
- Board Governance & Regulations
- General School Administration
- Finance
- Support Services
- Facilities
- Personnel
- Negotiations
- Instruction
- Students
- Community Relations
- Agency Relations
Foundations & Basic Commitments
| BPS SCHOOL COMMITTEE POLICY - FOUNDATIONS & BASIC COMMITMENTS | SECTION A | UPDATED | HTML | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHOOL DISTRICT LEGAL STATUS | AA | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| THE PEOPLE AND THEIR SCHOOL SYSTEM | AB | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| NONDISCRIMINATION | AC | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| NONDISCRIMINATION ON BASIS OF SEX | ACA | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| POLICY ON SEXUAL HARASSMENT | ACAB | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY | ACE | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| MISSION STATEMENT | AD | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
|
USE OF DRUGS AND ALCOHOL ON SCHOOL PREMISES PROHIBITED |
ADB | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| SMOKING ON SCHOOL PREMISES | ADC | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| BACKGROUND CHECKS | ADDA | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| DCJIS CORI POLICY | ADDA-R | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| WELLNESS | ADF | December 1, 2022 | HTML | |
| COMMITMENT TO ACCOMPLISHMENT | AE | March 16, 2021 | HTML |
Board Governance & Regulations
| BPS SCHOOL COMMITTEE POLICY - BOARD GOVERNANCE & REGULATIONS | SECTION B | UPDATED | HTML | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHOOL COMMITTEE OPERATIONAL GOALS | BA | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| EVALUATION OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES | BAA | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| SCHOOL COMMITTEE LEGAL STATUS | BB | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| SCHOOL COMMITTEE POWERS AND DUTIES | BBA | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBER AUTHORITY | BBAA | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBER QUALIFICATIONS/OATH OF OFFICE | BBBA/BBBB | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBER RESIGNATION | BBBC | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| UNEXPIRED TERM FULFILLMENT | BBBE | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBER ETHICS | BCA | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| SCHOOL COMMITTEE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING | BDA | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| SCHOOL COMMITTEE OFFICERS | BDB | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| SCHOOL COMMITTEE-SUPERINTENDENT RELATIONSHIP | BDD | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| SUBCOMMITTEES OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE | BDE | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| ADVISORY COMMITTEES TO THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE | BDF | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| SCHOOL COUNCILS | BDFA | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN | BDFA-E-1 | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| SUBMISSION AND APPROVAL OF THE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN | BDFA-E-2 | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| CONDUCT OF SCHOOL COUNCIL BUSINESS | BDFA-E-3 | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| SCHOOL ATTORNEY | BDG | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETINGS | BE | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| EXECUTIVE SESSIONS | BEC | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| NOTIFICATION OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETINGS | BEDA | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| AGENDA FORMAT | BEDB | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| AGENDA FORMAT | BEDB-E | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| QUORUM | BEDC | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| RULES OF ORDER | BEDD | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| VOTING METHOD | BEDF | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| MINUTES | BEDG | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| PUBLIC COMMENT AT SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETINGS | BEDH | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| GUIDELINES FOR PUBLIC COMMENT | BEDH-E | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| SPECIAL PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING HEARINGS | BEE | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| SCHOOL COMMITTEE POLICY DEVELOPMENT | BG | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| POLICY ADOPTION | BGB | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| POLICY REVISION AND REVIEW | BGC | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| SCHOOL COMMITTEE REVIEW OF REGULATIONS | BGD | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| POLICY DISSEMINATION | BGE | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| SUSPENSION OF POLICIES | BGF | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| SCHOOL COMMITTEE-STAFF COMMUNICATIONS | BHC | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| USE OF ELECTRONIC MESSAGING BY SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBERS | BHE | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| NEW SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBER ORIENTATION | BIA | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| SCHOOL COMMITTEE CONFERENCES, CONVENTIONS AND WORKSHOPS | BIBA | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBER COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES | BID | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| SCHOOL COMMITTEE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM | BJ | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP | BK | March 16, 2021 | HTML |
General School Administration
| BPS SCHOOL COMMITTEE POLICY - GENERAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION | SECTION C | UPDATED | HTML | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADMINISTRATION GOALS | CA | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT | CB | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| SUPERINTENDENT'S CONTRACT | CBD | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| EVALUATION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT | CBI | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| LINE AND STAFF RELATIONS | CCB | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCILS, CABINETS, AND COMMITTEES | CE | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| POLICY IMPLEMENTATION | CH | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| DEVELOPMENT OF REGULATIONS | CHA | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| REGULATIONS DISSEMINATION | CHC | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| APPROVAL OF HANDBOOKS AND DIRECTIVES | CHCA | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| APPROVAL OF HANDBOOKS AND DIRECTIVES | CHCA-E | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| ADMINISTRATION IN POLICY ABSENCE | CHD | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS | CL | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT | CM | April 20, 2022 | HTML |
Finance
| BPS SCHOOL COMMITTEE POLICY - FINANCE | SECTION D | UPDATED | HTML | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FISCAL MANAGEMENT GOALS | DA | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| ANNUAL BUDGET | DB | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| BUDGET PLANNING, PREPARATION AND SCHEDULING | DBC | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| BUDGET PLANNING | DBD | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| BUDGET ADOPTION PROCEDURES | DBG | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| BUDGET TRANSFER AUTHORITY | DBJ | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| FUNDING PROPOSALS AND APPLICATIONS | DD | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| GRANTS AND GIFTS FROM PRIVATE SOURCES | DDA | December 28, 2017 | HTML | |
| SOLICITATION, MANAGEMENT & USE OF PRIVATE SECTOR RESOURCES | DDB | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| TITLE I SUPPLEMENT, NOT SUPPLANT REQUIREMENT | DECA | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| GATE RECEIPTS | DFD | December 28, 2017 | HTML | |
| INCOME FROM SCHOOL SALES | DFF | December 28, 2017 | HTML | |
| STUDENT PROJECT PAYMENTS | DFFA | December 28, 2017 | HTML | |
| REVENUE FROM TUITIONS | DFG | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES | DGA | December 28, 2017 | HTML | |
| BONDED EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS | DH | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| CONTRACTS/SIGNING AUTHORITY | DHA | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| FISCAL COUNTING AND REPORTING | DI | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| AUDITS | DIE | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| PURCHASING | DJ | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| PURCHASING AUTHORITY | DJA | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS | DJE | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| CANVASSING AND SELLING | DJFC | December 28, 2017 | HTML | |
| PAYMENT PROCEDURES | DK | December 28, 2017 | HTML | |
| EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS | DKC | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| SCHOOL PROPERTIES DISPOSITION | DN | December 28, 2017 | HTML | |
| BPS FUEL EFFICIENT VEHICLE POLICY | DO | April 20, 2022 | HTML |
Support Services
| BPS SCHOOL COMMITTEE POLICY - SUPPORT SERVICES | SECTION E | UPDATED | HTML | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAFETY PROGRAM | EB | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| FIRST AID | EBB | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| EMERGENCY PLANS | EBC | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| FIRE DRILLS | EBCB | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| EMERGENCY CLOSINGS | EBCD | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| BUILDINGS AND GROUND MANAGEMENT | EC | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| BUILDINGS AND GROUND SECURITY | ECA | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| ACCESS TO BUILDINGS | ECAB | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| VANDALISM | ECAC | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| SECURITY CAMERAS IN SCHOOLS | ECAF | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| AUTHORIZED USE OF SCHOOL-OWNED MATERIAL | EDC | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | EEA | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| WALKERS AND RIDERS | EEAA | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| SCHOOL BUS SAFETY PROGRAM | EEAE | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| BUS DRIVER EXAMINATION AND TRAINING | EEAEA | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING FOR SCHOOL BUS AND COMMERCIAL VEHICLE DRIVERS | EEAEA-1 | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| STUDENT CONDUCT ON SCHOOL BUSES | EEAEC | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| STUDENT TRANSPORTATION IN PRIVATE VEHICLES | EEAG | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| MOTOR VEHICLE IDLING ON SCHOOL GROUNDS | EEAJ | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| FREE AND REDUCED PRICE FOOD SERVICES | EFC | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| MEAL CHARGE POLICY | EFD | April 20, 2022 | HTML |
Facilities
| BPS SCHOOL COMMITTEE POLICY - FACILITIES | SECTION F | UPDATED | HTML | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT GOALS | FA | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| FACILITIES PLANNING | FB | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| RETIREMENT OF FACILITIES | FCB | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| RESOURCE CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT | FCD | March 16, 2021 | HTML | |
| NAMING SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES | FF | March 16, 2021 | HTML |
Personnel
| BPS SCHOOL COMMITTEE POLICY - PERSONNEL | SECTION G | UPDATED | HTML | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PERSONNEL POLICIES GOALS | GA | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY | GBA | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| SEXUAL HARRASSMENT - STAFF 2004 | GBAA | January 6, 2004 | HTML | |
| EMPLOYEE CONFIRMATION OF RECEIPT | GBAA-E | August 20, 2002 | N/A | |
| SCHOOL COMMITTEE-STAFF COMMUNICATIONS | GBD | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| STAFF ETHICS/CONFLICT OF INTEREST | GBEA | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| CRIMINAL OFFENDER RECORD INFORMATION (CORI) | GBEAA | December 6, 2011 | HTML | |
| STAFF CONDUCT | GBEB | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| GIFTS TO AND SOLICITATIONS BY STAFF | GBEBC | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| DRUG FREE WORKPLACE | GBEC | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| GRUG FREE WORKPLACE ACT OF 1988 | GBEC-E | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY | GBECA | November 4, 2015 | HTML | |
| TOBACCO USE ON SCHOOL PROPERTY BY STAFF MEMBERS | GBED | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| STAFF PERSONAL SECURITY AND SAFETY | BGBG | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| STAFF PARTICIPATION IN POLITICAL ACTIVITIES | G | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| PERSONNEL RECORDS | GBJ | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| TEACHER'S PERSONNEL FILE | GBJC | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| STAFF COMPLAINT'S AND GRIEVANCES | GBK | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| CERTIFIED STAFF POSITIONS | GCA | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| CERTIFIED STAFF SALARY SCHEDULES | GCBA | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| EMPLOYMENT OF PRINCIPALS | GCBB | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| CERTIFIED STAFF SUPPLEMENTARY PAY PLANS | GCBC | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE | GCCC | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE | GCCC-E | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| CERTIFIED STAFF VACATIONS AND HOLIDAYS | GCD | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| CERTIFIED STAFF RECRUITING/POSTING OF VACANCIES | GCE | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| CERTIFIED STAFF RECRUITING | GCE-E | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| CERTIFIED STAFF HIRING | GCF | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| PART TIME AND SUBSTITUTE CERTIFIED STAFF EMPLOYMENT | GCG | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| PHILOSOPHY OF STAFF DEVELOPMENT | GCIA | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GOALS | GCIAA | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| PROFESSIONAL TEACHER STATUS | GCJ | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| CERTIFIED STAFF ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS | GCK | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| NURSE STAFF ASSIGNMENT | GCKC | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| CERTIFIED STAFF TIME SCHEDULES | GCL | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| CERTIFIED STAFF EVALUATIONS | GCO | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| RECRUITMENT, INTERVIEWING, & APPOINTMENT PROMOTIONAL POSITIONS | GCP | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| RESIGNATION OF STAFF MEMBERS | GCQD | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| RETIREMENT OF STAFF MEMBERS | GCQE | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| SUSPENSION AND DISMISSAL OF CERTIFIED STAFF MEMBERS | GCQF | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| SUPPORT STAFF POSITIONS | GDA | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| SUPPORT STAFF CONTRACTS AND COMPENSATION PLANS+C71 | GDB | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| SUPPORT STAFF AND FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE | GDCC | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| SUPPORT STAFF RECRUITING/POSTING OF VACANCIES | GDE | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| CIVIL SERVICE STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS | GDEA | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| CIVIL SERVICE STAFF PROBATION | GDI | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| EVALUATIONS OF SUPPORT STAFF | GDO | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| SUPPORT STAFF PROMOTIONS | GDP | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| RETIREMENT OF SUPPORT STAFF MEMBERS | GDQC | August 20, 2002 | HTML |
Negotiations
Instruction
| BPS SCHOOL COMMITTEE POLICY - INSTRUCTION | SECTION I | UPDATED | HTML | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS | IA | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| ACADEMIC FREEDOM | IB | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| SCHOOL CALENDAR | IC-E | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT | IGA | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| CURRICULUM ADOPTION | IGD | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| CURRICULUM GUIDELINES/COURSE OUTLINES | IGE | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| BASIC INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM | IHA | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| PHYSICAL EDUCATION | IHAE | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| CAREER EDUCATION | IHAI | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION ADMISSION | IHAIA | July 12, 2005 | HTML | |
| TECHNOLOGY VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTS | IHAJ | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| HEALTH EDUCATION | IHAM | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| PARENT NOTIFICATION RELATIVE TO SEX EDUCATION | IHAM-R | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| TEACHING ABOUT DRUGS, ALCOHOL, AND TOBACCO | IHAMB | August 16, 2016 | HTML | |
| WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES | IHAQ | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS AND ACCOMMODATIONS | IHB | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| STUDENTS RECEIVING SPED SERVICES OUTSIDE THEIR REGULAR ED CLASS | IHB-R | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES | IHBB | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| GIFTED AND TALENTED EDUCATION | IHBB | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| BILINGUAL INSTRUCTION | IHBE | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| ENLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE | IHBEA | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| HOME SCHOOLING | IHBG | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| HOME SCHOOLING | IHBG-E | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS | IHBH | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAMS | IHBH-E | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| MAGNET SCHOOLS | IHBHB | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| SUMMER SCHOOLS | IHCA | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| ADVANCED COLLEGE PLACEMENT COURSES | IHCD | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| LIBRARY RESOURCES | IIAC | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| RECONSIDERATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES | IIAE | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| RECONSIDERATION OF LIBRARY MATERIALS | IIAE-R | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| STUDENT SCHEDULES AND COURSE LOADS | IIE | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS | IJ | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| LIBRARY MATERIALS SELECTION AND ADOPTION | IJL | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| LIBRARY MATERIALS | IJL-R | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| SPECIAL INTEREST MATERIALS SELECTION AND ADOPTION | IJM | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY | IJNDB | November 4, 2015 | HTML | |
| SOCIAL MEDIA | IJNDD | June 7, 2018 | HTML | |
| FIELD TRIPS | IJOA | January 20, 2004 | HTML | |
| FIELD TRIPS/NOT SCHOOL SPONSORED | IJOAA | January 20, 2004 | HTML | |
| COMMUNITY RESOURCE PERSONS/SPEAKERS | IJOB | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS | IJOC | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT | IK | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| GRADING SYSTEMS - JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | IKA | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| EXAMINATIONS | IKAA | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| STUDENT PROGRESS REPORTS TO PARENTS | IKAB | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| PARENT CONFERENCES | IKACA | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| HOMEWORK POLICY | IKB | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| HONOR ROLL | IKD | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| PROMOTION AND RETENTION OF STUDENTS | IKE | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| PROMOTION & RETENTION OF KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 6 | IKEA | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| PROMOTION AND RETENTION OF JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS | IKEB | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| PROMOTION AND RETENTION OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS | IKEC | August 19, 2003 | HTML | |
| GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS | IKF | August 19, 2003 | HTML | |
| EVALUATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS | IL | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| TEST/ASSESSMENT ADMINISTRATION | ILB | January 20, 2004 | HTML | |
| TEACHING ACTIVITIES/PRESENTATIONS | IMA | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| TEACHING ABOUT CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES/CONTROVERSIAL SPEAKERS | IMB | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| INVITING PUBLIC OFFICIALS & CANDIDATES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE TO SPEAK | IMC | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| SCHOOL CEREMONIES AND OBSERVANCES | IMD | August 20, 2002 | HTML |
Students
| BPS SCHOOL COMMITTEE POLICY - STUDENTS | SECTION J | UPDATED | HTML | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES | JB | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| ATTENDANCE AREAS | JC | June 7, 2016 | HTML | |
| ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO SCHOOLS | JCA | June 7, 2016 | HTML | |
| SCHOOL CENSUS | JD | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| ENTRANCE AGE | JEB | September 2019 | HTML | |
| SCHOOL ADMISSIONS | JF | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| SCHOOL ADMISSIONS | JF-E | June 16, 2016 | HTML | |
| CAREGIVER AUTHORIZATION AFFIDAVIT | JFA | June 6, 2017 | N/A | |
| ADMISSION OF NONRESIDENT STUDENTS | JFAB | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| ADMISSION OF EXCHANGE AND FOREIGN STUDENTS | JFABB | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| ADMISSION OF TRANSFER STUDENTS | JFABC | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| HOMELESS STUDENTS: ENROLLMENT RIGHTS AND SERVICES | JFABD | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR MILITARY CHILDREN | JFABE | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE | JFABF | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| EDUCATION OF CHILDREN OF CERTIFIED STAFF | JFABG | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| INTERDISTRICT SCHOOL CHOICE | JFBB | June 4, 2013 | HTML | |
| STUDENT ABSENCES AND EXCUSES | JH | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| RELEASE TIME FOR STUDENTS | JHC | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| EXCLUSIONS AND EXEMPTIONS FROM SCHOOL ATTENDANCE | JHD | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES | JI | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| STUDENT INVOLVEMENT IN DECISION MAKING | JIB | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| STUDENT CONDUCT | JIC | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| STUDENT DRESS CODE | JICA | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| STUDENT CONDUCT ON SCHOOL BUSES | JICC | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| STUDENT PUBLICATIONS | JICE | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| GANG ACTIVITIES/SECRET SOCIETIES | JICF | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| PROHIBITION OF HAZING | JICFA | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| HAZING | JICFA-E | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| BULLYING PREVENTION | JICFB | October 2018 | HTML | |
| ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AND DRUG USE BY STUDENTS PROHIBITED | JICH | June 7, 2018 | HTML | |
| DRUG AND ALCOHOL GUIDELINES | JICH-E | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| SWIMSUIT REGULATIONS | JICHA-R | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| DANGEROUS WEAPONS IN SCHOOLS | JICI | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| STUDENT USE OF CELLPHONES | JICJ | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| PREGNANT STUDENTS | JIE | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| HOME TEACHING & PHYSICAL ED FOR PREGNANT & PARENTING STUDENTS | JIEA | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| SEARCHES AND INTERROGATIONS | JIH | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| STUDENT COMPLAINTS AND GRIEVANCES | JII | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| STUDENT DEMONSTRATIONS AND STRIKES | JIJ | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| CO-CURRICULAR AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES | JJ | June 7, 2016 | HTML | |
| CO-CURRICULAR AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES | JJ-E | June 7, 2016 | HTML | |
| STUDENT SOCIAL EVENTS | JJB | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| STUDENT FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES | JJE | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| STUDENT ACTIVITIES FUNDS MANAGEMENT | JJF | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| CONTESTS FOR STUDENTS | JJG | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| STUDENT TRAVEL | JJH | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| STUDENT TRAVEL REGULATIONS | JJH-R | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS | JJIB | June 7, 2016 | HTML | |
| ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT PHILOSOPHY | JJIBA | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| ATHLETIC COACHES' CODE OF ETHICS | JJIBB | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| REGULATING AUTHORITIES | JJIBC | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| TEAM SELECTIONS | JJIBD | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| EQUIPMENT | JJIBF | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| FACILITY ASSIGNMENT | JJIBG | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| COACHES' RESPONSIBILITIES | JJIBI | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| ATHLETIC TRANSPORTATION | JJIBJ | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| ATHLETIC PHYSICALS, INSURANCE AND EMERGENCIES | JJIBK | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| SECURITY (LOCKER, TRAINING, AND SHOWER ROOMS) | JJIBL | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| PUBLIC RELATIONS | JJIBN | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS | JJIBP | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY | JJIC | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| ATHLETIC CONCUSSION POLICY | JJIF | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| ATHLETIC CONCUSSION REGULATIONS | JJIF-R | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS ATHLETICS AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES | JJJ | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| STUDENT CONDUCT | JK | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| CORPORAL PUNISHMENT | JKA | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| PHYSICAL RESTRAINT OF STUDENTS | JKAA | June 7, 2016 | HTML | |
| SUSPENSION OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES | JKF | June 7, 2016 | HTML | |
| STUDENT WELFARE | JL | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| STUDENT INSURANCE PROGRAM | JLA | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES AND REQUIREMENTS | JLC | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS OF STUDENTS | JLCA | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| INOCULATIONS OF STUDENTS | JLCB | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| INFECTIOUS DISEASES | JLCC | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| ADMINISTERING MEDICINES TO STUDENTS | JLCD | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| GUIDANCE SERVICES PROGRAMS | JLD | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| STUDENT SAFETY | JLI | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| STUDENT DISMISSAL PRECAUTIONS | JLIB | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| STUDENT AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS | JM | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| EMPLOYMENT OF STUDENTS | JO | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| STUDENT GIFTS | JP | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| STUDENT GIFTS AND SOLICITATIONS | JPA | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| STUDENT FEES, FINES AND CHARGES | JQ | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| STUDENT RECORDS | JRA | June 4, 2019 | HTML | |
| STUDENT PHOTOGRAPHS | JRD | June 4, 2019 | HTML |
Community Relations
| BPS SCHOOL COMMITTEE POLICY - COMMUNITY RELATIONS | SECTION K | UPDATED | HTML | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHOOL/COMMUNITY RELATIONS GOALS | KA | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| SCHOOL/PARENT RELATIONS GOALS | KBA | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| NON-CUSTODIAL PARENTAL RIGHTS | KBBA | June 19, 2007 | N/A | |
| RELATIONS WITH PARENT ORGANIZATIONS | KBE | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN DECISION MAKING | KCB | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| GIFTS TO THE SCHOOLS | KCD | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| PUBLIC'S RIGHTS TO KNOW | KDB | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| NEW MEDIA RELATIONS/NEWS RELEASES | KDD | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| PUBLIC COMPLAINTS | KE | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| COMPLAINTS ABOUT SCHOOL PERSONNEL | KEB | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| INPUT CONCERNING POLICY MATTERS | KEB-R,1 | September 7, 2011 | HTML | |
| COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE CURRICULUM OR INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS | KEC | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| RENTALS | KF | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| ADVERTISING IN THE SCHOOLS | KHB | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| VISITORS TO THE SCHOOLS | KI | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| CLASSROOM OBSERVATION POLICY | KIA | May 4, 2010 | HTML | |
| RELATIONS WITH BOOSTER ORGANIZATIONS | KJA | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| RELATIONS WITH POLICE AUTHORITIES | KLG | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| RELATIONS WITH PLANNING AUTHORITIES | KLJ | August 20, 2002 | HTML | |
| RELATIONS WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTHORITIES | KLK | August 20, 2002 | HTML |
Agency Relations
| BPS SCHOOL COMMITTEE POLICY - AGENCY RELATIONS | SECTION L | UPDATED | HTML | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDUCATION AGENCY RELATIONSHIP GOALS | LA | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| RELATIONS WITH OTHER SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS | LB | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| HOME SCHOOLING | LBC | April 20, 2022 | HTML | |
| STUDENT TEACHING AND INTERNSHIPS | LDA | April 20, 2022 | HTML |