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POLICIES & PROCEDURES: SUPERINTENDENT'S CIRCULARS
The Superintendent issues guidelines and regulations about policy implementation to schools and departments through Superintendent's Circulars. These documents are updated and reissued annually before the start of school. Circulars also may be updated or added during the school year.
For circulars that have not yet been added for the 2024-2025 school year, please refer to the folder for last school year's circlulars.
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- Attendance Policies and Procedures (ACA-18) Policy background Chronic absenteeism Attendance policy Covid-19 attendance protocols Punctuality policy (tardiness) Recording and maintaining student attendance Recording and following up on DNRs (did not reports) Discharge/withdrawal protocols Notification to parents/caregivers of student absence Notifying parents/caregivers of a missing child Safety concerns related to attendance Recording and approving leaves of absence Approving home and hospital tutoring Procedures for referral to supervisors of attendance Attendance (ACA)
- Exam School Application and Admission (AMT-01) Exam school admissions Admission process Boston exam schools Application guidelines Admission criteria Enrollment Planning and Support (AMT)
- Department of Youth Services Committed Students (AMT-03) DYS committed students Student assignment Department of Youth Services School re-entry process Special education evaluation Enrollment Planning and Support (AMT)
- Grade Placement Requirements (AMT-04) Grade level placement Grade-age assignment Student enrollment policy Grade level change request Student assignment procedures Enrollment Planning and Support (AMT)
- Maximum Age Assignment and Enrollment Policy (AMT-05) Maximum Age Assignment Enrollment Policy Overage Students Re-Engagement Center Alternative Education Enrollment Planning and Support (AMT)
- Voluntary Transfer Policy (AMT-06) School transfer policy Voluntary student transfers Student assignment guidelines Boston Public Schools transfer rules Controlled choice student assignment plan Home-based assignment policy Enrollment Planning and Support (AMT)
- Safety Transfers (AMT-07) Safety transfer request School assignment change Student safety concerns Student transfer procedures School safety policy Student safety transfer eligibility Enrollment Planning and Support (AMT)
- Prevention and Management of Sports-Related Head Injuries (ATH-01) Sports-related head injuries Concussion prevention policy Student athlete safety protocols Concussion management Athletic participation guidelines School sports safety measures Athletics (ATH)
- Athletics Eligibility (ATH-02) Athletic eligibility policy Boston Public Schools athletics guidelines ASPEN eligibility management system Student athlete participation criteria MIAA interscholastic sports regulations High school sports eligibility requirements Athletics (ATH)
- Promotion Policy (CAO-01) Academics (CAO)
- Textbook Management (CAO-03) Textbook management policy Textbook lending guidelines Student textbook responsibility School committee policy on textbook care Textbook inventory control Replacement of lost or damaged textbooks Academics (CAO)
- Services for Multilingual Learner Students (CAO-05) Multilingual Learner Education ELE Service Compliance English Learner Education Program Models Sheltered English Immersion Multilingual Learners with Disabilities Parent Right to Opt Out Academics (CAO)
- GPA Calculation (CAO-06) Grade Point Average Calculation Method GPA Calculation Weighted GPA Academic Level Transcript GPA GPA Calculation Steps Academics (CAO)
- Graduation Requirements (CAO-07) MassCore Graduation Requirements BPS Graduation Requirements High School Graduation Requirements MassCore Course of Study State Graduation Requirements Course Waiver Process Academics (CAO)
- Grading (CAO-08) Grading Requirements Boston Public Schools Grading Policy Academic Progress Feedback Equity in Grading Common Grading Policy Academics (CAO)
- All Field Trips General Guidelines & Procedures (CAO-22) Field Trip Guidelines Field Trips Field Trip Policy Field Trip Procedures Academics (CAO)
- Day Field Trip Guidelines & Permission Slip (CAO-23) Field trip guidelines Day field trip checklist Chaperone requirements Student participation criteria Academics (CAO)
- Overnight Field Trip Guidelines & Permission Slip (CAO-24) Field Trip Guidelines Overnight Trip Policy School Field Trip Procedures Overnight Trip Checklist Student Travel Safety Field Trip Chaperone Requirements Academics (CAO)
- International Field Trip Guidelines & Permission Slip (CAO-25) International field trips Field trip policy Field trip approval process Travel safety guidelines Chaperone criteria Academics (CAO)
- All Field Trips for Water Activity (CAO-27) Water activities guidelines Swimming safety protocols Chaperone requirements Field trip policy Water activity request form Academics (CAO)
- Communications Policy (COM-01) Communications policy Communication guidelines Effective communication strategies School-community partnerships BPS logo usage Brand consistency guidelines Communications (COM)
- Media Relations Policy (COM-02) Media relations policy Press inquiries Privacy of students and staff Communications Office guidelines Cooperation with news media Protecting student privacy Communications (COM)
- Title I Expenditures for ELs (EL-04) Title I expenditures English learners META consent decree BPS guidelines English learner equity requirement Title I EL funds guidelines Supplemental services EL students Annual reporting Title I services English Learners (EL)
- Initial Identification and Assessment of English Learners (EL-06) Multilingual learners identification Initial assessment MLs BPS English language proficiency assessment Successor Settlement Agreement ML identification Home Language Survey (HLS) assessment Multilingual Learner placement process English Learners (EL)
- Nondiscrimination Policy and Statement (EQT-01) Nondiscrimination policy BPS Equity policy Boston Public Schools Inclusive environment education workplace Discriminatory behavior prevention Equal opportunity educational practices Retaliation prevention Boston schools Equity (EQT)
- Bias-Based Conduct Toward Students Families or Other Third Parties (EQT-02) Bias-based conduct Boston schools Discrimination policy investigation procedures Equity reporting process BPS Nondiscrimination investigation Boston Public Schools Bias-based bullying prevention Reporting bias incidents BPS Equity (EQT)
- Sexual Misconduct Toward Students (EQT-03) Student sexual misconduct policy BPS Reporting sexual misconduct Boston schools Boston Public Schools sexual harassment policy Student sexual misconduct investigation BPS Sexual violence prevention BPS Reporting procedures sexual misconduct BPS Equity (EQT)
- Students and Gender Identity (EQT-04) Gender identity non-discrimination policy BPS Transgender student inclusion guidelines Student privacy gender identity BPS Gender-affirming name change BPS Restroom access transgender students BPS Dress code transgender students BPS Equity (EQT)
- Bias-Based Conduct Toward Employees (EQT-05) Microaggressions Bias-based conduct policy BPS Employee discrimination investigation BPS Nondiscrimination policy procedures BPS Bias-based harassment reporting BPS Workplace equity Boston Public Schools Employee rights discrimination BPS Equity (EQT)
- Sexual Misconduct Toward Employees and Other Third Parties (EQT-06) Sexual misconduct policy BPS Workplace sexual harassment BPS Reporting sexual misconduct Boston Public Schools Employee rights sexual harassment BPS Sexual harassment investigation procedures BPS Workplace retaliation sexual harassment BPS Equity (EQT)
- Accommodating Employees (EQT-07) Disability accommodation BPS Pregnancy accommodation policy BPS Equal employment opportunity BPS ADA accommodation requests BPS Workplace discrimination disability pregnancy BPS Reasonable accommodation process BPS Equity (EQT)
- Expectant and Parenting Students (EQT-08) Expectant students policy BPS Parenting students support Boston schools Student pregnancy and academic success Expectant and parenting student rights School policy for pregnant students Pregnancy accommodation Equity (EQT)
- Transgender & Gender Nonconforming Employees (EQT-09) Transgender employee rights BPS Gender identity workplace policy Gender nonconforming employee support Gender expression guidelines Workplace transition plan for transgender employees Bias-based conduct reporting BPS Equity (EQT)
- OAG policy (EQT-10) OAG policy implementation Opportunity and Achievement Gaps (OAG) policy OAG policy goals Equity and achievement gaps Diversity and inclusion policy OAG policy oversight and accountability Equity (EQT)
- School Parent Council (FAM-01) SPC policy School Parent Councils guidelines SPC Executive Committee roles Parent engagement in school governance School Site Council representation SPC meetings and by-laws Family and Community Advancement (FAM)
- School Site Councils (FAM-02) Site Council policy School Site Council roles and responsibilities SSC governance and operations School-based decision-making model SSC election procedures Massachusetts Open Meeting Law requirements Family and Community Advancement (FAM)
- Student Government (FAM-03) Student government roles and responsibilities Student engagement policy Middle and high school student leadership Student government elections Faculty advisor responsibilities School-based democracy and leadership Family and Community Advancement (FAM)
- Personnel Subcommittee (FAM-04) Personnel Subcommittee responsibilities School Site Council staffing Teacher hiring process Shared decision-making School-based management Family and community engagement Family and Community Advancement (FAM)
- Title I Family Engagement Requirements (FAM-05) Title I Family Engagement Plan Home-School Compact Title I funds allocation Annual parent meeting Capacity building for families and educators Compliance reporting for Title I family engagement Family and Community Advancement (FAM)
- BSAC (FAM-06) Boston Student Advisory Council Student representation in educational policy Student government involvement BSAC membership Student voice in decision-making Role of BSAC representatives Family and Community Advancement (FAM)
- Home-School Compact (FAM-07) Home-School Compact Family-school collaboration Student learning goals Shared responsibility in education Annual parent-teacher conference Development process and review Family and Community Advancement (FAM)
- Translation & Interpretation Services Protocol (FAM-08) Translation services Interpretation services Language access Language assistance Multilingual support Bilingual staff Family and Community Advancement (FAM)
- Travel Policy: Procedures for Approval and Payment (FIN-01) Travel policy Approval procedures Reimbursement guidelines Business travel Expense reimbursement Travel authorization Finance (FIN)
- Mileage Reimbursement (FIN-02a) Mileage reimbursement Employee reimbursement Travel expenses Expense documentation IRS regulations Reimbursement Finance (FIN)
- Mileage Reimbursement (January-June) (FIN-02b) Mileage reimbursement Employee reimbursement Travel expenses Expense documentation IRS regulations Reimbursement Finance (FIN)
- Expenditure Reimbursement SY24 (FIN-03) Expenditure reimbursement Reimbursement process Eligible expenses Documentation requirements Food purchase guidelines Gift card policy Finance (FIN)
- Student Activity Accounts (FIN-04) Student activity accounts Operating procedures Student activities Reconciliation process Expense reimbursement Account closure Finance (FIN)
- Purchasing Guidelines (FIN-07) Purchasing guidelines Procurement procedures Contract authorization Requisition process Competitive procurement Non-competitive procurement Finance (FIN)
- Private Contributions Management Private Contributions Management (FIN-09) Funding BEDF guidelines Pre-award process Spending monitoring Auditing procedures Finance (FIN)
- Grant Guidelines (FIN-10) Grants guidelines Boston Public Schools funding Grant management standards Pre-award process Grant spending monitoring Grant clean-up procedures Finance (FIN)
- Scholarships, Awards, and Honors for Students (FIN-11) Student scholarships Awards for students Trusts Trust awards procedures Student awards selection Finance (FIN)
- Trust Funds for Schools (FIN-12) Centrally administered trusts School trust funds Trust fund procedures School awards requests Trust fund eligibility Finance Finance (FIN)
- Overpayment of Salaries (FIN-14) Overpayment resolution process Former employee salary overpayment Payback request procedure Employee salary adjustment Financial hardship payment plan Accounting unit notification Finance (FIN)
- Budget Transfer (FIN-16) Online budget transfer process Budget transfer instructions Incremental approach to budget transfers Requirements for budget transfers Budget transfer restrictions Budget transfer authorization Finance (FIN)
- Postage Policy (FIN-19) BPS mailroom guidelines Copy center operations BPS postage policy Courier services for BPS Mailroom and Copy Center procedures BPS printing services restrictions Finance (FIN)
- Managing Stipends (FIN-20) Stipend management guidelines Stipend authorization process Managing stipend requests Budget guidelines for stipends Stipend workflow and authorization Stipend posting and approval process Finance (FIN)
- BPS Recognized Independent 501c3s (FIN-21) BPS 501c3 establishment process Creating a school 501c3 Establishing independent 501c3 for schools BPS-recognized independent nonprofit School fiscal management guidelines BEDF partnership for fiscal management Finance (FIN)
- Performance Evaluation of Custodians (FMT-01) Custodian performance evaluation process Boston Public Schools custodian evaluation Performance appraisal for custodians BPS custodian evaluation guidelines Custodial staff assessment procedure Evaluation of school custodial performance Facilities Management (FMT)
- Work Requests (FMT-02) Asset Essentials work orders SchoolDude work order requests Emergency work order procedures External funding for work orders Status of work order requests Classroom subdivision requests Facilities Management (FMT)
- Renovations to School Buildings and Yards (FMT-03) School renovations external funding Boston Educational Development Foundation (BEDF) funding Request for space modifications Renovation planning and approval process External funding for school improvements Facilities management approval for grant applications Facilities Management (FMT)
- Custodial Pay Adjustments (FMT-04) Custodial pay adjustments procedure Custodian call-in procedure Facilities Management contact information Payroll notification for custodial absences Reporting custodial coverage and absences Acting senior coverage protocol Facilities Management (FMT)
- Facilities Building Permit Terms & Conditions (FMT-05) School building permit process Permit activities in BPS buildings Community facility use permits BPS building permit regulations Building usage fees and permits Permit procedures for school events Facilities Management (FMT)
- Recycling and Zero Waste Policy (FMT-08) Boston Public Schools recycling Zero waste guidelines BPS recycling program Waste reduction policy Recycling procedures BPS BPS waste management Facilities Management (FMT)
- Material Distribution Procedures (FMT-09) Material distribution procedures Distribution center requisitions Custodial orders Warehouse Order processing guidelines Facilities Management (FMT)
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM) (FMT-10) Integrated Pest Management (IPM) IPM coordinator responsibilities Pest control contractor (PCC) guidelines Monthly inspection procedures Bed bug protocol BPS Facilities Management (FMT)
- Green Cleaners Policy (FMT-11) Green cleaners policy Environmentally friendly cleaning products Implementation plan for green cleaning Facilities Management responsibilities Green Seal Environmental Standard (GS-37) compliance Facilities Management (FMT)
- Damage Resulting from Fire, Theft, Vandalism or Unlawful Acts (FMT-12) Fire, theft, vandalism policy Property loss or damage procedures Reporting procedures for incidents Contacting Boston Police or Safety Services Facilities Management (FMT)
- Environmental Audit Program (FMT-15) Annual environmental inspection School year 2023-2024 guidelines Indoor air quality ordinance compliance Environmental audit program Boston Public Health Commission collaboration Facility inspections and assessment Facilities Management (FMT)
- Science Safety in Schools (FMT-18) Science safety guidelines Safety plan Laboratory safety protocols Chemical hygiene practices Student safety responsibilities Facilities Management (FMT)
- Cleaning & Disinfecting Bodily Fluid Spill (FMT-19) Cleaning and disinfecting procedures Body fluid spill response Standard operating procedure (SOP) Boston Public Schools (BPS) guidelines Custodial staff responsibilities Personal protective equipment (PPE) usage Facilities Management (FMT)
- Drinking Water Access Policy (FMT-20) Drinking water access Lead contamination control Water unit testing protocol Remediation actions for water units Activation and deactivation protocols Facilities Management (FMT)
- Emergency Meal Procedures (FNS-02) Emergency meal procedures School meal contingency plan Food and Nutrition Services Department contact Alternative meal arrangements Student meal provision during emergencies USDA commodities distribution in emergencies Food and Nutrition Services (FNS)
- Competitive Food and Beverage Policy (FNS-03) Food and nutrition policy Competitive food guidelines School nutrition standards Healthy school food environment Food and beverage regulations Nutrition education and promotion Food and Nutrition Services (FNS)
- Responsibilities Regarding School Food Services (FNS-04) School food services responsibilities School lunch and breakfast programs Community eligibility program After school meal program Summer meal program Competitive food sales regulations Food and Nutrition Services (FNS)
- Food Service Menu & Ingredient Guidelines (FNS-06) Food and nutrition services guidelines Menu and ingredient standards Nutrition guidelines Whole foods variety in school meals Elimination of additives in school food Animal welfare standards in school meals Food and Nutrition Services (FNS)
- School Safety Contingency Plans (FSE-01) School safety planning Emergency preparedness in schools Safety protocols NIMS compliance in school districts School safety contingency plans Incident management in schools Fire Safety & Emergency Management (FSE)
- Fire Safety Practices (FSE-02) Fire safety practices School fire prevention Boston Fire Department regulations Fire drill procedures Flammable materials storage Hazardous materials handling Fire Safety & Emergency Management (FSE)
- Building Codes & Fire Regulations (FSE-03) Building codes compliance Fire regulations adherence School building inspections Egress clearance guidelines Fire safety measures Inspectional Services Department (ISD) regulations Fire Safety & Emergency Management (FSE)
- Bomb Threat Procedures (FSE-04) Bomb threat protocol School evacuation procedures Emergency response plan Suspicious package protocol Building evacuation guidelines Threat assessment procedures Fire Safety & Emergency Management (FSE)
- Medical Emergencies (FSE-05) Medical emergency response School nurse protocols Emergency contact information Student health records First aid procedures Communicable disease management Fire Safety & Emergency Management (FSE)
- Student Safety - Health in School Shops (FSE-06) Student safety guidelines Classroom safety protocols School laboratory procedures Teacher responsibilities Accident reporting Occupational safety measures Fire Safety & Emergency Management (FSE)
- Public Health & Workplace Safety (FSE-07) Workplace safety guidelines Public health protocols Mail handling procedures Bioterrorism prevention measures Anthrax prevention guidelines Emergency response procedures Fire Safety & Emergency Management (FSE)
- Safe Mode and Internal Threat Procedures (FSE-08) Safe mode procedures Internal threat protocols School emergency drills Workplace safety measures Threat response guidelines Emergency preparedness strategies Fire Safety & Emergency Management (FSE)
- Principal and Head of School Screening Process (HRS-HS04) Principal hiring process School leadership screening Principal selection guidelines School screening committee Hiring new school principals Superintendent's candidate selection Office of Human Resources (HRS)
- Substitute Teachers (HRS-HS06) Substitute teacher hiring process BPS SubCentral system Types of substitute teachers Substitute teacher qualifications Substitute teacher professional development Administrative responsibility for substitute teachers Office of Human Resources (HRS)
- Staffing Reassignment and Hiring (HRS-HS07) Staffing procedures Permanent teacher hiring Collective Bargaining Agreement Hiring autonomy framework Diversity in teacher recruitment School staffing needs Office of Human Resources (HRS)
- Qualifications for Additional Program Areas (HRS-HS07.01) Teacher qualifications Additional program areas License verification Praxis Exam Teaching experience criteria Application process Office of Human Resources (HRS)
- State Licensure for Teachers (HRS-L01) State licensure requirements Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education License application process Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) Professional development points (PDPs) License renewal process Office of Human Resources (HRS)
- Paraprofessional ESSA Requirements (HRS-L02) Paraprofessional requirements Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Highly Qualified paraprofessionals Pathway 1: Associate's Degree or coursework Pathway 2: Formal standardized assessment Instructional paraprofessional responsibilities Office of Human Resources (HRS)
- Licensure Requirements for Principals-Headmasters and BASAS (HRS-L03) Administrator licensure requirements Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Types of administrator licenses Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure (MTEL) Approved program of study Performance Assessment for Initial Licensure Office of Human Resources (HRS)
- Performance Evaluation of Teachers (HRS-PM01) Teacher performance evaluation BTU-BPS Collective Bargaining Agreement Long-term substitute teachers DESE-licensed educators Performance-related dismissal of teachers Office of Human Resources (HRS)
- Performance Evaluation of Instructional BASAS Administrators (HRS-PM02) Instructional BASAS administrators VectorEvals platform Performance evaluation process Procedural steps Formative assessment Summative evaluation Office of Human Resources (HRS)
- Performance Evaluation of Non-Instructional BASAS Administrators (HRS-PM02A) Non-instructional BASAS administrators Performance management Evaluation process Core competencies VectorEvals platform Office of Human Resources (HRS)
- Performance Evaluation of Members of Admin Guild (HRS-PM03) Administrative Guild performance evaluation Performance evaluation procedures Guild employee evaluation Administrative staff evaluation Performance management process Evaluation form for Administrative Guild Office of Human Resources (HRS)
- Performance Evaluation of Non-DESE Licensed BTU Employees (HRS-PM04) Performance evaluation Non-DESE-licensed BTU specialists BTU central office administrators BTU professionals Boston Public Schools Evaluation criteria Office of Human Resources (HRS)
- Performance Evaluation of Lunch Monitors (HRS-PM05) Lunch Hour Monitors Association Performance evaluation Evaluation process Annual evaluations Interim evaluations Office of Human Resources (HRS)
- Performance Evaluation for Central Office Managerial Employees (HRS-PM06A) Central Office managerial employees Performance management process Performance evaluation Evaluation platform Core competencies Office of Human Resources (HRS)
- Performance Evaluation of Classroom Paraprofessionals (HRS-PM07) Classroom Paraprofessionals Performance Management process Performance evaluation Evaluation platform Office of Human Resources (HRS)
- Performance Evaluation of Non-Classroom Paraprofessionals (HRS-PM07A) Non-Classroom Paraprofessionals Performance Management process Performance evaluation Evaluation platform Office of Human Resources (HRS)
- Performance Evaluation of Bus Monitors and Attendants (HRS-PM08) Bus and Cab Monitors Performance management process Performance evaluation Transportation Office of Human Resources (HRS)
- Performance Evaluation of Cluster Substitutes (HRS-PM09) Cluster Substitutes Performance management process Performance evaluation Substitute management Office of Human Resources (HRS)
- Performance Evaluation of ABA Specialists (HRS-PM10) ABA Specialists Evaluation Performance Management Behavior Analysis Evaluation Job Performance Assessment Office of Human Resources (HRS)
- Attendance Monitoring (HRS-PP05) Employee attendance Attendance monitoring process Reasonable accommodations Patterns of abuse Consequences for absenteeism Tardiness consequences Office of Human Resources (HRS)
- Confidentiality of Personnel Records and Employment Verification (HRS-PP06) Personnel records access Public records disclosure Licensure verification Loan forgiveness requests Office of Human Resources (HRS)
- Workers Compensation Procedures (HRS-PP07) Reporting work-related injuries Workers' compensation benefits Returning to work after injury Workers' compensation checklist Office of Human Resources (HRS)
- Criminal History Screening (HRS-PP09) Office of Human Resources (HRS)
- Drug Free Workplace Policy and Procedure (HRS-PP11) Workplace drug policy Drug-free workplace procedure Boston Public Schools drug-free policy Drug policy for employees Office of Human Resources (HRS)
- Massachusetts Domestic Violence Leave Policy (HRS-PP12) Domestic violence leave policy Family leave for domestic violence Domestic abuse leave policy Employee domestic violence support Office of Human Resources (HRS)
- Employee Sick Leave Policy (HRS-PP13) Sick leave abuse prevention Sick leave guidelines Managerial responsibility for sick leave Sick leave notification procedures Sick leave physician's certificate Office of Human Resources (HRS)
- Family and Medical Leave Act (HRS-PP13A) FMLA leave policy Small Necessities Leave Act Family obligations leave Boston Public Schools leave policy Employee leave benefits Office of Human Resources (HRS)
- Leave for Cancer Screening and Organ Donations (HRS-PP14) Paid leave for cancer screening Living organ donation leave City of Boston employee benefits Cancer screening executive order Organ donation paid leave Boston Public Schools leave policy Office of Human Resources (HRS)
- Sick Leave Donation Program (HRS-PP15) Sick leave bank membership Employee sick leave donation Sick leave donation eligibility Sick leave bank committee Office of Human Resources (HRS)
- Employee Savings and Investment Benefits (HRS-PP16) Employee savings benefits Retirement planning options Flexible spending accounts Voluntary retirement plans Deferred compensation programs Voluntary insurance options Office of Human Resources (HRS)
- Employee Resignation, Retirement, and Separation Procedure (HRS-PP17) Employee resignation process Retirement procedure Separation checklist Termination notification form Employee benefits after leaving COBRA continuation coverage Office of Human Resources (HRS)
- Performance-Related Dismissal Process for Teachers (HRS-PP19) Teacher dismissal process Performance evaluation termination Educator termination requirements Teacher termination procedure Dismissal recommendation criteria Teacher termination documentation Office of Human Resources (HRS)
- Wellness Policy (HWD-01) Health & Wellness (HWD)
- Physical Education (HWD-02) Health & Wellness (HWD)
- Healthy School Environment (HWD-04) Healthy school environment policy School building health guidelines Environmental audit for school buildings Indoor air quality in schools Asthma prevention in schools Green cleaning practices in education Health & Wellness (HWD)
- Tobacco Free Environment Policy (HWD-06) Tobacco-free environment policy Nicotine-free school policy Tobacco and nicotine product prohibition School tobacco policy guidelines BPS smoke-free policy Health & Wellness (HWD)
- Anti-Hazing (LGL-01) Massachusetts hazing law Secondary school hazing regulations Anti-hazing law compliance Massachusetts hazing penalties Student organization hazing rules Massachusetts hazing reporting requirements Legal Advisor (LGL)
- Public Record Requests (LGL-03) Public records requests Massachusetts Massachusetts Public Records Law Freedom of Information Act requests Boston public records portal Public records request process Subpoena for student records Legal Advisor (LGL)
- School Visitor Guidelines (LGL-04) School visitor guidelines Boston School access control guidelines Trespass warning school visitors Massachusetts school visitor regulations Boston school visitor protocol Legal Advisor (LGL)
- Subpoenas (LGL-05) Legal advisor subpoena process School records subpoena procedure Boston Public Schools subpoena policy Subpoena compliance school documents Massachusetts education subpoena guidelines Legal Advisor (LGL)
- Religious Holy Days (LGL-06) Religious accommodations Student religious beliefs accommodation policy Religious holidays student attendance policy Constructive presence religious observance Accommodating religious beliefs in schools Legal Advisor (LGL)
- Student Records (LGL-07) Student record procedures FERPA compliance Parent/student rights student records Custodial/non-custodial parent access student records Request to inspect/copy student records Amendment of student records process Consent to share student information Legal Advisor (LGL)
- Adherence to Court Orders (LGL-08) Court orders compliance Legal obligations school staff Boston Public Schools memorandum Adherence to legal directives School staff responsibilities Compliance with court mandates Legal Advisor (LGL)
- Political Activity by Public Employees (LGL-09) Public employee political activity Political fundraising restrictions Conflict of interest law Massachusetts campaign finance Prohibited political solicitation Enforcement of political activity regulations Legal Advisor (LGL)
- Military Recruiters (LGL-10) Military recruiter access Student information release Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Parent notification requirement High school student access Federal legislation compliance Legal Advisor (LGL)
- Gatherings on School Grounds and Distribution of Materials in Schools (LGL-14) School grounds gatherings Distribution of materials First Amendment rights Students' Freedom of Expression Law Public interest materials Prohibited materials Legal Advisor (LGL)
- Student Surveys (LGL-15) Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) Student surveys policy Federal education funds Parental consent Written consent Student survey scope Legal Advisor (LGL)
- Student Health Information (LGL-16) Student health information policy Confidentiality of student health records HIPAA and student records Access to student health records Guidelines for disclosing health information Highly sensitive health information Legal Advisor (LGL)
- Religious Expression in Schools (LGL-17) Religious expression in public schools Freedom of expression for students Massachusetts General Laws chapter 71, section 82 Balancing freedom of expression with school disruption First Amendment and religious activity in schools School officials and religious expression restrictions Legal Advisor (LGL)
- Display of Flag and School Ceremonies (LGL-18) Display of flag in schools Massachusetts General Law on flag display Patriotic and national holidays Instruction on flag origin and significance Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance Students' right not to participate in the pledge Legal Advisor (LGL)
- Conflict of Interest Law - City Employees (LGL-19) Conflict of Interest Law City Employees Ethics Municipal Employee Standards Massachusetts Conflict of Interest Law State Ethics Commission Municipal Employee Responsibilities Legal Advisor (LGL)
- Corporal Punishment (LGL-20) Corporal Punishment Policy School Discipline Regulations Massachusetts State Law G.L. c. 71, § 37G Physical Restraint in Schools Student Protection Measures Abuse and Criminal Charges in Schools Legal Advisor (LGL)
- Policy on Use of BPS Buildings _ Facilities for Political Purposes (LGL-21) BPS Facilities Political Use Policy Boston Public School Building Regulations Political Activities in BPS Facilities Superintendent's Circular LGL-09 Governmental Activities in Schools Political Use Authorization in BPS Legal Advisor (LGL)
- Sexual Offender Registry Information (SORI) (LGL-22) S.O.R.I. Policy for Schools Massachusetts Sexual Offender Registry School Safety and S.O.R.I. Boston Public Schools S.O.R.I. Procedure Sex Offender Registration Laws in Massachusetts School Personnel Responsibilities S.O.R.I. Legal Advisor (LGL)
- Procedures for Conducting Educational Research (ODA-01) Educational Research Guidelines Research Procedures BPS Office of Data and Accountability Research Approval Process BPS Conducting Research in BPS Research Proposal Submission BPS Data and Accountability (ODA)
- State Testing Security and Ethics (ODA-02) Test Security Guidelines BPS Test Administration Procedures Test Ethics Policy Test Security Violation Reporting Electronic Device Policy Testing BPS Test Irregularity Reporting BPS Data and Accountability (ODA)
- Guidelines and Procedures for Accessing Student Data (ODA-03) Student Data Access Guidelines BPS Data Request Procedures Student Data Privacy Policy Data Request Form BPS Student Data Sharing Protocol Accessing Student Information BPS Data and Accountability (ODA)
- Assessment Program and Benchmark Requirements (ODA-04) BPS Assessment System Boston Public Schools Assessment Expectations Formative and Summative Assessments BPS Student Assessment Guidelines BPS BPS Assessment Tools SY23-24 Balanced Assessment System Boston Public Schools Data and Accountability (ODA)
- BPS Perception Surveys (ODA-05) Survey Administration Guidelines Boston Public Schools Perception Surveys Student, Teacher, Family Surveys BPS Survey Policy for Boston Public Schools BPS Survey Requirements SY23-24 Perception Survey Expectations Data and Accountability (ODA)
- Participation Guidelines for Testing English Learners on Statewide Assessments (ODA-06) EL Statewide Assessment Guidelines Massachusetts EL Testing Requirements ACCESS for ELLs Participation Guidelines MCAS Testing Guidelines for EL Students Testing Accommodations for ELs First Year EL Student Identification Data and Accountability (ODA)
- Required Documentation for Withdrawing Students (ODA-07) Student Withdrawal Documentation Requirements Boston Public Schools Withdrawal Guidelines Required Documentation for Student Withdrawal Monitoring Student Withdrawals in BPS Withdrawal Procedures for Boston Public Schools Documentation for Student Withdrawal in BPS Data and Accountability (ODA)
- Acceptable Use Policy (OIIT-01) Acceptable Use Policy Implementation Boston Public Schools Technology Guidelines Student Internet Use Contract BPS Technology Compliance Requirements Internet Safety Guidelines for BPS Technology Usage Policies in Boston Public Schools Instructional & Information Technology (OIIT)
- Procuring Digital Products Guidance Document (OIIT-02) Digital Learning Technologies Procurement Guidelines for BPS Student Data Privacy Agreement Boston Public Schools Technology Standards Educational Technology Procurement Process FERPA Compliance for Digital Products Instructional & Information Technology (OIIT)
- Technology Purchasing, Acquisition, & Return Guide (OIIT-03) Technology Purchasing Guide BPS Technology Procurement Process Accepting Technology Donations Boston Public Schools Technology Standards Returning Technology Devices Technology Donation Consultation Instructional & Information Technology (OIIT)
- Student Search Procedures (SAF-01) Student Search Guidelines School Search Procedures Student Privacy Rights Student Search Protocol Reasonable Suspicion Standard Student Code of Conduct Safety Services (SAF)
- Weapons & Objects of No Reasonable Use (SAF-02) School Weapons Policy Dangerous Object Rules Student Code of Conduct School Safety Regulations Boston School Weapon Guidelines Student Handbook Policies Safety Services (SAF)
- Locker Policy (SAF-03) Student Locker Policy School Locker Search Guidelines Boston School Department Locker Rules Student Locker Search Procedures School Property Regulations Student Handbook Locker Guidelines Safety Services (SAF)
- Incident Data Reporting and Release (SAF-04) Incident Data Reporting School Safety Notifications Boston Public Schools Incident Reporting Emergency Incident Procedures Safety Services Notifications Superintendent's Office Incident Reporting Safety Services (SAF)
- Metal Detectors (SAF-07) Student Metal Detector Searches School Safety Procedures Boston Public Schools Metal Detector Policy Student Security Screening School Safety Plan Student Metal Detector Protocol Safety Services (SAF)
- Release of Students to Authorized Persons (SAF-08) Student Release Procedures Child Custody Protocol School Authorized Person Release Policy Student Transportation Authorization Student Custodial Release Guidelines Student Pick-Up Protocol Safety Services (SAF)
- Lost Children Procedures (SAF-09) Lost Child Protocol Student Safety Procedures Missing Student Guidelines Child Location Policy Student Emergency Response Lost Child Notification Process Safety Services (SAF)
- School Access Control (SAF-12) School Access Protocol Building Entry Guidelines Visitor Identification Procedures Safety Measures for Visitors School Security Policies Visitor Sign-in Requirements Safety Services (SAF)
- School-Community Partners (SCP-01) PartnerBPS Policy School-Community Partner Registration Implementation Procedures PartnerBPS Partnership Platform School Partnership Agreement Guide for School Community Partners School Community Partners (SCP)
- Drug and Alcohol Abuse (SHS-01) Drug Misuse Alcohol Abuse Harm Reduction Student Prevention Education Screening and Intervention Substance Abuse Policies School Health Services (SHS)
- Infection Prevention and Control for School Settings (SHS-04) Infection Prevention Disease Transmission Universal Precautions Transmission Based Precautions Respiratory Hygiene Hand Washing School Health Services (SHS)
- Tuberculosis Program (SHS-05) Tuberculosis Testing TB Screening Protocol TB Program Policy Student TB Assessment Staff TB Screening Tuberculosis Control Program School Health Services (SHS)
- Immunization Law (SHS-06) Immunization Law School Immunization Requirements Immunization Regulations Immunization Protocol McKinney-Vento Act and Immunizations Enforcing Immunization Requirements School Health Services (SHS)
- Medication Administration (SHS-08) Medication Administration Policy School Nurse Medication Protocol Medication Handling and Storage Medication Orders and Parental Consent Medication Error Reporting Self-Administration of Medications School Health Services (SHS)
- Life Threatening Allergies (SHS-11) Anaphylaxis Policy Life-Threatening Allergies Protocol School Allergy Care Plan Epinephrine Administration Guidelines Allergy Education and Training Roles and Responsibilities in Allergy Management School Health Services (SHS)
- Medical Transportation (SHS-13) Medical Transportation Guidelines Student Transportation Accommodation School Medical Needs Transport Transportation for Medical Conditions Student Health Transportation Medical Accommodation Policy School Health Services (SHS)
- Suicide Prevention and Intervention (SHS-16) Suicide Prevention Policy School Suicide Intervention Guidelines BPS Suicide Prevention Measures Student Suicide Prevention Strategies Suicide Risk Assessment Procedures Boston Public Schools Suicide Policy School Health Services (SHS)
- Asthma Policy (SHS-20) Asthma Management in Schools School Asthma Protocol Asthma Action Plan Asthma Prevention Guidelines Boston Public Schools Asthma Policy Asthma Awareness Training School Health Services (SHS)
- Diabetes Policy (SHS-21) Diabetes Management in Schools School Diabetes Protocol Diabetes Medical Management Plan School Diabetes Policy Diabetes Education for School Staff Diabetes Emergency Response School Health Services (SHS)
- AED Policy (SHS-22) Cardiac arrest response School AED policy CPR training schools Boston Public Schools defibrillator program AED/CPR guidelines schools School emergency medical response School Health Services (SHS)
- Condom Accessibility (SHS-23) School Health Services (SHS)
- Diapering and Toileting Accidents Policy (SHS-24) Diapering policy Toileting accidents procedure Boston Public Schools toileting guidelines Diaper changing regulations Childcare diapering protocol School toileting policy School Health Services (SHS)
- Sickle Cell Disease Circular (SHS-25) School Health Services (SHS)
- Administration of Naloxone (SHS-26) Naloxone administration policy School opioid overdose response Boston Public Schools naloxone protocol Naloxone nasal spray guidelines School nurse training naloxone Opioid overdose emergency procedure School Health Services (SHS)
- Counseling Guidelines (SPE-14) School counseling guidelines Boston Public Schools counseling protocol Student support team counseling referrals Ethical counseling practices School-based mental health services Counseling termination procedures Special Education (SPE)
- Child Find Screening (SPE-20) Special education screening Boston Public Schools preschool program Early childhood intervention Developmental skills assessment Three and four-year-old screening Office of Special Education contact information Special Education (SPE)
- Homeless Students (SSS-02) McKinney-Vento Act Homeless student rights School enrollment for homeless students Homeless education resources Homeless student transportation Homelessness in schools Student Support Services (SSS)
- Persistently Dangerous Schools (SSS-07) Student Support Services (SSS)
- Employment Permits (SSS-09) Student Support Services (SSS)
- Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan (SSS-18) Bullying prevention Boston Public Schools Bullying intervention School policy against bullying Anti-bullying plan Bullying reporting procedures Student Support Services (SSS)
- Home & Hospital Instruction Policy (SSS-19) Home and Hospital Instruction Boston Public Schools Home tutoring services Medical home instruction Homebound education program School-based home instruction Student Support Services (SSS)
- Physical Restraint (SUP-19 Superintendent's Office (SUP)
- Child Abuse and Neglect (SUP-20) Superintendent's Office (SUP)
- Schedule of School Hours (TRN-01) School hours schedule Boston Public Schools School bell times Early dismissal schedule Transportation guidelines Transportation (TRN)
- Student Transportation Safety and Discipline (TRN-02) Student transportation safety School bus behavior Incident reporting Bus driver expectations Bus arrival and dismissal procedures Bus company responsibilities Transportation (TRN)
- Athletics and Field Trips (TRN-03) Transportation (TRN)
