Suspension of Policies. The Board, by a majority vote of members present at any meeting, may temporarily suspend a Board policy except those provisions that are controlled by law or contract. The failure to suspend with a specific motion does not invalidate the Board action. LEGAL REF.: 105 ILCS 5/10-20.5. CROSS REF.: 2:150 (Committees), 2:250 (Access to District Public Records), 3:40 (Superintendent) ADOPTED:September 15, 2003 RE-ADOPTED:January 22, 2007; September 23, 2019 This procedure is for PRESS subscribers. For subscribers to PRESS-Plus, IASB's full maintenance policy update service, the update instructions that arrive with a paid PRESS-Plus subscription provide further guidance. Actor Action Superintendent Xxxxxxx the process for the Board to receive PRESS updates to policies. Manages the Board's compliance with the Open Meetings Act. Ensures that, as appropriate, the agendas for the Board Policy Committee and School Board include discussion and action to consider, adopt, or revise Board policies. Manages the process for approving new or revised administrative procedures, and changes to employee and student handbooks. Communicates all policy and procedure revisions or adoptions as appropriate to staff members, parents, students, and community members. Designated support staff To each member of the Policy Committee (or full Board): Emails or otherwise distributes a copy of the following: 1. PRESS Update Memo, unless a copy was already provided. 2. Committee worksheets, available at xxx.XXXX.xxx/xxxxxx, and 3. Current District policy in relevant areas. To any other interested school official: Emails or otherwise distributes the PRESS Update Memo (describes the current PRESS issue) to each Board member or other interested school official who has not already received a copy. It is available online at xxx.XXXX.xxx/xxxxxx. As appropriate, includes new and revised policies in the Board meeting packets. After a policy is adopted or revised, updates the District's policy manual master electronic file and adds adoption dates. Archives old policy. Follows district process for updating paper and online manuals. Policy Committee (or Full Board) Considers each PRESS update. Reviews footnote changes. Decides which changes require School Board discussion and which are appropriate as consent agenda items. The following are appropriate for the consent agenda: changes to the Legal References and Cross References, and minor policy edits that do not require Board discussion. Requests review of recommended revisions by the Board Attorney, as appropriate. Presents recommendations regarding PRESS updates to the Board at a regularly scheduled meeting. Full Board Conducts a first reading of the policies that are recommended to be updated. During the next regular meeting, conducts a second reading. A second reading allows the Board to hear feedback from interested parties, including staff, parents, students, and community members; however, State law does not require two readings. Assistant Superintendents, Directors, and Building Principals Reads adopted policies and follows the Superintendent's process for updating administrative procedures, and changes to employee and student handbooks within their assigned building(s). Anyone For further clarification, views the 8-minute online tutorial, available at xxx.xxxx.xxx/xxxxxx, behind the log-in screen. DATED:September 15, 2003 Anyone (Superintendent, School Board member, staff, parent, student, community member, or Board Attorney) Brings a concern that may necessitate a new policy or a current policy's revision to the attention of the School Board. Policy Committee (or Full Board) First, answers these questions to decide whether new policy language is needed: 1. Does the IASB Policy Reference Manual provide guidance? 2. Is the request something that should be covered in policy (i.e., Board work) or is it something that should be handled by the staff (i.e., staff work)? 3. Is it already covered in policy? Checks for policies that cover similar or connected topics using tools such as search engines, cross references, and indexes. Second, uses a 4-step process to draft new policy language: 1. Frames the question and discusses the topic. 2. Requests the Superintendent to provide research, including appropriate data, and input from others, such as, those who may be affected by the policy and those who will implement the policy. 3. Assesses existing policy and decides whether new or revised policy language is needed. 4. Drafts or requests the Superintendent or Board Attorney to draft, language addressing the concern that aligns with the Board's mission, vision, goals, and objectives. Third, decides whether the new language should be included in an existing policy or added as a new policy. Assigns any new policy an appropriate location and number. The PRESS coding system reserves policy numbers ending in a '0' and '5' for PRESS material. Local districts are encouraged to use policy numbers ending in even numbers other than '0'. Full Board Conducts a first reading of the policy that is recommended for adoption or revision. During the next regular meeting, conducts a second reading. A second reading allows the Board to hear feedback from interested parties, including staff, parents, students, and community members; however, State law does not require two readings. Confers with the Board Attorney as appropriate. Superintendent Manages the Board's compliance with the Open Meetings Act. Ensures that, as appropriate, the agendas for the Board Policy Committee and School Board include discussion and action to consider, adopt, or revise Board policies. Manages the process for approving new or revised administrative procedures, and revisions to employee and student handbooks. Communicates all policy and procedure revisions or adoptions as appropriate to staff members, parents, students, and community members. Designated support staff After a policy is adopted or revised, updates the District's policy manual master electronic file and adds adoption dates. Archives "old" policy. Follows district process for updating paper and online manuals. Assistant Superintendents, Directors, and Building Principals Reads the adopted policy and follows the Superintendent's process for updating administrative procedures, and changes to employee and student handbooks within their assigned building(s). DATED:September 15, 2003 Full access to the District's public records is available to any person as provided in the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), this policy, and implementing procedures. The Superintendent or designee shall: (1) provide the Board with sufficient information and data to permit the Board to monitor the District's compliance with FOIA and this policy, and (2) report any FOIA requests during the Board's regular meetings along with the status of the District's response.
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Samples: School District Policies, School District Policies, School District Policies
Suspension of Policies. The Board, by a majority vote of members present at any meeting, may temporarily suspend a Board policy except those provisions that are controlled not established by law or contract. The failure to suspend with a specific motion does not invalidate the Board action. LEGAL REF.: 105 ILCS 5/10-20.5. CROSS REF.: 2:150 (Committees), 2:250 (Access to District District's Public Records), 3:40 (Superintendent) ADOPTED:September 15, 2003 RE-ADOPTED:January 22, 2007; September 23Adopted: August 13, 2019 This procedure is for PRESS subscribers. For subscribers to PRESS-Plus, IASB's full maintenance policy update service, the update instructions that arrive with a paid PRESS-Plus subscription provide further guidance. Actor Action Superintendent Xxxxxxx the process for the Board to receive PRESS updates to policies. Manages the Board's compliance with the Open Meetings Act. Ensures that, as appropriate, the agendas for the Board Policy Committee and School Board include discussion and action to consider, adopt, or revise Board policies. Manages the process for approving new or revised administrative procedures, and changes to employee and student handbooks. Communicates all policy and procedure revisions or adoptions as appropriate to staff members, parents, students, and community members. Designated support staff To each member of the Policy Committee (or full Board): Emails or otherwise distributes a copy of the following: 1. PRESS Update Memo, unless a copy was already provided. 2. Committee worksheets, available at xxx.XXXX.xxx/xxxxxx, and 3. Current District policy in relevant areas. To any other interested school official: Emails or otherwise distributes the PRESS Update Memo (describes the current Receives PRESS issue) to each Board member or other interested school official who has not already received a copy. It is available online at xxx.XXXX.xxx/xxxxxx. As appropriate, includes new and revised Replaces current sample policies in the Board meeting packetsPolicy Reference Manual with revised versions. After a Directs designated support staff to copy memo (blue sheets), working sheets (yellow sheets), and current district policy is adopted or revisedin those areas, updates and distribute them to policy committee. In the District's case of clean-up language (no content change), directs designated support staff to make changes to district policy manual master electronic file and adds adoption dates. Archives old policy. Follows district process for updating paper and online manualson computer file. Policy Committee (or Full BoardCommittee of the Whole) Considers each PRESS update. Reviews footnote changesMeets and considers recommended updates. Decides which changes require School Board discussion and which are appropriate as do not (consent agenda items. The following .) Policies recommended for revision are appropriate for the consent agenda: changes submitted to the Legal References and Cross References, and minor policy edits that do not require Board discussiondistrict's legal counsel for review. Requests review Superintendent Directs designated support staff to include copies of recommended revisions by changes and copies of the blue memo sheets from PRESS in the monthly Board Attorney, as appropriatepackets. Policy Committee (or Committee of the Whole) Presents recommendations regarding PRESS updates changes to the Board at a regularly scheduled meeting. Full Board Conducts a Discusses changes which require discussion and announces first reading of the policies that are recommended to be updatedpolicy updates. During the next regular meeting, conducts a second reading. A second reading allows the Board to hear feedback from All interested parties, including the Board, staff, parents, students, and community members; howevermembers have a month to consider the recommended changes. At the next regular meeting, State law does not require two readingsvotes to revise existing policy, delete existing policy, or add new policy per the committee's recommendation. Assistant SuperintendentsSuperintendent May need to change existing administrative procedures or create new ones to implement policy changes. Superintendent Directs designated support staff to update district policy manual on computer file, Directorsadd revision date or adoption date for new policies, make copies of new policy for each manual copy, prepare update sheet with return form, and Building Principals Reads adopted policies and follows send packet to those responsible for keeping a manual updated. Persons responsible for keeping copies of manual updated Follow the Superintendent's process for updating administrative proceduresdirections on the update sheet - adding the new, replacing the revised, and changes removing any deleted policies. Date, sign, and send the return forms to employee and student handbooks the support staff designated to receive them. Superintendent Directs designated support staff to follow up on any return forms not received within their assigned building(sa set time frame (e.g., 2 weeks). Anyone For further clarificationDATED: September 19, views the 8-minute online tutorial, available at xxx.xxxx.xxx/xxxxxx, behind the log-in screen. DATED:September 15, 2003 2006 Anyone (Superintendent, School Board member, staff, parent, student, community member, or Board Attorney) Brings a concern that may necessitate a new policy or a current policy's revision to the attention of the School Board. Policy Committee (or Full Board) First, answers these questions to decide whether new policy language is needed: 1. Does the IASB Policy Reference Manual provide guidance? 2. Is the request something that should be covered in policy (i.e., Board work) or is it something that should be handled by the staff (i.e., staff work)? 3. Is it already covered in policy? Checks for policies that cover similar or connected topics using tools such as search engines, cross references, and indexes. Second, uses a 4-step process to draft new policy language: 1. Frames the question and discusses the topic. 2. Requests the Superintendent to provide research, including appropriate data, and input from others, such as, those who may be affected by the policy and those who will implement the policy. 3. Assesses existing policy and decides whether new or revised policy language is needed. 4. Drafts or requests the Superintendent or Board Attorney to draft, language addressing the concern that aligns with the Board's mission, vision, goals, and objectives. Third, decides whether the new language should be included in an existing policy or added as a new policy. Assigns any new policy an appropriate location and number. The PRESS coding system reserves policy numbers ending in a '0' and '5' for PRESS material. Local districts are encouraged to use policy numbers ending in even numbers other than '0'. Full Board Conducts a first reading of the policy that is recommended for adoption or revision. During the next regular meeting, conducts a second reading. A second reading allows the Board to hear feedback from interested parties, including staff, parents, students, and community members; however, State law does not require two readings. Confers with the Board Attorney as appropriate. Superintendent Manages the Board's compliance with the Open Meetings Act. Ensures that, as appropriate, the agendas for the Board Policy Committee and School Board include discussion and action to consider, adopt, or revise Board policies. Manages the process for approving new or revised administrative procedures, and revisions to employee and student handbooks. Communicates all policy and procedure revisions or adoptions as appropriate to staff members, parents, students, and community members. Designated support staff After a policy is adopted or revised, updates the District's policy manual master electronic file and adds adoption dates. Archives "old" policy. Follows district process for updating paper and online manuals. Assistant Superintendents, Directors, and Building Principals Reads the adopted policy and follows the Superintendent's process for updating administrative procedures, and changes to employee and student handbooks within their assigned building(s). DATED:: September 1520, 2003 2011 Full access to the District's public records is available to any person as provided in the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), this policy, and implementing procedures. The Superintendent or designee shall: (1) provide the Board with sufficient information and data to permit the Board to monitor the District's compliance with FOIA and this policy, and (2) report any FOIA requests during the Board's regular meetings along with the status of the District's response.
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Samples: School District Policies, School District Policies, School District Policies
Suspension of Policies. The Board, by a majority vote of members present at any meeting, may temporarily suspend a Board policy except those provisions that are controlled not established by law or contract. The failure to suspend with a specific motion does not invalidate the Board action. LEGAL REF.: 105 ILCS 5/10-20.5. CROSS REF.: 2:150 (Committees), 2:250 (Access to District Public Records), 3:40 (Superintendent) ADOPTED:Adopted: September 15, 2003 RE-ADOPTED:January 22, 2007; September 2319, 2019 This procedure is for PRESS subscribers. For subscribers to PRESS-Plus, IASB's full maintenance policy update service, the update instructions that arrive with a paid PRESS-Plus subscription provide further guidance. Actor Action Superintendent Xxxxxxx the process for the Board to receive PRESS updates to policies. Manages the Board's compliance with the Open Meetings Act. Ensures that, as appropriate, the agendas for the Board Policy Committee and School Board include discussion and action to consider, adopt, or revise Board policies. Manages the process for approving new or revised administrative procedures, and changes to employee and student handbooks. Communicates all policy and procedure revisions or adoptions as appropriate to staff members, parents, students, and community members. Designated support staff To each member of the Policy Committee (or full Board): Emails or otherwise distributes a copy of the following: 1. PRESS Update Memo, unless a copy was already provided. 2. Committee worksheets, available at xxx.XXXX.xxx/xxxxxx, and 3. Current District policy in relevant areas. To any other interested school official: Emails or otherwise distributes the PRESS Update Memo (describes the current PRESS issue) to each Board member or other interested school official who has not already received a copy. It is available online at xxx.XXXX.xxx/xxxxxx. As appropriate, includes new and revised policies in the Board meeting packets. After a policy is adopted or revised, updates the District's policy manual master electronic file and adds adoption dates. Archives old policy. Follows district process for updating paper and online manuals. Policy Committee (or Full Board) Considers each PRESS update. Reviews footnote changes. Decides which changes require School Board discussion and which are appropriate as consent agenda items. The following are appropriate for the consent agenda: changes to the Legal References and Cross References, and minor policy edits that do not require Board discussion. Requests review of recommended revisions by the Board Attorney, as appropriate. Presents recommendations regarding PRESS updates to the Board at a regularly scheduled meeting. Full Board Conducts a first reading of the policies that are recommended to be updated. During the next regular meeting, conducts a second reading. A second reading allows the Board to hear feedback from interested parties, including staff, parents, students, and community members; however, State law does not require two readings. Assistant Superintendents, Directors, and Building Principals Reads adopted policies and follows the Superintendent's process for updating administrative procedures, and changes to employee and student handbooks within their assigned building(s). Anyone For further clarification, views the 8-minute online tutorial, available at xxx.xxxx.xxx/xxxxxx, behind the log-in screen. DATED:September 15November 17, 2003 2011 Anyone (Superintendent, School Board member, staff, parent, student, community member, or Board Attorney) Brings a concern that may necessitate a new policy or a current policy's revision to the attention of the School Board. Policy Committee (or Full Board) First, answers these questions to decide whether new policy language is needed: 1. Does the IASB Policy Reference Manual provide guidance? 2. Is the request something that should be covered in policy (i.e., Board work) or is it something that should be handled by the staff (i.e., staff work)? 3. Is it already covered in policy? Checks for policies that cover similar or connected topics using tools such as search engines, cross references, and indexes. Second, uses a 4-step process to draft new policy language: 1. Frames the question and discusses the topic. 2. Requests the Superintendent to provide research, including appropriate data, and input from others, such as, those who may be affected by the policy and those who will implement the policy. 3. Assesses existing policy and decides whether new or revised policy language is needed. 4. Drafts or requests the Superintendent or Board Attorney to draft, language addressing the concern that aligns with the Board's mission, vision, goals, and objectives. Third, decides whether the new language should be included in an existing policy or added as a new policy. Assigns any new policy an appropriate location and number. The PRESS coding system reserves policy numbers ending in a '0' and '5' for PRESS material. Local districts are encouraged to use policy numbers ending in even numbers other than '0'. Full Board Conducts a first reading of the policy that is recommended for adoption or revision. During the next regular meeting, conducts a second reading. A second reading allows the Board to hear feedback from interested parties, including staff, parents, students, and community members; however, State law does not require two readings. Confers with the Board Attorney as appropriate. Superintendent Manages the Board's compliance with the Open Meetings Act. Ensures that, as appropriate, the agendas for the Board Policy Committee and School Board include discussion and action to consider, adopt, or revise Board policies. Manages the process for approving new or revised administrative procedures, and revisions to employee and student handbooks. Communicates all policy and procedure revisions or adoptions as appropriate to staff members, parents, students, and community members. Designated support staff After a policy is adopted or revised, updates the District's policy manual master electronic file and adds adoption dates. Archives "old" policy. Follows district process for updating paper and online manuals. Assistant Superintendents, Directors, and Building Principals Reads the adopted policy and follows the Superintendent's process for updating administrative procedures, and changes to employee and student handbooks within their assigned building(s). DATED:September 15November 17, 2003 2011 Full access to the District's public records is available to any person as provided in the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), this policy, and implementing procedures. The Superintendent or designee shall: (1) provide the Board with sufficient information and data to permit the Board to monitor the District's compliance with FOIA and this policy, and (2) report any FOIA requests during the Board's regular meetings along with the status of the District's response.
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Samples: School District Policies, School District Policies, School District Policies
Suspension of Policies. The Board, by a majority vote of members present at any meeting, may temporarily suspend a Board policy except those provisions that are controlled by law or contract. The failure to suspend with a specific motion does not invalidate the Board action. LEGAL REF.: 105 ILCS 5/10-20.5. CROSS REF.: 2:150 (Committees), 2:250 (Access to District Public Records), 3:40 (Superintendent) ADOPTED:September 15, 2003 RE-ADOPTED:January 22, 2007; September 23Adopted: July 18, 2019 This procedure is for PRESS subscribers. For subscribers to PRESS-PRESS Plus, IASB's full full-maintenance policy update service, the update instructions that arrive with a paid PRESS-PRESS Plus subscription provide further guidance. Actor Action Superintendent Xxxxxxx the process for the Board to receive PRESS updates to policies. Manages the Board's compliance with the Open Meetings Act. Ensures that, as appropriate, the agendas for the Board Policy Committee and School Board include discussion and list action to consider, adopt, or revise Board policiespolicies and Board exhibits. Manages the process for approving new or revised administrative procedures, administrative procedure exhibits, and changes to employee and student handbooks. Communicates all policy and administrative procedure revisions or adoptions adoptions, as appropriate appropriate, to staff members, parents, students, and community members. Designated support staff To each member of the Policy Committee (or full Board): Emails or otherwise distributes a copy of the following: 1. PRESS Online Information and Instructions card; 2. PRESS Update Memo, unless a copy was already provided; 3. 2PRESS Tutorial video link at: xxx.xxxx.xxx/xxxxxx; 4. Committee worksheets, available at xxx.XXXX.xxx/xxxxxx, worksheets and 35. Current District policy in relevant areas. To any other Board member or interested school official: Emails or otherwise distributes the PRESS Update Memo (describes the current PRESS issue) to each Board member or other interested school official who has not already received a copy. It is available online at xxx.XXXX.xxx/xxxxxxnumbers 1 through 5, above. As appropriate, includes new and revised policies in the Board meeting packets. After a policy is adopted or revised, updates the District's policy manual master electronic file and adds or updates adoption dates. Archives old policy. Follows district process for updating paper and online manuals. Policy Committee (or Full Board) Considers distributing PRESS Update Memo to Building Principals. Considers each PRESS update. Reviews all footnote changes. Decides which changes require School Board discussion and which are appropriate as consent agenda items. The following are appropriate for the consent agenda: changes to the Policy Committee (or Full Board) Legal References and Cross References, and minor policy edits that do not require Board discussion. Requests review of recommended revisions by the Board Attorney, as appropriate. Presents recommendations regarding PRESS updates to the Board at a regularly scheduled meeting. Full Board Conducts a first reading of the policies that are recommended to be updated. During the next regular meeting, conducts a second reading. A second reading allows the Board to hear feedback from interested parties, including staff, parents, students, and community members; however, State law does not require two readings. After the second reading, consider and take action to approve the policies at a duly convened open meeting. Assistant Superintendents, Directors, Building Principals, and Building Principals supervisory employees Reads PRESS Update Memo (if applicable), adopted policies and follows the Superintendent's process for updating administrative procedures, and changes to employee and student handbooks within their assigned building(s). Anyone For further clarification, views view the 8-minute online tutorialtutorial for PRESS, available at xxx.xxxx.xxx/xxxxxx, behind the log-in screen. DATED:September 15: October 26, 2003 2016 Anyone (Superintendent, School Board member, staff, parent, student, community member, or Board Attorney) Brings a concern that may necessitate a new policy or a current policy's revision to the attention of the School Board. Superintendent Confers with the Board Attorney as appropriate. Manages the Board's compliance with the Open Meetings Act. Ensures that, as appropriate, the agendas for the Board Policy Committee and School Board include discussion and action to consider, adopt, or revise Board policies. Manages the process for approving new or revised administrative procedures, and revisions to employee and student handbooks. Communicates all policy and procedure revisions or adoptions as appropriate to staff members, parents, students, and community members. Policy Committee (or Full Board) First, answers these questions to decide whether new policy language is needed: 1. Does the IASB Policy Reference Manual provide guidance? 2. Is the request something that should be covered in policy (i.e., Board work) or is it something that should be handled by the staff (i.e., staff work)? 3. Is it already covered in policy? Checks for policies that cover similar or connected topics using tools such as search engines, Tables of Contents, cross references, and indexes. Second, uses a 4-step process to draft new policy language: 1. Frames the question and discusses the topic. 2. Requests the Superintendent to provide research, including appropriate data, and input from others, such as, those who may be affected by the policy and those who will implement the policy. 3. Assesses existing policy and decides whether new or revised policy language is needed. 4. Drafts or requests the Superintendent or Board Attorney to draft, language addressing the concern that aligns with the Board's mission, vision, goals, and objectives. Third, decides whether the new language should be included in an existing policy or added as a new policy. Assigns any new policy an appropriate location and number. The PRESS coding system reserves policy numbers ending in a '0' and '5' for PRESS material. Local districts are encouraged to Locally developed District policies should use policy numbers ending in even numbers other than '0'2, 4, 6, or 8. Full Board Conducts a first reading of the policy that is recommended for adoption or revision. During the next regular meeting, conducts a second reading. A second reading allows the Board to hear feedback from interested parties, including staff, parents, students, and community members; however, State law does not require two readings. Confers with After the Board Attorney as appropriate. Superintendent Manages the Board's compliance with the Open Meetings Act. Ensures thatsecond reading, as appropriate, the agendas for the Board Policy Committee consider and School Board include discussion and take action to consider, adopt, or revise Board policies. Manages approve the process for approving new or revised administrative procedures, and revisions to employee and student handbooks. Communicates all policy and procedure revisions or adoptions as appropriate to staff members, parents, students, and community memberspolicies at a duly convened open meeting. Designated support staff After a policy is adopted or revised, updates the District's policy manual master electronic file and adds adoption dates. Archives "old" previous version of revised policy. Follows district process for updating paper and online manuals. Assistant Superintendents, Directors, Building Principals, and Building Principals supervisory employees Reads the PRESS Update Memo (if applicable) and adopted policy policies and follows the Superintendent's process for updating administrative procedures, and changes to employee and student handbooks within their assigned building(s). DATED:September 15: October 26, 2003 2016 Full access to the District's public records is available to any person as provided in the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), this policy, and implementing procedures. The Superintendent or designee shall: (1) provide the Board with sufficient information and data to permit the Board to monitor the District's compliance with FOIA and this policy, and (2) report any FOIA requests during the Board's regular meetings along with the status of the District's response.
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Samples: School District Policies, School District Policies, School District Policies
Suspension of Policies. The Board, by a majority vote of members present at any meeting, may temporarily suspend a Board policy except those provisions that are controlled not established by law or contract. The failure to suspend with a specific motion does not invalidate the Board action. LEGAL REF.: 105 ILCS 5/10-20.5. CROSS REF.: 2:150 (Committees), 2:250 (Access to District District's Public Records), 3:40 (Superintendent) ADOPTED:: September 1516, 2003 RE-ADOPTED:January 22, 2007; September 23, 2019 This procedure is for PRESS subscribers. For subscribers to PRESS-Plus, IASB's full maintenance policy update service, the update instructions that arrive with a paid PRESS-Plus subscription provide further guidance. 2008 Actor Action Superintendent Xxxxxxx the process for the Board to receive PRESS updates to policies. Manages the Board's compliance with the Open Meetings Act. Ensures that, as appropriate, the agendas for the Board Policy Committee and School Board include discussion and action to consider, adopt, or revise Board policies. Manages the process for approving new or revised administrative procedures, and changes to employee and student handbooks. Communicates all policy and procedure revisions or adoptions as appropriate to staff members, parents, students, and community members. Designated support staff To each member of the Policy Committee (or full Board): Emails or otherwise distributes a copy of the following: 1. PRESS Update Memo, unless a copy was already provided. 2. Committee worksheets, available at xxx.XXXX.xxx/xxxxxx, and 3. Current District policy in relevant areas. To any other interested school official: Emails or otherwise distributes the PRESS Update Memo (describes the current Receives PRESS issue) to each Board member or other interested school official who has not already received a copy. It is available online at xxx.XXXX.xxx/xxxxxx. As appropriate, includes new and revised Replaces current sample policies in the Board meeting packetsPolicy Reference Manual with revised versions. After a Directs designated support staff to copy memo (blue sheets), working sheets (yellow sheets), and current district policy is adopted or revisedin those areas, updates and distribute them to policy committee. In the District's case of clean-up language (no content change), directs designated support staff to make changes to district policy manual master electronic file and adds adoption dates. Archives old policy. Follows district process for updating paper and online manualson computer file. Policy Committee (or Full BoardCommittee of the Whole) Considers each PRESS update. Reviews footnote changesMeets and considers recommended updates. Decides which changes require School Board discussion and which are appropriate as do not (consent agenda items. The following .) Policies recommended for revision are appropriate for the consent agenda: changes submitted to the Legal References and Cross References, and minor policy edits that do not require Board discussiondistrict's legal counsel for review. Requests review Superintendent Directs designated support staff to include copies of recommended revisions by changes and copies of the blue memo sheets from PRESS in the monthly Board Attorney, as appropriatepackets. Policy Committee (or Committee of the Whole) Presents recommendations regarding PRESS updates changes to the Board at a regularly scheduled meeting. Full Board Conducts a Discusses changes which require discussion and announces first reading of the policies that are recommended to be updatedpolicy updates. During the next regular meeting, conducts a second reading. A second reading allows the Board to hear feedback from All interested parties, including the Board, staff, parents, students, and community members; howevermembers have a month to consider the recommended changes. At the next regular meeting, State law does not require two readingsvotes to revise existing policy, delete existing policy, or add new policy per the committee's recommendation. Assistant SuperintendentsSuperintendent May need to change existing administrative procedures or create new ones to implement policy changes. Superintendent Directs designated support staff to update district policy manual on computer file, Directorsadd revision date or adoption date for new policies, make copies of new policy for each manual copy, prepare update sheet with return form, and Building Principals Reads adopted policies and follows send packet to those responsible for keeping a manual updated. Persons responsible for keeping copies of manual updated Follow the Superintendent's process for updating administrative proceduresdirections on the update sheet - adding the new, replacing the revised, and changes removing any deleted policies. Date, sign, and send the return forms to employee and student handbooks the support staff designated to receive them. Superintendent Directs designated support staff to follow up on any return forms not received within their assigned building(sa set time frame (e.g., 2 weeks). Anyone For further clarificationDATED: September 19, views the 8-minute online tutorial, available at xxx.xxxx.xxx/xxxxxx, behind the log-in screen. DATED:September 15, 2003 2006 Anyone (Superintendent, School Board member, staff, parent, student, community member, or Board Attorney) Brings a concern that may necessitate a new policy or a current policy's revision to the attention of the School Board. Policy Committee (or Full Board) First, answers these questions to decide whether new policy language is needed: 1. Does the IASB Policy Reference Manual provide guidance? 2. Is the request something that should be covered in policy (i.e., Board work) or is it something that should be handled by the staff (i.e., staff work)? 3. Is it already covered in policy? Checks for policies that cover similar or connected topics using tools such as search engines, cross references, and indexes. Second, uses a 4-step process to draft new policy language: 1. Frames the question and discusses the topic. 2. Requests the Superintendent to provide research, including appropriate data, and input from others, such as, those who may be affected by the policy and those who will implement the policy. 3. Assesses existing policy and decides whether new or revised policy language is needed. 4. Drafts or requests the Superintendent or Board Attorney to draft, language addressing the concern that aligns with the Board's mission, vision, goals, and objectives. Third, decides whether the new language should be included in an existing policy or added as a new policy. Assigns any new policy an appropriate location and number. The PRESS coding system reserves policy numbers ending in a '0' and '5' for PRESS material. Local districts are encouraged to use policy numbers ending in even numbers other than '0'. Full Board Conducts a first reading of the policy that is recommended for adoption or revision. During the next regular meeting, conducts a second reading. A second reading allows the Board to hear feedback from interested parties, including staff, parents, students, and community members; however, State law does not require two readings. Superintendent Confers with the Board Attorney as appropriate. Superintendent Manages the Board's compliance with the Open Meetings Act. Ensures that, as appropriate, the agendas for the Board Policy Committee and School Board include discussion and action to consider, adopt, or revise Board policies. Manages the process for approving new or revised administrative procedures, and revisions to employee and student handbooks. Communicates all policy and procedure revisions or adoptions as appropriate to staff members, parents, students, and community members. Designated support staff After a policy is adopted or revised, updates the District's policy manual master electronic file and adds adoption dates. Archives "old" policy. Follows district process for updating paper and online manuals. Assistant Superintendents, Directors, and Building Principals Reads the adopted policy and follows the Superintendent's process for updating administrative procedures, and changes to employee and student handbooks within their assigned building(s). DATED:: September 1520, 2003 2011 Full access to the District's public records is available to any person as provided in the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), this policy, and implementing procedures. The Superintendent or designee shall: (1) provide the Board with sufficient information and data to permit the Board to monitor the District's compliance with FOIA and this policy, and (2) report any FOIA requests during the Board's regular meetings along with the status of the District's response.
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Samples: School District Policies, School District Policies, School District Policies
Suspension of Policies. The Board, by a majority vote of members present at any meeting, may temporarily suspend a Board policy except those provisions that are controlled by law or contract. The failure to suspend with a specific motion does not invalidate the Board action. LEGAL REF.: 105 ILCS 5/10-20.5. CROSS REF.: 2:150 (Committees), 2:250 (Access to District District's Public Records), 3:40 (Superintendent) ADOPTED:Adopted: September 15, 2003 RE-ADOPTED:January 22, 2007; September 235, 2019 This procedure is for PRESS subscribers. For subscribers to PRESS-Plus, IASB's full maintenance policy update service, the update instructions that arrive with a paid PRESS-Plus subscription provide further guidance. Actor Action Superintendent Xxxxxxx the process for the Board to receive Receives PRESS updates to policiesissue. Manages the Board's compliance with the Open Meetings Act. Ensures that, as appropriate, the agendas for the Board Policy Committee and School Board include discussion and action to consider, adopt, or revise Board policies. Manages the process for approving new or revised administrative procedures, and changes to employee and student handbooks. Communicates all policy and procedure revisions or adoptions as appropriate to staff members, parents, students, and community members. Designated Directs designated support staff To to distribute a copy of the following to each member of the Policy Committee Committee: (or full Board): Emails or otherwise distributes a copy of 1) blue memo describing the following: 1. current PRESS Update Memoissue that is mailed to the District, unless a copy was already provided. (2. Committee worksheets) committee worksheets that may be downloaded from PRESS Online, available at xxx.XXXX.xxx/xxxxxx, and (3. Current ) current District policy in relevant areas. To any other interested school official: Emails or otherwise distributes In the PRESS Update Memo case of clean-up language (describes the current PRESS issue) no content change), directs designated support staff to each Board member or other interested school official who has not already received a copy. It is available online at xxx.XXXX.xxx/xxxxxx. As appropriate, includes new and revised policies in the Board meeting packets. After a policy is adopted or revised, updates make changes to the District's policy manual master electronic file and adds adoption dates. Archives old policy. Follows district process for updating paper and online manualsfile. Policy Committee (or Full BoardCommittee of the Whole) Considers each PRESS update. Reviews footnote changesMeets and considers recommended updates. Decides which changes require School Board discussion and which are appropriate as do not (consent agenda items. The following .) Policies recommended for revision are appropriate for the consent agenda: changes submitted to the Legal References and Cross References, and minor policy edits that do not require Board discussionDistrict's legal counsel for review. Requests review Superintendent Directs designated support staff to include copies of recommended revisions by changes and copies of the blue memo sheets from PRESS in the monthly Board Attorney, as appropriatepackets. Policy Committee (or Committee of the Whole) Presents recommendations regarding PRESS updates changes to the Board at a regularly scheduled meeting. Full Board Conducts a Discusses changes that require discussion and announces first reading of the policies that are recommended to be updatedpolicy updates. During the next regular meeting, conducts a second reading. A second reading allows the Board to hear feedback from All interested parties, including the Board, staff, parents, students, and community members; however, State law does not require two readingsmembers have a month to consider the recommended changes. Assistant Superintendents, Directors, and Building Principals Reads adopted policies and follows the Superintendent's process for updating administrative procedures, and changes to employee and student handbooks within their assigned building(s). Anyone For further clarification, views the 8-minute online tutorial, available at xxx.xxxx.xxx/xxxxxx, behind the log-in screen. DATED:September 15, 2003 Anyone (Superintendent, School Board member, staff, parent, student, community member, or Board Attorney) Brings a concern that may necessitate a new policy or a current policy's revision to the attention of the School Board. Policy Committee (or Full Board) First, answers these questions to decide whether new policy language is needed: 1. Does the IASB Policy Reference Manual provide guidance? 2. Is the request something that should be covered in policy (i.e., Board work) or is it something that should be handled by the staff (i.e., staff work)? 3. Is it already covered in policy? Checks for policies that cover similar or connected topics using tools such as search engines, cross references, and indexes. Second, uses a 4-step process to draft new policy language: 1. Frames the question and discusses the topic. 2. Requests the Superintendent to provide research, including appropriate data, and input from others, such as, those who may be affected by the policy and those who will implement the policy. 3. Assesses existing policy and decides whether new or revised policy language is needed. 4. Drafts or requests the Superintendent or Board Attorney to draft, language addressing the concern that aligns with the Board's mission, vision, goals, and objectives. Third, decides whether the new language should be included in an existing policy or added as a new policy. Assigns any new policy an appropriate location and number. The PRESS coding system reserves policy numbers ending in a '0' and '5' for PRESS material. Local districts are encouraged to use policy numbers ending in even numbers other than '0'. Full Board Conducts a first reading of the policy that is recommended for adoption or revision. During At the next regular meeting, conducts a second reading. A second reading allows the Board votes to hear feedback from interested partiesrevise existing policy, including staffdelete existing policy, parents, students, and community members; however, State law does not require two readings. Confers with the Board Attorney as appropriateor add new policy. Superintendent Manages the Board's compliance with the Open Meetings ActMakes needed changes to existing administrative procedures or creates new ones to implement policy changes. Ensures that, as appropriate, the agendas for the Board Policy Committee and School Board include discussion and action to consider, adopt, or revise Board policies. Manages the process for approving new or revised administrative procedures, and revisions to employee and student handbooks. Communicates all policy and procedure revisions or adoptions as appropriate to staff members, parents, students, and community members. Designated Directs designated support staff After a policy is adopted or revised, updates the to update District's policy manual master electronic file and adds file, add revision date or adoption dates. Archives "old" policy. Follows district process date for updating paper and online manuals. Assistant Superintendentsnew policies, Directorsmake copies of new policy for each manual copy, prepare update sheet with return form, and Building Principals Reads send packet to those responsible for keeping a manual updated. Persons responsible for keeping copies of manual updated Follow the adopted policy and follows directions on the Superintendent's process for updating administrative proceduresupdate sheet - adding the new, replacing the revised, and changes removing any deleted policies. Date, sign, and send the return forms to employee and student handbooks the support staff designated to receive them. Superintendent Directs designated support staff to follow up on any return forms not received within their assigned building(sa set time frame (e.g., 2 weeks). DATED:September 15: October 22, 2003 Full access to the District's public records is available to any person as provided in the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), this policy, and implementing procedures. The Superintendent or designee shall: (1) provide the Board with sufficient information and data to permit the Board to monitor the District's compliance with FOIA and this policy, and (2) report any FOIA requests during the Board's regular meetings along with the status of the District's response.2009
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Suspension of Policies. The Board, by a majority vote of members present at any meeting, may temporarily suspend a Board policy except those provisions that are controlled by law or contract. The failure to suspend with a specific motion does not invalidate the Board action. LEGAL REF.: 105 REF.:105 ILCS 5/10-20.5. CROSS REF.: 2:150 REF.:2:150 (Committees), 2:250 (Access to District Public Records), 3:40 (Superintendent) ADOPTED:September 15, 2003 RE-ADOPTED:January 22, 2007; September 23, 2019 2007 This procedure is for PRESS subscribers. For subscribers to PRESS-Plus, IASB's full maintenance policy update service, the update instructions that arrive with a paid PRESS-Plus subscription provide further guidance. Actor Action Superintendent Xxxxxxx the process for the Board to receive PRESS updates to policies. Manages the Board's compliance with the Open Meetings Act. Ensures that, as appropriate, the agendas for the Board Policy Committee and School Board include discussion and action to consider, adopt, or revise Board policies. Manages the process for approving new or revised administrative procedures, and changes to employee and student handbooks. Communicates all policy and procedure revisions or adoptions as appropriate to staff members, parents, students, and community members. Designated support staff To each member of the Policy Committee (or full Board): Emails or otherwise distributes a copy of the following: 1. PRESS Update Memo, unless a copy was already provided. 2. Committee worksheets, available at xxx.XXXX.xxx/xxxxxx, and 3. Current District policy in relevant areas. To any other interested school official: Emails or otherwise distributes the PRESS Update Memo (describes the current PRESS issue) to each Board member or other interested school official who has not already received a copy. It is available online at xxx.XXXX.xxx/xxxxxx. As appropriate, includes new and revised policies in the Board meeting packets. After a policy is adopted or revised, updates the District's policy manual master electronic file and adds adoption dates. Archives old policy. Follows district process for updating paper and online manuals. Policy Committee (or Full Board) Considers each PRESS update. Reviews footnote changes. Decides which changes require School Board discussion and which are appropriate as consent agenda items. The following are appropriate for the consent agenda: changes to the Legal References and Cross References, and minor policy edits that do not require Board discussion. Requests review of recommended revisions by the Board Attorney, as appropriate. Presents recommendations regarding PRESS updates to the Board at a regularly scheduled meeting. Full Board Conducts a first reading of the policies that are recommended to be updated. During the next regular meeting, conducts a second reading. A second reading allows the Board to hear feedback from interested parties, including staff, parents, students, and community members; however, State law does not require two readings. Assistant Superintendents, Directors, and Building Principals Reads adopted policies and follows the Superintendent's process for updating administrative procedures, and changes to employee and student handbooks within their assigned building(s). Anyone For further clarification, views the 8-minute online tutorial, available at xxx.xxxx.xxx/xxxxxx, behind the log-in screen. DATED:September 15, 2003 Anyone (Superintendent, School Board member, staff, parent, student, community member, or Board Attorney) Brings a concern that may necessitate a new policy or a current policy's revision to the attention of the School Board. Policy Committee (or Full Board) First, answers these questions to decide whether new policy language is needed: 1. Does the IASB Policy Reference Manual provide guidance? 2. Is the request something that should be covered in policy (i.e., Board work) or is it something that should be handled by the staff (i.e., staff work)? 3. Is it already covered in policy? Checks for policies that cover similar or connected topics using tools such as search engines, cross references, and indexes. Second, uses a 4-step process to draft new policy language: 1. Frames the question and discusses the topic. 2. Requests the Superintendent to provide research, including appropriate data, and input from others, such as, those who may be affected by the policy and those who will implement the policy. 3. Assesses existing policy and decides whether new or revised policy language is needed. 4. Drafts or requests the Superintendent or Board Attorney to draft, language addressing the concern that aligns with the Board's mission, vision, goals, and objectives. Third, decides whether the new language should be included in an existing policy or added as a new policy. Assigns any new policy an appropriate location and number. The PRESS coding system reserves policy numbers ending in a '0' and '5' for PRESS material. Local districts are encouraged to use policy numbers ending in even numbers other than '0'. Full Board Conducts a first reading of the policy that is recommended for adoption or revision. During the next regular meeting, conducts a second reading. A second reading allows the Board to hear feedback from interested parties, including staff, parents, students, and community members; however, State law does not require two readings. Superintendent Confers with the Board Attorney as appropriate. Superintendent Manages the Board's compliance with the Open Meetings Act. Ensures that, as appropriate, the agendas for the Board Policy Committee and School Board include discussion and action to consider, adopt, or revise Board policies. Manages the process for approving new or revised administrative procedures, and revisions to employee and student handbooks. Communicates all policy and procedure revisions or adoptions as appropriate to staff members, parents, students, and community members. Designated support staff After a policy is adopted or revised, updates the District's policy manual master electronic file and adds adoption dates. Archives "old" policy. Follows district process for updating paper and online manuals. Assistant Superintendents, Directors, and Building Principals Reads the adopted policy and follows the Superintendent's process for updating administrative procedures, and changes to employee and student handbooks within their assigned building(s). DATED:September 15, 2003 Full access to the District's public records is available to any person as provided in the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), this policy, and implementing procedures. The Superintendent or designee shall: (1) provide the Board with sufficient information and data to permit the Board to monitor the District's compliance with FOIA and this policy, and (2) report any FOIA requests during the Board's regular meetings along with the status of the District's response.
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Samples: School District Policies
Suspension of Policies. The Board, by a majority vote of members present at any meeting, may temporarily suspend a Board policy except those provisions that are controlled not established by law or contract. The failure to suspend with a specific motion does not invalidate the Board action. LEGAL REF.: 105 REF.:105 ILCS 5/10-20.5. CROSS REF.: 2:150 REF.:2:150 (Committees), 2:250 (Access to District Public Records), 3:40 (Superintendent) ADOPTED:September 15October 21, 2003 RE-ADOPTED:January 22, 2007; September 23, 2019 2014 This procedure is for PRESS subscribers. For subscribers to PRESS-Plus, IASB's full maintenance policy update service, the update instructions that arrive with a paid PRESS-Plus subscription provide further guidance. Actor Action Superintendent Xxxxxxx the process for the Board to receive PRESS updates to policies. Manages the Board's compliance with the Open Meetings Act. Ensures that, as appropriate, the agendas for the Board Policy Committee and School Board include discussion and action to consider, adopt, or revise Board policies. Manages the process for approving new or revised administrative procedures, and changes to employee and student handbooks. Communicates all policy and procedure revisions or adoptions as appropriate to staff members, parents, students, and community members. Designated support staff To each member of the Policy Committee (or full Board): Emails or otherwise distributes a copy of the following: 1. PRESS Update Memo, unless a copy was already provided. 2. Committee worksheets, available at xxx.XXXX.xxx/xxxxxx, and 3. Current District policy in relevant areas. To any other interested school official: Emails or otherwise distributes the PRESS Update Memo (describes the current PRESS issue) to each Board member or other interested school official who has not already received a copy. It is available online at xxx.XXXX.xxx/xxxxxx. As appropriate, includes new and revised policies in the Board meeting packets. After a policy is adopted or revised, updates the District's policy manual master electronic file and adds adoption dates. Archives old policy. Follows district process for updating paper and online manuals. Policy Committee (or Full Board) Considers each PRESS update. Reviews footnote changes. Decides which changes require School Board discussion and which are appropriate as consent agenda items. The following are appropriate for the consent agenda: changes to the Legal References and Cross References, and minor policy edits that do not require Board discussion. Requests review of recommended revisions by the Board Attorney, as appropriate. Presents recommendations regarding PRESS updates to the Board at a regularly scheduled meeting. Full Board Conducts a first reading of the policies that are recommended to be updated. During the next regular meeting, conducts a second reading. A second reading allows the Board to hear feedback from interested parties, including staff, parents, students, and community members; however, State law does not require two readings. Assistant Superintendents, Directors, and Building Principals Reads adopted policies and follows the Superintendent's process for updating administrative procedures, and changes to employee and student handbooks within their assigned building(s). Anyone For further clarification, views the 8-minute online tutorial, available at xxx.xxxx.xxx/xxxxxx, behind the log-in screen. DATED:September 15: March 22, 2003 2011 Anyone (Superintendent, School Board member, staff, parent, student, community member, or Board Attorney) Brings a concern that may necessitate a new policy or a current policy's revision to the attention of the School Board. Policy Committee (or Full Board) First, answers these questions to decide whether new policy language is needed: 1. Does the IASB Policy Reference Manual provide guidance? 2. Is the request something that should be covered in policy (i.e., Board work) or is it something that should be handled by the staff (i.e., staff work)? 3. Is it already covered in policy? Checks for policies that cover similar or connected topics using tools such as search engines, cross references, and indexes. Second, uses a 4-step process to draft new policy language: 1. Frames the question and discusses the topic. 2. Requests the Superintendent to provide research, including appropriate data, and input from others, such as, those who may be affected by the policy and those who will implement the policy. 3. Assesses existing policy and decides whether new or revised policy language is needed. 4. Drafts or requests the Superintendent or Board Attorney to draft, language addressing the concern that aligns with the Board's mission, vision, goals, and objectives. Third, decides whether the new language should be included in an existing policy or added as a new policy. Assigns any new policy an appropriate location and number. The PRESS coding system reserves policy numbers ending in a '0' and '5' for PRESS material. Local districts are encouraged to use policy numbers ending in even numbers other than '0'. Full Board Conducts a first reading of the policy that is recommended for adoption or revision. During the next regular meeting, conducts a second reading. A second reading allows the Board to hear feedback from interested parties, including staff, parents, students, and community members; however, State law does not require two readings. Superintendent Confers with the Board Attorney as appropriate. Superintendent Manages the Board's compliance with the Open Meetings Act. Ensures that, as appropriate, the agendas for the Board Policy Committee and School Board include discussion and action to consider, adopt, or revise Board policies. Manages the process for approving new or revised administrative procedures, and revisions to employee and student handbooks. Communicates all policy and procedure revisions or adoptions as appropriate to staff members, parents, students, and community members. Designated support staff After a policy is adopted or revised, updates the District's policy manual master electronic file and adds adoption dates. Archives "old" policy. Follows district process for updating paper and online manuals. Assistant Superintendents, Directors, and Building Principals Reads the adopted policy and follows the Superintendent's process for updating administrative procedures, and changes to employee and student handbooks within their assigned building(s). DATED:September 15: March 22, 2003 2011 Full access to the District's public records is available to any person as provided in the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), this policy, and implementing procedures. The Superintendent or designee shall: (1) provide the Board with sufficient information and data to permit the Board to monitor the District's compliance with FOIA and this policy, and (2) report any FOIA requests during the Board's regular meetings along with the status of the District's response.
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Samples: School District Policies
Suspension of Policies. The Board, by a majority vote bya majorityvote of members present at any meetinganymeeting, may temporarily suspend maytemporarilysuspend a Board policy except those provisions that are controlled by law policynot established bylaw or contract. The failure to suspend with a specific motion does not invalidate the Board action. LEGAL REF.: 105 ILCS 5/10-20.5. CROSS REF.: 2:150 REF.:2:150 (Committees), 2:250 (Access to District Public Records), 3:40 (Superintendent) ADOPTED:Adopted: September 15, 2003 RE-ADOPTED:January 22, 2007; September 2319, 2019 This procedure is for PRESS subscribers. For subscribers to PRESS-Plus, IASB's full maintenance policy update policyupdate service, the update instructions that arrive with a paid PRESS-Plus subscription provide further guidance. Actor Action Superintendent Xxxxxxx the process for the Board to receive PRESS updates to policies. Manages the Board's compliance with the Open Meetings Act. Ensures that, as appropriate, the agendas for the Board Policy Committee and School Board include discussion and action to consider, adopt, or revise Board policies. Manages the process for approving new or revised administrative procedures, and changes to employee and student handbooks. Communicates all policy and policyand procedure revisions or adoptions as appropriate to staff members, parents, students, and community memberscommunitymembers. Designated support staff To each member of the Policy Committee (or full Board): Emails or otherwise distributes a copy of copyof the following: 1. PRESS Update Memo, unless a copy was already providedcopywas alreadyprovided. 2. Committee worksheets, available at xxx.XXXX.xxx/xxxxxx, and 3. Current District policy in policyin relevant areas. To any other interested school official: Emails or otherwise distributes the PRESS Update Memo (describes the current PRESS issue) to each Board member or other interested school official who has not already received alreadyreceived a copy. It is available online at xxx.XXXX.xxx/xxxxxx. As appropriate, includes new and revised policies in the Board meeting packets. After a policy is policyis adopted or revised, updates the District's policy manual policymanual master electronic file and adds adoption dates. Archives old policy. Follows district process for updating paper and online manuals. Policy Committee (or Full Board) Considers each PRESS update. Reviews footnote changes. Decides which changes require School Board discussion and which are appropriate as consent agenda items. The following are appropriate for the consent agenda: changes to the Legal References and Cross References, and minor policy edits policyedits that do not require Board discussion. Requests review of recommended revisions by the bythe Board Attorney, as appropriate. Presents recommendations regarding PRESS updates to the Board at a regularly scheduled regularlyscheduled meeting. Full Board Conducts a first reading of the policies that are recommended to be updated. During the next regular meeting, conducts a second reading. A second Asecond reading allows the Board to hear feedback from interested parties, including staff, parents, students, and community memberscommunitymembers; however, State law does not require two readings. Assistant Superintendents, Directors, and Building Principals Reads adopted policies and follows the Superintendent's process for updating administrative procedures, and changes to employee and student handbooks within their assigned building(s). Anyone For further clarification, views the 8-minute online tutorial, available at xxx.xxxx.xxx/xxxxxx, behind the log-in screen. DATED:September 15November 17, 2003 2011 Anyone (Superintendent, School Board member, staff, parent, student, community membercommunitymember, or Board Attorney) Brings a concern that may necessitate maynecessitate a new policy or policyor a current policy's revision to the attention of the School Board. Policy Committee (or Full Board) First, answers these questions to decide whether new policy language policylanguage is needed: 1. Does the IASB Policy Reference Manual provide guidance? 2. Is the request something that should be covered in policy (i.e.policy(i.e., Board work) or is it something that should be handled by the bythe staff (i.e., staff work)? 3. Is it already covered alreadycovered in policy? Checks for policies that cover similar or connected topics using tools such as search engines, cross references, and indexes. Second, uses a 4-step process to draft new policy languagepolicylanguage: 1. Frames the question and discusses the topic. 2. Requests the Superintendent to provide research, including appropriate data, and input from others, such as, those who may be maybe affected by the policy and bythe policyand those who will implement the policy. 3. Assesses existing policy and policyand decides whether new or revised policy language policylanguage is needed. 4. Drafts or requests the Superintendent or Board Attorney to Attorneyto draft, language addressing the concern that aligns with the Board's mission, vision, goals, and objectives. Third, decides whether the new language should be included in an existing policy or policyor added as a new policy. Assigns any new policy an anynew policyan appropriate location and number. The PRESS coding system reserves policy numbers policynumbers ending in a '0' and '5' for PRESS material. Local districts are encouraged to use policy numbers policynumbers ending in even numbers other than '0'. Full Board Conducts a first reading of the policy that policythat is recommended for adoption or revision. During the next regular meeting, conducts a second reading. A second Asecond reading allows the Board to hear feedback from interested parties, including staff, parents, students, and community memberscommunitymembers; however, State law does not require two readings. Superintendent Confers with the Board Attorney as Attorneyas appropriate. Superintendent Manages the Board's compliance with the Open Meetings Act. Ensures that, as appropriate, the agendas for the Board Policy Committee and School Board include discussion and action to consider, adopt, or revise Board policies. Manages the process for approving new or revised administrative procedures, and revisions to employee and student handbooks. Communicates all policy and policyand procedure revisions or adoptions as appropriate to staff members, parents, students, and community memberscommunitymembers. Designated support staff After a policy is policyis adopted or revised, updates the District's policy manual policymanual master electronic file and adds adoption dates. Archives "old" policy. Follows district process for updating paper and online manuals. Assistant Superintendents, Directors, and Building Principals Reads the adopted policy and policyand follows the Superintendent's process for updating administrative procedures, and changes to employee and student handbooks within their assigned building(s). DATED:September 15November 17, 2003 2011 Full access to the District's public records is available to any person anyperson as provided in the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), this policy, and implementing procedures. The Superintendent or designee shall: (1) provide the Board with sufficient information and data to permit the Board to monitor the District's compliance with FOIA and FOIAand this policy, and (2) report any FOIA requests FOIArequests during the Board's regular meetings along with the status of the District's response.
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Samples: School District Policies
Suspension of Policies. The Board, by a majority vote of members present at any meeting, may temporarily suspend a Board policy except those provisions that are controlled by law or contract. The failure to suspend with a specific motion does not invalidate the Board action. LEGAL REF.: 105 REF.:105 ILCS 5/10-20.5. CROSS REF.: 2:150 REF.:2:150 (Committees), 2:250 (Access to District District's Public Records), 3:40 (Superintendent) ADOPTED:September 15, 2003 RE-ADOPTED:January October 22, 2007; September 23, 2019 This procedure is for PRESS subscribers. For subscribers to PRESS-Plus, IASB's full maintenance policy update service, the update instructions that arrive with a paid PRESS-Plus subscription provide further guidance. 2009 Actor Action Superintendent Xxxxxxx the process for the Board to receive Receives PRESS updates to policiesissue. Manages the Board's compliance with the Open Meetings Act. Ensures that, as appropriate, the agendas for the Board Policy Committee and School Board include discussion and action to consider, adopt, or revise Board policies. Manages the process for approving new or revised administrative procedures, and changes to employee and student handbooks. Communicates all policy and procedure revisions or adoptions as appropriate to staff members, parents, students, and community members. Designated Directs designated support staff To to distribute a copy of the following to each member of the Policy Committee Committee: (or full Board): Emails or otherwise distributes a copy of 1) blue memo describing the following: 1. current PRESS Update Memoissue that is mailed to the District, unless a copy was already provided. (2. Committee worksheets) committee worksheets that may be downloaded from PRESS Online, available at xxx.XXXX.xxx/xxxxxx, and (3. Current ) current District policy in relevant areas. To any other interested school official: Emails or otherwise distributes In the PRESS Update Memo case of clean-up language (describes the current PRESS issue) no content change), directs designated support staff to each Board member or other interested school official who has not already received a copy. It is available online at xxx.XXXX.xxx/xxxxxx. As appropriate, includes new and revised policies in the Board meeting packets. After a policy is adopted or revised, updates make changes to the District's policy manual master electronic file and adds adoption dates. Archives old policy. Follows district process for updating paper and online manualsfile. Policy Committee (or Full BoardCommittee of the Whole) Considers each PRESS update. Reviews footnote changesMeets and considers recommended updates. Decides which changes require School Board discussion and which are appropriate as do not (consent agenda items. The following .) Policies recommended for revision are appropriate for the consent agenda: changes submitted to the Legal References and Cross References, and minor policy edits that do not require Board discussionDistrict's legal counsel for review. Requests review Superintendent Directs designated support staff to include copies of recommended revisions by changes and copies of the blue memo sheets from PRESS in the monthly Board Attorney, as appropriatepackets. Policy Committee (or Committee of the Whole) Presents recommendations regarding PRESS updates changes to the Board at a regularly scheduled meeting. Full Board Conducts a Discusses changes that require discussion and announces first reading of the policies that are recommended to be updatedpolicy updates. During the next regular meeting, conducts a second reading. A second reading allows the Board to hear feedback from All interested parties, including the Board, staff, parents, students, and community members; however, State law does not require two readingsmembers have a month to consider the recommended changes. Assistant Superintendents, Directors, and Building Principals Reads adopted policies and follows the Superintendent's process for updating administrative procedures, and changes to employee and student handbooks within their assigned building(s). Anyone For further clarification, views the 8-minute online tutorial, available at xxx.xxxx.xxx/xxxxxx, behind the log-in screen. DATED:September 15, 2003 Anyone (Superintendent, School Board member, staff, parent, student, community member, or Board Attorney) Brings a concern that may necessitate a new policy or a current policy's revision to the attention of the School Board. Policy Committee (or Full Board) First, answers these questions to decide whether new policy language is needed: 1. Does the IASB Policy Reference Manual provide guidance? 2. Is the request something that should be covered in policy (i.e., Board work) or is it something that should be handled by the staff (i.e., staff work)? 3. Is it already covered in policy? Checks for policies that cover similar or connected topics using tools such as search engines, cross references, and indexes. Second, uses a 4-step process to draft new policy language: 1. Frames the question and discusses the topic. 2. Requests the Superintendent to provide research, including appropriate data, and input from others, such as, those who may be affected by the policy and those who will implement the policy. 3. Assesses existing policy and decides whether new or revised policy language is needed. 4. Drafts or requests the Superintendent or Board Attorney to draft, language addressing the concern that aligns with the Board's mission, vision, goals, and objectives. Third, decides whether the new language should be included in an existing policy or added as a new policy. Assigns any new policy an appropriate location and number. The PRESS coding system reserves policy numbers ending in a '0' and '5' for PRESS material. Local districts are encouraged to use policy numbers ending in even numbers other than '0'. Full Board Conducts a first reading of the policy that is recommended for adoption or revision. During At the next regular meeting, conducts a second reading. A second reading allows the Board votes to hear feedback from interested partiesrevise existing policy, including staffdelete existing policy, parents, students, and community members; however, State law does not require two readings. Confers with the Board Attorney as appropriateor add new policy. Superintendent Manages the Board's compliance with the Open Meetings ActMakes needed changes to existing administrative procedures or creates new ones to implement policy changes. Ensures that, as appropriate, the agendas for the Board Policy Committee and School Board include discussion and action to consider, adopt, or revise Board policies. Manages the process for approving new or revised administrative procedures, and revisions to employee and student handbooks. Communicates all policy and procedure revisions or adoptions as appropriate to staff members, parents, students, and community members. Designated Directs designated support staff After a policy is adopted or revised, updates the to update District's policy manual master electronic file and adds file, add revision date or adoption dates. Archives "old" policy. Follows district process date for updating paper and online manuals. Assistant Superintendentsnew policies, Directorsmake copies of new policy for each manual copy, prepare update sheet with return form, and Building Principals Reads send packet to those responsible for keeping a manual updated. Persons responsible for keeping copies of manual updated Follow the adopted policy and follows directions on the Superintendent's process for updating administrative proceduresupdate sheet - adding the new, replacing the revised, and changes removing any deleted policies. Date, sign, and send the return forms to employee and student handbooks the support staff designated to receive them. Superintendent Directs designated support staff to follow up on any return forms not received within their assigned building(sa set time frame (e.g., 2 weeks). DATED:September 15: October 22, 2003 Full access to the District's public records is available to any person as provided in the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), this policy, and implementing procedures. The Superintendent or designee shall: (1) provide the Board with sufficient information and data to permit the Board to monitor the District's compliance with FOIA and this policy, and (2) report any FOIA requests during the Board's regular meetings along with the status of the District's response.2009
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Samples: School District Policies
Suspension of Policies. The Board, by a majority vote of members present at any meeting, may temporarily suspend a Board policy except those provisions that are controlled not established by law or contract. The failure to suspend with a specific motion does not invalidate the Board action. LEGAL REF.: 105 ILCS 5/10-20.5. CROSS REF.: 2:150 REF.:2:150 (Committees), 2:250 (Access to District Public Records), 3:40 (Superintendent) ADOPTED:Adopted: September 15, 2003 RE-ADOPTED:January 22, 2007; September 2319, 2019 This procedure is for PRESS subscribers. For subscribers to PRESS-Plus, IASB's full maintenance policy update service, the update instructions that arrive with a paid PRESS-Plus subscription provide further guidance. Actor Action Superintendent Xxxxxxx the process for the Board to receive PRESS updates to policies. Manages the Board's compliance with the Open Meetings Act. Ensures that, as appropriate, the agendas for the Board Policy Committee and School Board include discussion and action to consider, adopt, or revise Board policies. Manages the process for approving new or revised administrative procedures, and changes to employee and student handbooks. Communicates all policy and procedure revisions or adoptions as appropriate to staff members, parents, students, and community members. Designated support staff To each member of the Policy Committee (or full Board): Emails or otherwise distributes a copy of the following: 1. PRESS Update Memo, unless a copy was already provided. 2. Committee worksheets, available at xxx.XXXX.xxx/xxxxxx, and 3. Current District policy in relevant areas. To any other interested school official: Emails or otherwise distributes the PRESS Update Memo (describes the current PRESS issue) to each Board member or other interested school official who has not already received a copy. It is available online at xxx.XXXX.xxx/xxxxxx. As appropriate, includes new and revised policies in the Board meeting packets. After a policy is adopted or revised, updates the District's policy manual master electronic file and adds adoption dates. Archives old policy. Follows district process for updating paper and online manuals. Policy Committee (or Full Board) Considers each PRESS update. Reviews footnote changes. Decides which changes require School Board discussion and which are appropriate as consent agenda items. The following are appropriate for the consent agenda: changes to the Legal References and Cross References, and minor policy edits that do not require Board discussion. Requests review of recommended revisions by the Board Attorney, as appropriate. Presents recommendations regarding PRESS updates to the Board at a regularly scheduled meeting. Full Board Conducts a first reading of the policies that are recommended to be updated. During the next regular meeting, conducts a second reading. A second reading allows the Board to hear feedback from interested parties, including staff, parents, students, and community members; however, State law does not require two readings. Assistant Superintendents, Directors, and Building Principals Reads adopted policies and follows the Superintendent's process for updating administrative procedures, and changes to employee and student handbooks within their assigned building(s). Anyone For further clarification, views the 8-minute online tutorial, available at xxx.xxxx.xxx/xxxxxx, behind the log-in screen. DATED:September 15November 17, 2003 2011 Anyone (Superintendent, School Board member, staff, parent, student, community member, or Board Attorney) Brings a concern that may necessitate a new policy or a current policy's revision to the attention of the School Board. Policy Committee (or Full Board) First, answers these questions to decide whether new policy language is needed: 1. Does the IASB Policy Reference Manual provide guidance? 2. Is the request something that should be covered in policy (i.e., Board work) or is it something that should be handled by the staff (i.e., staff work)? 3. Is it already covered in policy? Checks for policies that cover similar or connected topics using tools such as search engines, cross references, and indexes. Second, uses a 4-step process to draft new policy language: 1. Frames the question and discusses the topic. 2. Requests the Superintendent to provide research, including appropriate data, and input from others, such as, those who may be affected by the policy and those who will implement the policy. 3. Assesses existing policy and decides whether new or revised policy language is needed. 4. Drafts or requests the Superintendent or Board Attorney to draft, language addressing the concern that aligns with the Board's mission, vision, goals, and objectives. Third, decides whether the new language should be included in an existing policy or added as a new policy. Assigns any new policy an appropriate location and number. The PRESS coding system reserves policy numbers ending in a '0' and '5' for PRESS material. Local districts are encouraged to use policy numbers ending in even numbers other than '0'. Full Board Conducts a first reading of the policy that is recommended for adoption or revision. During the next regular meeting, conducts a second reading. A second reading allows the Board to hear feedback from interested parties, including staff, parents, students, and community members; however, State law does not require two readings. Confers with the Board Attorney as appropriate. Superintendent Manages the Board's compliance with the Open Meetings Act. Ensures that, as appropriate, the agendas for the Board Policy Committee and School Board include discussion and action to consider, adopt, or revise Board policies. Manages the process for approving new or revised administrative procedures, and revisions to employee and student handbooks. Communicates all policy and procedure revisions or adoptions as appropriate to staff members, parents, students, and community members. Designated support staff After a policy is adopted or revised, updates the District's policy manual master electronic file and adds adoption dates. Archives "old" policy. Follows district process for updating paper and online manuals. Assistant Superintendents, Directors, and Building Principals Reads the adopted policy and follows the Superintendent's process for updating administrative procedures, and changes to employee and student handbooks within their assigned building(s). DATED:September 15November 17, 2003 2011 Full access to the District's public records is available to any person as provided in the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), this policy, and implementing procedures. The Superintendent or designee shall: (1) provide the Board with sufficient information and data to permit the Board to monitor the District's compliance with FOIA and this policy, and (2) report any FOIA requests during the Board's regular meetings along with the status of the District's response.
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Samples: School District Policies
Suspension of Policies. The Board, by a majority vote of members present at any meeting, may temporarily suspend a Board policy except those provisions that are controlled not established by law or contract. The failure to suspend with a specific motion does not invalidate the Board action. LEGAL REF.: 105 ILCS 5/10-20.5. CROSS REF.: 2:150 (Committees), 2:250 (Access to District District's Public Records), 3:40 (Superintendent) ADOPTED:Adopted: September 15, 2003 RE-ADOPTED:January 22, 2007; September 2317, 2019 This procedure is for PRESS subscribers. For subscribers to PRESS-Plus, IASB's full maintenance policy update service, the update instructions that arrive with a paid PRESS-Plus subscription provide further guidance. Actor Action Superintendent Xxxxxxx the process for the Board to receive PRESS updates to policies. Manages the Board's compliance with the Open Meetings Act. Ensures that, as appropriate, the agendas for the Board Policy Committee and School Board include discussion and action to consider, adopt, or revise Board policies. Manages the process for approving new or revised administrative procedures, and changes to employee and student handbooks. Communicates all policy and procedure revisions or adoptions as appropriate to staff members, parents, students, and community members. Designated support staff To each member of the Policy Committee (or full Board): Emails or otherwise distributes a copy of the following: 1. PRESS Update Memo, unless a copy was already provided. 2. Committee worksheets, available at xxx.XXXX.xxx/xxxxxx, and 3. Current District policy in relevant areas. To any other interested school official: Emails or otherwise distributes the PRESS Update Memo (describes the current PRESS issue) to each Board member or other interested school official who has not already received a copy. It is available online at xxx.XXXX.xxx/xxxxxx. As appropriate, includes new and revised policies in the Board meeting packets. After a policy is adopted or revised, updates the District's policy manual master electronic file and adds adoption dates. Archives old policy. Follows district process for updating paper and online manuals. Policy Committee (or Full Board) Considers each PRESS update. Reviews footnote changes. Decides which changes require School Board discussion and which are appropriate as consent agenda items. The following are appropriate for the consent agenda: changes to the Legal References and Cross References, and minor policy edits that do not require Board discussion. Requests review of recommended revisions by the Board Attorney, as appropriate. Presents recommendations regarding PRESS updates to the Board at a regularly scheduled meeting. Full Board Conducts a first reading of the policies that are recommended to be updated. During the next regular meeting, conducts a second reading. A second reading allows the Board to hear feedback from interested parties, including staff, parents, students, and community members; however, State law does not require two readings. Assistant Superintendents, Directors, and Building Principals Reads adopted policies and follows the Superintendent's process for updating administrative procedures, and changes to employee and student handbooks within their assigned building(s). Anyone For further clarification, views the 8-minute online tutorial, available at xxx.xxxx.xxx/xxxxxx, behind the log-in screen. DATED:September 15: April 19, 2003 2011 Anyone (Superintendent, School Board member, staff, parent, student, community member, or Board Attorney) Brings a concern that may necessitate a new policy or a current policy's revision to the attention of the School Board. Policy Committee (or Full Board) First, answers these questions to decide whether new policy language is needed: 1. Does the IASB Policy Reference Manual provide guidance? 2. Is the request something that should be covered in policy (i.e., Board work) or is it something that should be handled by the staff (i.e., staff work)? 3. Is it already covered in policy? Checks for policies that cover similar or connected topics using tools such as search engines, cross references, and indexes. Second, uses a 4-step process to draft new policy language: 1. Frames the question and discusses the topic. 2. Requests the Superintendent to provide research, including appropriate data, and input from others, such as, those who may be affected by the policy and those who will implement the policy. 3. Assesses existing policy and decides whether new or revised policy language is needed. 4. Drafts or requests the Superintendent or Board Attorney to draft, language addressing the concern that aligns with the Board's mission, vision, goals, and objectives. Third, decides whether the new language should be included in an existing policy or added as a new policy. Assigns any new policy an appropriate location and number. The PRESS coding system reserves policy numbers ending in a '0' and '5' for PRESS material. Local districts are encouraged to use policy numbers ending in even numbers other than '0'. Full Board Conducts a first reading of the policy that is recommended for adoption or revision. During the next regular meeting, conducts a second reading. A second reading allows the Board to hear feedback from interested parties, including staff, parents, students, and community members; however, State law does not require two readings. Confers with the Board Attorney as appropriate. Superintendent Manages the Board's compliance with the Open Meetings Act. Ensures that, as appropriate, the agendas for the Board Policy Committee and School Board include discussion and action to consider, adopt, or revise Board policies. Manages the process for approving new or revised administrative procedures, and revisions to employee and student handbooks. Communicates all policy and procedure revisions or adoptions as appropriate to staff members, parents, students, and community members. Designated support staff After a policy is adopted or revised, updates the District's policy manual master electronic file and adds adoption dates. Archives "old" policy. Follows district process for updating paper and online manuals. Assistant Superintendents, Directors, and Building Principals Reads the adopted policy and follows the Superintendent's process for updating administrative procedures, and changes to employee and student handbooks within their assigned building(s). DATED:September 15: April 19, 2003 2011 Full access to the District's public records is available to any person as provided in the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), this policy, and implementing procedures. The Superintendent or designee shall: (1) provide the Board with sufficient information and data to permit the Board to monitor the District's compliance with FOIA and this policy, and (2) report any FOIA requests during the Board's regular meetings along with the status of the District's response.
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Samples: Not Applicable
Suspension of Policies. The Board, by a majority vote of members present at any meeting, may temporarily suspend a Board policy except those provisions that are controlled by law or contract. The failure to suspend with a specific motion does not invalidate the Board action. LEGAL REF.: 105 ILCS 5/10-20.5. CROSS REF.: 2:150 (Committees), 2:250 (Access to District Public Records), 3:40 (Superintendent) ADOPTED:Adopted: September 152, 2003 RE-ADOPTED:January 22, 2007; September 23, 2019 This procedure is for PRESS subscribers. For subscribers to PRESS-Plus, IASB's full maintenance policy update service, the update instructions that arrive with a paid PRESS-Plus subscription provide further guidance. 2021 Actor Action Superintendent Xxxxxxx the process for the Board to receive Receives PRESS updates to policiesissue. Manages the Board's compliance with the Open Meetings Act. Ensures that, as appropriate, the agendas for the Board Policy Committee and School Board include discussion and action to consider, adopt, or revise Board policies. Manages the process for approving new or revised administrative procedures, and changes to employee and student handbooks. Communicates all policy and procedure revisions or adoptions as appropriate to staff members, parents, students, and community members. Designated Directs designated support staff To to distribute a copy of the following to each member of the Policy Committee Committee: (or full Board): Emails or otherwise distributes a copy of 1) blue memo describing the following: 1. current PRESS Update Memoissue that is mailed to the District, unless a copy was already provided. (2. Committee worksheets) committee worksheets that may be downloaded from PRESS Online, available at xxx.XXXX.xxx/xxxxxx, and (3. Current ) current District policy in relevant areas. To any other interested school official: Emails or otherwise distributes In the PRESS Update Memo case of clean-up language (describes the current PRESS issue) no content change), directs designated support staff to each Board member or other interested school official who has not already received a copy. It is available online at xxx.XXXX.xxx/xxxxxx. As appropriate, includes new and revised policies in the Board meeting packets. After a policy is adopted or revised, updates make changes to the District's policy manual master electronic file and adds adoption dates. Archives old policy. Follows district process for updating paper and online manualsfile. Policy Committee (or Full BoardCommittee of the Whole) Considers each PRESS update. Reviews footnote changesMeets and considers recommended updates. Decides which changes require School Board discussion and which are appropriate as do not (consent agenda items. The following .) Policies recommended for revision are appropriate for the consent agenda: changes submitted to the Legal References and Cross References, and minor policy edits that do not require Board discussionDistrict's legal counsel for review. Requests review Superintendent Directs designated support staff to include copies of recommended revisions by changes and copies of the blue memo sheets from PRESS in the monthly Board Attorney, as appropriatepackets. Policy Committee (or Committee of the Whole) Presents recommendations regarding PRESS updates changes to the Board at a regularly scheduled meeting. Full Board Conducts a Discusses changes that require discussion and announces first reading of the policies that are recommended to be updatedpolicy updates. During the next regular meeting, conducts a second reading. A second reading allows the Board to hear feedback from All interested parties, including the Board, staff, parents, students, and community members; however, State law does not require two readingsmembers have a month to consider the recommended changes. Assistant Superintendents, Directors, and Building Principals Reads adopted policies and follows the Superintendent's process for updating administrative procedures, and changes to employee and student handbooks within their assigned building(s). Anyone For further clarification, views the 8-minute online tutorial, available at xxx.xxxx.xxx/xxxxxx, behind the log-in screen. DATED:September 15, 2003 Anyone (Superintendent, School Board member, staff, parent, student, community member, or Board Attorney) Brings a concern that may necessitate a new policy or a current policy's revision to the attention of the School Board. Policy Committee (or Full Board) First, answers these questions to decide whether new policy language is needed: 1. Does the IASB Policy Reference Manual provide guidance? 2. Is the request something that should be covered in policy (i.e., Board work) or is it something that should be handled by the staff (i.e., staff work)? 3. Is it already covered in policy? Checks for policies that cover similar or connected topics using tools such as search engines, cross references, and indexes. Second, uses a 4-step process to draft new policy language: 1. Frames the question and discusses the topic. 2. Requests the Superintendent to provide research, including appropriate data, and input from others, such as, those who may be affected by the policy and those who will implement the policy. 3. Assesses existing policy and decides whether new or revised policy language is needed. 4. Drafts or requests the Superintendent or Board Attorney to draft, language addressing the concern that aligns with the Board's mission, vision, goals, and objectives. Third, decides whether the new language should be included in an existing policy or added as a new policy. Assigns any new policy an appropriate location and number. The PRESS coding system reserves policy numbers ending in a '0' and '5' for PRESS material. Local districts are encouraged to use policy numbers ending in even numbers other than '0'. Full Board Conducts a first reading of the policy that is recommended for adoption or revision. During At the next regular meeting, conducts a second reading. A second reading allows the Board votes to hear feedback from interested partiesrevise existing policy, including staffdelete existing policy, parents, students, and community members; however, State law does not require two readings. Confers with the Board Attorney as appropriateor add new policy. Superintendent Manages the Board's compliance with the Open Meetings ActMakes needed changes to existing administrative procedures or creates new ones to implement policy changes. Ensures that, as appropriate, the agendas for the Board Policy Committee and School Board include discussion and action to consider, adopt, or revise Board policies. Manages the process for approving new or revised administrative procedures, and revisions to employee and student handbooks. Communicates all policy and procedure revisions or adoptions as appropriate to staff members, parents, students, and community members. Designated Directs designated support staff After a policy is adopted or revised, updates the to update District's policy manual master electronic file and adds file, add revision date or adoption dates. Archives "old" policy. Follows district process date for updating paper and online manuals. Assistant Superintendentsnew policies, Directorsmake copies of new policy for each manual copy, prepare update sheet with return form, and Building Principals Reads send packet to those responsible for keeping a manual updated. Persons responsible for keeping copies of manual updated Follow the adopted policy and follows directions on the Superintendent's process for updating administrative proceduresupdate sheet - adding the new, replacing the revised, and changes removing any deleted policies. Date, sign, and send the return forms to employee and student handbooks the support staff designated to receive them. Superintendent Directs designated support staff to follow up on any return forms not received within their assigned building(sa set time frame (e.g., 2 weeks). DATED:September 15: October 22, 2003 Full access to the District's public records is available to any person as provided in the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), this policy, and implementing procedures. The Superintendent or designee shall: (1) provide the Board with sufficient information and data to permit the Board to monitor the District's compliance with FOIA and this policy, and (2) report any FOIA requests during the Board's regular meetings along with the status of the District's response.2009
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Samples: School District Policies
Suspension of Policies. The Board, by a majority vote of members present at any meeting, may temporarily suspend a Board policy except those provisions that are controlled not established by law or contract. The failure to suspend with a specific motion does not invalidate the Board action. LEGAL REF.: 105 REF.:105 ILCS 5/10-20.5. CROSS REF.: 2:150 REF.:2:150 (Committees), 2:250 (Access to District Public Records), 3:40 (Superintendent) ADOPTED:September 15December 11, 2003 RE-ADOPTED:January 22, 2007; September 23, 2019 2014 This procedure is for PRESS subscribers. For subscribers to PRESS-Plus, IASB's full maintenance policy update service, the update instructions that arrive with a paid PRESS-Plus subscription provide further guidance. Actor Action Superintendent Xxxxxxx the process for the Board to receive PRESS updates to policies. Manages the Board's compliance with the Open Meetings Act. Ensures that, as appropriate, the agendas for the Board Policy Committee and School Board include discussion and action to consider, adopt, or revise Board policies. Manages the process for approving new or revised administrative procedures, and changes to employee and student handbooks. Communicates all policy and procedure revisions or adoptions as appropriate to staff members, parents, students, and community members. Designated support staff To each member of the Policy Committee (or full Board): Emails or otherwise distributes a copy of the following: 1. PRESS Update Memo, unless a copy was already provided. 2. Committee worksheets, available at xxx.XXXX.xxx/xxxxxx, and 3. Current District policy in relevant areas. To any other interested school official: Emails or otherwise distributes the PRESS Update Memo (describes the current PRESS issue) to each Board member or other interested school official who has not already received a copy. It is available online at xxx.XXXX.xxx/xxxxxx. As appropriate, includes new and revised policies in the Board meeting packets. After a policy is adopted or revised, updates the District's policy manual master electronic file and adds adoption dates. Archives old policy. Follows district process for updating paper and online manuals. Policy Committee (or Full Board) Considers each PRESS update. Reviews footnote changes. Decides which changes require School Board discussion and which are appropriate as consent agenda items. The following are appropriate for the consent agenda: changes to the Legal References and Cross References, and minor policy edits that do not require Board discussion. Requests review of recommended revisions by the Board Attorney, as appropriate. Presents recommendations regarding PRESS updates to the Board at a regularly scheduled meeting. Full Board Conducts a first reading of the policies that are recommended to be updated. During the next regular meeting, conducts a second reading. A second reading allows the Board to hear feedback from interested parties, including staff, parents, students, and community members; however, State law does not require two readings. Assistant Superintendents, Directors, and Building Principals Reads adopted policies and follows the Superintendent's process for updating administrative procedures, and changes to employee and student handbooks within their assigned building(s). Anyone For further clarification, views the 8-minute online tutorial, available at xxx.xxxx.xxx/xxxxxx, behind the log-in screen. DATED:September 15November 17, 2003 2011 Anyone (Superintendent, School Board member, staff, parent, student, community member, or Board Attorney) Brings a concern that may necessitate a new policy or a current policy's revision to the attention of the School Board. Policy Committee (or Full Board) First, answers these questions to decide whether new policy language is needed: 1. Does the IASB Policy Reference Manual provide guidance? 2. Is the request something that should be covered in policy (i.e., Board work) or is it something that should be handled by the staff (i.e., staff work)? 3. Is it already covered in policy? Checks for policies that cover similar or connected topics using tools such as search engines, cross references, and indexes. Second, uses a 4-step process to draft new policy language: 1. Frames the question and discusses the topic. 2. Requests the Superintendent to provide research, including appropriate data, and input from others, such as, those who may be affected by the policy and those who will implement the policy. 3. Assesses existing policy and decides whether new or revised policy language is needed. 4. Drafts or requests the Superintendent or Board Attorney to draft, language addressing the concern that aligns with the Board's mission, vision, goals, and objectives. Third, decides whether the new language should be included in an existing policy or added as a new policy. Assigns any new policy an appropriate location and number. The PRESS coding system reserves policy numbers ending in a '0' and '5' for PRESS material. Local districts are encouraged to use policy numbers ending in even numbers other than '0'. Full Board Conducts a first reading of the policy that is recommended for adoption or revision. During the next regular meeting, conducts a second reading. A second reading allows the Board to hear feedback from interested parties, including staff, parents, students, and community members; however, State law does not require two readings. Superintendent Confers with the Board Attorney as appropriate. Superintendent Manages the Board's compliance with the Open Meetings Act. Ensures that, as appropriate, the agendas for the Board Policy Committee and School Board include discussion and action to consider, adopt, or revise Board policies. Manages the process for approving new or revised administrative procedures, and revisions to employee and student handbooks. Communicates all policy and procedure revisions or adoptions as appropriate to staff members, parents, students, and community members. Designated support staff After a policy is adopted or revised, updates the District's policy manual master electronic file and adds adoption dates. Archives "old" policy. Follows district process for updating paper and online manuals. Assistant Superintendents, Directors, and Building Principals Reads the adopted policy and follows the Superintendent's process for updating administrative procedures, and changes to employee and student handbooks within their assigned building(s). DATED:September 15November 17, 2003 2011 Full access to the District's public records is available to any person as provided in the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), this policy, and implementing procedures. The Superintendent or designee shall: (1) provide the Board with sufficient information and data to permit the Board to monitor the District's compliance with FOIA and this policy, and (2) report any FOIA requests during the Board's regular meetings along with the status of the District's response.
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Samples: School District Policies
Suspension of Policies. The BoardBoard of Directors, by a majority vote of members present at any meeting, may temporarily suspend a Board policy except those provisions that are controlled not established by law or contract. The failure to suspend with a specific motion does not invalidate the Board of Directors action. LEGAL REF.: 105 ILCS 5/10-20.5. CROSS REF.: 2:150 (Committees), 2:250 (Access to District Public Records), 3:40 (SuperintendentExecutive Director) ADOPTED:Adopted: September 159, 2003 RE-ADOPTED:January 22, 2007; September 23, 2019 2020 This procedure is for PRESS subscribers. For subscribers to PRESS-PRESS Plus, IASB's full full-maintenance policy update service, the update instructions that arrive with a paid PRESS-PRESS Plus subscription provide further guidance. Actor Action Superintendent Xxxxxxx Director Manages the process for the Board to receive PRESS updates to policies. Manages the Board's compliance with the Open Meetings Act. Ensures that, as appropriate, the agendas for the Board Policy Committee and School Board include discussion and list action to consider, adopt, or revise Board policiespolicies and Board exhibits. Manages the process for approving new or revised administrative procedures, administrative procedure exhibits, and changes to employee and student handbooks. Communicates all policy and administrative procedure revisions or adoptions adoptions, as appropriate appropriate, to staff members, parents, students, and community members. Designated support staff To each member of the Policy Committee (or full Board): Emails or otherwise distributes a copy of the following: 1. PRESS Online Information and Instructions card; 2. PRESS Update Memo, unless a copy was already provided; 3. 2PRESS Tutorial video link at: xxx.xxxx.xxx/xxxxxx; 4. Committee worksheets, available at xxx.XXXX.xxx/xxxxxx, worksheets and 35. Current District policy in relevant areas. To any other Board member or interested school official: Emails or otherwise distributes the PRESS Update Memo (describes the current PRESS issue) to each Board member or other interested school official who has not already received a copy. It is available online at xxx.XXXX.xxx/xxxxxxnumbers 1 through 5, above. As appropriate, includes new and revised policies in the Board meeting packets. After a policy is adopted or revised, updates the District's policy manual master electronic file and adds or updates adoption dates. Archives old policy. Follows district process for updating paper and online manuals. Considers distributing PRESS Update Memo to Building Principals. Policy Committee (or Full Board) Considers each PRESS update. Reviews all footnote changes. Decides which changes require School Board discussion and which are appropriate as consent agenda items. The following are appropriate for the consent agenda: changes to the Legal References and Cross References, and minor policy edits that do not require Full Board) Board discussion. Requests review of recommended revisions by the Board Attorney, as appropriate. Presents recommendations regarding PRESS updates to the Board at a regularly scheduled meeting. Full Board Conducts a first reading of the policies that are recommended to be updated. During the next regular meeting, conducts a second reading. A second reading allows the Board to hear feedback from interested parties, including staff, parents, students, and community members; however, State law does not require two readings. After the second reading, consider and take action to approve the policies at a duly convened open meeting. Assistant SuperintendentsDirectors, Directors, and Building Principals Principals, supervisory employees Reads PRESS Update Memo (if applicable), adopted policies and follows the SuperintendentDirector's process for updating administrative procedures, and changes to employee and student handbooks within their assigned building(s). Anyone For further clarification, views view the 8-minute online tutorialtutorial for PRESS, available at xxx.xxxx.xxx/xxxxxx, behind the log-in screen. DATED:September 15: October 12, 2003 Anyone (Superintendent, School Board member, staff, parent, student, community member, or Board Attorney) Brings a concern that may necessitate a new policy or a current policy's revision to the attention of the School Board. Policy Committee (or Full Board) First, answers these questions to decide whether new policy language is needed: 1. Does the IASB Policy Reference Manual provide guidance? 2. Is the request something that should be covered in policy (i.e., Board work) or is it something that should be handled by the staff (i.e., staff work)? 3. Is it already covered in policy? Checks for policies that cover similar or connected topics using tools such as search engines, cross references, and indexes. Second, uses a 4-step process to draft new policy language: 1. Frames the question and discusses the topic. 2. Requests the Superintendent to provide research, including appropriate data, and input from others, such as, those who may be affected by the policy and those who will implement the policy. 3. Assesses existing policy and decides whether new or revised policy language is needed. 4. Drafts or requests the Superintendent or Board Attorney to draft, language addressing the concern that aligns with the Board's mission, vision, goals, and objectives. Third, decides whether the new language should be included in an existing policy or added as a new policy. Assigns any new policy an appropriate location and number. The PRESS coding system reserves policy numbers ending in a '0' and '5' for PRESS material. Local districts are encouraged to use policy numbers ending in even numbers other than '0'. Full Board Conducts a first reading of the policy that is recommended for adoption or revision. During the next regular meeting, conducts a second reading. A second reading allows the Board to hear feedback from interested parties, including staff, parents, students, and community members; however, State law does not require two readings. Confers with the Board Attorney as appropriate. Superintendent Manages the Board's compliance with the Open Meetings Act. Ensures that, as appropriate, the agendas for the Board Policy Committee and School Board include discussion and action to consider, adopt, or revise Board policies. Manages the process for approving new or revised administrative procedures, and revisions to employee and student handbooks. Communicates all policy and procedure revisions or adoptions as appropriate to staff members, parents, students, and community members. Designated support staff After a policy is adopted or revised, updates the District's policy manual master electronic file and adds adoption dates. Archives "old" policy. Follows district process for updating paper and online manuals. Assistant Superintendents, Directors, and Building Principals Reads the adopted policy and follows the Superintendent's process for updating administrative procedures, and changes to employee and student handbooks within their assigned building(s). DATED:September 15, 2003 Full access to the District's public records is available to any person as provided in the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), this policy, and implementing procedures. The Superintendent or designee shall: (1) provide the Board with sufficient information and data to permit the Board to monitor the District's compliance with FOIA and this policy, and (2) report any FOIA requests during the Board's regular meetings along with the status of the District's response.2016
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Samples: Cooperative Organization Agreement
Suspension of Policies. The Board, by a majority vote of members present at any meeting, may temporarily suspend a Board policy except those provisions that are controlled by law or contract. The failure to suspend with a specific motion does not invalidate the Board action. LEGAL REF.: 105 ILCS 5/10-20.5. CROSS REF.: 2:150 (Committees), 2:250 (Access to District Public Records), 3:40 (Superintendent) ADOPTED:: September 15, 2003 RE-ADOPTED:: January 22, 2007; September 23, 2019 2019; March 21, 2022 This procedure is for PRESS subscribers. For subscribers to PRESS-Plus, IASB's full maintenance policy update service, the update instructions that arrive with a paid PRESS-Plus subscription provide further guidance. Actor Action Superintendent Xxxxxxx the process for the Board to receive PRESS updates to policies. Manages the Board's compliance with the Open Meetings Act. Ensures that, as appropriate, the agendas for the Board Policy Committee and School Board include discussion and action to consider, adopt, or revise Board policies. Manages the process for approving new or revised administrative procedures, and changes to employee and student handbooks. Communicates all policy and procedure revisions or adoptions as appropriate to staff members, parents, students, and community members. Designated support staff To each member of the Policy Committee (or full Board): Emails or otherwise distributes a copy of the following: 1. PRESS Update Memo, unless a copy was already provided. 2. Committee worksheets, available at xxx.XXXX.xxx/xxxxxx, and 3. Current District policy in relevant areas. To any other interested school official: Emails or otherwise distributes the PRESS Update Memo (describes the current PRESS issue) to each Board member or other interested school official who has not already received a copy. It is available online at xxx.XXXX.xxx/xxxxxx. As appropriate, includes new and revised policies in the Board meeting packets. After a policy is adopted or revised, updates the District's policy manual master electronic file and adds adoption dates. Archives old policy. Follows district process for updating paper and online manuals. Policy Committee (or Full Board) Considers each PRESS update. Reviews footnote changes. Decides which changes require School Board discussion and which are appropriate as consent agenda items. The following are appropriate for the consent agenda: changes to the Legal References and Cross References, and minor policy edits that do not require Board discussion. Requests review of recommended revisions by the Board Attorney, as appropriate. Presents recommendations regarding PRESS updates to the Board at a regularly scheduled meeting. Full Board Conducts a first reading of the policies that are recommended to be updated. During the next regular meeting, conducts a second reading. A second reading allows the Board to hear feedback from interested parties, including staff, parents, students, and community members; however, State law does not require two readings. Assistant Superintendents, Directors, and Building Principals Reads adopted policies and follows the Superintendent's process for updating administrative procedures, and changes to employee and student handbooks within their assigned building(s). Anyone For further clarification, views the 8-minute online tutorial, available at xxx.xxxx.xxx/xxxxxx, behind the log-in screen. DATED:September 15DATED : November 22, 2003 2021 Anyone (Superintendent, School Board member, staff, parent, student, community member, or Board Attorney) Brings a concern that may necessitate a new policy or a current policy's revision to the attention of the School Board. Policy Committee (or Full Board) First, answers these questions to decide whether new policy language is needed: 1. Does the IASB Policy Reference Manual provide guidance? 2. Is the request something that should be covered in policy (i.e., Board work) or is it something that should be handled by the staff (i.e., staff work)? 3. Is it already covered in policy? Checks for policies that cover similar or connected topics using tools such as search engines, cross references, and indexes. Second, uses a 4-step process to draft new policy language: 1. Frames the question and discusses the topic. 2. Requests the Superintendent to provide research, including appropriate data, and input from others, such as, those who may be affected by the policy and those who will implement the policy. 3. Assesses existing policy and decides whether new or revised policy language is needed. 4. Drafts or requests the Superintendent or Board Attorney to draft, language addressing the concern that aligns with the Board's mission, vision, goals, and objectives. Third, decides whether the new language should be included in an existing policy or added as a new policy. Assigns any new policy an appropriate location and number. The PRESS coding system reserves policy numbers ending in a '0' and '5' for PRESS material. Local districts are encouraged to use policy numbers ending in even numbers other than '0'. Full Board Conducts a first reading of the policy that is recommended for adoption or revision. During the next regular meeting, conducts a second reading. A second reading allows the Board to hear feedback from interested parties, including staff, parents, students, and community members; however, State law does not require two readings. Confers with the Board Attorney as appropriate. Superintendent Manages the Board's compliance with the Open Meetings Act. Ensures that, as appropriate, the agendas for the Board Policy Committee and School Board include discussion and action to consider, adopt, or revise Board policies. Manages the process for approving new or revised administrative procedures, and revisions to employee and student handbooks. Communicates all policy and procedure revisions or adoptions as appropriate to staff members, parents, students, and community members. Designated support staff After a policy is adopted or revised, updates the District's policy manual master electronic file and adds adoption dates. Archives "old" policy. Follows district process for updating paper and online manuals. Assistant Superintendents, Directors, and Building Principals Reads the adopted policy and follows the Superintendent's process for updating administrative procedures, and changes to employee and student handbooks within their assigned building(s). DATED:September 15, 2003 Full access to the District's public records is available to any person as provided in the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), this policy, and implementing procedures. The Superintendent or designee shall: (1) provide the Board with sufficient information and data to permit the Board to monitor the District's compliance with FOIA and this policy, and (2) report any FOIA requests during the Board's regular meetings along with the status of the District's response.
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Suspension of Policies. The Board, by a majority vote of members present at any meeting, may temporarily suspend a Board policy except those provisions that are controlled by law or contract. The failure to suspend with a specific motion does not invalidate the Board action. LEGAL REF.: 105 REF.:105 ILCS 5/10-20.5. CROSS REF.: 2:150 REF.:2:150 (Committees), 2:250 (Access to District Public Records), 3:40 (Superintendent) ADOPTED:September 15October 20, 2003 RE-ADOPTED:January 22, 2007; September 23, 2019 2014 This procedure is for PRESS subscribers. For subscribers to PRESS-PRESS Plus, IASB's full full-maintenance policy update service, the update instructions that arrive with a paid PRESS-PRESS Plus subscription provide further guidance. Actor Action Superintendent Xxxxxxx the process for the Board to receive PRESS updates to policies. Manages the Board's compliance with the Open Meetings Act. Ensures that, as appropriate, the agendas for the Board Policy Committee and School Board include discussion and list action to consider, adopt, or revise Board policiespolicies and Board exhibits. Manages the process for approving new or revised administrative procedures, administrative procedure exhibits, and changes to employee and student handbooks. Communicates all policy and administrative procedure revisions or adoptions adoptions, as appropriate appropriate, to staff members, parents, students, and community members. Designated support staff To each member of the Policy Committee (or full Board): Emails or otherwise distributes a copy of the following: 1. PRESS Online Information and Instructions card; 2. PRESS Update Memo, unless a copy was already provided; 3. 2PRESS Tutorial video link at: xxx.xxxx.xxx/xxxxxx; 4. Committee worksheets, available at xxx.XXXX.xxx/xxxxxx, worksheets and 35. Current District policy in relevant areas. To any other Board member or interested school official: Emails or otherwise distributes the PRESS Update Memo (describes the current PRESS issue) to each Board member or other interested school official who has not already received a copy. It is available online at xxx.XXXX.xxx/xxxxxxnumbers 1 through 5, above. As appropriate, includes new and revised policies in the Board meeting packets. After a policy is adopted or revised, updates the District's policy manual master electronic file and adds or updates adoption dates. Archives old policy. Follows district process for updating paper and online manuals. Considers distributing PRESS Update Memo to Building Principals. Policy Committee (or Full Board) Considers each PRESS update. Reviews all footnote changes. Decides which changes require School Board discussion and which are appropriate as consent agenda items. The following are appropriate for the consent agenda: changes to the Legal References and Cross References, and minor policy edits that do not require Board discussion. Requests review of recommended revisions by the Board Attorney, as appropriate. Presents recommendations regarding PRESS updates to the Board at a regularly scheduled meeting. Full Board Conducts a first reading of the policies that are recommended to be updated. During the next regular meeting, conducts a second reading. A second reading allows the Board to hear feedback from interested parties, including staff, parents, students, and community members; however, State law does not require two readings. After the second reading, consider and take action to approve the policies at a duly convened open meeting. Assistant Superintendents, Directors, Building Principals, and Building Principals supervisory employees Reads PRESS Update Memo (if applicable), adopted policies and follows the Superintendent's process for updating administrative procedures, and changes to employee and student handbooks within their assigned building(s). Anyone For further clarification, views view the 8-minute online tutorialtutorial for PRESS, available at xxx.xxxx.xxx/xxxxxx, behind the log-in screen. DATED:September 15: October 26, 2003 2016 Anyone (Superintendent, School Board member, staff, parent, student, community member, or Board Attorney) Brings a concern that may necessitate a new policy or a current policy's revision to the attention of the School Board. Superintendent Confers with the Board Attorney as appropriate. Manages the Board's compliance with the Open Meetings Act. Ensures that, as appropriate, the agendas for the Board Policy Committee and School Board include discussion and action to consider, adopt, or revise Board policies. Manages the process for approving new or revised administrative procedures, and revisions to employee and student handbooks. Communicates all policy and procedure revisions or adoptions as appropriate to staff members, parents, students, and community members. Policy Committee (or Full Board) First, answers these questions to decide whether new policy language is needed: 1. Does the IASB Policy Reference Manual provide guidance? 2. Is the request something that should be covered in policy (i.e., Board work) or is it something that should be handled by the staff (i.e., staff work)? 3. Is it already covered in policy? Checks for policies that cover similar or connected topics using tools such as search engines, Tables of Contents, cross references, and indexes. Second, uses a 4-step process to draft new policy language: 1. Frames the question and discusses the topic. 2. Requests the Superintendent to provide research, including appropriate data, and input from others, such as, those who may be affected by the policy and those who will implement the policy. 3. Assesses existing policy and decides whether new or revised policy language is needed. 4. Drafts or requests the Superintendent or Board Attorney to draft, language addressing the concern that aligns with the Board's mission, vision, goals, and objectives. Third, decides whether the new language should be included in an existing policy or added as a new policy. Assigns any new policy an appropriate location and number. The PRESS coding system reserves policy numbers ending in a '0' and '5' for PRESS material. Local districts are encouraged to Locally developed District policies should use policy numbers ending in even numbers other than '0'2, 4, 6, or 8. Full Board Conducts a first reading of the policy that is recommended for adoption or revision. During the next regular meeting, conducts a second reading. A second reading allows the Board to hear feedback from interested parties, including staff, parents, students, and community members; however, State law does not require two readings. Confers with After the Board Attorney as appropriate. Superintendent Manages the Board's compliance with the Open Meetings Act. Ensures thatsecond reading, as appropriate, the agendas for the Board Policy Committee consider and School Board include discussion and take action to consider, adopt, or revise Board policies. Manages approve the process for approving new or revised administrative procedures, and revisions to employee and student handbooks. Communicates all policy and procedure revisions or adoptions as appropriate to staff members, parents, students, and community memberspolicies at a duly convened open meeting. Designated support staff After a policy is adopted or revised, updates the District's policy manual master electronic file and adds adoption dates. Archives "old" previous version of revised policy. Follows district process for updating paper and online manuals. Assistant Superintendents, Directors, Building Principals, and Building Principals supervisory employees Reads the PRESS Update Memo (if applicable) and adopted policy policies and follows the Superintendent's process for updating administrative procedures, and changes to employee and student handbooks within their assigned building(s). DATED:September 15: October 26, 2003 2016 Full access to the District's public records is available to any person as provided in the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), this policy, and implementing procedures. The Superintendent or designee shall: (1) provide the Board with sufficient information and data to permit the Board to monitor the District's compliance with FOIA and this policy, and (2) report any FOIA requests during the Board's regular meetings along with the status of the District's response.
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