Policy and Personnel Committee
Feb 19, 2026
The lede
- Committee reviewed Strategic Plan Goal 4 (Premier Workforce) progress update
- Conducted comprehensive review of 15 policies in Section 6 (Instruction), covering topics from curriculum to graduation requirements
- Reviewed five additional policies including updated personal technology/social media policy to replace cell phone usage policy
- Discussed draft Memorandum of Agreement with BEST (Belvidere Educational Support Team) regarding educational leave
- Discussed homeschool student requirements for participating in District 100 sports (discussion item only)
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Strategic Plan Goal 4 - Premier Workforce: Administration provided monthly progress review on the district’s strategic plan, specifically Goal 4. Presentation included the district’s scorecard and schools’ scorecard.
Section 6 Policy Review: Committee reviewed 15 policies related to instruction, including School Year Calendar and Day (6:20), Curriculum Development (6:40), School Wellness (6:50 - requested by Finance Department for audit purposes), Program for the Gifted (6:130), Home and Hospital Instruction (6:150), English Learners (6:160), Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activities (6:190), Access to Electronic Networks (6:235), Field Trips (6:240), Assemblies and Ceremonies (6:255), Grading and Promotions (6:280), Homework (6:290), Graduation Requirements (6:300), and High School Credit for Students in Grade 7 or 8 (6:315).
Additional Policy Reviews: Reviewed five policies from other sections: Personal Technology and Social Media (5:125 - updated to replace NON-PRESS Policy 5:65 Cell Phone Usage, which will be retired), Solicitations By or From Staff (5:140), Return to Work Program (5:181), Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leave (5:330), and Student Behavior (7:190).
BEST Memorandum of Agreement: Reviewed draft MOA between the Board of Education and Belvidere Educational Support Team regarding educational leave (existing agreement).
Homeschool Requirements for District Sports: Discussion of requirements for homeschooled students to participate in District 100 athletic programs (discussion item only).
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