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Circulars

The Superintendent issues guidelines and regulations about policy implementation to schools and departments through Superintendent's Circulars. These documents are updated and reissued annually before the start of school. Circulars also may be updated or added during the school year.

These documents are in PDF format, which requires the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to be installed on your computer.

Questions? For more information about any Circular, contact the staff person listed at the end of each Circular. You may also contact the Chief of Staff.

You can search the Circulars by department or number.


DepartmentCircular Number

Alternative / Adult / GED / Discipline

ACA-18
Attendance and Punctuality Policies
ACA-18A
Attendance and Punctuality Procedures
ACA-18B
Procedures for Referral to Supervisors of Attendance

Business Services

FIN-02
Mileage Reimbursement 2009-2010 - Updated 12/16/09
FIN-03
Expenditure Reimbursement 2009-2010
FIN-04
School Funds and Proceeds from School Activities 2009-2010
FIN-05
Checking Account Policy 2009-2010
FIN-06
Purchase Orders - Procedures for Closing 2009-2010
FIN-07
Purchasing Guidelines 2009-2010
FIN-10
Grant Guidelines 2009-2010
FIN-13
Petty Cash Guidelines 2009-2010
FIN-14
Overpayment of Salaries 2009-2010
FIN-15
Confirmation of Delivery of Goods & Services 2009-2010
FIN-17
BPS Guidelines for Obtaining Printing Services 2009-2010
FIN-19
Postage Policy 2009-2010

Chief Academic Officer

CAO-01
Promotion Policy
CAO-02
Assessment Program and Benchmark Requirements: 2008-2009
CAO-07
Summer Review Exam High School
CAO-08
Summer Review High School
CAO-21
School Based Professional Development 2009-2010

Chief Financial Officer

FIN-01
Travel Policy Reimbursement Form - Pejury Document 2009-2010
FIN-01
Travel Policy Reimbursement Form - Non Order Form 2009-2010
FIN-01
Travel Policy Reimbursement Form - COB Travel Expense Voucher 2009-2010
FIN-01
Travel Policy - Procedures for Approval and Payment 2009-2010
FIN-11
Scholarships, Awards & Honors 2009-2010
FIN-12
Trust Funds for Schools 2009-2010
FIN-16
Budget Transfers 2009-2010

Communications

COM-01
Communications Policy 2009-2010
COM-02
Media Relations Policy 2009-2010

Enrollment Services

AMT-01
Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE) Administration 2009-2010
AMT-02
Grade Point Average - Examination School Admission 2009-2010
AMT-03
Department of Youth Services (DYS) Committed Students - Assignment 2009-2010
AMT-04
Kindergarten 1, Kindergarten 2 and Grade 1 - Age Requirements 2009-2010
AMT-05
Maximum Age Assignment Policy 2009-2010
AMT-06
Voluntary Transfer Policy 2009-2010
AMT-07
Safety Transfer Request 2009-2010

Equity

EQT-01
Employees with Disabilities - Rights and Responsibilities 2009-2010
EQT-02
Employee Grievances of Discrimination or Harassment - Uniform Procedures 2009-2010
EQT-03
Student Grievances of Discrimination or Harassment - Uniform Procedures 2009-2010
EQT-04
Non-Discrimination and Zero Tolerance Policy 2009-2010
EQT-05
Non-Discrimination Policy Statement 2009-2010
EQT-06
Sexual Harassment against Students (Including Peer Harassment) 2009-2010
EQT-07
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration 2009-2010

Facilities Management

FMT-01
Performance Evaluation of Custodians 2010-2011
FMT-02
Work Requests 2010-2011
FMT-03
Renovations to School Buildings and Yards - External Funding 2010-2011
FMT-04
Custodial Pay Adjustments - Call-in Procedure 2010-2011
FMT-05
Permit Activities 2010-2011
FMT-06
Printed Forms 2010-2011
FMT-07
Chemical Inventory "Right to Know" Law 2010-2011
FMT-08
Mandatory Systemwide Recycling Program 2010-2011
FMT-09
Material Distribution Procedures 2010-2011
FMT-10
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) 2010-2011
FMT-11
Green Cleaners Policy 2010-2011
FMT-12
Damage Resulting from Fire, Theft, Vandalism or Unlawful Acts 2010-2011

Family & Student Engagement

FAM-01
School Parent Councils and School Site Councils: Elections and Procedures 2010-2011
FAM-02
High School Student Government: Selections, Functions and Responsibilities 2009-2010
FAM-03
School-Parent Compacts 2009-2010

Fire Safety/Emergency Management

FSE-01
School Safety Contingency Plans 2009-2010
FSE-02
Fire Safety Practices 2009-2010
FSE-03
Building Codes and Fire Regulations 2009-2010
FSE-04
Bomb Threat Procedures 2009-2010
FSE-05
Medical Emergency Management 2009-2010
FSE-06
Student Safety / Health in School Shops, Laboratories and Classrooms 2009-2010
FSE-07
Public Health and Workplace Safety 2009-2010

Food & Nutrition Services

FNS-01
Meal Application Process for Free and Reduced Price Meals 2009-2010
FNS-02
Emergency Meal Procedures 2009-2010
FNS-03
Nutrition Policy and Guidelines - Vending Machines, A La Carte and Competitive Foods 2009-2010
FNS-04
Responsibilities Regarding School Food Services 2009-2010
FNS-05
Boston Public Schools Wellness Policy 2009-2010

Human Resources

HRS-HS02
Job Sharing for Permanent Teachers and Paraprofessionals 2009-2010
HRS-HS03
Guidelines for Screening Committees
HRS-HS05
Managerial Conditions of Employment
HRS-HS06
Substitute Teachers 2009-2010
HRS-HS07
Staffing, Reassignment and Hiring 2009-2010 - Updated 01-05-10
HRS-HS07-1
Qualifications for Additional Program Areas 2009-2010
HRS-L01
State Licensure and Federal NCLB Highly Qualified Requirements for Teachers 2009-2010
HRS-L02
Requirements for Paraprofessionals under NCLB 2009-2010
HRS-L03
Licensure Requirements for Principals/Headmasters and BASAS Employees 2009-2010
HRS-PM01
Performance Evaluation of Teachers
HRS-PM01
Boston Public Schools Teacher Evaluation Form 2009-2010
HRS-PM02
Performance Evaluation of BASAS Administrators
HRS-PM03
Performance Evauluation of Members of the Administrative Guild 2009-2010
HRS-PM04
BPS Evaluation Form - Central Office Administrators and Other Professionals (BTU)
HRS-PM04
BPS Evaluation Form - Clinical Coordinator
HRS-PM04
BPS Evaluation Form - Evaluation Team Facilitator
HRS-PM04
BPS Evaluation Form - Guidance Counselor
HRS-PM04
BPS Evaluation Form - Librarian
HRS-PM04
BPS Evaluation Form - School Nurse
HRS-PM04
BPS Evaluation Form - Pupil Adjustment Counselor
HRS-PM04
BPS Evaluation Form - School Health Paraprofessional
HRS-PM04
BPS Evaluation Form - School Psychologist
HRS-PM04
BPS Evaluation Form - Student Services Coordinator
HRS-PM04
Performance Evaluation of BTU Specialists
HRS-PM05
Performance Evaluation of Lunch Monitors
HRS-PM06
Performance Evaluation for Managerial Employees
HRS-PM07
Performance Evaluation of Paraprofessionals 2009-2010
HRS-PM08
Bus Monitor Performance Evaluation
HRS-PM09
Performance Evaluation for Long Term / Cluster Subs 2009-2010
HRS-PP01
Contractual Benefits – Career Awards, Salary Lanes, Salary Steps 2009-2010
HRS-PP03
Tuition Reimbursement for BTU Members 2009-2010
HRS-PP04
Tuition Reimbursement for Members of the Administrative Guild 2009-2010
HRS-PP05
Attendance Monitoring System 2009-2010
HRS-PP06
Confidentiality of Personnel Records and Employment Verification 2009-2010
HRS-PP07
Workers' Compensation Procedures 2009-2010
HRS-PP08
Incentive for Early Notification of Termination for BTU 2009-2010
HRS-PP09
Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Policy
HRS-PP10
Employee Discipline Procedures 2009-2010
HRS-PP11
Drug Free Workplace Policy and Procedure
HRS-PP12
Employee Sick Leave Policy 2009-2010
HRS-PP13
Family & Medical Leave Act and Small Necessities Leave Act 2009-2010
HRS-PP14
Paid Leave for Cancer Screenings and/or Living Organ Donation
HRS-PP15
Sick Leave Donation Program for Administrative Guild, BASAS, BTU, and Managerial Employees 2009-2010
HRS-PP16
Flexible Spending Account & Pre-Tax Transportation Plan 2009-2010
HRS-PP17
Retirement Notification: Headmasters, Principals, Managerial Employees, Custodians, Plant Admins, School Police 2009-2010
HRS-PP18
Incentive for Early Notification of Termination for Members of the Administrative Guild 2009-2010

Legal Advisor

LGL-01
Hazing Law 2009-2010
LGL-02
Sexual Harassment Policy 2009-2010
LGL-03
Public Records Requests 2009-2010
LGL-04
School Visitors Guidelines 2010-2011
LGL-05
Racial or Ethnic Discrimination / Harassment of Students 2009-2010
LGL-06
Religious Holy Days 2010-2011
LGL-07
Student Record Procedures 2009-2010
LGL-08
Adherence to Court Orders 2009-2010
LGL-09
Political Activity by Public Employees 2010-2011
LGL-10
Military Recruiters 2009-2010
LGL-11
Sexual Orientation - Protection of Students Against Discrimination 2009-2010
LGL-13
Sexual Assault Policy 2009-2010
LGL-14
Gatherings on School Grounds and Distribution of Materials in Schools 2010-2011
LGL-15
Student Surveys 2010-2011
LGL-16
Student Health Information 2010-2011
LGL-17
Religious Expression in Public Schools 2010-2011
LGL-18
Display of Flag and School Ceremonies 2010-2011
LGL-19
Conflict of Interest Law - City Employees 2010-2011
LGL-20
Corporal Punishment 2010-2011
LGL-21
Policy on Use of BPS Buildings & Facilities for Political Purposes 2010-2011

Office of Instructional & Information Technology

OIIT-01
Acceptable Use Policy
OIIT-03
Hardware and Software Purchasing 2009-2010

Research, Assessment, & Evaluation

RAE-01
Procedures for Conducting Educational Research 2009-2010
RAE-01.1
Guidelines for Conducting Research 2009-2010
RAE-02
Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System(MCAS) & Massachusetts English Proficiency Assessment(MEPA) Test Security & Ethics

Transportation

TRN-01
Schedule of School Hours 2009-2010
TRN-02
Student Transportation Safety and Discipline 2009-2010
TRN-03
Field Trips and Athletic Trips 2009-2010

School Safety Services

SAF-01
Student Search Procedures 2010-2011
SAF-02
Weapons and Objects of No Reasonable Use 2010-2011
SAF-03
Locker Policy 2010-2011
SAF-04
Incident Data Reporting and Release 2010-2011
SAF-07
Metal Detectors 2010-2011
SAF-08
Release of Students to Authorized Persons 2010-2011
SAF-09
Lost Children Procedures 2009-2010
SAF-10
Parents Unable to Receive Children - Procedures 2009-2010
SAF-11
Sexual Offender Registry Information (SORI) 2010-2011
SAF-12
School Access Control 2010-2011

Superintendent's Office

SUP-02
Residency Policy and Enforcement Strategy 2009-2010
SUP-03
Executive Order - Parental School Visits 2009-2010
SUP-04
School Naming Policy and Procedure 2009-2010
SUP-05
Code of Discipline
SUP-06
Volunteers in Schools 2009-2010
SUP-07
Non-School Personnel Addressing Students in School Buildings and Classrooms 2009-2010
SUP-09
Cellular Telephone Policy 2009-2010
SUP-10
Student Records Transfer Process and Schedule
SUP-11
Closing Days of School 2009-2010
SUP-14
In Service Credit Guidelines
SUP-15
Globe Santa Fund 2009-2010
SUP-16
Boston Teachers' Retirement Fund - Annual Meeting - 2009-2010
SUP-18
School Uniform Policy 2009-2010

Arts

CAO-10
Boston Public Schools District-Wide Theatre Festival 2009-2010
CAO-12
Boston Public Schools District-Wide Choral Festival 2009-2010
CAO-16
BPS District-Wide Instrumental Music Festival 2009-2010
CAO-17
Boston Public Schools District-Wide String Festival 2009-2010
CAO-19
Boston Public Schools District-Wide Dance Festival 2009-2010
CAO-20
Boston Public Schools District-Wide Visual Arts Festival 2009-2010
CAO-22
District-Wide Jazz Festival 2009-2010

Student Support Services

SSS-02
Homeless Students - Guidelines and Procedures 2009-2010
SSS-07
Persistently Dangerous Schools 2009-2010
SSS-09
Employment Permits & Educational Certificates 2009-2010
SSS-17
Child Abuse and Neglect 2009-2010

Special Education and Related Services

SPE-03
Physical Restraint Policy 2009-2010
SPE-14
Counseling Guidelines 2009-2010
SPE-15
Discipline of Students with Disabilities 2009-2010
SPE-20
Special Education Screening Program for Three and Four Year Old Children 2009-2010
SPE-21
Section 504 Eligibility and Guidelines

Student Health Services

SHS-01
Drug and Alcohol Abuse - Update on Procedures 2009-2010
SHS-04
Infection Prevention and Control in School Settings 2009-2010
SHS-05
Tuberculosis Program 2009-2010
SHS-06
Immunization Law 2009-2010
SHS-08
Medication Dispensation 2009-2010
SHS-10
Human Sexuality Education - Parental Notification 2009-2010
SHS-11
Life Threatening Allergies (LTA or Anaphylaxis) Policy and Implementation 2009-2010
SHS-12
HIV/AID Policy and Guidelines 2009-2010
SHS-13
Medical Transportation 2009-2010
SHS-16
Suicide Prevention and Intervention 2009-2010
SHS-19
Smoking Policy