Policies for Review and Feedback

Policy Review

On 2/23/21 the Governing Board voted to post the proposed revisions to Policy DAA for public comment. These proposed revisions will:

establish a 1% minimum contingency reserve
require that the Governing Board establish the succeeding year's contingency reserve no later than February of each year as part of the budget development process
require that the board-approved contingency reserve amount be entered on Exhibit DAA-E1

Policy DAA (Revised) – Contingency Reserve Fund

2/23/21 Agenda Item for Policy DAA

Governing Board First Reading: February 23, 2021

DAA Proposed Revisions: Current Version | Tracked Changes | Clean Copy

Posted for Public Comment: March 2, 2021

Comments close: March 30, 2021

Governing Board Second Reading: TBA

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Policies for Review

The Governing Board met on January 12, 2021 and reviewed the following proposed changes to Policy. Board Members request your comments, and are very interested in your comments to Policies IMB, IB and IMD (See below in red).

2/3/2021 - Please note: The comment period for the listed policies has been extended to March 3, 2021

Policy ECAA (New) – Security (Surveillance Cameras) (This proposed new policy creates a central location where all guidance about surveillance cameras can be found, including the Board approved use of body cameras on School Safety Officers.

1/12/21 Agenda Item for Policy ECAA

Proposed new Policy ECAA – Security (Surveillance Cameras)

Governing Board First Reading: January 12, 2021

Posted for Public Comment: January 14, 2021

Comments close: ~~February 15, 2021~~ March 3, 2021

Governing Board Second Reading: TBA

Policy IMB (Revised) – Teaching About Controversial/Sensitive Issues (These revisions provide clarity and additional protections for both teachers and parents concerning teacher Academic Freedom and parental rights to notification and review of instructional materials under state law). The Board would especially like to hear from parents and teachers – Questions? Thoughts? Proposed changes?

1/12/21 Agenda Item for Policy IMB

Draft IMB Proposed Revisions (in PDF) : Current Version | Tracked Changes | Clean Copy

Governing Board First Reading: January 12, 2021

Posted for Public Comment: January 14, 2021

Comments close: ~~February 15, 2021~~ March 3, 2021

Governing Board Second Reading: TBA

Policy IB (New) – Academic Freedom (This proposed new policy provides additional clarification and guidance for teachers concerning Academic Protections for teachers). The Board would especially like to hear from teachers – Questions? Thoughts? Proposed changes?

1/12/21 Agenda Item for Policy IB

IB Proposed New Policy

Governing Board First Reading: January 12, 2021

Posted for Public Comment: January 14, 2021

Comments close: ~~February 15, 2021~~ March 3, 2021

Governing Board Second Reading: TBA

Policy IMD (Revised) – School Observances (Patriotic) (These proposed revisions to Policy IMD restate the requirements of Arizona law for specific patriotic observances in the classroom (Pledge of Allegiance), and include opt out provisions for students and parents). The Board would especially like to hear from parents - Questions? Thoughts? Proposed changes?

1/12/21 Agenda Item for Policy IMD

Governing Board First Reading: January 12, 2021

IMD Proposed new Changes: Current Version | Tracked Changes | Clean Copy

Posted for Public Comment: January 14, 2021

Comments close: ~~February 15, 2021~~ March 3, 2021

Governing Board Second Reading: TBA

Policy CFC (Revised) – Site Councils (These proposed changes are designed to provide a more inclusive process for the school community during the hiring process for school administrators by adding a public forum for candidates).

1/12/21 Agenda Item for Policy CFC

Governing Board First Reading: January 12, 2021

CFC Proposed Revisions: Current Version | Tracked Changes | Clean Copy

Posted for Public Comment: January 14, 2021

Comments close: ~~February 15, 2021~~ March 3, 2021

Governing Board Second Reading: TBA

Policy GCAB (Revised) – Filling of Vacancies (These proposed changes are designed to provide a more inclusive process during the hiring process for school administrators by adding a public forum for candidates).

1/12/21 Agenda Item for Policy GCAB

Governing Board First Reading: January 12, 2021

GCAB Proposed Revisions: Current Version | Tracked Changes | Clean Copy

Posted for Public Comment: January 14, 2021

Comments close: ~~February 15, 2021~~ March 3, 2021

Governing Board Second Reading: TBA

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Policy Review Archive

Policies and Regulations Previously Reviewed

Audit Charter
- Audit Charter - Original Version (in PDF)
- Draft Audit Charter (in PDF)
- Draft Audit Charter - Tracked Changes (in PDF)
  - Governing Board First Reading: 03/26/2019
  - Posted for public comment: 04/01/2019
  - Comments Close: 05/01/2019
  - Governing Board Final Action: 05/28/2019
ABB – Personal Privacy – Students, Staff, Volunteers at Schools (New)=
- Board Agenda Item
- Proposed Policy ABB (in PDF)
Governing Board First Review: March 10, 2020
Posted for Public Comment: March 13, 2020
Comments Close: April 12, 2020
Governing Board Final Action: April 28, 2020
ACA - Title VII Sexual Harassment (Employment environment)
Board Agenda Item for ACA
Proposed revision to Policy ACA (Tracked Changes)
Proposed Revision to Policy ACA (Clean Copy)
Governing Board First Review and Final Adoption: August 25, 2020
Adopted Policy ACA
Posted for Public Comment: August 28, 2020
Comments Close: September 30, 2020
ACAA - Title IX Sexual Harassment (Educational environment)
Board Agenda Item
Proposed New Policy ACCA (Clean Copy)
Governing Board First Review and Final Adoption: August 25, 2020
Adopted Policy ACAA
Posted for Public Comment: August 28, 2020
Comments Close: September 30, 2020
ACB – Immigration Anti-Discrimination (in PDF) - Posted for comment on 02/13/2019
- Original Version
- Proposed Revision
  - Governing Board First Review: 02/12/2019
  - Comments Close: 03/16/2019
  - Governing Board Final Action: 04/09/2019
ACC - Commitments to Diversity, Inclusion and Equity
On April 7, 2020 the Governing Board voted to post proposed new Policy ACC - Commitments to Diversity, Inclusion and Equity, for public input. This draft policy is intended to serve as an aspirational document to guide decision and policy-making both now and beyond the current Unitary Status order; it includes and expands upon the current Unitary Status provisions. All are encouraged to submit comments and suggestions.
- Board Agenda Item
- Proposed new Policy ACC (in PDF)
Governing Board First Review: April 7, 2020
Posted for Public Comment: April 13, 2020
Comments Close: May 11, 2020
Governing Board Final Action: May 12, 2020

AC - Non-Discrimination
Board Agenda Item for AC (Revisions)
Governing Board First Review: December 8, 2020
DRAFT revisions to Policy AC (in PDF): Clean Copy | Tracked Changes (add training as consequence for violation)
Posted for Public Comment: December 11, 2010
Comments close: January 15, 2021

ACD - Non-Discrimination
Policy ACD concerning gender identity was adopted in Final at First Reading on 12/08/2020 with the request that it be posted on the Governing Board Policy page so that the public might submit comments to Policy ACD concerning gender identity.
Board Agenda Item for ACD (New)
Governing Board First Review and Final Approval: December 8, 2020
FINAL BOARD-APPROVED version of Policy ACD
Posted for Public Comment: December 11, 2010
Comments close: January 15, 2021

BBAA Board Member Authority & Responsibilities - Posted for comment on 01/28/2019
- Current version (in PDF)
- Proposed revision A: ASBA model language (in PDF)
- Proposed revision B: Clarification concerning Board requests for information (in PDF)
  - Governing Board First Review: 01/15/2019
  - Comments Close: 02/27/2019
  - Governing Board Final Action: 05/28/2019
BCB – Board Member Conflict of Interest - Posted for comment on 03/15/2019
- Original Version (in PDF)
- Proposed Revision - with tracked changes (in PDF)
- Exhibit BCB - with tracked changes (in PDF) – For Informational Purposes
  - Governing Board First Review: 03/12/2019
  - Comments Close: 04/14/2019
  - Governing Board Final Action: 04/23/2019
BDG General Counsel - Proposed Revisions (in PDF) - Posted for comment on 01/29/2019
- Governing Board First Review: 01/15/2019
- Comments Close: 02/28/2019
- Governing Board Final Action: 04/23/2019
BEDB Board Meeting Agenda Posting & Organization - Posted for comment on 01/28/2019
- Original version (in PDF)
- Proposed revision: ASBA model language (in PDF)
  - Governing Board First Review: 01/15/2019
  - Comments Close: 02/27/2019
  - Governing Board Final Action: 05/14/2019
BEDBA Board Meeting Agenda Preparation - Posted for comment on 01/28/2019
- Current version (in PDF)
- Proposed revision: ASBA model language (in PDF)
  - Governing Board First Review: 01/15/2019
  - Comments Close: 02/27/2019
  - Governing Board Final Action: 05/14/2019
DAA Contingency Reserve Requirement – Proposed New Policy - Posted for comment on 01/29/2019
- Version A: Proposed Draft for 19-20 Budget Year Only (in PDF)
- Version B: Proposed Draft for Long-Term Use (in PDF)
  - Governing Board First Review: 01/15/2019
  - Comments Close: 03/04/2019
  - Governing Board Final Action: 03/12/2019
DBC Budget, Planning, Preparation and Schedules – Proposed Revision (in PDF) - Posted for comment on 01/30/2019
- Governing Board First Review: 11/13/2018
- Comments Close: 03/11/2019
- Governing Board Final Action: 03/26/2019
DBC – Budget Planning, Preparation, Schedules - (Revision)
Governing Board First Review: March 27, 2020
Posted for Public Comment: April 1, 2020
Comments Close: May 5, 2020
Governing Board Final Action: May 12, 2020

DIFA - Office of Internal Audit
Board Agenda Item for DIFA (New)
Governing Board First Review: October 6, 2020
DRAFT version of Policy DIFA
DRAFT version of Exhibit DIFA-E
Posted for Public Comment: October 8, 2020
Comments close: November 7, 2020

TUSD Purchasing Policies Overhaul – DJ (Ethics) and DJE (Procedures) - Posted for comment on 07/29/2019. These proposed revisions create separate Purchasing Ethics and Purchasing Procedures policies; they also add updated references to Arizona statute including updated Conflict of Interest penalties, and they remove language already duplicated in Purchasing Regulation.

DJ - Current version (includes both Purchasing Ethics and Procedures Policy) (in PDF)
DJ - Purchasing Ethics Policy
- Proposed revision - Clean Copy (in PDF)
- Proposed revision - Tracked Changes (in PDF)
DJE - Purchasing Procedures Policy
- Proposed revision - Clean Copy (in PDF)
- Proposed revision - Tracked Changes (in PDF)
Governing Board First Reading: 7/23/2019
Comments Close: 08/29/2019
Governing Final Action: 09/24/2019

EHC - Designation of Person(s) to Accept Service of Legal Papers on the District - Posted for comment on 06/21/2019
- Current version (in PDF)
- Proposed revision - Clean Copy (in PDF)
- Proposed revision - Tracked Changes (in PDF)
  - Governing Board First Reading: 06/18/2019
  - Comments Close: 07/21/2019
  - Governing Board Second Reading/Final Action: 07/23/2019
GBEAA– Staff Conflict of Interest (Revisions) - Posted for comment on 03/15/2019
- Original Version (in PDF)
- Proposed Revision - with tracked changes (in PDF)
- Exhibit GBEAA - with tracked changes (in PDF) – For Informational Purposes
  - Governing Board First Review: 03/12/2019
  - Comments Close: 04/14/2019
  - Governing Board Final Action: 04/23/2019
GBJ – Personnel Records and Files (in PDF) - Posted for comment on 02/13/2019
- Current Version (in PDF)
- Proposed Revision (in PDF)
  - Governing Board First Review: 02/12/2019
  - Comments Close: 03/16/2019
  - Governing Board Final Action: 08/27/2019
GBEB-R2 - Conducted Energy Devices - Posted for comment on 11/14/2019
The Governing Board has approved the addition of conducted electrical devices (CED) as an intermediary measure necessary to provide TUSD School Safety Officers with an alternative to lethal force in situations in which TUSD School Safety personnel must intervene in ongoing acts of violence, vandalism, or disruption that present an immediate threat to health and safety of district employees and property. In its approval, the Governing Board provided clear direction that conducted electrical devices are not to be used on or with students, of any age, as the primary means to de-escalate a situation. The board also requested clearly communicated parameters for the usage and operation of body cameras.
The Governing Board does not approve Regulations, but expressed a desire to seek public comment on this particular item. The Governing Board requests your comments concerning the language in the draft proposed Regulation GBEB-R2 (below).
For public comment:
- Proposed Draft Regulation GBEB-R2: Conducted Energy Devices (in PDF)
- Governing Board Review: 11/12/2019
- Comments Close: 12/09/2019
- Next Governing Board Review: 12/10/2019

GBEB – Staff Conduct

Board Agenda Item
Current Version of Policy GBEB
Proposed Revision to Policy GBEB - Tracked Changes with Board Comments (in PDF)
Proposed Revision to Policy GBEB - Clean Copy (in PDF)

Governing Board First Review: February 18, 2020
Posted for Public Comment: February 19, 2020
Comments Close: March 23, 2020
Governing Board Final Action: March 27, 2020

GBEFA – Staff Use of Digital Devices while Operating a Motor Vehicle (New)

Board Agenda Item
Proposed New Policy GBEFA (in PDF)

Governing Board First Review: February 18, 2020
Posted for Public Comment: February 19, 2020
Comments Close: March 23, 2020
Governing Board Final Action: March 27, 2020

GBI – Staff Participation in Political Activities

Current version of Policy GBI
Proposed Revision to Policy GBI – Tracked Changes (in PDF)
Proposed Revision to Policy GBI – Clean Copy (in PDF)
Recommend elimination of GBI-R Regulation – duplicative of revised Policy GBI.

Governing Board First Review: Jan. 28, 2020
Posted for Public Comment: Jan. 30, 2020
Comments Close: March 6, 2020
Governing Board Final Action: March 10, 2020

Proposed changes to these policies address District record-keeping practices concerning former employees. For an overview, please see summary of proposed changes (in PDF).

Proposed new policy GBQ with attached Exhibit GBQ-E are intended to clarify circumstances that would result in a TUSD employee becoming ineligible for rehire while also providing transparency and a limited forum for appeal of ineligibility status. Proposed policy GDFB provides additional protections not currently provided by fingerprint clearance policy, in the event a current employee is charged with a crime listed in Exhibit GBQ-E.

GBQ (New) – Eligibility for Rehire - Posted for comment on 08/30/2019

Proposed New Policy GBQ (in PDF) - Draft version; first reading by Board 08/27/2019
For Public Comment:
Governing Board First Review: 08/27/2019
Comments Close: 10/01/2019
Governing Board Final Action: 10/02/2019

GCAA – Application for Position (in PDF) - Posted for comment on 02/13/2019

Current Version (in PDF)
Proposed Revision (in PDF)
- Governing Board First Review: 02/12/2019
- Comments Close: 03/16/2019
- Governing Board Final Action: 08/27/2019

GDFB - Current Employees Charged with a Crime – Requirement to Report - Posted for comment on 08/30/2019

Proposed New Policy GDFB (in PDF)
Proposed Alternative #1 Policy GDFB: Posted for comment on 09/26/2019
- Tracked Changes
- Clean Copy
Governing Board First Review: 08/27/2019
Comments Close: 10/01/2019
Governing Board Final Action: 12/10/2019

IHAMC - Instruction and Training in Cardiopulmonary Resucitation (in PDF)

Governing Board First Reading: 03/26/2019
Posted for public comment: 03/29/2019
Comments Close: 05/01/2019
Governing Board Final Action: 06/18/19

IJJ - Text/Supplementary Materials Selection and Adoption – Revisions – posted for public comment on 03/13/2019

Current Version (in PDF)
Proposed Revision - Clean copy (in PDF)
Proposed Revision - Tracked Changes (in PDF)
- Governing Board First Review: : 03/12/2019
- Comments Close: 04/12/2019
- Governing Board Final Action: 04/23/2019

Policy IKE – Promotion, Retention and Acceleration of Students

Governing Board First Review: May 12, 2020
Posted for Public Comment: May 14, 2020
Comments Close: June 13, 2020
Governing Board Final Action: July 28, 2020

IKFB - Graduation Exercises (in PDF) - Posted for comment on 01/14/2019

Governing Board First Review: 12/11/2018
Comments Close: 02/13/2019
Governing Board Final Action: 03/26/2019

IMG – Animals in Schools (Proposed Revisions)

Governing Board First Review: Feb. 11, 2020
Posted for Public Comment: Feb. 14, 2020
Comments Close: March 19, 2020
Governing Board Final Action: March 27, 2020

JFABD – Admission of Homeless Students (Proposed Revisions)

Governing Board First Review: Feb. 11, 2020
Posted for Public Comment: Feb. 14, 2020
Comments Close: March 19, 2020
Governing Board Final Action: March 27, 2020

JFABDA – Admission of Students in Foster Care (Proposed New Policy)

Board Agenda Item
Proposed New Policy JFABD (in PDF)

Governing Board First Review: Feb. 11, 2020
Posted for Public Comment: Feb. 14, 2020
Comments Close: March 19, 2020
Governing Board Final Action: March 27, 2020

JICA - Student Dress (in PDF) - Posted for comment on 01/14/2019

Governing Board First Review: 11/13/2018
Comments Close: 02/13/2019
Governing Board Final Action: 04/09/2019

JJJ – Extracurricular Activities (Revisions)

Board Agenda Item
Proposed Revision to Policy JJJ - Tracked Changes (in PDF)
Proposed Revision to Policy JJJ - Clean Copy (in PDF)

Governing Board First Review: March 10, 2020
Posted for Public Comment: March 13, 2020
Comments Close: April 12, 2020
Governing Board Final Action: April 28, 2020

JLF – Reporting Child Abuse/Child Protection

Current version of Policy JLF
Proposed Revision to Policy JLF – Tracked Changes (in PDF)
Proposed Revision to Policy JLF – Clean Copy (in PDF)
(Information Only) – Proposed revision to Exhibit JLF-E (Internal Reporting Form) (in PDF)
Recommend elimination of Regulation JLF-R, duplicative of revised Policy JLF and training.

Governing Board First Review: Jan. 28, 2020
Posted for Public Comment: Jan. 30, 2020
Comments Close: March 6, 2020
Governing Board Final Action: March 10, 2020

JQ – Student Fees (Tax Credit), Fines and Charges - (Revision)

Governing Board First Review: March 27, 2020
Posted for Public Comment: April 1, 2020
Comments Close: May 5, 2020
Governing Board Final Action: May 12, 2020

KCD– Gifts and Donations - (Revision)

Governing Board First Review: March 27, 2020
Posted for Public Comment: April 1, 2020
Comments Close: May 5, 2020
Governing Board Final Action: May 12, 2020

Superintendent's Goals - 2019-2020
On September 24, 2019 the Governing Board discussed the Superintendent's Goals. The document below reflects the Board's initial discussion. This item will be discussed at the October 2, 2019 Governing Board meeting. We encourage comments from the public prior to the October 2nd meeting.

Draft Superintendent's Goals (in PDF)