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 Anand Vaishnav, Chief of Staff.
You can search the Circulars by department or number.
Alternative / Adult / GED / Discipline
ACA-18
Attendance and Punctuality PoliciesACA-18A
Attendance and Punctuality ProceduresACA-18B
Procedures for Referral to Supervisors of AttendanceBusiness Services
FIN-01
Travel Policy - Procedures for Approval and PaymentFIN-01
Travel Policy Reimbursement Form - Pejury DocumentFIN-01
Travel Policy Reimbursement Form - Non Order FormFIN-01
Travel Policy Reimbursement Form - COB Travel Expense VoucherFIN-02
Mileage ReimbursementFIN-03
Expenditure ReimbursementFIN-04
School Funds and Proceeds from School ActivitiesFIN-05
Checking Account PolicyFIN-06
Purchase Orders - Procedures for ClosingFIN-09
Introduction to Boston Educational Development Foundation, Inc. (BEDF)FIN-10
Grant GuidelinesFIN-13
Petty Cash GuidelinesFIN-14
Overpayment of SalariesFIN-15
Confirmation of Delievery of Goods & ServicesFIN-16
Budget TransfersFIN-17
BPS Guidelines for Obtaining Printing ServicesFIN-18
Change in Pay Frequency for Paraprofessionals and Community Field Coordinators from 21 to 26 PaymentsChief Academic Officer
CAO-01
Promotion PolicyCAO-02
Assessment Program and Benchmark Requirements: 2008-2009CAO-14
Boston Public Schools Jazz Festival Grades 9-12Communications
COM-01
Communications PolicyCOM-02
Media Relations PolicyEnrollment Services
AMT-01
Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE) AdministrationAMT-02
Grade Point Average - Examination School AdmissionAMT-03
Department of Youth Services (DYS) Committed Students - AssignmentAMT-04
Kindergarten 1, Kindergarten 2 and Grade 1 - Age RequirementsAMT-05
Maximum Age Assignment PolicyAMT-06
Voluntary Transfer PolicyAMT-07
Safety Transfer RequestEquity
EQT-01
Employees with Disabilities - Rights and ResponsibilitiesEQT-02
Employee Grievances of Discrimination or Harassment - Uniform ProceduresEQT-03
Student Grievances of Discrimination or Harassment - Uniform ProceduresEQT-04
Non-Discrimination and Zero Tolerance PolicyEQT-05
Non-Discrimination Policy StatementEQT-06
Sexual Harassment against Students (Including Peer Harassment)Facilities Management
FMT-01
Performance Evaluation of CustodiansFMT-02
Work RequestsFMT-03
Renovations to School Buildings and Yards - External FundingFMT-04
Custodial Pay Adjustments - Call-in ProcedureFMT-05
Permit ActivitiesFMT-06
Printed FormsFMT-07
Chemical Inventory "Right to Know" LawFMT-09
Mandatory Systemwide Recycling ProgramFMT-10
Material Distribution ProceduresFMT-11
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)FMT-12
Green Cleaners PolicyFMT-13
Damage Resulting from Fire, Theft, Vandalism or Unlawful ActsFamily & Student Engagement
FAM-01
School Parent Councils and School Site Councils: Elections and ProceduresFAM-02
High School Student Government: Selections, Functions and ResponsibilitiesFAM-03
School-Parent CompactsFire Safety/Emergency Management
FSE-01
School Safety Contingency PlansFSE-02
Fire Safety PracticesFSE-03
Building Codes and Fire RegulationsFSE-04
Bomb Threat ProceduresFSE-05
Medical Emergency ManagementFSE-06
Student Safety / Health in School Shops, Laboratories and ClassroomsFSE-07
Public Health and Workplace SafetyFood & Nutrition Services
FNS-01
Meal Application Process for Free and Reduced Price MealsFNS-02
Emergency Meal ProceduresFNS-03
Nutrition Policy and Guidelines - Vending Machines, A La Carte and Competitive FoodsFNS-04
Responsibilities Regarding School Food ServicesFNS-05
Boston Public Schools Wellness PolicyHuman Resources
HRS-HS06
Substitute TeachersHRS-HS07
Staffing, Reassignment and HiringHRS-L01
State Licensure and Federal NCLB Highly Qualified Requirements for TeachersHRS-L02
Requirements for Paraprofessionals under NCLBHRS-L03
Licensure Requirements for Principals/Headmasters and BASAS EmployeesHRS-PM01
Performance Evaluation of TeachersHRS-PM01
Boston Public Schools Teacher Evaluation FormHRS-PM02
Performance Evaluation of BASAS AdministratorsHRS-PM03
Performance Evauluation of Members of the Administrative GuildHRS-PM04
BPS Evaluation Form - Central Office Administrators and Other Professionals (BTU)HRS-PM04
BPS Evaluation Form - Clinical CoordinatorHRS-PM04
BPS Evaluation Form - Evaluation Team FacilitatorHRS-PM04
BPS Evaluation Form - Guidance CounselorHRS-PM04
BPS Evaluation Form - LibrarianHRS-PM04
BPS Evaluation Form - School NurseHRS-PM04
BPS Evaluation Form - Pupil Adjustment CounselorHRS-PM04
BPS Evaluation Form - School Health ParaprofessionalHRS-PM04
BPS Evaluation Form - School PsychologistHRS-PM04
BPS Evaluation Form - Student Services CoordinatorHRS-PM04
Performance Evaluation of BTU SpecialistsHRS-PM05
Performance Evaluation of Lunch MonitorsHRS-PM07
Performance Evaluation of ParaprofessionalsHRS-PM08
Bus Monitor Performance EvaluationHRS-PP01
Contractual Benefits – Career Awards, Salary Lanes, Salary StepsHRS-PP03
Tuition Reimbursement for BTU MembersHRS-PP04
Tuition Reimbursemetn for Members of the Administrative GuildHRS-PP05
Attendance Monitoring SystemHRS-PP06
Confidentiality of Personnel Records and Employment VerificationHRS-PP07
Workers' Compensation ProceduresHRS-PP08
Incentive for Early Notification of Termination for BTU - Deadline ExtendedHRS-PP10
Employee Discipline ProceduresHRS-PP11
Drug Free Workplace Policy and ProcedureHRS-PP12
Employee Sick Leave PolicyHRS-PP13
Family & Medical Leave Act and Small Necessities Leave ActHRS-PP14
Paid Leave for Cancer Screenings and/or Living Organ DonationHRS-PP15
Sick Leave Donation Program for Administrative Guild, BASAS, BTU, and Managerial EmployeesHRS-PP16
Flexible Spending Account & Pre-Tax Transportation PlanLegal Advisor
LGL-01
Hazing LawLGL-02
Sexual Harassment PolicyLGL-03
Public Records RequestsLGL-04
School Visitors GuidelinesLGL-05
Racial or Ethnic Discrimination / Harassment of StudentsLGL-06
Religious Holy DaysLGL-07
Student Record ProceduresLGL-08
Adherence to Court OrdersLGL-09
Political Activity by Public EmployeesLGL-10
Military RecruitersLGL-11
Sexual Orientation - Protection of Students Against DiscriminationLGL-12
Employees Holding Two City PositionsLGL-13
Sexual Assault PolicyLGL-14
Gatherings on School Grounds and Distribution of Materials in SchoolsLGL-15
Student SurveysLGL-16
Student Health InformationLGL-17
Religious Expression in Public SchoolsLGL-18
Display of Flag and School CeremoniesLGL-19
Conflict of Interest Law - City EmployeesLGL-20
Corporal PunishmentLGL-21
Policy on Use of BPS Buildings & Facilities for Political PurposesOffice of Instructional & Information Technology
OIIT-01
Acceptable Use PolicyOIIT-03
Hardware and Software PurchasingResearch, Assessment, & Evaluation
RAE-02
Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System(MCAS) & Massachusetts English Proficiency Assessment(MEPA) Test Security & EthicsTransportation
TRN-01
Schedule of School HoursTRN-02
Student Transportation Safety and DisciplineTRN-03
Field Trips and Athletic TripsSchool Safety Services
SAF-01
Student Search ProceduresSAF-02
Weapons and Objects of No Reasonable UseSAF-03
Locker PolicySAF-04
Incident Data Reporting and ReleaseSAF-07
Metal DetectorsSAF-08
Release of Students to Authorized PersonsSAF-09
Lost Children ProceduresSAF-10
Parents Unable to Receive Children - ProceduresSAF-11
Sexual Offender Registry Information (SORI)SAF-12
School Access ControlSuperintendent's Office
SUP-01
Opening of School Year 2008-2009SUP-02
Residency Policy and Enforcement StrategySUP-03
Executive Order - Parental School VisitsSUP-04
School Naming Policy and ProcedureSUP-05
Code of DisciplineSUP-06
Volunteers in SchoolsSUP-07
Non-School Personnel Addressing Students in School Buildings and ClassroomsSUP-09
Cellular Telephone PolicySUP-14
In Service Credit GuidelinesSUP-15
Globe Santa FundSUP-16
Boston Teachers' Retirement Fund - Annual MeetingSUP-18
School Uniform PolicyStudent Support Services
SSS-02
Homeless Students - Guidelines and ProceduresSSS-07
Persistently Dangerour SchoolsSSS-09
Employment PermitsSSS-17
Child Abuse and NeglectSpecial Education
SPE-03
Physical Restraint PolicySPE-14
Counseling GuidelinesSPE-15
Discipline of Students with DisabilitiesSPE-20
Special Education Screening Program for Three and Four Year Old ChildrenSPE-21
Section 504 Eligibility and GuidelinesStudent Health Services
SHS-01
Drug and Alcohol Abuse - Update on ProceduresSHS-04
Infection Prevention and Control in School SettingsSHS-05
Tuberculosis ProgramSHS-08
Medication DispensationSHS-10
Human Sexuality Education - Parental NotificationSHS-11
Life Threatening Allergies (LTA or Anaphylaxis) Policy and ImplementationSHS-12
HIV/AID Policy and GuidelinesSHS-13
Medical TransportationSHS-16
Suicide Prevention and Intervention