Policies & Regulations in Review

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Currently in Review

Policy / Regulation	* Summary of Recommended Changes & Review Date
IGBBA-AP: Talented and Gifted Students - Identification	12/10/24: Updated to include language to align with rule changes passed for talented and gifted programs. Policy continues to be in review as District works to update its TAG Plan. The district is not seeking additional feedback at this time.

Approved & Adopted

Policy / Regulation	* Date of Adoption and Summary of Adopted Changes
AC-BP: Nondiscrimination	9/10/2024: Updates reflect requirements found in HB2281 (2023) to designate a civil rights coordinator.
CB-BP: Superintendent	9/10/2024: Policy has been renamed from an administrative policy to a board policy. Updates include grammatical corrections in alignment in SB283 (2023).
DFD-AR: Facility Rental and Usage	12/10/2024: Updated to align with current district ptractices.
DJ-AR: Public Contracting Rules and Procedures	9/10/2024: Updated to align with DJC-AR.
DJC-AR: Purchasing Authority & Limits	9/10/2024: Updates include grammatical corrections to align with new District leadership roles and district practices.
EBBA-AP: Student Health Services	9/10/2024: This is a new administrative policy. The State Board of Education adopted revisions to OAR 581-022-2220. As a result of the changes several policies have been revised.
EBBA-AR: First Aid	9/10/2024: The State Board of Education adopted revisions to OAR 581-022-2220. This regulation was deleted as the content has been revised according to the OAR and reorganized into new administrative policy EBC-AP.
EBBB-AP: Injury or Illness	9/10/2024: The State Board of Education adopted revisions to OAR 581-022-2220. As a result of the changes several policies have been revised.
EBC-AP: Emergency Plan and First Aid	9/10/2024: This is a new administrative policy. As a result of HB3584 (2023), several policies have been revised/reorganized to include recoding and/or reassigned content to a different policy or section.
EBC/EBCA-AP: Emergency Procedures & Disaster Plans	9/10/2024: As a result of HB3584 (2023), several policies have been revised/reorganized to include recoding and/or reassigned content to a different policy or section. This policy was deleted as the language has been incorporated into EBC-AP, EBCA-AP, and EBCB-AP.
EBC/EBCA-AR: Communications Regarding Serious Incident	9/10/2024: As a result of HB3584 (2023), several policies have been revised/reorganized to include recoding and/or reassigned content to a different policy or section. This regulation was deleted as the language has been incorporated into EBC-AP, EBCA-AP, and EBCB-AP.
EBCA-AP: Safety Threats	9/10/2024: This is a new administrative policy. HB 3584 (2023) requires districts to adopt language about using electronic communication to notify parents, guardians, and employees within 24 hours of a safety threat action that was not a drill.
EBCB-AP: Emergency Procedure Drills and Instruction	9/10/2024: As a result of HB3584 (2023), several policies have been revised/reorganized to include recoding and/or reassigned content to a different policy or section. This document was renamed from an administrative regulation to an administrative policy. Updates also include alignment with district practices.
EE-AP: Student Transportation	6/17/2025: Policy deleted as the language has been incorporated into EEA-BP.
EEA-AR: School Bus Scheduling and Routing	6/17/2025: Renamed and rewritten to align with current district practices and OSBA sample policy incorporating language previously found in EEAB-AR. Deleted language has been incorporated into EEA-BP.
EEA-BP: Student Transportation Services	6/17/2025: Updated to align with current district practices, OSBA sample policy, and to include language previously found in EE-AP and EEA-AR.
EEAB-AR: School Bus Scheduling and Routing	6/17/2025: Regulation deleted as language has been incorporated into EEA-AR.
EEAC-AP: School Bus Safety Program	6/17/2025: Regulation recoded to an administrative policy and rewritten to align with current district practices and OSBA sample policy.
EEACB-AR: School Bus Maintenance	6/17/2025: Regulation deleted as language is covered under ODE guidelines.
EEACC-AP: Student Conduct on School Buses	6/17/2025: Updated to align with current district practices and OSBA sample policy.
EEACC-AR: Conduct on School Buses	6/17/2025: Updated with grammatical corrections and to ensure alignment with current district practices. Deleted language can be found in the district's Code of Conduct.
EEACCA-AR: District Photo/Video Equipment Use	9/10/2024: The updated language aligns with language in the current MOU/IGA. Additional updates include aligning position titles with current district structure.
EEACD-AP: Use of District Activity Vehicles for Student Transportation	6/17/2025: Regulation recoded to an administrative policy and updated to ensure alignment with current district practices and OSBA sample policy.
EEADA-AR: Use of District School Buses for Other Than School Activities	6/17/2025: Updated with grammatical corrections and to ensure alignment with current district practices.
EEADB-AR: Student Transportation in Private Vehicles	6/17/2025: Regulation deleted as language does not align with current district practices and is not in alignment with ODE requirements.
EEADBA-AR: Student Transportation for Non-Curricular Activities/Athletic Events	6/17/2025: Regulation deleted as language does not align with current district practices and is not in alignment with ODE requirements.
EEBAA-AR: District Vehicles/Seat Belts	6/17/2025: Regulation deleted as language has been incorporated into EEA-BP.
EEBB-AR: Use of Private Vehicles on School District	6/17/2025: Regulation deleted as language does not align with current district practices.
EFA-AP: Local Wellness	12/10/2024: Updates include incorporating language from EFA-AR, aligning with district practices, and adding language to align with requirements in HB 3199 (2023) regarding the revised education requirements.
EFA-AP: Oregon Smart Snacks Table	6/17/2025: Updated to include language that energy drinks may not be sold in district schools. 12/10/2024: Table was reviewed and there were no updates necessary.
EFA-AR: Sale of Food on District Property	12/10/2024: Regulation deleted as the language was incorporated into EFA-AP.
EFAA-AP: District Nutrition and Food Services	12/10/2024: Policy was reviewed and there were no updates necessary.
EFAA-AR: Child Nutrition Programs	12/10/2024: Regulation was reviewed and there were no updates necessary.
EFAB-AR: Food Products from Home & Kitchen Facility Usage	12/10/2024: Regulation was reviewed and there were no updates necessary.
EFC-AR: Student Accessible Vending	12/10/2024: Regulation was reviewed and there were no updates necessary.
Executive Limitation 4.3: Financial Planning & Administration	2/11/2025: Updated include grammatical corrections.
FFA-AR: Memorials	5/13/2025: Updated to align with current district practices specifically the placement of physical memorials and the philosophy of "do no harm" in regards to memorials.
GBEB-AP: Communicable Diseases in Schools	9/10/2024: The State Board of Education adopted revisions to OAR 581-022-2220. As a result of the changes, several policies have been revised.
GBEB-AR: Communicable Diseases in Schools	9/10/2024: The State Board of Education adopted revisions to OAR 581-022-2220. As a result of the changes, several policies have been revised. This regulation has been rewritten to align formatting with OSBA sample policy.
GBEDA-AP: Drug and Alcohol Testing and Record Query - CDL Transportation Personnel	6/17/2025: Updated to align with current district practices and OSBA sample policy.
GBEDA-AR: Drug and Alcohol Testing and Record Query - CDL Transportation Personnel	6/17/2025: Updated to align with current district practices, ODE requirements, and OSBA sample policy.
GBK-AR: Tobacco-Free School District	10/8/2024: Regulation has been deleted as language has been incorporated into GBK/KGC-AP.
GBK/KGC-AP: Prohibited Use, Distribution or Sale of Tobacco Products and Inhalant Delivery Systems	10/8/2024: Updates include adding "inhalant delivery system" language per HB 2546 (2015) and aligning the laws regarding tobacco and minors with inhalant delivery systems. The policy also separates the student aspect of the policy into JFCG/JFCH/JFCI-AP as well as incorporating language from GBK-AR.
GBN/JBA-BP: Sexual Harassment	9/10/2024: Updates align with requirements in HB2280 and reflect current district practices.
GBN/JBA-AR (1): Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures	9/10/2024: Updates align with requirements in HB2280 and reflect current district practices.
GBN/JBA-AR (2): Federal Law (Title IX) Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedure	9/10/2024: Regulation was reviewed to ensure it reflects current district processes. No changes were made.
GBNAA/JHFF-BP: Suspected Sexual Conduct with Students & Reporting Requirements	3/11/2025: Updated as a result of House Bill 4160 (2024) which changed the definition of student. Aligned with OSBA sample policy and OSBA Policy Update dated December 2024.
GBNAB/JHFE-AR: Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse	3/11/2025: Updated to align with current district practices. 9/10/2024: Updates align with requirements in SB231 and Department of Human Services (DHS) current processes. The regulation has been rewritten to align formatting with OSBA sample policy.
GBNAB/JHFE-BP: Suspected Abuse of a Child Reporting Requirements	9/10/2024: Updates align with requirements in SB231 and Department of Human Services (DHS) current processes. The policy has been rewritten to align formatting with that of OSBA sample policy.
GCBDA/GDBDA-AP: Family and Medical Leave	4/8/2025: Updated to align with SB 1515 (2024) and numerous rule changes to match laws regarding use of leave with the most significant changes regarding what conditions qualify for leave taken through OFLA and PFMLI. Aligned with OSBA sample policy and OSBA Policy Update dated November 2024.
GCBDA/GDBDA-AR: Family and Medical Leave	4/8/2025: Updated to align with SB 1515 (2024) and numerous rule changes to match laws regarding use of leave with the most significant changes regarding what conditions qualify for leave taken through OFLA and PFMLI. Aligned with OSBA sample policy and OSBA Policy Update dated November 2024.
GCBDC/GDBDC-AP: Domestic Violence, Harassment, Sexual Assault, Bias, or Stalking Leave (Safe Leave)	4/8/2025: New administrative policy to align with SB 1515 (2024) and numerous rule changes to match laws regarding use of leave with the most significant changes regarding what conditions qualify for leave taken through OFLA and PFMLI. Aligned with OSBA sample policy and OSBA Policy Update dated November 2024.
GCBDC/GDBDC-AR: Request for Domestic Violence, Harassment, Sexual Assault, Bias, or Stalking Leave	4/8/2025: New administrative regulation to accompany the new administrative policy GCDBC/GDBDC-AP.
GCBDD/GDBDD-AP: Sick Time	4/8/2025: Updated to align with current district practices, Collective Bargaining Agreements, SB 1515 (2024), and numerous rule changes to match laws regarding use of leave with the most significant changes regarding what conditions qualify for leave taken through OFLA and PFMLI. Aligned with OSBA sample policy and OSBA Policy Update dated November 2024.
GCBDF/GDBDF-AP: Paid Family Medical Leave Insurance	4/8/2025: Updated language as the district uses an equivalent plan rather than using Paid Leave Oregon.
GCDA/GDDA-AP: Criminal Records Check and Fingerprinting	9/10/2024: Updates align with newly revised rules regarding fingerprint collection and appeal process. The updated language eliminates the need for an administrative regulation. The policy was rewritten to align formatting with the OSBA sample policy.
GCDA/GDDA-AR: Criminal Records Check/Fingerprinting	9/10/2024: This regulation has been deleted as the language has been incorporated into GCDA/GDDA-AP.
GCJ/GDJ-AR: Employee Work Schedules and Attendance Expectations	12/10/2024: Rewritten by the Human Resources Department leadership to align with industry best practices and Bend-La Pine current practices.
GCPC/GDPC-AP: Reemployment of PERS-Retired Staff	6/17/2025: Recoded from an administrative regulation to an administrative policy. Updated to align with current district practices regarding length of time TSPC-licensed rehired retirees may be rehired as well as alignment with OSBA sample policy.
IGAEB-AP: Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco	5/13/2025: Updated with grammatical corrections and reviewed to ensure alignment with current district practices, current laws and regulations, and OSBA sample policy.
IGBAH-AP: Special Education - Evaluation Procedures	1/14/2025: The State Board of Education adopted revisions to OAR 581-015-2115 resulting from passage of Senate Bills 13 and 16 (2019). Updates include alignment with OSBA sample policy and OSBA Policy Update dated June 2018.
IGBAH-AR: Special Education - Evaluation and Eligibility Procedures	1/14/2025: The State Board of Education adopted revisions to OAR 581-015-2115 resulting from passage of Senate Bills 13 and 16 (2019). Updates include alignment with OSBA sample policy and OSBA Policy Update dated May 2020.
IGBB-AP: Talented and Gifted Program and/or Services	12/10/2024: Updated to incorporate language from IGBBC-AP to align with rule changes passed for talented and gifted programs.
IGBBA-AR: Appeal Procedure for Talented and Gifted Student Identification and Placement	12/10/2024: Regulation has been deleted as appeals and complaints for TAG are filed using KL-AR: Public Complaints.
IGBBC-AP: Talented and Gifted - Programs and Services	12/10/2024: Policy has been deleted as language has been incorporated into IGBB-AP to align with rule changes passes for talented and gifted programs.
IGBBC-AR: Complaints Regarding the Talented and Gifted Program	12/10/2024: Regulation has been deleted as appeals and complaints for TAG are filed using KL-AR: Public Complaints.
IGBAF-AP: Special Education - Individualized Education Program (IEP)	9/10/2024: Updates include references to new laws and alignment with district processes.
IGBAF-AR: Special Education - Individualized Education Program (IEP)	9/10/2024: Updates align with the requirements in SB756 (2023). The regulation has been rewritten to align formatting with OSBA sample policy.
IGBAG-AP: Procedural Safeguards	9/10/2024: Renamed from an administrative regulation to an administrative policy. Updates align with the passage of SB756 (2023).
IGBHAB-AR: Choice Option Programs	1/14/2025: Updated to align with current district practices.
IGBHD-AP: Program Exemptions	3/11/2025: Updated to align with current district practices and OSBA sample policy. It was also renamed and recoded from an administrative regulation to an administrative policy.
IGDA-AR: Student Organizations	7/9/2024: Updates reflect current district practices as well as grammatical corrections.
IGDB-AR: Student Publications	5/13/2025: Updated with grammatical corrections and to align with current district practices.
IGDAA-AR: Noncurriculum-Related Student Meetings at Secondary Schools	7/9/2024: Regulation has been deleted as language has been incorporated into IGDA-AR.
IKA-AR: Grades and Credit	2/11/2025: Updated to align with current district practices.
IKF-AP: Graduation Requirements	3/11/2025: Policy was completely rewritten to align with current district practices, incorporating language that was previously in IKF-AR, and OSBA sample policy as a result of OSBA Update dated November 2024: SB 992 (2023) replaced “Alternative Certificate”, SB 3 (2023) added .5 credit each of higher education and career path skills and personal finance, State Board of Education adopted .5 credit for civics into OAR 581-022-2000.
IKF-AR: High School Diplomas, Graduation Requirements, & Graduation Exercises	3/11/2025: Regulation was deleted and language was incorporated into IKF-AP.
IKFB-AP: Graduation Exercises	1/14/2025: Updated to align with SB992 (2023) replacing "Alternative Certificate" with "Certificate of Attendance" as well as alignment with OSBA sample policy.
IKJ-AP: Artificial Intelligence	5/13/2025: New administrative policy designed to facilitate actions regarding artificial intelligence.
JBAA-AP: Section 504 - Students	5/13/2025: This is a new administrative policy that addresses the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008 (ADA). This policy includes required language due to the passage of SB 756 (2023) which includes language for district employees who are assigned to work with students on a 504 Plan.
JBAA-AR: Section 504 - Students	5/13/2025: This is a new administrative regulation that addresses the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008 (ADA). This policy includes required language due to the passage of SB 756 (2023) which includes language for district employees who are assigned to work with students on a 504 Plan.
JC-AR: Attendance Areas and In-District Transfers	1/14/2025: Regulation has been deleted as language was incorporated into JEC-AP, JEC-AR, JECBB-AR, JECBA-AR, JECB/JECF-AP, and JECB/JECF-AR.
JC-BP: School Attendance Boundary Areas	1/14/2025: Updates include grammatical corrections.
JEA-AP: Compulsory Attendance	10/8/2024: Updates include grammatical correction to align with OSBA sample policy. Administrative regulation language has been removed from the policy and rewritten into new JEA-AR: Compulsory Attendance Notices which is currently in review by district administrators. The regulation will be brought forward at a future date.
JEC-AP: Admissions	1/14/2025: Updated to align with OSBA sample policy.
JEC-AR: Admission of Resident Students	1/14/2025: New administrative regulation incorporating language previously found in JEC-AP.
JECB/JECF-AP: Interdistrict Transfer of Students	1/14/2025: Updated to align with current district practices, OSBA sample policy, and renamed and recoded to incorporate language regarding interdistrict transfer of students out of the district.
JECB/JECF-AR: Interdistrict Transfer of Students	1/14/2025: New administrative regulation to align with district practices and OSBA sample policy.
JECBA-AR: Admission of Exchange Students	1/14/2025: New administrative regulation to align with current district practices and sample policy incorporating language previously found in JECB-AP.
JECBB-AR: Intradistrict Transfer of Students	1/14/2025: New administrative regulation to align with OSBA sample policy incorporating language previously found in JC-AR.
JECBC-AR: Student Transfers-High School Athletics	1/14/2025: Regulation has been deleted as language has been incorporated into JECBB-AR.
JECD-AP: Assignment of Students to Courses	2/11/2025: New administrative policy based on current district practices and OSBA sample policy.
JFCG/JFCH/JFCI-AP: Use of Tobacco Products, Alcohol, Drugs, or Inhalant Delivery Systems	10/8/2024: Updates include raising the minimum age from 18 to 21 regarding tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems per SB754 (2017). The policy has been rewritten to align the formatting with OSBA sample policy.
JFE-AP: Pregnant and/or Parenting Students	3/11/2025: Updated to align with current district practices and OSBA sample policy.
JFE-AR: Individualized Plan for Pregnant and/or Parenting Students	1/14/2025: Regulation was reviewed and updated to align with OSBA sample policy.
JFG-AP: Student Searches	1/14/2025: New administrative policy that incorporates language previously found in JFG-AR and is in alignment with current district practices and OSBA sample policy.
JFG-AR: Student Searches	2/11/2025: Regulation has been rewritten to align with current district practices and OSBA sample policy.
JFG-AR: Student Searches and Questioning DHS/Law Enforcement Interview Checklist	1/14/2025: Form has been deleted to align with current district practices and OSBA sample policy.
JG-BP: Student Discipline	4/8/2025: Policy has been rewritten to align with district practices as well as OSBA sample policy, incorporating existing language into new JDG-AP, JGE-AP, and JGEA-AP policies.
JGAB-AP: Use of Restraint or Seclusion	9/10/2024: Updates align with the requirements in SB1024 (2023). The policy has been rewritten to align formatting with OSBA sample policy.
JGAB-AR: Use of Restraint or Seclusion	9/10/2024: Updates align with the requirements in SB1024 (2023). The regulation has been rewritten to align with OSBA sample policy.
JGD-AP: Suspension	4/8/2025: New administrative policy incorporating language previously found in JG-BP to align with current district practices and OSBA sample policy.
JGDA-AP: Discipline of Students with Disabilities	4/8/2025: Policy was renamed, recoded, and rewritten to align with current district practices and OSBA sample policy.
JGDA-AR: Special Education Discipline	4/8/2025: Regulation was reviewed to ensure alignment with current district practices. Changes include grammatical corrections.
JGE-AP: Expulsion	4/8/2025: New administrative policy incorporating language previously found in JG-BP to align with current district practices, OSBA sample policy, and the required update from OSBA Policy Update dated March 2023.
JGEA-AP: Alternative Education Programs Related to Expulsion	4/8/2025: New administrative policy incorporating language previously found in JG-BP to align with current district practices and OSBA sample policy.
JHC-AR: Student Health Services and Requirements	9/10/2024: The State Board of Education adopted revisions to OAR 581-022-2220. As a result of the changes, several policies have been revised. The regulation has been deleted in lieu of new administrative policy EBBA-AP.
JHCA-AR: Physical Examination of Students	9/10/2024: The State Board of Education adopted revisions to OAR 581-022-2220. As a result of the changes, several policies have been revised. The regulation has been deleted in lieu of new administrative policy JHCA/JHCB-AP.
JHCA/JHCB-AP: Immunization and School Sports Participation	9/10/2024: This is a new administrative policy. The State Board of Education adopted revisions to OAR 581-022-2220. As a result of the changes, several policies have been revised.
JHCB-AR: Immunization of Students	9/10/2024: The State Board of Education adopted revisions to OAR 581-022-2220. As a result of the changes, several policies have been revised. This regulation has been deleted in lieu of new administrative policy JHCA/JHCB-AP.
JHCC-AP: Communicable Diseases - Students	9/10/2024: Policy was deleted as the requirement for this policy was found in OAR 581-022-2220, which has since been revised and the requirement removed in lieu of a new requirement for a Communicable Disease Plan.
JHCD-AP: Medications	4/8/2025: Updated due to changes in Oregon law and administrative rules around administration of medication to students and for student self-administration in a school/district setting. This includes changes from HB 2002 and 2395 (2023), SB 1552 (2024), and rules on administration of medication in OAR 581-021-0037 which includes new rules on short-acting opioid antagonist.
JHCD-AR: Medications	4/8/2025: Updated due to changes in Oregon law and administrative rules around administration of medication to students and for student self-administration in a school/district setting. This includes changes from HB 2002 and 2395 (2023), SB 1552 (2024), and rules on administration of medication in OAR 581-021-0037 which includes new rules on short-acting opioid antagonist.
JHCCF-AP: Pediculosis (Head Lice)	9/10/2024: This is a new administrative policy. The State Board of Education adopted revisions to OAR 581-022-2220. As a result of the changes, several policies have been revised.
JHFC-AR: Personal Student Transportation	5/13/2025: Updated to align with current district practices as well as language in KGB-AR: Public Conduct on District Property.
JN-AP: Student, Fees, Fines, and Charges	2/11/2025: Updated to align with current district practices and OSBA sample policy. It has also been recoded from an administration regulation to an administrative policy.
JNA-AR: Retention of Student Education Records, Grade Report and/or Diplomas	2/11/2025: Regulation has been deleted as language has been incorporated into JN-AP.
KG-AP: Community Use of District Facilities	5/13/2025:Updated to add language regarding prohibited activities for use of district buildings and facilities. 12/10/2024: Renamed from an administrative regulation to an administrative policy. Updated to align with current practices and OSBA sample policy.
KG-AR: Community Use of District Facilities	12/10/2024: Updated to align with current district practices and renamed/recoded to align with KG-AP.
KI-AP: Public Solicitation in District Facilities	10/8/2024: Updates reflect current laws and regulations as well as district practices.
KI-AR: Advertising in District Facilities	10/8/2024: Regulation has been deleted as language has been incorporated into the new administrative policy KJ-AP.
KJ-AP: Commercial Advertising	10/8/2024: This is a new administratie policy that aligns with current laws and regulations as well as district practices.
KJ-AR: Commercial Advertising	10/8/2024: This administrative regulation is a total rewrite and renaming of the previous KJ-AR: Hiring Staff with Private Funds. This rewritten administrative regulation aligns with current laws and regulations as well as district practices.
KJ-AR: Hiring Staff with Private Funds	10/8/2024: Regulation has been deleted as it was rewritten and renamed to KJ-AR: Commercial Advertising.
KN-AR: Relations with Law Enforcement Agencies	1/14/2025: Updated to align with current district practices and OSBA sample policy.
KN-AR (2): Investigations Conducted on District Premises	1/14/2025: Updated to align with current district practices and OSBA sample policy.