Bullying, intimidation, and harassment diminish a student's ability to learn and a school's ability to educate. Preventing students from engaging in these disruptive behaviors is an important District goal. Bullying is contrary to state law and to District Policy 7:180.

Bullying on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender-related identity or expression, ancestry, age, religion, physical or mental disability, order of protection status, status of being homeless, or actual or potential marital or parental status, including pregnancy, association with a person or group with one or more of the aforementioned actual or perceived characteristics, or any other distinguishing characteristic is prohibited in each of the following situations:

1. During any school-sponsored education program or activity.
2. While in school, on school property, on school buses or other school vehicles, at designated school bus stops waiting for the school bus, or at school-sponsored or school-sanctioned events or activities.
3. Through the transmission of information from a school computer, a school computer network, or other similar electronic school equipment.

For purposes of this policy, the term bullying includes cyber-bullying, and means any severe or pervasive physical or verbal act or conduct, including written and electronic communications, directed toward a student that has or can be reasonably predicted to have the effect of one or more of the following:

1. Placing the student in reasonable fear of harm to the student's person or property.
2. Causing a substantially detrimental effect on the student's physical or mental health.
3. Substantially interfering with the student's academic performance.
4. Substantially interfering with the student's ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or privileges provided by a school.

Bullying, intimidation, and/or harassment may take various forms, including without limitation one or more of the following: threats, stalking, physical violence, sexual harassment, sexual violence, theft, public humiliation, destruction of property, or retaliation for asserting or alleging an act of bullying. This list is meant to be illustrative and non-exhaustive. For purposes of this handbook, the term bullying includes harassment, hazing, intimidation, retaliation, and school violence.

Not every confrontation between or among students will be considered bullying for purposes of this policy. Incidents will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Students are encouraged to immediately report bullying. A report may be made orally or in writing to the District Complaint Manager or any staff member with whom the student is comfortable speaking (i.e.: teacher, social worker, assistant principal, or principal). Anyone who has information about actual or threatened bullying is encouraged to report it to the District Complaint Manager or any staff member. The District will not discipline a student because he or she made a complaint or report, supplied information, or otherwise participated in an investigation or proceeding, provided the individual did not make a knowingly false accusation or provide knowingly false information.

Cyber-Bullying

Cyber-bullying is the use of information and communication technologies to support deliberate, repeated, and hostile behavior intended to harm others. Cyber-bullying can be as simple as continuing to send email to someone who has said they want no further contact with the sender, but it may also include threats, sexual remarks, and pejorative labels (i.e., hate speech).

Electronic Communications

Electronic communications are  communications through any electronic device, including, but not limited to, computers, telephones, mobile phones, and any type of communication, including, but not limited to, emails, instant messages, text messages, picture messages, and websites.

In certain circumstances, the District has jurisdiction to prohibit bullying via electronic communications that originate off of District grounds, provided there is a sufficient connection between the electronic communication and the District.

Hazing

Hazing is any intentional, knowing, or reckless act directed against a student for the purpose of initiating into, affiliating with, holding office in, or maintaining membership in any organization, club, or athletic team whose members are or include other students.

Services are provided to children with disabilities and specialized learning needs identified through evaluation and eligibility procedures. Special education programs and services are provided to those with academic, communication, cognitive and physical disabilities, in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the Illinois Administrative Code. To the extent possible, the students are educated within the least restrictive environment of their school community. 

The District provides special education instruction and related services within its three schools. A student’s IEP team may recommend a student receive services in a program outside of the student's home school or District based on the nature and severity of the student's needs.in the existing school program. The Illinois School for the Deaf and Illinois School for the Visually Impaired provide educational services for children who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind or visually impaired. For additional information, please contact the Department of Student Services.

BSD2 Board Policy 6:120

Instruction - Education of Children with Disabilities

Students with disabilities who do not qualify for an individualized education program, as required by the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and implementing provisions of the School Code, may qualify for services under Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 if the child (i) has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, (ii) has a record of a physical or mental impairment, or (iii) is regarded as having a physical or mental impairment.

• Click here to review "BSD2 Board Policy 6:120 -- Instruction -- Education of Children with Disabilities" in its entirety.

Birth-to-3 Program

• Year-round and free to all participants who meet qualifying requirements
• Home visits with targeted educational supports based on family need
• Age-appropriate educational activities that promote healthy brain development and self-regulation skills
• Developmental assessments
• Referrals to community resources

Click here for more information on the BSD2 Birth-to-3 Program.

District 2 Preschool

• Must qualify based on screening results (No income guidelines)
• Licensed teaching staff
• Creative curriculum based
• Parent education and involvement opportunities provided.

Click here for more information on the BSD2 Pre-Kindergarten Program.

Pre-Kindergarten Special Education Supports 

• Must qualify for special education services
• Certified specialists
• Based on individual goals
• Annual review of goals and accommodations

Click here for more information on Pre-Kindergarten Special Education Supports.

Head Start & Early Head Start

• Operated by Metropolitan Family Services of DuPage
• Must be income eligible
• Licensed teaching staff
• Creative curriculum based
• Families receive resources based on different social needs.

Click here for more information on Head Start & Early Head Start.

The District provides counseling/social work support for any student, if needed. These professionals assist students with interventions related to academic, social, and/or personal issues.

SEL staff work together with teachers, administrators, and parents/guardians to ensure students are able to set goals, problem-solve, and resolve conflicts to achieve academic and personal success. 

Written permission from the parent/guardian is required for any ongoing counseling/social work services. Ongoing is defined as more than 8 contacts. That consent does not entitle the parent/guardian to know the contents of all that is discussed. SEL staff will inform parents/guardians of all issues that pose a health and/or safety risk.
 

Health Services oversees the administration of:

• Student health information
• Vision and hearing screenings
• Health emergencies

The District works to remove barriers to enrollment, school attendance, and school success for each student. A “homeless child” is defined as an individual who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. If you or your child are experiencing a lack of permanent, adequate, or stable housing, please reach out to the District’s homeless liaison, who will help you register and connect with other vital supports. 

Bensenville District 2 Homeless Liaison

Dustin Berman
Assistant Superintendent of Student Services
210 S. Church Road
Bensenville, IL 60106
dberman@bsd2.org 
630-766-5940 ext 1107

Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a proactive approach to promoting positive behavior throughout each of our schools. PBIS is an evidence-based, tiered framework that integrates data, systems, and practices to maximize student success. PBIS recognizes that students can only meet behavior expectations when they clearly understand what the expectations are, and know how to reach them, so behavior data is regularly analyzed by PBIS team regularly in order to identify challenging behaviors and to create goals and lesson plans for improvement.

Social-emotional learning (SEL) is an integral part of education and human development. Through SEL, students acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to develop healthy identities, manage emotions, achieve personal and collective goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain supportive relationships, and make responsible and caring decisions.

The five core competencies of social-emotional learning are designed to provide a clear framework from which to teach skills that will benefit students throughout their lives in situations ranging from school and work to families and other communities.

The 5 Core SEL Competencies

• Self-Awareness
• Self-Management
• Responsible Decision Making
• Social Awareness
• Relationship Skills

Over the past few years, District 2 has focused on incorporating SEL at the District, building, and classroom levels. Our goal is to create a learning environment where students show up eager to learn; feel a sense of connectedness to their school and teachers; and feel safe and are able to perform to their fullest potential.

District 2 addresses suicide and depression awareness in conjunction with Board of Education Policy 7:290 to provide students, parents/guardians, and employees with practices and procedures for early identification and referral of students possibly at risk of suicide.

You Are Not Alone!

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or needs someone to talk to, there are people who care and who can help.

Click here for the Safe2Help Illinois 24/7 Helpline.

District 2 participates in a statewide school safety program called Safe2Help Illinois. The goal of the Safe2Help program is to encourage students to “Seek Help Before Harm.” Its 24/7 helpline offers students a safe, confidential way to share information on school safety issues. Safe2Help Illinois aims to help prevent suicide, bullying, school violence and other threats to student safety. Safe2Help allows students to safely and confidentially connect with a trained crisis professional during their own crisis or report a potential threat. 

Students can share an alert through Safe2Help via Illinois:

• Website: www.Safe2Helpil.com
• Text: SAFE2 (72332)
• Phone: 844-4-SAFEIL (844-472-3345)
• App: Download App in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store
• Email: HELP@Safe2HelpIL.com

The following resources will also support students facing a crisis or threat:

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call - 988
• Crisis Text Line: Text - REACH to 741741
• DuPage County Health Department Crisis Line: Call - 630-627-1700
• DuPage County Health Department Behavioral Health Collaborative: Click here for crisis resources for youth and parents. 
• 211DuPage: Visit 211dupage.gov for a free confidential information and referral service that will provide a central access point to health and human services in the area 24-hours a day year-round.

Students can also reach out to school support staff at any time with any concerns.

Janet Kutter, C.S.N., M.Ed
District School Nurse
PH: 630-766-2602 ext. 4406
FX: 630-616-5408

Educational Administration Center
210. S. Church Rd.
Bensenville, IL 60106

Monday-Friday
8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Your student should not attend school with a temperature above 99 degrees. Your student should also not attend if they had a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher on the previous day. Measure temperature before giving temperature-reducing medication to your child.

Your child should not attend school if any of these respiratory virus symptoms are present:

• Fever of 100.4 F or greater or chills
• Cough, if new
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue from unknown cause
• Muscle or body aches from unknown cause
• Headache (new and either moderate or severe)
• New loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea

Students and staff can return to work only after their symptoms are mild and improving and they have been fever free for 24 hours.

For everyone’s safety, District 2 follows guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) whenever a student presents symptoms of illness. Students will be sent home following IDPH guidance for exclusion from school. Diseases are reported to the DuPage County Health Department as mandated by IDPH.

Help Control Flu Season

Getting flu shots for the family is the best defense against the cold and flu season. Please do not send your child to school if he/she is ill. Typical influenza illness includes fever (usually 100-103 degrees F in adults, and often even higher in children) and respiratory symptoms such as cough, sore throat, and a runny or stuffy nose, as well as headache, muscle aches, and extreme fatigue.

Other Times Your Child Should Stay Home From School

• Antibiotics: If an antibiotic is ordered by your doctor, your child should be on it for at least 24 hours before returning to school. 
• Vomiting and/or Diarrhea: Any child who vomits during the night and/or before school should not come to school.
• Pain: If your child complains of pain that is persistent, contact your doctor. If your child complains of an ear ache, consult your doctor.
• Eye irritation: If your child is suspected of having pink eye or conjunctivitis, they will be sent home. It is easily spread to others.
• Rash: Do not send your child to school with a rash. A doctor needs to determine if the child can or cannot be in school and if the rash is contagious. (Please have the doctor write a note indicating what type of rash and that the child is not contagious and can return to school.)
• Asthma: Do not send your child to school if he or she is having difficulty breathing prior to school, or taking an inhaler every 4-6 hours.

Physicals, Dental & Vision

For more information, please contact the office that most interests you.

Physicals & Immunizations

ADDISON FAMILY HEALTH CENTER

• ADDRESS: 1111 W. Lake St., Addison, IL 60101 (Located in the lower level of the Health Department.)
• PHONE: 630-628-1811  
• FAX: 630-628-1501
  • Public aid/Medicaid accepted
  • Languages: English, and Spanish 

DUPAGE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

• PHONE: 630-682-7400
  • Immunization Clinic only
  • Public aid accepted.
  • $15 per immunization without insurance.
  • Languages: English, Se habla español

DUPAGE MEDICAL GROUP -- ELMHURST PEDIATRICS

• ADDRESS: 152 N Addison, Suite 200, Elmhurst
• PHONE: 630-832-3100 
• FAX:  630-832-1604
  • Public aid accepted
  • Languages: English

KIDCARE MEDICAL CENTER

• ADDRESS: 2055 Army Trail Road  Suite 104  Addison
• PHONE: 630-599-5450 
• FAX: 630-705-1049
  • Public aid accepted
  • Physical exam $30 without insurance, includes immunizations
  • Immunizations $10 each with no insurance
  • Languages: English and Spanish

MELROSE PARK FAMILY HEALTH CENTER

• ADDRESS: 8321 West North Ave., Melrose Park, IL
• PHONE: 708-681-2298
• FAX: 708-681-2398
  • Public aid accepted
  • Cost of physical exam on sliding scale with no insurance
  • Languages: English and Spanish

MID AMERICAN MEDICAL CENTER

• ADDRESS: 639 W. North Ave, Villa Park, IL
• PHONE: 630-516-0960 
• FAX: 630-516-0951
  • No public aid accepted.
  • Walk-ins welcome
  • Physical exam $35- without insurance
  • Immunization $20 each with no insurance
  • Languages: English, Spanish, and Arabic

VNA HEALTH CARE

• ADDRESS: 28 N. York Road, Bensenville
• PHONE: 630-892-4355
• FAX: 630-482-8171
  • Languages: English and Spanish

ALLKIDS

• WEBSITE: www.allkidscovered.com
• PHONE: 1-866-ALL-KIDS (1-866-255-5437)
  • AllKids is a complete healthcare program for every uninsured child in Illinois, regardless of income or immigration status.  It covers doctor visits, hospital visits, dental care, vision care, prescription drugs, mental health services and more.  Monthly premiums and co-pays are determined on a sliding scale, depending upon household income.

HEALTH CONNECT 

• PHONE: 1-877-912-1999
  • Cuotas sujetas a cambiar

Dental

If you do not have a dentist, the following resources may be of assistance:

CHICAGO DENTAL SOCIETY

• PHONE: 312-836-7300
  • Provides names of dentists who are accepting new patients; no reduced fees

DENTA QUEST

• WEBSITE: www.dentaquestgov.com
• PHONE: 1-888-286-2447
  • Referral service for dentists accepting public aid.

Dentists accepting public aid:

BRENTWOOD FAMILY DENTAL

• ADDRESS: 1145 S. York Road, Bensenville
• PHONE: 630-694-4937
• FAX: 630-694-9953

FAMILIA DENTAL

• ADDRESS: 200 W Lake St, Addison
• PHONE: 630-628-3115
• FAX: 630-628-3116
  • Languages: English and Spanish

SMILE TOWN

• ADDRESS: 42 W Lake St, Addison

• PHONE: 630-333-1065

• FAX: 630-333-1069
  • Languages: English and Spanish

HAPPY TOOTH

• ADDRESS: 130 N Addison Ave, Elmhurst

• PHONE: 630-834-4140

• FAX: 630-834-4577
  • Languages: English, Se habla español

MALLARD DENTAL

• ADDRESS: 33 S. Addison Rd. Addison Suite 101

• PHONE: 630-834-4343

• FAX: 630-834-6308
  • Languages: English and Spanish

CHILDREN’S TO ADOLESCENCE

• ADDRESS: 2500 Higgins Suite 660, Hoffman Estates (also located in Niles)
• PHONE: 847-885-1095
  • Specialty dentist only; must have a referral
  • Languages: English and Spanish

Vision

BENSENVILLE EYE CARE

• PHONE: 630-860-5066
• FAX: 630-860-5075
• ADDRESS: 117 W. Main St., Bensenville, IL 60106
  • Public Aid accepted
  • Languages: English and Spanish

DUPAGE OPTICAL

• ADDRESS: 207 S. Addison Road, Addison, IL 60101

• PHONE: 630-279-8866

• FAX: 630-279-2609
  • Public Aid accepted
  • Languages : English, Spanish, and Korean

LOOKSHARP

• ADDRESS: 373 N. Wood Dale Rd, Wood Dale, IL 60191

• PHONE: 630-422-1413

• FAX: 630-422-1454
  • Accepts Medicaid.
  • Languages: English, Polish, and conversational Spanish

WALMART -- ELMHURST

• ADDRESS: 900 S Rt. 83 Villa Park, Elmhurst
• PHONE: 630-530-5303
• FAX: 630-530-1744
  • Public Aid accepted
  • Languages: English, Se habla español

WALMART -- NORTH LAKE

• ADDRESS: 137 W North Ave., North Lake

• PHONE: 708-409-0047

• FAX: 708-409-0209
  • Public Aid accepted
  • Languages: English, Se habla español

Head lice are often a fact of life for school aged children. While inconvenient, head lice cause no medical harm and can be effectively treated. Students will not be excluded from school due to head lice. The Illinois Dept. of Public Health, Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Illinois State Board of Education all support children remaining in school. 

The Health Office Nurse will examine a student and notify the parent/guardian of head lice if it has been identified. Students may be released from school at the discretion of the parent/guardian for treatment but it is not required. Education and information will be provided for the treatment and prevention of head lice to parents/guardians. 
 

A student who is absent from school, or whose physician, physician assistant or licensed advanced practice registered nurse anticipates his or her absence from school, because of a medical condition may be eligible for instruction in the student’s home or hospital.

Appropriate educational services from qualified staff will begin no later than five school days after receiving a written statement from a physician, physician assistant, or licensed advanced practice registered nurse. Instructional or related services for a student receiving special education services will be determined by the student’s individualized education program.

A student who is unable to attend school because of pregnancy will be provided home instruction, correspondence courses, or other courses of instruction before (1) the birth of the child when the student’s physician, physician assistant, or licensed advanced practice nurse indicates, in writing, that she is medically unable to attend regular classroom instruction, and (2) for up to 3 months after the child’s birth or a miscarriage.

For information on home or hospital instruction, contact: 

Dustin Berman, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services
210 S. Church Road 
Bensenville, IL 60106
dberman@bsd2.org
630-766-5940 ext 1107

Medical Emergencies

In the event a parent/guardian cannot be contacted in a medical emergency, the emergency telephone number(s) listed in the student’s registration information will be used. Paramedics may be called and the child may be taken to the hospital if, in the opinions of school personnel, the student needs immediate medical attention. It is important that parents/guardians keep registration information, including emergency contact information, up to date.

Nothing in this policy shall prohibit any school employee from providing emergency assistance to students, including administering medicine in an emergency.

Administration of Medication to Students

Students should not take medication during school hours or during school-related activities unless it is necessary for a student’s health and well-being. When a student’s licensed health care provider and parent/guardian believe that it is necessary for the student to take medication during school hours or school-related activities, the parent/guardian must request that the school dispense the medication to the child and otherwise follow the District’s procedures on dispensing medication.

No District employee shall administer to any student, or supervise a student’s self-administration of, any prescription or non-prescription medication until a completed and signed School Medication Authorization (SMA) form is submitted by the student’s parent/guardian.

Click here for the School Medication Authorization Form.

No student shall possess or consume any prescription or non-prescription medication on school grounds or at a school-related function other than as provided for in this policy and its implementing procedures.

Nothing in this policy shall prohibit any school employee from providing emergency assistance to students, including administering medication, in an emergency situation.

Click here for Physical, Vision & Dental Examination Forms.

Your child must meet certain health requirements under Illinois law. These laws are adopted to protect your child’s health and the health of the entire community.

The requirements are:

• Pre-School: (1) Health examination on the appropriate state form, including screening for lead, TB and diabetes. (2) Proof of updated immunizations. Your health care provider should review the immunization records to ensure the required immunizations are up to date.
   
• Kindergarten: (1) Health examination on the appropriate state form, including screening for lead, TB and diabetes. (2) Proof of updated immunizations. (3) Proof of Dental exam. (4) Proof of Vision exam. Your health care provider should review the immunization records to ensure the required immunizations are up to date.
   
• First Grade: No new items needed unless you have been notified by the school health office. If attending a public school for the first time, students must present proof of: (1) Health examination on the appropriate state form, including screening for TB and diabetes. (2) Proof of updated immunizations. (3) Proof of Dental exam. (4) Proof of Vision exam. Your health care provider should review the immunization records to ensure the required immunizations are up to date.
   
• Second Grade: Proof of Dental Exam. No other items needed unless you have been notified by the school health office.
   
• Third, Fourth and Fifth Grades: No new items needed unless you have been notified by the school health office.
   
• Sixth Grade: (1) Health examination on the appropriate state form including screening for TB and diabetes. (2) Proof of updated immunizations. (3) Proof of Dental exam.   Your health care provider should review the immunization records to ensure the required immunizations are up to date.
   
• Seventh and Eighth Grades: No new items needed unless you have been notified by the school health office.

• Transfer students: Proof of required child health examination on the appropriate state form and proof of updated immunizations within 7 days of registration.  Proof of a vision exam is required of all students entering an Illinois school for the first time.
   
• Sports:  Students participating in sports need to have a yearly sports physical (IHSA forms are available from the coach, school nurse or your doctor). The sports physical is not acceptable as the required child health examination form required for enrollment, but the required health examination form is acceptable for both mandated requirement and sports if the area interscholastic sports is marked yes.

Click here for the sports physical form.

Your child’s school year will start best if required information/forms are provided to your child’s home school before the start of the school year.

If you have any questions or need resources, please contact the health office at your child's school for information.

Health Examination & Immunization Data

On or before December 1 of each year, the school district makes publicly available the immunization data they are required to submit to the State Board of Education by November 15. Immunization data made publicly available must be identical to the data the school district or school has reported to the State Board of Education.

Click here for the District's latest health examination and immunization data.

Each year Illinois Schools are mandated  by the Child Vision and Hearing Test Act of Illinois to perform vision and hearing screenings in the school setting.  These screenings are performed by a state approved vision and hearing screening technician.  BSD2 starts these screenings as soon as possible in the school year, so that students will be provided an optimum educational experience.  If your child does not pass these screenings you will be informed and asked to complete the  referral form sent home by the appropriate medical provider.  Please return the completed referral form to your school's health office as soon as completed.

Illinois mandates hearing screenings for all students in preschool and grades K-3; for all students receiving special education services; for teacher or parent referrals; and for transfer students. Vision screenings are mandated for students in preschool and grades K, 2, and 8; for all students receiving special education services; for teacher or parent referrals; and for transfer students.

The parent or legal guardian of a student may object to hearing or vision screening tests for their children on religious grounds.  If a religious objection is made, a written and signed statement from the parent or legal guardian detailing such objections must be presented to your child’s school. 

Vision and hearing screenings are not substitutes for a complete eye and ear examination by an appropriate doctor. Your child will not be required to undergo this vision screening if an optometrist or ophthalmologist has completed and signed a report form indicating that an examination has been administered within the previous 12 months and that evaluation is on file at the school. Your child will not be required to undergo this hearing screening if an audiologist has completed and signed a report form indicating that an examination has been administered within the previous 12 months and that evaluation is on file at the school. Vision and hearing screenings are not an option. If a vision or hearing examination report is not on file at the school for your child and your child is in the mandated age, grade, or group, your child will be screened.
 

The District promotes student wellness, including good nutrition and physical activity. You can learn more about this in Board Policy 6:50.