Making Practices Public
CBSD is committed to sharing information about district processes, programs and initiatives with the Central Bucks community. This page will be updated as more resources begun available. Email information@cbsd.org with feedback or suggestions for possible topics to add.
Kindergarten Early Entry Process
Central Bucks School District’s process—steps, assessments, and criteria—for applying for early kindergarten entrance.
Full-Day K Pioneer Schools
How CBSD will pilot full-day kindergarten in six elementary schools during the 2025-26 school year to prepare for universal implementation in 2026-27.
K-12 Health Education
An overview of the health education currently delivered to students in CBSD.
Pathways for Effective Communication
Directing questions and/or concerns to the appropriate person(s) encourages greater collaboration and streamlines answering questions and alleviating concerns.
Community Resources
A comprehensive list of community supports, from children's services to clothing to employment to food to veterans assistance and much more.
Housing Resources
Are you experiencing homelessness a housing crisis?
Homework Near Observances
Following a practice that began the 2024-25 school year, the district has again developed a year-long calendar of observances that provides guidelines on when no homework or summative tasks should be due.
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Leaders Leading Together
The roles and responsibilities of CBSD's executive leadership team of administrators.
On Campus Speech and Expression
This resource presents basic scenarios regarding actions or statements that may implicate constitutional guarantees and/or limits and supplements
our policies. It does not supplant CBSD policies or administrative regulations
Planning for Grade Realignment
Beginning in the 2026-27 school year, CBSD will move to a more traditional alignment of grades. Sixth grade will be moved out of elementary to middle schools and ninth grade will be moved from middle school to high school.
One-Page 2025-26 Calendar
All of the 2025-26 district-wide observances and closures at a glance.
School Schedule Changes
CBSD announces school closings, delayed openings, early dismissals and Flexible Instructional Days due to weather or other emergencies in several ways.
Flexible Instructional Days
A Flexible Instructional Day (FID) occurs when CBSD schools and administration buildings close due to weather conditions or other factors, and student learning continues as a remote learning day in an asynchronous environment with scheduled live support available.
Addressing Grief in Children
Grieving does not have a timeline, and schools and families should be aware of anniversaries, birthdays, developmental milestones, and
other factors that could affect students months or years after the loss.
CBSD Stands Against Discrimination
CBSD is unwavering in its commitment to creating environments that are welcoming, respectful, and supportive for all students, staff, and community members.
Title IX Information
At CBSD, we strive to provide an equal opportunity for all students to achieve their maximum potential through the programs and activities offered in the schools without discrimination.
Title IX: 2020 Regulations
Processes and procedures for reporting and resolving grievances per the 2020 regulations.
Guidelines for Professional Staff Hiring
These guidelines articulate how professional staff members' salaries will be determined upon hire and apply only to professional staff members hired on/after Jan. 1, 2025.
Update the Eight
The district is focused on developing and maintaining a comprehensive, multi-year capital plan. The plan includes addressing the significant needs at eight CBSD elementary schools: Barclay, Buckingham, Doyle, Gayman, Kutz, Linden, Titus, and Warwick.
Artificial Intelligence in CBSD
CBSD seeks to be forward-thinking about AI; our mission statement stresses the importance of life-long learning. At the same time, we wish to be deliberate and thoughtful about how AI might be utilized responsibly, ethically and strategically throughout our school system.
Guidance for Responding to ICE in Schools
CBSD is committed to being a safe, secure and welcoming district. While all school districts must comply with federal law, CBSD has taken steps to ensure we protect all students.
PSSM Survey
CBSD administered the Psychological Sense of School Membership (PSSM) belonging
survey to students in grades 5 through 12 in October and November 2024.