Staff Forms

Absence Forms

• Absence Approval Form (For Non-Certified Staff)

• Teacher Absence Approval Form

DEA

• Application for Schedule B-Extra Curricular Student Club
• Class Size and Composition Request Form
• Contract Adjustment Form
• Employee School Choice Application
• Professional Organization Reimbursement Request Form
• Sick Leave Bank Application

Travel

Conference Forms

• • Conference Attendance Process Document & Form (updated December 9, 2024)
  • Conference Reimbursement Form: Effective July 1, 2026
  • Conference Reimbursement Form: Effective January 1, 2026

Mileage Forms

•  Mileage Form: Effective July 1. 2026
•  Mileage Form: Effective January 1, 2026

Professional Development (Out-of-State) Follow the process below to request approval for PD hours out-of-state college coursework or PD offered by an unapproved provider:

• • PRIOR to registering, complete and submit to Andrea Barry (abarry@dps61.org) the Approved PD Provider Activity Summary/Request Form.
  • Within two weeks of completing the PD, provide supporting documents (such as): 
    • college coursework transcripts
    • out-of-state conference certificate of participation - must include total hours attended

Upon receipt, the request form + documents will be reviewed for approval. If approved, employee will receive a registration link to PD+ (link will be active for 48-hours). Once registration is complete in PD+, a survey will be added to your PD+ account. PD hours will be in your account once the survey is submitted. Illinois Approved Professional Development Providers

Non-Public Consultation

In compliance with federal guidelines, DPS consults with eligible and participating non-public schools that qualify for federal funds. 

• Non-Public Conference Attendance Procedures
• Non-Public Request for Payment for Conference Related Expenses
• Non-Public Conference Reimbursement Form
• Non-Public Stipend Sheet
• W-9

Grant Management

• Grants Management Handbook
• Account Code Quick Reference (Title I and Title II)
• Grant Stipend Sheet

Employee Injury/Assault 

• Employee Injury Form
• Employee Assault Form

Student Accident Forms 

• • Claim Forms: English / Spanish
  • Student Accident Report Form
  • Application for Student Accident Insurance (Voluntary)
  • Voluntary Student Accident Insurance Program Brochure

Tuition Reimbursement Request Forms

• Tuition Reimbursement Request Form - Certified Staff
• 2nd Masters Tuition Reimbursement Request Form - Certified Staff
• Tuition Reimbursement Request Form - Teaching Assistants

• Tuition Reimbursement Request Form - Dual Credit

Building Access

• Building Access / Prox Card or Security Code Request Form

General District Complaint Form

• Human Resource Complaint Form