Policy 409-R Tutoring for Pay Regulations
I. Definitions
In accordance with Policy 409, Tutoring for Pay, the following procedures will be adhered to:
A. Definition of students – Teachers may not accept tutoring payment for students who are in their classrooms during the current school year.
1. The summer months are not defined as part of the current school year.
2. However, if teachers are under contract to teach summer school or extended school year, they may not tutor for pay those students who are assigned to them during that time.
B. If teachers are assigned students at several grade levels, they may not tutor for pay during any of the grades. (Ex. A high school band teacher may not tutor high school band students).
C. Recommendations for private tutors: If teachers make recommendations of private tutors or institutions that are not on the district tutor list, they should recommend a broad spectrum of possibilities. Staff must notify parents that these recommendations are not district employees; therefore, District 284 has not conducted background checks or verified licensure.
D. Tutoring for pay must occur outside the contracted work day.
E. Teachers must obtain approval from Community Ed prior to using building spaces, including their own classroom, for the purposes of tutoring.
F. WPS teachers on the district tutor list may use their district-issued devices (laptop and/or iPad) and email address when tutoring WPS students. Teachers may not use district devices, email or other communication platforms to create and/or disseminate advertising materials for their own purposes, including tutoring. If a parent or guardian inquires about tutoring services, teachers may refer parents to the district tutoring list.
Adoption and Amendment History
- Adopted: December 8, 2003
- Amended: May 10, 2004
- Amended: October 9, 2006
- Amended: July 11, 2016
- Amended: Feb 11, 2026
- Last Reviewed: Feb 11, 2026