Alexandria City Public Schools, VA

Strategy & Accountability Committee Meeting - 3:00 p.m.

Operational Excellence Committee Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

Governance Committee Meeting - 7:30 a.m.

The Alexandria City Public Schools Governance Committee will meet via Zoom to approve minutes, elect a Chair and Vice Chair, and review proposed changes to several policies and regulations, including hazard reporting, building management, energy conservation, and home instruction. The committee will also discuss board processes, individual learning, and school board election reform.

• Approve minutes from June 5, 2026 meeting
• Elect Chair and Vice Chair per Policy BCE
• Review policy revisions: EBAA, EBAA-R, EC, EC-R, FA-R, LBD
• Discuss School Board Election Reform
• Review Policy Revision Schedule

School Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Alexandria City School Board will consider adopting a revised FY 2027 Combined Funds Budget that adds $1.1 million in state revenue and matching expenditures for staff bonus payments. The board will also vote on a consent calendar that includes a contract award for the 1701 N. Beauregard 5th Floor Renovation, personnel actions, and several community donations. Public comments are scheduled, and the board may convene closed meetings if needed.

• Adoption of Revised FY 2027 Combined Funds Budget with $1.1M additional state revenue and $1.1M in staff bonus expenditures
• Award contract for 1701 N. Beauregard 5th Floor Renovation
• Personnel actions for July 6 through August 21, 2026 (confidential)
• Community donations: cell phone pouches, lunch debt (Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Anderson), backpacks & school supplies (Sage Water, Jen Walker Team, Bill Page Toyota & Kids In Need Foundation)
• VSBA Media Honor Roll nomination and School Board member assignments for 2026-27

Budget Advisory Committee Meeting - 7:00 p.m.

The Alexandria City Public Schools Budget Advisory Committee is holding a routine meeting to approve its posted agenda and the minutes from its June 23, 2026 meeting. No budget decisions or discussions are listed on this agenda.

• Approve the August 25, 2026 meeting agenda
• Review and approve minutes from the June 23, 2026 Budget Advisory Committee meeting

City-ACPS Ad Hoc Committee on School Board Election - 6:00 p.m.

The City-ACPS Ad Hoc Committee on School Board Election is meeting to consider adopting its agenda and reviewing background materials, including a City Council resolution creating the committee and a School Board resolution proposing changes to the election cycle and terms. The School Board resolution references years of prior discussion and public input on this topic.

• Adoption of the posted agenda
• Review of City Resolution 3393 creating the committee
• Review of 2024 School Board resolution to adjust election cycle and terms
• Reference to public hearing (April 20, 2023) and survey (April 2023)
• Memo from School Board Chair Dr. Michelle Rief requesting the joint committee

Athletic Hall of Fame Advisory Committee Meeting - 6:30 p.m.

The Athletic Hall of Fame Advisory Committee is meeting via Zoom to handle procedural items: approving the posted agenda and reviewing the minutes from the June 1, 2026 meeting for approval. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Approval of the August 17, 2026 meeting agenda
• Review and approval of June 1, 2026 meeting minutes

School Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

This meeting is solely for the School Board to convene a closed session. No public business items or decisions are on the agenda. The meeting will not be broadcast.

• Closed session under Virginia Code 2.2-3712

School Board Organizational Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The School Board met to organize for the 2026-27 year, electing Christopher Harris as Chair and Alexander Crider Scioscia as Vice Chair. The board approved the meeting calendar, financial delegation of authority, and policy updates from the 2026 legislative session.

• Election of Christopher Harris as School Board Chair
• Election of Alexander Crider Scioscia as Vice Chair
• Approval of 2026-27 School Board Meeting Calendar
• Approval of Delegation of Authority for Financial Functions
• Approval of 2026 Legislative Session Policy Updates

The Alexandria City School Board held its organizational meeting, electing Christopher Harris as Chair and Alexander Crider Scioscia as Vice Chair, both unanimously. The board approved the consent calendar, including appointments and policy updates, and adopted the Code of Ethics. The FY28 Budget Development Calendar was postponed to the next meeting.

• Elected Christopher Harris as School Board Chair (9-0)
• Elected Alexander Crider Scioscia as Vice Chair (9-0)
• Approved consent calendar including clerk appointments, advisory committee appointments, and policy updates (9-0)
• Adopted Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct (9-0)
• Postponed FY28 Budget Development Calendar to next meeting (9-0)
• Convened closed meeting for legal and personnel matters (9-0)

Budget Advisory Committee Meeting - 7:00 p.m.

The Budget Advisory Committee will meet via Zoom to review meeting minutes and a draft joint memo between the BAC and BFAAC.

• Approval of June 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of BAC-BFAAC Joint Memo draft

School Board Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

This meeting is largely procedural. The School Board adopted the agenda, appointed Drs. Grace Taylor, Clinton Page, and Pierrette Finney as superintendent designees, and then convened a closed session to discuss personnel matters and a student transfer request. The meeting adjourned after certifying the closed session.

• Appointment of Dr. Grace Taylor, Dr. Clinton Page, and Dr. Pierrette Finney as division superintendent designees
• Closed session to discuss personnel matters (Code of Virginia §2.2-3711(A)(1))
• Closed session to discuss a student transfer request involving a scholastic record (Code of Virginia §2.2-3711(A)(2))
• Adoption of the meeting agenda as published
• Certification that the closed meeting complied with Virginia FOIA

The School Board met and approved the meeting agenda and the consent calendar, which included appointing Dr. Pierrette Finney, Dr. Clinton Page, and Dr. Grace Taylor as designees of the Division Superintendent. The Board then convened a closed session to discuss personnel matters, a student transfer request, and legal consultation, and certified the closed meeting as lawful. The meeting adjourned at 7:44 p.m.

• Adopted the meeting agenda as published (5-0).
• Approved the Consent Calendar, appointing Dr. Pierrette Finney, Dr. Clinton Page, and Dr. Grace Taylor as designees of the Division Superintendent (5-0).
• Convened a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters, a student transfer request, and legal consultation (5-0).
• Certified that the closed meeting complied with Virginia law (6-0).

Joint City Council / School Board Subcommittee Meeting - 5:00 p.m.

The Joint City Council / School Board Subcommittee will convene to approve the agenda and prior meeting minutes, discuss the City of Alexandria Paratransit Program, and review the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 workplan and calendar.

• Approval of agenda and May 18, 2026 meeting summary
• Discussion: City of Alexandria Paratransit Program Overview
• Review: Proposed FY27 Work Plan and Calendar

School Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The School Board is reviewing grant applications for the 2026–27 school year to secure federal funding for academic excellence and teacher retention. The meeting also includes reports from the Superintendent and various advisory committees.

• Request for $4,069,261.51 in Title I, Part A funds to support nine ACPS schools
• Request for $638,453.69 in Title II, Part A funds for teacher recruitment and retention
• Request for $729,437.86 in Title III, Part A funds for English learner proficiency
• Approval of personnel actions for the period of May 19 through May 29, 2026
• Recognition of James K. Polk Elementary School and Virginia Teach For Tomorrow

The Alexandria City School Board approved the FY2027 Combined Funds budget of $371,066,279 for the Operating Fund and the FY2027-2036 Capital Improvement Program budget of $282,272,900. Both votes were 8-1, with Abdulahi Abdalla voting no. The board also approved the consent calendar, including personnel actions, grant applications, and advisory committee appointments, and approved ACPS 2030 Year 2 strategy adjustments.

• Approved FY2027-2036 Capital Improvement Program budget of $282,272,900 (8-1)
• Approved FY2027 Combined Funds budget with $371,066,279 Operating Fund (8-1)
• Approved ACPS 2030 Year 2 strategy adjustments (8-0)
• Approved consent calendar including personnel actions, grants, and appointments (9-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda as published (8-0)
• Convened closed meeting for legal consultation and contract discussion (9-0)

Budget Advisory Committee Meeting - 6:30 p.m.

This meeting of the Budget Advisory Committee includes approval of the agenda and minutes from the prior meeting. The main substantive item is discussion of a draft 2025-26 end-of-year report. No budget decisions or financial actions are on the agenda.

• Approve agenda for June 9, 2026 meeting
• Approve minutes from April 10, 2026 meeting
• Discuss draft 2025-26 Budget Advisory Committee End-of-Year Report

Work Session - 6:00 p.m.

The School Board will review, discuss, and vote on co-sponsored add/delete requests for the FY 2027 Combined Funds and FY 2027-36 Capital Improvement Program budgets. The Superintendent also proposes funding 2.0 FTE Afghan Family Liaison positions through reductions from the Management Services account and division-wide Travel accounts.

• Vote on FY 2027 Combined Funds budget add/delete requests
• Vote on FY 2027-36 Capital Improvement Program add/delete requests
• Proposal to fund 2.0 FTE Afghan Family Liaison positions
• Reductions from School Board's Management Services account
• Reductions from division-wide Travel accounts

The Alexandria City School Board held a work session to discuss 45 add/delete proposals for the FY 2027 budget and Capital Improvement Program. Board members voted informally on several proposals, supporting cuts to School Board office contracts, membership dues, and staff travel, while rejecting most other proposed deletions. The board also supported adding a central office staffing benchmarking study, an Advanced Academic Services position, and funding for Communities in Schools. No formal decisions were made; the budget is scheduled for adoption at the June 11 meeting.

• Supported deleting $57,000 in School Board office contracts and purchased services (9-0)
• Supported deleting $127,000 including contracts, membership dues, and staff travel (9-0)
• Rejected deleting Executive Director of Support Operations (1-8)
• Rejected deleting one Afghan Liaison position (1-8)
• Rejected reviewing central office positions for additional deletions (4-5)
• Supported adding a central office staffing benchmarking study (9-0)
• Rejected deleting one Technology Services FTE (5-3-1)
• Supported adding 1.0 Advanced Academic Services position (8-1)

Governance Committee Meeting - 8:00 AM

The Arlington County Public Schools Governance Committee will meet at 1340 Braddock Place in Alexandria to approve minutes from the May 15, 2026 meeting and review proposed policy revisions, including updates required by the 2026 Virginia Legislative session. The committee will also discuss division legislative priorities and receive informational briefings on policy changes.

• Approve minutes from May 15, 2026 meeting
• Review proposed policy revisions tied to equity audit and strategic plan
• Receive 2026 legislative bundle updates for July 9, 2026 Organizational Meeting
• Discuss 2026 VSBA Legislative Positions

Board Development - 6:00 p.m.

The School Board will convene a closed session to discuss the appointment of prospective candidates and the performance of specific public employees. Following that, the board will hold an open development session to discuss the agenda-setting process, board meeting performance standards, and agenda-setting planning. No votes on substantive matters are scheduled; the session is procedural and developmental.

• Closed meeting under Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(1) for personnel appointments and employee performance
• Board Development presentation on the agenda setting process (attached PDF)
• Discussion of board meeting performance standards
• Agenda setting planning with handout on standard agenda items per month

The Alexandria City Public Schools School Board held a development session focused on improving meeting effectiveness, including agenda-setting processes and performance metrics. No substantive policy decisions were made; the board discussed goals and engaged in planning activities for the 2026-27 school year. The board also convened a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters, which was certified as compliant with Virginia law.

• Convened closed meeting for personnel discussions (5-0)
• Certified closed meeting compliance with Virginia FOIA (6-0)

Advanced Academic Services Advisory Committee Meeting - 7:00 p.m.

The Advanced Academic Services Advisory Committee will meet via Zoom to adopt the agenda, review a draft of its 2025-26 End of Year Report, and consider public comments received during the school year regarding topics such as math acceleration, budget cuts, and gifted service models. The committee will also approve minutes from its May 28 meeting and the final approved EOY report.

• Adoption of meeting agenda for June 4, 2026
• Review of draft 2025-26 AASAC End of Year Report
• Public comments on math acceleration, AAS budget cuts, gifted service model, and reduction of funded AAS positions
• Approval of minutes from May 28, 2026 AASAC meeting
• Approval of final 2025-26 AASAC End of Year Report

Operational Excellence Committee Meeting - 7:30 a.m.

The Arlington Public Schools Operational Excellence Committee will meet via Zoom on June 2, 2026, primarily to discuss an end-of-year summary of accomplishments and plans for the 2026-27 school year, and to discuss the implementation of the Process and Project Leads model. The agenda also includes procedural items such as approval of minutes from the May 5 meeting and an advisory committee appointment as information only.

• Approval of minutes from May 5, 2026 meeting
• Advisory Committee Appointments – Scioscia (information item)
• End of Year Summary – review of 2025-26 accomplishments and next steps
• Discussion of Process and Project Leads model implementation
• Committee Meeting Schedule update (dates through June 2026)

The Operational Excellence Committee approved the minutes of a prior meeting and decided to forward a resignation request from an advisory committee to the full Board. The committee also reviewed its 2025-26 accomplishments and next steps, and scheduled its next meeting for the fall.

• Approved meeting minutes as drafted (3-0)
• Forwarded advisory committee resignation request to the Board

Athletic Hall of Fame Advisory Committee Meeting - 6:30 p.m.

The Athletic Hall of Fame Advisory Committee will meet to conduct procedural business. The agenda includes the review and approval of minutes from the May 4, 2026 meeting.

• Review of May 4, 2026 meeting minutes

Advanced Academic Services Advisory Committee Meeting - 6:30 p.m.

The Advanced Academic Services Advisory Committee will meet to adopt the agenda and discuss several attachments, including a draft 2025-26 end-of-year report, the prior year 2024-25 annual report, and approved minutes from previous meetings. A staff update presentation is also scheduled. No votes or concrete actions are listed; the meeting is primarily informational and procedural.

• Adoption of meeting agenda for May 28, 2026
• Review of 2025-26 AASAC End of Year Report - DRAFT
• Review of Prior Year 2024-25 AASAC Annual Report
• Approval of minutes from April 13, 2026 and May 11, 2026 meetings
• Staff update presentation

School Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The School Board is meeting to adopt the agenda, recognize award recipients, hear superintendent and student reports, and receive public comments. The board will then vote on a consent calendar that includes personnel actions, a world language textbook adoption, and the 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees, and may convene a closed meeting.

• World language textbook adoption approved via consent calendar
• 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees approved: includes 1954 George Washington HS Boys Crew Team and others
• Personnel actions for May 4–15, 2026 approved (confidential report)
• Anne R. Lipnick Awards for Specialized Instruction presented to staff in multiple categories
• Nurture. Educate. Inspire. (NEI) Awards given to licensed specialists

The Alexandria City Public Schools School Board approved the consent calendar, which included personnel actions, a world language textbook adoption, 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees, policy revisions, and the selection of 2026-27 student representatives. The board also adopted a resolution supporting National Gun Violence Awareness Day. No items were pulled from the consent calendar, and no closed meeting was held until the end of the session for student disciplinary matters.

• Adopted agenda as published (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar including personnel actions, textbook adoption, Athletic Hall of Fame inductees, policy revisions, and student representative selection (6-0)
• Adopted resolution on National Gun Violence Awareness Day (7-0)
• Convened closed meeting for student disciplinary matters (7-0)
• Certified closed meeting (6-0)

Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting - 4:30 p.m.

The Special Education Advisory Committee is meeting to conduct the Anne R. Lipnick Awards for Specialized Instruction. The event includes a reception and awards ceremony at 1340 Braddock Place in Alexandria.

• Anne R. Lipnick Awards for Specialized Instruction ceremony
• Awards presentation at the School Board Meeting

Work Session - 6:00 p.m.

The School Board will conduct its second work session to discuss the Superintendent's adjusted FY 2027 Capital Fund (CF) and FY 2027-36 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) budgets. The board will also convene a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters, specifically the performance and appointment of a public employee. The meeting is a discussion session; no votes are scheduled.

• Second work session on Superintendent's Adjusted FY 2027 CF and FY 2027-36 CIP budgets
• Closed meeting for personnel matters (performance and appointment of a specific public employee)
• Board will certify the closed meeting after convening

The School Board held a work session to discuss the adjusted FY 2027 Combined Funds and FY 2027-2036 CIP budgets. No formal decisions were made; the session was for discussion only. The board reviewed a plan to reduce 12.5 central office positions, discussed potential cost savings, and considered a request for $350K in contingency funds for Communities in Schools. The board also convened a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters and certified the closed meeting.

• Convened closed meeting for personnel discussion (8-0)
• Certified closed meeting compliance with FOIA (6-0)

School Health Advisory Board - 6:30 p.m.

The School Health Advisory Board will meet to approve the agenda and review minutes from a prior organizational meeting. The session is scheduled for May 19, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the ACHS Rotunda.

• Approval of the May 19, 2026 agenda
• Review of September 30, 2026 organizational meeting minutes

Joint City Council / School Board Subcommittee Meeting - 5:00 p.m.

This joint subcommittee meeting of the City Council and School Board will approve the agenda and minutes from March 23, 2026. Discussion topics include student generation and enrollment projections, as well as youth employment initiatives such as the Summer Youth Employment Program and a pilot high school fellowship. The subcommittee will also plan future meeting topics and review the remaining 2026 workplan.

• Approval of meeting minutes from March 23, 2026 Joint CCSB Subcommittee Meeting
• Discussion of student generation and enrollment projections (2,035 KB attachment)
• Discussion of youth employment: Summer Youth Employment Program, A.L.E.X. Pilot High School Fellowship Program, and Alexandria Youth Employment & CTE Initiative
• Review of remaining 2026 workplan

CANCELLED: Advanced Academic Services Advisory Committee Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

This meeting of the Advanced Academic Services Advisory Committee has been cancelled and will be rescheduled. The agenda included items that would have been discussed, such as approval of minutes and a draft end-of-year report.

• Meeting cancelled; items included adoption of meeting agenda
• Review and approval of minutes from May 11, 2026 work session
• Review and approval of minutes from March 9, 2026 meeting
• Review of 2025-26 end-of-year report draft
• Discussion of potential findings and recommendations and revision of bylaws

Governance Committee Meeting - 8:00 AM

The Governance Committee will review proposed changes to policies and regulations regarding educational facilities and the Capital Improvement Program. The committee will also discuss VSBA legislative positions and the Board self-assessment.

• Proposed revisions to Policy FEA (Educational Facilities Specifications)
• Proposed revisions to Policy FEG (Planning Design and Construction)
• Proposed revisions to Policy FEGA (ACPS Capital Improvement Program)
• Proposed revisions to Policy FEGA-R (ACPS Capital Improvement Program Regulations)
• Review of 2026 Board Self Evaluation

The Governance Committee approved the meeting minutes (3-0) and directed staff to revise proposed policy language on Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) to match the City's requested language, with a threshold discussion between $50M and $35M. Staff will also revise draft legislative positions for the May 21 meeting and the Wear Orange proclamation. No final decisions were made on these items; they are pending further review.

• Approved meeting minutes as drafted (3-0)
• Directed staff to revise PLA policy language to match City's requested language, with threshold discussion ($50M or $35M) pending
• Directed staff to revise draft VSBA legislative positions for May 21 committee report
• Directed staff to revise Wear Orange proclamation and circulate with committee

Public Hearing on the Adjusted FY 2027 CF & FY 2027-2036 CIP Budgets - 6:00 p.m.

The School Board is holding a public hearing to discuss the adjusted FY 2027 CF and FY 2027-2036 CIP budgets. The meeting includes a session for public comment and the review of written public comments.

• Public hearing on the FY 2027 Adjusted CF & CIP Budgets

The Alexandria City School Board held a public hearing on the adjusted FY 2027 Capital Fund and FY 2027-2036 Capital Improvement Program budgets. No formal decisions were made; the board only adopted the meeting agenda. Public comments focused on budget cuts, employee compensation, health insurance costs, and preserving specific programs.

• Adopted the meeting agenda as published (6-0)

Work Session - 6:15 p.m.

The Arlington County School Board will hold a work session to discuss the Superintendent's Adjusted FY 2027 Combined Funds and FY 2027-2036 Capital Improvement Plan budgets. The meeting includes opening and adjournment procedures, and a possible closed session.

• Discussion of Superintendent's Adjusted FY 2027 Combined Funds and FY 2027-2036 CIP Budgets

The School Board held a work session to discuss the Superintendent's adjusted FY 2027 Combined Funds and FY 2027-2036 CIP budgets. No formal decisions were made, but the Board reached consensus to reschedule the second budget work session from May 14 to May 20 to allow staff more time to answer questions. The meeting was procedural and informational only.

• Rescheduled second budget work session from May 14 to May 20 (consensus)

Strategy & Accountability Committee Meeting - 5:00 p.m.

The committee is meeting to review budget planning for the 2028 fiscal year, including planning factors and stipends. The session also includes discussions on strategic plan development, school capacity, and a board self-assessment.

• FY 2028 Budget Calendar
• Budget planning factors
• Employee stipends
• Board Self-Assessment
• Approval of April 13, 2026 meeting minutes

Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee - 4:00 p.m.

The committee will meet to adopt the meeting agenda and approve the minutes from the March 23, 2026 meeting. A presentation regarding the CTE Advisory Committee is also scheduled.

• Approval of March 23, 2026 meeting minutes
• CTE Advisory Committee presentation