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Alexandria City Public Schools public meetings in 2024

147 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 19, 2024

Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

School Board votes on 2025-2028 academic calendars and accepts $36,000 Amazon STEM donation

The Arlington School Board meeting includes recognition of outgoing members, a consent calendar with approvals of preliminary FY2024 and FY2025 financial reports, academic calendars for 2026-27 and a revised 2025-26 modified calendar, and acceptance of a $36,000 donation from Amazon for a middle school STEM camp. The board also hears a superintendent's report, student representative reports, and public comments.

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Wed Dec 18, 2024

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

Budget Advisory Committee to adopt agenda, approve minutes, review scope of work

The Budget Advisory Committee will consider adopting the December 18 agenda and approving the minutes from November 19. Members will also review the 2024-2025 scope of work as an information item.

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Tue Dec 17, 2024

Onboarding of New School Board Members - 9:00 a.m.

New School Board members orientation session

This is a procedural onboarding session for new School Board members. The agenda includes introductions to departments and a presentation. No substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

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Mon Dec 16, 2024

New Board Member Dinner & Onboarding - 5:30 p.m.

School Board holds onboarding for new members

This meeting is a procedural dinner and onboarding session for new School Board members. No votes or decisions will be taken; the agenda covers an overview of the annual calendar, board assignments, operating procedures, and development resources. Materials include a presentation and VSBA conference schedules.

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Fri Dec 13, 2024

Governance Committee - 8:00 a.m.

Governance Committee reviews policy revisions on weapons, curriculum, complaints

The School Board Governance Committee will meet virtually to review proposed revisions to several policies, including staff weapons in schools, curriculum development and adoption, and public complaints. It will also consider changes to board compensation policies and discuss a potential resolution to make ACPS a safe harbor for immigrant students. The committee will also approve minutes from the December 5 meeting and set its future meeting schedule.

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Thu Dec 12, 2024

CIP Add/Delete Budget Work Session

School Board to discuss FY2026-2035 CIP budget add/delete requests

The School Board will hold a work session on the FY2026–2035 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget, discussing add/delete requests and superintendent adjustments. The board will also review a compensation philosophy for ACPS and convene a closed meeting for personnel matters. This is a working session, not a final vote.

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Wed Dec 11, 2024

Redistricting Steering Committee Meeting - 3:00 p.m.

Redistricting Steering Committee to review data and guiding principles

The Redistricting Steering Committee is meeting to discuss school boundary updates. The committee will review data analysis and guiding principles for the process.

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Tue Dec 10, 2024

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

CTEAC to adopt agenda, approve minutes, review scope of work, set dates

The Arlington Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee will hold a routine meeting to adopt its agenda, approve minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting, review the 2024-25 CTE Scope of Work as an information item, and confirm future meeting dates.

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Mon Dec 9, 2024

Operational Excellence Committee - 7:00 p.m.

Committee to hear renaming petitions and review board salary regulation

The Operational Excellence Committee will meet virtually to adopt the agenda and approve minutes from November 26. The committee will hear from three petitioners regarding renaming of school division facilities and discuss a proposed regulation on board member compensation. Other items include board advisory committee vacancies, a new facilitator RFP, and superintendent goal-setting.

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Thu Dec 5, 2024

Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

Board to consider project management services for George Mason Elementary modernization

The School Board will hear reports, public comments, and consider a consent calendar that includes a task order for project management services for the George Mason Elementary School Modernization project, a purchase order change order for Verizon cell service at Minnie Howard, and multiple policy revisions. A closed meeting is scheduled for personnel and legal discussions. The board will also vote on advisory committee appointments and approve previous meeting minutes.

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Thu Dec 5, 2024

Governance Committee - 5:00 p.m.

Governance Committee to review policy revisions and board salary regulation

The Arlington County School Board Governance Committee will meet to discuss proposed changes to several school board policies and a new regulation on board member compensation and benefits. The agenda also includes a review of board regulations and division legislative priorities, but no formal votes are scheduled. This is an informational session for committee members.

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Mon Dec 2, 2024

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

AASAC to review 2024-25 draft scope of work and staff recommendations

The Advanced Academic Services Advisory Committee is meeting to approve the agenda and previous meeting minutes. The committee will review a draft of the 2024-25 Scope of Work and staff recommendations for the committee.

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Mon Dec 2, 2024

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

Athletic Hall of Fame Advisory Committee to meet December 2

The meeting agenda consists of procedural items. The committee will consider approving the published agenda and the minutes from the November 4, 2024 meeting.

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Tue Nov 26, 2024

Operational Excellence Committee - 4:30 p.m.

Committee to discuss board salary increase, superintendent goals, and school renaming

The Operational Excellence Committee will discuss several administrative and governance items, including renaming petitions, committee vacancies and a bylaws audit, a new facilitator RFP, plans for onboarding new board members, a draft board manual, and superintendent evaluation goal setting. A proposal for a board salary increase will also be presented as an information item. The meeting is procedural in nature but includes substantive discussions on board development and stakeholder engagement.

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Mon Nov 25, 2024

Joint CC/SB Work Session on CIP Budget - 6:00 p.m.

Joint work session on FY 2026-2035 CIP budget

The Arlington County School Board and City Council will hold a joint work session to discuss the FY 2026-2035 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget. The session includes procedural items like call to order and roll call, followed by a presentation on the CIP budget. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is an informational discussion.

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Wed Nov 20, 2024

Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting - 7:00 p.m.

SEAC meeting to approve agenda, no substantive items

This is a procedural meeting of the Special Education Advisory Committee. The only item on the agenda is approval of the published agenda. No decisions, discussions, or substantive reports are scheduled.

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Tue Nov 19, 2024

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

Budget Advisory Committee reviews draft scope of work

The Budget Advisory Committee is meeting to consider minutes from a previous meeting and review a draft of the 2024-2025 BAC Scope of Work. The meeting materials also include previous reports on budget communications and forum recommendations.

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Tue Nov 19, 2024

CIP Budget Work Session #2 - 6:00 p.m.

School Board holds second work session on FY2026-2035 CIP budget

The Arlington County School Board is holding a work session to discuss the proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget for FY2026-2035. This second work session focuses on projects planned for FY2027-2035 and on school capacity and utilization. No final decisions are expected; the session is for discussion and information.

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Fri Nov 15, 2024

Governance Committee - 8:15 a.m.

Governance Committee reviews proposed policy revisions on nondiscrimination and harassment

The Governance Committee will review proposed changes to several school board policies and regulations, including nondiscrimination, equal employment opportunity, harassment, and sexual misconduct prevention. The committee will also adopt the agenda, approve minutes from the November 7 meeting, and discuss the committee meeting schedule.

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Thu Nov 14, 2024

CIP Budget Work Session #1 - 6:00 p.m.

School Board discusses FY 2026-2035 Capital Improvement Program budget

The School Board holds its first work session to discuss the Superintendent's recommended Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget for FY 2026-2035. The session focuses on projects proposed for FY2026. Materials were provided prior to the meeting.

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Thu Nov 14, 2024

Public Hearing on the FY 2026-2035 CIP Budget - 6:00 p.m.

Public hearing on FY 2026-2035 capital improvement budget

The School Board is holding a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget for fiscal years 2026–2035. The agenda consists of opening procedures, the public hearing, and adjournment. No specific projects or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

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Wed Nov 13, 2024

Redistricting Steering Committee Meeting - 3:00 p.m.

Redistricting steering committee to refine guiding principles

The Arlington Public Schools Redistricting Steering Committee will review and refine the draft guiding principles for redistricting, and discuss the timeline and criteria for a Redistricting Advisory Committee. The meeting includes approval of minutes and review of a Gantt chart for key dates.

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Thu Nov 7, 2024

Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

School Board to accept $12,000 donation from Microsoft for Samuel Tucker Elementary School

The School Board is meeting to conduct routine business including recognitions, reports, public comments, and a consent calendar. The consent calendar includes approval of personnel actions, monthly financial reports, budget transfers, and a $12,000 donation from Microsoft for Samuel Tucker Elementary School.

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Thu Nov 7, 2024

Work Session - 7:00 p.m.

School Board to discuss PreK-8 analysis and redistricting principles

The School Board will hold a work session to discuss a PreK-8 analysis and develop guiding principles for school boundary redistricting. These principles will be used by MGT Consultants to create boundary scenarios.

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Thu Nov 7, 2024

Governance Committee - 5:00 p.m.

Governance Committee reviews proposed policy revisions on finances, facilities, and retirement

The Governance Committee will review proposed changes to multiple policies including operating fund balance, school activity funds, salary deductions, cash in buildings, non-locally funded programs, support services, authorized use of facilities, insurance management, email signatures, and the voluntary retirement savings program. The committee will also discuss the Board Manual in preparation for onboarding new board members. Procedural items include approval of minutes from October 18, 2024.

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Mon Nov 4, 2024

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

Athletic Hall of Fame committee to approve prior meeting minutes

This meeting of the Arlington Public Schools Athletic Hall of Fame Advisory Committee is solely procedural. The committee will vote to approve the agenda and review minutes from the October 7, 2024 meeting for approval. No substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled.

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Wed Oct 30, 2024

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

Budget Advisory Committee to approve agenda and minutes from prior meetings

The committee will consider approving the agenda for the meeting and minutes from three prior meetings: October 2, June 24, and August 29, 2024. No substantive budget decisions or proposals are on the agenda.

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Mon Oct 28, 2024

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

Joint Subcommittee to discuss school projects, budget, and election cycle

This is a joint City Council/School Board Subcommittee meeting to receive information on major projects including high school project, facility assessment, budget update, shared operations, safety, and collective bargaining. Other topics include an update on PreK-8 and a resolution to revise the school board election cycle. The subcommittee will also approve the agenda and previous meeting summary.

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Thu Oct 24, 2024

Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

School Board reviews preliminary FY 2025 financial report

The School Board is reviewing the preliminary financial report for the period ending August 31, 2024. The meeting includes routine personnel actions and reports from the Superintendent and student representatives.

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Tue Oct 22, 2024

Operational Excellence Committee - 7:00 p.m.

Committee chairs to get orientation on revised processes

The Arlington Public Schools Operational Excellence Committee will meet virtually to adopt the agenda, approve minutes from October 1, and provide an orientation to committee chairs on updated processes, policies, and templates. The meeting also covers the committee's upcoming schedule.

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Tue Oct 22, 2024

Strategy & Accountability Committee - 8:30 a.m.

Committee to discuss school capacity and monitoring frameworks

The Strategy & Accountability Committee will discuss frameworks for responding to changes in school enrollment. The body will also review a proposed framework for the content of monitoring presentations. Other items include the adoption of the agenda and September 9 minutes.

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Mon Oct 21, 2024

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

Advanced Academic Services Advisory Committee reviews scope of work

The committee is meeting to approve the agenda and the minutes from the September 23, 2024 meeting. The session includes a review of the draft 2024-25 AASAC Scope of Work.

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Mon Oct 21, 2024

Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting - 4:00 p.m.

Arlington County Public Schools Special Education Advisory Committee meets Oct. 21

The Special Education Advisory Committee is meeting to review and approve the agenda for the October 21, 2024 session. The provided text contains only procedural information regarding the meeting's time and location.

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Fri Oct 18, 2024

Governance Committee - 8:30 a.m.

Governance Committee to discuss adjusting School Board election cycles

The Governance Committee will review proposed changes to several school policies and regulations. Members will work on a draft resolution to adjust the Board election cycle and discuss the Board Manual for onboarding new members.

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Thu Oct 17, 2024

Work Session - 6:00 p.m.

School Board to review draft legislative priorities and update strategic plan

The Arlington County School Board will discuss two main items: draft legislative priorities for the 2025 General Assembly session and the process to develop an updated five-year strategic plan. An external vendor, DeliverEd, has been selected to help create the new plan, with final approval expected in May 2025. The board will also vote to allow a member to participate remotely due to business travel.

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Tue Oct 15, 2024

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

CTE Advisory Committee to review 2024-25 scope of work

The Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee will meet to adopt the meeting agenda and review the proposed 2024-25 scope of work. This is a procedural meeting focused on committee planning and goal-setting for the year ahead.

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Thu Oct 10, 2024

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

School board to adopt FY 2026 budget priorities and approve policy revisions

The Arlington County School Board will meet to adopt budget priorities for FY 2026 Combined Funds and FY 2026-2035 Capital Improvement Program. They will also vote on consent calendar items including policy revisions, personnel actions, and advisory committee appointments. Public comments will be heard.

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Mon Oct 7, 2024

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

Athletic Hall of Fame Committee meets to approve prior minutes

This meeting is purely procedural: the committee will review and approve the minutes from the September 3, 2024 meeting. No new business, proposals, or decisions are on the agenda.

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Wed Oct 2, 2024

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

Budget Advisory Committee to review draft scope of work and revenue sharing

The Budget Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt the meeting agenda and approve minutes from August 29, 2024. The committee will also review a draft scope of work for 2024-25 and a revised revenue sharing memo.

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Tue Oct 1, 2024

Operational Excellence Committee - 4:30 p.m.

School board committee to review employee feedback policy and advisory committee checklist

The Operational Excellence Committee will discuss improving advisory committee processes, including a draft checklist and filling vacancies. They will review Policy BG on employee feedback protocol and discuss onboarding new board members after the 2024 elections. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and setting the committee's meeting schedule.

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Fri Sep 27, 2024

Governance Committee - 8:00 a.m.

Governance Committee to discuss Board election cycle and member onboarding

The School Board Governance Committee is meeting to discuss adjusting the Board election cycle and the process for orienting new members before the 2024 elections. The committee will also review a proposal to transition certain manuals and guidelines from regulations to stand-alone documents.

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Thu Sep 26, 2024

Budget Work Session - 6:00 p.m.

School board reviews fiscal forecast showing $2.8M deficit for FY2026, growing to $21.1M by FY2030

This work session focuses on the FY 2026 budget. Staff present a five-year fiscal forecast projecting a $2.8 million deficit for FY2026, increasing to $21.1 million by FY2030 due to expenditures outpacing revenue. The board will also discuss and potentially amend budget priorities for FY2026 Combined Funds and the FY2026-2035 Capital Improvement Program. A closed meeting is scheduled for legal and collective bargaining matters.

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Mon Sep 23, 2024

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

Joint City Council/School Board to discuss high school project, budget, and speed camera evaluation

This joint subcommittee meeting includes opening procedural actions (approval of agenda and prior meeting summaries) followed by informational updates on major projects including the high school project, facility assessment, budget, shared operations, Amazon/VA Tech, safety and security, and collective bargaining. Additional information items cover a speed camera safety program evaluation and an out-of-school time update. No votes on substantive items are expected.

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Mon Sep 23, 2024

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

Committee to consider letter urging full funding of advanced academic plan

The Advanced Academic Services Advisory Committee (AASAC) will meet virtually to approve past meeting minutes and discuss a letter to the School Board requesting full funding of the local advanced academic plan. Members will also review a draft 2024-2025 scope of work and hear staff updates from Dr. Megan Tempel-Milner.

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Thu Sep 19, 2024

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

School Board approves preliminary FY 2024 and FY 2025 financial reports

The School Board met to review and approve preliminary monthly financial reports for the fiscal years 2024 and 2025. The board also accepted a budget transfer report for the fourth quarter of FY 2024.

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Tue Sep 17, 2024

Operational Excellence Committee - 4:30 p.m.

Arlington County Public Schools committee meets to approve agenda and minutes

The Operational Excellence Committee will hold a virtual meeting to adopt the agenda, approve the minutes from the August 27, 2024 meeting, and elect a Vice Chair. The committee will also discuss vacancies, onboarding efforts, and review policy revisions, including the Employee Feedback Protocol.

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Mon Sep 16, 2024

Redistricting Steering Committee Meeting - 3:00 p.m.

Redistricting Steering Committee meets for update on school boundary process

This is a procedural meeting of the Redistricting Steering Committee for Arlington County Public Schools. The committee will receive a redistricting update from ACPS and MGT Consulting Group, review a presentation on data collection and community engagement, and discuss committee structure and a shared timeline. No decisions or votes are scheduled.

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Fri Sep 13, 2024

Governance Committee - 8:30 a.m.

Board committee to draft resolution adjusting school board election cycle

The Governance Committee will meet virtually to elect a chair and vice chair, discuss revisions to policies on electronic participation in meetings, and work on a draft resolution to adjust the school board election cycle. The committee will also review its scope of work and schedule future meetings. All items are for discussion or information; no final votes are scheduled.

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Thu Sep 12, 2024

Budget Work Session - 6:00 p.m.

School Board begins FY 2026 budget development process

The School Board is holding a work session to establish the framework for the FY 2026 Combined-Funds Budget and the FY 2026–2035 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget. Members will discuss the budget calendar, process resolutions, and rules of engagement.

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Mon Sep 9, 2024

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

Arlington school board committee to discuss redistricting and budget calendar

The Strategy & Accountability Committee will meet to adopt its agenda and minutes, elect a chair and vice-chair, and discuss a standard budget calendar and a redistricting update. The committee will also establish its meeting schedule and review its scope of work. These are information and action items, not final board decisions.

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Thu Sep 5, 2024

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

School Board to discuss security plans in closed session, review legislative policy summary

The Arlington County School Board will hold a regular meeting with opening procedures, public comments, and a consent calendar. A closed meeting is scheduled to discuss security plans under Virginia Code exemptions. The board will also receive a monitoring report on the 2024 Virginia legislative session policy summary and approve advisory committee appointments.

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Tue Sep 3, 2024

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

Athletic Hall of Fame Committee to plan induction ceremony

The Athletic Hall of Fame Advisory Committee will meet to review and approve minutes from the August 5, 2024 meeting and plan the induction ceremony scheduled for October 12, 2024. The meeting is largely procedural, focused on event planning.

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Thu Aug 29, 2024

Budget Advisory Committee Meeting - 8:00 p.m. via Zoom

Budget Advisory Committee to discuss draft revenue sharing memo

The Arlington Public Schools Budget Advisory Committee will meet via Zoom to review a draft memo on revenue sharing and discuss the committee's bylaws as previously adopted. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled.

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Thu Aug 29, 2024

Board Development - 6:00 p.m.

School Board to discuss operations and 2025 Strategic Plan

The School Board is meeting for board development to work on topics related to board operations. The agenda includes a goal regarding the 2025 Strategic Plan for Family and Community Engagement.

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Tue Aug 27, 2024

School Board Operational Excellence Committee Meeting - 7:00 p.m.

School Board committee to review advisory applications and select chair

The School Board Operational Excellence Committee will meet for mostly procedural business: adopting the agenda, selecting a committee chair, reviewing advisory committee applications, and discussing board development, the board manual, and future meeting schedules. No substantive decisions or financial items are on the agenda.

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Thu Aug 22, 2024

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

School Board to approve facility use fees, personnel actions, and public comments

The Arlington School Board will hold a regular meeting with procedural items including approval of the consent calendar, which covers community use of facilities reports for June and July 2024 with total collections of $16,830, confidential personnel actions for August 5-16, and meeting minutes. The board will also hear public comments, receive committee reports, and convene a closed meeting to discuss student disciplinary matters and security plans.

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Thu Aug 8, 2024

Special Called School Board Meeting - 6:30 p.m.

School Board receives update on opening of Academies at Alexandria City High School

At this special called meeting, the Arlington County School Board received an update on The High School Project and the opening of the Academies at Alexandria City. The board also approved personnel actions, meeting minutes, and convened closed sessions for personnel and legal matters.

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Mon Aug 5, 2024

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

Athletic Hall of Fame Committee to review 2024 inductee plaque details

The Athletic Hall of Fame Advisory Committee will meet virtually to consider approval of June 2024 meeting minutes, review 2024 inductee information for plaques, and finalize proposed meeting dates for the 2024–2025 year. All items are procedural or informational, with no major policy or budget decisions on the agenda.

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Thu Aug 1, 2024

Special Called School Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

School Board meets for software training

The School Board held a special called meeting to conduct training on new school board meeting software. The meeting consisted of procedural items and a monitoring item regarding board member training.

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Thu Jul 11, 2024

Organizational Board Meeting - 6:30 p.m.

Alexandria City School Board holds organizational meeting to elect leadership

The Alexandria City School Board met to conduct nominations and elections for Chair and Vice Chair. The Board also approved several administrative appointments and adopted a Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct.

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Wed Jun 26, 2024

Committee Meeting--Budget - 6:30 PM

Review of June 26 agenda and committee membership recruitment

This meeting consists of procedural items including the review of the current agenda and minutes from the May 22, 2024, meeting. The committee also presented a flyer for recruiting new members to the Budget Advisory Committee.

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Mon Jun 24, 2024

Joint City Council/School Board Sub Committee Meeting - 5:00 PM

Discussion of City and ACPS budget processes

The subcommittee will discuss the City and ACPS budget process and review shared services. The agenda also includes a comparison chart for VPI subsidy mixed delivery.

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Thu Jun 20, 2024

Regular Board Meeting - 6:30 p.m.

ACPS Board approves May financial report and routine personnel actions

The Arlington County School Board met to review the monthly financial report for the period ending May 31, 2024. The board also approved personnel actions and convened a closed meeting.

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Thu Jun 13, 2024

Committee Meeting - SB Policy Review Subcommittee - 8:30 AM

Proposed updates to 26 ACPS policies following the 2024 Virginia Legislative Session

Staff are proposing updates to 26 policies and the establishment of one new policy due to bills enacted during the 2024 Virginia Legislative Session. One regulation update by the Superintendent is also proposed.

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Mon Jun 10, 2024

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

Procedural items for the Advanced Academic Services Advisory Committee

This special called meeting consists of procedural agenda review. The minutes from the May 7, 2024, meeting were noted as unavailable for approval.

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Thu Jun 6, 2024

Regular Board Meeting - 6:30 p.m.

Arlington County School Board approved monthly financial and personnel reports

The Arlington County School Board met on June 6, 2024, to conduct routine administrative business. The board accepted the FY 2024 monthly financial report ending April 30, 2024, and approved personnel actions for late May. The meeting also included student reports and various school recognitions.

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Thu Jun 6, 2024

Regular School Board Meeting - 6:30 p.m.

Arlington School Board to adopt FY 2025 budget and capital improvement plan

The board is scheduled to vote on the FY 2025 Combined Funds Budget and the FY 2025-2034 Capital Improvement Program. The meeting also includes a resolution regarding gun violence awareness and an update on the High School Project.

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Tue Jun 4, 2024

Committee Meeting--CTE - 4:00 p.m.

Review of June 4 CTE Advisory Committee agenda and May meeting minutes

The Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee will review the current meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 14, 2024, meeting. This meeting consists of procedural items.

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Mon Jun 3, 2024

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

Athletic Hall of Fame committee meets via Zoom to review agenda and minutes

The Alexandria City Public Schools Athletic Hall of Fame Advisory Committee is meeting via Zoom on June 3, 2024. The agenda includes approving the meeting agenda and reviewing minutes from the May 6, 2024 meeting. No other substantive items are listed.

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Thu May 23, 2024

Regular Board Meeting - 5:00 p.m.

School Board approves new literacy and math curricula for 2024-25

The Alexandria City Public Schools Board held a regular meeting on May 23, 2024, covering recognitions, reports, and consent calendar items. The board approved personnel actions, a facilities use report, and adopted new elementary literacy and math instructional materials. The meeting also included procedural items such as adopting the agenda and a possible closed session.

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Wed May 22, 2024

Committee Meeting--Budget - 7:00 PM

ACPS Budget Advisory Committee meets to review agenda and minutes

The Alexandria City Public Schools Budget Advisory Committee is meeting to review its agenda and attachments. The only listed item is the agenda itself, and minutes from the previous meeting were not presented for approval. This appears to be a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

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Wed May 22, 2024

Committee Meeting--Special Education - 7:00 p.m.

Special Education Advisory Committee meets to review minutes and subcommittee recommendations

The Alexandria City Public Schools Special Education Advisory Committee is holding a virtual meeting to review its agenda, approve minutes from previous meetings, and consider recommendations from its subcommittees. The meeting is informational, with no votes or decisions listed on the agenda.

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Tue May 21, 2024

Committee Meeting--School Health - 6:30 p.m.

School Health Advisory Board meets to review agenda and minutes

The School Health Advisory Board is meeting to review its agenda and consider minutes from the previous meeting. The April minutes were not provided for approval, so the board will likely discuss or defer them.

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Tue May 21, 2024

Committee Meeting--Redistricting Steering - 5:00 PM

ACPS Redistricting Steering Committee to review boundary analysis and class size policies

The Alexandria City Public Schools Redistricting Steering Committee is meeting to discuss school redistricting and capacity reassignment. The agenda includes reviewing a boundary analysis, fall membership and student ratio reports, class size policies, and student placement regulations. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is for information and discussion.

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Thu May 16, 2024

Special Called Board Meeting - 6:30 p.m.

School board to hold public hearing on ESSER III fund plan

The Alexandria City Public Schools Board is holding a special called meeting that includes a public hearing on the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) III Fund Plan. The board will also consider allowing two members to participate remotely and will convene a closed session to discuss personnel and contract matters. The meeting is largely procedural, with the public hearing being the main item for public input.

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Thu May 16, 2024

Work Session - 6:45 p.m.

School Board reviews FY 2025 budget and capital plan add/delete changes

The Alexandria City School Board is holding the first of two work sessions to discuss proposed additions and deletions to the FY 2025 Combined Funds budget and the FY 2025-2034 Capital Improvement Program. This is a discussion item only; no vote is scheduled. The board will review a memo and a cosponsorship attachment detailing the proposed changes.

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Tue May 14, 2024

Committee Meeting - SB Policy Review Subcommittee - 8:30 AM

School Board subcommittee reviews 20+ policy revisions

The School Board Policy Review Subcommittee is meeting virtually to review proposed revisions to more than 20 school policies, including those on management of funds, telecommunications, electronic signatures, advanced placement and dual enrollment, academic excellence, controversial issues, student involvement, search and seizure, fundraising, surveys, and parental rights. The agenda also includes items for future meetings and adjournment. No votes or decisions are listed; the meeting is for discussion and review.

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Tue May 14, 2024

Committee Meeting - CTE - 4:00 p.m.

CTE Advisory Committee meets to review agenda and March minutes

The Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee is meeting to review its agenda for the May 13, 2024 meeting and to approve minutes from the March 18, 2024 meeting. Both items are listed as information only, with no decisions or proposals on the agenda.

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Tue May 14, 2024

Committee Meeting - Ad Hoc School Board Advisory Support Committee - 7:00 PM

Ad Hoc School Board Advisory Support Committee meets to onboard members and review draft policies

The Ad Hoc School Board Advisory Support Committee is meeting via Zoom to onboard new advisory committee members and gather feedback on draft advisory committee policies. The agenda also includes discussion of policy revisions and setting the next meeting date. This is a working session focused on committee operations, not a decision-making meeting on school programs.

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Thu May 9, 2024

CF & CIP Budget Work Session - 7:00 p.m.

ACPS board reviews $273M FY25 budget adjustments and 10-year CIP

The Alexandria City School Board is holding a work session to review the Superintendent's adjusted FY 2025 Combined Funds and FY 2025-2034 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budgets. The adjustments include a proposed 1.5% market rate adjustment for staff, additional Virginia Preschool Initiative revenue, and health insurance savings, offset by various reductions. The board will also consider the CIP budget, which was reduced by $548,400 from the approved amount.

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Thu May 9, 2024

Regular Board Meeting - 6:30 p.m.

ACPS Board holds public hearing on FY2025 budget and capital plan

The Alexandria City Public Schools Board is meeting to recognize the Principal and Teacher of the Year, hear public comments, and hold a public hearing on the FY 2025 Combined Funds and FY 2025-2034 Capital Improvement Program budgets. The board will also consider consent items including the FY 2024 monthly financial report, Q3 budget transfer report, and personnel actions. The agenda includes procedural items such as adopting the agenda and approving remote participation for two board members.

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Tue May 7, 2024

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

ACPS advisory committee to review end-of-year report and minutes

The Advanced Academic Services Advisory Committee is meeting to review its agenda, approve minutes from the April 15, 2024 meeting, and discuss a working draft of its 2023-2024 End of Year Report. All items are listed as information items, so no formal votes are scheduled.

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Mon May 6, 2024

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

Athletic Hall of Fame committee meets to review agenda and prior minutes

The Athletic Hall of Fame Advisory Committee is meeting to review its agenda and the minutes from its April 1, 2024 meeting. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

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Thu May 2, 2024

Committee Meeting - SB Policy Review Subcommittee - 5:00 PM

School Board subcommittee reviews proposed policy revisions

The School Board Policy Review Subcommittee is meeting to review proposed revisions to numerous school policies, including staff leaves, transfers, academic freedom, and student involvement. The agenda includes a review of proposed policy revisions, working revisions, and items for future meetings. The meeting is primarily informational and procedural, with no final votes scheduled.

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Thu May 2, 2024

Special Called Board Meeting - 6:30 p.m.

School Board to vote on adjusted FY 2025 budget and CIP

The Alexandria City Public Schools Board will consider the Superintendent's adjusted FY 2025 Combined Funds and Capital Improvement Program budgets, which include new revenues and spending offsets. The board will also review recommendations from the Ad Hoc School Board Advisory Support Committee on restructuring advisory committee policies and procedures. The meeting includes procedural items and a possible closed session for superintendent evaluation.

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Mon Apr 29, 2024

Joint City Council/School Board Sub Committee Meeting - 5:00 PM

Joint subcommittee to review early childhood, out-of-school time programs

The Alexandria City Council and School Board joint subcommittee is meeting to discuss early childhood education, the Out of School Time Program, and shared operations between the city and schools. The meeting will also review notes from the February 26, 2024 subcommittee meeting. All items are listed as information, meaning no final votes are expected.

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Thu Apr 25, 2024

Regular Board Meeting - 6:30 p.m.

ACPS Board to adopt policy revisions, financial report, and personnel actions

The Alexandria City Public Schools Board is holding a regular meeting with mostly procedural and consent items. They will vote on the FY 2024 monthly financial report, personnel actions, community use of facilities report, and a large set of policy revisions. The board will also hear reports from the superintendent, student representatives, and public comments, and may enter a closed meeting.

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Wed Apr 24, 2024

Committee Meeting--Budget - 6:30 PM

Budget Advisory Committee to review agenda and prior meeting minutes

The Alexandria City Public Schools Budget Advisory Committee is meeting to review its agenda and approve minutes from its January and February 2024 meetings. The agenda contains only routine administrative items, with no new budget decisions or discussions listed.

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Wed Apr 24, 2024

Committee Meeting--Special Education - 6:15 p.m.

Alexandria special education advisory committees meet to review agendas and reports

The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) and its Communications Subcommittee are meeting to review their agendas and receive reports, including a Parent Resource Center report. The minutes from the January 2024 meeting were not provided for approval. This is a routine informational meeting with no major decisions listed.

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Mon Apr 22, 2024

Committee Meeting - Redistricting Steering - 5:00 PM

ACPS Redistricting Steering Committee meets to discuss student placement policies and redistricting scope

The Alexandria City Public Schools Redistricting Steering Committee is meeting to discuss redistricting efforts, including a presentation, student placement policies and regulations, and the scope of work activity. The agenda is informational, with no votes scheduled.

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Thu Apr 18, 2024

School Board Retreat - 6:30 PM

School Board retreat to set agenda and discuss strategic goals

The Alexandria City Public Schools School Board is holding a retreat to review and approve the agenda for the April 18, 2024 meeting. The agenda includes a discussion of the ACPS 2025 Strategic Plan goals, which cover systemic alignment, instructional excellence, student accessibility and support, strategic resource allocation, and family and community engagement. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main item being the approval of the retreat agenda.

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Thu Apr 18, 2024

School Board Training - 5:00 p.m.

School board training session to orient new member

This is a procedural training session for the Alexandria City Public Schools School Board, focused on orienting a new board member. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda consists solely of the orientation item.

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Thu Apr 18, 2024

Committee Meeting - SB Policy Review Subcommittee - 8:30 AM

School board subcommittee reviews proposed policy revisions

The Alexandria City Public Schools Board Policy Review Subcommittee is meeting to review proposed revisions to several school policies, including those on staff salaries, fringe benefits, leave without pay, alternative school programs, and student teaching. The revisions aim to align with the ACPS Policy Style Guide, the VSBA model policy, and the Code of Virginia, and have been reviewed by the Equity Audit Team and staff. The subcommittee will also discuss working revisions and items for future meetings.

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Tue Apr 16, 2024

Committee Meeting--School Health - 6:30 p.m.

School Health Advisory Board to review agenda and past minutes

The Alexandria City Public Schools School Health Advisory Board is meeting to review its agenda for April 16, 2024, and to approve minutes from its January 23 and February 20, 2024 meetings. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new policy decisions or public hearings listed.

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Tue Apr 16, 2024

Committee Meeting - Ad Hoc School Board Advisory Support Committee - 7:00 PM

Ad Hoc committee to review advisory committee policy revisions

The Ad Hoc School Board Advisory Support Committee is meeting to review revisions to advisory committee policies, regulations, and supporting documents, acknowledge 2023-2024 advisory committee members, and discuss next steps for board consideration of these policies. The agenda is largely procedural, with no votes or public hearings scheduled.

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Mon Apr 15, 2024

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

ACPS advanced academics committee meets on agenda, minutes, report

The Advanced Academic Services Advisory Committee is meeting to review its agenda, approve draft minutes from March 5, 2024, and discuss a draft end-of-year report for 2023-2024. A FOIA training presentation is also included. All items are listed as information items, so no formal votes are indicated.

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Thu Apr 11, 2024

Regular Board Meeting - 6:30 p.m.

School Board to review SEAL program and special education updates

The Alexandria City School Board is holding its regular meeting on April 11, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. The board will consider routine items such as adopting the agenda, approving personnel actions, the 2024–2025 Perkins V CTE plan, policy revisions, and meeting minutes. They will also receive informational updates on the SEAL program and specialized instruction for students with disabilities, and may enter a closed meeting if needed.

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Thu Apr 4, 2024

Committee Meeting - SB Policy Review Subcommittee - 8:30 AM

School Board subcommittee to review policy revisions and attendance exemptions

The School Board Policy Review Subcommittee is meeting to review proposed revisions to multiple ACPS policies, including those on personnel records, staff political activities, and off-site instruction. They will also discuss the policy update process and review revisions to JEG, which covers exclusions and exemptions from school attendance, including religious exemptions. The meeting is informational, with no final votes scheduled.

Mon Apr 1, 2024

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

Athletic Hall of Fame committee meets to review agenda and prior minutes

The Alexandria City Public Schools Athletic Hall of Fame Advisory Committee is meeting to review its agenda and the minutes from its March 4, 2024 meeting. No decisions or substantive discussions are listed on this agenda.

Thu Mar 21, 2024

Work Session - 7:00 p.m.

School Board reviews redistricting for 2026-27 boundaries

The Alexandria City School Board is holding a work session to discuss the redistricting process, which will set new school boundaries for the 2026-27 school year. The board will review and potentially revise policies on student placements, staff placements, and transportation. The superintendent recommends the board review the redistricting information presented.

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Thu Mar 21, 2024

Regular Board Meeting - 6:30 p.m.

School Board approves personnel, financial reports, and policy updates

The Alexandria City Public Schools Board is holding its regular meeting, where it will vote on consent items including personnel actions, the FY 2024 monthly financial report, community use of facilities, superintendent evaluation criteria, and policy revisions. The board will also hear public comments and reports from student representatives, and may convene a closed meeting.

Tue Mar 19, 2024

Joint City Council/School Board School Law Enforcement Partnership - 5:30 PM

Joint meeting to review school-police MOU recommendations and evaluation plan

The Alexandria City Council and School Board are meeting jointly to discuss the school law enforcement partnership. They will review meeting notes from January, consider recommendations for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and discuss a proposed evaluation plan. The agenda is informational, with no final votes scheduled.

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Mon Mar 18, 2024

Committee Meeting - Ad Hoc School Board Advisory Support Committee - 7:00 PM

Ad Hoc School Board Advisory Support Committee to review draft policies

The Ad Hoc School Board Advisory Support Committee is meeting virtually to discuss and provide feedback on draft advisory committee policies and processes. The agenda includes routine items like call to order, adoption of the agenda, future business, and setting the next meeting date. The main substantive item is feedback on draft policies, with attached documents including annual calendar, report template, application process, and committee bylaws.

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Mon Mar 18, 2024

Committee Meeting--CTE Advisory Committee Meeting - 4:00 p.m.

CTE Advisory Committee subcommittee meetings via Zoom, agenda only

This is a procedural meeting of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Advisory Committee subcommittees, held via Zoom at 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. The agenda contains only the agenda item and an attachment; no substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

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Thu Mar 14, 2024

Work Session - 7:00 p.m.

School board to discuss collective bargaining resolution

The Alexandria City Public Schools School Board is holding a work session to discuss a collective bargaining resolution. The agenda includes a presentation and draft resolution, along with a timeline for the process. This is a discussion item, not a final vote.

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Thu Mar 14, 2024

Special Called Board Meeting - 6:30 p.m.

School board holds closed meeting on collective bargaining legal advice

This is a special called meeting of the Alexandria City Public Schools Board, convened solely for a closed session. The board voted unanimously to enter a closed meeting to consult with legal counsel about collective bargaining, and later certified the closed meeting as lawful. No public business or decisions were made.

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Thu Mar 14, 2024

Committee Meeting - SB Policy Review Subcommittee - 8:30 AM

School board subcommittee reviews proposed policy revisions

The SB Policy Review Subcommittee of the Alexandria City Public Schools Board is meeting to review proposed revisions to multiple school board policies, including those on staff grievances, employment, and student behavior. The agenda includes a review of a policy committee memo and working revisions, with items for future meetings also on the agenda.

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Mon Mar 11, 2024

Committee Meeting--Redistricting Steering - 5:00 PM

Redistricting Steering Committee to review agenda and policy crosswalk

The Redistricting Steering Committee is meeting to review its agenda and attachments, including a presentation and policy crosswalk documents related to redistricting. The meeting is informational, with no votes or decisions listed on the agenda.

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Thu Mar 7, 2024

Work Session - 4:45 p.m.

School Board to discuss collective bargaining resolution

The Alexandria City Public Schools School Board is holding a work session to discuss a collective bargaining resolution. The discussion is an information item, meaning no final decision is expected at this meeting. The board will also hold its regularly scheduled meeting afterward.

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Thu Mar 7, 2024

Regular Board Meeting - 6:30 p.m.

ACPS School Board to hold regular meeting with closed session and policy revisions

The Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) School Board is holding its regular meeting on March 7, 2024. The board will take action on several items, including approving personnel actions, a change order for the Minnie Howard redevelopment project, and revisions to several school policies. The board will also hold a closed meeting to discuss student matters and a telecom contract for the Minnie Howard project.

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Wed Mar 6, 2024

Joint City Council/School Board Work Session - 7:00 p.m.

City Council and School Board to discuss FY 2025 operating budget

The Alexandria City Council and School Board are holding a joint work session to discuss the FY 2025 operating budget. This is an information and discussion item, not a final decision. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in person and online.

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Tue Mar 5, 2024

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

ACPS advanced academic committee to review minutes, interim recommendations, mental health presentation

The Advanced Academic Services Advisory Committee is meeting to review and approve minutes from prior meetings, discuss interim recommendations sent to the School Board, and hear a presentation on mental health and social emotional learning. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

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Mon Mar 4, 2024

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

Athletic Hall of Fame committee meets to review minutes and 2024 timeline

The Athletic Hall of Fame Advisory Committee is meeting to review its agenda, approve minutes from the February 5, 2024 meeting, and discuss the timeline for selecting and inducting 2024 candidates, along with updated subcommittee assignments. All items are informational; no votes or decisions are listed.

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Thu Feb 29, 2024

School Board Retreat - 7:00 PM

School Board to discuss superintendent evaluation criteria at retreat

The Alexandria City Public Schools School Board is holding a retreat to discuss the superintendent evaluation criteria for the 2023-24 school year. The agenda includes a discussion item with attached documents, including a redline draft of the evaluation and state guidelines. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only item.

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Thu Feb 29, 2024

Public Hearing - 6:30 PM

Public hearing on draft collective bargaining resolution

The Alexandria City Public Schools School Board is holding a public hearing to receive comments on the draft Collective Bargaining Resolution. Only comments on this topic will be heard; other topics are deferred to the next board meeting. The hearing includes a call to order, the hearing itself, and adjournment.

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Wed Feb 28, 2024

Committee Meeting--Budget - 6:30 PM

Budget Advisory Committee meets to review agenda and prior minutes

The Alexandria City Public Schools Budget Advisory Committee is holding a meeting to review its agenda and approve minutes from the January 24, 2024 meeting. The agenda contains only routine administrative items, with no budget decisions or discussions listed for this session.

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Wed Feb 28, 2024

Joint City Council/School Board Work Session - 7:00 p.m.

Joint work session on FY 2025-2034 CIP budget

The Alexandria City Council and School Board are holding a joint work session to discuss the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget for fiscal years 2025 through 2034. The agenda includes a presentation and a proposed CIP document for review. This is an information and discussion item, not a final decision.

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Wed Feb 28, 2024

Committee Meeting--Special Education - 7:00 p.m.

Special Education Advisory Committee subcommittees meet on hiring and communications

The Alexandria City Public Schools Special Education Advisory Committee is holding subcommittee meetings on February 28, 2024, at the ACHS Media Center. The Teacher Hiring Subcommittee meets at 7:00 p.m. and the Communications Subcommittee at 7:20 p.m. The agenda consists only of the two subcommittee agendas and attachments, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

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Tue Feb 27, 2024

Committee Meeting--Redistricting Steering - 5:00 PM

ACPS Redistricting Steering Committee reviews boundary analysis and policies

The Alexandria City Public Schools Redistricting Steering Committee is meeting to review materials for the redistricting process, including a June 2023 boundary analysis, fall 2023 membership data, an overview of the 2018 redistricting process, and current redistricting policies. The agenda consists of informational items only; no votes or decisions are scheduled.

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Mon Feb 26, 2024

Joint City Council/School Board Sub Committee Meeting - 5:00 PM

Joint City Council/School Board subcommittee to review shared operations

The Alexandria City Public Schools Joint City Council/School Board Subcommittee is meeting to review the agenda, approve meeting notes from January 22, 2024, and discuss shared operations between the city and schools. The meeting is informational, with no votes scheduled.

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Thu Feb 22, 2024

Regular Board Meeting - 6:30 p.m.

Alexandria City Public Schools Board meets on February 22, 2024

The School Board is reviewing personnel actions, community facility use, and various policy revisions. The agenda also includes a discussion of the Minnie Howard Redevelopment change order.

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Tue Feb 20, 2024

Committee Meeting - Ad Hoc School Board Advisory Support Committee - 7:00 PM

Ad Hoc committee reviews advisory committee policies and board manual

The Ad Hoc School Board Advisory Support Committee is meeting to discuss and review policies and procedures related to School Board advisory committees, including appointments, bylaws, and regulations. They will also review a draft of the Board Governance Manual. The agenda is largely informational and procedural, with no votes or decisions listed.

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Tue Feb 20, 2024

Committee Meeting--School Health - 6:30 p.m.

School Health Advisory Board to review agenda and January minutes

The School Health Advisory Board is meeting to review its agenda and approve the minutes from the January 23, 2024 meeting. No other substantive items are listed.

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Thu Feb 15, 2024

Committee Meeting - SB Policy Review Subcommittee - 8:30 AM

ACPS policy subcommittee reviews child abuse reporting, adult ed, redistricting policies

The Alexandria City Public Schools School Board Policy Review Subcommittee is meeting to review proposed revisions to several policies, including child abuse and neglect reporting, adult education, and individual student alternative education plans. The subcommittee will also discuss policies related to redistricting and review working revisions to the policy manual. This is a working session; no final votes are scheduled.

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Thu Feb 8, 2024

CF Add/Delete Work Session #1 - 7:00 p.m.

School Board reviews FY 2025 budget add/delete proposals

The Alexandria City School Board is holding the first Add/Delete Work Session to discuss and consider Board members' proposals to adjust the Superintendent's proposed FY 2025 Combined Funds Budget. These proposals were submitted and co-sponsored by Board members, and the session is part of the budget approval process leading to a final vote on February 22, 2024.

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Thu Feb 8, 2024

Regular Board Meeting - 6:30 p.m.

ACPS Board to review AASAC gifted services funding recommendation

The Alexandria City Public Schools Board is holding its regular meeting, where it will review an interim recommendation from the Advanced Academic Services Advisory Committee (AASAC) urging the Board to prioritize funding for gifted student services in the FY 2025 budget. The Board will also hear public comments, receive reports from student representatives and the superintendent, and consider consent items including personnel actions, financial reports, and policy revisions. The meeting includes a possible closed session.

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Tue Feb 6, 2024

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

AAS Advisory Committee to review program indicators and past minutes

The Advanced Academic Services Advisory Committee is meeting to review and discuss program indicators for 2022-23, as well as approve minutes from previous meetings. The agenda includes only informational items, with no decisions or public hearings scheduled.

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Mon Feb 5, 2024

Committee Meeting--Special Education - 12:00 p.m.

Anne Lipnick Awards Subcommittee meeting agenda and attachments

This is a procedural meeting of the Anne R. Lipnick Awards Subcommittee. The agenda includes only the agenda document and attachments, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

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Mon Feb 5, 2024

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

Athletic Hall of Fame Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for February 5

The Athletic Hall of Fame Advisory Committee will hold a meeting at the Alexandria City High School Media Center. The agenda includes reviewing previous minutes, subcommittee assignments, and the induction timeline for the 2024 class.

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Thu Feb 1, 2024

Committee Meeting - SB Policy Review Subcommittee - 8:30 AM

School Board subcommittee reviews policy revisions on donations, ads, facilities use

The Alexandria City Public Schools School Board Policy Review Subcommittee is meeting to review proposed revisions to several policies, including those on distribution of information materials, community use of school facilities, public sales on school property, public donations, and advertising in schools. The subcommittee will also work on revisions to policies regarding student representatives to the School Board. This is a working session, not a final decision-making meeting.

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Thu Jan 25, 2024

Committee Meeting - SB Policy Review Subcommittee - 8:30 AM

ACPS policy subcommittee to review proposed revisions to attendance, transportation, petty cash policies

The School Board Policy Review Subcommittee is meeting to review proposed policy revisions and working revisions. The agenda includes a review of proposed changes to policies on petty cash funds, student transportation, compulsory attendance, and student absences/excuses. The subcommittee will also discuss items for future meetings.

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Thu Jan 25, 2024

Committee Meeting--Collective Bargaining - 6:30 PM

ACPS committee to discuss collective bargaining authorization

The Alexandria City Public Schools Board committee is meeting to discuss collective bargaining, including a proposed authorization resolution, a timeline, and a draft resolution. The meeting is informational, with no final decisions expected.

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Wed Jan 24, 2024

Committee Meeting--Special Education - 7:00 p.m.

Special Education Advisory Committee meets to review agenda and minutes

The Alexandria City Public Schools Special Education Advisory Committee is meeting to review its agenda, approve minutes from the November 29, 2023 meeting, and discuss subcommittee activities. The agenda includes items on the Anne Lipnick Subcommittee and Parent Resource Center contact data. This is a routine administrative meeting with no major decisions or proposals listed.

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Wed Jan 24, 2024

Committee Meeting--Redistricting Steering - 5:00 PM

Redistricting Steering Committee reviews plan calendar and policies

The Alexandria City Public Schools Redistricting Steering Committee is meeting to review the 2023-2027 redistricting plan calendar, the 2015 redistricting scope of work, and policies related to redistricting. The agenda consists of informational items only, with no votes or decisions scheduled.

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Wed Jan 24, 2024

Committee Meeting--Budget - 6:30 PM

Budget Advisory Committee to review agenda, minutes, and membership flyer

The Alexandria City Public Schools Budget Advisory Committee is meeting to review its agenda, approve minutes from the November 29, 2023 meeting, and consider a membership flyer. The meeting is informational, with no major decisions or proposals listed.

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Tue Jan 23, 2024

Committee Meeting--School Health - 6:30 p.m.

School Health Advisory Board meets to review agenda and past minutes

The School Health Advisory Board (SHAB) of Alexandria City Public Schools is meeting to review its agenda and approve minutes from the October 17, 2023 meeting. The meeting was rescheduled from January 16 due to weather. No substantive decisions or proposals are listed on this agenda.

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Mon Jan 22, 2024

Joint City Council/School Board Sub Committee Meeting - 5:00 PM

Joint subcommittee to review JLARC report on Virginia K-12 funding formula

The Alexandria City Council and School Board subcommittee is meeting to review the agenda, approve meeting notes from November 27, 2023, and discuss the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) report on Virginia's K-12 funding formula. The meeting is informational, with no votes scheduled.

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Thu Jan 18, 2024

Public Hearing on the FY 2025 CF Budget - 6:30 p.m.

Public hearing on the FY 2025 Combined Funds Budget

The Alexandria City Public Schools is holding a public hearing regarding the FY 2025 Combined Funds Budget. This session is intended to gather community input on the proposed budget.

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Thu Jan 18, 2024

CF Budget Work Session #2 - 7:00 p.m.

School Board discusses non-personnel expenditures for FY 2025 budget

The Alexandria City Public Schools School Board is holding a work session to review the proposed FY 2025 Combined Funds Budget. This specific session focuses on an overview of non-personnel expenditures. The budget was originally proposed by the Superintendent on January 4, 2024.

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Thu Jan 18, 2024

Regular Board Meeting - 6:45 p.m.

School Board approves contracts, donations, and financial reports

The Alexandria City School Board is holding its regular meeting, covering routine procedural items, public comments, and reports. The board will vote on consent calendar items including the FY 2024 monthly financial report, a donation from TangerKids, facility use reports, personnel actions, and policy revisions. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

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Wed Jan 17, 2024

Committee Meeting--Superintendent Evaluation Criteria - 1:00 PM

Committee reviews superintendent evaluation criteria and procedures

The Alexandria City Public Schools committee will meet to review the Superintendent Evaluation Criteria document. The meeting includes a review of the Superintendent Evaluation Procedures draft and changes from the VDOE dated June 2022.

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Wed Jan 17, 2024

Joint City Council/School Board School Law Enforcement Partnership - 5:30 PM

Joint City Council and School Board meet regarding school law enforcement

The Alexandria City Council and School Board are holding a joint meeting for the School Law Enforcement Partnership. The agenda includes reviewing meeting notes from the November 29, 2023, session.

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Tue Jan 16, 2024

Committee Meeting - Ad Hoc School Board Advisory Support Committee - 7:00 PM

School board advisory committee to review policy revisions and governance manual

The Ad Hoc School Board Advisory Support Committee is meeting virtually to discuss and edit policies related to advisory committees, review the annual advisory committee calendar, and discuss potential topics for a board governance manual. The meeting was moved online due to inclement weather.

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Thu Jan 11, 2024

CF Budget Work Session #1 - 6:30 p.m.

ACPS Board begins FY 2025 budget work, reviews employee compensation

The Alexandria City Public Schools School Board is holding the first of several work sessions on the FY 2025 Combined-Funds Budget. The session includes a high-level overview of the proposed budget and a summary of proposed employee compensation changes. A legislative update is also on the agenda. The board will hold a public hearing and additional work sessions before approving the budget on February 22, 2024.

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Mon Jan 8, 2024

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

Alexandria City Public Schools Athletic Hall of Fame Advisory Committee meeting

The Athletic Hall of Fame Advisory Committee is meeting to review agenda items and previous meeting minutes. The committee will also discuss draft selection procedures and category composition.

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Fri Jan 5, 2024

Committee Meeting--Collective Bargaining - 1:00 PM

School Board committee to hold closed meeting on collective bargaining

The Alexandria City Public Schools School Board's Collective Bargaining Committee is meeting to consider a closed session and certify it under Virginia law. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, closed meeting and certification, and adjournment. No substantive public discussion or decisions are listed.

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Thu Jan 4, 2024

Regular Board Meeting - 6:30 p.m.

School Board approves policy revisions and personnel actions

The Alexandria City School Board held a regular meeting on January 4, 2024, where it approved the agenda, allowed electronic participation, and passed several consent items. These included designating Dr. Clinton Page and Dr. Grace Taylor as superintendent designees, approving personnel actions, adopting policy revisions, and appointing Kelly Carmichael Booz to the Superintendent's Evaluation Criteria Development Committee. The board also heard public comments and reports from student representatives.

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