Alexandria City Public Schools public meetings in 2025

School Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Arlington County School Board will vote on consent calendar items including approval of the 2026-2028 academic calendars, a contract for George Mason Modernization, and a task order for professional services. The board will also hear public comments and receive reports from the superintendent and student representatives.

• Approval of 2026-2028 Traditional and Modified academic calendars
• Contract for George Mason Modernization
• Task order for professional services
• Proposed policy revisions for action
• Personnel actions for December 1-12, 2025

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

The School Health Advisory Board will meet to approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from September 30, 2025. The board will also review an audit of the SHAB Bylaws and a policy revision process diagram.

• Approval of September 30, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of SHAB Bylaws Audit
• Review of Policy Revision Process diagram

CIP Add/Delete Work Session #2 - 6:00 p.m.

The School Board will hold a work session to discuss the 2027-2036 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget. Multiple CIP summary options from the Superintendent and board members are attached. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Discussion of 2027-2036 CIP budget add/delete options
• Attachments include Superintendent's CIP summary and board member options
• Meeting held in person at 1340 Braddock Place, Alexandria

Governance Committee Meeting - 8:00 AM

The Arlington County Public Schools Governance Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss policy revisions, including draft rules that may allow students to self-carry seizure medications. The committee will also review minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting and receive updates on legislative priorities and stakeholder engagement processes.

• Review working drafts of policy permitting students to self-carry seizure medications
• Approve minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting
• Review proposed policy revisions on discrimination complaint procedures and home-schooled student placement
• Receive updates on division legislative priorities and school board election reform efforts
• Discuss stakeholder engagement strategies for high-profile policy changes

Public Hearing on Facility Renaming - 5:00 p.m.

The School Board is holding a public hearing to discuss the renaming of four specific facilities following the receipt of four community petitions. The process is governed by School Board Policy FFA and Regulation FFA-R.

• Proposed renaming of The Field at Parker-Gray Stadium at Alexandria City High School – King Street Campus
• Proposed renaming of The Fields at Alexandria City High School – Minnie Howard Campus
• Proposed renaming of The Media Center at Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School
• Proposed renaming of The Courtyard at the Early Childhood Center

CIP Add/Delete Work Session #1 - 6:00 p.m.

The Arlington County Public Schools School Board will hold an in-person work session to discuss proposed additions and deletions to the FY 2027-2036 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget. The session is scheduled for December 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the School Board Meeting Room at 1340 Braddock Place in Alexandria, with options to view via Zoom or cable channel 71.

Strategy & Accountability Committee Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Strategy & Accountability Committee will review progress on the ACPS 2030 Strategic Plan and discuss the FY 27 budget and budget calendar. The committee will also examine student ratios and membership reports for the 2025-26 school year.

• FY 27 Budget discussion and budget calendar
• ACPS 2030 Strategic Plan: SY 25-26 Quarter 1 Progress Update debrief
• SY2025-26 Fall Membership, Transfer, and Student Ratio Report
• Proposed new City-Schools subcommittee structures
• Approval of November 10, 2025 meeting minutes

School Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The School Board is meeting to review reports and approve routine personnel and committee actions. A primary action item is the extension of the Memorandum of Understanding with the Alexandria Police Department to maintain state compliance for School Resource Officers.

• Extension of the School Law Enforcement Partnership MOU with Alexandria Police Department through June 2026
• Approval of personnel actions for November 3 through November 30, 2025
• Appointments to Athletic Hall of Fame, CTE, SHAB, and SEAC advisory committees
• Approval of minutes from November 6, November 13 (CIP Budget hearing), and November 18 meetings

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

The Operational Excellence Committee of Arlington County Public Schools will hold a Zoom meeting to approve minutes from November 2025 and discuss a proposed Board-managed website project. The committee will also review advisory committee applications, receive updates from other organizations, and discuss procedures for implementing a new Process and Project Leads model.

• Approve minutes from November 4, 2025 meeting
• Discuss proposed project plan for Board-managed website
• Review pending advisory committee applications (confidential)
• Discuss procedures for implementing Process and Project Leads model

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

The Arlington County Public Schools Athletic Hall of Fame Advisory Committee will hold its December 1, 2025 meeting virtually via Zoom. Members will review and likely approve the minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting and receive updates on current inductees and new nominations.

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

The Joint City Council/School Board Subcommittee will convene at 5:00 p.m. on November 24, 2025, in the City Council Work Room at 300 King Street in Alexandria. The meeting is procedural, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed beyond approving the agenda and minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting.

Work Session - 6:00 p.m.

The School Board holds a work session to discuss the FY 2027-2036 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), focusing on projects for FY2028-2036. The meeting is held in person at 1340 Braddock Place in Alexandria and livestreamed. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is an informational discussion.

• FY 2027-2036 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Work Session #2 — focus on FY2028-2036 projects
• Materials including CIP budget and 10-year capacity scenarios posted on November 18, 2025

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

The School Health Advisory Board will meet in person to approve the agenda for November 18, 2025, and adopt the minutes from the September 30, 2025 meeting. The board will also review an audit of its bylaws and a diagram of the policy revision process.

• Approval of the November 18, 2025 agenda
• Adoption of September 30, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of SHAB Bylaws Audit
• Review of Policy Revision Process diagram

Public Hearing on FY2027-36 CIP Budget - 6:00 p.m.

The Alexandria City School Board is holding a public hearing to receive community communications regarding the FY 2027-2036 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget.

• Public hearing on FY 2027-2036 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget

Governance Committee Meeting - 4:30 PM

The Governance Committee is meeting to discuss various policy revisions and board procedures. The committee will review draft policies regarding the school board website and debrief on student publication regulations following sessions with ACHS students.

• Review of JP - Student Publications and JP-R - High School Student Publications Regulations
• Consideration of BGA - School Board Website draft policy
• Information on APD MOU
• Proposed revisions to school bus safety (EEAC) and bus drivers (GDQ) policies
• Proposed revisions to mathematics regulations (IGBL-R) and athletic eligibility (IGDAA/IGDAA-R)

Work Session - 6:15 p.m.

The School Board is holding a work session to discuss the Superintendent's recommended Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget for FY 2027-2036. This first session focuses primarily on projects proposed for FY2027.

• Discussion of the FY2027-36 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget

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

The committee will meet to adopt the meeting agenda and review minutes from four previous meetings. The agenda includes information on draft data reports from March 2025 and the Final Local Plan for the Gifted 2023-2028.

• Review of AAS Draft Data Reports - March 2025
• Review of Final Local Plan for the Gifted - 2023-2028
• Approval of minutes from May 19, June 2, September 24, and October 28, 2025

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

The Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee will meet to adopt the published agenda. The meeting is held at Cornerstone Craftsman in Alexandria, VA.

• Adoption of the November 10, 2025 meeting agenda

Strategy & Accountability Committee Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Strategy & Accountability Committee will discuss communication strategies for 2026 redistricting and an update to the accountability system. The body will also review a draft policy for a Board website and a debrief from the City Council Budget Retreat.

• Review of 2026 redistricting communications and engagement tactics
• Discussion of the upcoming accountability system update
• Review of a draft Board website policy
• City Council Budget Retreat debrief
• Approval of minutes from September 8 and October 16, 2025

School Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Arlington County Public Schools School Board held a regular meeting on November 6, 2025, in Alexandria. The board adopted the meeting agenda and approved routine items via a consent calendar, including personnel actions and the 2026-27 Secondary Schools Program of Studies. The board also received reports from the superintendent, student representatives, and advisory committees.

• Adopted meeting agenda as published
• Approved personnel actions for October 20–31, 2025
• Reviewed 2026–27 Secondary Schools Program of Studies with 63 course changes (additions, revisions, deletions)

Operational Excellence Committee Meeting - 6:30 p.m.

The Arlington County Public Schools Operational Excellence Committee will meet to review draft policies, discuss advisory committee processes, and consider self-evaluation tools. No major decisions are scheduled; the meeting focuses on information-sharing and procedural updates.

• Approval of October 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of draft Board website policy and hosting plan
• Discussion of advisory committee appointment process and report timelines
• Consideration of self-assessment instruments for board evaluation
• Review of superintendent evaluation policies CA, CBA, and CBG

Governance Committee Meeting - 12:00 p.m.

The Governance Committee will meet to discuss policy revisions regarding student publications. The agenda also includes discussions on board processes, procedures, and division legislative priorities.

• Policy revisions for Student Publications

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

The Arlington County Public Schools Athletic Hall of Fame Advisory Committee will hold a procedural meeting to approve the published agenda and review minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting. No substantive decisions or new items are listed on the agenda.

Governance Committee Meeting - 8:00 AM

The Arlington County Public Schools Governance Committee will meet virtually to discuss potential policy changes allowing students to self-carry seizure medications and review a revised student publications policy. The committee will also discuss stakeholder engagement for high-profile policy changes and review board operating procedures. No formal decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Discuss adopting policy to permit students to self-carry seizure medications per HB2104
• Review revised draft policy and regulation on student publications
• Discuss stakeholder engagement strategies for high-profile policy changes
• Review and recommend revisions to Board Operating Procedures

Board Development - 6:00 p.m.

The Arlington County Public Schools Board will hold a Board Development session in-person at 1340 Braddock Place in Alexandria. The meeting includes procedural items such as opening, adjournment, and a closed session to discuss specific public employees' performance and legal consultation.

• Closed session to discuss performance of specific public employees and legal consultation under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(1) and (A)(8)
• Certification of closed meeting compliance with Virginia Code §2.2-3712

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

The Joint City Council and School Board Subcommittee will discuss updates to the analysis of students generated by different housing types. The meeting also includes information on a new state accountability framework and the Long Range Educational Facilities Plan.

• Student Generation Rate Update based on housing types and building age
• New State Accountability Framework presentation
• Long Range Educational Facilities Plan
• 2025-26 CC/SB Calendar & Work Plan

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

The Advanced Academic Services Advisory Committee will meet virtually to adopt its meeting agenda and review staff updates, a draft 2025–26 scope of work, parent survey questions, and proposed bylaw revisions. No formal decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

• Adoption of the October 27, 2025 meeting agenda
• Presentation of ACPS staff updates (PDF 2.56 MB)
• Draft 2025–26 AASAC scope of work (PDF 169 KB)
• Draft survey questions for AAS parents (PDF 184 KB)
• Proposed revisions to AASAC bylaws (PDF 324 KB)

School Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The School Board met to approve legislative priorities for 2026 and various policy revisions. The body also reviewed personnel actions and received a land acquisition update regarding current space needs.

• Approval of ACPS 2026 Legislative Priorities
• Policy revisions for Vendor Relations, Payment Procedures, and Expense Reimbursements
• Updated Student Transcript Regulations
• Personnel Action Report for October 6 through October 17, 2025
• Land acquisition update on space needs and City Small Area Plan Developments

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

The Special Education Advisory Committee is meeting via Zoom. The agenda consists of the approval of the meeting agenda.

• Approval of the October 22, 2025 agenda

School Health Advisory Board - 6:00 p.m.

The School Health Advisory Board will meet to approve the meeting agenda and minutes from September 30, 2025. The board will also review an audit of the SHAB Bylaws and a policy revision process diagram.

• Review of SHAB Bylaws Audit
• Review of Policy Revision Process Diagram
• Adoption of September 30, 2025 meeting minutes

Governance Committee Meeting - 8:00 AM

The Governance Committee will discuss proposed revisions to several school division policies and regulations. Key discussions include whether to permit students to self-carry seizure medications and how to handle underage admissions appeals.

• Proposed policy on students self-carrying seizure medications per HB2104
• Discussion on whether to continue hearing appeals for underage admissions
• Review of student publication policies and regulations
• 5-year routine review of Educational Philosophy and School Division Goals
• Proposed policy revisions regarding employee social media access and school volunteers

Work Session - 6:00 p.m.

The Arlington County Public Schools School Board holds a work session to discuss advisory committee processes and review draft documents for the 2026 legislative priorities ahead of the Virginia General Assembly session. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational.

• Briefing by Operational Excellence Committee on advisory committee processes
• Review of ACPS 2026 Legislative Priorities documents including timeline, priorities, and program

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

The Strategy & Accountability Committee will review communication plans for 2026 redistricting. Members will also discuss the VDOE 3E framework, assessment proficiency cut scores, and updates to the accountability system.

• 2026 redistricting communications update
• VDOE 3E framework and high school student success metrics
• Proposed delayed implementation of new assessment proficiency cut scores
• Accountability system update
• Approval of September 8, 2025 meeting minutes

School Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Arlington County Public Schools School Board held a regular meeting on October 9, 2025, in Alexandria. The board approved routine items via consent calendar, including personnel actions, policy revisions, and budget priorities for fiscal year 2027. No substantive decisions were made beyond procedural and consent items.

• Adopted FY 2027 Combined Funds and Capital Improvement Program Budget Priorities
• Approved George Mason Modernization Contract Amendment (GMP 2)
• Adopted proposed policy revisions including procurement regulations
• Approved minutes from September 18, 2025 meeting
• Approved personnel actions for September 15–October 3, 2025

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

The Operational Excellence Committee will discuss a proposed policy for a new Board webpage and the process for Advisory Committee report submissions. Members will also review policies CA, CBA, and CBG regarding the evaluation and duties of the superintendent.

• Discussion of a proposed new Board webpage/site and platform policy
• Review of policies CA, CBA, and CBG regarding Superintendent duties and qualifications
• Review of pending appointments to Board Advisory Committees
• Update on renaming petitions
• Discussion of the Advisory Committee report submission and Board response process

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

The Athletic Hall of Fame Advisory Committee is meeting to approve the agenda and previous meeting minutes. The committee will also review the run of show and invitation for the October 11, 2025 Induction Ceremony.

• Review of September 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Proposed run of show for October 11, 2025 Induction Ceremony
• 2025 AHOF Induction Ceremony Invitation

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

The School Health Advisory Board will meet to elect leadership and establish its operational framework for the year. The committee will review governance policies, bylaws, and previous recommendations to determine future areas of focus.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Appointment of other committee roles, such as Secretary
• Review and potential modification of committee bylaws
• Establishment of the annual meeting schedule
• Determination of dates for presenting recommendations to the Board

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

The Budget Advisory Committee will hold its regular meeting to conduct procedural business, including electing a chair and vice chair, approving minutes, and setting the committee’s meeting schedule for the year. Members will also review governance documents and receive training on FOIA requests.

• Elect chair and vice chair if not already chosen
• Approve minutes from September 3, 2025 meeting
• Establish meeting schedule with up to 50% virtual meetings
• Review ACPS Policies and Regulations (BCF, BCF-R, BCF-R2, BCFB, BCFC)
• Complete FOIA training (20-minute video) during or before next meeting

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

The Advanced Academic Services Advisory Committee will meet in person to review proposed bylaws revisions, a draft scope of work for 2025-26, and survey questions for parents. The meeting will also include updates on committee activities and a vote to approve the posted agenda.

• Review proposed revisions to AASAC Bylaws
• Discuss draft 2025-26 Scope of Work
• Consider survey questions for Advanced Academic Services parents

Joint City Council/School Board Work Session - 6:00 p.m.

The Augusta County Public Schools Joint City Council/School Board Work Session will focus on setting meeting goals, reviewing the DASH program, and discussing the Long Range Educational Facilities Plan. No formal votes are scheduled.

• Discussion of DASH program update and next steps
• Review of Long Range Educational Facilities Plan
• Setting goals and norms for the joint meeting
• Presentation on City Council and School Board ways of working

Governance Committee Meeting - 8:00 AM

The Governance Committee will review proposed revisions to several policies and regulations. The body will also continue discussions regarding student publications and whether to permit students to self-carry seizure medications.

• Review of financial policies including Custody and Disbursement of School Funds, Financial Accounting and Reporting, and Payment Procedures
• Discussion on adopting policy to permit students to self-carry seizure medications per HB2104
• Discussion of potential revisions to policy JP - Student Publications
• Review of policies for Vendor Relations and Disposal of Surplus Items
• Approval of minutes from the September 12, 2025 meeting

Work Session - 6:00 p.m.

The School Board will review a five-year fiscal forecast projecting a budget deficit of $12.3 million for FY 2027 and $41.1 million by FY 2031. Members will also participate in a facilitated activity to determine budget priorities for the Combined Funds and the FY 2027-2036 Capital Improvement Program.

• FY 2026-2031 Operating Fund Fiscal Forecast
• FY 2027 Combined Funds and FY 2027-2036 Capital Improvement Program budget priorities
• 2025 Advanced Academic Studies Advisory Committee Annual Report
• ACPS Local Plan for the Gifted: 2023-2028

School Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The School Board adopted the meeting agenda and approved the Consent Calendar, which included the FY 2027 Budget Process Resolution, the Superintendent's evaluation, personnel actions, and the approval of a $9,999 donation from Proxyware to support mentoring initiatives at Patrick Henry K-8 School and Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 School.

• Adoption of FY 2027 Budget Process Resolution and Rules of Engagement
• Approval of $9,999 donation from Proxyware to Patrick Henry K-8 and Jefferson-Houston PreK-8
• Approval of Superintendent's Evaluation
• Approval of Personnel Actions for September 2-12, 2025
• Approval of September 4, 2025 and September 11, 2025 meeting minutes

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

The Operational Excellence Committee will meet to brief Advisory Committee Chairs on the annual committee process. The meeting also includes the establishment of the committee meeting schedule through June 2026.

• Committee Chair Orientation on the annual committee process
• Establishment of the Operational Excellence Committee Meeting Schedule through June 2, 2026

Governance Committee Meeting - 8:00 AM

The Arlington County Public Schools Governance Committee will meet to discuss policy revisions on student self-carrying of seizure medications, a new procurement resolution, and student publications guidelines. The committee will also review draft legislative priorities for the 2026 Virginia General Assembly session.

• Discuss adopting policy allowing students to self-carry seizure medications per HB2104
• Review draft Purchasing Resolution for adoption at October 9, 2025 Board Meeting
• Discuss proposed changes to Student Publications policy (JP)
• Review draft 2026 legislative priorities for Virginia General Assembly
• Approve minutes from June 6, 2025 meeting

Work Session - 6:00 p.m.

The School Board will hold a work session to discuss the resolution and rules of engagement for the FY 2027 budget process. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding DASH, featuring a City Manager recommendation and a transportation study.

• FY 2027 Budget Process Resolution and Rules of Engagement
• FY 2027–2036 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget planning
• DASH City Manager Recommendation
• April 2025 Transportation Study
• Analysis of DASH assuming High School routes

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

The committee will meet to adopt the agenda and review minutes from the August 4, 2025 meeting. Members will also review meeting dates for the 2025-26 school year.

• Approval of August 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of 2025-26 school year meeting dates

Strategy & Accountability Committee Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The committee will elect a Chair and Vice Chair and consider the approval of May 8, 2025 meeting minutes. Members will receive information regarding the strategic plan implementation monitoring approach and redistricting implementation.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of May 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Strategic Plan Implementation Monitoring Approach
• Redistricting Implementation
• Committee Meeting Schedule through May 11, 2026

School Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Arlington County Public Schools School Board held a procedural meeting on September 4, 2025. No substantive decisions were made; the board approved the meeting agenda, minutes from prior meetings, and routine consent items such as personnel actions and advisory committee appointments. A closed meeting was convened for legal matters but no details were disclosed.

• Adopted meeting agenda as published
• Approved minutes from August 21 and August 28, 2025 meetings
• Approved Personnel Action Report (August 18–29, 2025)
• Adopted 2025 VSBA Media Honor Roll resolution
• Approved advisory committee appointments

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

The Budget Advisory Committee is meeting to review the 2025-26 scope of work and the 2025 annual report. The committee will also consider the approval of notes from the May 27, 2025 meeting.

• Approval of May 27, 2025 meeting notes
• Review of 2025-26 BAC Scope of Work
• Review of 2025 BAC Annual Report

Operational Excellence Committee Meeting - 6:30 p.m.

The committee will elect a Chair and Vice Chair and approve minutes from May and June 2025. Members will receive information regarding the school board website and the recruitment and onboarding of advisory committee members. The body will also discuss procedures for implementing the Process and Project Leads model.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of May 15, 2025 and June 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Process and Project Leads model implementation
• Information on recruitment of new advisory committee members
• Information on onboarding for advisory committee chairs

Board Development - 6:00 p.m.

The board will meet for a development session to discuss internal operations. The meeting focuses on board-level assessments and communication.

• Discussion of self-assessment
• Discussion of teaming
• Discussion of board communications

School Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Arlington County Public Schools School Board held a regular meeting on August 21, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the School Board Meeting Room at 1340 Braddock Place in Alexandria. The meeting followed standard procedural steps, including roll call, adoption of the agenda, and approval of the consent calendar. No substantive decisions or discussions on policy, budget, or facilities were recorded in the agenda.

• Agenda adopted with 8-0 vote (Abdulahi Abdalla absent)
• Consent calendar approved, including personnel actions and minutes from August 7 special meeting
• Closed session convened to discuss Office for Civil Rights case 11-25-1305 and security plans
• Closed meeting certified pursuant to Virginia Code 2.2-3712

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

The School Board met for a special called meeting to conduct a closed session. The board discussed legal advice regarding litigation, collective bargaining, and a prospective student admission.

• Closed session regarding a special education matter
• Closed session regarding Office for Civil Rights case number 11-25-1305
• Closed session regarding collective bargaining legal advice
• Closed session regarding a prospective student admission from Alexandria City Public Schools
• Approval of personnel actions for July 2 through August 1, 2025

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

The committee is meeting to adopt the current agenda and review minutes from June 2, 2025. The body is also seeking approval for the proposed 2025-26 meeting dates.

• Approval of 2025-26 AHOF meeting dates
• Review of June 2, 2025 meeting minutes

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

The School Board is conducting its annual organizational meeting to elect a Chair and Vice Chair for the 2025-26 school year. The body is also approving administrative updates, financial delegations, and the budget development calendar for FY27.

• Election of School Board Chair and Vice Chair for 2025-26
• Adoption of the 2025-26 School Board Calendar
• Approval of the FY27 Budget Development Calendar
• Updates to policies resulting from the 2025 Virginia Legislative Session
• Appointment of Dr. Grace Taylor and Dr. Clinton Page as designees to the division superintendent

CANCELLED: Joint City Council / School Board Subcommittee Meeting - 6/23/2025

The June 23, 2025, meeting was cancelled due to an HVAC system issue at the Alexandria City Public Schools Central Office. No decisions were made.

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

The School Board reviewed financial reports and personnel actions. The body is deciding on revisions to the 2025-26 academic calendars and a change order for 1703 N. Beauregard.

• Approval of $29,720.36 donation from Proper Help Foundation for school meal debt
• Approval of preliminary FY 2025 monthly financial report ending April 30, 2025
• Purchase order change order for 1703 N. Beauregard
• Proposed revisions to Traditional and Tucker/Modified 2025-26 academic calendars
• Personnel Actions Report for May 26 to June 6, 2025

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

The Strategy & Accountability Committee meeting scheduled for June 12, 2025, was cancelled. The agenda had included reviews of budget and board calendars.

• Draft FY27 and FY28 budget calendars
• Draft board calendars for 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years
• Minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting

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

The Redistricting Steering Committee will meet to discuss redistricting implementation and swing space supporting data. The meeting includes the adoption of the agenda and approval of previous minutes.

• Redistricting Implementation presentation
• Final Swing Space Supporting Data review
• Determination of future Redistricting Steering Committee meeting dates

Governance Committee Meeting - 8:00 a.m.

The committee is reviewing proposed updates to policies and regulations resulting from the 2025 Virginia legislative session. Members will also discuss next steps for student publications policy and legislative positions for the VSBA.

• Proposed legislative session policy updates for adoption at the July 10, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of student publications policy revisions
• Review of positions for the VSBA's 2025 Legislative Positions Committee

Public Hearing on Redistricting - 6:00 p.m.

The School Board is conducting a public hearing to receive community comments regarding redistricting. The meeting includes a review of redistricting maps, policies, and planning factors.

• Public hearing on redistricting
• Review of Middle Triangle Plan 2 (Options B, C, E)
• Review of Middle Triangle Plan 3 (Options B, C, E)
• Discussion of redistricting maps and policies

Operational Excellence Committee Meeting - 6:30 p.m.

The Operational Excellence Committee will discuss processes for board advisory committees and student representative onboarding. Members will review policies regarding the superintendent's duties and evaluation, and conduct an annual review of board and budget calendars.

• Review of policies CA, CBA, and CBG regarding Superintendent duties and evaluation
• Annual review of policy BDDE (Rules of Order) and Board Calendars
• Discussion of Advisory Committee processes for recruitment, appointment, and onboarding
• Assignment of leads for 2025-26 school year projects and work processes
• Debrief on the VSBA Workshop regarding evaluating Superintendents

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

The Athletic Hall of Fame Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda and review minutes from May 5, 2025. The committee will also review a list of selected nominees for induction into the 2025 ACPS Athletic Hall of Fame.

• Review of 15 nominees for the 2025 ACPS Athletic Hall of Fame
• Induction ceremony scheduled for October 11, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the ACHS Auditorium

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

The Advanced Academic Services Advisory Committee is meeting to approve the meeting agenda and review the draft 2024-2025 AASAC Annual Report.

• Review of DRAFT 2024-2025 AASAC Annual Report

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

The School Board is meeting to approve routine consent items, including personnel actions and policy revisions. The board is also reviewing nominees for the 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame and presenting staff awards.

• Approval of selected math and fine arts textbooks
• Review of 16 nominees for the 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame
• Approval of personnel actions for the period of May 5 through May 23, 2025
• Approval of revised policies and regulations
• Presentation of Anne R. Lipnick Awards for Specialized Instruction and VIP Awards

Add/Delete Budget Work Session #1 - 6:10 p.m.

The School Board will review and vote on co-sponsored add/delete requests for the FY 2026 Combined Funds Budget and the FY 2026-35 Capital Improvement Program. This follows a proposed budget from the Superintendent on May 1, 2025, and member requests submitted on May 20, 2025.

• Vote on FY 2026 Combined Funds Budget Add/Delete co-sponsored requests
• Vote on FY 2026-35 Capital Improvement Program Add/Delete co-sponsored requests

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

The meeting agenda consists of procedural items. The committee will consider adopting the agenda and approving the minutes from the March 25, 2025 meeting.

• Approval of March 25, 2025 meeting minutes

Public Hearing on ACPS/APD Memorandum of Understanding - 6:00 p.m.

The Alexandria City School Board is holding a public hearing to receive community comments regarding a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Alexandria City Public Schools and the Alexandria Police Department.

• Public hearing on the ACPS/APD Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

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

The Redistricting Steering Committee met to review and discuss proposed school boundary maps, revised redistricting policies, and upcoming key dates. The committee also approved minutes from a prior meeting and set future meeting dates.

• Review of redistricting boundary maps
• Discussion of revised redistricting policies based on May 15 feedback
• Approval of minutes from May 12, 2025 meeting
• Key dates: June 5 public hearing, June 12 board decision on maps

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

The committee will meet to approve the meeting agenda and minutes from previous sessions. The meeting includes a review of the draft 2024-25 AASAC Annual Report.

• Review of 2024-25 AASAC Annual Report DRAFT
• Approval of minutes from meetings dated 2024-12-02, 2025-01-13, 2025-03-10, and 2025-04-28

Governance Committee Meeting - 8:00 a.m.

The Arlington County Public Schools Governance Committee will meet in person to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss proposed policy revisions, including computer-use regulations and the school-year calendar. The committee will also review division legislative priorities for the upcoming session.

• Approve minutes from May 2, 2025 meeting
• Review proposed changes to computer-use and school-year calendar policies
• Discuss feedback on student publications policy drafts
• Review VSBA’s 2025 legislative positions handbook

Operational Excellence Committee Meeting - 8:00 AM

The Operational Excellence Committee will open with roll call and agenda adoption, then hold a closed meeting under Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711(A)(2) to discuss scholastic records of prospective student representatives. The meeting also includes a review of a committee meeting schedule and adjournment. The agenda is primarily procedural.

• Closed meeting for student representative interviews under Virginia FOIA exemption
• Adoption of the agenda as an action item
• Review of committee meeting schedule (dates from Aug–Dec 2024)

School Board Work Session - 6:00 p.m.

The School Board will hold a work session focusing on the second FY 2026 budget discussion and review of updated redistricting policies and regulations. The board will consider feedback from prior work sessions and examine supporting data, including enrollment projections and walk-zone guidelines. No final votes are expected at this work session.

• FY 2026 Budget Work Session #2 — continued discussion of the proposed budget
• Review of working drafts of redistricting policies and regulations based on prior feedback
• Discussion of class size policy (IHB) effective July 1, 2026
• Review of student placement policies (JC/JCD) and enrollment change procedures (JCE)
• Examination of student walk hazard data and transportation services regulations

Redistricting Advisory Committee (RAC) Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Redistricting Advisory Committee will discuss the redistricting timeline, review proposed boundary maps, and analyze transportation impacts. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session to prepare recommendations for the School Board.

• Review of redistricting maps for Arlington Public Schools
• Presentation on the redistricting timeline
• Transportation analysis related to proposed boundary changes
• Upcoming key dates: School Board work session May 15, public hearing June 5, Board decision June 12

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

The Redistricting Steering Committee will meet to review proposed school boundary maps, discuss transportation analysis, and consider the redistricting timeline. The meeting includes adoption of the agenda and approval of minutes. Key upcoming dates include a public hearing on June 5 and a School Board decision on June 12.

• Review of redistricting maps
• Transportation analysis discussion
• Map discussion among committee members
• Redistricting timeline review
• Upcoming key dates: Public hearing June 5, School Board decision June 12

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

The Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee is meeting to conduct procedural business. The agenda includes the adoption of the current meeting agenda and the approval of minutes from the March 2025 meeting.

• Adoption of the May 13, 2025 agenda
• Approval of minutes for the March 2025 meeting

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

The Strategy & Accountability Committee will meet to consider a tool for selecting school boundary maps based on guiding principles and to provide feedback on redistricting policy considerations. The committee will also approve minutes from the May 5 meeting and review upcoming meeting dates.

• Approve minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting
• Discuss a possible tool to assist the Board with selecting a boundary map based on guiding principles
• Provide additional feedback on redistricting policy considerations from prior work sessions
• Review committee meeting schedule through June 2025

Public Hearing on Redistricting - 6:00 p.m.

The School Board is holding a public hearing to gather community input on redistricting. The meeting includes procedural items such as roll call and adoption of the agenda. Written comments from the public are attached. The next public hearing on redistricting is scheduled for June 5, 2025.

• Public hearing on redistricting to receive community comments
• Written public comments attached from multiple individuals (Barnes, Hammer, Helgesen, Levin, Moyer, Mahefuzha, Mullins, Rodriguez, Van Beveren)
• Speaker sign-up deadline: noon on Sunday, May 11, 2025; 5 in-person slots available day of meeting
• Next public hearing on redistricting scheduled for June 5, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
• Meeting held in person at 1340 Braddock Place, Alexandria, and via Zoom

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

The Arlington County School Board will hold a regular meeting with recognitions, reports, and public comments. The board will vote on a consent calendar including policy revisions on curriculum development, assessment, weapons in school, and academic equity, as well as approve monthly financial reports, budget transfer reports, and personnel actions.

• Policy revisions: Curriculum Development (IF), Assessment/Evaluation (IFA), Weapons in School (JFCD), Academic Excellence/Equity (IGBJ), and others
• Preliminary FY 2025 monthly financial report through March 31, 2025
• Budget Transfer Report for Q3 FY 2025 (Jan–Mar) detailing transfers over $25,000
• Personnel actions for April 14 – May 2, 2025 (confidential)
• Public comments and recognition of ACPS Principal and Teacher of the Year

Budget Work Session - 6:15 p.m.

The School Board is holding a work session to discuss recommended adjustments to the FY 2026 Combined Funds and the FY 2026-2035 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budgets. These recommendations were submitted by the Superintendent on May 1, 2025, to account for changes since the budget was approved on February 20, 2025.

• FY 2026 Combined Funds budget adjustments
• FY 2026-2035 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget adjustments

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

The School Health Advisory Board is meeting in person at the Alexandria City High School Rotunda. The provided agenda consists of procedural boilerplate to approve the meeting agenda.

Public Hearing on the FY 2026 Combined Funds and FY 2026-35 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budgets - 6:00 p.m.

The Arlington School Board will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the FY 2026 Combined Funds and FY 2026-35 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budgets. Only topics related to the FY 2026 budgets will be heard. The meeting includes procedural items such as adoption of the agenda and adjournment.

• Public hearing on FY 2026 Combined Funds and FY 2026-35 CIP budgets
• Deadline to sign up to speak was Noon on May 5, 2025
• Written comments submitted by Fredericks and Godfrey are part of the record
• Agenda adopted by vote of 5-0

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

The Strategy & Accountability Committee will discuss a tool to help the Board select a boundary map based on guiding principles. The committee will also review and provide feedback on policy considerations for redistricting based on previous work sessions.

• Discussion of a tool for selecting a boundary map based on guiding principles
• Review of redistricting policy considerations from April 10 and May 1 work sessions

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

The Athletic Hall of Fame Advisory Committee is meeting to handle procedural business. The only items on the agenda are approval of the meeting agenda and approval of minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting. No substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Approval of the May 5, 2025 meeting agenda
• Review and approval of minutes from the April 7, 2025 AHOF meeting

Governance Committee Meeting - 8:00 a.m.

The Governance Committee will review proposed revisions to multiple policies and regulations, including underage admissions, field trips, use of private cars for transporting students, student publications, and kindergarten placements. They will also discuss VSBA's 2025 legislative positions. Procedural items include approval of the April 11, 2025 minutes.

• Discussion of underage admissions policy (JEC, JEC-R, IKEB-R)
• Proposed revisions to policies: GDP (private cars), IICA (field trips), JEA-R3 (PreK attendance), JEC-R2 (kindergarten placements), JP (student publications)
• Review of VSBA's 2025 Legislative Positions Handbook
• Approval of minutes from April 11, 2025

Work Session - 6:15 p.m.

The School Board will hold a work session to discuss redistricting policies. The discussion includes a presentation, projected deferral eligibility by plan, student walk hazard data, and walk zone guidelines from neighboring districts. This is an information item only; no votes are expected.

• Redistricting policies presentation and supporting data
• Projected deferral eligibility by plan (attached PDF)
• Student walk hazard data
• Walk zone guidelines from neighboring districts

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

The School Board is holding a special called meeting to receive and discuss the Superintendent's recommended adjustments to the FY2026 Combined Funds (Operating, Grants & Special Projects, and School Nutrition Services) and the FY2026-2035 Capital Improvement Program budgets. The agenda also includes recognition of local businesses and advisory committees, and a possible closed meeting.

• Recognition of Bloomberg Industry Group, Inova Health System, and The Campagna Center for VSBA Business Honor Roll
• Superintendent's adjusted FY2026 Combined Funds and Capital Improvement Program budgets
• Possible closed meeting under Virginia Code 2.2-3712
• Adoption of agenda (procedural, already carried)
• Certification of closed meeting (if held)

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

This is a joint meeting of Arlington City Council and School Board subcommittee members. The main business is to receive informational presentations on several major projects, including DASH/ACPS transportation, early childhood education, the ACPS Foundation, and redistricting. The only actions scheduled are approval of the meeting agenda and the summary of the March 24, 2025 meeting.

• Dash/ACPS Transportation update with multiple presentations
• Early Childhood Education update
• ACPS Foundation update
• Redistricting update
• Approval of March 24, 2025 meeting summary

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

The Advanced Academic Services Advisory Committee meets to approve the posted agenda and discuss draft documents for its end-of-year report. The meeting is procedural, with no new decisions or proposals expected.

• Approve the agenda for the April 28, 2025 meeting
• Review AASAC end-of-year report brainstorm documents

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

The School Board met to review financial reports and personnel actions. The board approved the 2025-2026 Local Perkins V Plan to modernize career and technical education programs.

• Approval of the 2025-2026 Local Perkins V Plan providing $324,208.50 for CTE programs
• Allocation of $105,000.00 to update computers in high school business, health, and STEM Academy labs
• Allocation of $25,000.00 for CTE teacher and administrator professional development
• Review of the Preliminary FY 2025 Monthly Financial Report ending February 28, 2025
• Approval of personnel actions for the period of March 31, 2025 - April 11, 2025

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

This is a procedural meeting of the Arlington Public Schools Special Education Advisory Committee. The only listed items are approval of the meeting agenda and review of attached documents. No substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Approve the April 23, 2025 meeting agenda (file attachment 250423_Agenda_SEAC.pdf)

Redistricting Community Engagement Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Arlington County School Board is holding a hybrid community engagement meeting on April 22, 2025, to discuss redistricting. The agenda includes a presentation and discussion on redistricting plans. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is focused on public input.

• Hybrid meeting format (in-person at 1340 Braddock Place, Alexandria, and via Zoom)
• Discussion Topic: Community Engagement Meeting with attached agenda and presentation files
• Presentation PDF (3,527 KB) for redistricting community meeting
• Procedural items: Call to Order and Adjournment

Board Meeting - 5:00 p.m.

This meeting is entirely a closed session. The Board voted to convene a closed meeting to discuss public safety security vulnerabilities and the performance of a specific public employee. No public business was conducted in open session.

• Adoption of meeting agenda (approved unanimously)
• Convening closed meeting under Va. Code § 2.2-3711(A)(19) to discuss security vulnerabilities and public safety plans
• Convening closed meeting under Va. Code § 2.2-3711(A)(1) to discuss performance of a specific public employee
• Certification that closed session complied with Virginia Freedom of Information Act

Public Hearing on the Strategic Plan - 6:00 p.m.

The School Board will hold a public hearing on the ACPS Strategic Plan for 2025-2030. Only comments related to the strategic plan will be heard. Sign-up closes at noon on April 21.

• Public hearing on ACPS Strategic Plan: 2025-2030
• Sign-up deadline: Noon on April 21, 2025
• Only strategic plan topics will be heard

Governance Committee Meeting - 8:00 a.m.

The Governance Committee will review proposed revisions to several policies, including weapons in schools, managing student behaviors in emergency situations, student publications, and the investment policy statement. The committee will also discuss positions for VSBA's 2025 Legislative Positions. The meeting begins with approval of minutes from March 28.

• Proposed revisions to Policy JFCD – Weapons in School
• Proposed revisions to Policy JM – Managing Student Behaviors in Emergency Situations and new regulation JM-R
• Proposed revisions to Policy JP – Student Publications and new regulation JP-R
• Review of DAA – Investment Policy Statement
• Discussion of VSBA's 2025 Legislative Positions Committee

Work Session - 6:00 p.m.

This work session includes two discussion items: a draft five-year strategic plan for 2025-2030 and proposed revisions to redistricting policies. No votes are scheduled; the board is gathering input before formal adoption.

• Draft ACPS Strategic Plan for 2025-2030 presented for board discussion
• Redistricting policy revisions under consideration as part of the 2025 ACPS Redistricting Project

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

The Redistricting Steering Committee is meeting to discuss the redistricting timeline, new maps, and data projections. The committee will also review impact analysis and an interactive SchoolSite Locator.

• Review of new redistricting maps
• Discussion of data projections and impact analysis
• Review of Interactive SchoolSite Locator
• Community Engagement Meeting scheduled for April 22, 2025

Redistricting Advisory Committee (RAC) Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Redistricting Advisory Committee (RAC) will hold a meeting to discuss the redistricting timeline, review new school boundary maps, examine data projections, and analyze the potential impacts of proposed changes. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information only.

• Discussion of new school boundary maps
• Review of data projections for redistricting
• Impact analysis of proposed redistricting scenarios
• Presentation of redistricting timeline
• Upcoming community engagement meeting on April 22, 2025

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

The Athletic Hall of Fame Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda for the April 7 session and to review and approve minutes from the March 3 meeting. Both items are procedural; no substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Adoption of the April 7 meeting agenda
• Approval of minutes from the March 3, 2025 meeting

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

This is a regular School Board meeting with procedural items and a consent calendar. The board will vote on adopting the consent calendar, which includes policy revisions for student health services, suicide prevention, medication administration, and other areas, as well as approval of personnel actions and authorization to begin facility renaming processes for three locations.

• Policy revisions for student involvement, health services, bloodborne diseases, medication administration, psychotropic medication recommendation, and suicide prevention
• Authorization to start renaming process for Early Childhood Center Courtyard as 'Owen's Place'
• Authorization to start renaming process for Naomi L. Brooks Media Center as 'Jean B. Reid Library'
• Authorization to start renaming process for Parker-Gray Stadium Field as 'The Keith Burns Field'
• Approval of confidential personnel actions for March 17–28, 2025

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

The Strategy & Accountability Committee will review draft supporting documents for upcoming Board work sessions on redistricting. Most other agenda items are procedural: call to order, adoption of agenda, approval of minutes, and scheduling.

• Review of draft redistricting policy considerations and related documents (attached)
• Approval of minutes from the March 7, 2025 meeting

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

The School Health Advisory Board is meeting to consider a single procedural item: approval of the posted agenda. No substantive discussions, votes, or actions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve the agenda as posted (procedural)

Operational Excellence Committee Meeting - 6:30 p.m.

The Operational Excellence Committee will discuss next steps for renaming petitions and review pending advisory committee appointments. The committee will also evaluate policies regarding the duties and evaluation of the Superintendent.

• Discussion of next steps for renaming petitions
• Review of pending advisory committee appointments
• Feedback and process discussion for 2025-26 student representatives
• Review of Superintendent policies CA, CBA, and CBG
• Debrief on VSBA Workshop regarding Superintendent evaluation

Governance Committee Meeting - 8:00 a.m.

The committee will discuss potential revisions to Policy JP regarding student publications. Members will also review and discuss positions for the VSBA's 2025 Legislative Positions Committee.

• Discussion of revisions to Policy JP - Student Publications
• Review of VSBA's 2025 Legislative Positions

Board Development - 3/27/2025

The Arlington School Board is holding a work session focused on board development, including discussions on governance frameworks, balancing corporate and individual responsibilities, and community engagement norms. The meeting also includes a closed session for matters exempt under Virginia FOIA. No votes or decisions are scheduled on specific operational items.

• Discussion of Governance Frameworks for board operations
• Balancing Corporate and Individual Responsibilities among board members
• Session introduction on teaming and School Board purpose
• Establishment of Community Engagement Norms
• Closed meeting pursuant to Virginia Code 2.2-3712

Budget Advisory Committee Meeting - 6:15 p.m.

This is a procedural meeting of the Arlington County Public Schools Budget Advisory Committee. The committee will vote on adopting the agenda for this meeting and approving the minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting. No substantive budget decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Approval of the March 25, 2025 Budget Advisory Committee agenda
• Approval of minutes from the February 24, 2025 Budget Advisory Committee meeting

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

The Joint City Council/School Board Subcommittee will meet to discuss DASH/ACPS transportation coordination and receive a collective bargaining update. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and scheduling of future joint meetings. No specific proposals, dollar amounts, or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of DASH/ACPS Transportation
• Collective Bargaining Update
• Approval of February 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• FY 2025 Joint CC/SB Meeting Dates

Governance Committee Meeting - 1:00 p.m.

The Governance Committee will meet to conduct a listening session with ACHS students regarding the routine review of Policy JP - Student Publications. The committee will also address board processes, legislative priorities, and procedural approvals.

• Listening session on Policy JP - Student Publications
• Approval of March 14, 2025 meeting minutes

Redistricting Work Session - 7:00 p.m.

The Arlington County Public Schools School Board will hold a work session to begin determining if redistricting policies need adjustment to support the 2025 redistricting project. The session includes a closed meeting to discuss personnel and legal matters. A redistricting policies document is attached to the agenda.

• Discussion of redistricting policies for the 2025 redistricting project
• Closed meeting under Va. Code 2.2-3711(A)(1) and (A)(8) for personnel and legal advice
• Motion to convene closed meeting carried 9-0
• Certification of closed meeting after adjournment

Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The School Board recognized Cora Kelly School and VIP awardees, heard reports and public comments, and authorized a closed meeting. The Board approved the consent calendar, including the FY 2025 preliminary monthly financial report for the period ending January 31, 2025, personnel actions for March 3-14, 2025, and the incorporation into the Title I Part C Migrant Education Program.

• Approved FY 2025 preliminary monthly financial report (period ending Jan 31, 2025) including budget transfers for SPED transportation, elevator repairs, HVAC maintenance, and resource realignment.
• Approved personnel actions for March 3-14, 2025 (confidential).
• Approved incorporation into the Title I Part C Migrant Education Program to serve migratory children.
• Recognized Cora Kelly School for Math, Science & Technology with the 'Simply the Best' Spotlight.
• Presented Vision, Integrity, and Passion (VIP) Awards to employees in Transportation, School Nutrition, Building Engineers, and Custodians.

Redistricting Advisory Committee Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Redistricting Advisory Committee will meet to discuss redistricting topics and review a presentation. The agenda includes routine procedural items such as adopting the agenda and approving minutes, along with scheduling future meetings. No specific decisions or votes are listed.

• Discussion item on redistricting with a PowerPoint presentation (7,504 KB)
• Upcoming committee meetings scheduled for April 8 and April 22, 2025

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

The Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee will meet to adopt its agenda, approve prior meeting minutes, and receive a presentation on Career and Technical Education and Workforce Development updates. The meeting involves routine procedural actions and an informational update.

• Adoption of the March 18, 2025 meeting agenda
• Approval of minutes from a prior CTE Advisory Committee meeting
• Presentation: Career and Technical Education & Workforce Development Update

Redistricting Community Engagement Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Arlington County School Board is holding a hybrid community engagement meeting to discuss redistricting. The meeting agenda includes a call to order, a discussion topic titled 'Community Engagement Meeting,' and adjournment. No specific proposals, maps, or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Community Engagement Meeting discussion on redistricting

Governance Committee Meeting - 8:00 a.m.

The Governance Committee will discuss proposed revisions to several school policies, including suicide prevention guidelines and a student publications policy. The committee will also approve minutes from the February 14 meeting and plan a special meeting on student publications. This is a largely procedural and informational meeting with no final votes scheduled.

• Review of proposed policy revisions including JHH - Suicide Prevention and JHH-R - Suicide Prevention Intervention Guidelines
• Planning for March 24 special committee meeting at ACHS on the student publications policy
• Approval of minutes from the February 14, 2025 Governance Committee meeting
• Discussion of board processes, procedures, and division legislative priorities (no details provided)
• Meeting schedule includes future dates through June 2025

Board Development - 6:00 p.m.

The Arlington County Public Schools Board is meeting for a development session. The body will discuss board roles, responsibilities, and governance communications.

• Overview of School Board roles and responsibilities
• Discussion on governance communications

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

The Redistricting Steering Committee will hear a data update and boundary scenarios from MGT, review a policy revision plan, and discuss community engagement logistics. No votes are scheduled; all items are listed as information.

• Presentation and boundary scenarios from MGT Data Update
• Policy Revision Plan discussion
• RAC update on meeting schedule
• Community engagement meeting logistics
• Upcoming meetings: March 18 community meeting, March 19 RAC meeting, March 20 School Board meeting

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

The Advanced Academic Services Advisory Committee is meeting to approve the agenda. The meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. at the ACHS Rotunda.

• Approval of the March 10, 2025 agenda

Strategy & Accountability Committee Meeting - 9:00 a.m.

The Arlington County Public Schools Strategy & Accountability Committee will receive an update on Strategic Plan revisions and discuss preparations for revising student placement and other redistricting-related policies. The goal is to adopt revised policies and boundaries concurrently in June 2026. The discussion includes considerations for K-8 programs, grandfathering, transportation, and addressing enrollment changes after redistricting.

• Discussion of redistricting policy revisions including K-8 programmatic transfers and grandfathering rules
• Update on Strategic Plan revisions
• Consideration of changes to class size targets, capacity transfers, and data triggers for redistricting
• Review of transportation policies including walking distances and bus access for walk-zone students
• Approval of February 6, 2025 meeting minutes

Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The School Board will meet for recognitions, reports, and public comments before convening a closed meeting to discuss a change order for the William Ramsay Elementary kitchen project, a student record matter, and a staff resignation. The board will also consider a consent calendar including personnel actions, policy revisions, and advisory committee appointments.

• Closed meeting to discuss investment of public funds for a change order at William Ramsay Elementary School
• William Ramsay Kitchen Project Change Order under consent calendar, funded from CIP Budget Emergency Fund
• Policy revisions presented for action, including updates to staff weapons, vandalism, and board compensation regulations
• Advisory committee appointments to SEAC: Rachel Dixon, Hayleigh Allingham, Heather Lindsey, Megan Landmeier, Madeline Walter
• Recognition of National Board Certified Teachers

Joint City Council/School Board Budget Work Session - 6:00 p.m.

Arlington Public Schools and the City Council will hold a joint budget work session to discuss the FY26 budget. The meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. with the School Board, and City Council is expected to arrive at 7:00 p.m. Two presentations will be reviewed during the session.

• Joint budget work session between School Board and City Council
• Two presentation documents attached: COA FY26 Budget Work Session and ACPS Joint CC-SB Budget Work Session
• City Council scheduled to join at 7:00 p.m., one hour after session starts

Operational Excellence Committee Meeting - 6:30 p.m.

The Operational Excellence Committee will discuss petitions to rename school facilities, review advisory committee appointments and processes, and begin planning for the Superintendent's 2025-26 evaluation, including review of policies CA and CBA. The meeting also includes procedural items such as adopting the agenda and approving minutes from the previous meeting.

• Discussion of petitions to rename ACPS facilities
• Review of advisory committee appointments and potential process improvements
• Planning for Superintendent's 2025-26 evaluation
• Review of policies CA (Superintendent Duties) and CBA (Qualifications and Duties for Superintendent)
• Student representatives for 2025-26 planning

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

The Athletic Hall of Fame Advisory Committee will meet to approve the agenda for the March 3, 2025 meeting and review the minutes from the February 3, 2025 meeting. Both items are procedural only.

• Approval of the March 3, 2025 agenda
• Review and approval of February 3, 2025 meeting minutes

Work Session - 6:00 p.m.

The School Board holds a work session to review the School Year 2024-2025 Data Digest, a resource with trend data on key performance indicators and strategic plan metrics, and to discuss Virginia's new School Performance and Support Framework accountability system. The new system, which uses 2024-2025 data, will rate schools on mastery, readiness, growth, and graduation starting in fall 2025. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion and data dialogue only.

• Discussion of School Year 2024-2025 Data Digest with KPI trends
• Review of Virginia's new School Performance and Support Framework accountability system
• Structured data dialogue using 321 Analysis Protocol and group activity
• Referenced strategic plan goals: governance, staffing, academic supports, attendance, family engagement

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

The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) will consider approving its agenda and minutes from the January 29 meeting, and will receive an information item on the Virginia Department of Education's K-12 Inclusive Practices Guide. No votes on funding, policy changes, or contracts are scheduled.

• Approval of agenda as published
• Approval of January 29, 2025 SEAC meeting minutes
• Review of VDOE K-12 Inclusive Practices Guide (information only)

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

The Joint City Council and School Board Subcommittee will meet to discuss the current transportation situation. The body will also review and approve meeting notes from October 28, 2024, and February 3, 2025.

• Discussion of current transportation situation
• Approval of October 28, 2024 meeting notes
• Approval of February 3, 2025 meeting notes
• Review of FY 2025 Joint CC/SB meeting dates

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

The Arlington County School Board will consider approval of the consent calendar, which includes routine items such as the preliminary FY 2025 monthly financial report for December 2024, a budget transfer report for the second quarter, personnel actions, and policy revisions. The board will also convene a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters and legal compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Public comments and reports from the superintendent and student representatives are also on the agenda.

• Approval of preliminary FY 2025 monthly financial report for period ending December 31, 2024
• Approval of budget transfer report for second quarter FY 2025 (Oct–Dec 2024) detailing transfers over $25,000
• Approval of personnel actions for February 3–14, 2025 (confidential)
• Adoption of policy revisions for several policies and regulations
• Closed meeting to discuss personnel matters and Title VI compliance

Redistricting Advisory Committee (RAC) Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

This is a procedural meeting of the Redistricting Advisory Committee. The agenda includes approval of minutes and a discussion on redistricting committee work based on pre-read and presentation materials. No decisions or specific proposals are listed.

• Discussion on redistricting committee work with a pre-read and presentation

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

The committee will consider approving minutes from its February 5 and December 18, 2024 meetings. No substantive budget decisions are on this agenda, which is entirely procedural.

• Approve minutes from February 5, 2025 Budget Advisory Committee meeting
• Approve minutes from December 18, 2024 Budget Advisory Committee meeting

Add/Delete Work Session #1 - 2/18/2025

The Arlington County School Board is meeting to discuss the FY 2026 Combined Funds Budget. This work session focuses on proposed additions and deletions to the budget.

• FY 2026 Combined Funds Budget Add/Delete Work Session

Governance Committee Meeting - 8:00 a.m.

The Governance Committee will review proposed changes to several personnel and student health policies. The committee will also discuss a plan for public feedback regarding revisions to the student publications policy.

• Proposed revisions to personnel policies and application for positions (GA, GBN)
• Proposed revisions to student health services, bloodborne pathogens, and medication administration (JHC, JHCCA, JHCD, JHCE)
• Discussion of public feedback options for policy JP - Student Publications

Work Session - 6:00 p.m.

The School Board will hold a work session to discuss the creation of an updated five-year strategic plan, building on the current 'Equity for All 2025' framework. The board has selected external vendor DeliverEd to facilitate the process, with final approval expected in May 2025. The board will also convene a closed meeting to consult with legal counsel on conflict of interests training and staffing matters at the Sheltercare Center.

• Discussion on revising the ACPS five-year strategic plan, with vendor DeliverEd facilitating
• Closed meeting for legal consultation on Conflict of Interests Act compliance
• Closed meeting for personnel and legal matters regarding Sheltercare Center staffing
• Strategic plan engagement efforts underway through 2024-25 school year

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

The Arlington County Public Schools Redistricting Steering Committee will receive an update on MGT data and discuss logistics for the first Redistricting Advisory Committee (RAC) meeting, community meeting locations, and a public hearing date. No decisions are being made; this is a planning session for the ongoing redistricting process.

• MGT Data Update discussion
• First Redistricting Advisory Committee (RAC) meeting logistics on February 19, 2025
• Community Meeting Location to be determined
• Public Hearing Date to be set
• Upcoming meetings: Steering Committee March 12, hybrid community meeting March 18

Operational Excellence Committee Meeting - 6:30 p.m.

The Operational Excellence Committee of Arlington County Public Schools will meet virtually on February 11, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. due to anticipated weather. The meeting is procedural with no substantive decisions scheduled, focusing on routine items such as electing a chair and vice chair, adopting the agenda, and approving prior meeting minutes. The committee will also discuss petitions to rename ACPS facilities and review advisory committee appointments and processes.

• Elect chair and vice chair
• Adopt agenda and approve Dec 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discuss petitions to rename ACPS facilities

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

The Strategy & Accountability Committee will receive updates on Strategic Plan revisions and the Redistricting project. Members will discuss the FY26 budget process and develop recommendations for the FY27 process.

• FY26 budget process discussion and FY27 process improvement recommendations
• Redistricting project update
• Strategic Plan revisions update
• Discussion on tracking and monitoring board-approved initiatives
• Review of staff improvements regarding board presentations

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

The School Board will consider several consent calendar items, including a contract with Dominion Electric and various policy updates. The meeting also includes a financial report for the period ending November 30, 2024, and a legislative update.

• Dominion Electric Agreement for the Electric School Bus Charging Program
• Policy revisions regarding Electronic Room Partitions and ACPS Owned Vehicles
• Preliminary FY 2025 Monthly Financial Report ending November 30, 2024
• Personnel actions for the period of January 20 through January 31, 2025
• FY 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report reviewed by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP

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

The meeting is focused on procedural items. The committee will consider approving the meeting agenda and the minutes from the December 18, 2024 meeting.

• Approval of February 5, 2025 agenda
• Approval of December 18, 2024 meeting minutes

School Health Advisory Board - 6:00 p.m.

The School Health Advisory Board is meeting virtually. The only item on the agenda is approval of the posted agenda. No substantive discussions or decisions are listed. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

• Approve the agenda as posted for the February 4, 2025 meeting

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

This meeting of the Athletic Hall of Fame Advisory Committee is largely procedural. The committee will approve the agenda for the meeting and review and approve the minutes from the January 13, 2025 meeting.

• Approval of the February 3, 2025 agenda
• Review and approval of the January 13, 2025 meeting minutes

Joint City Council / School Board Subcommittee Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

This is a procedural meeting of the Joint City Council/School Board Subcommittee. The agenda includes only routine items: approval of the agenda, approval of meeting notes from a prior meeting (placeholder date not specified), and an information item on upcoming FY 2025 meeting dates. No substantive decisions, public hearings, or financial actions are listed.

• Approval of the posted meeting agenda
• Approval of meeting summary from a prior, unspecified meeting
• Information item on FY 2025 Joint City Council/School Board meeting dates

Governance Committee Meeting - 8:00 a.m.

The Arlington County Public Schools Governance Committee will hold a virtual meeting on January 31, 2025. The committee will adopt the meeting agenda and approve minutes from the January 17, 2025 meeting. No substantive decisions are scheduled.

Public Hearing on the FY26 Combined Funds Budget - 6:00 p.m.

The Arlington County School Board is holding a public hearing on the FY 2026 Combined Funds Budget. Only matters related to the budget will be heard. The meeting includes procedural items like call to order and adjournment. No budget numbers or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• Public hearing on the FY 2026 Combined Funds Budget
• Speakers must sign up by noon on January 29, 2025

Combined Funds Work Session #2 - 6:15 p.m.

The School Board is holding a work session to review non-personnel expenditures within the Superintendent’s Proposed FY 2026 Combined-Funds Budget. This discussion is part of the budget process leading up to a final approval vote on February 20, 2025.

• Review of FY 2026 Proposed Operating Budget non-personnel expenditures

Redistricting Advisory Committee Orientation Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Redistricting Advisory Committee (RAC) is holding an orientation meeting to begin its work on school boundary adjustments. The agenda includes adopting the meeting agenda, reviewing the orientation materials, and scheduling future meetings. No formal decisions or public hearings are scheduled for this session.

• Orientation presentation and agenda PDFs attached to the meeting
• Future RAC meetings scheduled: Feb 19, Mar 19, Apr 8, 2025
• Meeting held via Zoom with public access link provided

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

The Special Education Advisory Committee is meeting to approve the current agenda and the minutes from the November 20, 2024 meeting. The agenda contains only procedural items.

• Approval of the January 29, 2025 agenda
• Approval of November 20, 2024 meeting minutes

Combined Funds Work Session #1 - 6:00 p.m.

The Arlington School Board will hold a work session on the FY 2026 Proposed Combined-Funds Budget, focusing on a high-level overview and proposed employee compensation changes. No decisions will be made at this session; it is the first of several meetings leading to final budget approval on February 20, 2025. A public hearing on the budget is scheduled for January 30, 2025.

• FY 2026 Superintendent's Proposed Combined-Funds Budget work session focusing on overview and employee compensation
• Public hearing on the Combined-Funds Budget scheduled for January 30, 2025
• Budget work session #2 on January 30, 2025
• Add/Delete work session on February 18, 2025
• Final approval of the Combined-Funds Budget on February 20, 2025

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

The Alexandria City School Board is holding a regular meeting with procedural items, recognitions, reports, public comment, and a possible closed meeting. The main discussion item is the presentation of the FY 2026 Superintendent's Proposed Combined-Funds Budget. The Board also approved a consent calendar including personnel actions, policy revisions, and meeting minutes.

• Recognition of ACHS Satellite Campus and VIP Awards for support staff (Regina Benavides, Jacqueline Claros, Johnny Grados, Joseph Jenkins, Jenny Rodriguez-Sosa, Desiree White)
• Approval of Personnel Actions for January 6–17, 2025
• Adoption of policy revisions (contract execution, contracts for professional staff, employment of family members)
• Superintendent’s FY 2026 Combined Funds Budget presentation (information item)
• Approval of minutes from January 9 and January 16, 2025 meetings

Governance Committee Meeting - 8:00 a.m.

The Arlington County Public Schools Governance Committee will adopt the agenda, approve minutes from December 13, 2024, and review proposed changes to several school board policies and regulations. The committee will also discuss its own role as defined in Policy BCE.

• Approval of minutes from December 13, 2024 meeting
• Review of proposed policy revisions including EBCBA (Electronic Room Partitions), ECA (Inventory and Reporting of Loss or Damage), ECAB (Vandalism), EEBA (ACPS Owned Vehicles), and others
• Discussion of Governance Committee overview and role per Policy BCE
• Review of committee meeting schedule for 2025

Board Development - 6:00 p.m.

The Arlington County Public Schools Board is holding a development session. Members will review procedures for travel and the processes for the Combined Funds Budget.

• Overview of travel procedures
• Combined Funds Budget process training

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

This is a planning and information session for the Redistricting Steering Committee. Members will hear a presentation on redistricting, review data analysis from MGT, discuss meeting dates and community engagement, and preview a virtual orientation meeting. No binding decisions or new proposals are on the agenda; the meeting focuses on process updates.

• Presentation on redistricting overview (file attached)
• Redistricting Guiding Principles already approved Dec 19, 2024
• Review of data analysis by MGT (consultant)
• Update on Redistricting Advisory Committee work
• Virtual orientation meeting scheduled Jan 29, 2025 at 6-7 p.m.

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

The Arlington County Public Schools Budget Advisory Committee will hold a meeting primarily to approve the posted agenda. No other substantive items are listed for discussion or decision.

• Approve the agenda as posted

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

The Athletic Hall of Fame Advisory Committee will approve the agenda and minutes from the December 2, 2024 meeting. Members will review the nomination scoring document and discuss incorporating findings from the bylaws audit into the currently adopted bylaws.

• Approval of minutes from December 2, 2024 meeting
• Review of nomination form scoring document
• Discussion of bylaw audit items to be incorporated into adopted bylaws

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

The Advanced Academic Services Advisory Committee will meet to consider approval of minutes from its December 2, 2024 meeting and to review a bylaws audit ensuring compliance with School Board Policy BCFB. Members will also receive a presentation on research and data aligned with the local plan, along with staff updates. All items are informational or require committee action.

• Approval of minutes from December 2, 2024 AASAC meeting
• Review of AASAC Bylaws Audit for compliance with Policy BCFB
• Presentation on Research and Data Aligned with the Local Plan
• Staff updates for AASAC

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

The School Board approved the Standards of Conduct and Code of Ethics for its members and adopted the meeting agenda. The board received updates on the division's artificial intelligence implementation plan and the rollout of StudentSquare for secondary school communication.

• Approval of School Board Standards of Conduct and Code of Ethics
• Review of AI implementation plan including guiding principles on data privacy and equity
• Update on ParentSquare and implementation of StudentSquare for secondary students
• Approval of personnel actions for December 16 through January 3, 2025
• Updated School Board Member Assignments for January 2025

Onboarding of New School Board Members - 6:30 p.m.

The School Board is meeting to conduct an onboarding session for new members. The primary focus of the meeting is training on board meeting software.

• Training on board meeting software for new board members