Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
7/29/2022 - 7:00 PM  
Category:
Facilities and Operations  
Type:
Info  
Subject:
School Law Enforcement Partnership (SLEP) Advisory Group Update  
ACPS 2025 Strategic Plan Goal:
Goal 1: Systemic Alignment
ACPS will build a culture of continuous improvement and design equitable systems for school and instructional improvement.
Goal 2: Instructional Excellence
ACPS will ensure that all students have access to and engagement with high-quality instruction.
Goal 3: Student Accessibility and Support
ACPS will ensure students have equitable access to and engagement with programs and supports that reduce barriers to learning.
Goal 4: Strategic Resource Allocation
ACPS will strategically provide differentiated resources and supports to schools and departments.
Goal 5: Family and Community Engagement
ACPS will ensure that all families and community members feel welcomed, respected, and valued.
 
Policy:
EA - Support Services  
Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable):
 
File Attachment:
220729_SLEP_Advisory_Group_Update_Meeting_2_v2.pdf
220729_Att1_Summary_SLEP_Advisory_Group_Mtg2_220719.pdf
220729_Att2_Presentation_SLEP_Advisory_Group_Mtg_220719.pdf
220729_Att3_Report_Hanover_Research_Policing_in_K-12_Schools.pdf
220729_Att4_Playlist_of_Resources.pdf
220729_Att5_Onsite_Project_Debrief_Impact_of_Policing_in_K12_Schools.pdf
 
Agenda Item Summary:
The School Law Enforcement Partnership (SLEP) Advisory Group had its second meeting on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. The meeting was held at the Alexandria City High School Library (King Street Campus) from 6:00pm-8:00pm. The meeting was facilitated by Thru Consulting (external facilitator); meeting minutes and the presentation material are attached and will also be available on the ACPS website.

The next meeting of the SLEP Advisory Group is scheduled to be held on Monday, September 12, 2022 at the Alexandria City High School Library (King Street Campus) from 6:00pm-8:00pm.		  
Background:
The concept of a SLEP Advisory Group was introduced during an October 2021 update to the School Board on the return of the School Resource Officer (SRO) program to ACPS through June 30, 2022.

On March 10, 2022, the first iteration of the SLEP advisory group proposal was presented to the School Board.

On April 21, 2022, the second iteration of the SLEP advisory group proposal was presented to the School Board. This version of the proposal included 13 revisions based on the feedback received from the School Board on March 10, 2022. Consensus was provided to staff to move forward with this version of the proposal.

On May 27, 2022, a Board Brief update was submitted regarding the status of the advisory group.

On June 14, 2022, the SLEP Advisory Group held its first meeting.		  
Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends that the School Board review the status update and next steps for the SLEP advisory group.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Alicia Hart - Executive Director of Facilities and Operations
Signed By:  
Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. - Superintendent