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Subject:
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Resolution on Collective Bargaining |
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ACPS 2025 Strategic Plan Goal:
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Goal 1: Systemic Alignment ACPS will build a culture of continuous improvement and design equitable systems for school and instructional improvement.
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Agenda Item Summary:
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Alexandria City Public Schools believes that a collaborative approach between its leadership and employees is beneficial, and that a formal partnership can catalyze shared decision-making in schools and lead to positive educational outcomes for students. Therefore, the attached draft Resolution is proposed for consideration by the School Board. |
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Background:
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In 2020, the General Assembly amended Virginia Code ยง 40.1-57.2 to repeal the prohibition against collective bargaining for School Board employees, effective May 1, 2021.
The legislation granted school boards the authority to recognize any organized employee association or labor union to exclusively represent school employees, to certify/decertify freely chosen Exclusive Representative(s), and to collectively bargain and enter into collective bargaining agreements with the Exclusive Representative(s).
Effective May 1, 2021, the Alexandria City Council amended Title 2, Chapter 5 of the City Code, establishing the right of City employees to bargain collectively. |
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Recommendation
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The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the draft Resolution Concerning Collective Bargaining by Alexandria City Public Schools. |
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Approvals:
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Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. - Superintendent |
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Vote Results:
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| Original Motion | | Member Margaret Lorber Moved, Member Ramee A. Gentry seconded to approve the Original motion 'The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the draft Resolution Concerning Collective Bargaining by Alexandria City Public Schools.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 9 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 9 - 0 | | | | | Ramee A. Gentry | Yes | | Margaret Lorber | Yes | | Cindy Anderson | Yes | | Veronica R. Nolan | Yes | | Meagan L. Alderton | Yes | | Christopher A. Suarez | Yes | | Jacinta Greene | Yes | | Dr. Michelle Rief | Yes | | Heather Thornton | Yes | |
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