Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
1/18/2024 - 6:45 PM  
Category:
Consent Calendar  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
Advanced Academic Services Advisory Committee (AASAC) 2023-2024 Scope of Work  
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:
BCE - School Board Committees  
Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable):
 
File Attachment:
240118_Memo_AASAC_Scope_of_Work_23-24_v2.pdf
 
Agenda Item Summary:
In June 2023, the School Board voted to approve the updated “Local Plan” for the Education of the Gifted at ACPS, 2023-2028. AASAC affirms that the updated Local Plan is a positive development for Advanced Academic Services at ACPS but its success depends on continued support from the Division in the form of staff positions and curriculum resources, and on improving the credibility of AAS among students, families, and ACPS staff. To this end, the AAS Advisory Committee activities during the 2023-24 school year will focus on the following areas: 1) Improving the credibility of AAS within ACPS students, families, staff, and policy-makers 2) Specific attention to the delivery of AAS services at the Middle School and High School levels 3) Social-Emotional Learning Supports tailored to advanced students  
Background:
The focus areas for 2023-24 have been developed in conversation with Dr. Megan Tempel-Milner and returning members of AASAC, as well as in consultation with recent and current ACPS and School Board priorities as approved at the September 7, 2023 School Board meeting.  
Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the AASAC Scope of Work for 2023-24.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Kelly Carmichael Booz Moved, Member Meagan L. Alderton seconded to approve the Original motion 'The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the AASAC Scope of Work for 2023-24.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 8 - 0
   
Meagan L. Alderton     Yes
Jacinta Greene     Yes
Dr. Michelle Rief     Yes
Kelly Carmichael Booz     Yes
Tammy Ignacio     Yes
Abdel-Rahman Elnoubi     Yes
Dr. Ashley Simpson Baird     Yes
Tim Beaty     Yes