Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
12/15/2022 - 6:30 PM  
Category:
Consent Calendar  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
Policies  
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:
 
Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable):
 
File Attachment:
221215_Memo_Action_Policy_Revisions.pdf
221215_BBFA_Conflict_of_Interests_and_Disclosure_of_Economic_Interests.pdf
221215_BCF-R2_Regulations_of_Electronic_Participation_in_Advisory_Committees_to_the_School_Board.pdf
221215_BDD_Electronic_Participation_in_Meetings_From_Remote_Locations.pdf
221215_IGAE_IGAF_Health_Physical_Education.pdf
221215_IGAG_Teaching_About_Drugs,_Alcohol,_and_Tobacco.pdf
221215_IGAH_Family_Life_Education.pdf
221215_IGAH-R_Family_Life_Education_Regulations..pdf
221215_IGAJ_Driver_Education.pdf
221215_JJAF_Student-Athlete_Sudden_Cardiac_Arrest.pdf
 
Agenda Item Summary:
As part of the Board’s continuing Equity Audit of School Board Policies, changes to the Code of Virginia, the requirement that policies are reviewed every 5 years, and policies and regulations that have been identified for revisions, staff are proposing the revision of 9 policies and regulations. Summaries of the revision, including links to code changes where appropriate, are below. All policies and regulations receive the standard changes listed below. Red-line changes and additional comments are in the draft policies. Standard Changes: • Remove gender-affirming terms • Replace parent with parent/guardian • Reduce the use of ‘shall’ per VSBA model policy changes • Add breadcrumbs to other policies • Reword and reform to improve readability • Align content with VSBA model policies and the Code of Virginia • Use abbreviations consistently  
Background:
 
Recommendation
The Interim Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the policies. Staff recommends that the Superintendent approves the regulations.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt - Interim Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Jacinta Greene Moved, Member Willie F. Bailey, Sr. seconded to approve the Original motion 'The Interim Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the policies. Staff recommends that the Superintendent approves the regulations.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 9 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 9 - 0
   
Meagan L. Alderton     Yes
Jacinta Greene     Yes
Dr. Michelle Rief     Yes
Kelly Carmichael Booz     Yes
Tammy Ignacio     Yes
Christopher Harris     Yes
Abdel-Rahman Elnoubi     Yes
Dr. Ashley Simpson Baird     Yes
Willie F. Bailey, Sr.     Yes