Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
6/1/2023 - 6:30 PM  
Category:
Consent Calendar  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
Policy Adoption  
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:
BFC - Policy Adoption  
Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable):
 
File Attachment:
230601_Memo_Policy_Adoption.pdf
230601_EFEA - Vending Machines.pdf
230601_IFB - Approval Process for Research Studies.pdf
230601_IGAK - Alternatives to Animal Dissection.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 four 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. These proposed revisions were presented for information on May 18, 2023. One policy presented on May 18 is being presented for information again to accommodate recent code changes. 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 • Add line numbers  
Background:
As part of the standard ACPS policy revision process, these policies have been: • Reviewed for code changes and alignment with the VSBA model policies • Reviewed for equity • Reviewed by staff members whose work is closely related to the policy and/or regulation • Reviewed by the Senior Leadership Team • Reviewed by the School Board Policy Subcommittee  
Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the proposed revisions to the policies.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt - Interim Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Abdel-Rahman Elnoubi Moved, Member Christopher Harris seconded to approve the Original motion 'The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the proposed revisions to the policies.'. 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
Christopher Harris     Yes
Abdel-Rahman Elnoubi     Yes
Dr. Ashley Simpson Baird     Yes
Willie F. Bailey, Sr.     Yes