Review Agenda Item

Meeting Date:

3/2/2023 - 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:

230302_Memo_Policy_Adoption.pdf

230302_BDDG_Minutes.pdf

230302_BHB_SB_Member_In-Service_Activities.pdf

230302_CBCA_Disclosure_Statement_Required_for_Superintendent.pdf

230302_IE_Minute_of_Silence.pdf

230302_IEA_Pledge_of_Allegiance.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 five 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. These policies have been presented to the Board for information and are proposed for action via the Consent Calendar. 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 • Added line number

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 Dr. Michelle Rief Moved, Member Christopher Harris 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