Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 12/1/2022 - 6:30 PM
Category: New Business and Reports to the Board
Type: Info
Subject: Policy Revisions
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: BF - Policy Manual
Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable)
File Attachment:
221201_Memo_Policy_Revisions_v2.pdf
221201_Presentation_Policy_Revisions.pdf
221201_BBFA_Conflict_of_Interests_and_Disclosure_of_Economic_Interests.pdf
221201_BCF-R2_Regulations_of_Electronic_Participation_in_Advisory_Committees_to_the_School_Board.pdf
221201_BDD_Electronic_Participation_in_Meetings_From_Remote_Locations.pdf
221201_IGAE_IGAF_Health_Physical_Education.pdf
221201_IGAG_Teaching_About_Drugs,_Alcohol,_and_Tobacco.pdf
221201_IGAH_Family_Life_Education.pdf
221201_IGAH-R_Family_Life_Education_Regulations..pdf
221201_IGAJ_Driver_Education.pdf
221201_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.
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 Interim Superintendent recommends that the School Board review the attached policy revisions.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt - Interim Superintendent