Review Agenda Item

Meeting Date:

10/21/2021 - 7:00 PM

Category:

Old Business and Action Items

Type:

Info

Subject:

COVID-19 Update

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:

JHCC - Communicable Diseases

Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable)

File Attachment:

211021_Memo_Update_on_COVID-19_Heath_and_Safety_Measures.pdf

211021_Presentation_COVID-19_Update_Health_Safety_Measures_Updated.pdf

Agenda Item Summary:

This presentation provides an update on COVID-19 health and safety measures including implementation of weekly surveillance testing of students, improvements to the dashboard and contact tracing process. Other updates are related to vaccinations offered to students and staff at George Washington, Francis C. Hammond and Minnie Howard on October 15th, student vaccination records, and review of data on employee groups who require weekly testing.

Background:

The COVID-19 case data for the City of Alexandria has been increasing, and the city is experiencing a high level of community transmission, largely due to the Delta variant. As ACPS returns to five-days a week of in-person learning, additional public health safety measures must be taken to ensure the health and safety of all staff and students.

Recommendation:

The Superintendent recommends that the School Board review the COVID-19 health and safety updates.

Approvals:

Recommended By:
Signed By:
	Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. - Superintendent