Review Agenda Item

Meeting Date:

12/15/2022 - 6:30 PM

Category:

New Business and Reports to the Board

Type:

Info/Action

Subject:

2023 ACPS Legislative Agenda

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_2023_Proposed_Legislative_Positions.pdf

221215_Att1_ACPS_Legislative_Positions_2023_DRAFT.pdf

221215_Att2_ACPS_Legislative_Plan_2023-2024_DRAFT.pdf

Agenda Item Summary:

The Alexandria City School Board believes high-quality public schools are fundamental to keeping our local community and Commonwealth strong. To that end, each year we communicate the needs of our local school division to legislators in the Virginia General Assembly. Attached are the proposed ACPS legislative positions for 2022-2023 school year, which align with the School Board’s long-standing advocacy for increased state funding to support students, staff, and school facility modernization. In addition, the Board requests flexibility to manage resources and set policies at the local level that are in the best interest of the local community. In addition to ACPS legislative positions, the Alexandria City School Board may recommend legislative positions to the Virginia School Board Association (VSBA) for consideration. Attached is a draft ACPS legislative plan for the upcoming year for the Board’s consideration.

Background:

Every year the School Board adopts a legislative agenda that advocates for the needs of Alexandria City Public Schools. This work is supported by Lilla Wise, ACPS legislative consultant.

Recommendation:

The Interim Superintendent recommends the School Board review and or approve the proposed ACPS Legislative Positions and proposed ACPS Legislative Plan for 2023.

Approvals:

Recommended By:
Signed By:
	Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt - Interim Superintendent

Vote Results: