Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 2/16/2023 - 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: BF - Policy Manual
Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable)
File Attachment:
230216_Memo_Action_Policy_Adoption.pdf
230216_BBBA_Qualifications_of_School_Board_Members.pdf
230216_BBBC_Board_Member_Oath_of_Office.pdf
230216_BBD_Board_Member_Removal_From_Office.pdf
230216_BBE_Unexpired_Term_Fulfillment.pdf
230216_BCB_School_Board_Officers.pdf
230216_IEC_Bill_of_Rights.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 six 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.
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 policies. Staff recommends that the Superintendent approves the regulations.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Final-Clerk of the Board - Proxy
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Dr. Michelle Rief Moved, Member Willie F. Bailey, Sr. seconded to approve the Original motion 'The 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: 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