Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 12/14/2023 - 6:30 PM
Category: Closed Meeting and Certification of Closed Meeting (if needed)
Type: Action
Subject: Closed Meeting
ACPS 2025 Strategic Plan Goal:
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.
Policy: BDC - Closed Meetings
Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable)
File Attachment:
Agenda Item Summary: There are three matters being discussed in the Closed Session: 1. Approval of a contract for the installation of Smartboards in middle school classrooms; 2. Legal advice regarding appointments to committees 3. Legal advice related to a student matter
Background:
Recommendation: Madam Chair, I move that the Board convene a Closed Meeting pursuant to Virginia Code 2.2-3711(A)(29) for the discussion of the award of a public contract regarding smartboards in middle school classrooms within Alexandria City Public Schools involving the expenditure of public funds, and discussion of the term or scope of such contract, where discussion in an open session would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the Board; and Madam Chair, I move that the Board go into closed session for consultation with legal counsel regarding specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by such counsel regarding appointments to committees and subcommittees, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(8) of the Code of Virginia; and I move that the Board go into closed session for consultation with legal counsel regarding specific legal matters pertaining to specific students requiring the provision of legal advice by such counsel pursuant to Sections 2.2-3711(A)(2) and 2.2-3711(A)(8) of the Code of Virginia.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Final-Clerk of the Board - Proxy
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Kelly Carmichael Booz Moved, Member Tammy Ignacio seconded to approve the Original motion 'Madam Chair, I move that the Board convene a Closed Meeting pursuant to Virginia Code 2.2-3711(A)(29) for the discussion of the award of a public contract regarding smartboards in middle school classrooms within Alexandria City Public Schools involving the expenditure of public funds, and discussion of the term or scope of such contract, where discussion in an open session would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the Board; and Madam Chair, I move that the Board go into closed session for consultation with legal counsel regarding specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by such counsel regarding appointments to committees and subcommittees, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(8) of the Code of Virginia; and I move that the Board go into closed session for consultation with legal counsel regarding specific legal matters pertaining to specific students requiring the provision of legal advice by such counsel pursuant to Sections 2.2-3711(A)(2) and 2.2-3711(A)(8) of the Code of Virginia.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 7 - 0
   
Meagan L. Alderton     Yes
Jacinta Greene     Yes
Dr. Michelle Rief     Yes
Kelly Carmichael Booz     Yes
Tammy Ignacio     Yes
Christopher Harris     Yes
Dr. Ashley Simpson Baird     Yes