Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 5/4/2023 - 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: BFC - Policy Adoption
Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable)
File Attachment:
230504_Memo_Policy_Adoption.pdf
230504_BBFA - Conflict of Interests and Disclosure of Economic Interests.pdf
230504_BDDH - Public Participation at School Board Meetings (Also KD).pdf
230504_BDDH-R - Procedures for Public Communications with the School Board (Also KD-R).pdf
230504_FE_Playground_Equipment.pdf
230504_IGAI - Character Education.pdf
230504_JRCA - Service Providers_ Use of Student Information.pdf
230504_KKA - Service Animals in Public Schools.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 seven policies and regulations. Red-line changes and comments are included in the draft policies. These policies were presented for information on April 20, 2023. Policies being considered for adoption are: • BBFA - Conflict of Interests and Disclosure of Economic Interests • BDDH - Public Participation at School Board Meetings (also KD) • BDDH-R - Procedures for Public Communications with the School Board (also KD-R) • FE - Playground Equipment • IGAI - Character Education • JRCA - School Service Providers' Use of Student Personal Information • KKA - Service Animals in Public Schools
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 as part of the ACPS 2020-25 Strategic Plan • 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 approve the policies and review the regulations.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt - Interim Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Abdel-Rahman Elnoubi Moved, Member Christopher Harris seconded to approve the Original motion 'The Interim Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the policies and review the regulations.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 9 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 9 - 0
   
Meagan L. Alderton     Yes
Jacinta Greene     Yes
Dr. Michelle Rief     Yes
Kelly Carmichael Booz     Yes
Tammy Ignacio     Yes
Christopher Harris     Yes
Abdel-Rahman Elnoubi     Yes
Dr. Ashley Simpson Baird     Yes
Willie F. Bailey, Sr.     Yes

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