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Meeting Date:
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6/15/2023 - 6:30 PM
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Category:
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Consent Calendar
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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Title IV, Part A Federal Grant
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ACPS 2025 Strategic Plan Goal:
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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.
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Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable)
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File Attachment:
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Agenda Item Summary:
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Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) has been the recipient of a Title IV, Part A grant for the past six years, with year seven beginning on July 1, 2023. In the first year (2017â2018), ACPS was awarded $81,865.25. The grant focused on health and nutrition projects on fighting childhood obesity on the west side of Alexandria, where Kindergarten body mass index (BMI) data revealed a greater incidence of obesity among our young learners. This funding targeted four elementary schools: John Adams, William Ramsay, James K. Polk, and Patrick Henry Kâ8 School.
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Background:
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This grant has multiple stipulations on how the money can be utilized. In brief, there are two main areas of concern:
Well-Rounded Education, including academic enrichment programs like STEM, SPED enrichment, and the arts Health and Safety, including physical education (PE)/health and school nutrition with family cooking classes
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Recommendation:
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The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the continued use of Title IV, Part A federal grant funding.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Dominic Turner - Chief Financial Officer
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Signed By:
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Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt - Interim Superintendent
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Vote Results:
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| Original Motion | | Member Dr. Michelle Rief Moved, Member Abdel-Rahman Elnoubi seconded to approve the Original motion 'The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the continued use of Title IV, Part A federal grant funding.'. 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 | | Christopher Harris | Yes | | Abdel-Rahman Elnoubi | Yes | | Dr. Ashley Simpson Baird | Yes | |
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