Review Agenda Item

Meeting Date:

1/19/2023 - 6:30 PM

Category:

New Business and Reports to the Board

Type:

Info

Subject:

Policy Revisions

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:

230119_Memo_Policy_Revisions_for_Information.pdf

230119_Presentation_Policy_Revisions.pdf

230119_BCC_School_Board_Clerk.pdf

230119_BCG_School_Attorney.pdf

230119_KBA_Requests_for_Information.pdf

230119_KBA-E_Rights_and_Responsibilities.pdf

230119_KBA-R_Requests_for_Information_Regulations.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 five 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.

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 review the policies and regulations.

Approvals:

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