Review Agenda Item

Meeting Date:

12/1/2022 - 6:30 PM

Category:

Consent Calendar

Type:

Action

Subject:

2021–2022 Talented and Gifted Advisory Committee (TAGAC) Year-End Report

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:

BCF - Advisory Committees to the School Board

Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable)

File Attachment:

221201_Memo_2021-2022_TAGAC_EOY_Report.pdf

221201_Att1_2021-2022_TAGAC_End_of_Year_Report.pdf

Agenda Item Summary:

The Talented and Gifted Advisory Committee (TAGAC) focuses on assuring that the needs of all Talented and Gifted (TAG) students are met in the Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS). The scope of work during the 2021–2022 school year continued its goal to improve the response to academic and social-emotional needs of TAG students in ACPS. In addition, the scope of work paralleled the work associated with updating the Local Plan for the Gifted.

Background:

TAGAC’s end-of-year report represents a high-level overview of our activities from seven full committee meetings and numerous separate subcommittee meetings during the 2021–2022 school year, including a mix of in-person and virtual Zoom formats. In addition, TAGAC has approved minutes for all of our meetings in the ACPS archives.

Recommendation:

The Interim Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the 2021-2022 TAGAC End of Year Report.

Approvals:

Recommended By:
Signed By:
	Dr. Wendy Gonzalez - Chief

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

Vote Results:

Original Motion

Member Abdel-Rahman Elnoubi Moved, Member Dr. Michelle Rief seconded to approve the Original motion 'The Interim Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the 2021-2022 TAGAC End of Year Report.'. 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