Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 12/15/2022 - 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:
Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable)
File Attachment:
221215_Memo_Information_Policy_Revisions.pdf
221215_Presentation_Policy_Revisions.pdf
221215_BB_School_Board_Legal_Status.pdf
221215_BBAA_Board_Member_Authority.pdf
221215_BCA_School_Board_Organizational_Meeting.pdf
221215_CM_School_Division_Annual_Report.pdf
221215_EF_Food_Service_Management.pdf
221215_EFB_JHCH_ACPS_Food_Services.pdf
221215_EFB-R_JHCH-R_Regulations_for_School_Meals_and_Snacks.pdf
221215_EFD_Food_Sanitation_Program.pdf
221215_EFE_Food Service Records and Reports.pdf
221215_IGBA_Programs_for_Students_with_Disabilities.pdf
221215_IIA_Instructional Materials.pdf
221215_IIAA_Textbook_Selection_and_Adoption.pdf
221215_IIAB_Supplementary_Materials_Selection_and_Adoption.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 13 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. Standard Changes: • Remove gender-affirming terms • Replace parent with parent/guardian • Reduce the use of ‘shall’ per VSBA model policy changes • Add breadcrumbs to other policies • Reword and reform to improve readability • Align content with VSBA model policies and the Code of Virginia • Use abbreviations consistently
Background:
Recommendation: The Interim Superintendent recommends that the School Board review the policies and regulations.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt - Interim Superintendent
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