Review Agenda Item

Meeting Date:

5/18/2023 - 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:

BF - Policy Manual

Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable)

File Attachment:

230518__Memo_Policy_Revisions_v2.pdf

230518__Presentation_Policy_Revisions.pdf

230518_EFEA - Vending Machines.pdf

230518_IFB - Approval Process for Research Studies.pdf

230518_IGAK - Alternatives to Animal Dissection.pdf

230518_IGBG - Homebound, Correspondence, and Alternative Means of Instruction.pdf

230518_IJD - College and Career Planning.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 four policies and regulations. Summaries of the revision, including links to code changes where appropriate, are below. Red-line changes and comments are included in the draft policies. Policies being considered: • EEFA – Vending Machines • IGAK – Alternatives to Animal Dissection • IGBD – Homebound, Correspondence, and Alternative Means of Instruction • IJD – College and Career Planning

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 review the policies and regulations.

Approvals:

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