Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 4/21/2022 - 6:30 PM
Category: Old Business and Action Items
Type: Info/Action
Subject: School Law Enforcement Partnership (SLEP) Advisory Group Proposal--Revised 4/21/22
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 5: Family and Community Engagement
ACPS will ensure that all families and community members feel welcomed, respected, and valued.
Policy: KNAJ - Relations with Law Enforcement Authorities
Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable)
File Attachment:
220421_Memo_SLEP_Advisory_Group_Updated_Proposal_v2.pdf
220421_Att1_Presentation_SLEP_Advisory_Group_Proposal_Revised_v2.pdf
220421_Att2_SLEP_Advisory_Group_Draft_Plan_Revised.pdf
Agenda Item Summary: An updated SLEP Advisory Group proposal is being presented to incorporate feedback received during the March 10, 2022 School Board meeting. The updated proposal contains 13 revisions/additions to the original proposal; a synopsis of the updates are noted below:

● Formal mission statement added
● Membership has expanded from 12 members to 16 members
● Added member slot for representative with experience in Black male achievement
● Clarified selection process for secondary principal member selection
● Updated portions of the selection process to include application process
● Clarified selection process for second student representative
● Updated teacher member selection process
● Updated timeline for first SLEP advisory group meeting
● Expanded subcommittee membership to include participatory members
● Clarified that each subcommittee will elect a Chairperson
● Specifically noted recommended focus group type within proposal
● Expanded feedback collection beyond focus group process
● Clarified role of School Board in supporting the SLEP advisory group
Background: The concept of a SLEP Advisory Group was introduced during an October 2021 update to the School Board on the return of the School Resource Officer (SRO) program to ACPS through June 30, 2022.

On March 10, 2022, the first iteration of the SLEP advisory group proposal was presented to the School Board.
Recommendation: The Superintendent recommends that the School Board review the updated SLEP Advisory Group proposal.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Alicia Hart - Executive Director of Facilities and Operations
Signed By:
Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. - Superintendent
Vote Results: