Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 1/18/2024 - 6:45 PM
Category: Consent Calendar
Type: Action
Subject: Donation to ACPS: TangerKids Grant Program
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 4: Strategic Resource Allocation
ACPS will strategically provide differentiated resources and supports to schools and departments.
Policy: KH - Public Donations to the Schools
Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable)
File Attachment:
240118_Memo_Donation to ACPS_Tanger.pdf
Agenda Item Summary: On January 24, 2024, TangerKids Grant Program will present a check for $3,976 to support an application for Empowering Student Voices Through Podcasting, a project-based learning initiative for students in Alexandria City High School (ACHS) International Academy. In accordance with Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) Policy KH and Regulation KH-R, any donation over $2,500 requires School Board approval. The donation must meet the established standards of acceptance requirements.
Background: The TangerKids Grant Program invites educators to request funding to improve student and teacher access to the resources needed to succeed in today’s classroom. In 2022, TangerKIds Grant Program awarded 146 grants to schools across the country. Projects funded ranged from modernizing literature and libraries to purchasing adaptive and more inclusive equipment. The average grant award was $1,096.
Recommendation: The superintendent recommends that the School Board accept the donation of $3,976 from TangerKids Grant Program to support project-based learning at the ACHS International Academy.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Julia Burgos - Chief of School and Community Relations
Signed By:
Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Kelly Carmichael Booz Moved, Member Meagan L. Alderton seconded to approve the Original motion 'The superintendent recommends that the School Board accept the donation of $3,976 from TangerKids Grant Program to support project-based learning at the ACHS International Academy.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 8 - 0
   
Meagan L. Alderton     Yes
Jacinta Greene     Yes
Dr. Michelle Rief     Yes
Kelly Carmichael Booz     Yes
Tammy Ignacio     Yes
Abdel-Rahman Elnoubi     Yes
Dr. Ashley Simpson Baird     Yes
Tim Beaty     Yes