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Meeting Date:
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9/9/2021 - 7:00 PM
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Category:
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New Business and Reports to the Board
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Type:
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Info/Action
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Subject:
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Policy Revisions Related to COVID-19
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ACPS 2025 Strategic Plan Goal:
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Goal 2: Instructional Excellence ACPS will ensure that all students have access to and engagement with high-quality instruction. 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.
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Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable)
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File Attachment:
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Agenda Item Summary:
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A broad cross-section of policies and regulations were revised for SY 2020-2021 to incorporate COVID-19 public health protocols and distance learning-related guidance. Amendments for the 2021-22 school year are attached and listed in the chart below. They are compiled from the following policy manual classifications:
G Policies: Personnel
I Policies: Instructional Program
J Policies: Students
K Policies: School- Community Relations
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Background:
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On Friday, March 13, 2020, ACPS closed all schools due to the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic in order to promote physical distancing and the safety and wellness of school staff, students, and their families. On the same day, Governor Northam ordered all Virginia schools closed for a period of two weeks. On March 23, 2020 the Governor ordered all Virginia schools to remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.
On June 9, 2020, Governor Northam announced a phased reopening of K-12 schools, which gradually permitted in-person instruction to resume while prioritizing the health and safety of students and staff.
As of August 12, 2021, a Public Health Order requires all individuals aged two and older to wear masks when indoors at public and private K-12 schools, regardless of vaccination status, with limited exceptions. The Order also applies to Pre-K if the program is at a K-12 school. Masks must be worn on school buses per a federal order.
The Public Health Order reinforces the current state law (Senate Bill 1303) that requires Virginia schools to offer in-person instruction for the 2021-22 school year, and to the maximum extent possible, to use prevention strategies outlined by the CDC. CDC’s recommended strategies currently include masking of all staff, students, and visitors while indoors.
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Recommendation:
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The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the policy and regulatory revisions related to COVID-19 for the 2021-2022 school year.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. - Superintendent
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Vote Results:
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| Original Motion | | Member Ramee A. Gentry Moved, Member Cindy Anderson seconded to approve the Original motion 'The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the policy and regulatory revisions related to COVID-19 for the 2021-2022 school year.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0 Abstain: 1. | | The motion Carried 8 - 0 | | | | | Ramee A. Gentry | Yes | | Margaret Lorber | Yes | | Cindy Anderson | Yes | | Veronica R. Nolan | Abstain | | Meagan L. Alderton | Yes | | Christopher A. Suarez | Yes | | Jacinta Greene | Yes | | Dr. Michelle Rief | Yes | | Heather Thornton | Yes | |
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