Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 5/9/2024 - 6:30 PM
Category: Consent Calendar
Type: Action
Subject: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Grant
ACPS 2025 Strategic Plan Goal:
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.
Policy: IGBA - Programs for Students with Disabilities
Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable)
File Attachment:
240509_Board_Memo_IDEA_Grant_v1.pdf
240509_IDEA_Grant_Annual_Plan.pdf
Agenda Item Summary: Under the provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 (IDEA, 2004), its federal implementing regulations, and the Regulations Governing Special Education Programs for Students with Disabilities in Virginia (effective July 7, 2009), local educational agencies (LEAs) are required to submit a Local Special Education Annual Plan (Annual Plan) for providing special education and related services to children with disabilities. The FY 2024 Annual Plan serves as the formal agreement between the local school board and the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) for implementing federal and state laws and regulations governing these services. Accordingly, the disbursement of state and federal funds appropriated for the education of children with disabilities is contingent upon the approval of this plan.
Background: The application for the 2024–2025 school year supports the main initiatives within the Office of Specialized Instruction, which are enumerated in the Office of Specialized Instruction Project Plan. Focus areas include Specially Designed Instruction (SDI), Co-Teaching, Interventions, and Transition. This application was done in collaboration with the Financial Services Department.
Recommendation: The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the 2024–2025 Annual Plan for submission to the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE).
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Pierrette Finney - Chief Academic Officer
Signed By:
Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Kelly Carmichael Booz Moved, Member Christopher Harris seconded to approve the Original motion 'The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the 2024–2025 Annual Plan for submission to the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE).'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 8 - 0
   
Jacinta Greene     Yes
Dr. Michelle Rief     Yes
Kelly Carmichael Booz     Yes
Tammy Ignacio     Yes
Christopher Harris     Yes
Abdel-Rahman Elnoubi     Yes
Dr. Ashley Simpson Baird     Yes
Tim Beaty     Yes