Review Agenda Item

Meeting Date:

2/24/2022 - 6:30 PM

Category:

Old Business & Action Items

Type:

Info/Action

Subject:

COVID-19 Mitigation Strategy Update (Updated presentation added 2/24/22)

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 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:

JHCCA - Bloodborne Contagious or Infectious Diseases

Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable)

File Attachment:

220224_Board_Memo_Mitigating_Strategies_Update_v3.pdf

220224_Presentation_Mitigation_Strategy_Update_v2.pdf

220224_Att1_LIS_Bill_Tracking_SB739_2022_Session.pdf

GBE-R_JHCC-R.pdf

Agenda Item Summary:

This presentation provides an update on COVID-19 mitigating strategies. This presentation includes current level of community transmission, review of Senate Bill 7309, and updated prevention measures. Mask wearing is highly recommended during periods of high or substantial transmission in all ACPS buildings and vehicles. Beginning March 1st, parents may opt their students out of mask wearing, per SB 739.

Background:

The City of Alexandria remains at a high level of community transmission. As ACPS is committed to five-days a week of in-person learning, health and safety measures continue to be implemented to ensure the health and safety of all staff and students.

Recommendation:

The Superintendent recommends that the School Board review the updates to the COVID-19 mitigating strategies.

Approvals:

Recommended By:
Signed By:
	Final-Clerk of the Board - Proxy

Vote Results:

New Motion

Member Willie F. Bailey, Sr. Moved, Member Christopher Harris seconded to approve the New motion 'The Superintendent recommends that the School Board review the updates to the COVID-19 mitigating strategies.

Motion to rescind regulation GBE-R/JCHH-R--Use of Protective Face Coverings (Masks) to Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 9 Nay: 0.

The motion Carried 9 - 0


Meagan L. Alderton	Yes
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
Willie F. Bailey, Sr.	Yes