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Meeting Date:
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4/8/2021 - 5:00 PM
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Category:
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Old Business and Action Items
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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Superintendent's Naming Recommendation: T.C. Williams High School--15 mins.
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ACPS 2025 Strategic Plan Goal:
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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 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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FY 22 Combined-Funds Budget
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File Attachment:
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Agenda Item Summary:
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The presentation presented to the School Board on March 4, 2021 regarding the final polls in Phase II of the Identity Project provided data and information about the top three candidates for each school from the public poll and the final recommendation from the superintendent for consideration by the School Board.
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Background:
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On Nov. 23, 2020, the Alexandria City School Board voted to change the names of T.C. Williams High School and Matthew Maury Elementary School, citing the fact that neither name was aligned with ACPS’ values of equity and diversity.
Engaging the community in the renaming process and moving forward with semi-finalist names and finalist names was built off of the following board policies in renaming of school buildings, ACPS Policy FF ACPS and Reg FF-R which outlines the process.
And so, began ACPS’ The Identity Project, a wide-reaching community conversation that allows all voices to be heard as we look toward a more equitable future in Alexandria. The process for Phase I required considerable community engagement to involve the public, understand the history and make informed decisions. Phase II of the Identity Project focused on community engagement to find new names after the Board voted to change the school names on Nov. 23, 2020. Phase II includes a wide-reaching community engagement effort to narrow down new naming options that meet all Board policies and be inclusive. The Board will make the final decision on April 8, 2021.
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Recommendation:
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The Superintendent recommends the School Board approve the new name of T.C. Williams High School and rename the school, Alexandria High School in accordance with Regulation FF-R. The new name would become effective at the start of the 2021-22 School Year on July 1, 2021. As part of the school renaming, the Titan school mascot and school colors will be retained and continue in the long-standing tradition of “Titan Pride.”
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Julia Burgos - Chief of School and Community Relations
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Signed By:
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Dominic Turner - Chief Financial Officer
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Signed By:
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Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. - Superintendent
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