Review Agenda Item

Meeting Date:

5/4/2023 - 6:30 PM

Category:

New Business and Reports to the Board

Type:

Info

Subject:

Policy Revisions

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:

BF - Policy Manual

Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable)

File Attachment:

230504__Memo_Information_Policy_Revisions.pdf

230504__Presentation_Policy_Revisions.pdf

230504_EFEA - Vending Machines.pdf

230504_IGAK - Alternatives to Animal Dissection.pdf

230504_IGBG - Homebound, Correspondence, and Alternative Means of Instruction.pdf

230504_IJD - College and Career Planning.pdf

Agenda Item Summary:

As part of the Board’s continuing Equity Audit of School Board Policies, changes to the Code of Virginia, the requirement that policies are reviewed every 5 years, and policies and regulations that have been identified for revisions, staff are proposing the revision of four policies and regulations. Red-line changes and comments are included in the draft policies. Policies being considered are: • EEFA – Vending Machines • IGAK – Alternatives to Animal Dissection • IGBD – homebound, Correspondence, and Alternative Means of Instruction • IJD – College and Career Planning

Background:

As part of the standard ACPS policy revision process, these policies have been: • Reviewed for code changes and alignment with the VSBA model policies • Reviewed for equity as part of the ACPS 2020-25 Strategic Plan • Reviewed by staff members whose work is closely related to the policy and/or regulation • Reviewed by the Senior Leadership Team • Reviewed by the School Board Policy Subcommittee

Recommendation:

The Interim Superintendent recommends that the School Board review the policies and regulations.

Approvals:

Recommended By:
Signed By:
	Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt - Interim Superintendent