Alexandria City Public Schools, VA

Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Special Education Advisory Committee is meeting to conduct organizational business. The agenda includes the approval of the current meeting agenda and the minutes from March 25, 2026.

• Approval of the October 21, 2026 meeting agenda
• Approval of minutes from the March 25, 2026 SEAC meeting

School Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The School Board will discuss the 2027-28 Secondary Schools Program of Studies, including new dual enrollment and AI literacy courses. The board is also reviewing updates to mathematics instruction and proposed policy revisions regarding student transportation and extracurricular activities.

• Proposed 2027-28 Program of Studies including AI Literacy I, II, and dual enrollment courses
• Implementation update on enVision Mathematics (K–Algebra II) and Project-Based Learning
• Proposed policy revisions for Student Transportation Services and extracurricular hate speech/conduct
• Proposed revisions to Advanced Academic Services Advisory Committee (AASAC) bylaws
• Recognition of Ryan Belmore of the Alexandria Brief for the VSBA Media Honor Roll

City/ACPS Ad Hoc Committee on School Board Election Reform - 6:00 p.m.

The City/ACPS Ad Hoc Committee on School Board Election Reform will meet to discuss shared goals and areas of consensus. The committee will review potential election scenarios and determine recommendations for a report due November 10.

• Discussion of potential election scenarios aligned with midterm, presidential, and gubernatorial cycles
• Review of options for school board elections with Council at 3 year terms
• Determination of committee recommendations for a November 10 report

School Health Advisory Board - 6:30 p.m.

The School Health Advisory Board is meeting to conduct organizational business. The agenda consists of procedural items.

• Approval of the October 20, 2026 agenda
• Review of minutes from the September 30, 2025 meeting

Joint City Council / School Board Subcommittee Meeting - 5:00 p.m.

The Joint City Council and School Board Subcommittee will meet to discuss policy and legislative goals. The body will also act on the approval of the current agenda and the meeting summary from September 14, 2026.

• Discussion of Policy and Legislative Goals
• Approval of September 14, 2026 Meeting Summary

Governance Committee Meeting - 7:30 a.m.

The Governance Committee will review proposed revisions to policies regarding educational facilities and the Capital Improvement Program. The committee will also discuss school board election reform and a resolution regarding board salaries.

• Proposed revisions to policies FEA, FEG, FEGA, and FEGA-R regarding facilities and capital improvement
• Correction to an error on form FFA-R - Appendix A
• Discussion on School Board election reform
• Review of a Board Salaries Resolution drafted by the Operational Excellence Committee

Board Facilitation - 6:00 p.m.

The Alexandria City Public Schools Board will hold a facilitation session to discuss the board's role in the funding process. The meeting includes discussions on resource needs and expectations and the determination of action steps for 2026-27.

• Discussion on the School Board's role in the funding process
• Discussion on ACPS resource needs and expectations
• Determination of action steps for 2026-27

Strategy & Accountability Committee Meeting - 5:00 p.m.

The Strategy & Accountability Committee will discuss updates to the strategic plan and accountability measures. The committee will also review a Board Salaries Resolution drafted by the Operational Excellence Committee.

• Review of Board Salaries Resolution
• Strategic Plan update provided by Dr. Page
• Accountability update
• Approval of September 14th meeting minutes

School Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Alexandria City School Board meets Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at 1340 Braddock Place. On its consent calendar, the Board is set to approve FY 2028 Combined Funds and FY 2028-2037 Capital Improvement Program budget priorities, revise the 2026-27 academic calendar, and approve personnel actions and meeting minutes. Monitoring items include an update on 2026-27 walk zone appeals and proposed policy revisions. The agenda also lists public comments, reports, and possible closed meetings.

• Consent vote on FY 2028 Combined Funds and FY 2028-2037 Capital Improvement Program budget priorities
• Calendar change moving the division-wide professional learning day from Tuesday, November 3, 2026 to Monday, November 2, 2026, with an exception for Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School
• Walk zone appeals update: 395 appeals from 16 schools reviewed; 456 students newly eligible for bus transportation, with new routes starting October 5, 2026
• Proposed revisions to policies including Student Transportation Services (EEA), high school athletic eligibility (IGDAA-R), and extracurricular conduct policies (JFCB, JFCB-R, JFCB-R2)
• Personnel actions for September 21 through October 2, 2026, listed as confidential

The Alexandria City Public Schools Board unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. Jharrett Bryantt as Division Superintendent, effective February 1, 2027. The Board also approved FY 2028 budget priorities and academic calendar revisions via the consent calendar. Additionally, the Board reviewed school performance data showing an increase in average framework scores and discussed upcoming policy revisions regarding student transportation and extracurricular conduct.

• Approved appointment of Dr. Jharrett Bryantt as Division Superintendent (9-0)
• Approved FY 2028 Combined Funds and Capital Improvement Program budget priorities (9-0)
• Approved 2026-27 Academic Calendar revisions for Professional Learning Day (9-0)
• Approved personnel actions for September 21 through October 2, 2026 (9-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (8-0)
• Convened closed meetings for legal counsel and personnel matters (9-0)

Operational Excellence Committee Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Alexandria City Public Schools Operational Excellence Committee meets virtually via Zoom at 6:00 p.m. on October 6, 2026. The only action item is approval of minutes from the August 31 meeting; most other items are listed as information or discussion. Topics include a wrap-up of Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt's evaluation, board salaries (which ACPS policy requires be reviewed the year before an election year), advisory committee appointments, and planning for FY27.

• Approval of minutes from the August 31 meeting (only listed action item)
• Wrap-up of Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt Evaluation
• Board Salaries discussion — ACPS policy requires the Board review its salaries the year before an election year
• Advisory Committee Appointments and progress update
• Naming Petitions Update and Board Website Update

Athletic Hall of Fame Advisory Committee Meeting - 6:30 p.m.

The Athletic Hall of Fame Advisory Committee will meet at the Alexandria City High School gym lobby. The agenda consists of procedural items.

• Review and approval of September 14, 2026 meeting minutes

Work Session - 6:00 p.m.

Alexandria City Public Schools' School Board holds a 6:00 p.m. work session at 1340 Braddock Place on October 1, 2026. Members will review Year 1 performance against the ACPS 2030 strategic plan's Key Performance Indicators, where ACPS met or approached targets for 11 of 16 KPIs. They will also discuss staff-recommended FY 2028 Combined Funds and FY 2028-2037 Capital Improvement Program budget priorities, which are set to be finalized at the October 8, 2026 budget meeting, and hear a FY 2027-2032 five-year fiscal forecast. Board salaries and a possible closed meeting are also listed.

• ACPS 2030 KPI Year 1 report: met or approached targets on 11 of 16 KPIs (met 9, approached 2, no change 3, decline 2)
• FY 2028 Combined Funds and FY 2028-2037 CIP budget priorities discussed; finalization set for October 8, 2026
• FY 2027-2032 five-year fiscal forecast presented by staff
• Board salaries review, required by ACPS policy the year before an election year
• Possible closed meeting, with certification under Virginia Code 2.2-3712

The Board held a work session to review FY 2028 budget priorities, fiscal forecasts, and 2025-26 Key Performance Indicators. Members discussed a proposal to increase board salaries to $43,000, reaching a consensus that any increase should be incremental rather than immediate. No formal votes were taken.

Budget Advisory Committee Meeting - 7:00 p.m.

The Alexandria City Public Schools Budget Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet at 7:00 p.m. on September 29, 2026, via Zoom. The posted agenda contains only two procedural items: the agenda itself and minutes from the August 25, 2026 committee meeting. No budget proposals, votes, contracts, or public hearings are listed in the supplied agenda text.

• Meeting held via Zoom at 7:00 p.m.
• Item 1: Agenda for the September 29, 2026 Budget Advisory Committee Meeting
• Item 2: Minutes from the August 25, 2026 Budget Advisory Committee Meeting
• Agenda references the 2025 Strategic Plan goal of Family and Community Engagement
• Attachment listed: 260929_Agenda for September 29 2026.pdf (79 KB)

Advanced Academic Services Advisory Committee Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The committee will hold an organizational meeting to establish roles, officers, and bylaws. Members will also review the committee charge, governing policies, and the 2026-2027 meeting schedule.

• Review of committee bylaws and consideration of updates
• Review of June 4, 2026, meeting minutes
• Review of AASAC/TAGAC historical recommendations from 2017-2026
• Brainstorming for the 2026-27 scope of work

School Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Alexandria City School Board will meet to consider routine items and several action items. The most significant action is approving the FY 2028 budget calendar, budget process resolution, and rules of engagement, which set the framework for developing next year's budget. The board will also vote on a consent calendar that includes a contract award for a long-range educational facilities plan, policy revisions, personnel actions, and other routine matters. Public comments will be heard, and the board may enter closed session if needed.

• Approve FY 2028 Budget Calendar, Budget Process Resolution and Rules of Engagement
• Contract award for Long Range Educational Facilities Plan
• Adopt proposed policy revisions (CLA, EBAA, EC, FA, LBD)
• Approve personnel actions for September 8-18, 2026
• Approve religious exemption request from compulsory school attendance

Special Called School Board Meeting - 8:00 a.m.

This special called meeting of the Alexandria City School Board is primarily procedural, with the board voting to enter a closed meeting to interview prospective candidates for the position of Division Superintendent. The board also certified the closed meeting held on September 12, 2026, and adopted the agenda. All votes were unanimous except for one member absent during the certification vote.

• Closed meeting to interview superintendent candidates (Code of Virginia 2.2-3711(A)(1))
• Certification of closed meeting held September 12, 2026
• Adoption of meeting agenda
• Motion to dispense with Superintendent's attendance during closed meeting

The Alexandria City School Board held a special called meeting, adopting the agenda and convening a closed session to interview prospective candidates for Division Superintendent. The board certified the closed meeting as compliant with Virginia law. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Adopted the meeting agenda as posted (8-0)
• Convened closed meeting to interview superintendent candidates (8-0)
• Certified the closed meeting as lawful (8-0)

Governance Committee Meeting - 7:30 a.m.

The Alexandria City Public Schools Governance Committee will meet to approve minutes, discuss school board election reform and legislative positions, hear fall 2026 legislative priorities, and review proposed policy revisions. The meeting is primarily informational and procedural, with no major funding or rezoning decisions on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from August 28, 2026 meeting
• Discussion of School Board Election Reform
• Discussion of School Board Legislative Positions
• Review of proposed policy revisions to EEA-R/EEAB-R, IGDAA-R, JFCB, JFCB-R, JFCB-R2
• Fall 2026 Legislative Priorities presentation by Emily Webb

The committee reviewed survey findings regarding legislative priorities for the 2027 session and provided feedback on proposed policy revisions. No formal policy changes were adopted during the meeting. The committee requested a future briefing for the incoming superintendent regarding legislative work.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting (2-0)

Work Session - 6:00 p.m.

The Alexandria City Public Schools School Board is holding a work session to discuss the budget calendar, a process resolution, and rules of engagement. The board may also convene a closed meeting if needed. This is a discussion-focused session with no formal votes expected on the listed topics.

• Discussion of Budget Calendar
• Discussion of Process Resolution
• Discussion of Rules of Engagement
• Possible closed meeting and certification

The School Board held a work session to review the proposed FY2028 budget calendar, process resolution, and rules of engagement, with formal approval scheduled for September 24, 2026. The Board also convened a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters and consult with legal counsel regarding specific public employees.

• Approved motion to convene closed meeting (7-0)
• Certified closed meeting discussion (7-0)

Operational Excellence Committee Meeting - 4:30 p.m.

The Operational Excellence Committee is meeting to discuss stakeholder engagement, agenda setting, and board development. The main item is an orientation for advisory committee chairs on the annual committee process. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including roll call, scheduling, and adjournment.

• Committee Chair Orientation for advisory committee chairs
• Discussion of stakeholder engagement
• Agenda setting for future meetings
• Review of board development and self-evaluation topics
• Committee meeting schedule through June 2027

City/ACPS Ad Hoc Committee on School Board Election Reform - 6:00 p.m.

The City/ACPS Ad Hoc Committee on School Board Election Reform will meet to discuss the process for the General Assembly in 2027 and 2030, as well as staggered terms and school board size. The agenda includes procedural items such as approving the agenda and the minutes from the August 25, 2026 meeting. No formal decisions are listed; the discussion topics are for information only.

• Discussion on process for General Assembly: 2027 & 2030
• Discussion on staggered terms and school board size
• Approval of August 25, 2026 meeting summary
• Meeting at Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St, Alexandria, VA

Athletic Hall of Fame Advisory Committee Meeting - 6:30 p.m.

The Alexandria City Public Schools Athletic Hall of Fame Advisory Committee is meeting at Alexandria City High School Media Center, rescheduled from September 8. The agenda is procedural: adopting the posted agenda, approving minutes from the August 17, 2026 meeting, and reviewing an invitation for the October 10, 2026 induction ceremony. No substantive decisions or new business are listed.

• Adoption of the September 14, 2026 meeting agenda
• Approval of minutes from the August 17, 2026 AHOF meeting
• Review of invitation for the October 10, 2026 AHOF Induction Ceremony

Strategy & Accountability Committee Meeting - 3:00 p.m.

The Strategy & Accountability Committee will discuss budget planning factors, CIP & CF priorities, and student activity stipends. Members will also review the Budget Advisory Committee annual report and discuss updating School Board member compensation.

• Discussion of budget planning factors and CIP & CF priorities
• Discussion of Student Activity Stipends planning
• Discussion of updating School Board Member Compensation
• Review of the Budget Advisory Committee Annual Report
• Approval of the August 31st meeting minutes

The Strategy & Accountability Committee met via Zoom and approved its previous minutes 3-0. The committee and the Budget Office agreed to revisions to the FY 2028 Budget Calendar and to begin using rolling staff responses to board member questions while keeping a final deadline for staff responses. The committee requested that the Budget Office publish and present planning factors at the October 1st School Board work session, and agreed to begin drafting a response to the Budget Advisory Committee end of year report. Several agenda sections, including Strategic Plan Development, School Capacity, and S&A Areas of Focus for 2026-27, record no discussion or decisions.

• Approved prior meeting minutes as drafted (3-0)
• Agreed with Budget Office on revisions to the FY 2028 Budget Calendar
• Agreed to use rolling staff responses to board member questions, retaining the final staff response deadline
• Requested Budget Office publish and present planning factors at the October 1st School Board work session
• Agreed to begin drafting a response to the Budget Advisory Committee end of year report
• Next meeting date to be determined

Joint City Council / School Board Subcommittee Meeting - 5:00 p.m.

The Alexandria City Council and School Board subcommittee will meet to approve the agenda and minutes from June 22, 2026, and receive informational presentations on Back to School and Walk Zones. No formal decisions are listed beyond routine approvals.

• Approval of June 22, 2026 meeting minutes
• Back to School presentation (information only)
• Walk Zones presentation (information only)

Special Called School Board Meeting - 8:00 a.m.

This special called meeting of the Alexandria City Public Schools School Board is primarily procedural: adopting the agenda, convening a closed meeting to interview prospective candidates for Division Superintendent, certifying that closed meeting, and adjourning. The board voted to hold the closed session and certified it afterward.

• Closed meeting to interview superintendent candidates under Virginia Code 2.2-3711(A)(1)
• Board dispensed with superintendent's attendance during closed session per Code of Virginia 22.1-69
• Agenda adopted by vote (8 yes, 1 not present)
• Closed meeting certified by unanimous vote

The Alexandria City School Board met in a special session to conduct interviews for the position of Division Superintendent. The board convened in a closed meeting for this purpose and subsequently certified that only authorized public business was discussed during the session.

• Adopted meeting agenda (8-0)
• Convened closed meeting for superintendent candidate interviews (8-0)
• Certified closed meeting session (9-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:15 PM

School Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The School Board will discuss proposed revisions to several division policies and regulations. The meeting also includes an implementation update regarding school redistricting.

• Proposed revisions to policies regarding reporting acts of violence, substance abuse, and hazards
• Updates to regulations for indoor air/water quality and energy conservation
• Review of redistricting implementation process and next steps
• Approval of the August 27, 2026, meeting minutes
• Personnel Action Report review

The School Board approved the consent calendar, including personnel actions and a Budget Advisory Committee appointment. The Board formally notified the public of upcoming closed meetings to interview candidates for the Superintendent position. No votes were taken on proposed policy revisions, which will return for approval at the next meeting.

• Adopted meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar (8-0)
• Approved personnel action report for Aug 22 - Sept 4, 2026
• Appointed Jennifer Lay to Budget Advisory Committee
• Approved minutes for Aug 27, 2026 meeting
• Approved notice to hold closed meetings for Superintendent interviews within 15 days (8-0)
• Approved convening closed session for contract, personnel, and legal matters (9-0)
• Certified closed meeting conducted only lawful public business (9-0)

CANCELLED - Athletic Hall of Fame Advisory Committee Meeting - 6:30 p.m.

This meeting is for the Athletic Hall of Fame Advisory Committee to adopt the current agenda. The committee will also review and approve the minutes from the August 17, 2026, meeting.

• Adoption of the September 8, 2026, agenda
• Review and approval of August 17, 2026, meeting minutes

Strategy & Accountability Committee Meeting - 3:00 p.m.

The Strategy & Accountability Committee will hold an organizational meeting to elect leadership and set schedules. Members will also receive information regarding the budget process, school capacity, and redistricting implementation.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Budget process planning
• Long Range Educational Facilities Plan Update/MS Capacity
• Redistricting implementation
• Approval of May 12 meeting minutes

The Alexandria City Public Schools Strategy & Accountability Committee approved past minutes, elected Ryan Reyna as Chair and Kelly Carmichael Booz as Vice Chair, and scheduled its next meeting for September 14, 2026. The committee also discussed budget planning, school capacity, redistricting implementation, and proposed recording all future committee meetings.

• Approved minutes as drafted (3-0)
• Elected Ryan Reyna as Chair (3-0)
• Elected Kelly Carmichael Booz as Vice Chair (3-0)
• Set next meeting for September 14, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. via Zoom

Operational Excellence Committee Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Operational Excellence Committee will discuss administrative updates and long-term planning for the upcoming fiscal year. The committee is scheduled to review the draft Board Meeting Theory of Practice and conduct a required review of board salaries.

• Review of draft Board Meeting Theory of Practice
• Review of Board salaries per ACPS policy
• Updates on naming petitions and the board website
• Gang Prevention Task Force update
• Wrap-up of Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt evaluation

The committee elected Donna Kenley as Chair and Alex Scioscia as Vice Chair. Members approved the meeting minutes and agreed to move one advisory committee application forward to the Board. The committee also agreed to a plan for wrapping up the superintendent evaluation.

• Approved minutes as drafted (3-0)
• Elected Donna Kenley as Chair (3-0)
• Elected Alex Scioscia as Vice Chair (3-0)
• Approved moving one advisory committee application to the Board
• Agreed to move forward with the plan to wrap up the superintendent evaluation
• Agreed to discuss Board Salaries with the full board at the October 1st work session

Governance Committee Meeting - 7:30 a.m.

The Alexandria City Public Schools Governance Committee will meet via Zoom to approve minutes, elect a Chair and Vice Chair, and review proposed changes to several policies and regulations, including hazard reporting, building management, energy conservation, and home instruction. The committee will also discuss board processes, individual learning, and school board election reform.

• Approve minutes from June 5, 2026 meeting
• Elect Chair and Vice Chair per Policy BCE
• Review policy revisions: EBAA, EBAA-R, EC, EC-R, FA-R, LBD
• Discuss School Board Election Reform
• Review Policy Revision Schedule

School Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Alexandria City School Board will consider adopting a revised FY 2027 Combined Funds Budget that adds $1.1 million in state revenue and matching expenditures for staff bonus payments. The board will also vote on a consent calendar that includes a contract award for the 1701 N. Beauregard 5th Floor Renovation, personnel actions, and several community donations. Public comments are scheduled, and the board may convene closed meetings if needed.

• Adoption of Revised FY 2027 Combined Funds Budget with $1.1M additional state revenue and $1.1M in staff bonus expenditures
• Award contract for 1701 N. Beauregard 5th Floor Renovation
• Personnel actions for July 6 through August 21, 2026 (confidential)
• Community donations: cell phone pouches, lunch debt (Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Anderson), backpacks & school supplies (Sage Water, Jen Walker Team, Bill Page Toyota & Kids In Need Foundation)
• VSBA Media Honor Roll nomination and School Board member assignments for 2026-27

The Alexandria City School Board adopted a revised FY 2027 Combined Funds Budget on a 9-0 vote. The revision adds $1.1 million in state revenue and $1.1 million in spending for anticipated staff bonus payments in FY 2027. The Board also approved its consent calendar 9-0, including personnel actions, a contract award for the 1701 N. Beauregard 5th floor renovation, several community donations, and a postponement of the FY28 Budget Development Calendar to September 10, 2026. Two closed meetings were held — one on the Chance for Change Academy relocation contract and one on Superintendent candidates — with no decisions disclosed in open session.

• Adopted Revised FY 2027 Combined Funds Budget, adding $1.1M state revenue and $1.1M for staff bonuses (9-0)
• Approved consent calendar including personnel actions, contract award for 1701 N. Beauregard 5th floor renovation, and donations (9-0)
• Postponed FY28 Budget Development Calendar to September 10, 2026 meeting
• Approved VSBA Media Honor Roll nomination (unanimous)
• Appointed Jeremy Miller to AASAC; Anthony Dorado, Crystal Prall, Dan Edward to SEAC
• Accepted resignation of David Paladin-Fernandez from Budget Advisory Committee
• Approved minutes of July 9 organizational meeting and August 12 meeting
• Held closed meeting on Chance for Change Academy relocation contract; certified closed meeting (9-0)

City-ACPS Ad Hoc Committee on School Board Election - 6:00 p.m.

The City-ACPS Ad Hoc Committee on School Board Election is meeting to consider adopting its agenda and reviewing background materials, including a City Council resolution creating the committee and a School Board resolution proposing changes to the election cycle and terms. The School Board resolution references years of prior discussion and public input on this topic.

• Adoption of the posted agenda
• Review of City Resolution 3393 creating the committee
• Review of 2024 School Board resolution to adjust election cycle and terms
• Reference to public hearing (April 20, 2023) and survey (April 2023)
• Memo from School Board Chair Dr. Michelle Rief requesting the joint committee

Budget Advisory Committee Meeting - 7:00 p.m.

The Alexandria City Public Schools Budget Advisory Committee is holding a routine meeting to approve its posted agenda and the minutes from its June 23, 2026 meeting. No budget decisions or discussions are listed on this agenda.

• Approve the August 25, 2026 meeting agenda
• Review and approve minutes from the June 23, 2026 Budget Advisory Committee meeting