Alexandria City Public Schools public meetings in 2022
121 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Alexandria City Public Schools Board is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including a public hearing on the ESSER III funds plan, personnel actions, financial reports, and policy revisions. The board will also hear public comments and reports from student representatives.
- Public Hearing on ESSER III Funds Plan
- Personnel Actions from October 28 through December 9, 2022
- FY 2022 Preliminary End of Year Financial Report ending June 30, 2022
- FY 2023 Financial Report ending October 31, 2022
- Contract Change Order--Naomi Brooks Roof Project
Work Session - 6:30 PM
The Alexandria City Public Schools School Board will hold a work session to discuss three items: resuming a discussion on staggered board terms and election cycle changes, reviewing add/delete requests and superintendent adjustments for the FY 2024-2033 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget, and reviewing draft options for the 2023-2024 School Board meeting calendar. These are discussion items, not final votes.
- Discussion on staggered terms and election cycle changes (previously paused due to COVID-19)
- FY 2024-2033 CIP Add/Delete Work Session #2 with Superintendent's Proposed Adjustments
- 2023-2024 School Board Meeting Calendar DRAFT (approval expected in January 2023)
Special Called Board Meeting - 6:30 PM
This is a special called meeting of the Alexandria City Public Schools School Board. The agenda contains only procedural items: calling the meeting to order, observing a moment of silence, adopting the agenda, and approving electronic participation by board members. No substantive policy or action items are listed.
- Call to order and moment of silence
- Adopt the agenda
- Approve participation of board members by electronic means
- Adjourn
Committee Meeting - SB Policy Review Subcommittee - 8:30 AM
The Alexandria City Public Schools School Board Policy Review Subcommittee is meeting to review policies and approve the agenda. The meeting includes a review of a policy bundle and the minutes from the November 9, 2022 subcommittee meeting. This is a routine policy review session.
- Review of policy bundle (Attachment 1)
- Approval of minutes from November 9, 2022 subcommittee meeting
- Agenda approval for December 8, 2022 meeting
Committee Meeting--Budget - 6:30 PM
The Alexandria City Public Schools Budget Advisory Committee is meeting to review its agenda, approve minutes, and discuss the draft 2022-2023 scope of work and a draft memo with recommendations from the budget community forum. These are informational items for discussion, not final decisions.
- Review of agenda for December 8, 2022 meeting
- Approval of minutes from previous meeting
- Discussion of 2022-2023 DRAFT Budget Advisory Committee Scope of Work
- Review of DRAFT Budget Community Forum Recommendations Memo
School Board Retreat - 6:30 PM
The Alexandria City Public Schools School Board is holding a retreat at the ACPS Central Office. The agenda includes a call to order, approval of the retreat agenda, and a draft of the 2022 School Board Assessment for discussion. This is an informational session focused on board self-evaluation and family/community engagement goals.
- Review of DRAFT School Board Assessment 2022
- Retreat agenda approval
- Meeting at ACPS Central Office, 1340 Braddock Place
Special Called Board Meeting - 6:00 PM
This special called meeting of the Alexandria City Public Schools Board was held solely to convene a closed session under Virginia law to discuss security vulnerabilities and related public safety matters. The board voted unanimously to enter the closed meeting and later certified that the closed session complied with legal requirements. No other business was conducted.
- Closed meeting authorized under Virginia Code 2.2-3711(A)(19) for security discussions
- Board certified closed meeting per Virginia Code 2.2-3712
- All votes were unanimous (7-0 and 9-0)
Special Called Board Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Alexandria City Public Schools School Board is holding a special called meeting to go into closed session to review a contract. The board will also certify the closed meeting and adjourn. A CIP Add/Delete Work Session will follow.
- Closed session to review a contract under Virginia Code 2.2-3711(A)(6)
- Certification of closed meeting per Virginia Code 2.2-3712
- CIP Add/Delete Work Session immediately following the meeting
Committee Meeting--CTE - 4:00 p.m.
The Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee is meeting to review and approve its agenda for December 5, 2022. The agenda includes only the agenda item and a file attachment; no substantive decisions or discussions are listed.
- Approval of the December 5, 2022 CTE Advisory Committee agenda
- Review of attached agenda PDF (221205_Agenda_CTEAC.pdf)
Committee Meeting--Advanced Academic Services - 6:30 p.m.
The Talented and Gifted Advisory Committee (TAGAC) is meeting to review its agenda, approve minutes from prior meetings, and discuss a draft scope of work for the 2022-2023 school year. The meeting is informational and procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Agenda for December 5, 2022 TAGAC meeting
- Minutes from June 1, August 29, and September 19, 2022 meetings
- Draft 2022-2023 TAGAC Scope of Work
- Summary of TAGAC activities from 2017-2022
Board Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Alexandria City School Board met on December 1, 2022, and approved the 2023-2024 Program of Studies for secondary schools, which outlines courses and graduation requirements. The board also accepted a community donation of office equipment valued at approximately $4,000 from The Motley Fool, appointed Dr. Jenica Patterson to the Budget Advisory Committee, and approved the Talented and Gifted Advisory Committee's year-end report. The board convened a closed meeting to discuss a public contract award.
- Approved 2023-2024 Program of Studies for secondary schools
- Accepted community donation of office equipment from The Motley Fool valued at approximately $4,000
- Appointed Dr. Jenica Patterson to the Budget Advisory Committee
- Approved 2021-2022 Talented and Gifted Advisory Committee Year-End Report
- Convened closed meeting to discuss public contract award
Committee Meeting--Special Education - 7:00 p.m.
The Alexandria City Public Schools Special Education Advisory Committee is meeting to review its agenda, discuss proposed subcommittees, and review Parent Resource Center contact data for the 2022-2023 school year. The meeting is informational, with no votes or decisions listed on the agenda.
- Proposed SEAC subcommittees
- Parent Resource Center 2022-2023 contact data
Joint City Council/School Board Sub Committee Meeting - 5:00 PM
This is a procedural meeting of the Joint City Council/School Board Subcommittee. The agenda contains only two information items: approval of the meeting agenda itself and review of meeting notes from the October 17, 2022 subcommittee meeting. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.
- Approval of agenda for November 28, 2022 Joint City Council/School Board Subcommittee Meeting
- Review of meeting notes from October 17, 2022 Joint City Council/School Board Subcommittee Meeting
Work Session - 6:30 PM
The Alexandria City School Board is holding a work session with two discussion topics: a report from the Talented and Gifted Advisory Committee (TAGAC) and the second work session on the FY 2024-2033 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget. The CIP discussion covers the FY 2025-2033 budget, enrollment, capacity, and utilization. No votes are scheduled; the board is reviewing materials and information.
- TAGAC end-of-year report for 2021-2022 presented for information
- CIP Work Session #2 covers FY 2025-2033 budget and enrollment/capacity/utilization
- CIP adoption scheduled for December 15, 2022
- Interim Superintendent Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt recommends review of CIP materials
Committee Meeting--School Health - 6:30 p.m.
The Alexandria City Public Schools School Health Advisory Board is meeting on November 15, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. at the ACHS Rotunda. The agenda includes only two items: approval of the meeting agenda and approval of the minutes from the October 11, 2022 meeting. No substantive policy decisions or discussions are listed.
- Approval of November 15, 2022 meeting agenda
- Approval of October 11, 2022 meeting minutes
Special Called Board Meeting- 6:30 PM
This special called meeting is solely for a public hearing on the FY 2024-2033 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget. The board will hear comments from the public, either submitted in writing or given in person or via Zoom, but only comments related to the CIP budget will be accepted. No other business is scheduled.
- Public hearing on FY 2024-2033 CIP Budget
- Written comments accepted via online form
- In-person and Zoom speaking options available
- Meeting broadcast on cable channel 71 and online
School Board Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Alexandria City School Board met on November 10, 2022, and approved several routine items on the consent calendar, including the FY 2023 monthly financial report for September, the Q1 budget transfer report, personnel actions, and advisory committee appointments. The board also recognized VIP award recipients and heard public comments and reports from student representatives.
- Approved FY 2023 Monthly Financial Report ending September 30, 2022
- Approved FY 2023 First Quarter Budget Transfer Report (July–September 2022)
- Approved personnel actions for September 29 to October 27, 2022
- Approved 2022-2023 Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee Scope of Work
- Granted waiver for Nancy Drane to serve additional term as Budget Advisory Committee chair
Special Called Board Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Alexandria City Public Schools School Board held a special called meeting on November 9, 2022, primarily to convene a closed session to discuss a grievance matter. After returning to open session, the board voted unanimously to find that the matters raised in grievance No. 2022-2 are not grievable under School Board policy GBMA-R. The board also adopted the agenda, certified the closed meeting, and adjourned.
- Closed session held under Virginia Code 2.2-3711(A)(1) for employment, performance, and contractual matters for one specific public employee
- Board voted 5-0 to find grievance No. 2022-2 not grievable under policy GBMA-R
- Meeting held at 1340 Braddock Place, 3rd Floor Training Room, Alexandria VA
- All votes were unanimous 5-0; members Bailey, Booz, Rief, and Simpson Baird were absent
Committee Meeting - SB Policy Review Subcommittee - 10:30 AM
The School Board Policy Review Subcommittee is meeting to review a policy memo and a bundle of policy documents related to the policy adoption process (Policy BFC). The agenda is largely informational, with attachments including a policy review memo, a policy review bundle, a revision process diagram, and minutes from the October 27, 2022 subcommittee meeting. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Policy Review Memo (attachment 221109_Subcommittee_Policy_Memo.pdf)
- Policy Review Bundle (attachment 221109_Subcommittee_Policy_Bundle.pdf)
- Revision Process Diagram (attachment 221109_Revision_Process_Diagram.pdf)
- Minutes from October 27, 2022 Policy Review Subcommittee meeting
Committee Meeting--Athletic Hall of Fame - 6:30 p.m.
The Athletic Hall of Fame Advisory Committee is meeting on November 7, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in the ACHS Media Center. The agenda includes reviewing the meeting agenda and the minutes from the committee's October 3, 2022 meeting.
- Review of November 7, 2022 meeting agenda
- Review of October 3, 2022 meeting minutes
Special Called Board Meeting - 6:30 PM
This special called meeting of the Alexandria City Public Schools Board was held solely to convene a closed session under Virginia law to discuss employment, performance, and contractual matters for one specific public employee. The board voted unanimously to enter the closed meeting, certified the closed meeting afterward, and adjourned. No other business was conducted.
- Closed meeting convened at 6:38 p.m. under Virginia Code 2.2-3711(A)(1)
- Closed meeting certified unanimously (8-0) upon return to open session at 8:03 p.m.
- Meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
Committee Meeting--Budget - 6:30 PM
The Alexandria City Public Schools Budget Advisory Committee is holding a virtual meeting on November 1, 2022. The agenda includes only two items: approval of the meeting agenda and approval of the minutes from the October 4, 2022 meeting. No substantive budget decisions or discussions are listed.
- Approval of agenda for November 1, 2022 meeting
- Approval of minutes from October 4, 2022 meeting
Committee Meeting - SB Policy Review Subcommittee - 8:30 AM
The School Board Policy Review Subcommittee is meeting to review a policy memo and a bundle of policies. The agenda lists these items as information only, with no specific policy changes or decisions detailed. The meeting is part of the board's ongoing policy review process.
- Review of Policy Review Memo (221027_Subcommittee_Policy_Memo.pdf)
- Review of Policies bundle (221027_Subcommittee_Policy_Bundle.pdf)
- Meeting held at School Board Meeting Room, 1340 Braddock Place, Alexandria VA
Board Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Alexandria City Public Schools Board met on October 20, 2022, and approved several consent agenda items, including a design contract for the renovation of 1703 N. Beauregard Street, the FY 2023 monthly financial report, and appointments to committees. The board also convened a closed meeting to discuss student records, a public contract, and public safety. The agenda was largely procedural, with no major policy debates or public hearings.
- Approved design contract for renovation of 1703 N. Beauregard Street (architectural and engineering services)
- Accepted FY 2023 Monthly Financial Report for period ending August 31, 2022
- Appointed Board Members Kelly Booz and Ashley Simpson Baird to Policy Review Subcommittee
- Re-appointed Cindy Hart to Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)
- Approved minutes from multiple prior meetings
Joint City Council/School Board Work Session - 6:00 PM
This is a joint work session between the Alexandria City Council and School Board to discuss the Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) FY 2024-2033 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget. The interim superintendent recommends the School Board review the attached presentation. No public comments will be heard, and no votes are scheduled.
- Discussion of FY 2024-2033 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget
- Presentation by ACPS staff on upcoming facility needs
- No public comments at this meeting
Joint City Council/School Board Sub Committee Meeting - 5:00 PM
This is a procedural meeting of the Joint City Council/School Board Subcommittee. The agenda contains only two information items: adopting the meeting agenda and reviewing the meeting notes from the September 19, 2022 subcommittee meeting. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.
- Adoption of the October 17, 2022 meeting agenda
- Review of meeting notes from September 19, 2022 subcommittee meeting
Special Called Board Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Alexandria City Public Schools School Board held a special called meeting primarily to convene a closed session to discuss a specific employee matter and consult with legal counsel. The board also approved remote participation for three members and adopted the agenda. The meeting was procedural and resulted in no public decisions beyond the closed session certification.
- Closed meeting held under Virginia Code 2.2-3711(A)(1) and (A)(8) for employee and legal matters
- Approved remote participation for Board Members Alderton, Greene, and Simpson Baird
- Certified the closed meeting as compliant with FOIA
- Meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m.
Joint City Council/School Board Work Session - 6:30 PM
This is a joint work session of the Alexandria City Council and School Board to discuss facility planning, specifically the Joint Facilities Master Plan. The agenda includes a presentation and discussion on this topic, with no public comments. The Interim Superintendent recommends that the School Board review the presentation.
- Discussion of Joint Facilities Master Plan
- Presentation on Joint Facilities Planning
- Reference to Resolution 2775 (2017) establishing the Ad Hoc Joint City-Schools Facility Investment Task Force
Committee Meeting--School Health - 6:30 p.m.
The Alexandria City Public Schools School Health Advisory Board is meeting to review its agenda, previous scope of work documents, end-of-year reports, bylaws, and the laws and regulations governing school board advisory committees. The meeting is largely procedural, focusing on administrative and reference materials.
- Review of 2017-2018 and 2016-2017 SHAB End of Year Reports
- Review of School Health Advisory Committee Bylaws
- Review of laws and regulations governing School Board Advisory Committees
- Review of previous SHAB Scope of Work Documents
Special Called Board Meeting - 6:30 PM
This is a special called meeting of the Alexandria City Public Schools Board, held on October 11, 2022. The board adopted the agenda and approved a motion to allow Board Member Abdel-Rahman Elnoubi to participate by phone due to a family obligation. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no substantive policy or budget items discussed.
- Approved agenda unanimously, 6-0
- Approved electronic participation for Board Member Elnoubi, 7-0
- Meeting held at 1340 Braddock Place, 3rd Floor Training Room
School Board Retreat - 6:30 PM
The Alexandria City Public Schools School Board is meeting for a retreat. The agenda includes only the call to order and approval of the retreat agenda, with no substantive policy or action items listed. The retreat is aligned with the ACPS 2025 Strategic Plan goals and the policy on School Board member in-service activities.
- Agenda for the October 11, 2022 School Board Retreat
- Retreat held at 1340 Braddock Place, 3rd Floor, Alexandria, VA
- Reference to ACPS 2025 Strategic Plan goals (Systemic Alignment, Instructional Excellence, Student Accessibility and Support, Strategic Resource Allocation, Family and Community Engagement)
- Policy BHB - SB Member In-Service Activities
Board Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Alexandria City Public Schools Board held a routine meeting on October 6, 2022, approving the agenda, allowing two board members to participate electronically, and passing consent calendar items including personnel actions and the September community use of facilities report. The board also made several advisory committee appointments and reappointments.
- Approved personnel actions from September 2-28, 2022
- Accepted $9,010 collected for community use of facilities in September 2022
- Re-appointed Wayne Sanders to Athletic Hall of Fame Advisory Committee with residency waiver
- Re-appointed Selena El Hajji and appointed William Pfister to Budget Advisory Committee
- Re-appointed Nelson Aguilar and appointed Sarah Black to CTE Advisory Committee
Committee Meeting--Budget - 6:30 PM
The Alexandria City Public Schools Budget Advisory Committee is meeting virtually on October 4, 2022. The agenda includes adopting the meeting agenda and reviewing minutes from the June 15, 2022 meeting. No budget decisions or proposals are listed on this agenda.
- Adoption of October 4, 2022 meeting agenda
- Review of June 15, 2022 Budget Advisory Committee minutes
Committee Meeting--Athletic Hall of Fame - 6:30 p.m.
The Alexandria City Public Schools Athletic Hall of Fame Advisory Committee is meeting to review its agenda, approve minutes from the September 6, 2022 meeting, and consider a revised meeting calendar for 2022-2023. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Review of October 3, 2022 meeting agenda
- Approval of minutes from September 6, 2022 meeting
- Revision of 2022-2023 AHOF Advisory Committee meeting calendar
Work Session - 6:45 PM
The Alexandria City Public Schools School Board is holding a work session to discuss the five-year fiscal forecast, which projects a $12.05 million budget deficit for FY 2024 growing to $37.83 million by FY 2028. The board will also participate in a facilitated exercise to set priorities for the FY 2024 Combined Funds budget and the FY 2024-2033 Capital Improvement Program. These are discussion items, not final decisions.
- FY 2024 projected budget deficit of $12.05 million
- FY 2028 projected annual funding deficit of $37.83 million
- FY 2023 budget balanced with $9.32 million in fund balance
- Discussion of FY 2024-2033 Capital Improvement Program budget priorities
- Budget priorities to be finalized at October 6, 2022 meeting
Board Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Alexandria City School Board is meeting to approve consent items including financial reports, budget transfers, and the FY2024 budget process resolution, rules of engagement, and calendar. The board will also hear public comments and reports from student representatives. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.
- Approve FY 2022 preliminary monthly financial report ending June 30, 2022
- Approve FY 2022 Q4 budget transfer report (April–June 2022)
- Approve FY 2023 monthly financial report ending July 31, 2022
- Adopt FY 2024 budget process resolution, rules of engagement, and budget calendar
- Re-appoint Nancy Drane to Budget Advisory Committee; appoint Jennifer Fortney, Adan Chicas, Katie Baker, Robin Sundaramoothy to various advisory committees; re-appoint Kamilah Lawson and Jim Lewis with residency waivers
Joint City Council/School Board Sub Committee Meeting - 5:00 PM
The Alexandria City Council and School Board subcommittee is meeting to review the agenda, approve meeting notes from June 27, 2022, and receive an Early Care and Education Progress Report for September 2022. The meeting is informational, with no votes or decisions listed on the agenda.
- Review of agenda for September 19, 2022 joint subcommittee meeting
- Approval of meeting notes from June 27, 2022 joint subcommittee meeting
- Early Care and Education Progress Report, September 2022
Committee Meeting--Advanced Academic Services - 7:00 PM
The Talented and Gifted Advisory Committee is holding a routine meeting to review its agenda, approve minutes from prior meetings, and hear the chair's report. No new policy decisions or substantive items are listed on this agenda.
- Review of agenda for September 19, 2022 meeting
- Minutes from June 1 and August 29, 2022 TAGAC meetings
- Chair's report from August 29, 2022 TAGAC meeting
Board Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Alexandria City Public Schools Board is meeting to approve routine personnel actions, a modified academic calendar for Samuel Tucker Elementary, and committee appointments. The board also hears public comments and student reports, and may enter a closed meeting. Most items are consent calendar actions passed unanimously.
- Approved personnel actions for August 18 – September 1, 2022
- Approved modified academic calendar for Samuel Tucker Elementary with afternoon teacher work day on October 14
- Appointed Keisha Shirley to CTE Advisory Committee
- Re-appointed D. Ohlandt to TAG Advisory Committee
- Approved minutes for July 28, August 25, September 1, 2022 special meetings and August 25 work session
Work Session - 6:45 PM
The Alexandria City Public Schools School Board is holding a work session to discuss the FY 2024 budget process. They will review the draft Budget Process Resolution, Rules of Engagement, and Budget Calendar, which set the timeline and guidelines for developing the Combined Funds and Capital Improvement Program budgets. The Superintendent recommends the board review these documents in preparation for the work session.
- Review of FY 2024 Budget Process Resolution with proposed mark-ups
- Review of FY 2024 Rules of Engagement
- Review of FY 2024 Budget Calendar draft
- Discussion of FY 2024 Combined-Funds Budget and FY 2024-2033 CIP Budget
Committee Meeting--Athletic Hall of Fame - 6:30 p.m.
The Alexandria City Public Schools Athletic Hall of Fame Advisory Committee is meeting to review its agenda and approve minutes from the August 1, 2022 meeting. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.
- Review of September 6, 2022 meeting agenda
- Approval of minutes from August 1, 2022 meeting
Special Called Board Meeting - 10:00 AM
The Alexandria City Public Schools School Board held a special called meeting on September 1, 2022, primarily to convene a closed session to review quotes from superintendent search firms. The board unanimously approved the agenda, entered the closed meeting, certified it, and adjourned. No other substantive business was conducted.
- Closed meeting to review quotes from superintendent search firms
- Unanimous vote to convene closed meeting under Virginia Code 2.2-3711(A)(29)
- Unanimous certification of the closed meeting
- Meeting adjourned at 11:14 a.m.
Committee Meeting--Advanced Academic Services - 6:30 p.m.
The Talented and Gifted Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda for August 29, 2022, and to review minutes from its June 1, 2022 meeting. The minutes were not available for posting, so the committee will likely discuss or approve them at the meeting. This is a routine administrative meeting with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Adoption of agenda for the August 29, 2022 meeting
- Review of minutes from June 1, 2022 meeting (minutes not posted)
Special Called Board Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Alexandria City Public Schools Board held a special called meeting on August 25, 2022, to consider and approve a revised grading policy (IKC) and its regulation. The board voted 7-1 to adopt the policy with amendments, including removing class rank and standardizing formative (40%) and summative (60%) assessment weights. The board also approved personnel actions, appointed designees of the division superintendent, and discussed a power purchase agreement for solar panels at two schools.
- Approved revised grading policy IKC, removing class rank and emphasizing mastery of course standards (7-1 vote)
- Approved personnel actions from July 20 to August 17, 2022
- Appointed Dr. Julie Crawford and Dr. Wendy Gonzalez as designees of the Division Superintendent effective September 1, 2022
- Discussed approval of a Power Purchase Agreement for solar panels at Douglas MacArthur Elementary and Minnie Howard Redevelopment projects
- Held a closed meeting and certified it as compliant with Virginia FOIA
Work Session - 6:45 PM
The Alexandria City Public Schools School Board is holding a work session to discuss two information items: the draft Areas of Focus for the 2022-2023 school year, which outline multi-year priorities aligned with the ACPS Equity for All 2025 strategic plan and FY 23 budget priorities, and the Ask ACPS FY2022 Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Quarterly Report for Q4, summarizing stakeholder inquiries from April to July 2022. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the board is reviewing these items in preparation for the upcoming meeting.
- Draft Areas of Focus for SY 2022-2023 presented for review
- Ask ACPS Q4 report: 36.4% of inquiries directed to school board
- Top concerns: interim superintendent search (55), athletic field lighting (34), ACHS safety (12)
- Attachments include equity climate survey results and preliminary school accreditation statuses
Committee Meeting--Athletic Hall of Fame - 6:30 p.m.
The Alexandria City Public Schools Athletic Hall of Fame Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to review its agenda, approve minutes from the June 6, 2022 meeting, and confirm meeting dates for 2022-2023. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Agenda for August 1, 2022 meeting
- Minutes from June 6, 2022 meeting
- 2022-2023 meeting dates
Special Called Board Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Alexandria City School Board held a special called meeting, approving personnel actions, meeting minutes, an interim superintendent contract, and revisions to eight policies and regulations, including student placement and COVID-related procedures. The board also convened a closed meeting and certified it as lawful.
- Approved personnel actions for June 11–July 19, 2022, including resignations of Dr. Darrell Sampson and Dr. Gerald Mann
- Approved policy revisions to JC/JCD (Student Placement) and GBE (Staff Health) with amendments
- Approved interim superintendent contract (no details provided)
- Approved minutes from multiple prior meetings
- Approved electronic participation for Board Member Meagan Alderton
Special Called Board Meeting - 6:30 PM
This special called meeting was held primarily to convene a closed session to discuss employment, performance, and contractual matters for 20 specific public employees. The board also approved allowing one member to participate electronically and certified the closed meeting as compliant with Virginia law.
- Closed meeting for 20 specific public employees' employment, performance, and contractual matters
- Approved electronic participation for Board Member Kelly Booz from Boston, Massachusetts
- Certified closed meeting as lawful under Virginia FOIA
- Unanimous votes on all actions (7-0 or 8-0)
Special Called Board Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Alexandria City School Board is holding a special called meeting to take action on several items, including approving personnel actions, appointing a designee, and deciding on the future use of Simpson Field. The board will also notify the public of closed meetings for interim superintendent interviews and may convene a closed meeting.
- Approve Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt as designee to the Division Superintendent
- Approve personnel actions from June 11-27, 2022 (amended)
- Approve minutes from June 23, 2022 special called meeting
- Notify of closed meetings for interim superintendent interviews within 15 days
- Allow use of Simpson Field for at least 10 years and negotiate field use with RPCA
Joint City Council/School Board Sub Committee Meeting - 5:00 PM
The Joint City Council/School Board Subcommittee is meeting to review the agenda, approve meeting notes from May 23, 2022, and receive informational reports on early childhood education, automated speed enforcement in school zones, and FY 2023 meeting dates. All items are for information only; no votes or decisions are listed.
- Meeting notes from May 23, 2022 Joint City Council/School Board Subcommittee Meeting
- Early Childhood Education Report for June 2022
- Update: Automated Speed Enforcement in School Zones
- FY 2023 Joint City Council/School Board Subcommittee Meeting Dates
Special Called Board Meeting - 6:30 PM
This is a special called meeting of the Alexandria City Public Schools Board. The agenda is largely procedural: adopting the agenda, allowing electronic participation, and then convening a closed meeting, followed by certification of that closed meeting and adjournment. No substantive public business is listed.
- Adopt the agenda
- Approve participation of Board Members by electronic means
- Convene a closed meeting
- Certify the closed meeting
Board Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Alexandria City Public Schools Board approved a guaranteed maximum price of up to $116,471,873 for The High School Project, with an ACPS funding contribution not to exceed $106,192,482. The meeting also included the acceptance of the May 2022 monthly financial report and various administrative approvals.
- Approved GMP3 contract for The High School Project up to $116,471,873
- Accepted FY 2022 Monthly Financial Report ending May 31, 2022
- Presented RRMM Architects Superintendent's Scholarship to Sylvia Rahim
- Recognized Anne R. Lipnick Awards for Specialized Instruction
- Approved closed meeting for discussion of 10 specific public employees
Committee Meeting--Budget - 6:30 PM
The Budget Advisory Committee meeting includes the review of previous meeting minutes and an end-of-year report. The agenda consists of information items regarding committee business.
- Review of March 16, 2022, meeting minutes
- Review of May 24, 2022, meeting minutes
- 2021-2022 Budget Advisory Committee End of Year Report
Joint City Council/School Board Work Session - 6:30 PM
This is a joint work session between the Alexandria City Council and School Board. The agenda includes only a discussion topic regarding the agenda itself, with no substantive policy items listed. The meeting is procedural in nature.
- Discussion of the June 13, 2022 joint work session agenda
Special Called Board Meeting - 9:00 AM
The Alexandria City Public Schools Board held a special meeting to process the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings and authorize a separation agreement. The Board also convened closed sessions to discuss personnel matters, public contracts, legal counsel, and public safety.
- Acceptance of Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings' resignation and authorization of a separation agreement
- Approval of a closed meeting for discussion of employment, performance, and contractual matters for one specific employee
- Approval of a closed meeting regarding the award of a public contract involving the expenditure of public funds
- Approval of a closed meeting to consult with legal counsel on specific legal matters
- Approval of a closed meeting regarding plans to protect public safety
School Board Retreat - 7:00 PM
The Alexandria City Public Schools School Board is holding a retreat to review a draft of its operating procedures and hear a presentation on characteristics of an effective school board. The agenda includes only informational items, with no formal decisions or votes scheduled. The retreat is part of board member in-service activities under policy BHB.
- Review of School Board Operating Procedures DRAFT (249 KB attachment)
- Presentation: Characteristics of an Effective School Board (503 KB attachment)
- Agenda for June 7, 2022 retreat approved as informational item
Committee Meeting--Athletic Hall of Fame - 6:30 PM
The Athletic Hall of Fame Advisory Committee met on June 6, 2022, to review the meeting agenda and the minutes from its previous session on May 9, 2022. The meeting was held at Alexandria City High School and was also accessible via Zoom due to a local state of emergency. No specific decisions, votes, or new proposals are detailed in the provided agenda text.
- Review of the June 6, 2022 Athletic Hall of Fame Advisory Committee Meeting agenda
- Review of minutes from the May 9, 2022 Athletic Hall of Fame Advisory Committee Meeting
Board Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Alexandria City Public Schools Board met to adopt a resolution against gun violence and approve revisions to the Equity for All 2025 Strategic Plan. The meeting also included the acceptance of the April 2022 monthly financial report and the announcement of 2022 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees.
- Adoption of Resolution Against Gun Violence
- Approval of Equity for All 2025 Strategic Plan revisions
- Acceptance of FY 2022 Monthly Financial Report ending April 30, 2022
- Announcement of 2022 ACPS Athletic Hall of Fame nominees
- Public hearing discussion regarding ESSER III Funds
Committee Meeting--Special Education - 7:30 PM
The committee is meeting to review the agenda for the June 1 session and approve minutes from the May 18, 2022, meeting. The meeting is being held via Zoom due to a local state of emergency.
- Review of the June 1, 2022, Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting agenda
- Review of the May 18, 2022, Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting minutes
Committee Meeting--Advanced Academic Services - 7:00 PM
The Alexandria City Public Schools Advanced Academic Services committee (TAGAC) is meeting virtually on June 1, 2022. The agenda includes only the current meeting agenda and approval of minutes from the March 14 and May 9, 2022 meetings. No new policy decisions or substantive discussions are listed.
- Review of June 1, 2022 TAGAC meeting agenda
- Approval of minutes from March 14, 2022 TAGAC meeting
- Approval of minutes from May 9, 2022 TAGAC meeting
Special Called Board Meeting - 6:30 PM
This special called meeting is held to allow a Board Member to participate via electronic means. The agenda also includes a closed meeting and the certification of that meeting.
- Approval of Board Member Ashley Simpson Baird's participation via video conference call
- Certification of a closed meeting pursuant to Virginia Code 2.2-3712
Work Session - 6:30 PM
The School Board will review an overview of federal and state requirements for special education services. The session also includes an update on the expansion of the Dual Language Program to middle schools.
- SEAC presentation on special education requirements and parent perspectives
- Update on Dual Language Program expansion at Francis C. Hammond George Washington Middle School
- Review of K-5 Dual Language Program enhancements at John Adams Elementary and Mount Vernon Community School
Special Called Board Meeting - 5:30 PM
This special called meeting of the Alexandria City Public Schools Board was held to convene a closed session. The board voted unanimously to enter the closed meeting to discuss public safety and security matters, and later certified the closed meeting as lawful. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no public policy decisions or discussions on the agenda.
- Closed meeting convened under Virginia Code 2.2-3711(A)(19) for public safety and security discussions
- Board certified the closed meeting as compliant with the Freedom of Information Act
- Board approved member Kelly Carmichael Booz's remote participation by video conference
- All votes were unanimous (7-0 or 8-0)
Committee Meeting--Budget - 6:30 PM
The Alexandria City Public Schools Budget Advisory Committee is meeting to review its agenda and approve minutes from the March 16, 2022 meeting. The meeting is being held via Zoom due to the local state of emergency. No substantive budget decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.
- Agenda for the May 24, 2022 Budget Advisory Committee Meeting
- Minutes from the March 16, 2022 Budget Advisory Committee Meeting
Joint City Council/School Board Sub Committee Meeting - 5:00 PM
This is a procedural meeting of the Joint City Council/School Board Subcommittee. The agenda contains only two items: approval of the meeting agenda and review of meeting notes from the April 25, 2022 subcommittee meeting. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.
- Approval of agenda for May 23, 2022 meeting
- Review of meeting notes from April 25, 2022 subcommittee meeting
Work Session - 7:00 PM
The Alexandria City Public Schools School Board is holding a work session to discuss add/delete requests for the FY 2023 Combined Funds and FY 2023-2032 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budgets. No add/delete requests were made to either budget, so the session may be procedural. The board will consider any items that receive at least two co-sponsors, along with the Superintendent's recommended adjustments.
- FY 2023 Combined Funds (CF) Budget
- FY 2023-2032 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget
- Add/Delete Work Session #1
- Superintendent's recommended adjustments
- No add/delete requests made to either budget
Board Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Alexandria City School Board is meeting to conduct a public hearing on the FY 2023 Combined Funds and FY 2023-2032 Capital Improvement Program budgets, and to receive public comments. The board will also consider consent items including a contract for the High School Project, approval of the April 2022 Community Use of Facilities report, and continued use of Title IV, Part A grant funding. Additionally, the board will recognize newly certified National Board teachers and review nominees for the 2022 Athletic Hall of Fame.
- Public hearing on FY 2023 Combined Funds and FY 2023-2032 Capital Improvement Program budgets
- Approval of the High School Project GMP2 Contract (consent item)
- Approval of continued use of Title IV, Part A federal grant funding (currently $351,567.01)
- Approval of April 2022 Community Use of Facilities report (no funding collected)
- Recognition of five newly certified and three maintaining National Board Certified teachers
Committee Meeting--Special Education - 5/18/22
The Alexandria City Public Schools Special Education Advisory Committee is meeting on May 18, 2022, via Zoom. The agenda consists solely of informational items: the meeting agenda, a Parent Resource Center report for March/April 2022, and minutes from prior meetings. No decisions or votes are listed on this agenda.
- Parent Resource Center Report for March/April 2022
- Minutes from March 16, 2022 Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting
- Minutes for April 27, 2022 SEAC Working Committee Meeting
Special Called Board Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Alexandria City Public Schools Board held a special called meeting on May 17, 2022, primarily to convene a closed session. The board voted unanimously to enter a closed meeting to consult with legal counsel regarding actual or probable litigation and specific legal matters. No public business items, such as budget approvals or policy changes, were listed on the agenda.
- Board voted 7-0 to convene a closed meeting pursuant to Virginia Code 2.2-3711(A)(7) and (A)(8) for legal consultation.
- Board voted 8-0 to certify the closed meeting, confirming only lawful exempt matters were discussed.
- Board voted 5-0 to allow members Michelle Rief and Ashley Simpson Baird to participate via video conference.
School Board Retreat - 6:30 PM
The Alexandria City Public Schools School Board met for a retreat to discuss board operations. The session included presentations on school board operating procedures and the characteristics of an effective school board.
- Review of School Board Operating Procedures
- Presentation on Eight Characteristics of an Effective School Board
Special Called Board Meeting - 7:00 PM
This special called meeting is solely to convene a closed session to discuss a contract matter, including the investment of public funds and legal consultation. The board will also take procedural actions to adopt the agenda, allow electronic participation, and certify the closed meeting. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.
- Closed meeting under Virginia Code 2.2-3711(A)(6) for investment of public funds where competition or bargaining is involved
- Closed meeting under Virginia Code 2.2-3711(A)(8) for consultation with legal counsel
- Certification of closed meeting per Virginia Code 2.2-3712
- Approval of electronic participation by board members
Committee Meeting--CTE - 4:00 PM
The Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee is meeting via Zoom to review its agenda and approve minutes from the March 15, 2022 meeting. No substantive decisions or proposals are listed on this agenda.
- Review of May 10, 2022 CTE Advisory Committee agenda
- Approval of minutes from March 15, 2022 meeting
Committee Meeting--Athletic Hall of Fame - 6:30 PM
The Athletic Hall of Fame Advisory Committee is meeting to review its agenda and the minutes from its April 4, 2022 meeting. No decisions or substantive actions are listed on this agenda.
- Review of May 9, 2022 meeting agenda
- Approval of April 4, 2022 meeting minutes
Committee Meeting--Advanced Academic Services - 7:00 PM
The Talented and Gifted Advisory Committee (TAGAC) is meeting to approve its agenda and review a draft of its 2021-2022 end-of-year report. The meeting is being held virtually due to the local state of emergency.
- Approval of May 9, 2022 meeting agenda
- Review of DRAFT 2021-2022 TAGAC End of Year Report
Work Session - 7:00 PM
The Alexandria City School Board will discuss the superintendent's adjusted Combined Funds and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budgets for FY 2023, which incorporate changes since the board's February approval. The board will also discuss proposed revisions to student placement and redistricting policies. No final votes are scheduled; this is a work session for discussion.
- Superintendent's adjusted FY2023 Combined Funds budget, including a $3.8 million use of fund balance for capital projects
- City of Alexandria appropriation maintained at approximately $248.7 million
- No proposed adjustments to the FY 2022-2031 Capital Improvement Program
- Discussion of redistricting policy revisions (Policy JC/JCD and related regulations)
Board Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Alexandria City School Board is holding its regular meeting, which includes recognizing several staff awards, hearing public comments, and receiving a report from student representatives. The board will also consider consent calendar items, including the FY 2022 monthly financial report for March and the Q3 budget transfer report. The agenda was adopted with amendments to add personnel actions and drop minutes.
- Recognition of Principal of the Year Michael Routhouska (William Ramsay Elementary)
- Recognition of Teacher of the Year Alexandra Bender (John Adams Elementary)
- Recognition of National Distinguished Principal Award recipient Rene Paschal (Samuel Tucker Elementary)
- Recognition of National Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year Dr. Lauren Holthaus (Cora Kelly School)
- FY 2022 Monthly Financial Report ending March 31, 2022 and Q3 Budget Transfer Report
Committee Meeting--Special Education- 7:00 PM
The Alexandria City Public Schools Special Education Advisory Committee is meeting to review the agenda and a draft of the SPED Annual Plan for 2022. The meeting is being held via Zoom due to the local state of emergency. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Review of the April 27, 2022 meeting agenda
- Discussion of the DRAFT SPED Annual Plan 2022
Joint City Council/School Board Subcommittee Meeting - 5:00 PM
This is a joint subcommittee meeting of the Alexandria City School Board and City Council. The agenda includes approval of the meeting agenda, revised meeting notes from the March 28, 2022 subcommittee meeting, and a pedestrian safety letter from the PTAC. No public comments will be heard. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or proposals listed.
- Approval of agenda for April 25, 2022 joint subcommittee meeting
- Revised meeting notes from March 28, 2022 joint subcommittee meeting
- PTAC Pedestrian Safety Letter dated April 6, 2022
Board Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Alexandria City Public Schools Board met on April 21, 2022, to review the FY 2022 monthly financial report and approve the 2022–2023 Local Perkins V Plan for Career and Technical Education. The board also accepted routine personnel actions and facility usage reports. Additionally, staff provided an update on the Middle School Project, which is examining changes to honors courses, math pathways, and college credit options.
- Approval of the 2022–2023 Local Perkins V Plan for Career and Technical Education (CTE)
- Acceptance of the FY 2022 Monthly Financial Report ending February 28, 2022
- Approval of personnel actions from March 3 through April 1, 2022
- Approval of Community Use of Facilities reports for February and March 2022
- Informational update on the Middle School Project Work Team's review of instructional programs
Special Called Board Meeting - 9:00 AM
This special called meeting of the Alexandria City Public Schools Board was held solely to enter a closed session, as permitted by Virginia law, to discuss employment, performance, contractual matters for one employee, investment of public funds, and legal consultation. The board also approved electronic participation for one member and certified the closed meeting afterward. No public business was conducted.
- Approved Board Member Jacinta Greene's participation by video conference from Arlington, VA (5-0 vote)
- Convened closed meeting under Virginia Code 2.2-3711(A)(1), (A)(6), and (A)(8) (6-0 vote)
- Certified the closed meeting as compliant with FOIA (6-0 vote)
- Granted a waiver discussed in closed session (6-0 vote)
Special Called Board Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Alexandria City Public Schools Board is convening a special called meeting for the purpose of a closed session. The session is intended to discuss and consider an employee grievance matter, specifically involving employment, performance, and contractual matters for one public employee.
- Closed meeting regarding an employee grievance matter
- Discussion of employment, performance, and contractual matters for one specific public employee
Committee Meeting--Equity Policy Audit - 6:30 PM
The Equity Policy Audit Committee met to review presentations regarding the school board's equity policy audit. The meeting included discussions on various revisions to student placement policies, including regulations for school admissions, class size, and redistricting implementation.
- Review of Student Placement Policy Revisions
- Discussion of School Admission and Kindergarten/Grade One placement drafts
- Review of Class Size regulations
- Review of Redistricting Implementation regulations
- Presentation on the School Board Equity Policy Audit
Committee Meeting--Athletic Hall of Fame - 6:30 PM
The Athletic Hall of Fame Advisory Committee met to review the agenda and previous meeting minutes. The meeting was held at the Alexandria City High School Media Center.
- Review of the April 4, 2022, meeting agenda
- Review of minutes from the March 7, 2022, committee meeting
Special Called Board Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Special Called School Board Meeting consisted of procedural actions and a closed session. The Board met in closed session to discuss employment, performance, and contractual matters for one specific public employee.
- Approved closed meeting regarding employment and contractual matters for one public employee
- Authorized electronic participation for Board Members Christopher Harris, Jacinta Greene, and Abdel-Rahman Elnoubi
- Certified that only legally exempted business was discussed during the closed session
Committee Meeting--Advanced Academic Services - 7:30 PM
The Advanced Academic Services Committee will hold a subcommittee meeting regarding the TAGAC 5-Year Plan. The meeting is scheduled for March 29, 2022.
- Subcommittee Meeting on the TAGAC 5-Year Plan
Joint City Council/School Board Sub Committee Meeting - 5:00 PM
The Alexandria City Council and School Board subcommittee is meeting electronically to discuss early childhood education and out-of-school time programs, along with meeting notes and a report schedule. The agenda is informational, with no votes or decisions listed.
- Early Childhood Education Report, March 2022
- Out-of-School Time in Alexandria update
- Meeting notes from February 28, 2022 subcommittee meeting
- Joint City Council/School Board report schedule as of February 28, 2022
Board Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Alexandria City School Board met on March 24, 2022, and took action on several items, including approving contracts for the High School Project and HVAC renovations at William Ramsay, as well as appointing a student representative to the Special Education Advisory Committee. The board also held a closed meeting to discuss student matters, investments, and contract negotiations.
- Approved GMP 1B High School Project contract
- Approved contract for HVAC renovations at William Ramsay
- Approved Superintendent contract addendum for outside work activities
- Appointed Katherine Radt as student representative to SEAC
- Approved minutes for January 6, 2022 meeting and March 14, 2022 retreat
Committee Meeting--Equity Policy Audit - 6:30 PM
The Equity Policy Audit Committee is meeting to review an equity policy audit presentation and discuss draft policy revisions. The committee will also review minutes from the February 16, 2022, meeting.
- Presentation: Equity Policy Audit Committee Meeting #3
- Review of draft policy revisions
- Approval of minutes from the February 16, 2022, meeting
Committee Meeting--Budget - 6:30 PM
The Budget Advisory Committee is meeting to review the agenda and previous meeting minutes from December 15, 2021. The committee will also examine a budget communication jurisdiction worksheet and potential school divisions.
- Review of December 15, 2021, meeting minutes
- Review of Budget Communication Jurisdiction Worksheet
- Examination of potential school divisions
Committee Meeting--Special Education - 7:00 PM
The Alexandria City Public Schools Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) is meeting to review its agenda, approve minutes from prior meetings, and receive informational attachments. The meeting is being held via Zoom due to the local state of emergency. Items include subcommittee agendas, minutes, and contact data from the Parent Resource Center.
- Agenda for March 16, 2022 SEAC meeting
- Agenda for SEAC Pandemic Recovery Subcommittee meeting
- Minutes from November 17, 2021 and January 19, 2022 SEAC meetings
- Parent Resource Center Contact Data, February 2022
- 3rd Annual Latinx Outreach Summit 2022 on May 14, 2022
Committee Meeting - CTE - 4:00 PM
The Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee is meeting to review its agenda and approve minutes from the January 11, 2022 meeting. The meeting is held virtually due to the local state of emergency, with public access via Zoom and live stream.
- Review of March 15, 2022 CTE Advisory Committee agenda
- Approval of minutes from January 11, 2022 meeting
School Board Retreat - 6:30 PM
The Alexandria City Public Schools School Board is holding a retreat to review internal documents. The agenda includes reviewing School Board Operating Procedures and Superintendent Evaluation Procedures.
- Review of School Board Operating Procedures
- Review of Superintendent Evaluation Procedures
Committee Meeting--Advanced Academic Services - 7:00 PM
The Advanced Academic Services committee is meeting to review the agenda for the Talented and Gifted Advisory Committee. The meeting also includes a review of the draft minutes from the February 7, 2022, meeting.
- Review of March 14, 2022, Talented and Gifted Advisory Committee agenda
- Review of February 7, 2022, Talented and Gifted Advisory Committee draft minutes
Board Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Alexandria City Public Schools Board met to approve the monthly financial report for January 2022 and review personnel actions. The meeting also included a presentation on COVID-19 mitigation strategies and school safety data.
- FY 2022 Monthly Financial Report ending January 3고, 2022
- Personnel actions from February 8 through March 2, 2022
- COVID-19 update on community transmission and masking guidance
- SY 21-22 School Safety Data Report for Q1 and Q2
- Approval of meeting minutes from February and March 2022
Committee Meeting--Athletic Hall of Fame - 6:30 PM
The Athletic Hall of Fame Advisory Committee is meeting in person to review its bylaws and approve minutes from the February 7, 2022 meeting. The agenda includes only routine administrative items—no major decisions or public hearings are listed.
- Review of AHOF Bylaws (approved Dec 20, 2018)
- Approval of minutes from February 7, 2022 meeting
Joint City Council/School Board Work Session - 7:00 PM
The Alexandria City Council and School Board are holding a joint work session to discuss the FY 2023 ACPS Combined-Funds Budget. The School Board already approved the budget on February 10, 2022, and this meeting is for discussion only. No public comments will be heard, and no votes are scheduled.
- Discussion of FY 2023 ACPS Combined-Funds Budget
- Discussion of FY 2023-2032 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budgets
- School Board approved FY 2023 budget on February 10, 2022
- Superintendent proposed budget on January 6, 2022
Committee Meeting--Special Education- 11:00 AM
The SEAC Equity and Inclusion Subcommittee is meeting to review the previous meeting's minutes and discuss equity definitions. The agenda also includes reviewing questions related to the ACPS Strategic Plan 2020-2025.
- Review of February 15, 2022, meeting minutes
- Discussion of equity definitions and glossaries
- Review of ACPS Strategic Plan 2020-2025 questions
Joint City Council/School Board Sub Committee Meeting - 5:00 PM
This meeting is a joint session between the Alexandria City Council and the School Board. The agenda consists of procedural items, including the review of the current meeting agenda and notes from the January 24, 2022, subcommittee meeting.
- Review of February 28, 2022, meeting agenda
- Review of meeting notes from the January 24, 2022, subcommittee meeting
- Review of the report schedule as of January 16, 2020
School Board Workshop--Equity Training - 7:00 PM
The Alexandria City School Board is holding a workshop focused on equity training. The agenda includes a discussion of the training agenda and a presentation, with no formal decisions expected.
- Discussion of the February 24, 2022 School Board Equity Training agenda
- Equity training presentation (6,549 KB PDF) attached
Special Called Board Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Alexandria City Public Schools Board held a special called meeting on February 24, 2022, to review COVID-19 mitigation strategies. The board voted unanimously to rescind the mask regulation, allowing parents to opt their students out of mask wearing starting March 1, per Senate Bill 739. The meeting also included public comments and procedural items.
- Board voted 9-0 to rescind regulation GBE-R/JCHH-R on mask use, effective March 1, 2022
- Parents may opt students out of mask wearing starting March 1, per SB 739
- COVID-19 mitigation update presented, including community transmission levels and prevention measures
- Public comments submitted by EClark, WClark, Dalton, Perry, Wenderlich
Committee Meeting--Equity Policy Audit - 6:30 PM
The Alexandria City Public Schools School Board's Equity Policy Audit Committee is meeting to review a presentation on the equity audit, discuss staff feedback on student placement policies, and consider the student placement policies themselves. The committee will also approve the agenda and minutes from the February 2, 2022 meeting. This is an information and discussion session, not a final decision-making meeting.
- Presentation: Equity Audit Policy Committee Meeting #2
- Staff Feedback on Student Placement Policies
- Student Placement Policies document (2,243 KB)
- Minutes from February 2, 2022 committee meeting
- Agenda for February 16, 2022 meeting
Committee Meeting--Special Education - 7:00 PM
The Alexandria City Public Schools Special Education Advisory Committee is meeting via Zoom due to the local state of emergency. The agenda includes approval of the meeting agenda and a presentation titled 'SPED 101' as an attachment. No votes or decisions are listed; the meeting appears informational.
- Agenda for February 16, 2022 Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting
- Presentation: SPED 101 (PDF attachment)
- Meeting held via Zoom due to COVID-19 state of emergency
Special Called Board Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Alexandria City Public Schools School Board held a special called meeting on February 10, 2022, and unanimously approved all agenda items. The board authorized a contract for HVAC renovations at Francis C. Hammond Middle School, approved a resolution to purchase 1703 N. Beauregard Street, and accepted the January 2022 personnel actions and facilities use reports. The board also convened a closed meeting to discuss real property acquisition and legal matters, and appointed members to an advisory support committee.
- Approved HVAC renovation contract for Francis C. Hammond Middle School
- Approved resolution to purchase 1703 N. Beauregard Street
- Approved Personnel Actions Report through February 7, 2022
- Approved Monthly Facilities Use Report for January 2022 (no funding collected)
- Appointed Elnoubi, Rief, and Simpson Baird to Ad Hoc School Board Advisory Support Committee
Work Session - 6:30 PM
The Alexandria City Public Schools School Board is holding a work session to discuss and consider member-submitted proposals to adjust the Superintendent's proposed FY 2023 Combined Funds Budget. This session focuses on reviewing 'Add/Delete' items that have received at least two co-sponsors.
- Review of FY 2023 Combined Funds Add/Delete proposals
- Consideration of co-sponsored budget adjustments
Committee Meeting--Athletic Hall of Fame - 6:00 PM
The Athletic Hall of Fame Advisory Committee met to review the agenda and previous meeting minutes. The committee also reviewed nominee screening forms for athletes, coaches, administrators, contributors, and teams.
- Review of January 5, 2022, meeting minutes
- Review of new nominations received
- Review of screening forms for athletes, coaches, administrators, contributors, and teams
Committee Meeting--Advanced Academic Services- 7:00 PM
The Talented and Gifted Advisory Committee met to review previous meeting minutes and discuss academic services. The agenda included presentations regarding AVID services for academic rigor and middle school services.
- Review of January 10, 2022, and December 13, 2021, meeting minutes
- Presentation on AVID continuation of services for academic rigor
- Presentation on Middle School Services
- Review of 2020-2021 TAG Indicators
Board Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Alexandria City School Board met on February 3, 2022, and approved the guaranteed maximum price for the first phase of the new high school project at $11,447,454. The board also approved minutes from prior meetings, allowed a member to participate electronically, and received updates on COVID-19 measures and recruitment. The meeting included a closed session to discuss a public contract.
- Approved GMP 1 for The New High School Project at $11,447,454
- Approved minutes for January 20, 2022 School Board Meeting and FY 2023 Combined Funds Work Session #2
- Approved electronic participation for Board Member Jacinta Greene
- Convened closed meeting to discuss a public contract award
- Received COVID-19 update on health and safety measures
Committee Meeting--Budget - 7:00 PM
This is a joint meeting of the Alexandria City Public Schools Budget Advisory Committee and the City's Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee, held via Zoom. The agenda contains only one item: approval of the meeting agenda itself, with an attached PDF. No substantive budget decisions or discussions are listed.
- Agenda approval for the joint meeting
- Meeting held via Zoom (Webinar ID: 918 8770 9048)
- Attachment: 220126_Agenda_BAC_BFAAC.pdf (58 KB)
Joint City Council/School Board Sub Committee Meeting - 5:00 PM
The Alexandria City Council/School Board Subcommittee is meeting electronically to review the agenda, notes from the October 25, 2021 meeting, and a draft Electronic Participation Policy. No public comment will be received. The meeting is held remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Draft Electronic Participation Policy
- Meeting notes from October 25, 2021 joint subcommittee meeting
- Agenda for January 24, 2022 meeting
Board Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Alexandria City Public Schools Board held a routine meeting, approving the agenda and consent calendar items. The most significant action was approving a resolution to apply for a VADEQ grant that would provide $3,000,000 for 10 new electric buses, increasing the fleet to 15. The board also accepted financial reports, approved personnel actions, and made two advisory committee appointments.
- Approved VADEQ Electric Bus Grant resolution for $3,000,000 to purchase 10 electric buses
- Accepted FY 2022 Monthly Financial Report for period ending December 31, 2021
- Approved FY 2022 Second Quarter Budget Transfer Report
- Approved Monthly Facilities Use Report for December 2021
- Appointed Andrew Corso to TAG Advisory Committee and Tiffany Pache to CTE Advisory Committee
Work Session - 7:00 PM
The Alexandria City Public Schools School Board is holding its second work session on the FY 2023 Combined-Funds Budget, focusing on a summary of non-personnel operating expenditures. The board will also hold a public hearing on the budget at this meeting. Final approval of the budget is scheduled for February 10, 2022.
- Public Hearing on the Combined-Funds Budget
- Summary of non-personnel operating expenditures
- FY 2023 Combined-Funds Budget proposed by Superintendent on January 6, 2022
- Budget approval scheduled for February 10, 2022
Committee Meeting--Special Education- 7:00 PM
The Alexandria City Public Schools Special Education Advisory Committee is meeting to review its agenda, including subcommittee meetings on literacy and transition, and to consider attachments such as meeting minutes, the scope of work, and a Parent Resource Center report. The meeting is being held virtually due to the local state of emergency.
- Agenda for the January 19, 2022 Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting
- Agenda for the Literacy Subcommittee Meeting
- Agenda for the Transition Subcommittee Meeting
- Minutes from the October 20, 2021 Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting
- Parent Resource Center Report for November/December 2021
Committee Meeting--Special Education - 12:30 PM
This is a meeting of the Special Education Advisory Committee's Inclusion & Equity Subcommittee. The agenda contains only the agenda item itself and an attachment, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed. Public access is via Zoom, live stream, or cable channel 71.
- Meeting of the SEAC Inclusion & Equity Subcommittee
- Agenda item: Agenda for the SEAC Inclusion & Equity Subcommittee Meeting
- Attachment: 220118_Agenda_SEAC_Inclusion_and_Equity_Subcom.pdf (93 KB)
Work Session - 6:45 PM
The Alexandria City Public Schools School Board is holding a work session to review the FY 2023 Combined-Funds Budget, which was proposed by the Superintendent on January 6, 2022. The session includes a high-level overview and a summary of proposed employee compensation changes. No votes are scheduled; the board is receiving information for discussion.
- FY 2023 Combined-Funds Budget overview
- Proposed employee compensation changes
- Superintendent's recommendation to review budget information
Special Called Board Meeting - 6:30 PM
This is a special called meeting of the Alexandria City Public Schools Board, consisting only of procedural items. The board adopted the agenda and approved a motion allowing one member to participate remotely via Zoom due to illness. The meeting then adjourned.
- Approved agenda for January 13, 2022 (7-0 vote)
- Approved remote participation for Board Member Abdel-Rahman Elnoubi via Zoom (7-0 vote)
- Meeting held at School Board Meeting Room, 1340 Braddock Place, Alexandria VA
Committee Meeting--CTE - 4:00 PM
The Alexandria City Public Schools Career and Technical Education (CTE) Advisory Committee is meeting to review its agenda for January 11, 2022, and to consider draft minutes from its November 9, 2021 meeting. Additional meeting materials are also attached for review. This is a routine administrative meeting with no substantive decisions listed on the agenda.
- Agenda for January 11, 2022 CTE Advisory Committee meeting
- Draft minutes from November 9, 2021 CTE Advisory Committee meeting
- Additional meeting materials (334 KB PDF)
School Board Retreat - 4:00 PM
The Alexandria City Public Schools School Board is holding a retreat to orient new members and review operating procedures. The agenda includes presentations on board orientation, operating procedures, and media training. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational.
- School Board Orientation 101 presentation
- School Board Operating Procedures document and presentation
- School Board Media Training presentation
Committee Meeting--Advanced Academic Services - 7:00 PM
The Talented and Gifted Advisory Committee is holding a virtual meeting to review its agenda and approve draft minutes from the December 13, 2021 meeting. The meeting is conducted via Zoom due to the continuity of government ordinance.
- Review of January 10, 2022 TAG Advisory Committee agenda
- Approval of draft minutes from December 13, 2021 meeting
Board Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Alexandria City School Board met virtually on January 6, 2022, to conduct routine business. The board approved the agenda, including adding a COVID-19 update, and unanimously approved consent items such as the November financial report, meeting minutes, and committee appointments. The meeting also included a closed session and public comments.
- Approved FY 2022 Monthly Financial Report ending November 30, 2021
- Appointed Christopher Harris, Tammy Ignacio, and Dr. Michelle Rief to Equity Policy Audit Committee
- Appointed Meagan Alderton, Willie F. Bailey Sr., and Tammy Ignacio to Superintendent Evaluation Criteria Development Committee
- Added COVID-19 Update to agenda as Old Business
- Held closed meeting and certification
Committee Meeting--Athletic Hall of Fame - 6:00 PM
The Alexandria City Public Schools Athletic Hall of Fame Advisory Committee is meeting via Zoom to review its agenda and draft minutes from the previous meeting. The agenda contains only routine items: approving the agenda and reviewing the draft minutes. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.
- Review of agenda for January 5, 2022 meeting
- Review of draft minutes from December 6, 2021 meeting
Organizational Board Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Alexandria City School Board held its annual organizational meeting to elect leadership and establish administrative roles. The board also adopted several procedural policies, including the Code of Ethics and financial delegation of authority.
- Meagan Alderton elected as School Board Chair
- Jacinta Greene elected as School Board Vice Chair
- Dr. Terri Mozingo appointed as designee to the Division Superintendent
- Susan Neilson appointed as Clerk of the Board and Shanel Hill as Deputy Clerk
- Adoption of Code of Ethics, Standards of Conduct, and Rules of Order and By-laws