Arlington Public Schools public meetings in 2020

School Board Meeting- 7:00 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington Public Schools Board will approve consent items including past meeting minutes and personnel actions. The board will also vote on a budget increase and contractor change orders for the New Elementary School at Reed project, and consider extending a temporary waiver for student residency distance policies. The meeting will cover superintendent updates on winter break services, school naming processes, and elementary boundary reviews.

• Approve $198,288 change order to VMDO Architects and $858,967 change order to Gilbane for the New Elementary School at Reed project
• Increase total project funding for the Reed school from $55,000,000 to $56,544,251
• Extend temporary waiver for student residency distance requirements under Policy J-5.30
• Approve personnel actions including appointments, salary changes, resignations, and retirements across multiple staff scales
• Review superintendent updates on elementary boundaries, school naming processes, and SRO work group progress

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - 1:30 PM

The School Board Policy Subcommittee will meet virtually to discuss an overview of upcoming policy action schedules, a status update on advisory committee feedback processes, and board feedback on existing policies. The agenda includes review of Policy F-7 Real Property, an update on MOUs and administrative office space with three current nonprofits, and consideration of outdated policies L-3 Charter Schools, B-3.4.34 School Health Advisory Board, and K-3 Program Changes. No public comments will be accepted.

• Review of Policy F-7 Real Property with deletion inline
• Update on MOUs and administrative office space with three nonprofits
• Review of outdated Policy L-3 Charter Schools
• Review of outdated Policy B-3.4.34 School Health Advisory Board
• Review of outdated Policy K-3 Program Changes

School Board Committee of the Whole Meeting - 6:30 PM

The Arlington School Board is holding a virtual Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss the Middle School and High School Program of Studies. A presentation on the topic has been prepared. No public comments will be accepted. The board is not expected to take votes at this work session.

• Discussion of Middle School and High School Program of Studies
• Presentation slides (updated 12-10-2020) attached to agenda
• Meeting conducted via Microsoft Teams due to pandemic
• No public comment period for this Committee of the Whole

Closed Meeting - 5:15 PM

The School Board voted to convene a closed meeting under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(1) to discuss personnel matters including appointments, salary changes, resignations, retirements, and reclassification requests. The board later reconvened in open session, certified that only exempt matters were discussed, and adjourned.

• 7 appointments considered
• 6 changes in position/salary considered
• 5 resignations considered
• 7 retirements considered
• 3 reclassification requests considered

School Board Committee of the Whole Meeting - 6 PM

The Arlington Public Schools School Board will hold a virtual Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) framework. No public comments will be accepted. The meeting includes a single agenda item focused on the CIP framework, with accompanying materials provided in a PDF.

• Discussion on Capital Improvement Plan framework for Arlington Public Schools
• Meeting conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams due to the pandemic
• No public comments accepted during the Committee of the Whole meeting

School Board Meeting- 7:00 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board will consider consent items including approval of minutes, personnel actions, a minor construction/maintenance update, a 25-year playground license agreement for Long Branch Elementary, and appointments to committees. Notably, the board will act on a calendar revision to close schools on Inauguration Day, January 20, 2021.

• 2021 Calendar Revision: emergency closing for Inauguration Day (Jan 20, 2021)
• Long Branch Elementary Playground License Agreement (25-year term with renewal options)
• Personnel actions: 1 resignation, 1 appointment (T-scale), 2 appointments, 1 change, 2 resignations, 1 retirement (A-scale), and Support Services changes
• Appointments to Aquatics Committee: Jennifer Connor as Chair, Kristi Sawert as Vice Chair, and four members
• Minor Construction/Major Maintenance Brief update (approval of briefing report)

PUBLIC HEARING - Fall 2020 Elementary Boundary Proposal - 7:30 PM

The Arlington Public Schools Board will hold a virtual public hearing at 7:30 PM on Dec 1, 2020 to consider the Fall 2020 elementary boundary proposal. The hearing will be livestreamed on the Board’s website and broadcast on Comcast Cable Channel 70 and Verizon FIOS Channel 41. A citizen‑comment period will follow, with each speaker limited to two minutes.

• Virtual public hearing on Fall 2020 elementary boundary proposal (7:30 PM, Dec 1, 2020)
• Livestream on School Board web page; broadcast on Comcast Channel 70 and Verizon FIOS Channel 41
• Citizen comment period – speakers limited to 2 minutes each
• Presentation PDF attached: 120120 Public Hearing Elementary Boundaries (1,563 KB)

Work Session on Special Education - 5:15 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board will convene a virtual work session on special education, open to the public but without public comments. The session includes a presentation on special education topics, but no votes or formal decisions are scheduled.

• Virtual work session on special education using Microsoft Teams
• Presentation titled 'Special Education Work Session Presentation.pdf' (2,672 KB) to be discussed

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - 2 PM

The School Board Policy Subcommittee meets virtually to discuss and provide feedback on several policies, including G-1.2 Staff Electronic Technologies Acceptable Use and F-7 Real Property. They will also discuss the process for advisory committee feedback and updates on MOUs with three nonprofits for administrative office space. No votes are taken; this is a discussion and feedback session.

• Review of G-1.2 Staff Electronic Technologies Acceptable Use policy
• Review of F-7 Real Property policy
• Discussion on process for advisory committee feedback
• Update on MOUs with three current nonprofits for administrative office space
• Overview of upcoming policy schedule

Closed Meeting - 5:15 PM

The School Board convened in a closed meeting to discuss and act on 3 appointments, 3 changes in position/salary, 4 resignations, and 1 retirement, as permitted by Virginia law. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session and later certified that only exempt matters were discussed.

• Motion to convene closed meeting for 3 appointments, 3 position/salary changes, 4 resignations, 1 retirement
• Certification that closed meeting complied with Virginia's open meeting exemptions
• Unanimous vote by all five board members present

School Board Meeting- 7:00 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington Public Schools Board approved a consent agenda covering meeting minutes, personnel actions, a CTAE briefing, an MOU for student internet access, and a special‑education advisory appointment. The Board also received updates on the 2020‑21 school year return plans and presented information on the Barcroft calendar, 2022 school calendar options, the 2021 legislative package, and a revised Long Branch Elementary playground agreement.

• Adopted consent agenda items: June, October, and November closed‑meeting minutes; multiple personnel appointments, changes, retirements, and resignations; CTAE Arlington Tech and Internships brief; MOU with Arlington County Board for student internet access; appointment of Eli Berg to the Special Education Advisory Committee.
• Presented proposed 2022 school calendar options (Option 1 and Option 2).
• Reviewed Memorandum of Understanding with Arlington County Board for Student Internet Access.
• Provided update on 2020‑21 school year plans for returning to school.
• Discussed revised Long Branch Elementary School Playground License Agreement.

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - 2 PM

The School Board Policy Subcommittee will meet virtually to review upcoming policy schedules and feedback processes. They will discuss existing policy M-15 (Swimming Pools) and revised policy M-8 (Internet). No public comments are accepted.

• Overview of upcoming Info/Action schedule for policies
• Process for advisory committees sending feedback
• Board feedback on existing policy M-15 (Swimming Pools)
• Board feedback on revised policy M-8 (Internet)

Closed Meeting - 8:00 PM

The School Board held a closed meeting to discuss the performance of a public school employee, as permitted by Virginia law. The board voted unanimously to convene in closed session and later certified that only lawful matters were discussed. The meeting was conducted virtually due to COVID-19. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Motion to convene in closed meeting to discuss performance of a public school employee under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(1)

Work Session on Elementary Boundaries, 6:00 PM (Open to the Public)

This is a virtual work session where the Arlington School Board will discuss elementary school boundaries. The board will review a presentation and data table, but no public comments are accepted. No formal decisions will be made at this session.

• Review of Fall Elementary School Boundary Process presentation (1,193 KB)
• Review of Elementary Boundary Data Table (140 KB)

Work Session on the Budget Status and CIP Framework - 6:30 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board will hold a virtual work session on the budget status and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) framework. The meeting is open to the public but no comments will be accepted. The Board will receive a budget update and provide direction for the CIP framework.

• Budget status update presented by staff
• School Board direction on the CIP framework
• Virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams due to pandemic
• No public comment accepted at work session
• Presentation updated Nov 10, 2020 at 4 PM

Closed Meeting - 5:15 PM

The Arlington School Board convened a closed meeting to discuss and act on personnel matters including appointments, salary changes, resignations, and retirements, as permitted by Virginia law. The board then reconvened in open session to certify the closed meeting. No other business was conducted at this meeting.

• Closed meeting to consider 9 appointments, 5 changes in position/salary, 1 declined offer, 6 resignations, and 3 retirements
• Motion made by Monique O'Grady and seconded by Tannia Talento to convene closed meeting under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(1)
• Board unanimously approved the motion to convene closed meeting
• Board reconvened and certified that only lawful exempt matters were discussed
• Meeting adjourned after certification

Closed Meeting - 4 PM

The Arlington School Board convened in a closed meeting to consider Support Staff Grievance SY21-01, a personnel matter exempt from open meeting requirements under Virginia law. The Board voted to affirm the Step 3 decision on the grievance. The meeting was conducted virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Convened closed meeting to discuss Support Staff Grievance SY21-01
• Motion to affirm Step 3 decision on grievance carried 4-0 (one member not present)
• Board certified that only lawful matters were discussed in closed session

School Board Meeting- 7:00 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board will meet virtually at 7 PM on Nov 5, 2020, to consider a consent agenda. Items include approval of prior meeting minutes, personnel actions, library and health education briefs, and revisions to policies on volunteers, communications, and school health. The board will also hear public comment.

• Revisions to Policy K-14.30 Volunteers and deletion of Policy K-14.31 Volunteer Program
• Proposed revisions to Policy I-7.2.3.30 Communications
• Proposed revisions to Policy J-8.3.1 School Health
• Approval of minutes from six prior meetings (June–October 2020)
• Personnel actions: appointments, resignations, retirements

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - 2 PM

The School Board Policy Subcommittee will hold a virtual meeting to discuss several policies. Items include proposed changes to policies on use of school equipment and real property, a policy for memoranda of understanding for non-profit use of space, and the need for an emergency declaration policy. The subcommittee will also discuss the process for advisory committee feedback. No public comments will be accepted.

• Overview of upcoming policy schedule and board feedback on policies from 10/16 letter
• Policy E-4.3.30 – Use of School Equipment
• Policy F-7 – Real Property
• Policy for MOUs on space for non-profits
• Need for an Emergency Declaration Policy

Work Session on Elementary Boundaries- 6:30 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board is holding a virtual work session to discuss elementary school boundary adjustments. No public comments are accepted, and the meeting is streamed live. A PDF outlining the boundary process is attached to the agenda.

• Discussion of elementary school boundary process (agenda attachment)

Closed Meeting - 5:15 PM

This agenda is purely procedural: the School Board will convene in a closed meeting for matters permitted by law, then reconvene in open session to certify the closed meeting, followed by adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Convene in closed meeting (no specific topics disclosed)
• Reconvene in open meeting to certify the closed meeting

Work Session on the Instructional Program Pathways - 6 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington Public Schools Board will hold a virtual work session to review the Instructional Program Pathways. No public comments will be taken, but the session is open to view online. A presentation titled “IPP Work Session Presentation 10-27-2020.pdf” (723 KB) will be shown.

• Presentation: IPP Work Session Presentation 10-27-2020.pdf (723 KB)

School Board Meeting 7:00 PM (Open to the Public)

The School Board will act on the final design and construction contract for the Education Center Reuse project, which will create 500-600 new high school seats by September 2022. The consent agenda includes personnel actions, an aquatics committee reappointment, and a CARES Act ESSER grant for summer school and education technology. The Board will also adopt the Internal Audit Plan and receive an update on the 2020-21 school year.

• Education Center Reuse final design and $27,886,537 construction contract to MCN Build
• CARES Act ESSER grant for summer school and educational technology
• Internal Audit Plan for 2020-2021 school year
• Personnel actions including multiple appointments, resignations, and retirements
• Reappointment of Kristi Sawert to Aquatics Committee

Joint School Board/County Board Work Session on Budget - 5 PM

The Arlington School Board and County Board will hold a joint virtual work session to discuss the FY2021 budgets for both Arlington Public Schools and Arlington County Government. Presentations will include an update on internet access. No public comments are accepted, and no votes are scheduled.

• Fiscal Year 2021 Arlington Public Schools Budget Update by Superintendent Durán
• Fiscal Year 2021 Arlington County Government Budget Update by County Manager Schwartz
• Internet access update by County Manager Schwartz and Superintendent Durán
• Virtual meeting due to COVID-19 pandemic

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - 2 PM

The Arlington Public Schools Policy Subcommittee will meet virtually to discuss and provide feedback on several policies. The agenda includes a quarterly review of the policy schedule with proposed revisions, amendments to policies on student safety (bullying/harassment prevention) and instructional delivery options, and feedback on revised policies for accreditation and communications. The subcommittee will also consider an amendment to the strategic plan development timeline and discuss a policy for memoranda of understanding on space for non-profits.

• Amendment to postpone J-6.8.1 Student Safety – Bullying/Harassment Prevention policy revision
• Amendment to postpone I-7.2.8 Instructional Delivery Options to April 2021
• Amendment to postpone A-6.30 Development and Assessment of Strategic Plan to August 2021
• Board feedback on revised policies L-9 Accreditation of Schools and I-7.2.3.30 Communications
• Discussion of policy for MOUs on space for non-profits

Closed Meeting - 5:15 PM

This is a procedural closed meeting of the Arlington School Board, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed on the agenda. The board will convene, enter closed session, reconvene to certify the closed meeting, and adjourn.

• Convene in closed meeting under state law
• Certification of closed meeting upon reconvening
• Meeting held virtually due to COVID-19 pandemic

Committee of the Whole - 6:30 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington Public Schools Board will convene as a Committee of the Whole to review meeting materials. The only substantive item is a presentation on the IPP (Instructional Program Plan) that is attached. No public comments are accepted, and no decisions or votes are scheduled.

• IPP (Instructional Program Plan) presentation attached as PDF (4,719 KB)

Committee of the Whole on Equity - 6:00 PM

This is a procedural Committee of the Whole meeting on equity. The agenda includes only a call to order, review of meeting materials (two PDFs), and adjournment. No specific decisions or discussions are listed in the agenda text.

School Board Meeting and Closed Meeting 7:00 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board will vote on a $2.6 million transfer from capital reserve for a refresh and kitchen renovation at ATS, Key, and McKinley schools, with a total project funding of $10.25 million. The Board also will adopt the charge for a work group on School Resource Officers. Other actions include approval of personnel actions, grant acceptances, and a closed meeting to discuss a staff grievance. The superintendent will update on the 2020-21 school year.

• Approve $2.6 million transfer from Capital Reserve for ATS, Key, McKinley refresh and kitchen renovation; total $10.25 million; architect fee $757,230 for VMDO Architects
• Adopt charge for Arlington Public Schools and School Resource Officers Work Group
• Approve ISAEP Grant-GED and Race to GED grants
• Approve personnel actions including appointments, resignations, and changes in position/salary
• Superintendent update on 2020-21 school year

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - CANCELLED

This meeting of the Arlington Public Schools Policy Subcommittee was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place.

Closed Meeting - 5:15 PM

The Arlington School Board convened in a closed meeting on October 1, 2020, to discuss personnel matters permitted by Virginia law. The Board considered 6 appointments, 1 change in position/salary, 3 resignations, and 1 retirement. The meeting was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After the closed session, the Board reconvened in open meeting to certify that only lawful matters were discussed.

• Approved motion to convene closed meeting for 6 appointments, 1 salary/position change, 3 resignations, 1 retirement
• Certified that closed meeting complied with Virginia open meeting laws
• Meeting held virtually via Microsoft Teams due to COVID-19
• All members present for initial vote; one member absent for certification vote

School Board Meeting 7:00 PM (Virtual Meeting)

The Arlington Public Schools Board adopted a consent agenda that includes approval of minutes, personnel actions, and several grant programs. It voted to transfer $8 million of bond funds and $3 million of capital reserve funds to the New Elementary School at Reed project. The Board also approved a license agreement for school‑bus parking at the Trades Center West Lot and adopted guidelines for public comment. All items were approved by a motion moved by Tannia Talento and seconded by Nancy Van Doren.

• Transfer $8 million of bond funds and $3 million of capital reserve funds to the Reed elementary school project
• License Agreement allowing APS to use 32,769 sq ft of the Trades Center West Lot for bus parking (90 vehicle spaces, 5‑year term)
• Personnel actions covering appointments, resignations, terminations across P‑, T‑, A‑, and Support Services scales
• Grant approval for Project Headphones FY21 to purchase headphones for at‑risk students
• Grant approval for Hydroponic Garden at Fleet Elementary School to create classroom hydroponic labs

Closed Meeting - 5:15 PM

The School Board will convene a closed meeting to consider Student Appeal SY21-11, as authorized by Virginia Code. The meeting is conducted virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The board will then reconvene in open meeting to certify the closed session and adjourn.

• Closed meeting to consider Student Appeal SY21-11 under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(1)
• Reconvene in open meeting for certification of closed meeting
• Adjournment

Committee of the Whole Meeting - 6 PM

The School Board will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss boundaries planning for elementary schools. Staff will present draft maps, capacity data, enrollment projections, and demographic summaries. The Board will ask questions and outline next steps; no public comments will be accepted.

• Review of Draft Map A for elementary school boundaries
• Discussion of draft capacity table and school utilization rates
• Enrollment projections and pupil summary data
• Demographic summary of affected student populations
• Letter memo providing additional context for boundary planning

Closed Meeting - 5:15 PM

The Arlington School Board convened a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters legally exempt from open meeting requirements. The board considered 25 appointments, 9 changes in position/salary, 17 resignations, 4 retirements, and 2 terminations. After the closed session, the board certified that only lawful exempt matters were discussed and adjourned.

• Approved motion to convene closed meeting under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(1) for personnel actions
• Considered 25 appointments, 9 changes in position/salary, 17 resignations, 4 retirements, and 2 terminations
• Certified that closed meeting discussion complied with state open-meeting exemptions

School Board Meeting 7:00 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board will act on a revised 2020-2021 calendar that eliminates early release Wednesdays, moving professional learning time to Mondays. Consent items include adoption of a new policy on school start times, approval of personnel actions, acceptance of a $6,100 security equipment grant for Taylor Elementary, and an appointment to the Budget Advisory Council. The board will also receive a monitoring update on the 2020-2021 school year.

• Revised 2020-2021 school calendar eliminating early release Wednesdays
• Adoption of Policy E-5.1.2 School Start Times
• Personnel actions: 45 T-scale appointments, 3 P-scale appointments, retirements, resignations
• Acceptance of $6,100 state security equipment grant for Taylor Elementary (requires 25% local match)
• Appointment to fill a vacancy on the Budget Advisory Council

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - Noon

The School Board Policy Subcommittee will meet virtually to discuss upcoming policy schedules, provide initial feedback on telecommunications facilities on school property and internet use policies, and consider a new meeting time. No public comments will be accepted. The meeting is procedural and focuses on policy review rather than final decisions.

• Initial feedback on Policy E-4.3.31 Telecommunications Facilities on School Property
• Initial feedback on Policy M-8 Internet
• Overview of upcoming Info/Action schedule for policies
• Consideration of new meeting time for the subcommittee
• Discussion of public comment process improvements

Closed Meeting - 5:15 PM

The Arlington School Board is convening a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters, including 55 appointments, 21 changes in position or salary, 5 resignations, and 2 retirements. The meeting is held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The board will reconvene in open session to certify the closed meeting.

• 55 appointments to be considered
• 21 changes in position/salary
• 5 resignations and 2 retirements
• Closed meeting authorized under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(1)

Work Session on Arlington Public Schools and School Resource Officers - 6:30 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington Public Schools Board will meet virtually for a work session on September 3, 2020. The session is open to the public but does not allow public comments. A presentation on the APS proposal for school resource officers will be shown and discussed. No formal decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Presentation: "Arlington Public Schools and School Resource Officers Work Session" (PDF, 4,562 KB)
• Discussion of the APS proposal for school resource officers

Work Session- Planning 6:00 PM (Open to the Public)

The Board will convene virtually to review and discuss the draft 2020-21 School Board Action Plan, including potential adjustments. They will also preview operational planning initiatives and their timelines. No formal votes or public comments are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Review of draft 2020-21 School Board Action Plan
• Discussion of potential adjustments to the Action Plan
• Preview of operational planning initiatives and objectives

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - Noon

The Arlington School Board Policy Subcommittee will meet virtually to discuss internal policy review processes and provide initial feedback on several policies, including student safety (bullying-harassment prevention), accreditation of schools, and capital program implementation. The meeting is open to the public but no comments will be accepted.

• Initial feedback on restarting review of Policy J-6.8.1 Student Safety – Bullying-Harassment Prevention
• Initial feedback on Policy L-9 Accreditation of Schools
• Feedback on Policy F-1 Capital Improvement Plan and Policy F-5.7 Capital Program Implementation
• Fine tuning of internal policy review processes
• All materials available online in PDF attachments

School Board Meeting- 6:00 PM (Open to the Public)

The School Board voted to adopt a new Equity Policy (A-30) and approved a consent agenda including personnel actions and a grant for a summer reading program. They also received updates on return-to-school plans and academic progress, and discussed a proposed new policy on school start times.

• Adopted School Board Policy A-30 Equity
• Approved personnel actions including 134 T-scale appointments and 18 resignations
• Approved a grant for the Summer Reading Adventures Program at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School
• Heard a Return to School Status Update amid the COVID-19 pandemic
• Discussed proposed new Policy E-5.1.2 on School Start Times

Work Session on The Heights/CIP Planning - 6:00 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board is holding a virtual work session to discuss The Heights project and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) planning. The meeting is open to the public but does not include a public comment period. No decisions or votes are scheduled; only a presentation is listed on the agenda.

• Work session on The Heights project
• Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) planning discussion
• Presentation attached (9,474 KB PDF)

Closed Meeting - 4:45 PM

The School Board is meeting in a closed session, authorized by Virginia law, to discuss student admissions matters involving two students and to consider numerous personnel appointments, including Director of Facilities and Operations, Supervisor of Special Education, and assistant principals. The agenda includes a motion to convene the closed meeting and a certification of the closed session, both of which passed unanimously.

• Discussion of admissions and other matters concerning two students
• Appointment of Director of Facilities and Operations
• Appointment of Supervisor of Special Education
• Appointment of Supervisor of Arlington Tiered System of Supports
• 144 appointments, 17 changes in position/salary, 19 resignations, and 1 retirement

Work Session on Return to School Planning 6:30 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board held a virtual work session focused on return-to-school planning during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Board also voted on two student appeals (SY21-01 and SY21-06), granting both by a 4–1 vote. No public comments were accepted; the meeting was live-streamed.

• Board granted Student Appeal SY21-01 (motion by O'Grady, second by Van Doren; vote 4-1, Goldstein opposed)
• Board granted Student Appeal SY21-06 (motion by O'Grady, second by Van Doren; vote 5-0)
• Work session presentation on Return to School Planning (revised PDF provided)

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - 12:00 PM

This is a policy subcommittee meeting of Arlington Public Schools reviewing draft policies. The main items are an equity policy draft and a records management policy. No votes or decisions are listed; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Equity Policy Draft (dated 8/6/2020) with track changes and clean version
• J-15.32 Records Management numbered policy
• PRT Policy Schedule

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - Noon

The Arlington Public Schools Policy Subcommittee will meet virtually to review upcoming policy information and action schedules. The committee will post the final policy review schedule on the website, update the Engage page with advisory committee and public feedback, and consider initial School Board feedback on J-15.32 Records Management. The meeting will also provide a status update on the Equity Policy.

• Overview of upcoming Info/Action schedule for policies
• Final Policy Review Schedule – posted on website
• Engage page updates and refining process with advisory committee and public feedback
• Initial School Board feedback on J-15.32 Records Management
• Equity Policy status

School Board Meeting 7:00 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board will meet virtually to consider several consent items, including a lease agreement allowing Arlington County to use part of the Career Center for library services and community programs, a right-of-way dedication at Swanson Middle School, and a license agreement for relocatable classrooms at Fillmore Park. The board will also approve personnel actions and committee assignments.

• Career Center/Columbia Pike Lease Agreement allowing county use of ground floor for library services and community programs
• Swanson Middle School right-of-way dedication granting Arlington County a permanent easement for sidewalk, utilities, and drainage on 161 square feet
• Long Branch APS/DPR Relocatable License Agreement to install relocatable classrooms on Fillmore Park property
• Personnel actions including 8 appointments, 8 changes in position/salary, and 6 resignations across pay scales
• Approval of seven sets of meeting minutes from April to July 2020

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - Noon

The Policy Subcommittee will meet virtually to discuss the upcoming policy review schedule, equity policy, facility policies, and follow-up on kinship care forms. This is a working meeting focused on discussion and planning, with no votes or decisions scheduled.

• Finalize draft 2020-21 Policy Review Schedule/Calendar
• Initial School Board feedback on Facility Policies and PIPs
• Equity Policy Discussion including process for stakeholder feedback
• Overview of upcoming Info/Action schedule for policies
• Follow-up on Kinship Care Forms from Admissions Policy adoption

Committee of the Whole and Closed Meeting - 4:30 PM

The Arlington Public Schools Committee of the Whole met virtually on July 23, 2020 and reviewed a set of study and job‑description documents. The board then moved to a closed session to consider the appointment of an Assistant Principal at Arlington Community High School, eight other appointments, seven changes in position or salary, and six resignations, as authorized by Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(1). The closed session was later certified as complying with Virginia open‑meeting law. The meeting adjourned after these actions.

• Closed‑session motion to approve 8 appointments, 7 position/salary changes, and 6 resignations, including an Assistant Principal at Arlington Community High School
• Review of 2017 Compensation Study and related classification study documents
• Review of multiple job description files for positions such as Facilities Manager II, Financial Analyst, Senior Project Manager Design Construction, and others
• Certification that only lawfully exempt public business was discussed in the closed session

School Board Retreat 9 AM - 12:30 PM

This is a retreat, not a regular business meeting. The School Board and Superintendent will discuss a draft action plan and follow up on the equity policy. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of Draft School Board Action Plan
• Equity Policy Follow-up (Equity Policy Draft 7_17_2020.clean.pdf attached)
• Retreat held at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd.

School Board Meeting - 7 PM

The Arlington School Board will meet virtually to discuss and vote on consent agenda items including policy revisions for the planetarium (M-10) and media relations (K-2.3.30), as well as personnel actions and a health advisory board brief. The meeting also includes superintendent updates on COVID-19 grab-and-go meals, online summer learning, and an equity policy update. Public comment will be heard for agenda and non-agenda items.

• Revision of School Board Policy M-10 Planetarium
• Proposed School Board Policy K-2.3.30 Media Relations
• K-6 Distribution of Non-school Materials policy update
• Personnel actions including 5 teacher appointments and 17 resignations
• School Health Advisory Board Brief 2020

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - Noon

The School Board Policy Subcommittee held a virtual meeting that included only a call to order and adjournment. The sole agenda item referenced 'Policy Subcommittee Meeting Materials' with no specific policies or decisions identified for discussion. This meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive business conducted.

Closed Meeting - 5:15 PM

This is a purely procedural closed meeting of the Arlington Public Schools School Board. The only actions are to convene in closed session, later reconvene in open meeting, certify the closed meeting, and adjourn. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Motion to convene in closed meeting (no details provided)
• Certification of closed meeting upon reconvening

Organizational Meeting and Board Meeting - 9 AM

The Arlington School Board conducted its annual organizational meeting, electing Monique O'Grady as Chair and Barbara Kanninen as Vice Chair for the 2020-2021 school year. The Board adopted a code of conduct, appointed Melanie Elliott as Clerk and Claudia Mercado as Deputy Clerk, and approved a schedule of meetings and pay dates. Existing policies, confidentiality guidelines, speaker guidelines, and liaison assignments were also adopted.

• Elected Monique O’Grady as Chair and Barbara Kanninen as Vice Chair for 2020-2021
• Appointed Melanie Elliott as Clerk and Claudia Mercado as Deputy Clerk of the Board
• Adopted School Board Code of Conduct
• Approved schedule of Board meetings and pay dates for 2020-2021 school year
• Appointed Barbara Kanninen as chair of the Audit Committee

Joint School Board/Executive Leadership Team Retreat- Noon - 5 PM

This is a procedural meeting: the Arlington Public Schools School Board and Executive Leadership Team are convening for a virtual retreat. No public comments are accepted. The agenda includes only a call to order, review of meeting materials, and adjournment, with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

• No specific agenda items beyond call to order, materials review, and adjournment

Closed Meeting - 5:00 PM

This is a procedural agenda for a closed meeting of the Arlington Public Schools School Board. The board will convene in closed session, later reconvene in open meeting to certify the closed session, and then adjourn. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

School Board Meeting- 7:00 PM (Open to the Public)

The School Board approved a closed meeting to consider personnel appointments including the principal of Washington-Liberty High School and a new elementary at the Key site, among others. In the open regular meeting, the Board approved consent items including revisions to policies on admissions and student transfers, appointments to advisory groups, and a letter of agreement for the David M. Brown Planetarium. The Board also recognized students for achievements in JROTC, Latin, athletics, and arts.

• Closed meeting approved appointments: Principal (Washington-Liberty High School), Principal (New elementary at Key site), Director of Athletics (Wakefield), Director of Counseling (Williamsburg Middle), Chief of Staff
• Revisions approved to SBP 5.3.30 Admissions and J-5.3.31 Options and Transfers
• Appointments to Advisory Council on School Facilities and Capital Programs, Budget Advisory Council, and others (names: David Goodman, Heather Carkuff Joson, Cecilia Ciepiela-Kaelin, Cynthia Hilton, etc.)
• Planetarium letter of agreement reaffirmed with Friends of the David M. Brown Planetarium for 2020-21 school year
• Personnel Actions item removed from consent agenda

Virtual Closed Meeting - 6:30 PM

The Arlington Public Schools Board will hold a virtual closed meeting at 6:30 PM on June 23, 2020. Board members will vote to convene the meeting in closed session, certify the closed meeting, and review the agenda and materials. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Vote to convene a closed meeting
• Certification of the closed meeting
• Review of meeting agenda and materials
• Adjournment

Joint School Board/County Board Work Session - 5 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board and County Board are holding a joint virtual work session to discuss the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The meeting is open to the public but no comments are accepted. No votes are scheduled; it is a discussion-only session.

• Discussion of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Arlington Public Schools

Closed Meeting - 5:00 PM

The School Board will convene in a virtual closed meeting at 5:00 PM for matters permitted by law, then reconvene in open meeting to certify the closed session and discuss new business. No specific substantive items are listed on the agenda, making the meeting entirely procedural.

• Closed meeting convened for legal matters
• Certification of closed meeting in open session
• New business discussion (no details provided)

Policy subcommittee Meeting - 2 PM

The School Board Policy Subcommittee will discuss the operational status of the Policy Engage page, review the preliminary policy revision calendar for the 2020-21 school year, and consider a proposed plan to revise School Board Policy K-14.31 (Volunteer Programs) and delete Policy K-14.30 (Volunteers). They will also discuss the need for a policy expert and the future of the subcommittee.

• Review and discussion of operational Policy Engage page
• Review of preliminary policy revision calendar for SY20-21
• Discussion on future of School Board Policy Subcommittee
• Discussion on need for a policy expert
• Proposed plan to revise Policy K-14.31 (Volunteer Programs) and delete Policy K-14.30 (Volunteers)

CIP Work Session #4- 5:30 PM

The Arlington School Board approved the Wakefield High School Geothermal System Purging and Flushing Project at an estimated cost of $850,000. The vote was carried unanimously by the five board members present. This was the only action item on the agenda for the CIP Work Session #4, held virtually with no public comments accepted.

• Approval of Wakefield High School Geothermal System Purging and Flushing Project ($850,000)
• Motion by Barbara J Kanninen, seconded by Monique O'Grady
• Board vote: Yes - Nancy Van Doren, Reid S Goldstein, Barbara J Kanninen, Tannia Talento, Monique O'Grady

Closed Meeting - 8:00 PM

The Arlington School Board convened a closed meeting to consider a staff grievance (SY 20-03) under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(1). After reconvening, the board voted to find the issues grievable and remanded the matter to step 4 of the grievance process. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no other public business discussed.

• Motion to convene closed meeting to consider staff grievance SY 20-03
• Board voted to determine grievance as grievable and remand to step 4
• Certification of closed meeting compliance with Virginia law

Committee of the Whole Meeting - 8 AM

The Arlington Public Schools Committee of the Whole will meet virtually to review the Governor's guidance for reopening schools and discuss plans for summer school 2020. The board will consider and seek consensus on a final plan for summer 2020, with next steps for ongoing planning.

• Overview of the Governor's Guidance for Reopening of School
• Overview of plans for Summer School 2020
• Board consensus and guidance on the final Summer 2020 plan
• Next steps for continuing the conversation and planning

Closed Meeting - 5:00 PM

This is a procedural closed meeting of the Arlington Public Schools School Board with no substantive public business. The board will convene in closed session, later reconvene to certify the closed meeting, and adjourn.

Closed Meeting - 5:30 PM

The School Board convened in a virtual closed meeting to discuss employee personnel matters, including a staff grievance (SY 20-03), as permitted by Virginia law. After reconvening in open session, the board voted 4-1 to reassign the Assistant Principal at Arlington Community High School to a teaching position. The meeting concluded with a certification that only lawful matters were discussed.

• Board convened closed meeting under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(1) to discuss employee assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion, salary, disciplining, or resignation, and to consider Staff grievance SY 20-03.
• Motion carried (4-1) to reassign the Assistant Principal at Arlington Community High School to a teaching position; Reid S Goldstein voted no.
• Board certified that only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements were discussed.

School Board Meeting- 7:00 PM (Open to the Public)

The School Board will act on awarding a contract for the Jefferson Middle School gymnasium roof replacement, receive a monitoring update on return-to-school plans amid COVID-19, and review the FY 2020 third-quarter fiscal report. Consent items include an amendment to policy I-11.6.1 on locally awarded verified credits and approval of ESEA program applications. Personnel actions include resignations and retirements across employee scales.

• Action item: Award contract for Jefferson Middle School gymnasium roof replacement (over 30-year-old roof, structural truss augmentation)
• Monitoring update: Return-to-school status plans from Superintendent Dr. Durán
• FY 2020 3rd Quarter Fiscal Monitoring Report (bond report, major construction, CIP memo)
• Amendment of School Board Policy I-11.6.1 on Locally Awarded Verified Credits
• ESEA Title I, II, III, IV program applications approval

CIP Work Session #3- 5:30 PM

The Arlington Public Schools Board will meet virtually on June 2, 2020 for a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Work Session. The meeting is open for public viewing only; comments are not accepted. The session will review the attached CIP Work Session 3 materials.

Closed Meeting - 7 PM

The School Board will convene in a virtual closed meeting at 7 PM, then reconvene in open session to certify the closed meeting, followed by adjournment. No substantive public decisions or discussions are listed on this agenda.

• Motion to convene in closed meeting under permitted legal exceptions
• Certification of closed meeting upon reconvening in open session

CIP Work Session #2 - 5 PM

The Board will convene virtually for a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for FY2021 and future years. Key agenda items include the Arlington Career Center Expansion Project Concept Design and the Interim Superintendent's FY2021 CIP proposals. The meeting is open for viewing but no public comments are accepted.

• Interim Superintendent's FY2021 CIP and Future Years proposals
• Arlington Career Center Expansion Project Concept Design (H-2)
• Updated CIP with new Career Center concept design
• Review of available capacity for future years
• No public comments accepted during virtual meeting

PUBLIC HEARING - Interim Superintendent's Proposed Capital Improvement Plan - 7:00 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington Public Schools Board is holding a public hearing to receive community input on the Interim Superintendent's proposed Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting includes a closed session, citizen comment period, and adjournment. No specific details of the plan are provided in the agenda.

• Public hearing on the Interim Superintendent's Proposed Capital Improvement Plan

Capital Improvement Plan Work Session #1- 5 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board holds a virtual work session to discuss the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for FY 2021 and future years. No public comments are accepted. The agenda includes presentations of the interim superintendent's proposed CIP and supporting materials.

• Review of Interim Supt's FY 2021 CIP and Future Years 05282020.pdf
• Review of Interim Supt's FY 2021 CIP 05282020.pdf
• Discussion of Capital Improvement Plan work session materials (CIP Work Session 1 - 052720.pdf)
• Virtual work session format with live stream but no public comments

School Board Meeting- 7:00 PM (Open to the Public)

The School Board approved a closed meeting for personnel appointments, consent items including personnel actions and a right-of-way agreement with Dominion Energy, and action items including additional funding for Fleet Elementary School ($137,500 change order, $700,000 from Capital Reserve, total $60,450,445) and a revised 2020 school calendar. The Board also received information on the proposed Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2021 and the boundary process timeline.

• Approved $60,450,445 total funding for Fleet Elementary School, including $137,500 change order to Whiting-Turner Contracting and $700,000 from Capital Reserve
• Approved right-of-way agreement with Dominion Energy at Discovery Elementary School
• Adopted revised 2020 school calendar
• Heard proposed Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2021 and future CIPs
• No public comment was taken at this meeting

Preliminary Work Session on the 2021-2030 Capital Improvement Plan - 5:30 PM (Open to the Public)

The School Board will hold a virtual work session to discuss the preliminary 2021-2030 Capital Improvement Plan. No public comments will be accepted. The meeting includes a presentation on the plan.

• Presentation of the 2021-2030 Capital Improvement Plan

Policy subcommittee Meeting - 2 PM

The Arlington School Board policy subcommittee will virtually review several policies and implementation procedures, including school start times, early childhood preschool programs, prevention/intervention, instructional delivery (including alternative and virtual instruction), program differentiation, and student acceleration opportunities. No decisions are made at this subcommittee level; recommendations may be forwarded to the full board.

• Review of policy E-5.1.2 School Start Times
• Review of policy I-1.34 Early Childhood Preschool Programs and related PIPs
• Review of policy I-7.2.8 Instructional Delivery including PIP-2 Virtual Instruction
• Review of proposed new PIP for Student Acceleration (I-11.5.2)
• Review of I-7.2.5.30 Prevention, Intervention and Remediation

School Board Meeting- 7:00 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Francisco Durán as Superintendent of Arlington Public Schools effective June 1, 2020, with a contract from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2024. The Board also approved consent items including personnel actions, a special education brief, a sustainability update, and an amended resolution for emergency COVID-19 practices. Monitoring items included updates on capital projects during the COVID-19 crisis and the Family and Community Engagement annual update.

• Appointment of Dr. Francisco Durán as Superintendent for a four-year term starting July 1, 2020, with a one-month transition agreement beginning June 1, 2020
• Approved consent agenda including personnel actions (resignations and retirements across P/E, T, and A scales)
• Adopted an amended Resolution to Implement Emergency Practices & Procedures for Continuity of School Board Operations During COVID-19 Pandemic
• Received monitoring update on capital projects impacted by the COVID-19 crisis
• Received Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Annual Update 2020

PUBLIC HEARING - School Board Proposed FY21 Budget - 7:00 PM (Open to the Public)

The School Board is holding a public hearing to receive citizen input on the proposed FY21 budget. The agenda includes a closed meeting if needed, citizen comment with 2-minute speaking limits, and adjournment. No specific budget figures or changes are listed in the agenda.

• Public hearing on School Board Proposed FY21 Budget
• Citizen comment period with 2-minute speaking limit
• Closed meeting when required for matters permitted by law

Budget Work Session - 5 PM

The School Board is convening a work session to discuss the budget. The meeting is being held via electronic communications due to the Coronavirus Pandemic.

• Budget work session discussion

School Board Meeting - 7:00 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington Public Schools Board adopted an amended FY21 budget, restoring $3,047,119 and 4.4 full‑time equivalents and reducing the contingency to $1,952,881. The restoration includes $2.26 M to eliminate a one‑day staff furlough, $60,000 for crew transportation, $91,000 for Adobe Creative Suite, $15,000 for band transportation, $84,695 for the Humanities Project, $141,500 for half of the Communities in Schools contract cut, $325,557 for 3.4 Attendance Specialists, and $69,367 for an administrative assistant to the Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer. The board also approved change order 1 to the Sun Tribe Solar Comprehensive Agreement (01FY18), authorizing leases for four new sites and a lease change at Tuckahoe Elementary School. Consent agenda items, including three staff resignations and one retirement, were adopted by motion.

• Adopted amended FY21 budget restoring $3,047,119 and 4.4 FTEs
• Reduced budget contingency to $1,952,881
• Approved Sun Tribe Solar Comprehensive Agreement amendment and leases for four new sites plus Tuckahoe Elementary lease change
• Adopted consent agenda personnel actions: 3 resignations, 1 retirement
• Adopted consent agenda items by motion

PUBLIC HEARING - Interim Superintendent's Revised Proposed FY21 Budget - 7:00 PM

The Arlington School Board will hold a public hearing on the Interim Superintendent's Revised Proposed FY21 Budget. The meeting includes guidelines for citizen comment and allows written and voicemail submissions to comply with social distancing. In-person attendance is discouraged, and speakers must sign up in advance to ensure limited gathering sizes.

• Public hearing on Interim Superintendent's Revised Proposed FY21 Budget
• Guidelines for citizen comment during the hearing
• Encouragement of written or voicemail submissions to limit in-person attendance

Budget Work Session - 5 PM

The Arlington School Board will convene a Budget Work Session via Microsoft Teams due to the coronavirus pandemic. The meeting will discuss the FY2021 budget; background materials and budget questions are posted online. No votes or decisions are scheduled; it is a working session.

• Meeting held electronically using Microsoft Teams due to COVID-19 emergency
• FY2021 budget discussion with documents and staff responses linked
• No actionable items; call to order and adjournment only

Policy Subcommittee Meeting -9 AM

The Policy Subcommittee will meet virtually to discuss and potentially revise several instruction-related policies, including a newly proposed policy on English Learner Services. The meeting is not accepting external stakeholder feedback at this time. Policies under review include Student Acceleration, Early Childhood Preschool Programs, Instructional Delivery Options, Prevention Intervention Remediation, Special Education Programs and Services, and Gifted Services.

• Discussion of newly proposed English Learner Services policy
• Review of I-11.5.2.31 Student Acceleration policy
• Review of I-1.34 Early Childhood Preschool Programs policy
• Review of I-7.2.8 Instructional Delivery Options policy
• Review of I-7.2.5.30 Prevention Intervention Remediation policy

School Board Meeting- 7:00 PM (Open to the Public)

The School Board will consider a resolution authorizing electronic meetings during the COVID-19 emergency and receive the interim superintendent's revised FY 2021 proposed budget as an information item. The board also approved consent items including personnel actions with several resignations and retirements.

• Resolution to implement emergency practices for electronic meetings during COVID-19
• Interim Superintendent's Revised Proposed 2021 Budget (information only)
• Personnel actions: 2 resignations, 1 retirement (P-scale); 7 resignations, 5 retirements (T-scale); 1 retirement (A-scale); 1 retirement (Support Services)

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - 2 PM

The Arlington Public Schools Policy Subcommittee will meet virtually to discuss two district policies: Admissions and Placements (J-5.3.30) and Options and Transfers (J-5.3.31). Several instructional policies are postponed to the next meeting on April 20, including Student Acceleration and Early Childhood Preschool Programs. The subcommittee is not accepting external stakeholder feedback at this time.

• J-5.3.30 Admissions and Placements – policy discussion
• J-5.3.31 Options and Transfers – policy discussion
• I-11.5.2.31 Student Acceleration – postponed to 4/20
• I-1.34 Early Childhood Preschool Programs – postponed to 4/20
• I-xxx English Learner Services – newly proposed, postponed to 4/20

Special Closed Meeting - 5 PM

The School Board convened a virtual closed meeting to discuss a personnel matter, specifically interviews of prospective candidates for employment, as authorized by Virginia law. The board then reconvened in open session to certify that only lawful matters were discussed, and adjourned. The meeting was held electronically due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Motion to convene in closed meeting for candidate interviews under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(1)
• Motion by Tannia Talento, second by Nancy Van Doren, carried unanimously
• Reconvened in open meeting to certify closed session discussions
• Adjournment after certification

Closed Meeting Announcement

The School Board will hold closed meetings within the next 15 days to interview candidates for Superintendent, as permitted by Virginia law. No public business or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Closed meeting for interviewing superintendent candidates

School Board Meeting 7 PM (Open to the Public)

The public hearing on the interim superintendent's proposed 2021 budget was cancelled and will be rescheduled. The board will approve consent items including personnel actions, the 2020-2021 Barcroft School Calendar, a policy review, and the Perkins Grant. Monitoring reports on science and social studies instruction will be presented, and the board will consider the Special Education Annual Plan.

• Public hearing on FY 2021 budget cancelled and rescheduled
• Approval of personnel actions: appointments, resignations, retirements, changes
• English Learner Brief 2020 presented for approval
• 2020-2021 Barcroft School Calendar proposed for approval
• Perkins Grant plan for 2020-2021 (Career, Technical and Adult Education)

Committee of the Whole Meeting - 5 PM

The Arlington School Board convenes a Committee of the Whole meeting with a single agenda item: review of meeting materials. No public comments are accepted. The agenda contains no specific proposals, votes, or discussions.

• No notable items – agenda is procedural only

Closed Meeting Announcement

This is a notice of closed meetings scheduled within the next 15 days for the purpose of interviewing candidates for Superintendent. No open-session business is included; the agenda is purely procedural.

• Closed session to interview superintendent candidates

Budget Work Session #4 -CANCELLED

This scheduled budget work session for Arlington Public Schools was cancelled. No decisions or discussions occurred. Budget materials for FY 2021 are available online.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items were considered.

Closed Meeting - 5 PM

The Arlington School Board will convene at 5 PM solely to vote to enter a closed meeting, then reconvene publicly to certify the closed session and adjourn. The agenda contains no substantive discussion items, only the procedural steps required by law.

• Motion to convene in closed meeting under Virginia law
• Certification of closed meeting in open session
• Adjournment

Committee of the Whole Meeting - 5:30 PM - CANCELLED

This meeting of the Arlington Public Schools Committee of the Whole was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place.

Budget Work Session #3 - 6:30 PM

The Arlington School Board is holding its third budget work session for the FY 2021 budget. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed; materials and budget questions are posted online.

• No specific items listed on the agenda.

School Board Meeting- 7:00 PM (Open to the Public)

The School Board will consider approving $500,000 from the Capital Reserve for accessibility improvements at Fleet Elementary School, revising total project funding to $59,750,445. The board will also vote on revisions to Policy B-3.6.30 on advisory committees. Monitoring updates on student support services and transportation, plus an information item on the Education Center Reuse design and construction contract, are scheduled.

• Additional $500,000 from Capital Reserve for Fleet Elementary accessibility, project total revised to $59,750,445
• Revisions to School Board Policy B-3.6.30 on advisory committees
• Consent agenda includes personnel actions (appointments, resignations, retirements) and Arts Education brief
• Update on Pre-K to Grade 12 student support services
• Transportation services update presented by staff

EMERGENCY CLOSED MEETING - 5:15 PM

The Arlington School Board convened an emergency closed meeting on March 12, 2020, to discuss plans for the security of governmental facilities and the safety of persons. No public business items were considered; the meeting was limited to legally exempt matters under Virginia Code. The Board then reconvened in open session to certify that only lawful closed-meeting topics were discussed.

• Closed meeting authorized under Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(19) for facility security discussions
• Motion to convene closed meeting by Tannia Talento, seconded by Monique O'Grady, passed unanimously
• Certification of closed meeting approved unanimously

Budget Work Session #2 - 5 PM

The Arlington School Board will convene a budget work session to continue developing the FY 2021 budget. The meeting is open to the public but no comments are accepted. Background materials and budget questions are posted online.

• No specific votes or public hearings are listed; the session is a work session for budget discussion only.
• Background materials and budget questions for FY 2021 are available on BoardDocs.

Committee of the Whole Meeting - 5 PM

The Arlington Public Schools Board will meet as a Committee of the Whole to discuss budget messaging and additional considerations not included in the Superintendent's Proposed Budget. No public comments will be accepted.

• Discussion of budget messaging strategy
• Additional budget considerations beyond the Superintendent's Proposed Budget

Budget Work Session #1 - Immediately Following the Board Meeting

The Arlington School Board will convene a budget work session immediately following the regular board meeting. The session is open to the public but does not accept comments. Agenda materials and budget questions are posted on BoardDocs as they become available.

• Work session is for discussion of the FY 2021 budget
• No specific agenda items listed; materials referenced on BoardDocs
• Public may attend but no comments are accepted

School Board Meeting- Interim Superintendent's Proposed FY2021 Budget 7:00 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board will hold a regular meeting to consider the Interim Superintendent's proposed budget for fiscal year 2021. The meeting includes opening ceremonies and announcements, followed by a presentation and discussion of the budget. A closed session may be held if needed for legal matters.

• Interim Superintendent's proposed FY2021 budget presented for discussion (document attached)

Work Session - Mathematics Evaluation and Math Academic Update - 7 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington Public Schools Board held a work session on February 25, 2020 to review mathematics program evaluation. The Board adopted the superintendent’s proposal to close schools for students on primary election day, March 3, 2020. The Board also directed the superintendent to develop a safety and visitor‑access plan for all federal and primary election days, to be delivered by the end of the school year.

• Adopted motion to close schools for students on primary election day, March 3, 2020
• Adopted motion directing superintendent to provide election‑day safety and visitor‑access plan by end of school year

School Board Meeting- 7:00 PM (Open to the Public)

The School Board is acting on multiple consent items including contract awards and changes for school facilities, personnel actions, and a policy revision. The meeting also includes recognitions, announcements, and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Contract award of $1,128,000 to Northeast Contracting for Washington-Liberty roof coating restoration
• Contract award of $905,000 to Northeast Contracting for Kenmore roof coating restoration
• Architecture/engineering contract increase of $825,000 for The Heights Building
• Architecture/engineering contract increase of $240,000 for Dorothy Hamm Middle School
• Revisions to School Board Policy D-1.32 Financial Management-Debt Management

Closed Meeting - 5 PM

The Arlington School Board convened a closed meeting at 5 PM on February 12, 2020, to discuss matters permitted by law, then reconvened in open session to certify the closed meeting and adjourned. The agenda contains only procedural items with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

• Closed meeting held at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd.
• Certification of closed meeting in open session
• Adjournment without any public agenda items

Work Session on Annual Update/Projections for FY 2021-2030 Capital Improvement Plan - 6:30 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board holds a work session to discuss the annual update and projections for the FY 2021-2030 Capital Improvement Plan. The session includes reviewing 10-year projections and updating CIP priorities. The meeting is open to the public but does not accept comments.

• Annual update and discussion of FY 2021-2030 Capital Improvement Plan
• Review of 2019 10-year projections
• Discussion of updating CIP priorities

School Board Meeting- 7:00 PM (Open to the Public)

The School Board voted to approve the Superintendent's Recommended Calendar (Option 4) for the 2020-2021 school year. The Board also acted on a recommendation for Elementary School Planning, including moving McKinley students to the Reed site, moving the Arlington Traditional program to McKinley, moving the Key Immersion program to the ATS site, and making the Key site a neighborhood school. The agenda included a closed meeting for personnel and contract matters, a consent agenda with personnel actions and an ACI Mid-Year Update, and a report from BWP Associates on the superintendent search.

• Approved 2020-2021 school calendar (Option 4) by a 4-1 vote
• Acted on Elementary School Planning with moves: McKinley to Reed, ATS to McKinley, Key Immersion to ATS, Key to neighborhood school
• Closed meeting to discuss contract terms and personnel appointments
• Consent agenda included personnel actions (appointments, retirements, resignations) and ACI Mid-Year Update
• Heard report from BWP Associates on Superintendent Search

Committee of the Whole Meeting - 5 - 7 PM

The Arlington School Board held a Committee of the Whole meeting. The board voted unanimously to convene a closed meeting to discuss acquiring real property for a public purpose, citing Virginia Code. A public preview of the Career Center concept design was also presented. The meeting then adjourned.

• Unanimous vote (5-0) to enter closed meeting for real property acquisition per Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(3)
• Certification that closed meeting discussed only lawful topics, passed unanimously
• Presentation on Career Center concept design (file attached, no vote taken)
• Meeting open to public but no comments accepted

PUBLIC HEARING - Elementary School Planning - 7:00 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board holds a public hearing on elementary school planning. The agenda includes a closed meeting, call to order, and citizen comment period. No specific proposals or decisions are listed.

• Closed meeting for matters permitted by law
• Guidelines for citizen comment (2-minute limit per speaker)

ACI Work Session - 6 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington Public Schools Board will hold a work session on Jan 28 2020 at the Syphax Education Center. The session is open to the public but does not allow public comments. Board members will receive and review executive summaries from multiple advisory committees, including Social Studies, English Language Arts, Science, Arts, Mathematics, Student Services, Special Education, English Learners, Career Technical and Adult Education, Early Childhood, Gifted Services, and World Languages.

• Presentation of Social Studies Advisory Committee (SSAC) executive summary (updated 1‑27‑20)
• Presentation of English Language Arts Advisory Committee (ELAAC) alumni data (2019)
• Presentation of Mathematics Advisory Committee (MAC) executive summary (2019‑2020 report)
• Presentation of Student Services Advisory Committee executive summary (Jan 20 2020)
• Presentation of Gifted Services Advisory Committee (GSAC) executive summary

School Board Retreat 10 AM - 2:30 PM

The Arlington School Board is gathering for a retreat to review past retreat summaries and the School Board Action Plan, discuss strengths, challenges, and desired accomplishments for the remainder of the year, and plan for the future. No binding decisions are expected; the session is focused on strategic discussion and team-building.

• Review of August Retreat summary and Communications Tools from June retreat
• Review of School Board Action Plan
• Discussion of strengths, challenges, and desired accomplishments for remainder of the year
• Discussion of future of the board's work

School Board Meeting- 7:00 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes a real estate consolidation and property transfer between Yorktown High School and Greenbrier Park, as well as personnel actions and a policy amendment. The board will also receive a monitoring update on student rights, discipline, and the School Resource Officer MOU, and an information item on the proposed 2020-2021 school calendar. Two staff grievances were denied in new business.

• Yorktown High School/Greenbrier Park land exchange: deeds to consolidate school property on a single parcel and convey land to Arlington County
• Personnel actions including appointments, resignations, and changes across E-scale, T-scale, A-scale, and support services
• Amendments to School Board Policy I-7.2.3.34 on communication
• Monitoring update on Student Rights, Discipline, and the SRO MOU between APS and Arlington County Police
• Proposed 2020-2021 school calendar presented for information

English/Language Arts Academic Update Work Session - 7:00 PM (Open to the Public)

The Board will hold a work session to receive an update on English/Language Arts academic progress. The session is open to the public but no comments are accepted. Attached materials include a presentation and an appendix with supporting data.

• Presentation on English/Language Arts academic progress (PDF, 2,042 KB)
• Appendix with additional academic progress data (PDF, 983 KB)
• Work session format — no public comments or actions taken

Policy subcommittee Meeting - 2 PM

The Arlington Public Schools Policy Subcommittee is convening to discuss policy matters, but the agenda includes only a call to order and adjournment, with attached meeting materials for review. No specific policy actions or votes are listed.

• Review of Policy Subcommittee Meeting Materials (file attachment)

School Board Meeting- 7:00 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington Public Schools Board held its regular open meeting on Jan. 9, 2020. After adopting a consent agenda that included minutes, personnel actions and several policy amendments, the Board approved a bikeshare license agreement for Wakefield High School. The Board also voted to support a request to extend the deadline for appointing a new superintendent.

• Adoption of consent agenda covering meeting minutes and personnel actions
• Approval of Wakefield High School Capital Bikeshare license agreement
• Amendments to School Board Policy J-5.3.1 Homeless Education Services
• Amendments to School Board Policy I-10.30 Support for Students – Wellness
• Support for extending the deadline to appoint a new superintendent