Arlington Public Schools public meetings in 2021

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

The Arlington School Board held a closed meeting to discuss a teacher dismissal grievance (Number 2021-11-29-1) under Virginia Code § 2.2-3711(A)(1). The board then opened the regular meeting and approved a consent agenda covering personnel actions, policy updates for charter schools (L-3) and summer learning (I-7.2.5.32), retirement of an extended learning policy (I-7.4.1.30), a Career Center Building Level Planning Committee charge, and a deed of temporary easement for synthetic turf conversion at Thomas Jefferson Middle School's upper field.

• Closed session to decide on teacher dismissal grievance (Number 2021-11-29-1)
• Approval of personnel actions including appointments and resignations across multiple pay scales
• Updates and revisions to Policy L-3 Charter Schools approved
• Policy I-7.2.5.32 Summer Learning Opportunities updated and I-7.4.1.30 Extended Learning Opportunities retired
• Deed of Temporary Easement and Construction Agreement for synthetic turf conversion at Thomas Jefferson Middle School Upper Field approved

Closed Meeting - 5:30 PM

The Arlington School Board convened a closed meeting to discuss 17 appointments, 3 salary/position changes, 10 resignations, 2 resignations with prejudice, 2 reclassification requests, and 1 retirement, as well as a step #4 grievance. The board unanimously voted to enter and later certify the closed session, which is a procedural step required by Virginia law.

• Motion to discuss 17 appointments, 3 salary changes, 10 resignations, 2 resignations with prejudice, 2 reclassification requests, and 1 retirement
• Board cited Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(1) and 8VAC20-90-30 for closed meeting authority
• Unanimous vote (5-0) to convene and later certify the closed meeting
• Meeting held at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd., Arlington

Work Session on the Program of Studies and Gifted Services- 6:30 PM (Open to the Public)

This is a work session of the Arlington Public Schools Board, open to the public but without public comment. The board will discuss the Local Plan for the Gifted 2022-27, an overview of gifted services, a new delivery model for middle school, and recommendations for the 2022-23 Program of Studies. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion only.

• Local Plan for the Gifted 2022-27
• Overview of Gifted Services
• New Delivery Model in Middle School
• Recommendations for Program of Studies for 2022-23

Work Session on the Compensation Study - 6:30 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board convenes a work session to discuss a compensation study covering teacher, administrator, and support staff pay scales. The session includes a presentation and open discussion, but no formal votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Compensation study presentation for teacher, administrator, and support staff pay scales

Closed Meeting - 5:30 PM

The School Board convened a closed meeting under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(1) to conduct a hearing on teacher dismissal grievance Number 2021-11-29-1. The board voted unanimously (4-0, with one member not present) to enter closed session. After the closed meeting, the board reconvened in open meeting and certified that only lawful matters were discussed. The meeting then adjourned.

• Closed meeting for teacher dismissal grievance (case 2021-11-29-1)
• Motion to convene in closed session carried 4-0 (Cristina Diaz-Torres not present)
• Certification that only public business matters lawfully exempted were discussed
• Meeting reconvened in open session after closed meeting

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - 8:30 AM

The Policy Subcommittee will seek board feedback on proposed revisions to several policies, including K-3 Program Changes, I-32 Standards and Requirements, I-6 Curriculum, and B-3.7.30 Legal Representation. The committee will also discuss existing policy A-30 Equity and receive notification of an upcoming PIP revision on grade reporting. Other topics include a proposed policy revision schedule and updates on the Discipline Bundle and Bullying resumption.

• Board feedback on revised K-3 Program Changes policy
• Board feedback on revised I-32 Standards and Requirements and I-6 Curriculum policies
• Board feedback on revised B-3.7.30 Legal Representation policy
• Board feedback on existing A-30 Equity policy
• Notification of PIP I-7.2.3.34 revision on grade reporting (Grades 6-12)

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

The Arlington School Board will consider a consent agenda that includes approving a $795,000 contract for three electric school buses through the DEQ Clean School Bus Program. The board will also adopt the 2022 Legislative Package, ratify personnel actions, and receive the annual summer school report. A closed meeting may be held if needed for legal matters.

• C-5: Approval of DEQ Clean School Bus Program Contract for $795,000 to replace three diesel buses with electric ones
• C-3: Adoption of the 2022 School Board Legislative Package
• C-2: Approval of personnel actions including appointments, resignations, and reclassifications
• C-4: Receipt of the Annual Summer School Report
• A.1: Possible closed meeting for matters permitted by law

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

The Arlington School Board will hold a closed session at 5:30 PM before the public meeting. The board will receive information updates on Charter School policy (L‑3) and on policies I‑7.2.5.30, I‑7.2.5.32, and I‑7.4.1.30. A public hearing will be conducted on proposed adjustments to school boundaries and elementary immersion feeder schools for the 2022‑23 school year. The meeting will also include a presentation of colors by Arlington Career Center AF JROTC cadets.

• Closed meeting convened at 5:30 PM (certification of closed meeting)
• Presentation of colors by Arlington Career Center AF JROTC cadets
• Proposed updates and revisions to Policy L‑3 Charter Schools
• Proposed updates to policies I‑7.2.5.30, I‑7.2.5.32, and I‑7.4.1.30
• Public hearing on proposed adjustments to boundaries and elementary immersion feeder schools for 2022‑23

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

The Arlington School Board will consider several consent items including personnel actions, a Montessori alternative licensure application, and acceptance of up to $5,334,787 in state HVAC grant funds requiring an equal local match. The board also held a closed meeting to discuss a resignation with prejudice and a grievance. The Montessori application aims to create an alternative licensure pathway for teachers without a public school license.

• Approve personnel actions including appointments, resignations, and retirements across multiple pay scales
• Submit Montessori alternative licensure application to State Board of Education
• Accept up to $5,334,787 in Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for HVAC replacement and improvement, with 100% local match from capital funds
• Closed meeting to discuss one resignation with prejudice and an employee grievance per Virginia code
• Certify that closed meeting complied with open meeting requirements

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - 11 AM

This is a procedural policy subcommittee meeting with no public comment. The main item is board feedback on the revised A-6.30 Strategic Plan policy. No existing policies are under review, and upcoming PIP revisions and schedule updates are noted.

• Board feedback on revised policy A-6.30 Strategic Plan

Closed Meeting - 5:30 PM

The Arlington Public Schools Board moved to convene a closed meeting to consider up to 22 appointments, 7 position/salary changes, 5 resignations, 8 resignations with prejudice, 5 retirements, and 12 classification specification requests, as authorized by Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(1). The Board also discussed Step #4 of an employee grievance under Virginia Administrative Code 8VAC20-90-30. After the closed session, the Board certified that only law‑exempt public business was discussed and then adjourned.

• Motion to convene closed meeting to consider 22 appointments, 7 position/salary changes, 5 resignations, 8 resignations with prejudice, 5 retirements, and 12 classification specification requests
• Discussion of Step #4 of an employee grievance per Virginia Administrative Code 8VAC20-90-30
• Motion to certify that only public business exempt from open‑meeting requirements was discussed
• Adjournment of the meeting

Work Session #1 with the Advisory Council on Teaching & Learning (ACTL) - 6:30 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board will hold a work session with the Advisory Council on Teaching & Learning (ACTL) to receive reports from six advisory committees: Gifted Services, Early Childhood Education, English Language Arts, Career Technical & Adult Education, Science, and the School Health Advisory Board. No public comments are accepted during this open session.

• Gifted Services Advisory Committee report
• Early Childhood Education Advisory Committee report
• English Language Arts Advisory Committee report
• Career, Technical & Adult Education Advisory Committee report
• Science Advisory Committee report

School Board – Cabinet Retreat on Equity- 9 AM

The School Board and Cabinet are meeting for a retreat focused on equity. The only listed item is a presentation on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Presentation: Final - DEI Retreat PowerPoint.pdf

Work Session on the Proposed Boundary Adjustments & Immersion Feeders for School Year 2022-2023 - 6 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board is holding a work session to discuss proposed boundary adjustments and elementary immersion school feeder realignment for the 2022-2023 school year. Staff proposals and public input will be reviewed, with the goal of refining recommendations for the Superintendent. No final decisions will be made at this meeting.

• Discussion of Fall 2021 boundary processes, including engagement and staff proposals
• Review of elementary immersion schools feeder realignment, including work group proposal and alternative
• Timeline and next steps for Superintendent's recommendations

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

The Arlington School Board approved the direction for the FY 2023‑32 Capital Improvement Plan. It also approved the Amazon AWS "Think Big Space" project at Wakefield High School and adopted a consent agenda covering meeting minutes, personnel actions and a religious exemption request. An operational efficiencies update for facilities and operations was presented and approved.

• Adopt FY 2023‑32 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) direction (motion by Cristina Diaz‑Torres)
• Approve Amazon AWS "Think Big Space" at Wakefield High School (motion by David Priddy)
• Consent agenda: approve September meeting minutes, personnel appointments/resignations, and a religious exemption request
• Operational Efficiencies Update for Facilities and Operations (recommended by Superintendent)
• Closed meeting certification and legal consultation motions

Policy Subcommittee Virtual Meeting - 8:30 AM

The School Board Policy Subcommittee will discuss and provide feedback on revised policies and existing policies. Specific policies under review include I-7.2.7 Homebound Instruction and I-7.4.1.32 School Organizations and Special Activities. The subcommittee will also receive updates on the paused gifted policy, upcoming PIP revisions, and the Director of Policy position description.

• Board feedback on revised policies
• Review of existing policies I-7.2.7 Homebound Instruction and I-7.4.1.32 School Organizations and Special Activities
• Notification of upcoming PIP revisions
• Gifted policy paused for further work by the PRT
• Discussion of Director of Policy Position Description

Special Policy Subcommittee Virtual Meeting - 3 PM

The Arlington Public Schools Special Policy Subcommittee met virtually on October 22, 2021, using Microsoft Teams due to a local emergency declaration for COVID-19. The meeting was open to the public but did not accept public comments. The agenda consisted only of a call to order and adjournment, with no substantive items presented.

Work Session on Homework & Communications of Student Progress - 6:30 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board will hold a work session to discuss homework policies, current grading practices, and equitable grading approaches. No public comments will be taken, and no votes are scheduled.

• Discussion of personal experiences with grading
• Review of current grading policy and practices
• Equitable grading practices presentation and board input
• Q&A session following the discussion

Closed Meeting - 5:30 PM

The Arlington School Board convened in a closed meeting to discuss 19 appointments, 3 position/salary changes, 4 resignations, and 1 resignation with prejudice, as permitted by Virginia law. The board then reconvened in open session to certify the closed meeting. No other business was conducted.

• Closed session considered 19 appointments, 3 position/salary changes, 4 resignations, and 1 resignation with prejudice
• Motion to convene in closed meeting carried 4-0 with one member absent
• Certification of closed meeting approved unanimously 5-0

Policy Subcommittee Virtual Meeting - 1 PM

The Policy Subcommittee will discuss and provide feedback on revised policies for Advanced Classes, Gifted Services, Special Education, and Student Acceleration Opportunities. They will also review existing policies on Evaluation, Attendance, Interviewing Students, and receive an update on the revised J-13 PIP-1. Other topics include standards and requirements and a Director of Policy position description.

• Revised policy I-7.1 Advanced Classes
• Revised policy I-7.2.2 Gifted Services
• Revised policy I-7.2.1 Special Education Programs and Services
• Review of existing policy J-5.1.30 Attendance
• Notification of approved revision to PIP-1

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

The Arlington School Board adopted the FY 2023 Budget Direction and approved the Internal Audit Annual Plan. The board also approved a second amendment to a lease with Highland Holdings for 100 parking spaces at the Arlington Career Center, with rates increasing from $90 to $100 per space per month through 2025. Consent items included personnel actions and an appointment to the Advisory Committee on Transportation Choices.

• Adopted FY 2023 Budget Direction
• Approved amendment to lease with Highland Holdings for 100 parking spaces at Arlington Career Center, $90–$100/space/month
• Approved Internal Audit Annual Plan for 2021-2022
• Appointed Alistair Watson to the Advisory Committee on Transportation Choices
• Consent agenda included personnel actions: appointments, resignations, salary changes across multiple scales

Policy Subcommittee Virtual Meeting - 8:30 AM

The Arlington Public Schools Policy Subcommittee will meet virtually to provide feedback on several revised policies, including Advanced Classes, Gifted Services, Special Education Programs and Services, and Student Acceleration Opportunities. They will also review existing policies on Evaluation, Attendance (full day and regular), and Interviewing Students. The meeting includes notification of a revised PIP (J-13) and discussion of other topics such as Standards and Requirements and a Director of Policy position. No formal votes are listed; the meeting is open but public comments are not accepted.

• Board feedback on revised policies: I-7.1 Advanced Classes, I-7.2.2 Gifted Services, I-7.2.1 Special Education Programs and Services, I-11.5.2.31 Student Acceleration Opportunities
• Board feedback on existing policies: I-12 Evaluation, J-5.1.30 Attendance, J-5.1.31 Full Day Attendance, K-2.3 Interviewing Students
• Notification of revised and approved J-13 PIP-1
• Discussion of I-1.32 Standards and Requirements (scheduling with Cristina)
• Discussion of Director of Policy Position Description and Advisory Committee policy revisions

Committee of the Whole Meeting on Boundary and Immersion Adjustments - 6:30 PM

The Arlington School Board will meet as a Committee of the Whole to discuss boundary and immersion adjustments. The meeting is open to the public but no comments are accepted. The agenda contains only procedural items—call to order, meeting materials, and adjournment—with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

Closed Meeting - 5:30 PM

The Arlington Public Schools Board moved to convene a closed meeting to consider up to 25 appointments, 21 position or salary changes, 8 resignations, 1 resignation with prejudice, and 1 classification specification request, as authorized by Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(1). The Board then certified that only matters exempt from open‑meeting requirements were discussed. The meeting was adjourned.

• Motion to convene closed meeting to consider up to 25 appointments, 21 position/salary changes, 8 resignations, 1 resignation with prejudice, and 1 classification specification request
• Certification that only law‑exempt public business was discussed in the closed meeting
• Adjournment of the closed meeting

Audit Committee Meeting - 2:30 PM

The Arlington Public Schools Audit Committee will discuss the Internal Audit Work Plan Recommendation, including analysis of option vs. neighborhood schools and resource allocation. Also to be reviewed: a payroll audit and a Robinson Farmer Cox report on School Activity Funds. The committee will also set a schedule for future meetings.

• Internal Audit Work Plan Recommendation: option vs. neighborhood school analysis and resource allocation at schools
• Payroll Audit review
• Robinson Farmer Cox report of School Activity Funds
• Schedule for future Audit Committee meetings to be discussed

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - 3 PM

The Policy Subcommittee will meet to discuss and review proposed updates to policies governing Superintendent's Advisory Committees, Principal Advisory Committees, and School Board Advisory Committees. The meeting is open to the public but does not accept comments.

• Review of C-30 PIP-1 Superintendent's Advisory Committees.NEW.pdf
• Review of C-30 Superintendent and Principal Advisory Committees.NEW.pdf
• Review of Advisory Committee PIP Template.11001.pdf
• Review of B-3.6.30 School Board Advisory Committees.11001.pdf

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

The Arlington School Board approved a consent agenda including a $12,635,179 change order to Gilbane Building Company for Phase 2 stormwater improvements at Cardinal Elementary School, raising the total project budget to $73,376,466. The board also approved personnel actions covering 19 appointments, 10 salary changes, and multiple resignations/terminations, as well as appointments to advisory councils. A closed meeting was held to discuss personnel matters.

• $12,635,179 change order to Gilbane Building for Cardinal Elementary Phase 2 stormwater construction
• Modification of Gilbane contract fixed-price to $57,272,479
• $502,211 change order to CBRE Heery for construction manager advisor services
• Personnel actions: 19 appointments, 10 position/salary changes, 5 resignations, 1 resignation with prejudice, 1 retirement, 1 termination, 4 classification specification requests
• Appointments: Graham Weinschenk to Advisory Council on School Facilities (FAC) and Jennifer Wheelock to Budget Advisory Council (BAC)

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - 8:30 AM

The School Board Policy Subcommittee will discuss and provide feedback on revised policies including Early Childhood, Program Differentiation (proposed for retirement), Grouping, and a new English Learner Services policy. Other topics include updates on the Student Rights/Code of Conduct monitoring report, a delay in the Standards and Requirements policy revision, and governance issues such as officer term limits and virtual meetings.

• Feedback on revised policies I-1.34 Early Childhood, I-7.2.3.90 Program Differentiation (proposed for retirement), I-8.1 Grouping, and new policy I-XXX English Learner Services
• Student Rights/Code of Conduct Monitoring Report and Policy discussion
• Delay in I-1.32 Standards and Requirements due to staff workloads
• Director of Policy Position Description review
• Governance discussion on officer term limits and virtual meetings

Closed Meeting - 5:30 PM

The Arlington Public Schools Board voted to certify that the closed meeting held on September 21, 2021 complied with Virginia law. The motion, moved by Dr. Kanninen and seconded by Monique O'Grady, carried with votes from five board members. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Certification of closed meeting compliance with law

Work Session on Planning for the Superintendent’s FY 2023-2032 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) - 6:30 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board will hold a work session to discuss planning for the Superintendent's FY 2023-2032 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Topics include School Board direction, budget scenarios, the Career Center Campus phases 1 and 2, a plan to renovate existing school facilities, and a timeline and resources. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is open to the public without public comment.

• School Board Direction for the FY 2023-32 CIP (10 minutes)
• CIP Budget Scenarios (20 minutes)
• Career Center Campus Phases 1 & 2 (60 minutes)
• Develop a plan to renovate existing school facilities (20 minutes)
• Timeline and resources (10 minutes)

School Board – Cabinet Retreat- 9 AM

This is a procedural retreat meeting of the Arlington Public Schools School Board and cabinet. The agenda contains only a call to order and adjournment with no listed discussion or action items.

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

The Arlington School Board convened a closed session to consider a large set of personnel actions, then adopted a consent agenda covering those actions. The Board also approved the Victor O’Neill settlement, updated the authorization‑of‑signatures form, and adopted the 2021‑2022 Board priorities. Additional items included a presentation of the new policy J‑13 on physical interventions for students in crisis.

• Personnel actions: 24 appointments, 11 position/salary changes, 9 resignations, 6 resignations with prejudice, plus additional appointments and changes across A‑scale and Support Services personnel
• Adoption of the consent agenda (motion carried) to approve the listed personnel actions
• Authorization of signatures in the absence of the Superintendent updated to include Leslie Peterson, Assistant Superintendent
• Approval of the Victor O’Neill Inc. settlement and authorization for the Superintendent to execute the agreement
• Adoption of the School Board 2021‑2022 Priorities

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - 8:30 AM

The Arlington Public Schools Policy Subcommittee is meeting to gather board feedback on draft and existing education policies. The session covers proposed changes to charter school rules, summer learning programs, curriculum standards, and a new vaccine requirement policy. These reviews establish rules that affect school enrollment, student health protocols, and academic programs, though no final decisions are being made at this session.

• Review of draft policy L-3 Charter Schools
• Feedback on revised policies for summer and extended learning opportunities
• Discussion of new PIP-18 Vaccine Requirement (SARS-CoV-2)
• Review of existing policies on curriculum, legal representation, and K-3 program changes
• Updates on governance topics including term limits and virtual meeting procedures

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

The Board convened in closed session to discuss personnel matters, then approved a consent agenda including minutes and numerous personnel actions. The Board received presentations on Fall 2021 planning projects and an academic progress update for the 2021 school year. Board members also presented proposed priorities for the 2021-2022 school year as an information item.

• Closed meeting to consider 67 appointments, 24 changes in position/salary, 11 resignations, 1 retirement, 1 reclassification
• Consent agenda adopted including minutes from three prior meetings and all personnel actions (approved unanimously)
• Monitoring presentation on Fall 2021 Planning Projects by Planning & Evaluation staff
• Monitoring presentation on Academic Progress Update for the 2021 school year
• Information item: School Board 2021-2022 Priorities presented for discussion

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - CANCELLED

The Arlington Public Schools Policy Subcommittee meeting scheduled for August 25, 2021, has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for September 8, 2021.

• Meeting cancelled; next meeting on Sept. 8, 2021

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

The Arlington School Board will adopt a consent agenda that includes personnel actions, an appointment to the Special Education Advisory Committee, revisions to extracurricular and sports team policies, and certification of the 2021‑2022 Emergency Management Plan. All items are approved by a single consent motion. The meeting also includes standard opening items, announcements, and no other action items.

• Personnel actions: appointments, salary changes, resignations, retirements, reclassifications across multiple staff scales
• Appointment to the Arlington Special Education Advisory Committee
• Revisions to School Board Policy I-7.4.1.31 (Extracurricular and Co‑Curricular Activities)
• Revisions to School Board Policy I-7.4.1.33 (Addition of New Sports Teams)
• Certification and approval of the APS Emergency Management Plan for 2021‑2022

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - 8:30 AM

The School Board Policy Subcommittee will meet to discuss and provide feedback on several policy matters, including whether to adopt VSBA model policies and address delays in the revision schedule due to reorganization. The meeting is open to the public but does not accept comments. No concrete decisions or votes are expected; items are for discussion only.

• Discussion on adopting VSBA model policies for BPIPs
• Delayed policy revision schedule due to reorganization
• Amendment of policies related to reorg
• Carry-over items from previous subcommittee meeting
• No new revised or existing policies presented for feedback

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

The School Board convened a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters, then opened the regular meeting to approve a consent agenda. The consent agenda included personnel actions (appointments, changes, resignations, terminations), a letter of agreement with the Friends of the Planetarium for use of the facility, a deed of easement to Arlington County for Fire Station 8 at Langston School, and a religious exemption for one child. The board also received the annual report from the Advisory Council on Teaching and Learning and discussed revisions to Policy I-7.4.1.31 on extracurricular activities.

• Approval of personnel actions: 66 appointments, 51 changes in position/salary, 12 resignations, 1 retirement, 3 terminations
• Letter of Agreement with Friends of the David M. Brown Planetarium for 2021-22 school year and use during Arlington Education Center renovation
• Granting permanent (1,320 sq ft) and temporary (325 sq ft and 124 sq ft) easements to Arlington County for traffic signal facilities at Langston School for Fire Station 8
• Religious exemption from compulsory attendance for one child
• Presentation of revisions to School Board Policy I-7.4.1.31 on extracurricular and co-curricular activities

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - 8:30 AM

This is a meeting of the School Board Policy Subcommittee. The agenda consists only of a call to order and adjournment.

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

The Arlington Public Schools School Board will convene a closed meeting to discuss a student appeal (SY22-02) and certify the closed session. In the regular meeting, the Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of numerous personnel actions (appointments, changes, resignations, retirements, a termination), appointments to the Budget Advisory Council and Advisory Council on Teaching and Learning, authorization of signatures in the superintendent's absence, and liaison assignments. The Board will also receive an information item on granting easements to Arlington County for Fire Station 8 on the Langston School and Community Center site.

• Closed meeting for Student Appeal SY22-02
• Personnel actions: 32 T-scale appointments, 78 T-scale changes, 1 termination, and other scale changes
• Budget Advisory Council appointment of Bridget Obikoya for a 2-year term
• Appointments to Advisory Council on Teaching and Learning leadership (Co-Chair Bethany Sutton, Vice Chairs Kelly Alexis, Anne Paris, Jason Papacosma)
• Information item on Langston School deed of easements with Arlington County for Fire Station 8

Organizational Meeting and Board Meeting - 9:30 AM

The Arlington School Board held its organizational meeting, electing Barbara Kanninen as Chair and Reid Goldstein as Vice Chair for the 2021-2022 school year. The board also adopted a Code of Conduct, a schedule of meetings and pay dates, and existing policies. The meeting started with a closed session to discuss personnel actions including 7 appointments, 22 position/salary changes, 11 resignations, and 1 retirement.

• Election of Barbara Kanninen as Board Chair and Reid Goldstein as Vice Chair for 2021-2022
• Appointment of Melanie Elliott as Clerk and Claudia Mercado as Deputy Clerk of the Board
• Adoption of the 2021-2022 School Board Meeting Schedule and Pay Dates
• Re-adoption of existing Arlington Public Schools policies and confidentiality guidelines for closed meetings
• Approval of payment of claims and supervision of construction contracts

Closed Meeting - 6 PM

The board unanimously approved the ESEA Title III Program Application, a federal grant for English learner programs. It then convened a closed meeting to discuss a public school employee's performance as allowed by Virginia law, later certifying the closed session. The remainder of the meeting was procedural.

• Unanimous approval of the ESEA Title III Program Application (federal grant)

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

The School Board considered a closed meeting for personnel actions (appointments, resignations, retirements) and approved a consent agenda including personnel actions, minutes, a family engagement brief, and Arlington Community High School accreditation. Two advisory council appointments were postponed to July 1. The meeting also recognized student athletes and school staff.

• Closed meeting to discuss up to 7 appointments, 27 salary changes, 14 resignations, 7 retirements, 3 reclassification requests
• Consent agenda approval includes 61 T-scale resignations, 2 with prejudice, and many other personnel actions
• Arlington Community High School accreditation plan approved
• Family and Community Engagement Brief presented
• Budget Advisory Council and Advisory Council on School Facilities appointments postponed to July 1

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - 2 PM

The Policy Subcommittee is meeting virtually to provide feedback on existing policies covering transportation, early childhood programs, special education, gifted services, advanced classes, and program differentiation. They will also discuss adopting VSBA model policies and receive feedback on the policy process. A one-month delay in the discipline policy bundle is noted due to extensive feedback.

• Board feedback on E-5.1 Transportation policy
• Board feedback on I-1.34 Early Childhood Programs policy
• Board feedback on I-7.2.1 Special Education Programs and Services policy
• Discussion of adopting VSBA model policies
• One-month delay in discipline bundle due to extensive feedback

Closed Meeting - 5:15 PM

The Arlington Public Schools School Board is meeting in closed session. The agenda includes only procedural items: convening in closed meeting, reconvening in open meeting, and certifying the closed meeting. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Convene in Closed Meeting
• Reconvene in Open Meeting
• Certification of Closed Meeting

Work Session #4 on the FY 2022-2024 Capital Improvement Plan - 7 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board holds a work session to discuss the FY 2022-2024 Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting is virtual and open to the public but does not accept comments.

• Presentation on the FY 2022-2024 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP Work Session 4 Presentation 6-14-2021.pdf)

Closed Meeting - 5:15 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 and later certified the closed session before adjourning.

• Motion to convene closed meeting under Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(1) for employee performance discussion
• Unanimous vote (5-0) to enter closed session
• Certification that only lawful matters were discussed

Public Hearing - School Board's Proposed FY 2022-2024 Capital Improvement Plan - 7:30 PM

The Arlington Public Schools Board is holding a public hearing to receive community input on the proposed FY 2022-2024 Capital Improvement Plan. The plan outlines capital projects and funding for the school division over the next three fiscal years. No other business is on the agenda.

• Public hearing on School Board's Proposed FY 2022-2024 Capital Improvement Plan

School Board/County Board Joint Capital Improvement Plan Work Session - 4 PM

The Arlington School Board and County Board are holding a joint virtual work session to discuss the proposed FY2022-2024 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). No public comments are accepted. The meeting is livestreamed due to COVID-19.

• Joint work session on FY2022-24 CIP
• School Board presentation on CIP (2,421 KB)
• County proposed FY2022-24 CIP presentation (1,694 KB)
• Virtual meeting due to COVID-19 pandemic

Work Session on the Student Code of Conduct- 6 PM

The School Board will hold a virtual work session to discuss the Student Code of Conduct. No public comments are accepted, and no votes are expected.

• Presentation on the Student Code of Conduct

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - 2 PM

The Arlington Public Schools Policy Subcommittee will meet virtually to review and provide feedback on several existing policies, including financial management, grouping, electronic technologies acceptable use, internet privacy, and school-police relations. The subcommittee will also consider retiring safety policies E-2, E-2.1, E-2.2, and I-10.31, discuss adopting VSBA model policies, and set a summer meeting schedule. No public comments are accepted.

• Feedback on policies D-2.31 (Financial Management – Revenue Sharing) and D-2.33 (Financial Management – Additional County Revenue)
• Review of policies I-8.1 (Grouping), I-9.2.5.1 (Electronic Technologies Acceptable Use), K-2.5 (Internet Privacy)
• Review of policies K-14.1.10.30 (Cooperation with Juvenile Court) and K-14.1.10.31 (School and Police Relations)
• Retirement of safety policies E-2, E-2.1, E-2.2, and I-10.31
• Discussion of adopting VSBA model policies

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

The School Board meeting includes recognitions, announcements, and a consent agenda. The board approved revisions to Policy I-7.2.8 on instructional delivery options, including virtual and alternative instruction. Other consent items include personnel actions, a contribution to the OPEB trust fund, and appointments to the Joint Facilities Advisory Council.

• Proposed revisions to SB Policy I-7.2.8 Instructional Delivery Options, including virtual and alternative instruction
• Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Fund contribution (amount not specified)
• Appointments to Joint Facilities Advisory Council: Brian Harner, Claire Noakes, Stacy Snyder
• Personnel actions: appointments, resignations, retirements across P/E, T, A, and Support Services scales
• Profile of a Graduate Brief presented

Committee of the Whole Meeting - 6 PM

The Arlington Public Schools Board convened a Committee of the Whole meeting on June 1, 2021. The agenda contained only procedural items: call to order, review of meeting materials, and adjournment. No public comments were accepted and no substantive decisions or discussions were listed.

• No actionable items on the agenda; meeting was purely procedural

Closed Meeting - 5:15 PM

The Arlington Public Schools School Board convened a closed meeting to discuss personnel actions including appointments, salary changes, resignations, retirements, and a reclassification request, as well as the performance of a public school employee. The board voted unanimously to enter the closed meeting and later certified that the discussion complied with Virginia law. All actions were approved by consent.

• Motion to convene closed meeting citing Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(1) for personnel and performance matters
• 3 appointments, 16 changes in position/salary, 42 resignations, 10 retirements, and 1 reclassification request
• Unanimous vote (5-0) to enter closed meeting and to certify compliance afterward
• Personnel actions divided by pay scale: P-scale, T-scale, A-scale, and Support Services

Work Session #2 on the FY2022-2024 Capital Improvement Plan - 6 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington Public Schools Board holds a work session to discuss the FY2022-2024 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Agenda items include recommendations for new facilities and facility improvements, review of four CIP budget scenarios, and an initial list of requests to the County Board. Advisory committee chairs will also present recommendations. No public comments are accepted.

• Recommendation for new facilities
• Recommendations for facility improvements
• Four CIP budget scenarios presented
• Initial list of requests to County Board for Work Session #3
• Recommendations from FAC and JFAC Advisory Committee Chairs

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

The Arlington School Board will hold a regular meeting including a closed session for legal consultation. The Board will consider consent items such as approval of minutes and revisions to policies on resources and textbook selection. Monitoring updates on the 2020-2021 school year and the Equity and Excellence Office are scheduled. Action items include approval of personnel actions and adoption of proposed legislative positions for the Virginia School Boards Association.

• Closed meeting for consultation on actual or probable litigation (VA Code §2.2-3711(A)(7))
• Consent item: Revisions to School Board Policy I-1.35 (Resources) and I-9.1 (Selection of Textbooks and Instructional Materials)
• Action item: Personnel actions including resignations, retirements, and reclassification requests (e.g., Supervisor of Family Engagement)
• Action item: Vote on proposed VSBA legislative positions
• Monitoring: School Year 2020-2021 update and Equity and Excellence Office update

Compensation Work Session - 6 PM

The Arlington School Board will hold a work session on compensation, reviewing current pay plans and developing future strategies. The meeting is virtual due to the pandemic and open to the public without comments.

• Review current pay plans
• Develop strategies for future compensation
• Decide next steps

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - 2 PM

The Policy Subcommittee met virtually to discuss upcoming policy adoption schedules and provide feedback on existing policies. No revised policies were presented for feedback. The subcommittee also considered adopting VSBA model policies and planning a wave of policy adoptions for August.

• Reviewed existing policies including B-3.6.30 (School Board Advisory Committees), C-1 (Goals), and D-1.31 (Financial Management - Budget Savings)
• Discussed adoption of VSBA model policies
• Planned 'wave' of policy adoptions scheduled for August
• No public comments accepted per meeting format

Committee of the Whole Meeting - 6:30 PM

The Arlington School Board meets as a Committee of the Whole to review and discuss a presentation on the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). No public comments are taken. The meeting is open but only for discussion of the provided reference slides.

• Discussion of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) via reference slides

Closed Meeting - 5:15 PM

The School Board will hold a closed meeting via Microsoft Teams, then reconvene in open session to certify the closed meeting. No substantive public decisions or discussions are listed on this agenda.

• Motion to convene in closed meeting permitted by law
• Certification of closed meeting upon reconvening

Work Session on the FY2022-2024 Capital Improvement Plan - 6 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board holds a virtual work session to discuss the FY2022-2024 Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting is open to the public but does not accept comments. The board reviews a presentation and a chart related to the capital plan. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of FY2022-2024 Capital Improvement Plan
• Review of CIP Work Session #1 Presentation
• Review of CIP chart for Work Session 1
• Virtual meeting due to COVID-19 pandemic

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

The Arlington School Board voted to adopt the FY 2022 final budget of $700,933,893. The board also approved consent items including personnel actions, received monitoring updates on the 2020-2021 school year and English/Language Arts literacy, and discussed revisions to several school board policies.

• Adopted FY 2022 final budget of $700,933,893
• Approved personnel actions: appointments, resignations, retirements across multiple pay scales
• Received Professional Learning Brief 2021 as a consent item
• Heard monitoring update on School Year 2020-2021 from Superintendent Durán
• Discussed proposed revisions to policies I-1.35 Resources, I-7.2.5.31 Support Resources and Extended Time, and I-9.1 Selection of Textbooks

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - 1:30 PM

The School Board Policy Subcommittee will meet virtually to discuss and provide feedback on a revised discipline policy (J-7.4) and other policy-related topics. The meeting is open to the public but no comments are accepted.

• Board feedback on revised policy J-7.4 Discipline
• Quarterly Review of Policy Review Schedule
• Discussion of adopting VSBA model policies
• Plan for wave of policies scheduled for August adoption
• Review of staffing over/under and BPIPs

Budget Work Session #6 - 6 PM

The Board meets virtually for a budget work session. No public comments are accepted. Materials and budget questions are available online through BoardDocs. The agenda contains only call to order and adjournment, making this a procedural session.

• FY 2022 Budget Work Session documents available online
• FY 2022 Budget Questions and staff responses posted
• Meeting is livestreamed but public comments are not accepted

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - 2 PM

The School Board Policy Subcommittee will meet virtually to review and provide feedback on revisions to multiple policies, including discipline, new sports teams, extracurricular activities, resources, textbooks, and reporting serious incidents. They will also discuss the quarterly policy review schedule, staffing levels, BPIPs, adoption of VSBA model policies, and planning an August adoption wave.

• Feedback on revised policies: J-7.4 Discipline, I-7.4.1.33 Addition of New Sports Teams, I-7.4.1.31 Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activities, I-1.35 Resources, I-7.2.5.31 Support, Resources, and Extended Time, I-9.1 Selection of Textbooks, M-1 Reporting Serious Incidents, K-7.3 No Smoking, J-6.3.6 Prohibited Substance Abuse, J-6.7 Search and Seizure, J-5.4 Leaving School Grounds
• Quarterly review of policy review schedule
• Discussion on staffing over/under and BPIPs
• Consideration of adopting VSBA model policies

Closed Meeting - 5:15 PM

The School Board voted unanimously to convene a closed meeting to discuss 4 appointments, 4 changes in position/salary, 26 resignations, 11 retirements, and 4 reorganization and reclassification requests. After the closed session, the Board reconvened in open meeting to certify that only exempt matters were discussed, then adjourned.

• Closed meeting to consider 4 appointments, 4 changes in position/salary, 26 resignations, 11 retirements
• Reorganization and reclassification requests for Chief Operating Officer, Chief Academic Officer, Chief of School Support, and Director of English Learner Services
• Board certified that closed meeting complied with Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(1)
• All personnel actions recommended by the Superintendent and approved by consent vote

Public Hearing - School Board Proposed FY 2022 Budget - 7 PM

The Arlington School Board is convening a public hearing to receive community input on its proposed FY 2022 budget. The meeting includes a call to order, consideration of agenda materials, and adjournment. No specific budget figures or detailed proposals are listed in the agenda.

• Public hearing on the School Board Proposed FY 2022 Budget

School Board Retreat - 6 - 9 PM

The School Board is holding a retreat to discuss goals for the Instructional Programs and Pathways initiative. The meeting is open to the public but does not accept comments. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Discussion of goals for the Instructional Programs and Pathways initiative

Committee of the Whole Meeting - 7 PM

The Arlington School Board will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss potential plans for the Career Center. No public comments will be accepted. The agenda includes only this discussion item.

• Discussion of potential plans for the Career Center

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

The Arlington School Board will consider a consent agenda including revisions to policies on instruction (I-1.33) and staff electronic technologies acceptable use (G-1.2), appointments to a naming committee for the Key Immersion Program at the ATS site, and acceptance of an Amazon donation for equity initiatives. The meeting also includes recognitions, superintendent announcements on Earth Day and mental health support, and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Revisions to SB Policy I-1.33 Instruction and retiring policies I-1.30 and I-1.31 Goals
• Revisions to SB Policy G-1.2 Staff Electronic Technologies Acceptable Use
• Appointments to Naming Committee for the Key Immersion Program at the ATS site
• Amazon Black History Month 2021 donation (funds for author Jason Reynolds virtual talk and No Place For Hate materials)
• Personnel actions including appointments, resignations, retirements, and classification specification changes

Work Session #2 with Advisory Council on Teaching and Learning -6 PM

The Arlington Public Schools Board will hold a virtual work session to review executive summaries from seven advisory committees. The agenda is procedural and covers reports on arts, gifted services, equity, world languages, math, student services, and social studies. No decisions will be made and no public comments will be accepted.

• Executive summaries from the Arts, Gifted Services, Equity & Excellence, World Languages, Math, Student Services, and Social Studies advisory committees
• Virtual meeting conducted via Microsoft Teams
• No public comment period scheduled

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - 2 PM

The Policy Subcommittee will meet virtually to discuss and provide feedback on revised and existing policies, including G-1.30 Goals, G-1.31 Human Resources Policies, G-2.4 Employee-Employer Communications, G-3.2.3.30 Employee Health and Dental Insurance, and I-7.2.5.30 Prevention, Intervention, and Remediation. They will also consider adopting VSBA model policies, discuss staffing over/under, and plan for a wave of policy adoptions scheduled for August.

• Board feedback on revised policies (no specific policies listed)
• Feedback on existing policies: G-1.30 Goals, G-1.31 Human Resources Policies, G-2.4 Human Relations, G-3.2.3.30 Employee Health and Dental Insurance, I-7.2.5.30 Prevention, Intervention, and Remediation
• Discussion of whether to adopt VSBA model policies
• Plan for wave of policies scheduled for August adoption
• Notification of upcoming PIP (Policy Implementation Procedure) revisions

Work Session #1 with Advisory Council on Teaching and Learning - 7 PM

The Arlington Public Schools Board will hold a virtual work session on April 15, 2021 at 7 PM. The session is open to the public but does not accept public comments. Advisory committees will present executive‑summary reports on English learners, special education, English/Language Arts, career and technical education, early childhood, school health, and science. No formal actions or votes are scheduled.

• Presentation of ACEL Executive Summary (March 2021)
• Presentation of ASEAC Executive Summary (March 2021)
• Presentation of ELAAC Executive Summary (March 2021)
• Presentation of CTAE Executive Summary (March 2021)
• Live stream available at https://www.apsva.us/school-board-meetings/school-board-work-sessions-meetings/

Closed Meeting - 5:15 PM

The Arlington Public Schools School Board convened a closed meeting to discuss Honored Citizen awards and personnel actions including appointments, salary changes, resignations, retirements, and reorganization requests. The board then voted to certify that only lawful exempt matters were discussed before adjourning.

• Consideration of Honored Citizen awards under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(11)
• Discussion of 5 appointments, 4 changes in position/salary, 8 resignations, 8 retirements, and 4 reorganization/reclassification requests
• Motion to convene in closed meeting carried unanimously
• Certification of closed meeting by Ms. O'Grady

Closed Meeting - CANCELLED

A closed meeting of the Arlington Public Schools board was scheduled for April 14, 2021 at 5:15 PM. The notice indicates the meeting was cancelled. Consequently, no agenda items will be discussed or decided.

School Board/County Board Joint Work Session - 3 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board and County Board hold a joint virtual work session to receive budget presentations from Superintendent Dr. Francisco Durán and County Manager Mark Schwartz. Advisory groups including the Teen Network Board and Partnership for Children, Youth and Families also present. No public comments are accepted; the meeting is livestreamed.

• Arlington Public Schools budget presentation by Superintendent Dr. Francisco Durán
• Arlington County Government budget presentation by County Manager Mark Schwartz
• Advisory group presentations from Teen Network Board and Partnership for Children, Youth and Families

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

The Arlington School Board approved a consent agenda including personnel actions, briefs on social studies and food services, CARES Act set-aside grants for summer academic academy, instructional delivery, facilities upgrades, special education services, and cleaning supplies, and revisions to Policy M-15 on swimming pools. The meeting opened with recognitions and superintendent announcements.

• Personnel actions: appointments, resignations, retirements across P/E, T, A, and Support Services scales
• CARES Act set-aside grants for Summer Academic Academy, Instructional Delivery Supports, Facilities Upgrade, Special Education Services, Cleaning Supplies
• Revisions to School Board Policy M-15 Swimming Pools approved
• Social Studies Brief presented as consent item
• Food Services Brief presented as consent item

Budget Work Session #5 - 6 PM

The Arlington Public Schools Board convenes a virtual budget work session. No public comments are accepted. Agendas and background materials are posted online. The meeting consists only of call to order and adjournment, with no specific action items listed.

• No specific agenda items provided; materials referenced in BoardDocs.

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - 2 PM

The Policy Subcommittee will meet virtually to discuss and provide feedback on a revised policy implementation procedure for the use of service animals in schools. They will also review two existing policies on summer and extended learning opportunities. No public comments are accepted.

• Board feedback on PIP K-11.1 PIP-1 Use of Service Animals in Schools
• Review of I-7.2.5.32 Summer Learning Opportunities policy
• Review of I-7.4.1.30 Extended Learning Opportunities policy
• Virtual meeting due to COVID-19 pandemic
• Meeting open to public but no comments accepted

Closed Meeting - 7:30 PM

The School Board convened a closed meeting to discuss and act on personnel matters. The agenda included 27 appointments, 3 changes in position/salary, 12 resignations, and 10 retirements across different employee scales. After the closed session, the board certified that only exempt matters were discussed and adjourned.

• Motion to convene closed meeting citing Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(1) for personnel discussions
• 27 appointments across P/E-scale, T-scale, A-scale, and Support Services
• 3 changes in position/salary (1 P/E-scale, 1 T-scale, 1 Support Services)
• 12 resignations (1 P/E, 5 T-scale, 1 A-scale, 5 Support Services)
• 10 retirements (1 P/E, 7 T-scale, 1 A-scale, 1 Support Services)

Committee of the Whole Meeting - 8 AM

This is a Committee of the Whole meeting of the Arlington Public Schools Board. The only listed items are Call to Order, receipt of meeting materials (the agenda itself), and Adjournment. No public comments are accepted, and no substantive decisions or discussions are indicated.

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - 9:30 AM

The School Board Policy Subcommittee will meet virtually to review and discuss five existing policies, including those on student progress and grading, prevention and remediation, homework, and financial management for construction and capital improvements. No public comments or votes are scheduled; the meeting is open to observe only.

• Review of policy I-7.2.3.34 on Communication - Student Progress, Program, and Grading
• Review of policy 7.2.5.30 on Prevention, Intervention, and Remediation
• Review of policy I-11.2 on Homework
• Review of policy M-3 on Financial Management – Financing Construction and Site Acquisition
• Review of policy M-4 on Financial Management - Capital Improvement Plan Financial Management

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

The Arlington Public Schools School Board met on March 25, 2021, to approve routine consent items and receive superintendent updates. The board adopted a single motion to approve past meeting minutes, personnel actions, and a student support brief. A key decision involved approving a revised Memorandum of Agreement with Arlington County for an underground stormwater facility at the Reed Site, increasing the project's total budget to $58,214,251. The board also reviewed changes to the New Elementary School at Reed Project due to Phase 2 stormwater improvements, which will affect site planning and capital funding for the district's new school.

• Memorandum of Agreement with Arlington County for an Underground Stormwater Management Facility at the Reed Site
• Revised project budget for the Reed Site facility increasing the grand total to $58,214,251
• Approval of past meeting minutes and personnel actions via consent agenda
• Updates on PreK-Grade 12 academic support and student services
• Changes to the New Elementary School at Reed Project due to Phase 2 stormwater improvements

Committee of the Whole Meeting - 6 PM

This is a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2022 budget. The meeting is open to the public but no comments are accepted. The agenda includes a single item: the FY 2022 budget document.

• Discussion of FY 2022 budget (no specific amounts provided in agenda)

Public Hearing - Superintendent's Proposed FY 2022 Budget - 8 PM

The Arlington School Board convenes a public hearing to receive community input on the Superintendent's proposed FY 2022 budget. The budget details are provided in an attached PDF. No board decisions are scheduled; this is solely a listening session.

• Public hearing on Superintendent's proposed FY 2022 Budget
• Meeting materials include the FY22 Supt Budget Public Hearing Statements.pdf (4,681 KB)

Budget Work Session #4 - 6 PM

The Arlington School Board holds its fourth budget work session to discuss the FY 2022 budget. Topics include reductions across schools, facilities and operations, administrative and information services, and other items as needed. The public can watch but not comment.

• Schools Reductions discussion
• Facilities and Operations review
• Administrative Services budget review
• Information Services budget review
• Other topics as needed

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - 2 PM

The Policy Subcommittee will hold a virtual meeting to discuss revisions to policies I-10.31 Counseling Crisis Management and J-13 Physical Interventions for Students in Crisis. They will also seek feedback on existing policies regarding student progress, prevention/intervention, homework, and capital improvement financial management. No votes or decisions are expected; the meeting is open to the public but no comments accepted.

• Feedback on revised policy I-10.31 Counseling Crisis Management
• Feedback on revised policy J-13 Physical Interventions for Students in Crisis
• Feedback on existing policy I-7.2.3.34 Communication - Student Progress, Program, and Grading
• Feedback on existing policy 7.2.5.30 Prevention, Intervention, and Remediation
• Feedback on existing policies M-3 and M-4 Financial Management (construction financing and capital improvement plan)

School Board Retreat - 5 - 8 PM

The Arlington Public Schools School Board convened for a retreat on March 18, 2021. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, meeting materials (with attachments), and adjournment. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed.

• No substantive agenda items; only procedural categories (CALL TO ORDER, MEETING MATERIALS, ADJOURNMENT)

Closed Meeting - 5:30 PM

The Arlington Public Schools Board voted to hold a closed meeting to consider personnel matters. The board approved an administrative transfer, several appointments, salary changes, resignations and retirements as recommended by the superintendent. The meeting was then certified as complying with Virginia open‑meeting law and adjourned.

• Motion to convene a closed meeting to consider 1 administrative transfer, 6 appointments, 5 position/salary changes, 5 resignations, and 10 retirements
• Approval of recommended personnel actions across P‑scale, T‑scale, A‑scale, and support services staff
• Certification that only law‑exempt public business was discussed in the closed session
• Adjournment of the closed meeting

Budget Work Session #3 - 6 PM

The Arlington School Board is meeting for Budget Work Session #3 to discuss the FY 2022 budget. Topics include the Department of Teaching and Learning, English Learners, Students with Disabilities, Summer School, Literacy, Content Office Needs, the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Office, new school costs, and enrollment projections. No public comments are accepted, and no votes are expected at this work session.

• Discussion of Department of Teaching and Learning
• Review of English Learners program funding
• Review of Students with Disabilities funding
• Discussion of New School Costs
• Review of Enrollment Projections

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

The Board will convene in closed meeting to discuss a personnel grievance, then hold a regular meeting with citizen comment and recognitions. Consent items include approval of six sets of minutes, a Technology 1:1 Update Brief, a Visual and Performing Arts Brief, and revisions to Policy F-7 Real Property. Monitoring items include a 2020-2021 School Year update and the FY 2021 Mid-Year Fiscal Monitoring Report.

• Closed meeting to discuss Grievance SY 21-02 under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(1)
• Consent agenda includes approval of minutes from six prior meetings
• Technology 1:1 Update Brief – Superintendent recommends approval
• Revisions to School Board Policy F-7 Real Property and its procedures (PIP-1, PIP-2)
• FY 2021 Mid-Year Fiscal Monitoring Report – Superintendent recommends approval

Budget Work Session #2 - 5 PM

The Arlington Public Schools Board is meeting virtually for Budget Work Session #2 to discuss FY2022 budget topics including compensation and human resources. The meeting is open to the public but no comments are accepted.

• Discussion of compensation for FY2022
• Discussion of human resources topics for FY2022
• Employee Advisory Groups meeting from 5-6 PM

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - 2 PM

The Arlington Public Schools Policy Subcommittee will meet virtually to provide feedback on four existing policies: Family and Community Engagement, Financial Management – Gifts to Employees, Staffing Requirements, and Charter Schools. The meeting is open to the public but does not accept comments.

• Discussion of Policy I-11.1 – Family and Community Engagement
• Discussion of Policy G-2.9 – Financial Management – Gifts to Employees
• Discussion of Policy G-3.9 – Staffing Requirements
• Discussion of Policy L-3 – Charter Schools
• Meeting held virtually due to COVID-19 pandemic

Closed Meeting - 5:15 PM

The Arlington Public Schools Board voted to convene a closed meeting to consider personnel actions. The board approved appointments, position and salary changes, resignations, a retirement, and a reclassification for staff across T-Scale, A-Scale, and Support Services categories. The meeting was then certified as complying with Virginia law and adjourned.

• Approved 4 T‑Scale appointments
• Approved 2 T‑Scale position/salary changes and 5 T‑Scale resignations
• Approved 1 A‑Scale appointment, 2 A‑Scale resignations, and 1 A‑Scale retirement
• Approved 1 Support Services appointment, 5 Support Services position/salary changes, and 1 Support Services resignation
• Approved reclassification of the Director of Strategic Outreach

Committee of the Whole Meeting - 7:00 PM

This is a procedural meeting of the Arlington Public Schools Committee of the Whole with no substantive items listed. The agenda consists only of call to order, review of meeting materials, and adjournment. No public comments are accepted.

School Board Meeting- Superintendent's Proposed FY2022 Budget 7:00 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board will receive a presentation on the Superintendent's Proposed FY2022 Budget during a virtual public meeting. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is an information item for discussion only.

• Superintendent's Proposed FY2022 Budget presentation

Budget Work Session #1 - Immediately following the Board Meeting

The Arlington School Board will convene a virtual budget work session immediately following the Board Meeting to discuss the FY 2022 budget. The session is open to the public but no comments will be accepted. Background materials and budget questions are posted on BoardDocs.

• Budget work session for FY 2022, with materials available on BoardDocs

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - 2 PM

The Policy Subcommittee will meet virtually to gather board feedback on five existing policies: leaving school grounds, prohibited substance use, no tobacco, no smoking, and reporting serious incidents. They will also discuss a policy implementation procedure process memo. No public comments are accepted.

• Board feedback on J-5.4 Leaving School Grounds policy
• Board feedback on J 6-3-6 Prohibited Substance Use policy
• Board feedback on J-6.3.8 No Tobacco Policy
• Board feedback on K-7.3 No Smoking Policy
• Board feedback on M-1 Reporting Serious Incidents policy

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

The School Board will consider consent items including personnel actions, a world languages brief, policy review, and a proposal for a local diagnostic assessment pilot for grades K-2. Monitoring includes a superintendent update on the 2020-2021 school year. Information items include a proposed name for the new elementary school at the Key site, revisions to Policy F-7 Real Property, and FY2022 CIP funding estimate for The Heights.

• Proposed name for new elementary school at Key site (information item)
• Revisions to School Board Policy F-7 Real Property (information item)
• The Heights FY2022 CIP estimate funding (information item)
• Proposal for local diagnostic assessment pilot for grades K-2 as alternative to PALS (consent item)
• Personnel actions including appointments, resignations, and retirements (consent item)

Closed Meeting - 5:15 PM

The School Board convened a closed meeting to discuss personnel actions: 8 appointments, 4 changes in position/salary, 1 reclassification request, 5 resignations, and 3 retirements. The board then certified that the closed session complied with Virginia law and adjourned. The meeting was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Motion to consider 8 appointments, 4 changes in position/salary, 1 reclassification request, 5 resignations, and 3 retirements in closed session
• Closed meeting authorized under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(1)
• Virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams due to COVID-19
• Certification that closed session discussions were limited to lawfully exempted matters
• Vote: motion carried 5-0

Closed Meeting - 6:30 PM

The Arlington Public Schools board convened a closed meeting on February 9, 2021, to discuss the performance of a public school employee. The board approved a motion to reconvene in an open session to certify the closed meeting and then adjourned. This agenda contains only procedural steps for a legally permitted closed session.

• Motion to convene a closed meeting under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(1)
• Certification of closed meeting proceedings in open session
• Adjournment of the February 9, 2021 meeting
• Virtual meeting format via Microsoft Teams

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - 2 PM

The School Board Policy Subcommittee will discuss and provide feedback on a first draft of revised Policy I-7.2.8 on instructional delivery options, with scheduled adoption in April 2021. They will also review several existing policies including the Strategic Plan, School Health Advisory Board, Student Advisory Board, Search and Seizure, and External Funding. The meeting is held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• First draft of revised Policy I-7.2.8 Instructional Delivery Options for feedback
• Review of existing Policy A-6.30 Strategic Plan
• Review of existing Policy B-3.6.34 School Health Advisory Board
• Review of existing Policy J-6.7 Search and Seizure
• Review of existing Policy D-15 External Funding - Commercial Activities

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

The Arlington Public Schools Board will adopt its consent agenda, approve a range of personnel actions, and authorize a temporary transfer of up to $7.65 million from the Capital Reserve to fund the 2021 School Moves Project. It will also adopt revised Internet policy and confirm several committee appointments. The meeting is held virtually due to the COVID‑19 pandemic and includes adopted Guidelines for public comment.

• Adoption of Guidelines for public comment (2‑minute speaker limit)
• Approval of personnel actions: appointments, position/salary changes, and resignations across P‑, T‑, A‑, and support services scales
• Temporary change to project funding: authorize transfer of up to $7.65 million to the 2021 School Moves Project
• Revision to School Board Policy M‑8 Internet
• Appointments to the new elementary school Reed Naming Committee

Committee of the Whole Meeting - 6:30 PM

The Arlington School Board will hold a virtual Committee of the Whole work session to discuss tuning of the Strategic Plan. The meeting is open to the public but no comments will be accepted. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Presentation and discussion on Strategic Plan Tuning

Closed Meeting - 5:15 PM

This agenda consists entirely of procedural boilerplate to convene, certify, and adjourn a closed meeting. The board approved the closed session to discuss seven appointments, five changes in position or salary, and five resignations under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(1). No public details or outcomes regarding these personnel matters are provided.

• Motion to convene a closed meeting for personnel actions
• Certification that only legally exempt public business was discussed
• Adjournment of the session
• Reference to Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(1) for legal authorization

Closed Meeting - 6:30 PM

The Arlington Public Schools School Board convened in a closed meeting to discuss the acquisition of real property for a public purpose, as permitted by Virginia law. The board then reconvened in open session to certify that only lawful matters were discussed. The meeting adjourned afterward.

• Closed meeting authorized under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(3) for real property acquisition
• Motion to convene in closed meeting carried unanimously by the five-member board
• Certification of closed meeting approved with no dissenting votes

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - 2 PM

The Policy Subcommittee will review and provide feedback on a revised policy regarding staff electronic technologies acceptable use, scheduled for adoption in April 2021. They will also give feedback on existing policies on counseling crisis management and community activities fund. The meeting is virtual due to COVID-19 and open to the public, but no comments are accepted.

• Board feedback on revised policy G-1.2 Staff Electronic Technologies Acceptable Use (scheduled adoption April 2021)
• Board feedback on existing policy I-10.31 Counseling Crisis Management
• Board feedback on existing policy D-1.33 Community Activities Fund
• Overview of upcoming policy review schedule
• PIP approval announcement

School Board Retreat - 9 AM - 2 PM

The Arlington School Board is convening a retreat to review internal governance documents, the 2018-2024 Strategic Plan, the 2021 Action Plan, and related materials. No formal votes or public comments are scheduled; the session is a working discussion.

• Review of APS School Board Way We Work Manual
• Discussion of 2018-2024 Strategic Plan (full and handout formats)
• Review of 2021 School Board Meetings schedule (Jan-Jun)
• Consideration of School Board 2021 Action Plan
• Trust handout and 8 Characteristics handout for retreat exercises

Committee of the Whole Meeting - 4:30 PM

The Arlington Public Schools Board will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to review elementary school capacity. The meeting is open to the public but public comments are not accepted. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed.

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

The Arlington School Board will consider a consent agenda including personnel actions, policy revisions, and appointments, followed by a monitoring update on the 2020-2021 school year. The main action item is approval of the proposed Middle School and High School Program of Studies. The meeting is held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Action on Middle School and High School Program of Studies
• Revisions to School Board Policy L-9 Accreditation of Schools
• Appointments to New Elementary School at Reed Naming Committee
• Appointment of Gianmaria Vanzulli to Advisory Committee on Transportation Choices
• Personnel actions including retirements, appointments, and resignations

Career Center After Action Analysis Work Session - 6:30 PM

The Arlington School Board convenes a virtual work session to review findings from the Career Center After Action Study and discuss future planning for the Career Center site. No public comments are accepted and no votes are taken.

• Presentation of findings from the Career Center After Action Study
• Discussion on future planning processes for the Career Center
• Reflections on the Career Center site

Closed Meeting - Personnel Actions

The School Board convened a closed meeting to consider specific personnel matters. These items included appointments, position or salary changes, resignations, and a retirement.

• 8 appointments
• 1 change in position/salary
• 7 resignations
• 1 retirement

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - 2 PM

The School Board Policy Subcommittee will meet virtually to provide feedback on revised and existing policies, including scheduled adoptions for policies on swimming pools, sexual misconduct prevention, social media use, overtime compensation, and discipline. The meeting is open to the public but no comments are accepted.

• M-15 Swimming Pools – scheduled adoption March 2021
• G-2.32 Prevention of Sexual Misconduct and Abuse – scheduled adoption June 2021
• G-1.4 Acceptable Use of Social Media – scheduled adoption June 2021
• J-7.4 Discipline – scheduled adoption August 2021
• J-6.8.1 Student Safety – Bullying-Harassment – resumption of revision work

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

The Arlington Public Schools Board met virtually on January 7, 2021 and considered a consent agenda covering several routine items. Items included approval of recent meeting minutes, personnel actions, revised liaison assignments, adoption of a Board Code of Conduct, and an amendment to Policy I‑7.2.30. The Board also voted to approve a Dominion Energy right‑of‑way agreement that grants a 25 × 10‑foot easement on the Langston School and Community Center property for a push brace supporting County Fire Station 8 construction. All consent items were adopted by a motion moved by Dr. Kanninen and seconded by David Priddy.

• Adopt minutes from November 30 2020 Policy Subcommittee, December 10 2020 Closed Meeting, and January 4 2021 Closed Meeting
• Approve personnel actions: 1 resignation, 7 appointments, 1 position/salary change, 1 appointment, 2 position/salary changes, 4 appointments, 1 position/salary change, 2 retirements
• Approve revised School Board Liaison Assignments for January–June 2021
• Adopt the School Board Code of Conduct
• Approve Dominion Energy Right of Way agreement for a 25 × 10‑foot easement at Langston School and Community Center

Closed Meeting - 5:15 PM

The Arlington Public Schools School Board convened a closed meeting to consider personnel matters, including 12 appointments, 4 changes in position/salary, 1 resignation, and 2 retirements, as authorized by Virginia Code. The meeting was held virtually due to COVID-19. After the closed session, the Board reconvened in open meeting to certify that only lawful matters were discussed. The Board then adjourned.

• 12 appointments considered in closed session
• 4 changes in position/salary considered
• 1 resignation and 2 retirements considered
• Motion to convene closed meeting carried unanimously (5-0)
• Certification of closed meeting carried unanimously