Arlington Public Schools public meetings in 2022

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

The School Board will vote on a proposed change order for Washington Gas for The Heights Building Phase I. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes, personnel actions, appointments to advisory committees, an alternative accreditation plan for Arlington Community High School, and a grievance. A security update will be presented. Public comment on non-agenda items is also scheduled.

• Vote on Washington Gas change order for Heights Phase I (dollar amount not specified in agenda)
• Approval of alternative accreditation plan for Arlington Community High School
• Appointments to School Board Advisory Committees including ACTL and JFAC
• Personnel actions: appointments, changes, resignations, retirements
• Security update presentation by Chief Operating Officer

The School Board approved the revised option 2 calendar for the 2023-24 school year, which includes 180 instructional days and an 8-day winter break. The Board also approved a change order for gas services at Heights Phase I and adopted a consent agenda covering personnel actions and previous meeting minutes.

• Adopted revised option 2 calendar for 2023-24 School Year (3-2)
• Approved $112,276.04 change order for Washington Gas at Heights Phase I (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including personnel actions and previous minutes (5-0)
• Approved Arlington Community High School Alternative Accreditation Plan (via consent)
• Approved Grievance #G-SY22-LP-BC-09 (via consent)

Work Session on the Virtual Learning Program 5:30 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board is holding a work session to discuss the Virtual Learning Program (VLP), including an overview, research on models, programmatic need and demand, and next steps. No public comments will be accepted.

• Overview of Virtual Learning in APS
• Research on Virtual Learning Models
• Programmatic need and demand for VLP
• Next steps for the program
• Presentation file: VLP Work Session Presentation December 2022

The Arlington School Board held a work session to review the development of a new Virtual Learning Program (VLP). After discussing program options and student needs, the Board directed the Superintendent to move forward with Option B, which focuses on interim measures for medically fragile students and families.

• Directed Superintendent to move forward with Option B regarding the Virtual Learning Program

Closed Meeting (5:30 PM) and Work Session on Enrollment and Capacity Planning (6:30 PM)

The School Board will convene a closed meeting at 5:30 PM to address personnel actions (12 appointments, 5 position/salary changes, 1 classification specification, 3 resignations, 4 resignations with prejudice, 2 retirements) and a grievance determination (G-SY22-LP-BC-09). At 6:30 PM, the Board will hold a public work session on enrollment and capacity planning, covering projections and short- and long-term planning. The work session is open to the public but no comments are accepted. An action item on appointments to the Joint Facilities Advisory Commission was removed from the agenda.

• Closed meeting for personnel actions including 12 appointments, 5 position/salary changes, and resignations/retirements
• Closed meeting to discuss and decide grievance G-SY22-LP-BC-09
• Work session on enrollment projections and short- and long-term capacity planning
• Appointments to Joint Facilities Advisory Commission (JFAC) removed from the agenda

The Board conducted a work session to review enrollment projections and capacity planning processes. No formal policy decisions were made during the open session, which focused on how data informs the budget and Capital Improvement Plan.

• Approved motion to convene closed meeting for personnel matters (4-0)
• Approved certification of closed meeting legality (4-0)

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - 4 PM

The School Board Policy Subcommittee will review first drafts of four policies: F-2 Facilities and Operations Goals, I-9.1.5 Exemplary Projects, I-11.5.2.30 High School Credit at the Middle School, and J-5.3.1 Homeless Education Services. They will also consider a revision schedule for January 2023 through March 2024. The meeting is open to the public but no comments will be accepted.

• Jan 2023-Mar 2024 Revision Schedule
• 1st Draft of F-2 Goals (Facilities and Operations Goals)
• 1st Draft of I-9.1.5 Exemplary Projects
• 1st Draft of I-11.5.2.30 High School Credit at the Middle School
• 1st Draft of J-5.3.1 Homeless Education Services

The subcommittee reviewed first draft revisions for policies regarding facilities goals, exemplary projects, middle school high school credit, and homeless education services. The members also discussed the policy revision schedule through March 2024. No final votes or decisions were recorded.

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

The Arlington School Board will hold a Committee of the Whole session at 5:30 PM to discuss the construction process and estimating project costs, including capital improvement plans. At the 7:00 PM regular meeting, the board will consider consent items: a calendar change making April 21, 2023 a non-school day for Eid al Fitr, personnel actions, amendments to purchasing and instructional resources policies, and appointments to advisory committees. The board will also hear public comment and announcements.

• Committee of the Whole discussion on construction costs and capital improvement plan
• Calendar change: April 21, 2023 becomes non-school day for Eid al Fitr
• Amendments to purchasing policy D-10.1 and instructional resources policy I-9.1
• Personnel actions including appointments and resignations across P/E, T, A, and Support Services scales
• Appointments to Advisory Council on Teaching & Learning (Amy E. Graham) and other committees

The School Board adopted a consent agenda that included personnel actions, policy updates, and a change to the school calendar. The Board also held a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss capital improvement project funding and Policy F-5.7.

• Approved adjustment to 2022-2023 school calendar making April 21, 2023, a non-school day (5-0)
• Approved amendments to School Board Policy D-10.1 Purchasing (5-0)
• Approved amendments to School Board Policy I-9.1 Selection of Instructional Resources (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including various personnel appointments, salary changes, and resignations (5-0)
• Approved minutes for seven meetings held in June 2022 (5-0)

Closed Meeting on Personnel Actions and Work Session #1 the Advisory Committee on Teaching and Learning (ACTL)

The Arlington Public Schools Board held a closed meeting to consider up to 22 appointments, nine position or salary changes, eight resignations and six resignations with prejudice, and the motion carried. The board then certified that the closed meeting complied with Virginia law. In a public work session, the Advisory Committee on Teaching and Learning presented recommendations on science, mathematics, gifted services, world languages, and special education.

• Approval of 22 appointments, 9 position/salary changes, 8 resignations, and 6 resignations with prejudice
• Certification of the closed meeting under Virginia Code §2.2-3712(D)
• Recommendation to hire 34 Math Interventionists and add 7.5 FTE for a full-time Mathematics Coach at each elementary school
• Recommendation to unfreeze funding for a second full-time Teacher Specialist in the Gifted Services Office
• Recommendation for new curriculum frameworks for Latin, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese and funding for a Spanish resource adoption in 2023

The Board convened a closed session to consider personnel actions and a work session with the Advisory Council on Teaching and Learning. Five committees presented recommendations regarding curriculum, resources, and staffing. No formal votes were taken on the committee recommendations during this session.

• Approved motion to convene closed meeting for personnel actions (4-0)
• Certified that only lawful public business was discussed in closed session (5-0)

School Board Annual Legislative Meeting - 8:30 AM

The School Board is meeting to discuss and potentially adopt its 2023 Legislative Package. The package outlines the board's legislative priorities for the upcoming year. The agenda includes presentations and discussion on the proposed package.

• Discussion and potential adoption of the 2023 Legislative Package

The School Board met with Virginia Delegates and Senators to present proposed 2023 Legislative Positions. The meeting included discussions on the VDOE history and social science curriculum and the political climate's impact on public education. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - 4 PM

The Arlington Public Schools Policy Subcommittee will meet to review and discuss proposed policy implementation procedures (PIPs) and draft policies. Items include a new PIP on transgender and gender diverse employees, updates to board liaison procedures, internal audit policy, and student ID badge requirements. The meeting is open to the public but does not accept comments.

• G-2.30 PIP-2 Transgender and Gender Diverse Employees (New PIP)
• B-2.1.33 PIP-1 Board Liaisons
• D-9 (M-17) Internal Audit policy draft
• M-11 Student ID Badges (Cards) policy draft

The subcommittee met to discuss revisions to policies regarding internal audits and student ID badges. Members also discussed procedures for board liaisons and a proposed procedure for transgender and gender diverse employees. No formal decisions or votes were recorded.

Work Session on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) - 5:30 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board will hold a work session on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), open to the public but without public comments. The agenda includes an overview of SEL, a new survey for the 2022-23 school year, results from a CASEL audit, and next steps or recommendations. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled.

• Presentation of SEL Powerpoint with overview and survey results
• Discussion of CASEL audit findings
• Review of SEL expectations for the 2022-23 school year
• Outline of next steps and recommendations

The Arlington School Board reviewed presentations on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) standards, survey results, and a stipend pilot program for SEL Lead positions. No formal votes or policy changes were decided during this work session.

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

The School Board will consider awarding a construction contract for entrance renovations at Taylor Elementary School and Williamsburg Middle School, and will vote on a consent agenda that includes amendments to Policy G-2.32 on prevention of sexual misconduct, personnel actions, and appointments to advisory committees. A monitoring presentation on operational efficiency is also scheduled.

• Action item: construction contract award for Taylor Elementary and Williamsburg Middle School entrance renovations
• Consent item: amendments to School Board Policy G-2.32 Prevention of Sexual Misconduct and Abuse
• Consent item: personnel actions including appointments, resignations, and terminations across multiple pay scales
• Consent item: appointments to advisory committees (FAC, ACTL, APCYF, SHAB)
• Consent item: approval of minutes from previous meetings (October 2022 and May 2022)

The School Board approved construction contracts for entrance renovations at Taylor Elementary and Williamsburg Middle School. The Board also approved a change order for architecture and engineering fees regarding the Arlington Career Center project.

• Awarded $1,271,897 contract for Taylor Elementary School renovations to The Matthews Group, Inc. (5-0)
• Awarded $1,975,018 contract for Williamsburg Middle School renovations to The Matthews Group, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $8.82 million project budget for renovations at Gunston, Wakefield, Taylor, and Williamsburg (5-0)
• Approved $10,938,295 change order for Arlington Career Center Contract 27FY17 (5-0)
• Established Arlington Career Center contract amount not to exceed $13,410,459.36 (5-0)
• Adopted amendments to School Board Policy G-2.32 Prevention of Sexual Misconduct and Abuse (5-0)
• Appointed Jerome Fleming as Supervisor of Social Studies (5-0)

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - 2 PM

The Arlington School Board Policy Subcommittee will meet to review and discuss several policy proposals, including a retention bonus program for school bus drivers, amendments to purchasing and instructional resource selection policies, and a first draft of financial management for construction and site acquisition. No public comments are accepted. The subcommittee will not take final action; it prepares recommendations for the full School Board.

• G-3.2.1 PIP-5: School Bus Driver Retention Bonuses
• D-10.1: Amendment to Purchasing policy
• I-9.1: Amendment to Selection of Instructional Resources policy
• M-3: First draft of Financial Management – Financing Construction and Site Acquisition

The subcommittee met to discuss amendments to policies regarding purchasing, instructional resources, and financial management for construction and site acquisition. The group also discussed retiring the school bus driver retention bonus procedure and the membership section of the School Board Advisory Committees policy. No formal decisions or votes were recorded.

Closed Meeting on Personnel Actions and Consultation with Legal Counsel on Matters Regarding Legal Advice Related to Collective Bargaining- 5:30 PM

The Arlington Public Schools School Board convened a closed meeting to consider personnel actions including appointments, terminations, and resignations, and to consult with legal counsel regarding collective bargaining. The board voted unanimously to close the meeting and later certified that only exempted matters were discussed.

• Up to 14 appointments, 2 changes in position/salary, 4 resignations, 3 retirements, 4 terminations, and 6 resignations with prejudice considered
• Consultation with legal counsel on collective bargaining matters
• Motion carried 4-0 with one member absent

The Board convened a closed meeting to consider personnel actions and receive legal advice regarding collective bargaining. The minutes record the motion to enter the closed session and the subsequent certification of the meeting, but do not list specific outcomes of the personnel considerations.

• Approved motion to convene closed meeting for personnel and legal counsel (4-0)
• Approved certification that only lawfully exempted business was discussed (3-0)

Work Session on English Learners - 5:30 PM (Open to the Public)

The School Board will hold a work session to discuss the Office of English Learners' five-year plan, a Department of Justice settlement agreement, and federal monitoring results. No votes or public comments are taken.

• Overview of English Learner population
• Department of Justice Settlement Agreement
• Office of English Learners Five-Year Plan
• VDOE Federal Program Monitoring for Title III
• Support for Increased EL Student Achievement

The School Board held a work session to review services for approximately 9,400 English Learners (EL). Staff presented on assessment tools, DOJ settlement requirements, and the development of a five-year plan. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

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

The School Board met on October 27, 2022, at Syphax Education Center. They convened a closed meeting to discuss a public school employee's performance. The board approved a consent agenda including personnel actions, a grant for an Artificial Intelligence Club at Arlington Career Center, appointments to advisory committees, and recognition of the Arlington School Administrators as exclusive representative for administrative personnel bargaining. Public comment was also heard.

• Closed meeting on performance of a public school employee (motion carried).
• Personnel actions: 12 T-scale appointments, retirements, terminations.
• Grant from Washington Forrest Foundation for Artificial Intelligence Club at Arlington Career Center.
• Appointments to School Board Advisory Committees (ACTL, APCYF, ASEAC, BAC, SHAB).
• Recognition of Arlington School Administrators as exclusive representative for administrative bargaining.

The School Board approved revised educational specifications for the Arlington Career Center project and directed staff to begin the Use Permit phase. The Board also certified the Arlington School Administrators (ASA) as the exclusive representative for administrative personnel bargaining.

• Approved revised Base and Alternative Educational Specifications for Arlington Career Center (dated Sept 15, 2022)
• Directed staff to proceed into the Use Permit phase for Arlington Career Center
• Certified Arlington School Administrators (ASA) as exclusive representative for administrative personnel bargaining
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from five previous meetings (5-0)
• Approved personnel actions including 18 appointments, 6 retirements, 2 terminations, and 4 resignations (5-0)
• Approved grant for Artificial Intelligence Club at Arlington Career Center
• Approved appointments to School Board Advisory Committees
• Adopted motion to convene and certify closed meeting regarding employee performance (5-0)

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - 4 PM

The School Board Policy Subcommittee is meeting to discuss and review several policies, including amendments to the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct and Abuse policy and first drafts of policies on community activities funds, financial management, social media use, student fees, and county services. No public comments are accepted. The meeting is open to the public.

• Amendment to G-2.32 Prevention of Sexual Misconduct and Abuse
• First draft of D-1.33 Community Activities Fund
• First draft of D-2.31 Financial Management-Revenue Sharing
• First draft of J-14 Student Fees, Fines and Charges
• Review of D-9 Internal Audit Policy

The subcommittee reviewed amendments to Policy G-2.32 regarding the prevention of sexual misconduct and abuse. Members also discussed changes to the internal audit policy and feedback on five other district policies. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded.

• Reviewed amendments to Policy G-2.32 Prevention of Sexual Misconduct and Abuse
• Discussed changes to Policy D-9 Internal Audit Policy
• Discussed feedback on Policy D-1.33 Community Activities Fund
• Discussed feedback on Policy D-2.31 Financial Management-Revenue Sharing
• Discussed feedback on Policy G-1.4 Acceptable Use of Social Media
• Discussed feedback on Policy J-14 Student Fees, Fines and Charges
• Discussed feedback on Policy M-5 Financial Management-Services Provided to County Offices

Audit Committee Meeting - 12:30 PM

The Arlington Public Schools Audit Committee will meet to discuss the job description for an Internal Audit Director. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is a discussion-only session open to the public without public comment.

• Review of Internal Audit Director job description and qualifications

The Audit Committee met to discuss the classification specification for the Director of Internal Audit position. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Closed Meeting and Work Session on Early Childhood - 6:30 PM (Work Session Open to the Public)

The board will first hold a closed meeting for personnel actions, then a public work session on early childhood Pre-K programs, including enrollment demographics, instructional focus, and provider coordination. No public comments are accepted during the work session.

• Closed meeting to consider 18 appointments, 4 changes in position/salary, 3 resignations, 4 retirements, 2 terminations, and 3 resignations with prejudice
• Certification of closed meeting pursuant to Virginia Code
• Work session on Early Childhood Programs: Pre-Kindergarten
• Discussion of 2022–2023 enrollment and demographics (as of 9/30)

The Arlington School Board conducted a work session to review Pre-K enrollment, demographics, and curriculum. No substantive decisions were made; the session served as an educational update on program direction and assessment data.

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

The Arlington Public Schools Board met on October 13, 2022, to address a grievance of dismissal in closed session, which it denied. In open session, the Board approved consent items including past meeting minutes, personnel actions, and civic association liaison assignments. The Board also approved amendments to policies G-2.4 and G-3.2.1 and authorized the Richmond Teacher Residency program.

• Closed session decision to deny grievance # SY-22-06-02-8S and affirm Superintendent's dismissal recommendation
• Approval of amendments to School Board Policies G-2.4 and G-3.2.1
• Authorization of the Richmond Teacher Residency program for teacher recruitment and retention
• Approval of personnel actions across T-scale, P/E-scale, A-scale, and support services
• Assignment of School Board member liaisons to civic associations

The School Board voted to deny grievance # SY-22-06-02-8S and uphold the Superintendent's recommendation for dismissal. The Board also approved a consent agenda including personnel actions and policy amendments. Various community members provided public comment on topics including collective bargaining and student support.

• Denied grievance # SY-22-06-02-8S and affirmed recommendation for dismissal (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from multiple 2022 meetings (5-0)
• Approved personnel actions: 27 appointments, 7 changes in position/salary, 8 resignations, and 1 retirement
• Adopted amendment to School Board Policy G-2.4 Human Relations-Employee-Employer Communications
• Approved School Board Member Civic Association Liaison Assignments

Work Session on Student Climate, Culture, and Responses to Student Behavior - 6:30 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board will convene a closed meeting at 5:30 PM to discuss personnel actions including appointments, changes in position, and resignations, followed by a work session at 6:30 PM on student climate, culture, and responses to student behavior. The work session is open to the public but no comments will be accepted. The agenda includes student voices, updates from last year, and actions to enhance school climate.

• Closed meeting on personnel actions including 27 appointments, 7 changes in position/salary, 8 resignations, 1 retirement, 1 termination
• Certification of closed meeting by board vote (4-0, one absent)
• Work session on student climate, culture, and responses to student behavior

The Board conducted a work session featuring student perspectives and updates from the Office of School Climate and Culture. Discussions focused on restorative justice, implicit bias training, and the role of School Safety Coordinators. No formal policy decisions were made during the open session.

• Approved motion to enter closed meeting for personnel matters (4-0)
• Approved motion to certify closed meeting compliance (4-0)

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

The School Board will convene a closed meeting at 5:30 PM to discuss plans to protect public safety and personnel matters, citing Virginia Code exemptions. The regular open meeting at 7 PM will consider a consent agenda including approval of minutes, personnel actions, revisions to nondiscrimination and internet privacy policies, and appointments to advisory committees.

• Closed meeting to discuss public safety vulnerabilities and personnel matters
• Personnel actions: resignations, appointments, retirements across multiple pay scales
• Revisions to School Board Policy A-3 Nondiscrimination and Policy K-2.5 Internet Privacy
• Appointments to advisory committees: ACTL, FAC, ASEAC, BAC, SHAB
• Approval of minutes from several prior meetings

The School Board adopted several new and revised policies via a consent agenda. The Board also approved various personnel actions and appointed a new Director of Curriculum and Instruction. Additionally, the Board reaffirmed its support for transgender students in response to proposed state model policies.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Adopted revisions to Policy A-3 Nondiscrimination and K-2.5 Internet Privacy
• Adopted amendments to Policy B-3.6.30 School Board Advisory Committees and M-15 Aquatics Facilities and Programs
• Adopted new Policy D-9.1 Reporting Per Pupil Costs
• Adopted new Policy K-12 Judicial Review
• Appointed Kerri Hirsch as Director of Curriculum and Instruction
• Approved personnel actions including 28 appointments and 9 resignations
• Certified that only lawful public business was discussed in closed session (5-0)

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - 4:15 PM

The Arlington Public Schools Policy Subcommittee will meet to review and discuss proposed amendments and first-draft policies, including policies on school-police relations, financial management, and employee-employer communications. The meeting is open to the public but does not accept public comments. Items include a revision schedule for October 2022 through December 2023 and several specific policy changes.

• K-14.1.31 School and Police Relations policy (1st draft)
• G-3.2.1 Salary amendment
• D-1.31 Financial Management-Budget Savings (1st draft)
• D-2.30 to D-2.36 Financial Management policies (1st drafts)
• G-2.4 Human Relations-Employee-Employer Communications (other item)

The subcommittee met to discuss amendments to salary and human relations policies. Members provided feedback on draft revisions regarding financial management, juvenile court cooperation, and police relations. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded.

Closed Meeting on Personnel and Determination of Grievances - 5:30 PM

The Arlington Public Schools Board held a closed meeting to address personnel matters. Members approved a motion to consider up to 28 appointments, four position or salary changes, eight resignations, two resignations with prejudice, two retirements, and several employee grievances. The Board also certified that only matters exempt from open‑meeting requirements were discussed.

• Consideration of up to 28 staff appointments
• Four changes in position or salary
• Eight resignations and two resignations with prejudice
• Two retirements
• Review of several employee grievances

The Arlington School Board convened in a closed meeting to consider personnel matters, including appointments, resignations, and grievances. The board voted to certify that only lawfully exempted public business was discussed during the session.

• Approved motion to convene closed meeting to consider personnel and grievance matters (4-0)
• Approved certification that only lawfully exempted public business was discussed (4-0)

Closed Meeting - 5:30 PM and School Board Meeting- 7:00 PM (Open to the Public)

The School Board will first hold a closed meeting for personnel actions, then convene an open meeting to decide on consent items and action items. Key business includes adopting the 2022-2023 School Board Priorities, approving a one-time donation from Amazon/Clark Construction, and ratifying personnel actions involving 71 appointments, 20 position/salary changes, and multiple resignations and terminations.

• Adoption of School Board 2022-2023 Priorities
• Approval of personnel actions: 71 appointments, 20 changes in position/salary, 12 resignations, 11 resignations with prejudice, 2 retirements, 2 terminations
• One-time donation from Amazon/Clark Construction for Arlington Career Center (no dollar amount specified)
• Deed of resubdivision, vacation, dedication, and rededication for Long Branch Elementary (33 N Fillmore St)
• Start of School Update for 2022-2023

The School Board adopted its priorities for the 2022-2023 school year and approved a consent agenda including various personnel changes and a donation for the Arlington Career Center. The Board also held a closed session to consider numerous personnel appointments and terminations.

• Adopted School Board 2022-2023 Priorities (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from seven previous meetings (5-0)
• Approved personnel actions: 71 appointments, 20 changes in position/salary, 12 resignations, 11 resignations with prejudice, 2 retirements, and 2 terminations
• Approved donation from Amazon/Clark Construction for solar and wind power energy training system at Arlington Career Center
• Closed meeting to consider personnel matters adopted (4-0)

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - 4 PM

The School Board Policy Subcommittee will discuss amendments to policies on School Board Advisory Committees and Aquatics Facilities and Programs, as well as new policies on Reporting Per Pupil Costs and Judicial Review. They will also provide feedback on the existing Student ID Badges policy. No public comments are accepted.

• B-3.6.30 School Board Advisory Committees (amendment)
• M-15 Aquatics Facilities and Programs (amendment)
• D-9.1 Reporting Per Pupil Costs (new policy)
• K-12 Judicial Review (new policy)
• M-11 Student ID Badges (existing policy feedback)

The subcommittee discussed amendments to policies regarding advisory committees and aquatics facilities. Members reviewed new policies for reporting per pupil costs and judicial review to comply with Virginia Code. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded.

• Discussed amendments to Policy B-3.6.30 School Board Advisory Committees
• Discussed amendments to Policy M-15 Aquatics Facilities and Programs
• Discussed new Policy D-9.1 Reporting Per Pupil Costs
• Discussed new Policy K-12 Judicial Review
• Provided feedback on Policy M-11 Student ID Badges
• Reviewed proposed schedule for policy review

Closed Meeting on the Determination of Grievances and Consultation with Legal Counsel- 5:30 PM

The School Board convened a closed meeting to discuss grievances and consult with legal counsel. The board voted 5-0 to deny grievance SY-22-07-1 and affirm the decision below. The meeting was certified as complying with Virginia's open meeting laws.

• Motion to convene closed meeting under VA Code §§ 2.2-3711(A)(1), (7), (8)
• Motion to deny grievance SY-22-07-1 and affirm decision below (carried 5-0)
• Certification that closed meeting complied with Virginia law

The Arlington School Board met in a closed session to discuss legal matters and grievances. Following the session, the Board voted to deny three specific grievances and authorized staff to take necessary actions based on the closed session discussions.

• Denied grievance SY-22-07-1 and affirmed the decision below (5-0)
• Denied grievance SY-22-07-2 and affirmed the decision below (5-0)
• Adopted Hearing Officer's recommendations, denied grievance SY22-06-2, and affirmed the decision below (5-0)
• Authorized staff to take all actions necessary as recommended and discussed in closed session (5-0)

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

The board discussed an academic performance update as a monitoring item, approved a consent agenda including personnel actions (e.g., 133 appointments, 36 changes in position/salary) and revisions to several school board policies, and reviewed proposed 2022-23 priorities. A closed meeting was held to consider personnel matters.

• Academic Performance Update (monitoring report)
• Revisions to policies B-3.6.37, B-4.4, E-4.3.30, E-4.3.31, E-5.1, G-3.14.30, G-3.14.31, I-5, and I-8.2 approved on consent
• Personnel actions: 133 appointments, 36 changes in position/salary, 18 resignations, 5 resignations with prejudice, 2 retirements, 2 terminations
• Special project funding from Amazon-Clark Construction for solar and wind power trainee (removed from agenda)
• School Board 2022-23 Priorities presented as information item

The School Board adopted a consent agenda that included various personnel appointments, resignations, and retirements. The Board also approved revisions to nine school board policies covering electronic participation, equipment use, transportation, and class size.

• Approved consent agenda including personnel actions (5-0)
• Approved revisions to policies B-3.6.37, B-4.4, E-4.3.30, E-4.3.31, E-5.1, G-3.14.30, G-3.14.31, I-5, and I-8.2 (5-0)
• Appointed Dustin Barnes as Principal, Tuckahoe Elementary School
• Appointed Dr. Dimar Brown as Director, Talent Acquisition and Management
• Appointed Sarah Putman as Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction
• Appointed Matt Thompson as Labor Relations Specialist
• Appointed Erin Wales-Smith as Assistant Principal, Claremont Elementary School
• Certified that only lawful public business was discussed in closed session (4-0)

School Board – Cabinet Retreat

This is a procedural retreat where the School Board and Cabinet discuss working norms, preview the academic vision, review board priorities for 2022-2023, and plan implementation of the strategic plan. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Review and consensus on School Board Priorities for 2022-2023
• Preview of academic vision and messaging for 2022-2023
• Plan for implementation of the Strategic Plan
• Discussion of working norms and team building

School Board Meeting- 7 p.m. (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board will consider approving a $631,200 architectural and engineering fee for HVAC replacement at Barcroft Elementary. The board also plans to adopt a consent agenda that includes numerous personnel actions, the 2022-2023 Emergency Preparedness Management Plan, termination of two members from the Facilities Advisory Council, and appointments to the Advisory Council on Teaching and Learning. A virtual learning program update will be presented for monitoring.

• Action on $631,200 HVAC replacement architectural and engineering fee for Barcroft Elementary
• Approval of 2022-2023 Emergency Preparedness Management Plan
• Personnel actions: 79 appointments, 22 changes in position/salary, 17 resignations, 2 retirements, 1 resignation with prejudice
• Termination of Brandy Clinkscale and Alex Seleznyov from the Advisory Council on School Facilities and Capital Programs (FAC)
• Appointments to the Advisory Council on Teaching and Learning (ACTL) — Chair Bethany Zecher Sutton, Vice Chair Jenny Roahen Rizzo, Secretary Anne Paris

The School Board approved an architecture and engineering team fee for the Barcroft HVAC replacement project. The Board also adopted a consent agenda covering various personnel actions and committee appointments. Members received updates on the Virtual Learning Program and proposed policy revisions.

• Approved $631,200 architecture and engineering fee for CMTA for Barcroft HVAC replacement (4-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including July 1 and July 19, 2022 minutes (4-0)
• Approved personnel actions: 76 appointments, 22 changes in position/salary, 27 resignations, and 2 retirements (4-0)
• Approved Emergency Preparedness Management Plan (4-0)
• Approved termination of membership to the Advisory Council on School Facilities and Capital Programs (4-0)
• Approved appointments to the Advisory Council on Teaching and Learning (4-0)
• Appointed Dr. Kevon Bruce as Director of Counseling at Gunston Middle School (4-0)

Policy Review Team and Policy Subcommittee Retreat - 8 AM

The Policy Review Team and School Board Policy Subcommittee will review second drafts of several policies, including retiring Telecommunications on School Property policy. They will also consider code changes to T-Scale and P-Scale evaluations, and review Policy Implementation Procedures (PIPs) for advisory committees. The retreat will discuss process improvements and scheduling for the upcoming school year.

• Retirement of policy E-4.3.31 Telecommunications on School Property (2nd draft)
• Review of E-4.3.30 Use of School Equipment and E-5.1 Student Transportation Services (2nd drafts)
• Code changes to G-3.14.30 T-Scale Evaluation and G-3.14.31 P-Scale Evaluation
• Review of 15 Policy Implementation Procedures (PIPs) for various advisory committees
• Discussion of policy process improvements and 2022-23 operations

The School Board Policy Subcommittee and Policy Review Team met to review policies scheduled for presentation to the School Board in August. The group discussed various policies, internal audit revisions, and Policy Implementation Procedures. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes.

School Board Meeting - 7 p.m. (Open to the Public)

The School Board first convened a closed meeting to discuss personnel actions, then opened the regular meeting and approved a consent agenda. That consent agenda included approval of minutes from previous meetings, personnel actions (73 appointments, 21 changes in position/salary, 10 resignations, 1 retirement), a letter of agreement for the David M. Brown Planetarium, appointments to advisory councils, a student transfer appeal, and Medicaid FY23 budget forms.

• 73 appointments, 21 changes in position/salary, 10 resignations, and 1 retirement across multiple pay scales
• Friends of Arlington’s David M. Brown Planetarium Letter of Agreement for 2022-23
• Appointments to Budget Advisory Council (BAC), Advisory Council on School Facilities and Capital Programs (FAC), and Advisory Council on Teaching and Learning (ACTL)
• Student Administrative Transfer Appeal SY 2022-08
• Medicaid FY23 Special Project & Budget Forms approval

The School Board adopted a consent agenda that approved numerous personnel appointments, salary changes, and resignations. The Board also approved the nomination of Dr. Kanninen for a regional award and appointed two directors. No other substantive action items were decided.

• Approved consent agenda including personnel actions and previous meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved nomination of Dr. Kanninen for VSBA regional School Board Member of the Year Award
• Appointed Paige Tucker as Director, Talent Acquisition and Management
• Appointed Dr. Darrell Sampson as Executive Director of Student Services
• Approved Medicaid FY23 Special Project & Budget forms
• Approved Allovue Financial Equity Analysis Grant
• Approved Friends of Arlington’s David M. Brown Planetarium Letter of Agreement

Closed Meeting - 9 AM and Organizational Meeting and Board Meeting - 10:30 AM

The School Board met in closed session to discuss personnel actions including 21 appointments, 21 changes in position/salary, and 30 resignations. In the open organizational meeting, the board elected Reid Goldstein as chair and Cristina Diaz-Torres as vice chair for the upcoming school year, adopted the code of conduct, and approved administrative items such as meeting schedules and pay dates.

• Closed meeting on personnel actions: 21 appointments, 21 changes, 30 resignations
• Election of Reid Goldstein as Chair and Cristina Diaz-Torres as Vice Chair
• Adoption of School Board Code of Conduct
• Appointment of Claudia Mercado as Clerk and Carmen Mejia as Deputy Clerk
• Adoption of schedule of board meetings and pay dates for 2022-2023

Closed Meeting on Personnel Actions & Grievability Determination - 5:30 PM

The School Board convened a closed meeting to discuss personnel actions and grievability determinations. After reconvening in open session, the Board voted unanimously to find grievances SY22-06-1, 3, and 4 (MB, BP, EN) non-grievable and authorized the chair to issue a letter to that effect.

• Convened closed meeting under Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(1) to discuss personnel and grievability
• Found grievances SY22-06-1, 3, and 4 non-grievable in a 5-0 vote
• Authorized chair to issue letter confirming non-grievable status
• Certified closed meeting complied with Virginia law

Closed Meeting - 5:30 p.m. and School Board Meeting- 7:00 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board will convene a closed meeting to discuss personnel actions and a student transfer appeal, then hold an open meeting to adopt consent items. Consent items include approvals of numerous personnel actions, a first amendment to a license agreement for the Quincy Site (Buck property) modifying parking arrangements with the county, and revisions to several School Board policies.

• Closed meeting to consider 45 appointments, 48 position/salary changes, 55 resignations, 5 retirements, and 1 termination (personnel actions)
• First Amendment to License Agreement for Quincy Site (1439 Quincy) modifying parking location and reduction terms with Arlington County
• Revisions to School Board Policies B-3.6.36 (School Plan Advisory Committees) and C-30 (Superintendent Advisory Committees)
• Revisions to School Board Policy E-5.30 (School Board Owned Vehicles) and associated procedure implementation plans
• Revisions to policies I-7.2.3.31 (Communication about Systemwide Instructional Program), I-7.2.3.34 (Communication-Student Progress), and I-11.2 (Homework)

Closed Meeting - 5:30 PM

The Arlington Public Schools Board will vote to start a closed meeting to discuss a public school employee’s performance, as authorized by Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(1). After the closed session, the Board will certify the meeting and then adjourn.

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

Public Hearing on the FY 2023-32 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) - 7:00 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2023-32 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The board will also receive information on revisions to several school board policies, including those on advisory committees, communication, homework, and student interviewing.

• Public hearing on the FY 2023-32 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Revisions to policies on School Plan Advisory Committees and Superintendent Advisory Committees (B-3.6.36, C-30)
• Revisions to policy on School Board Owned Vehicles (E-5.30)
• Revisions to policies on student progress and grading communication (I-7.2.3.34) and homework (I-11.2)
• Revisions to policy on Interviewing Students (K-2.3)

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

The School Board will consider a resource adoption for multiple subjects including K-5 English Language Arts, K-12 Math, K-3 Social Studies, and Middle/High French as an action item. Consent items include a $2,600,000 transfer to the OPEB Trust, personnel actions, and renewal of ESEA program applications. The board will also receive monitoring reports on the Student Advisory Board annual report and FY 2022 third-quarter finances. A closed meeting scheduled earlier was cancelled.

• Resource adoption for K-5 ELA, K-12 Math, K-3 Social Studies, and Middle/High French
• Transfer of $2,600,000 from School Operating Fund to OPEB Trust
• Personnel actions including appointments, resignations, and retirements
• Renewal of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESEA) program applications for 2022-2023
• FY 2022 third-quarter fiscal monitoring report

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - 8:30 AM

The Arlington School Board Policy Subcommittee will meet virtually to discuss and provide feedback on several revised policies, including electronic participation in advisory committee meetings, use of school equipment, telecommunications on school property, home instruction, opening exercises, and class size. They will also receive notification of revisions to the PIP on graduation, promotion, and retention. No decisions or public comments are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Review of B-3.6.37 Electronic Participation in School Board Advisory Committee Meetings
• Review of E-4.3.30 Use of School Equipment
• Review of E-4.3.31 Telecommunications on School Property
• Review of J-5.3.2 Home Instruction
• Notification of PIP-1 Graduation, Promotion, and Retention (I-11.6.30)

CIP Work Session #3 - 6:30 PM

The School Board is holding a work session regarding the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The meeting includes a review of a draft financial chart for the FY23-32 CIP proposal.

• Review of Draft FY23-32 CIP Financial Chart - Supt's Revised Proposal

Closed Meeting - Personnel Actions - 5:30 PM

The School Board convened in a closed meeting to discuss and vote on personnel matters, including appointments, changes in position/salary, resignations, and retirements. The board voted unanimously to enter the closed session and later certified that only lawful exempt matters were discussed. No public decisions were made; all personnel actions were handled in the closed session.

• Motion to convene closed meeting to consider up to 29 appointments, 12 changes in position/salary, 31 resignations, and 5 retirements
• Motion carried 4-0 (one member not present)
• Board certified that only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements were discussed

Closed Meeting on the Performance of a Public School Employee - 5:30 PM

The Arlington School Board convened a closed meeting to discuss the performance of a public school employee, as permitted by Virginia Code. The board voted unanimously to enter the closed session and later certified that only lawful matters were discussed. The meeting was entirely procedural with no public agenda items.

• Motion to convene closed meeting under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(1) for employee performance discussion
• Unanimous vote (5-0) to enter closed session
• Certification that only exempted matters were discussed in closed meeting
• Meeting held at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd., Arlington

Audit Committee Meeting - 2 PM

The Arlington Public Schools Audit Committee will review reports on resource deployment, including FY22 K-12 and PreK enrollment-to-staffing comparisons, the Virtual Learning Program, compliance with a settlement agreement, and the frequency of required advisory committee meetings. The meeting is virtual due to the COVID-19 emergency and is open to the public without comments.

• FY22 K-12 Enrollment to Staffing Comparison
• FY22 PreK Enrollment to Staffing Comparison
• Virtual Learning Program review
• Settlement Agreement Compliance
• Frequency of required advisory committee meetings

CIP Work Session #2- 6:30 PM (Open to the Public) (Rescheduled from May 24)

The Arlington School Board holds a work session on the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), discussing security vestibules, the Arlington Career Center renovation, and a long-term strategy for renovating existing school facilities. No votes are taken; it is a discussion session open to the public with no comments accepted.

• Discussion of security vestibules in schools
• Updates on the Arlington Career Center project
• Long-term plan to renovate existing school facilities
• Questions and discussion periods for each topic
• Work session rescheduled from May 24, 2022

Closed Meeting - 5:30 PM and School Board Meeting- 7:00 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board convened in a closed meeting at 5:30 PM to discuss personnel actions including appointments, changes in position/salary, resignations, retirements, and reclassifications. The open meeting at 7 PM will consider a consent agenda that includes revisions to policies on gifted services, homebound instruction, school organizations, and grouping, as well as an appointment to the Arlington Partnership for Children, Youth, and Families Commission. Public comment will be heard on agenda and non-agenda items.

• Closed meeting on personnel actions: 27 appointments, 21 changes in position/salary, 54 resignations, 7 retirements, 17 reclassifications of E-Scale to P-Scale positions, 1 rescind resignation
• Consent agenda includes revisions to policies I-7.2.2 Gifted Services, I-7.2.7 Homebound Instruction, I-7.4.1.32 School Organizations and Special Activities, and I-8.1 Grouping
• Appointment of Carolina Callinicos to the Arlington Partnership for Children, Youth, and Families Commission
• Superintendent's announcements on gun violence, COVID reminders, graduation dates, extended day, and social-emotional learning update

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - 8:30 AM

The Arlington School Board Policy Subcommittee will meet virtually to provide feedback on several revised policies: K-2.5 Internet Privacy, K-3 Program Changes, and B-4.4 Electronic Participation in meetings. They will also discuss the existing policy K-7 Financial Management – Use of School Facilities, as well as non-instructional field trips and a Safety and Security Policy Audit. No public comments will be accepted.

• Review of revised policy K-2.5 Internet Privacy
• Review of revised policy K-3 Program Changes
• Review of revised policy B-4.4 Electronic Participation in meetings
• Discussion of existing policy K-7 Financial Management – Use of School Facilities
• Safety and Security Policy Audit and policy revision schedule

CIP Work Session #1- 7 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board is holding a work session to discuss the Superintendent's proposed Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), covering project funding, timelines, and costs. No public comments are accepted, and no formal votes are scheduled.

• Superintendent's CIP Goals presentation
• Project Funding and Timeline overview
• Detailed project costs and information
• CIP funding scenarios attachment

Closed Meeting - 5:30 PM and School Board Meeting- 7:00 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board met in a closed session at 5:30 PM and an open session at 7:00 PM on May 12, 2022. The board adopted a consent agenda, approved numerous personnel actions, revised two attendance policies, and accepted a VSBA workforce‑readiness application. In the open session, members voted to adopt the recommended school start‑time changes for the 2022‑23 school year.

• Closed meeting convened to consider up to 7 appointments, 15 position/salary changes, 33 resignations, 11 retirements, and 1 termination
• Consent agenda adopted, covering personnel actions and policy revisions
• Revisions to Board Policies J-5.1.30 Attendance and J-5.1.31 Full‑Day School Attendance
• Virginia School Boards Association Excellence in Workforce Readiness application submitted
• Board approved the revised school start‑time recommendation for SY 2022‑23

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - 8:30 AM

The Arlington School Board Policy Subcommittee is meeting virtually to provide feedback on revised and existing policies. No public comments will be accepted. Key items include a revision to student transportation services policy and discussions on opening exercises, class size, and electronic participation in meetings.

• Revision of Policy E-5.1 Student Transportation Services
• Review of Policy I-5 Opening Exercises
• Discussion of Policy I-8.2 Class Size
• Discussion of Policy K-7 Financial Management – Use of School Facilities
• New policy B-3.6.37 on Electronic Participation in Advisory Committee Meetings

Closed Meeting - 5:30 PM and Public Hearing - School Board Proposed FY 2023 Budget - 7 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2023 budget at 7 PM, following a closed meeting at 5:30 PM. The board will also receive information on revisions to several school policies, including Gifted Services, Grouping, Homebound Instruction, and School Organizations. No votes are scheduled; the hearing is for public comment.

• Public hearing on the School Board Proposed FY 2023 Budget
• Revisions to School Board Policies I-7.2.2 Gifted Services, I-8.1 Grouping, I-7.2.7 Homebound Instruction, and I-7.4.1.32 School Organizations and Special Activities
• Closed meeting for matters permitted by law (personnel and restructuring)
• Classification Specification Requests and Departmental Restructure for Offices of Academics, Chief of Staff, and School Support (discussed in closed session)
• Certification of Closed Meeting

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

The Arlington School Board approved the revised base and alternative educational specifications and project requirements for the Arlington Career Center concept design, directing staff to begin the schematic design phase. The board also adopted revisions to policies on advisory committees and approved a consent agenda including personnel actions and policy updates. A public hearing on the FY 2023 budget was scheduled for May 5, 2022.

• Approved Arlington Career Center concept design and directed staff to start schematic design
• Adopted revisions to School Board Policies B-3.6.30, B-3.6.34, and B-3.6.35 on advisory committees, effective July 1, 2022
• Approved consent items including personnel actions (appointments, resignations, retirements) and policy revisions to I-12 Evaluation and B-4.4 Electronic Participation
• Scheduled public hearing on FY 2023 School Board Budget for May 5, 2022

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - 8:30 AM

The School Board Policy Subcommittee will meet virtually to provide feedback on several revised and existing policies. Items include proposed changes to Human Relations (A-3), School Board Owned Vehicles (E-5.30), Use of School Facilities (K-7), Extended Day (M-7), and Homeless Education Services (J-5.3.1). The meeting is open to the public but no comments are accepted.

• Board feedback on revised policies A-3 Human Relations and E-5.30 School Board Owned Vehicles
• Board feedback on existing policies K-7 Financial Management – Use of School Facilities and M-7 Extended Day
• Notification of PIP revision J-5.3.1 PIP-1 Homeless Education Services
• Discussion of options for B-4.4 Electronic Participation and E-2 bundle update

Closed Meeting on Personnel Actions 5:30 PM

This agenda is purely procedural: the School Board convenes in a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters, then reconvenes in open session to certify the closed meeting, followed by adjournment. No substantive public decisions are made in this session.

• Motion to convene in closed meeting for personnel actions
• Certification of closed meeting upon reconvening

Budget Work Session #6 - 6:30 PM

The School Board will convene a budget work session to discuss updates to the proposed FY 2023 budget, including county revenue, compensation and bell time studies, and reserves. No public comments are accepted. Additional topics include tutoring and restorative justice. The board will have discussion time from 7:00-8:30 PM.

• Updates to School Board's Proposed FY 2023 Budget
• County Revenue Update
• Compensation Study Update
• Bell Time Study Update
• Reserves Update and discussion on tutoring and restorative justice

School Board and County Board Joint Budget Work Session - 3 PM

The Arlington School Board and County Board are holding a joint work session to discuss the FY 2023 budget. Presentations will be made by the School Board, County Manager Mark Schwartz, and the Partnership for Children, Youth and Families. The session includes questions and discussion among board members.

• School Board budget presentation by Dr. Durán
• County Manager budget presentation by Mark Schwartz
• Presentations from Partnership for Children, Youth and Families and the Teen Network Board
• Questions and discussion between County Board and School Board members
• FY 2023 Budget Questions and staff responses available online

Closed Meeting - 5:30 PM and School Board Meeting- 7:00 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board held a closed meeting to consider Honored Citizen Award nominations, then opened a regular public meeting at 7 PM. The Board approved a consent agenda including a calendar change making May 2, 2022 a non-school day for students and a staff holiday instead of May 3, to observe the Eid religious holiday. Other items approved included personnel actions, a Perkins Grant application, the Special Education Annual Plan, and a Month of the Military Child resolution.

• Calendar change for Eid: May 2 becomes non-school day (instead of May 3)
• Perkins Grant Application (career and technical education)
• Special Education Annual Plan approval
• Personnel actions: appointments, resignations, retirements, reclassifications
• Month of the Military Child Resolution

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - 8:30 AM

The Arlington Public Schools Policy Subcommittee will meet virtually to review proposed revisions to board policies, memoranda of understanding, and advisory committee structures. The agenda lists no decisions on existing policies or personnel plans, and the meeting includes no public comment period. The session is procedural, focusing on board feedback for draft documents.

• Review of proposed policy revisions for Superintendent’s Advisory Committees (C-30)
• Review of draft memoranda of understanding (M-16)
• Review of communication guidelines for the systemwide instructional program (I-7.2.3.31)
• Review of school plan advisory committee policies (B-3.6.36)
• Review of school board advisory committee policies (B-3.6.30)

Budget Work Session #5 - 6:30 PM

The Arlington School Board will hold a work session to discuss the Budget Advisory Council's feedback, the Superintendent's Revised Proposed FY 2023 Budget, enrollment and staffing, virtual learning, and a compensation study. The session will also include discussion of the School Board's Proposed Budget. This is a work session only; no public comments are accepted.

• Discussion with Budget Advisory Council on FY 2023 budget feedback
• Superintendent's Revised Proposed FY 2023 Budget presentation
• Enrollment and Staffing Update
• Virtual Learning Update
• Compensation Study Update and School Board Proposed Budget Discussion

Closed Meeting on Collective Bargaining - 5:30 PM

The Arlington School Board convened a closed meeting on collective bargaining on April 5, 2022. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session for legal consultation under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(8). After the closed session, the board certified that only exempt matters were discussed. No substantive public decisions were made.

• Motion to convene closed meeting for legal advice under Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(8), carried 5-0
• Motion to certify that closed meeting complied with Virginia law, carried 5-0
• Meeting held at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd., Arlington

Closed Meeting - 5:30 PM and Public Hearing on the Superintendent’s Proposed FY 2023 Budget - 7:00 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board will hold a closed meeting at 5:30 PM to consider personnel actions including appointments, resignations, retirements, and terminations. At 7 PM, a public hearing will be held on the Superintendent's proposed FY 2023 budget, open to the public.

• Closed meeting to consider 13 appointments, 7 changes in position/salary, 24 resignations, 2 resignations with prejudice, 7 retirements, 1 reclassification request, and 3 terminations
• Public hearing on the Superintendent's Proposed FY 2023 Budget starting at 7 PM

Closed Meeting - 5:30 PM and School Board Meeting- 7:00 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board will convene a closed meeting for legal consultation followed by an open meeting. The Board will vote on consent items including revisions to policies on legal representation, standards and curriculum, special education services, and bullying/harassment prevention. Recognitions include Arts in the School Month and a teacher award.

• Revisions to Policy B-3.7.30 Legal Representation
• Revisions to Policy I-1.32 Standards and Requirements, I-6 Curriculum, I-7.2.1 Special Education
• Revisions to Policy J-6.8.1 Student Safety-Bullying/Harassment Prevention
• Personnel actions: appointments, resignations, retirements across multiple scales
• Approval of minutes from six prior meetings (Dec 2021 through Jan 2022)

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - 8:30 AM

The Arlington Public Schools Policy Subcommittee is meeting virtually to discuss and provide feedback on revised and existing policies. No policy revisions or PIP revisions are currently scheduled. The subcommittee will also discuss K-3 program changes and several policy items, including electronic participation in meetings and school board advisory committees.

• Discussion of K-3 Program Changes
• Review of policy B-4.4 Electronic Participation in Meetings by Individual Members
• Review of policy I-9.1.5 Exemplary Projects (rescheduled for October 2022)
• Review of policy B-3.6.30 School Board Advisory Committees
• Discussion of ACTL and SHAB advisory committees

Budget Work Session #4 - 6:30 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board is meeting for a budget work session to discuss the FY2023 budget, focusing on two strategic priorities: innovation and equity (Priority #2) and operational efficiency (Priority #4). The session is open to the public but does not accept comments. No decisions or votes are scheduled; it is a discussion-only work session.

• Review of items addressing Priority #2 – innovation and equity (6:30–7:30 p.m.)
• Review of items addressing Priority #4 – operational efficiency (7:30–8:30 p.m.)

Budget Work Session #3 - 6:30 PM (Open to the Public)

The School Board holds a budget work session to discuss the FY 2023 budget. Agenda items include enrollment projections and review of priorities for student well-being and academic progress, with a focus on social-emotional needs and literacy/math. No votes are scheduled; the public may observe but not comment.

• Enrollment projections (6:30–7:00 p.m.)
• Review of Priority #1: student well being and academic progress (7:00–8:30 p.m.)
• Focus on students' social-emotional and academic needs
• Focus on literacy and math
• FY 2023 Budget Questions and staff responses available online

Closed Meeting - Personnel Actions - 5:30 PM

The Arlington Public Schools School Board will convene in a closed meeting to discuss and act on personnel matters, including appointments, resignations, retirements, and salary changes. The board will vote to certify the closed meeting as compliant with Virginia law.

• Discussion of Director of Labor Relations and Director of Legislative Affairs job descriptions
• Motion to convene closed meeting for up to 12 appointments, 5 salary changes, 10 resignations, 3 retirements, 2 classification requests, and 1 termination
• Certification of closed meeting under Virginia Code §2.2-3712(D)

Student Advisory Board Meting - 5 PM

The Arlington Public Schools Student Advisory Board will meet virtually to discuss mental health and the proposed FY2023 budget. No public comments will be accepted. The meeting is strictly a discussion session with no votes or decisions.

• Q&A about mental health services
• Q&A about the FY2023 proposed budget
• Link to Superintendent's Proposed Budget Presentation
• Meeting held virtually due to COVID-19 emergency

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

The School Board approved a one-time bonus of $5,596,000 for eligible staff and realigned the Dual Language Immersion program from a 50/50 to an 80/20 model. They also received an update on English Learners and adopted the consent agenda, which included approval of numerous meeting minutes and personnel actions.

• One-time employee bonus totaling $5,596,000, paid April 5, 2022
• Changes to Dual Language Immersion program model from 50/50 to 80/20 early full immersion
• Personnel actions including appointments, resignations, retirements, and a suspension
• Approval of minutes from 14 prior meetings between October and December 2021
• Monitoring report on English Learners

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - 8:30 AM

The Arlington Public Schools Policy Subcommittee will meet virtually to consider board feedback on both revised and existing policies. Members will discuss specific policies covering debt management, general financial management, reserve funds, student fees, services to county offices, exemplary projects, program changes, and electronic participation in meetings. No public comments will be accepted.

• D-1.32 Financial Management – Debt Management
• D-2.30 Financial Management – General
• D-2.34 Financial Management – Reserve Funds
• J-14 Student Fees, Fines and Charges
• B-4.4 Electronic Participation in Meetings by Individual Members

Budget Work Session #2 - 5 PM (Open to the Public)

The School Board will hold a budget work session to hear recommendations from employee advisory groups (EAC, CPST, TCI) and discuss compensation and collective bargaining for FY 2023. The meeting includes staff responses to budget questions but no public comments.

• Employee Advisory Committee (EAC) budget recommendation for FY23
• Collaborative Professional Strategies Team (CPST) budget recommendations
• Teacher Council on Instruction (TCI) budget recommendations
• Discussion of compensation and collective bargaining
• Staff responses to FY 2023 budget questions

Committee of the Whole Meeting - 6:30 PM

This is a procedural Committee of the Whole meeting for Arlington Public Schools. The agenda includes only a call to order, a generic meeting materials item, and adjournment. No decisions, discussions, or public hearings are scheduled.

• No substantive items on the agenda

Audit Committee Meeting - 3 PM

The Arlington Public Schools Audit Committee holds a virtual meeting to discuss a single item: the VLP After Action Audit Committee materials. No public comments are accepted. The meeting consists of a call to order, review of the attached PDF, and adjournment.

• Review of VLP After Action Audit Committee March 3 2022.pdf (505 KB)

Closed Meeting - Personnel Actions - 5:30 PM

The School Board convened in a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters as permitted by Virginia law. The agenda included consideration of 27 appointments, 9 changes in position/salary, 16 resignations, 2 resignations with prejudice, 5 retirements, 1 suspension without pay, and 1 termination. The board later reconvened in open session to certify the closed meeting.

• 27 appointments considered
• 9 changes in position/salary
• 16 resignations and 2 resignations with prejudice
• 5 retirements
• 1 suspension without pay and 1 termination

Budget Work Session #1 - Following the 7 PM Meeting (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board will convene a work session immediately after the superintendent's budget presentation to discuss the FY 2023 budget. The session includes a budget question process overview, future agenda planning, and the FY 2023 budget calendar. The meeting is open to the public but no comments are accepted.

• FY 2023 Summary Budget Overview
• Budget Question Process Overview
• Future Budget Work Session Agendas
• FY 2023 Budget Calendar

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

The Arlington School Board will receive the Superintendent's Proposed FY 2023 Budget Presentation. No public comments will be heard at this meeting; opportunities for public input will be at upcoming hearings on March 31 and May 5. A budget work session follows the meeting.

• Superintendent's Proposed FY 2023 Budget Presentation (1,812 KB PDF attached)
• No public comments at this meeting; public hearings scheduled for March 31 and May 5
• Budget Work Session #1 following the Board meeting
• Recognitions for School Board Appreciation Month
• Announcements include budget calendar with work sessions through May 12

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - 8:30 AM

The School Board Policy Subcommittee is meeting virtually to provide feedback on revised and existing policies, including holidays, retirement, employee benefits, and home instruction. Staff will add equity language to the Student Code of Conduct policy before it goes for action. The committee also discusses the School Health Advisory Board listing, a quarterly policy revision schedule update, and potential amendments to the Admissions policy for military families.

• Board feedback on revised policies: none listed
• Board feedback on existing policies: G-1.32 Holidays, G-2.15 Retirement, G-3.2.3.30 Employee Health and Dental Insurance, G-3.2.4 Leave, J-5.3.2 Home Instruction
• Staff adding equity language to Student Code of Conduct policy
• Discussion of School Health Advisory Board (SHAB) listing in APS policy
• Quarterly update of policy revision schedule to be brought for board approval in March

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

The Arlington School Board will adopt a consent agenda that includes approval of minutes, personnel actions, and several policy revisions. It will consider a revision to Policy I-7.2.9.31 Advanced Classes and appoint three members to the Joint Facilities Advisory Commission. The board will also act on the Strategic Plan tuning and revisions to Policy A-6.30. Additional items include announcements of upcoming meetings and budget sessions.

• Adopt consent agenda covering October 14, 2021 minutes and multiple personnel actions
• Revise School Board Policy I-7.2.9.31 Advanced Classes
• Appointment of Andy Greenwood, Benjamin Malakoff, and Alistair Watson to the Joint Facilities Advisory Commission
• Action on Strategic Plan tuning and revisions to School Board Policy A-6.30
• Announcements of upcoming virtual policy subcommittee meetings, FY 2023 budget presentation, and budget work sessions

Work Session on the Superintendent’s 2022 Annual Update- 6:30 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board holds a work session to review the Superintendent's 2022 Annual Update, covering enrollment projections and steps for the 2022-23 school year. No public comments are accepted, but the meeting is livestreamed. Supporting documents include the Fall 2021 10-Year Enrollment Projections Report and a narrated presentation.

• Discussion of steps underway to prepare for SY 2022-23
• Preview of planning beyond SY 2022-23
• Review of Fall 2021 10-Year Enrollment Projections Report
• Meeting open to the public via livestream only; no public comment accepted

Closed Meeting - Personnel Actions - 5:30 PM

The Arlington School Board convened in closed meeting to discuss personnel matters including appointments, salary changes, reclassification requests, resignations, and retirements, as allowed under Virginia law. Following the closed session, the board certified the meeting and adjourned.

• Consideration of up to 16 appointments, 14 changes in position/salary, 2 reclassification requests, 12 resignations, and 2 retirements.

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - 8:30 AM

The Arlington Public Schools Policy Subcommittee will meet virtually to discuss board feedback on proposed and existing policy revisions. The agenda covers updates to student grading, attendance, gifted services, and staff employment guidelines. No public comments will be accepted during the session.

• Board feedback on revised policies I-7.2.3.34, I-11.2, I-7.2.2, I-8.1, J-5.1.30, J-5.1.31, and K-2.3
• Review of existing policies A-3, B-4.4, G-1.4, G-1.34, G-2.7, G-2.14, G-3.12, and G-3.16.1
• Notification of upcoming PIP revisions
• Discussion of revisions to PIP A-30 Strategic Plan

School Board & Superintendent Retreat- 9:30 AM

The Arlington Public Schools Board will hold a retreat at the APS Outdoor Lab to build leadership effectiveness and confirm the work plan for the school year. Board members will discuss MindTrackers profiles, effective school board practices, and SY21‑22 board priorities. The agenda includes a working lunch, a conversation with Dr. Durán, and an optional tour of the Outdoor Lab.

• Welcome and introduction to the APS Outdoor Lab (9:30‑9:45 am)
• Discussion of MindTrackers profiles (9:45‑10:30 am)
• Effective School Boards discussion (10:40‑11:50 am)
• Working lunch on SY21‑22 SB priorities and challenges (11:50‑12:40 pm)
• Conversation with Dr. Durán (12:40‑1:30 pm)

Closed Meeting - 5:30 PM and School Board Meeting- 7:00 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board convened in a closed meeting to discuss employee performance, then opened to the public for the regular meeting. The Board approved a consent agenda including personnel actions (appointments, resignations, terminations) and the addition of a new music appreciation course to the high school program of studies. They also appointed members to advisory committees and made announcements about upcoming meetings.

• Closed meeting to discuss performance of a public school employee (authorized by Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(1))
• Addition of 'Music Appreciation: History of Music Genres and Cultural Identities' to 2022-23 High School Program of Studies
• Appointment of Rebecca Hunter as vice chair of Advisory Council on School Facilities and Capital Programs (FAC)
• Appointment of Claudia Cuellar to Arlington Special Education Advisory Committee (ASEAC)
• Approval of personnel actions including 18 appointments, 7 resignations, 2 terminations, 6 retirements, and other changes across P, T, A, and Support Services scales

Closed Meeting - Personnel Actions - 5:30 PM

This meeting is entirely procedural: the board convened in a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters, including appointments, changes in position/salary, resignations, retirements, and terminations. After the closed session, they reconvened in open meeting to certify that only exempted matters were discussed.

• Consideration of 18 appointments, 7 changes in position/salary, 1 reclassification request, 5 resignations, 2 resignations with prejudice, 6 retirements, and 2 terminations
• Motion to convene closed meeting under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(1)

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - 8:30 AM

The APS Policy Subcommittee will meet virtually at 8:30 AM on January 26, 2022, to discuss and provide feedback on two revised policies: I-7.4.1.32 School Organizations and Special Activities and I-7.2.7 Homebound Instruction. The meeting is open to the public but does not accept comments. Other agenda items include feedback on existing policies, notification of upcoming Policy Implementation Procedure (PIP) revisions, and a suggestion to revise the boilerplate policy review language. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Board feedback on revised policy I-7.4.1.32 School Organizations and Special Activities (draft bundle PDF attached)
• Board feedback on revised policy I-7.2.7 Homebound Instruction (draft bundle PDF attached)
• Feedback on existing policies
• Notification of upcoming PIP revisions
• Suggestion to revise the boilerplate policy review language regarding monitoring reports

Closed Meeting - 5:PM and School Board Meeting - 7:00 PM (Open to the Public)

The School Board convened in closed meeting to discuss legal matters related to the mask mandate and then held an open meeting where they adopted a consent agenda that included continuing the mask mandate and authorizing legal action to enforce mitigation measures. The Board also approved personnel actions and updates to policies on early childhood programs, student acceleration, and program differentiation.

• Continued mask mandate for Arlington Public Schools and authorized legal action (consent item C.6)
• Approved personnel actions including appointments and resignations
• Updated I-1.34 Early Childhood Preschool Programs policy
• Updated I-11.5.2.31 Student Acceleration Opportunities policy
• Retired I-7.2.9.30 Program Differentiation policy

Work Session #2 with the Advisory Council on Teaching & Learning - 6:30 PM (Open to the Public)

The School Board will vote on appointments to the Arlington Career Center Expansion Building Level Planning Committee and then hold a work session with the Advisory Council on Teaching & Learning, hearing reports from six advisory committees including Special Education, English Learners, Math, Social Studies, Student Services, and World Languages.

• Board approved 5-0 appointments to the Arlington Career Center Expansion Building Level Planning Committee (motion by David Priddy, second by Cristina Diaz-Torres)
• Reports from Arlington Special Education Advisory Committee, English Learners Advisory Committee, Math Advisory Committee, Social Studies Advisory Committee, Student Services Advisory Committee, and World Languages Advisory Committee

Closed Meeting - 5:30 pm

The Arlington School Board convened in a closed meeting to consider personnel matters, including 17 appointments, 5 salary/position changes, 8 resignations, 2 retirements, and 1 reclassification. The board then reconvened in open session to certify that the closed meeting complied with Virginia law. No other public business was on the agenda.

• 17 appointments considered in closed session
• 5 changes in position or salary
• 8 resignations and 2 retirements
• 1 reclassification request
• Motion to certify closed meeting compliance carried unanimously

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

The Arlington School Board will hold a regular meeting on January 6, 2022, at Syphax Education Center. The board will consider a consent agenda including personnel actions, a code of conduct, and liaison assignments. A key action item is the presentation and discussion of the Middle School and High School Program of Studies. The meeting also includes policy revisions monitoring and public comment.

• Middle School and High School Program of Studies presented for board action (Item G-1)
• Personnel actions including appointments, resignations, and retirements (Item C-2)
• Adoption of Arlington School Board Code of Conduct for board members (Item C-3)
• Revised School Board Member Liaison Assignments to schools and civic associations (Items C-4, C-5)
• Employee Grievance #2021-11-12-1 to be acted upon (Item C-7)

Closed Meeting - 5:30 PM

The School Board will convene in a closed meeting to consider personnel actions including 9 appointments, 9 changes in position/salary, 6 resignations, 1 resignation with prejudice, and 1 retirement, as well as a staff grievance (number 2021-11-19). The meeting is held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The board will then reconvene in open session to certify the closed meeting.

• 9 appointments and 9 changes in position/salary to be considered
• 6 resignations, 1 resignation with prejudice, and 1 retirement to be discussed
• Employee grievance Number 2021-11-19 to be decided
• Meeting held virtually under COVID-19 emergency declaration
• Closed meeting authorized under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(1)