Arlington Public Schools public meetings in 2023

Policy Subcommittee Meeting- 8 a.m. (Open to the Public)

The Arlington Public Schools Policy Subcommittee will meet to discuss a first draft of policy B-2.1 on school boundaries. No public comments will be accepted. The meeting is open to the public.

• Discussion of first draft of Policy B-2.1 (Boundaries) — file B-2.1.pdf attached

The School Board Policy Subcommittee met to discuss revisions to School Board Policy B-2.1 Boundaries. No formal decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Audit Committee Meeting - 8 a.m. (Open to the Public)

The Arlington Public Schools Audit Committee will meet to discuss audit reports and updates, including the internal audit year-end report, a draft SAF audit report, and a healthcare review work plan. The meeting is open to the public but does not accept comments; no formal decisions are expected.

• Discussion of November 2023 Status Report
• Healthcare audit updates: work plan development including documentation requests and interviews
• Draft SAF Audit Report
• Internal Audit Year-End Report
• Proposed Internal Audit web page updates

The Audit Committee met to discuss the November Status Report, other audit reports, and the healthcare audit work plan. Members also discussed updates to the Internal Audit web page, report distribution practices, and potential conflicts of interest. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

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

The Arlington School Board will hold a closed meeting at 5:30 PM to discuss personnel actions, followed by a regular public meeting at 7 PM. The board will vote on consent items including a revised 2023-2024 school calendar and a 2% compensation increase for the superintendent. Public comment will be heard on agenda and non-agenda items.

• Closed meeting on personnel actions including appointments, resignations, retirements, and terminations
• Consent agenda includes revisions to the 2023-2024 school calendar
• Superintendent's adjustment to compensation reflecting a 2% increase
• Appointments to School Board Advisory Committees
• Farewell recognition for outgoing Board Member Reid Goldstein

The School Board directed the Superintendent to develop a 2025-2034 Capital Improvement Plan including continued funding for major infrastructure, security, and turf projects. The plan will include feasibility studies for 3-5 facilities and a phased project for the Arlington Career Center Campus, including the relocation of the Montessori Public School of Arlington.

• Approved 2023-2024 School Year Calendar revisions for Presidential Primary Day (5-0)
• Appointed Paul Hawkins as Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Management Services (5-0)
• Approved Superintendent's 2% compensation increase (5-0)
• Approved September 26, 2023 Work Session minutes (5-0)
• Approved various personnel actions including appointments, resignations, and retirements (5-0)
• Directed Superintendent to develop FY 2025-2034 CIP with continued funding for infrastructure, kitchen/security renovations, synthetic turf, Career Center Campus, and ERP modernization
• Directed Superintendent to include feasibility studies for 3-5 facilities in the FY 2025-2034 CIP
• Directed Superintendent to include funding for the relocation of the Montessori Public School of Arlington (MPSA) as part of the Career Center Campus project

Policy Subcommittee Meeting- 8 a.m. (Open to the Public)

The Arlington Public Schools Policy Subcommittee will meet to discuss the first draft of policy B-2.1 on school boundaries and a revision schedule covering January 2024 to March 2025. No public comments will be accepted. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of first draft of policy B-2.1 (Boundaries)
• Review of Jan 24–Mar 25 Policy Revision Schedule

The subcommittee met to discuss the policy revision schedule and the first draft of Policy B-2.1 Boundaries. No substantive decisions were recorded.

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

The board convened in closed session to consider personnel actions including 15 appointments, 6 changes in position/salary, 9 resignations, 4 resignations with prejudice, and 5 retirements. In open session, they approved a consent agenda that included minutes, personnel actions, appointments to advisory committees, a PK-6 STEM education grant from Amazon in the Community, and a grant from the Washington Forrest Foundation for STEM activities at Arlington Tech.

• Closed meeting on personnel actions: 15 appointments, 6 changes, 9 resignations, 4 resignations with prejudice, 5 retirements
• Consent agenda approved for minutes, personnel, and advisory committee appointments
• PK-6 STEM Education grant from Amazon in the Community accepted
• STEM Activities for Arlington Tech Students grant from Washington Forrest Foundation accepted
• Appointments to Advisory Committee on Teaching and Learning (ACTL) for Art, CTE, Gifted, Dual Language Immersion, and World Languages

The School Board adopted revisions to the Family Life Education policy and approved the Middle and High School Program of Studies for the 2024-2025 school year. The Board also approved a consent agenda including various personnel actions and grant acceptances.

• Adopted revisions to School Board Policy I-7.1.8 Family Life Education (5-0)
• Approved Middle and High School Program of Studies for 2024-2025 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from four previous meetings (5-0)
• Approved personnel actions: 15 appointments, 8 changes in position/salary, 9 resignations, 4 resignations with prejudice, and 3 retirements (5-0)
• Appointed Sedrick Ross as Title IX Coordinator
• Approved PK-6 STEM Education Amazon in the Community Grant
• Approved STEM Activities for Arlington Tech Students Washington Forrest Foundation Grant
• Approved appointments to School Board Advisory Committees

Policy Subcommittee Meeting- 8 a.m. (Open to the Public)

The School Board Policy Subcommittee will meet to discuss several proposed policy changes. Items include employee and retiree health insurance, graduation requirements, and student transfer policies. No public comments are accepted.

• G-3.2.3.30 PIP-1 Employee Health and Dental Insurance
• G-3.2.3.30 PIP-2 Retiree Health Insurance
• I-11.6.30 PIP-1 Graduation, Promotion, and Retention
• J-5.3.31 PIP-1 Options and Transfers-Elementary and Secondary
• I-11.6.33 Award of Credit (2nd Draft)

The School Board Policy Subcommittee met to discuss first draft revisions to several policies and implementation procedures. The minutes record no substantive decisions or votes.

Work Session - 10 a.m., 11:45 a.m. and 2 p.m. (Open to the Public) and Closed Meeting - 3:45 p.m.

The School Board will conduct three public work sessions covering social, emotional, and mental health, the Strategic Plan Foundations, and a Planning Factors Study. A closed meeting is scheduled for 3:45 p.m. to consult with legal counsel regarding litigation.

• Work Session on Social, Emotional, and Mental Health
• Work Session on the Strategic Plan Foundations
• Arlington Public Schools Planning Factors Study
• Closed Meeting for consultation with legal counsel pertaining to litigation

The School Board conducted two work sessions to review student mental health services and the foundations of a new strategic plan. No formal votes were taken; the sessions focused on staff presentations and board feedback for future recommendations.

• Requested that future budget requests for staffing include specific position numbers based on student ratios
• Requested that staff ensure community engagement feedback for the strategic plan is diverse and representative
• Requested that teacher feedback be incorporated into the strategic planning process

School Board Annual Legislative Meeting - 8:30 a.m. (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board, alongside Alexandria and Falls Church City Schools, holds its annual legislative meeting to discuss joint legislative packages for 2024. The meeting includes presentations and discussion, followed by comments from legislators on their priorities.

• Discussion of Arlington Public Schools' legislative package for 2024
• Presentation of Falls Church City Public Schools legislative program
• Comments from legislators on their 2024 priorities
• Joint session with Alexandria City Public Schools and Falls Church City Public Schools

The School Board met with Virginia legislators and representatives from other school systems to present proposed 2024 legislative positions. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during the meeting.

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

The School Board will first hold a closed meeting for personnel actions, then convene an open meeting at 7 PM. The board will vote on consent items including authorizing outside counsel to pursue litigation against social media companies, granting easements for a stormwater facility at Cardinal Elementary and a bus shelter at Kenmore Middle School, and approving personnel actions and an advisory committee appointment.

• Authorize outside counsel to assert claims against social media companies
• Deed of easement for 62,651 sq ft stormwater facility at Cardinal Elementary School
• Deed of easement for ART bus shelter at Kenmore Middle School
• Appointment of Zack Linick to the Budget Advisory Council
• Personnel actions: multiple appointments, resignations, retirements, and terminations

The School Board approved a representation agreement to join a lawsuit against Meta, Snap, TikTok, and YouTube regarding student health. The Board also approved the 2024 Legislative Package and various personnel actions via a consent agenda.

• Authorized lawsuit against Meta, Snap, TikTok, and YouTube (5-0)
• Approved 2024 Legislative Package
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from seven previous meetings (5-0)
• Approved personnel actions: 16 appointments, 7 changes in position/salary, 5 resignations, 3 resignations with prejudice, 2 retirements, and 2 terminations (5-0)
• Approved appointments to School Board Advisory Committees (5-0)
• Approved Deed of Easement at Cardinal Elementary School for County Stormwater Facility (5-0)
• Approved Deed of Easement for Kenmore Middle School for ART Bus Shelter (5-0)

Policy Subcommittee Meeting- 8 a.m.

The Arlington School Board Policy Subcommittee will meet to discuss first drafts of two policies: I-10.30 Support for Students-Wellness and M-2 Foreign Exchange Student Programs. The meeting is open to the public but does not accept public comments. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the item is purely deliberative.

• First draft of Policy I-10.30 Support for Students-Wellness
• First draft of Policy M-2 Foreign Exchange Student Programs

The subcommittee met to discuss first draft revisions to two policies. No formal decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Audit Committee Meeting- 8 AM

The School Board Audit Committee will meet to discuss several audit-related items, including an October status report, a proposed amendment for a healthcare review, a scope adjustment for SAF P-Cards, and a payroll audit report from an external firm. The meeting also includes follow-up on open items such as internal audit distribution lists and recusal protocols. No public comments are accepted.

• Discussion of Audit Plan Amendment for Healthcare Review
• Payroll Audit Report from external firm
• SAF P-Cards scope adjustment/modification
• Follow-up on Internal Audit Reports Distribution List
• Discussion of recusal protocols for committee members

The Audit Committee met to discuss several reports and plan amendments. The minutes record discussions on the October Status Report, payroll, and P-Cards audits, but do not list any formal votes or decisions.

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

The Arlington School Board will vote on an amendment to the FY2024 Adopted Budget, increasing it by $8,200,300 to a total of $812,593,100, reflecting the General Assembly's adopted budget. The board will also consider consent items including revisions to Policy M-7 Extended Day, appointments to advisory committees, and multiple personnel actions. A closed meeting at 5:30 PM will address personnel matters.

• Amendment of FY2024 Adopted Budget: increase of $8,200,300 to $812,593,100
• Revisions to School Board Policy M-7 Extended Day
• Appointments to School Board Advisory Committees (various members)
• Personnel actions in consent agenda: 10 appointments, 6 changes in position/salary, 6 resignations, 4 resignations with prejudice, 3 retirements, 2 terminations
• Closed meeting for personnel actions: 13 appointments, 5 changes in position/salary, 6 resignations, 4 resignations with prejudice, 3 retirements, 2 terminations

The School Board approved an increase to the FY2024 Adopted Budget to reflect state revenue from the General Assembly's Biennium Budget. The Board also adopted revisions to the Extended Day policy and approved various personnel actions.

• Increased FY2024 Adopted Budget by $8,200,300 to a new total of $812,593,100 (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved revisions to School Board Policy M-7 Extended Day (5-0)
• Appointed Aji Robinson as Assistant Director of Facilities and Operations (5-0)
• Approved personnel actions including 13 appointments, 5 salary/position changes, 6 resignations, 4 resignations with prejudice, 3 retirements, and 2 terminations (5-0)
• Approved minutes for August 17 Closed/School Board Meeting, August 18 Audit Committee, and August 30 Policy Subcommittee (5-0)

Policy Subcommittee Meeting- 8:30 a.m.

The Policy Subcommittee will review two policy drafts: a 2nd draft of Family Life Education (tentative) and a 1st draft on Naming of Facilities. No public comments are accepted. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• 2nd draft of policy I-7.1.8 Family Life Education (tentative)
• 1st draft of policy F-6.1 Naming of Facilities

The subcommittee met to discuss revisions to School Board Policy I-7.1.8 Family Life Education and Policy F-6.1 Naming of Facilities. No formal decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Committee of the Whole (COW) - 5:30 p.m. and Closed Meeting - 7 p.m.

The School Board convenes as a Committee of the Whole to discuss the Facilities Study, including a long-range plan to renovate existing school facilities. A closed meeting follows to discuss the performance of a public school employee, with a required certification of the closed meeting.

• Discussion of a long-range plan to renovate existing school facilities (Tier 1 project report attached)
• Closed meeting to evaluate the performance of a public school employee
• Certification of closed meeting by the Board

The Board reviewed the Facility Condition Assessment Report and methodologies for school infrastructure projects. A closed session was held to discuss the performance of a public school employee.

• Approved motion to convene closed meeting for employee performance discussion (5-0)
• Approved certification that only lawful public business was discussed in closed session (5-0)

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

The School Board held a closed meeting to discuss various personnel actions including appointments, resignations, and retirements. The subsequent public meeting addressed consent items such as advisory committee appointments and policy revisions.

• Personnel actions for P/E-Scale, T-Scale, A-Scale, and Support Services staff
• Appointments to the Advisory Council on School Facilities and Capital Programs
• Appointments to the Advisory Committee on Teaching and Learning
• Revised charge to the Joint Facilities Advisory Commission (JFAC)
• Revisions to School Board Policies I-11.1 and J-2.1

The School Board adopted revisions to policies regarding family and community engagement and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The Board also approved a consent agenda including multiple personnel actions and previous meeting minutes.

• Approved revisions to School Board Policy I-11.1 Family and Community Engagement (4-0)
• Approved revisions to School Board Policy J-2.1 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (4-0)
• Approved 25 appointments across P/E, T, A, and Support Services scales (4-0)
• Approved 9 resignations and 4 resignations with prejudice (4-0)
• Approved 4 retirements (4-0)
• Approved 3 changes in position/salary (4-0)
• Approved minutes for 9 previous meetings (4-0)
• Approved revised charge to the Joint Facilities Advisory Commission (JFAC) (4-0)

Policy Subcommittee Meeting- 8 AM

The Arlington Public Schools Policy Subcommittee will meet to discuss and review several draft policies, including a second draft of the Family Life Education policy and first drafts of policies on Board membership, conduct, conflicts of interest, leadership, goals, and adult community education. This is a discussion-only meeting; no public comments are accepted.

• 2nd Draft of I-7.1.8 Family Life Education policy
• 1st Draft of B-2.1.31 Board Members policy
• 1st Draft of B-2.1.32 Board Conduct policy
• 1st Draft of B-2.6.1 Conflicts of Interest policy
• 1st Draft of B-3.2 Board Leadership policy

The School Board Policy Subcommittee met to discuss revisions to several policies, including Family Life Education and Adult Community Education. No formal decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Audit Committee Meeting- 8 AM

The Arlington Public Schools Audit Committee will meet at the Syphax Education Center to review the September status report and follow‑up items from the September 21 meeting. Members will discuss goals for the next week and the distribution list for internal audit reports. The session includes a question‑and‑answer period before adjourning.

• September status report, including follow‑up for September 21, 2023 meeting questions
• Discussion of next week’s goals
• Review of internal audit reports distribution list
• Questions and Answers session

The Audit Committee met to discuss the September Status Report, upcoming audit goals, and the creation of an internal audit report distribution list. The minutes record no substantive decisions or votes.

Policy Subcommittee Meeting- 8 AM

The Arlington Public Schools School Board Policy Subcommittee will meet to discuss draft policies. Items include a second draft of the M-7 Extended Day policy and first drafts of the A-4 Mission, Vision, and Core Values policy and the I-3 Religious Exemption to Compulsory Attendance policy. A policy revision schedule for October-December 2024 is also on the agenda. The meeting is open to the public but no comments are accepted.

• 2nd Draft: M-7 Extended Day policy
• 1st Draft: A-4 Mission, Vision, and Core Values policy
• 1st Draft: I-3 Religious Exemption to Compulsory Attendance policy
• Oct 23-Dec 24 Policy Revision Schedule

Work Sessions - 9 AM, 10:45 AM and 1 PM (Open to the Public) and Closed Meeting - 2:45 PM

The Arlington School Board will hold three open work sessions to discuss the instructional vision, school boundaries, and student climate and culture, followed by a closed meeting on public safety. No decisions or votes are scheduled in the open sessions; the Board is gathering information and deliberating. The closed meeting was authorized to discuss public safety and facility security.

• Work session on the Instructional Vision presented by the Chief Academic Officer
• Work session on school boundaries led by the Executive Director of Planning and Evaluation
• Work session on Student Climate and Culture directed by the Chief Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Student Support officer
• Closed meeting at 2:45 PM to discuss public safety and security vulnerabilities under Virginia Code 2.2-3711(A)(19)

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

The School Board held a closed meeting to consider various personnel actions including appointments, changes in salary, resignations, and retirements. The board also addressed consent items regarding advisory committee appointments and a temporary easement for athletic field construction.

• Personnel actions: 22 appointments, 10 position/salary changes, 3 resignations, 7 resignations with prejudice, and 2 retirements
• Appointment of Sara Gharahbeigi to ACTL - Mathematics
• Appointment of Lori Pines to School Health Advisory Board (SHAB)
• Revision to Policy J-8.3.8.31 Food Service-Vending Machines
• Deed of Temporary Easement for Williamsburg Middle School athletic fields synthetic turf replacement

The School Board adopted new resource textbooks for secondary math and authorized a lease amendment for Career Center campus parking. The Board also approved a consent agenda including various personnel actions and the retirement of a vending machine policy.

• Approved proposed resource textbooks for Secondary Math Resource Adoption (4-0)
• Authorized Third Amendment to Lease Agreement with Highland Holdings, LLC for parking (4-0)
• Approved retirement of School Board Policy J-8.3.8.31 Food Services-Vending Machines (4-0)
• Approved Deed of Temporary Easement for Williamsburg Middle School Athletic Fields (4-0)
• Approved Deed of Temporary Easement for Washington-Liberty High School Stadium (4-0)
• Approved 22 P/E, T, A, and Support scale appointments via consent agenda (4-0)
• Approved 10 position/salary changes via consent agenda (4-0)
• Approved 11 resignations and 7 resignations with prejudice via consent agenda (4-0)

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

The Arlington School Board will hold a closed meeting at 5:30 PM for personnel actions, then convene an open meeting at 7 PM to adopt consent items, including the 2023-24 School Board Priorities, appointments to advisory committees, and personnel actions covering over 100 appointments. A permit amendment for the Westover Open-Air Market was removed from the agenda on September 6.

• Closed meeting to consider 109 appointments, 11 changes in position/salary, 11 resignations, 7 resignations with prejudice, and 1 retirement
• Adoption of the School Board 2023-24 Priorities
• Appointments to advisory committees including ACTL, SHAB, and Budget Advisory Council
• Consent approval of personnel actions across P/E-scale, T-scale, A-scale, and Support Services
• Permit amendment for Westover Open-Air Market at Cardinal Elementary School (removed from agenda)

The Board adopted Policy I-4.30 to establish a framework for future academic calendars. An amendment was passed to start the school year one week before Labor Day rather than two. The Board also approved a consent agenda including numerous personnel actions and the 2023-24 priorities.

• Adopted School Board Policy I-4.30 School Year Calendar as amended (4-1)
• Approved amendment to start school one week before Labor Day instead of two (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 2023-24 priorities (5-0)
• Approved 112 appointments across P/E, T, A, and Support scales (5-0)
• Approved 16 changes in position/salary (5-0)
• Approved 11 resignations and 6 resignations with prejudice (5-0)
• Approved 1 retirement (5-0)
• Appointed Tameka Lovett-Miller as Interim Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Management Services (5-0)

Policy Subcommittee Meeting- 8 AM

The Arlington Public Schools Policy Subcommittee will meet on August 30, 2023 at the Syphax Education Center. Members will review second‑draft policies on Family and Community Engagement (I‑11.1), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (J‑2.1), Legislative Liaison (B‑3.7.31), and Compensation and Benefits for School Board Members (B‑8.4). The meeting will also include discussion of the School Year Calendar Policy. No formal decisions are indicated; the agenda is for discussion only.

• Review 2nd draft of I‑11.1 Family and Community Engagement policy
• Review 2nd draft of J‑2.1 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act policy
• Review B‑3.7.31 Legislative Liaison policy
• Review B‑8.4 Compensation and Benefits for School Board Members policy
• Discuss School Year Calendar Policy

The subcommittee met to discuss revisions to policies regarding family engagement, Section 504, legislative liaison, and board member compensation. The group also discussed the proposed School Year Calendar Policy. No formal decisions or votes were recorded.

Audit Committee Meeting- 8 AM

The School Board Audit Committee will discuss proposed audit plans for School Activities Funds, APS Purchasing Cards, Information Systems Equipment, and Gas Cards and Fleet Management. The committee will also follow up on items from the August 4, 2023 meeting, including the review and approval process for the internal audit schedule. No public comments are accepted.

• Proposed audit plan for School Activities Funds
• Proposed audit plan for APS Purchasing Cards (quarterly reviews)
• Proposed audit plan for Information Systems Equipment
• Proposed audit plan for Gas Cards and Fleet Management
• Follow-up on review and approval process for IA Schedule from August 4 meeting

The Audit Committee met to discuss proposed audit plans and the internal audit schedule for the school year. The minutes record no substantive decisions or votes.

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

The Arlington School Board held a closed meeting at 5:30 PM to discuss personnel actions, then convened an open meeting at 7 PM. In the open meeting, the board approved a consent agenda that included numerous personnel appointments and resignations, amendments to policies on electronic participation and homeless education, appointments to advisory committees, and denial of two transfer appeals. The Academic Data Update was postponed.

• Closed meeting to consider up to 52 appointments, 22 salary changes, 11 resignations, 7 resignations with prejudice, and 1 classification specification
• Consent agenda approved with 52 appointments across T-scale, A-scale, and support services
• Amendments to Policies B.6.37, B-4.4 (electronic participation) and J-5.3.1 (homeless education services)
• Appointments to School Board Advisory Committees: Matthew Walker and Kelly Jones to FAC; Budget Advisory Council chair resignation accepted
• Denial of transfer appeals SY24-01 and SY24-02

The School Board adopted new resource textbooks for secondary Spanish, K-12 science, and higher-level secondary mathematics. The Board also approved a consent agenda including various personnel actions and policy amendments. The annual Academic Data Update was postponed.

• Approved resource textbooks for Secondary Spanish, Elementary and Secondary Science, and Secondary Mathematics (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including personnel actions and policy amendments (5-0)
• Approved amendments to Policies B.6.37, B-4.4, and J-5.3.1 (5-0)
• Approved Transfer Appeal SY24-01 and SY24-02 (5-0)
• Approved 52 appointments, 22 position/salary changes, and 18 resignations (5-0)

Policy Subcommittee Meeting- 8 AM

The School Board Policy Subcommittee will discuss several proposed policy changes, including an attendance policy (PIP-1), amendments to the strategic planning system, a second draft on food services and vending machines, and a first draft on financial management of school facilities. They will also review existing policies on conflict of interest and board leadership. No public comments are accepted.

• J-5.1.30 PIP-1 Attendance
• A-6.30 Strategic Planning System (Amendment)
• J-8.3.8.31 Food Services-Vending Machines (2nd Draft)
• K-7 Financial Management-Use of School Facilities (1st Draft)
• Feedback on B-2.6.1 Conflict of Interest and B-3.2 Board Leadership

The subcommittee met to discuss and review several school board policies and implementation procedures. The minutes record discussions and reviews, but no formal votes or final decisions were documented.

Closed Meeting - 5:30 PM

The Arlington Public Schools Board met in a closed session to consider two Administrative Placement Decision Appeals, identified as SY24-01 and SY24-02. The Board voted to convene the closed meeting under Virginia Code 2.2‑3711(A)(2) and the motion carried. After discussion, the Board certified that only matters exempt from open‑meeting requirements were addressed, and that certification motion also carried.

• Motion to convene closed meeting to consider Administrative Placement Decision Appeals SY24-01 and SY24-02 (motion carried)
• Motion to certify that only exempt public business matters were discussed in the closed meeting (motion carried)

The Arlington School Board convened a closed meeting to consider Administrative Placement Decision Appeals SY24-01 and SY-24-02. The board later certified that only lawfully exempted public business was discussed. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved motion to convene closed meeting for placement appeals SY24-01 and SY-24-02 (5-0)
• Approved certification that only lawfully exempted business was discussed in closed session (5-0)

School Board and Cabinet Retreat- 9 AM

The Arlington School Board and Cabinet will hold a retreat to discuss working norms, the 'Every Student Counts' strategic framework, draft board priorities for 2023-2024, and bias training for board members. The public may attend but no public comments will be accepted. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of working norms and board-superintendent relationship
• Review of 'Every Student Counts, Excellence For All' strategic framework
• Review of draft School Board Priorities for 2023-2024
• Part 1 of bias training for board members

The School Board and Cabinet held a retreat to finalize the 2023-2024 School Board Priorities document. Members reviewed communication protocols and the schedule for 'Every Student Counts' videos. The session concluded with bias training for board members.

• Finalized School Board Priorities for the 2023-2024 school year

Audit Committee Meeting- 8:30 AM

The School Board Audit Committee will meet to discuss restructuring the performance and results of internal audits. The committee will review several documents including the annual audit plan, an audit wish list, follow-up matrices, and audit history. No public comments will be accepted. This is a discussion-only agenda item.

• Discussion of proposed Annual Audit Plan for APS
• Review of Audit Wish List for scheduling future audits
• Review of Audit Follow-up Exhibit and suggested format
• Review of Internal Audit Webpage and 'About Us' materials
• Discussion to begin restructuring internal audit processes

The Audit Committee met to discuss restructuring the process of internal audit performance and results. The Director of Internal Audit presented several documents for review, including the Annual Audit Plan and Audit History. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

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

The Arlington School Board will first hold a closed meeting to discuss personnel actions including 56 appointments and a termination, then open the public meeting to vote on consent items and an action item. The main action item is the Third Amendment to Deed of Lease for Sequoia Plaza II (Syphax), which authorizes $185,522 from Major Construction Reserves for fit-out costs and use of closeout funds for lease payments. Consent items include approval of personnel actions, appointments to advisory committees, and the 2023-2024 School Emergency Management Plan.

• Closed meeting to consider 56 appointments, 11 changes in position/salary, 12 resignations, 4 resignations with prejudice, 1 retirement, 1 termination
• Approval of 2023-2024 School Emergency Management Plan
• Appointments to Arlington Special Education Advisory Committee (ASEAC) and Advisory Council on Teaching & Learning (ACTL)
• Third Amendment to Deed of Lease for Sequoia Plaza II (Syphax) with $185,522 fit-out from Major Construction Reserves
• Consent agenda includes personnel actions across P/E, T, A, and Support Services scales

The School Board approved a lease amendment for Sequoia Plaza II to accommodate central office staff, including $185,522 for fit-out costs. The Board also adopted the 2023-2024 School Emergency Management Plan and approved various personnel actions.

• Approved Third Amendment to Deed of Lease for Sequoia Plaza II (3-1)
• Approved $185,522 from Major Construction Reserves for lease fit-out costs (3-1)
• Approved use of FY2023 closeout funds for lease payments from Jan 1 to June 30, 2024 (3-1)
• Approved School Emergency Management Plan for 2023-2024 (4-0)
• Approved personnel actions including 56 appointments and 17 resignations (4-0)
• Approved 9 changes in position/salary, 1 retirement, and 1 termination (4-0)
• Approved appointments to School Board Advisory Committees (4-0)

Policy Subcommittee Meeting- 8 AM

The Arlington Public Schools Policy Subcommittee will meet to discuss proposed amendments to policies regarding electronic participation in advisory committee meetings and individual board member meetings, as well as homeless education services. They will also review several existing policies including school board priorities, operations, and member conduct. No public comments are accepted at this meeting.

• B-3.6.37 Amendment: Electronic Participation in School Board Advisory Committees
• B-4.4 Amendment: Electronic Participation in Meetings by Individual Members
• J-5.3.1 Amendment: Homeless Education Services
• B-3.6.30 PIP-3 Facilities Advisory Committee discussion
• Review of existing policies: A-5, B-2, B-2.1.31, B-2.1.32, B-4

The subcommittee discussed Policy Implementation Procedures for the Facilities Advisory Committee and reviewed amendments to policies regarding electronic participation and homeless education services. The group also reviewed feedback on policies concerning school priorities, board conduct, and meetings. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

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

The Arlington School Board held a closed meeting to consider dozens of personnel actions, including 54 appointments, 9 position/salary changes, 7 resignations and 5 resignations with prejudice. In the open session the Board adopted a consent agenda covering those personnel actions, appointments to advisory committees, the ASA collective bargaining agreement, and a Skilled Trades Program grant. All motions carried with votes recorded.

• Closed meeting motion to consider 54 appointments, 9 position/salary changes, 7 resignations, and 5 resignations with prejudice
• Adoption of consent agenda approving the listed personnel actions across P/E/T/A scales
• Appointment of members to multiple School Board Advisory Committees (e.g., ACTL, Budget Advisory Council, Facilities Council)
• Approval of the Arlington School Administrators (ASA) Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Approval of Skilled Trades Program Grant to fund carpentry, electrical, and automotive courses

The School Board approved an initial Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Arlington School Administrators effective August 1, 2023, through June 20, 2024. The Board also approved various personnel actions and the appointment of a Student Climate Coordinator. A proposal to lease additional space at Sequoia Plaza II was discussed but not decided.

• Approved Collective Bargaining Agreement with Arlington School Administrators (3-0)
• Appointed Ivan Lopez as Student Climate Coordinator (3-0)
• Approved 54 personnel appointments (3-0)
• Approved 9 changes in position/salary (3-0)
• Approved 7 resignations (3-0)
• Approved 6 resignations with prejudice (3-0)

Policy Subcommittee Meeting- 8 AM

The Arlington Public Schools Policy Subcommittee meets to discuss three Policy Implementation Procedures (PIPs) for fleet and vehicle management and driver qualification, a second draft of the school year calendar policy (I-4.30), and feedback on existing policy A-5 on district priorities. The meeting is open to the public but does not accept comments. No votes or decisions are recorded on this agenda; items are listed as discussion only.

• E-5.30 PIP-1 Fleet Management
• E-5.30 PIP-2 Vehicle Management
• E-5.30 PIP-3 Driver Qualification and Compliance
• I-4.30 School Year Calendar (2nd Draft)
• A-5 Arlington Public Schools Priorities (feedback on existing policy)

The subcommittee discussed Policy Implementation Procedures regarding fleet, vehicle, and driver management. Members also reviewed a second draft of the School Year Calendar policy and feedback on APS Priorities. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Closed Meeting - 9 AM and Organizational Meeting/School Board Meeting - 10:30 AM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board held a closed meeting on personnel actions and then an open organizational meeting. The board adopted a code of conduct, elected Cristina Diaz-Torres as Chair and David Priddy as Vice Chair, and appointed a Clerk and Deputy Clerk. They also approved routine items including the 2023-2024 meeting schedule, pay dates, and existing policies.

• Election of Cristina Diaz-Torres as Chair of the Board for 2023-2024
• Election of David Priddy as Vice Chair of the Board for 2023-2024
• Appointment of Claudia Mercado as Clerk and Carmen Mejia as Deputy Clerk
• Adoption of the 2023-2024 School Board meeting schedule
• Adoption of the 2023-2024 schedule of pay dates

The School Board held its organizational meeting to elect new leadership and adopt administrative guidelines for the 2023-24 school year. The Board also approved a series of personnel actions and the FY 2025 Budget Development calendar.

• Elected Cristina Diaz-Torres as Chair (5-0)
• Elected David Priddy as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Adopted School Board Code of Conduct (5-0)
• Re-appointed Claudia Mercado as Clerk and Carmen Mejia as Deputy Clerk (5-0)
• Adopted FY 2025 Budget Development calendar (5-0)
• Approved personnel actions including 60 appointments and 23 resignations (5-0)
• Appointed Eric Sokolove as Assistant Principal at Arlington Science Focus Elementary School (5-0)
• Adopted 2023-2024 meeting schedule and public comment guidelines (5-0)

Closed Meeting - 5:30 PM and Work Session on the Pre-Planning for the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) - 7 PM (Open to the Public)

The board held a closed meeting to consult legal counsel on the Arlington School Administrators collective bargaining agreement and then certified that meeting under Virginia law. In the public work session, the board approved an installment purchase agreement with Apple Inc. for $5,693,440 to finance July 2023 Apple equipment purchases and authorized the chair to sign the agreement. The session also reviewed superintendent recommendations, enrollment projections, and the pre‑CIP report for the FY 2025‑34 Capital Improvement Plan.

• Closed meeting to consult legal counsel on the ASA collective bargaining agreement (motion carried).
• Certification that the closed meeting complied with Virginia Code §2.2‑3712(D) (motion carried).
• Approval of a $5,693,440 installment purchase agreement with Apple Inc. for school equipment (motion carried).
• Work session discussing superintendent recommendations, enrollment projections, and the pre‑CIP report for the Capital Improvement Plan.
• Distribution of Pre‑CIP Report documents (PDFs) for public review.

The School Board approved an installment purchase agreement with Apple Inc. for equipment. The Board also held a work session to review recommendations for the FY 2025-34 Capital Improvement Plan, though no decisions were made on those proposals.

• Approved $5,693,440 Installment Purchase Agreement with Apple Inc. (4-0)
• Authorized School Board Chair to sign the Apple agreement (4-0)
• Approved convening a closed session regarding the ASA Collective Bargaining Agreement (4-0)
• Certified that only lawfully exempted matters were discussed in closed session (4-0)
• No decisions made on Pre-CIP report recommendations

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

The board first held a closed meeting to discuss a public employee's performance, then in open session approved a consent agenda that included personnel actions (appointments, resignations, retirements), a grant for summer learning kits and transportation, a fence art project at Innovation Elementary, a contribution to the OPEB trust, and appointments to advisory committees. Athletic awards were also presented.

• Approved 46 new appointments (5 P-scale, 35 T-scale, 4 A-scale, 2 support services) and many other personnel changes, including resignations and retirements
• Accepted a grant for summer learning kits and extended learning experiences for students not in summer school
• Authorized fence signs at Innovation Elementary School
• Authorized transfer of funds to the Arlington County School Board Retiree Welfare Benefit Trust (OPEB Trust)
• Appointed chairs, vice-chairs, and secretaries to advisory committees (ASEAC, ACTL, and subcommittees)

The School Board adopted a consent agenda that approved various personnel changes, the annual Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust contribution, and several administrative items. The Board also held a closed session to discuss the performance of a public school employee.

• Approved motion to convene closed meeting regarding employee performance (4-0)
• Certified closed meeting complied with Virginia law (4-0)
• Adopted consent agenda (4-0)
• Approved 48 appointments across P/E, T, A, and Support scales
• Approved 34 changes in position/salary across P/E, T, and Support scales
• Approved 76 resignations and 4 resignations with prejudice
• Approved 8 retirements and 3 terminations
• Approved annual contribution to the Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust Fund

Policy Subcommittee Meeting- 8 AM

The School Board Policy Subcommittee will discuss proposed policy changes, including a first draft of Family Life Education (I-7.18) and revisions to PIPs on student transfers and bullying prevention. The meeting is open to the public but does not accept comments.

• First draft of I-7.18 Family Life Education policy
• Revision of J-5.3.31 PIP-1 Options and Transfers (Elementary and Secondary)
• Revision of J-6.8.1 PIP-1 Student Safety – Bullying-Harassment Prevention
• Review of July–September 2024 revision schedule

The subcommittee discussed the policy revision schedule through September 2023. Members reviewed draft revisions regarding student transfers, bullying and harassment prevention, and family life education. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded.

Closed Meeting on Personnel Actions for June 22 - 5:30 PM

The Arlington Public Schools Board convened a procedural closed meeting to certify personnel actions scheduled for June 22. The agenda contains only boilerplate motions to convene and certify the session, with no specific employee names or financial details disclosed. The board approved the certification that only legally exempt matters were discussed.

• Closed session to consider up to 46 appointments, 34 salary/position changes, 66 resignations, 3 terminations, and 8 retirements
• Certification of closed meeting compliance with Virginia Code §2.2-3712(D)
• Meeting location: Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA

The Arlington School Board held a closed meeting to consider various personnel actions, including appointments, salary changes, resignations, terminations, and retirements. The board voted 3-0 to convene the closed session and later voted 3-0 to certify that only lawfully exempted business was discussed.

• Approved motion to convene closed meeting for personnel actions (3-0)
• Certified that only lawfully exempted public business was discussed in closed session (3-0)

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

The Arlington School Board held a closed meeting to discuss a public school employee's performance, then convened an open meeting. The Board approved a consent agenda including minutes, numerous personnel actions (appointments, resignations, retirements), revisions to policies G‑1.30, G‑1.31, and M‑4, the 2022‑2023 Educational Technology Strategic Plan, and renewal of ESEA program applications. The meeting also included recognitions and announcements.

• Closed meeting on performance of a public school employee (5:30 PM)
• Approval of 46 T‑scale teacher appointments and numerous other personnel changes
• Revisions to School Board Policies G‑1.30 Goals, G‑1.31 Human Resources, and M‑4 Financial Management‑Capital Improvement Plan
• Adoption of 2022‑2023 APS Educational Technology Strategic Plan
• Renewal of ESEA (Title I, II, III, IV) program applications for 2023‑2024

The School Board adopted the 2022-2023 APS Educational Technology Strategic Plan and revised policies regarding goals and financial management. The Board also approved a series of personnel appointments and retired the human resources policy implementation procedures.

• Approved 2022-2023 APS Educational Technology Strategic Plan (5-0)
• Approved revisions to Policy G-1.30 Goals and Policy M-4 Financial Management-Capital Improvement Plan (5-0)
• Approved retirement of Policy G-1.31 Human Resources Policies and Policy Implementation Procedures (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from May 4, May 18, May 24, and May 25 meetings (5-0)
• Appointed 11 Assistant Principals effective July 1 (5-0)
• Approved various personnel actions including 48 appointments and 52 resignations (5-0)
• Certified that only lawful public business was discussed in the closed meeting (5-0)

Closed Meeting - 5:30 PM and Committee of the Whole Meeting on the Pre-Planning for the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) - 6:30 PM (Open to the Public)

The Board will first hold a closed meeting to consider personnel actions, including 50 appointments and other changes. Then it will convene a public Committee of the Whole to prepare for a June 20 work session on the pre-Capital Improvement Plan report, with objectives to review the timeline and identify heartburn items.

• Closed meeting: consider 50 appointments, 6 changes in position/salary, 49 resignations, 1 termination, 12 retirements
• Committee of the Whole on pre-planning for the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Objectives: prepare for June 20 work session, preview headlines, review timeline, identify heartburn items
• Motion to convene closed meeting carried 4-0 (Kadera not present)

The Board convened in a closed meeting to consider personnel appointments, salary changes, resignations, a termination, and retirements. In the open session, the Board and staff discussed topics and a timeline for the FY 2025-34 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).

• Approved motion to convene closed meeting for personnel matters (4-0)
• Approved certification that closed meeting adhered to Virginia law (4-0)

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

The Arlington School Board will hold a closed meeting at 5:30 PM to discuss a public school employee's performance, then an open meeting at 7 PM. The board is set to approve consent items including the charge to the superintendent for the 2024-2030 APS Strategic Plan, policy amendments, personnel actions, and advisory committee appointments. Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items will also be heard.

• Closed meeting to discuss performance of a public school employee (Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(1))
• Approval of charge to superintendent for development of 2024-2030 APS Strategic Plan
• Amendments to School Board Policies C-2.7 (Superintendent Evaluation) and J-8.3.1 (School Health Services)
• Personnel actions including appointments, resignations, and retirements across multiple employee scales
• Appointments to advisory committees: Arlington Partnership for Children, Youth & Families and Joint Facilities Advisory Commission

The School Board approved a new project budget and construction contracts for The Heights Building Phase 2. The Board also adopted policy changes regarding superintendent evaluations and the use of Narcan in high schools.

• Approved $18,930,000 budget for The Heights Building Phase 2
• Approved $12,495,000 contract for The Heights Building Phase 2 to Costello Construction
• Approved $802,730 fee for Turner & Townsend Heery Construction Administration
• Approved transfer of $4,050,000 to Capital Reserve and $4,690,000 from Capital Reserve for The Heights project
• Approved amendments to Policy J-8.3.1 allowing high school students to carry and administer Narcan with parent consent
• Approved amendments to Policy C-2.7 regarding Superintendent Evaluation
• Approved charge to Superintendent for the 2024-2030 APS Strategic Plan
• Appointed Dr. Julie Crawford as Chief Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Student Support Officer

Policy Subcommittee Meeting- 8 AM

The Arlington School Board Policy Subcommittee will meet to discuss several policy implementation procedures (PIPs), including physical examinations and a retired SARS-CoV-2 vaccine requirement. First drafts of policies on Section 504, return-to-learn plans, and award of credit are also on the agenda. The meeting is open to the public but no comments are accepted.

• Discussion of PIP-11 Physical Examinations
• Discussion of retired PIP-18 Vaccine Requirement (SARS-CoV-2)
• First draft of J-2.1 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
• First draft of J-10-1-3 Return-to-Learn Plans for Traumatic Brain Injury or Other Illness
• First draft of I-11.6.33 Award of Credit

The subcommittee discussed revisions to procedures regarding physical examinations and physical interventions, as well as the retirement of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine requirement. First draft revisions to policies on Section 504, return-to-learn plans, and award of credit were also discussed. No final decisions or votes were recorded.

Closed Meeting on Personnel Actions for the May 25 School Board Meeting - 5:30 PM

The Arlington School Board convened a closed meeting on May 18, 2023, to discuss personnel actions, including appointments, resignations, and retirements. The board unanimously voted to enter the closed meeting and later certified that the meeting complied with Virginia law. No public action was taken beyond the procedural certification.

• Considered 7 appointments, 4 changes in position/salary, 35 resignations, 1 resignation with prejudice, and 3 retirements
• Meeting authorized under Virginia Code 2.2-3711(A)(1) for personnel matters
• Unanimous vote to convene closed meeting (5-0)
• Unanimous vote to certify the closed meeting as lawful (5-0)

The Arlington School Board convened a closed meeting to consider various personnel matters. The board voted to certify that only lawfully exempted public business was discussed during the session.

• Approved motion to enter closed session to consider 7 appointments, 4 position/salary changes, 35 resignations, 1 resignation with prejudice, and 3 retirements (5-0)
• Approved certification that only lawful public business was discussed in closed session (5-0)

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

The Arlington School Board will vote on adopting the final FY 2024 budget totaling $804,392,800, requiring an ongoing county transfer of $594,385,235. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel actions (appointments, resignations, terminations) and a consent agenda with items such as minutes, personnel actions, recognition of the Arlington Education Association as exclusive representative, and appointments to advisory committees. Public comment and a student advisory annual report are also scheduled.

• Adoption of FY 2024 budget: $804,392,800 total, $594,385,235 ongoing county transfer
• Personnel actions: 8 appointments, 7 changes in position/salary, 21 resignations, 2 resignations with prejudice, 1 termination, 9 retirements (discussed in closed session)
• Appointment of Karen Herrling to Arlington Partnership for Children, Youth & Families (APCYF)
• Student Advisory Board annual report presented for monitoring
• Presentation of Colors by Arlington Career Center Space Force JROTC Cadet Corps

The School Board certified the Arlington Education Association (AEA) as the exclusive representative for licensed and support personnel following a secret ballot election. The Board also approved a series of personnel actions and several school principal appointments. No final decision on the FY 2024 Budget was recorded in the provided text.

• Certified Arlington Education Association (AEA) as exclusive representative for licensed and support staff (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from four previous meetings (5-0)
• Approved personnel actions: 8 appointments, 7 changes in position/salary, 21 resignations, 2 resignations with prejudice, 1 termination, and 8 retirements (5-0)
• Appointed Angie Close as Director of Secondary Special Education
• Appointed Carmen De La Cruz Scales as Principal, Carlin Springs Elementary School
• Appointed Carolyn Jackson as Principal, Gunston Middle School
• Appointed Helena Payne Chauvenet as Principal, Hoffman-Boston Elementary School
• Appointed Peter Balas as Principal, Wakefield High School

Policy Subcommittee Meeting- 8 AM

The School Board Policy Subcommittee will discuss proposed amendments to policies on superintendent evaluation (C-2.7) and school health services (J-8.3.1), along with second drafts of human resources goals (G-1.30) and financial management-CIP (M-4), and first drafts of retired policies on HR procedures (G-1.31) and vending machines (J-8.3.8.31), and extended day (M-7). The meeting is open to the public but no comments are accepted.

• Amendment to C-2.7 Superintendent Evaluation
• Amendment to J-8.3.1 School Health Services
• Second draft of G-1.30 Goals (Human Resources)
• Second draft of M-4 Financial Management-Capital Improvement Plan
• First draft of M-7 Extended Day

The subcommittee met to discuss Policy Implementation Procedure F-1 PIP-1 Capital Improvement Plan. Members also discussed revisions to policies regarding superintendent evaluation, health services, human resources, financial management, and extended day. No final decisions or votes were recorded.

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

The Arlington School Board will hold a work session to discuss homework and communication of student progress. No decisions or public comments are expected; the session is for Board discussion and review of draft policy documents for stakeholder feedback.

• Work session on Homework and Communication of Student Progress
• Review of draft policy I-7.2.3.34 PIP-1 (elementary) and PIP-2 (secondary) for stakeholder feedback
• Presentation: Homework and Communication of Student Progress PowerPoint
• No votes or recommendations from the Superintendent; discussion only

The School Board reviewed updates to the proposed FY 2024 budget and held a work session on equitable grading practices and standards-based grading. No formal votes were recorded; the sessions consisted of presentations and discussions.

• Canceled Committee of the Whole meetings tentatively scheduled for May 9 and 10
• Requested that teachers update CANVAS for student grade transparency

Budget Work Session #6 - 5:30 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board will meet in a work session to discuss the FY 2024 budget. No public comments will be accepted. The agenda includes a single item: review of Budget Work Session #6 materials.

• Review of FY 2024 Budget Work Session #6 materials (PDF attachment)

The School Board held work sessions to review updates to the proposed FY 2024 budget and discuss the implementation of standards-based and equitable grading practices. No formal votes were taken on budget or policy changes during this session.

• Canceled Committee of the Whole meeting tentatively scheduled for May 9 and 10
• Requested teachers update CANVAS for student grade transparency

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

The School Board will vote on a $9.4 million construction contract award to Shapiro & Duncan, Inc. for the Barcroft Elementary HVAC Replacement Project, with a total project budget of $12.9 million. Consent items include approval of minutes, personnel actions, policy revisions (J-5.3.2 Home Instruction and J-15.32 Records Management), and an advisory committee appointment. The board also receives an English Language Arts Literacy update.

• Award contract to Shapiro & Duncan, Inc. for $9,426,000 for Barcroft Elementary HVAC replacement; approve $12.9M budget using $5.3M from COVID State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund
• Revisions to School Board Policies J-5.3.2 Home Instruction and J-15.32 Records Management
• Appointment of Anjali Martinez to Advisory Council on Teaching & Learning (ACTL) Dual Language Immersion subcommittee
• Personnel actions: 5 P/E-scale changes, 17 T-scale changes, 2 A-scale changes, 1 support services appointment

The School Board approved a construction contract and budget for the Barcroft Elementary School HVAC replacement. The Board also adopted revisions to policies regarding home instruction and records management and approved several personnel changes.

• Awarded $9,426,000 HVAC replacement contract for Barcroft Elementary to Shapiro & Duncan, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $12.9 million project budget for Barcroft Elementary HVAC from Major Infrastructure funding minus $5.3 million from CSLFRF (5-0)
• Adopted revisions to School Board Policies J-5.3.2 Home Instruction and J-15.32 Records Management (5-0)
• Approved leadership changes for eight assistant principals and supervisors effective July 1, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from six previous meetings (5-0)
• Approved personnel actions including 6 appointments, 10 changes in position/salary, 15 resignations, and 2 retirements (5-0)

Closed Meeting - 5:30 PM and Public Hearing on the School Board Proposed FY 2024 Budget- 7 PM (Open to the Public)

The School Board will first convene a closed meeting to discuss salary matters related to an employee, then open a public hearing on the proposed FY 2024 budget. Community members may speak for up to two minutes each during the hearing.

• Closed meeting on consultation with legal counsel regarding personnel salary matters
• Public hearing on the School Board proposed FY 2024 budget
• Each speaker has up to 2 minutes for public comment

The Board conducted a public hearing regarding the proposed FY 2024 budget, featuring testimony in support of mental wellness funding. A closed session was held to discuss employee salary matters. No substantive votes on the budget were taken during this meeting.

• Approved motion to convene closed meeting for employee salary matters (5-0)
• Approved certification that only lawful public business was discussed in closed session (5-0)

Closed Meeting - 5:30 PM and Budget Work Session #5 - 6:30 PM (Open to the Public)

The School Board will convene a closed meeting for personnel actions at 5:30 PM, then an open budget work session at 6:30 PM. The budget work session includes discussion with the Budget Advisory Council, revenue updates, and other topics. The public may attend but no comments are accepted.

• Closed meeting for personnel actions: 6 appointments, 10 changes in position/salary, 13 resignations, 1 resignation with prejudice, 1 nonrenewal, 2 retirements
• Budget work session #5: discussion with Budget Advisory Council on FY2024 proposed budget
• Revenue updates scheduled for 7:00 PM
• Other budget topics as needed from 7:15 PM to 8:30 PM

The Board held a closed session to consider various personnel actions and a budget work session to review FY 2024 recommendations from the Budget Advisory Council. Members discussed financial sustainability, reserve funds, and student success metrics. No formal votes were taken on budget items 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)

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

The Arlington School Board will convene in a closed meeting at 5:30 PM to discuss personnel actions. The open meeting at 7 PM includes a consent agenda with approval of personnel actions, the Special Education Annual Plan Application, the Perkins Grant Application, and revisions to policies F-2 and I-9.1.5. The board will also hear public comment and make announcements.

• Closed meeting for personnel actions including appointments, resignations, and retirements
• Approval of consent agenda with personnel actions (7 appointments, multiple resignations, retirements, and classification specification changes)
• Approval of Special Education Annual Plan Application for SY 2023-24
• Approval of Perkins Grant Application for career and technical education for 2023-24
• Revisions to School Board Policies F-2 Goals and I-9.1.5 Exemplary Projects

The School Board adopted a consent agenda including various personnel appointments, retirements, and resignations. The Board also approved budget-neutral adjustments to three leadership positions and updated two school board policies.

• Approved consent agenda including personnel actions (4-0)
• Approved Special Education Annual Plan
• Approved Perkins Grant Application
• Adopted revisions to School Board Policies F-2 Goals and I-9.1.5 Exemplary Projects
• Approved budget-neutral adjustments to three leadership positions
• Appointed Alice Blount-Fenney as Director of Internal Audit effective July 1

Policy Subcommittee Meeting- 8 AM

The School Board Policy Subcommittee will discuss first drafts of two policies: G-2.9 on financial management of gifts to employees and I-4.30 on a new school year calendar. They will also review feedback on existing policy F-6.1 on naming of facilities. No public comments are accepted.

The School Board Policy Subcommittee met to discuss revisions to several policies. No formal decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

• Discussed revisions to Policy F-6.1 Naming of Facilities
• Discussed first draft revisions to Policy G-2.9 Financial Management-Gifts to Employees
• Discussed first draft revisions to Policy I-4.30 School Year Calendar (New Policy)

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

The joint School Board and County Board work session will present the Arlington Public Schools proposed fiscal year 2024 budget. County Board Chairman Christian Dorsey and School Board Chair Reid Goldstein will give opening remarks. An overview of collaboration on youth mental health and substance use will be discussed. No public comments are accepted.

• Opening remarks by Christian Dorsey (County Board Chairman) and Reid Goldstein (School Board Chair)
• Presentation of the FY 2024 budget by Dr. Francisco Durán (Superintendent) and Mark Schwartz (County Manager)
• Discussion of youth mental health and substance‑use collaboration by Dr. Darrell Sampson and Deborah Warren
• Presentation files: FY 2024 SB CB Joint WS Presentation 03312023.pdf and APS‑County substance use and mental health response‑3.31.23.pdf

The joint work session consisted of presentations and discussions regarding the proposed FY 2024 budgets for the School Board and County Board. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; the session focused on budget priorities, mental health services, and inter-departmental collaboration.

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

The Arlington Public Schools School Board will vote on the proposed FY 2024 budget as the main action item. The board will also approve a consent agenda including personnel actions, revisions to several School Board policies, and appointments to advisory committees. Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items will be heard.

• School Board Proposed FY 2024 Budget (action item)
• Revisions to policies I-11.5.2.30 (high school credit at middle school), J-5.3.1 (homeless education services), M-3 (financial management for construction), and M-11 (student ID badges)
• Amendments to Policy B-4 School Board Meetings
• Appointments to School Board Advisory Committees, including six members to the ACTL Sub-subcommittee on Dual Language Immersion
• Personnel actions: appointments, resignations, retirements, and changes in position/salary across multiple employee scales

The School Board approved the Superintendent’s Revised Proposed FY 2024 Budget with several modifications to funding for relocatables, tutoring, and transportation. The Board also adopted a consent agenda including personnel actions and updates to four school board policies.

• Adopted Proposed FY 2024 Budget with $200,000 reduction for relocatables and $100,000 reduction for Compensation Study (4-0)
• Added $221,000 for virtual tutoring services and $21,820 for Transportation uniform funding as part of FY 2024 Budget (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from six previous meetings (4-0)
• Adopted policy revisions for I-11.5.2.30 (High School Credit at Middle School), J-5.3.1 (Homeless Education Services), M-3 (Financial Management), and M-11 (Student ID Badges)
• Approved amendments to School Board Policy B-4 School Board Meetings
• Appointed Dr. Lori Wiggins as Principal at Arlington Community High School
• Appointed Dr. Chris Willmore as Director of Secondary Education

Closed Meeting - 5:30 PM and Public Hearing on the Superintendent's Proposed FY 2024 Budget- 7 PM (Open to the Public)

The School Board will hold a public hearing to receive community input on the Superintendent's Proposed FY 2024 Budget. Before the hearing, the Board convened a closed meeting to discuss personnel actions including appointments, resignations, and retirements.

• Closed meeting for personnel actions: 7 appointments, 6 changes in position/salary, 11 resignations, 3 resignations with prejudice, 6 retirements
• Public hearing on the Superintendent's Proposed FY 2024 Budget (7 PM, open to the public)

The Board conducted a public hearing to receive input on the Superintendent's proposed FY 2024 budget. No formal decisions were made regarding the budget during this meeting. The Board also held a closed session to discuss personnel actions.

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

Policy Subcommittee Meeting- 8 AM

The School Board Policy Subcommittee will discuss and review several draft policy amendments, including B-4 on School Board Meetings, J-5.3.2 on Home Instruction, J-15.32 on Records Management, and I-11.1 on Family and Community Engagement. The meeting is open to the public but does not accept comments.

• Second draft review of B-4 School Board Meetings policy
• Second draft review of J-5.3.2 Home Instruction policy
• Second draft review of J-15.32 Records Management policy
• First draft review of I-11.1 Family and Community Engagement policy
• Review of Apr 23–Jun 24 Revision Calendar

The subcommittee met to review the policy revision calendar for the remainder of the school year. Members discussed potential revisions to policies regarding board meetings, home instruction, records management, and community engagement. No formal decisions or votes were recorded.

Closed Meeting - 5:30 PM and Budget Work Session #4 - 6:30 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board met in closed session to consider Honored Citizen Award nominations, then held Budget Work Session #4 open to the public. The work session covered FY 2024 revenue and spring staffing updates, enrollment projections, a PAPER update, and proposed School Board changes. No public comments were accepted during the work session.

• Closed meeting to consider nominations for the Honored Citizen Award under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(11)
• Revenue and Spring Staffing Updates discussed in Budget Work Session #4
• Enrollment Projections Review presented
• PAPER update included in other topics
• School Board proposed changes discussed from 7:30–8:30 p.m.

The Board held a budget work session to review the Revised Proposed FY 2024 Budget, enrollment projections, and the 'Paper' virtual tutoring service. Members discussed potential budget changes regarding human resources, teacher incentives, and reading programs. No formal votes were taken on budget items during this session.

• Approved motion to convene closed meeting for Honored Citizen Award nominations (5-0)
• Approved certification of closed meeting legality (5-0)

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

The Arlington School Board held a closed meeting to consult with legal counsel on collective bargaining, then convened a regular meeting where they approved a consent agenda including an opioid settlement, personnel actions (appointments, resignations, retirements), and amendments to admissions policy. The board also recognized Arts in the Schools Month and appointed Alison Babb as Vice Chair of the School Health Advisory Board.

• Closed meeting to consult with legal counsel on collective bargaining (Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(8))
• Approved personnel actions: 15 appointments, 11 resignations (including 4 with prejudice), 8 retirements, 1 termination, 7 changes in position/salary
• Amendments to School Board Policy J-5.3.30 Admissions
• Opioid settlement action approved in consent agenda
• Appointment of Alison Babb as Vice Chair of School Health Advisory Board

The School Board adopted amendments to the admissions policy and approved participation in nationwide opioid-related claim settlements. The Board also appointed interim leadership for Arlington Community High School and approved a series of personnel actions.

• Approved amendments to School Board Policy J-5.3.30 Admissions (5-0)
• Approved participation in proposed opioid-related claim settlements (5-0)
• Appointed Cynthia Schall as Interim Principal at Arlington Community High School (5-0)
• Appointed Lara Macdonald as Interim Assistant Principal at Arlington Community High School (5-0)
• Approved 15 appointments, 6 changes in position/salary, 15 resignations, and 8 retirements across personnel scales (5-0)
• Approved minutes for Feb 28, March 2, and March 8 meetings (5-0)
• Certified that only lawful public business was discussed in the closed meeting (5-0)

Closed Meeting - 5:30 PM and Budget Work Session #3 - 6:30 PM (Open to the Public)

The School Board will hold a closed meeting at 5:30 PM to discuss personnel actions for the March 16 meeting, followed by a public budget work session #3 at 6:30 PM. During the work session, the board will review items addressing Priority #2 (recruit, hire, and invest in a diverse workforce) and Priority #3 (improve operational efficiency). No public comments are accepted during the work session.

• Closed meeting on personnel actions for the 3/16 School Board meeting
• Certification of closed meeting as an action item
• Budget Work Session #3 reviewing items for Priority #2 (staffing) and Priority #3 (operational efficiency)
• FY 2024 budget materials attached for review

The Board held a work session to discuss proposed budget priorities regarding employee recruitment, salaries, and operational improvements. No final budget decisions were made during this session; the Board is scheduled to act on the proposed budget on March 30.

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

Policy Subcommittee Meeting- 8 AM

The subcommittee will discuss several draft policy updates regarding facilities, operations, and human resources. The agenda includes reviews of goals for exemplary projects and employee health and dental insurance.

• F-2 Goals (Facilities and Operations Goals) 2nd Draft
• I-9.1.5 Exemplary Projects (I-9.1.5.30) 2nd Draft
• G-1.30 Goals (Human Resources Goals) 1st Draft
• G-3.2.3.30 Employee Health and Dental Insurance 1st Draft
• M-4 and M-6 Financial Management policies 1st Draft

The subcommittee met to discuss revisions to several policies, including facilities goals, human resources goals, and financial management. The minutes record these items as being in first or second draft stages; no final votes or decisions were recorded.

Closed Meeting - 5:30 PM and Budget Work Session #2 - 7 PM (Open to the Public)

The Board will convene for a closed meeting to determine a grievance before holding an open budget work session. The public session focuses on enrollment projections and priority items regarding student well-being, academic progress, and math.

• Closed meeting for the determination of a grievance
• Budget Work Session #2: Enrollment Projections
• Budget Work Session #2: Student social-emotional and academic needs
• Budget Work Session #2: Focus on math

The School Board held a closed meeting to determine a grievance and a public work session to review enrollment projections and budget priorities. No formal votes were taken on budget items during the work session; members were asked to note changes for a proposed budget action on March 30.

• Approved motion to convene closed meeting for grievance determination (5-0)
• Approved certification that only lawfully exempted business was discussed in closed session (5-0)

Closed Meeting on the Performance of a Public School Employee - 5:30 PM and School Board Meeting - 7 PM (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board held a closed meeting on employee performance, then opened a public meeting to act on consent items including revisions to 10 financial management, internal audit, and student fee policies. The Board also voted to establish a sub-subcommittee on Dual Language Immersion and appoint Paula Cordero-Salas as its chair. Personnel actions and meeting minutes were approved.

• Revisions to policies D-1.33, D-1.31, D-2.30–D-2.36, D-9, and J-14 on financial management, internal audit, and student fees
• Establishment of ACTL sub-subcommittee on Dual Language Immersion, chaired by Paula Cordero-Salas
• Approval of personnel actions including 19 appointments, multiple resignations, and retirements across P/E, T, A, and Support Services scales
• Recognition of Posse Scholars and QuestBridge Scholars

The School Board adopted a consent agenda that merged several financial management policies into one and created a Dual Language Immersion sub-subcommittee. The Board also approved various personnel actions and certified a closed meeting regarding employee performance.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Merged seven financial management policies into Policy D-2 Financial Management-Budget
• Approved revisions to Policy B-30 (formerly D-9 Internal Audit)
• Approved revisions to Policy J-14 Student Fees, Fines and Charges
• Created Dual Language Immersion sub-subcommittee within the ACTL
• Appointed Paula Cordero-Salas as chair of the Dual Language Immersion sub-subcommittee
• Appointed Dr. Tyrone Byrd as Interim Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer
• Certified closed meeting on public school employee performance (5-0)

Closed Meeting on the Interview of a Prospect Candidate for Employment- 5:30 PM

The School Board convened a closed meeting on February 28, 2023, to interview a prospective candidate for employment, as permitted by Virginia law. The board voted unanimously to enter the closed session and later certified that only lawful matters were discussed. This agenda is procedural with no substantive public decisions.

• Motion to convene closed meeting under Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(1) for candidate interview
• Certification that closed meeting complied with open meetings law
• Unanimous vote by all five board members

The Arlington School Board convened a closed meeting to interview a prospective candidate for employment. The board later certified that only lawfully exempted public business was discussed during the session.

• Approved motion to convene closed meeting for employment interview (5-0)
• Approved certification that only lawful exempt business was discussed in closed session (5-0)

Policy Subcommittee Meeting- 8 AM

The Policy Subcommittee will review and discuss multiple policy amendments and drafts, including admissions, high school credit at middle school, homeless education services, financial management for construction, student ID badges, retired human resources policies, and school-police relations. The meeting is open to the public but no comments are accepted.

• Amendments to J-5.3.30 Admissions policy
• 2nd draft of I-11.5.2.30 High School Credit at the Middle School
• 2nd draft of J-5.3.1 Homeless Education Services
• 2nd draft of M-3 Financial Management for Construction and Site Acquisition
• Discussion of K-14.1.10.31 School and Police Relations

The subcommittee met to discuss amendments and revisions to multiple policies, including admissions and homeless education services. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Closed Meeting on Personnel Actions - 5:30 PM, Superintendent's Proposed FY 2024 Budget Presentation - 7 PM (Open to the Public), and Budget Work Session #1 - following presentation (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board will convene a closed meeting to consider personnel actions including appointments, resignations, and retirements, then hold a public budget presentation and first work session on the Superintendent's Proposed FY 2024 Budget. Public comment on the budget will be accepted at hearings on March 23 and April 25, but not at this meeting. The work session includes an overview of the budget and future session agendas.

• Closed meeting to consider up to 20 appointments, 3 changes in position/salary, 8 resignations, 3 resignations with prejudice, and 2 retirements
• Superintendent's Proposed FY 2024 Budget presentation at 7 PM (open to the public)
• Budget Work Session #1 following the presentation, covering budget overview and calendar
• Upcoming public hearings on the budget: March 23 and April 25
• Budget calendar includes work sessions through May, with Board adoption scheduled for May 11

The School Board reviewed a proposed FY 2024 budget of $803.3 million focused on student well-being, workforce investment, and operational efficiency. The Board held a closed session to consider personnel actions and began a budget work session to discuss investment effectiveness and compensation.

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

Closed Meeting on the Determination of a Grievance - 5:30 PM and School Board Meeting - 7 PM (Open to the Public)

The School Board convened a closed meeting at 5:30 PM under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(1) to hear grievance Number G-SY23-SS-IG-02 regarding an employee dismissal. The regular open meeting at 7 PM approved a consent agenda including personnel actions, policy revisions, and advisory committee appointments. Upcoming events include the Superintendent's proposed FY 2024 budget presentation on February 23.

• Closed meeting on grievance of employee dismissal (motion carried 4-0)
• Revisions to policies G-1.4 (social media use), K-14.1.10.30 (juvenile court cooperation), and K-14.1.10.31 (school and police relations)
• Amendments to policy J-5.3.31 (options and transfers)
• Appointments to advisory committees including Angelo Cocchiaro (Early Childhood) and Hanna Eun (Arts Education Chair)
• Personnel actions: 10 T-scale appointments, 7 A-scale appointments, and several resignations/retirements

Closed Meeting on Personnel Actions - 5:30 PM and Work Session on Opioids and Substances in APS: Education and Prevention (NEW TOPIC) - 6:30 PM (Open to the Public)

The School Board will first hold a closed meeting to consider personnel actions including appointments, resignations, and retirements. An open work session will follow to discuss opioids and substances in Arlington Public Schools, covering fentanyl, naloxone training, and current prevention and intervention programming. No public comments are accepted during the work session.

• Closed meeting considers up to 18 appointments, 7 position/salary changes, 5 resignations, 3 resignations with prejudice, and 1 retirement
• Work session on opioids and fentanyl education in APS
• Naloxone training for staff and community
• Overview of APS substance use prevention and intervention programming
• Discussion of next steps for opioid education

The Board conducted a work session to discuss substance use prevention, including Narcan demonstrations and adolescent warning signs. The Board also held a closed meeting to consider personnel actions. No formal votes were taken on the substance use proposals.

• Approved motion to convene closed meeting for personnel actions (3-0)
• Certified that only lawful public business was discussed in closed meeting (4-0)

School Board Meeting - 7:30 PM (NEW START TIME) (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board will meet to approve consent items including personnel actions and advisory committee appointments, receive a Strategic Plan update, and review proposed revisions to policies on acceptable social media use, cooperation with juvenile court, and school-police relations.

• Revisions to policies G-1.4 Acceptable Use of Social Media, K-14.1.10.30 Cooperation with Juvenile Court, and K-14.1.10.31 School and Police Relations
• Strategic Plan Status Update
• Personnel actions including 8 T-scale appointments and 2 A-scale appointments
• Appointment of Diana Preston to Joint Facilities Advisory Commission (JFAC)
• Revised School Board Member Liaison Assignments for 2022-2023

The School Board adopted a consent agenda including previous meeting minutes and personnel actions. Members and the Superintendent discussed responses to a drug overdose and lockdown at Wakefield High School, focusing on opioid prevention and safety protocols.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Approved minutes for Jan 19, Jan 21, Jan 25, and Jan 10 meetings
• Approved 12 appointments and 6 resignations/terminations across personnel scales
• Approved School Board Member Liaison Assignments for 2022-2023
• Approved appointments to School Board Advisory Committees

Closed Meeting on Personnel Actions - 5:30 PM and Work Session on Gifted Services - 6:30 PM (Open to the Public)

The Board will convene a closed meeting to consider personnel actions including appointments, resignations, and a termination. Following that, a public work session on gifted services will be held to discuss the Gifted Services Model and supporting advanced learners. The work session is open to the public but no comments will be accepted.

• Closed meeting to consider 12 appointments, 2 changes in position/salary, 5 resignations, 3 resignations with prejudice, 1 termination, 1 retirement
• Public work session on gifted services discussing the Gifted Services Model and RTG role
• Certification of closed meeting as required by law
• Motion by Reid Goldstein to convene closed meeting, carried unanimously

The Board convened for a work session to review the Talent Development Model and Gifted Services data. No formal actions were taken during the open session, which focused on staff presentations and board discussion regarding student identification and teacher support.

• Approved motion to enter closed meeting for personnel actions (5-0)
• Approved motion to certify closed meeting complied with Virginia law (5-0)

Policy Subcommittee Meeting- 8 AM

The Arlington Public Schools Policy Subcommittee will review several policy amendments and drafts, including a first draft on prevention of sexual misconduct and abuse, as well as second drafts for budget-related policies. The meeting is open to the public but does not accept comments. No decisions are made at this subcommittee level; recommendations may be forwarded to the full School Board.

• First draft of G-2.32 Prevention of Sexual Misconduct and Abuse
• Amendment to J-5.3.31 Options and Transfers
• Second draft of D-1.33 Community Activities Fund
• Second draft of D-2.30 Financial Management-General
• Retired policies: D-1.31, D-2.31, D-2.33, D-2.34, D-2.35, D-2.36

The subcommittee discussed amendments to Policy J-5.3.31 and revisions to several financial and student-related policies. No votes on policy changes were recorded. The committee rescheduled its February 22 meeting to February 23.

• Moved February 22 meeting to February 23
• Deferred discussion on the use of devices

School Board-Superintendent Retreat - 9 AM

This is a School Board-Superintendent retreat focused on two main discussions: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) and bias impact, followed by a session on how the board and superintendent work together. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; the session is for deliberation and team-building.

• Discussion on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) and bias impact, led by Dr. Jason Ottley and Dr. Perkins
• 'How We Work' discussion on board-superintendent collaboration and processes
• Working lunch scheduled between the two discussion sessions

The School Board participated in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) and Bias Impact Discussions led by Dr. Perkins. Members discussed working with cabinet and staff and potential changes to board meeting procedures. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

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

This meeting is largely procedural. The School Board recognized new member Bethany Zecher Sutton and winners of the MLK Literary and Visual Arts Contest, then approved a consent agenda that included personnel actions, adoption of a Code of Conduct, revised liaison assignments, and appointments to advisory committees.

• Recognition of new School Board member Bethany Zecher Sutton
• Recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Literary and Visual Arts Contest winners
• Approval of personnel actions (appointments, resignations, changes in position/salary) under consent agenda
• Adoption of School Board Code of Conduct for School Board Members
• Revised School Board Member Liaison Assignments to Schools, Advisory Groups, and Arlington Civic Associations for 2022-2023

The School Board approved a consent agenda including a new Code of Conduct and revised liaison assignments for schools, advisory committees, and civic associations. The Board also approved several personnel actions and grants for mentor teachers and safe routes to school.

• Adopted new School Board Code of Conduct (5-0)
• Approved revised School Board Liaison Assignments for schools, advisory groups, and civic associations (5-0)
• Approved appointments to School Board Advisory Committees (5-0)
• Approved ESSER Mentor Teacher Program Funds Grant (5-0)
• Approved Safe Routes to School Mini Grant (5-0)
• Appointed Cory Kapelski as Director of the Office of Professional Development (5-0)
• Appointed Justin Bolfek as Director of Student Activities at Washington-Liberty High School (5-0)
• Approved various P-Scale, T-Scale, A-Scale, and Support Services personnel actions (5-0)

Policy Subcommittee Meeting- 8 AM

The Arlington Public Schools Policy Subcommittee will meet to consider draft revisions of several policies. Items include a second draft of the Acceptable Use of Social Media policy, drafts on Cooperation with Juvenile Court and School and Police Relations, a draft on Financial Management services to county offices, and a first draft of the Records Management policy. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the meeting is for review and discussion of these drafts.

• 2nd Draft – G-1.4 Acceptable Use of Social Media
• 2nd Draft – K-14.1.10.30 Cooperation with Juvenile Court
• 2nd Draft – K-14.1.10.31 School and Police Relations
• 2nd Draft – M-5 Financial Management – Services Provided to County Offices
• 1st Draft – J-15.32 Records Management

The subcommittee reviewed second draft revisions for policies regarding social media, juvenile court, police relations, and financial management. Members also discussed first-draft revisions to the records management policy. No final votes or decisions were recorded.

Closed Meeting - 5:30 PM and Work Session #2 with the Advisory Committee on Teaching and Learning (ACTL) - 6:30 PM (Open to the Public)

The School Board approved the Middle School and High School Program of Studies for 2023-2024 and awarded a $2,468,770 construction contract to The Bennett Group for Swanson Middle School kitchen and entrance renovations, with a total project budget of $4.17 million. The Board also held a closed meeting to discuss personnel actions and grievances, and conducted a work session with the Advisory Committee on Teaching and Learning covering topics including career education, early childhood, and English language learners.

• Closed meeting to consider personnel actions and determinations on two grievances
• Approved Middle School and High School Program of Studies for 2023-2024
• Awarded contract 57FY23 to The Bennett Group for Swanson Middle School renovations ($2,468,770)
• Approved $4.17 million project budget from Kitchen and Entrance/Security Vestibule Renovation Program funding
• Authorized Parking License Agreement with Westover Baptist Church for Swanson renovations

The School Board approved the Middle and High School Program of Studies for the 2023-2024 school year. The Board also awarded a construction contract for renovations at Swanson Middle School and approved a corresponding project budget.

• Approved Middle and High School Program of Studies for 2023-2024 (5-0)
• Awarded Swanson Middle School renovation contract 57FY23 to The Bennett Group for $2,468,770 (5-0)
• Approved $4.17 million project budget for Swanson Middle School kitchen and entrance/security vestibule renovations (5-0)
• Authorized School Board Chair to sign Parking License Agreement with Westover Baptist Church (5-0)
• Approved motion to convene closed meeting for personnel matters and grievances (5-0)
• Certified that only lawfully exempted public business was discussed in closed meeting (5-0)