Arlington Public Schools public meetings in 2025

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

The Arlington School Board will first hold a closed meeting to discuss personnel actions and legal counsel. In the open session at 7 p.m., the board will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of a collective bargaining agreement with the Arlington Education Association, personnel actions, policy revisions, and advisory committee appointments.

• Closed meeting to discuss personnel actions (18 appointments, 6 salary changes, 21 resignations, 11 retirements, 14 classification specs, 2 terminations) and legal counsel
• Collective bargaining agreement with Arlington Education Association (AEA) - includes licensed salary proposal
• Revisions to policies on school start times (E-5.1.2), administrative placements (J-5.3.32), physical interventions (J-13), and admissions (J-5.3.30)
• Personnel actions: 3 P-scale appointments, 11 T-scale appointments, 3 A-scale appointments, 1 Support Services appointment, plus resignations, retirements, terminations, and classification specifications
• Membership appointments/changes to School Board advisory committees (e.g., Facilities, Teaching & Learning, Special Education, Budget Advisory Council)

The Arlington School Board adopted a consent agenda including minutes, advisory committee appointments, and multiple personnel actions. The board formally approved collective bargaining agreements with the Arlington Education Association and Arlington School Administrators, which set staff compensation and working conditions. It also passed revisions to policies on school start times, administrative placements, physical interventions, and student admissions that will affect daily schedules and safety procedures for local families.

• Approved collective bargaining agreements with the Arlington Education Association and Arlington School Administrators
• Adopted revisions to school start times, administrative placements, physical interventions, and admissions policies (5-0)
• Certified closed meeting discussions covered only legally exempt personnel and legal matters (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, advisory committee appointments, and multiple personnel actions (5-0)

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

The Arlington Public Schools Audit Committee meets to receive follow-up presentations on the HR audit, risk assessment updates, and a consulting audit, as well as discuss a contract efficiency audit, an emergency preparedness and safety audit, employee accountability status, and audit peer review updates with the county. The meeting is open to the public but does not accept comments.

• HR Audit Follow-up Presentation
• Risk Assessment Updates
• Contract Efficiency Audit
• Emergency Preparedness and Safety Audit
• Audit Peer Review with the County Updates

The Arlington School Board Audit Committee convened to discuss the Human Resources audit and the Emergency Preparedness and Safety Audit. The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 a.m.

• Convened to discuss Human Resources audit
• Discussed Emergency Preparedness and Safety Audit
• Adjourned at 8:50 a.m.

Committee of the Whole - 5 p.m. (Open to the Public)

The School Board will convene to discuss and provide direction on the Superintendent’s Proposed Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). No public comments are accepted. This is a discussion-only session with no votes expected.

• Discussion of School Board Direction on the Superintendent’s Proposed Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)

The Arlington School Board held a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss direction on the Superintendent’s proposed Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Topics covered included student seat capacity, potential renovations at the Arlington Career Center legacy site, and findings from the Facility Condition Assessment report. No votes or formal actions were taken during the session.

• No substantive decisions, approvals, or vote tallies were recorded; the meeting was for discussion only.

Policy Subcommittee Meeting- 8:30 a.m. (Open to the Public)

The School Board Policy Subcommittee will discuss six policy revisions, including admissions, locally awarded credits, student safety, and media relations. The meeting is open to the public but does not accept public comment. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of Admissions policy (J-5.3.30, 2nd draft)
• Discussion of Safety of Students and Child Abuse/Neglect policy (J-8.7, 2nd draft)
• Discussion of Media Relations policy (K-2.3.30, 2nd draft)
• Discussion of Virginia Freedom of Information Act policy (K-2.1, 1st draft)
• Discussion of Teaching and Learning Goals policy (I-1.33, 1st draft)

The Policy Subcommittee met to discuss proposed amendments to School Board Policy J-5.3.30 Admissions. Members also reviewed revisions for six other school board policies.

• Discussed amendments to Policy J-5.3.30 Admissions
• Reviewed revisions for Teaching and Learning Goals (I-1.33)
• Reviewed revisions for Locally Awarded Verified Credit (I-11.6.1)
• Reviewed revisions for Options and Transfers (J-5.3.31)
• Reviewed revisions for Safety of Students and Child Abuse and Neglect (J-8.7)
• Reviewed revisions for Virginia Freedom of Information Act (K-2.1)
• Reviewed revisions for Media Relations (K-2.3.30)

Work Sessions - 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2:45 p.m. (Open to the Public) and Closed Meeting - 4:30 p.m.

The Board will hold work sessions on four topics: the Advisory Committee Working Group, a non-traditional secondary program, Grace Hopper Center programming, and high school bell schedules. A closed meeting will address legal matters related to collective bargaining with the Arlington School Administrators and Arlington Education Association.

• Work session on Advisory Committee Working Group: organizational structure, English learners, advanced academics, and membership composition
• Work session on non-traditional secondary program: key recommendations and proposed program overview
• Work session on Grace Hopper Center programming: career clusters, pathways, Arlington Tech Governor's STEM Academy
• Work session on high school bell schedules: community engagement feedback and schedule model discussion
• Closed meeting on collective bargaining with ASA and AEA (closed under Virginia Code 2.2-3711(A)(7)(8))

Audit Committee Meeting - 5 p.m. (Open to the Public)

The Arlington Public Schools Audit Committee will meet to discuss hotline policy updates and risk assessment pricing and availability. The meeting is open to the public but does not accept comments. No votes or decisions are expected at this procedural oversight meeting.

• Hotline updates: need for policies and 24/7 or other options
• Risk assessment: committee feedback on pricing and availability
• Other business and Q&A

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

The Arlington School Board will consider proposed revisions to the 2025-26 school year calendar, approve personnel actions including appointments and resignations, and review a monitoring report on chronic absenteeism. The meeting also includes revisions to policies on use of school facilities and jointly funded projects.

• Proposed revisions to the 2025-26 school year calendar (action item)
• Revisions to School Board Policy K-7 (Financial Management-Use of School Facilities) and M-6 (Jointly Funded Projects), retirement of Policy M-5
• Monitoring report on chronic absenteeism as part of Strategic Plan Priority – Student Well-Being
• Personnel actions: 13 appointments, 1 change in position/salary, 23 resignations, 3 retirements (approved in closed meeting)
• Membership appointments and changes to School Board Advisory Committees

The School Board approved various personnel actions including appointments, resignations, and retirements via a consent agenda. The Board also adopted revisions to financial management policies and the 2025-26 school year calendar. Additionally, the Board held a closed meeting to consider specific personnel matters.

• Approved closed meeting for personnel actions (5-0)
• Certified that only legal public business was discussed in closed meeting (4-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including various personnel actions (5-0)
• Adopted revisions to Policy K-7 and M-6, and retired Policy M-5 (5-0)
• Approved revisions to the 2025-26 School Year Calendar

Policy Subcommittee Meeting- 8:30 a.m. (Open to the Public)

The School Board Policy Subcommittee will discuss and review five draft policies: second drafts on Communication, Family and Community Engagement, and Reporting Students Enrolled in Programs, and first drafts on Capital Improvement Plan and Resources. The meeting is open to the public but no comments are accepted.

• Second draft review of policy I-7.2.3.30 Communication
• Second draft review of policy I-11.1 Family and Community Engagement
• Second draft review of policy J-15.31 Reporting Students Enrolled in Programs
• First draft review of policy F-1 Capital Improvement Plan
• First draft review of policy I-1.35 Resources

The Arlington Public Schools Policy Subcommittee met to discuss revisions to policies regarding communication, family engagement, student reporting, capital improvements, and resources. No substantive decisions were recorded.

• Met to discuss revisions to Policy I-7.2.3.30 Communication
• Met to discuss revisions to Policy I-11.1 Family and Community Engagement
• Met to discuss revisions to Policy J-15.31 Reporting Students Enrolled in Programs
• Met to discuss revisions to Policy F-1 Capital Improvement Plan
• Met to discuss revisions to Policy I-1.35 Resources

Committee of the Whole - 5 p.m. (Open to the Public)

The School Board will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss a close-out recommendation for transportation and the FY27 budget forecast. The meeting is open to the public but does not accept public comments. No formal votes are scheduled.

• Close-out recommendation for transportation services (5:00–5:20 p.m.)
• FY27 budget forecast discussion (5:20–6:00 p.m.)
• Transfinder transportation discussion PDF attached (415 KB)

The School Board met to discuss recommendations for upgrading Transportation Services software to improve routing efficiency. The Board also held a discussion regarding the FY 2027 budget forecast.

• Discussed Transportation Services software upgrades
• Discussed FY 2027 budget forecast

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

The Arlington, Alexandria City, and Falls Church City school boards are holding a joint annual legislative meeting to discuss their respective legislative packages for the 2025 Virginia General Assembly session. The agenda includes presentations of each division's legislative priorities and a discussion of legislators' priorities. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• Arlington Public Schools Legislative Package presentation
• Alexandria City Public Schools Legislative Package presentation
• Falls Church City Public Schools Legislative Package presentation
• Legislators' Priorities for the 2025 General Assembly Session discussion

The meeting focused on the presentation of proposed 2026 Legislative Positions. Staff from neighboring school divisions shared their own legislative priorities with attendees.

• No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during this meeting

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

The Arlington Public Schools Audit Committee will discuss audit follow-ups, including SAF and P Cards, and an emergency preparedness audit with an employee and family survey. They will also receive hotline updates and provide feedback on risk assessment. The meeting is open to the public but does not accept comments.

• Audit follow-up on SAF and P Cards
• Emergency Preparedness Audit including Employee and Family Survey
• Hotline updates and need for policies and 24/7 options
• Risk Assessment committee feedback
• Overtime Audit Monitoring Report (F-1)

The Audit Committee met to discuss updates regarding a consulting audit and an Emergency Preparedness Audit. Members also discussed risk assessment and revisions to School Board policies.

• No substantive decisions were recorded in these minutes

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

The board will convene a closed meeting at 5:30 p.m. for personnel actions (8 appointments, 3 resignations, 2 terminations, 2 suspensions), then open at 7 p.m. for public business. The consent agenda includes policy revisions on unpaid meal charges and a new fund for other post-employment benefits, as well as a Climate Action Resolution. The board will also hear a monitoring item on student academic growth in math and science.

• Closed meeting for personnel actions: 8 appointments, 3 resignations, 2 terminations, 2 suspensions
• Consent agenda: revisions to Policy J-8.3.8.30 on unpaid meal charges and new Policy D-2.37 on OPEB fund
• Climate Action Resolution to be approved by the board
• Membership changes to advisory committees (e.g., Educational Technology, FAC, APCYF)
• Monitoring item: Strategic Plan Priority – Student Academic Growth and Success (Math and Science)

The Arlington School Board adopted its 2026 legislative package and a Climate Action Resolution during its October 23 meeting. Members also approved consent agenda items that updated policies on unpaid meal charges and established a new post-employment benefits fund, while certifying that the preceding closed session covered only legally exempt personnel matters. The board discussed potential calendar changes to allow more time for spring parent-teacher conferences but did not vote on a revised schedule.

• Approved consent agenda including prior minutes and staff personnel actions (5-0)
• Revised unpaid meal charges policy and adopted new post-employment benefits fund policy (5-0)
• Adopted Climate Action Resolution reaffirming sustainability commitments (5-0)
• Approved 2026 School Board Legislative Package for state advocacy (5-0)
• Certified closed meeting addressed only legally exempt personnel matters (4-0, one member absent)

Policy Subcommittee Meeting- 8:30 a.m. (Open to the Public)

The Arlington Public Schools Policy Subcommittee will discuss the second draft of policy E-5.1.2 on school start times, along with policies J-5.3.32 on administrative placements and J-13 on physical interventions. The meeting is open to the public but does not accept comments. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion of second draft of policy E-5.1.2 School Start Times
• Discussion of policy J-5.3.32 Administrative Placements
• Discussion of policy J-13 Physical Interventions
• Review of PIP I-11.1: Family and Community Engagement implementation plan

The subcommittee met to discuss revisions to several school board policies. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Closed Meeting - 6 p.m. and School Board Meeting - 7 p.m. (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board will hold a closed meeting at 6 p.m. for personnel actions and public safety, followed by an open meeting at 7 p.m. The open meeting includes consent items such as personnel actions, advisory committee appointments, and a Right of Way agreement with Dominion Energy for the Grace Hopper Center. A monitoring update on the Strategic Plan priority for student, family, and community partnerships will also be presented.

• Right of Way agreement with Dominion Energy for the Grace Hopper Center
• Personnel actions including 17 appointments, 5 changes, 12 resignations, and 2 terminations (closed session) and additional T-Scale and Support Services actions (consent item)
• Membership appointments and changes to multiple School Board advisory committees (FAC, ACTL, ASEAC, etc.)
• Approval of minutes from September 9, 10, and 18, 2025 meetings
• Monitoring update on Strategic Plan Priority for Student, Family & Community Partnerships (volunteers and community partnerships)

The School Board approved the fiscal year 2027 budget direction and several consent agenda items. The Board also held a closed meeting to discuss personnel actions and public safety matters.

• Approved closed meeting for personnel and public safety (4-0)
• Certified legality of closed meeting discussions (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and personnel actions (5-0)
• Approved Dominion Energy Right of Way Agreement for Grace Hopper Center (5-0)
• Adopted School Board FY 2027 Budget Direction (5-0)

Committee of the Whole - 5 p.m. (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board will discuss the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) direction and preview school accreditation data in a Committee of the Whole meeting. The meeting is open to the public but no comments are accepted. A presentation on cut scores is attached.

• Discussion of CIP direction from 5:00-5:30 p.m.
• Preview of School Accreditation data from 5:30-6:00 p.m.
• Presentation file on cut scores attached to agenda

The School Board held an in-depth discussion regarding the Superintendent’s Proposed Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), specifically addressing project prioritization, cost evaluations, and process improvements. Additionally, staff provided updates on the Virginia school performance and accountability framework.

Virtual Policy Subcommittee Meeting- 8:30 a.m. (Open to the Public)

The Arlington Public Schools Policy Subcommittee will discuss six policy revisions in a virtual meeting. Items include second drafts on financial management of school facilities and jointly funded projects, and first drafts on volunteers and partners, school accreditation, and the planetarium. The meeting is open to the public but no comments will be accepted.

• 2nd Draft of K-7 Financial Management-Use of School Facilities
• 2nd Draft of M-5 Financial Management-Services Provided to County Offices
• 2nd Draft of M-6 Financial Management-Jointly Funded Projects/Programs
• 1st Draft of K-14.30 Volunteers and Partners
• 1st Draft of L-9 Accreditation of Schools

The School Board Policy Subcommittee met to review the policy revision schedule. Members also discussed revisions to several policies, including K-7 Financial Management-Use of School Facilities, K-14.30 Volunteers and Partners, L-9 Accreditation of Schools, M-5 Financial Management-Services Provided to County Offices, M-6 Financial Management-Jointly Funded Projects/Programs, and M-10 Planetarium.

• Reviewed the policy revision schedule
• Discussed revisions to K-7 Financial Management-Use of School Facilities
• Discussed revisions to K-14.30 Volunteers and Partners
• Discussed revisions to L-9 Accreditation of Schools
• Discussed revisions to M-5 Financial Management-Services Provided to County Offices
• Discussed revisions to M-6 Financial Management-Jointly Funded Projects/Programs
• Discussed revisions to M-10 Planetarium

Work Sessions - 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2:45 p.m. (Open to the Public) and Closed Meeting - 4:30 p.m.

The Arlington School Board will hold work sessions on planning factors for Phase 2 implementation, an update on the human resources audit, feasibility studies, and direction for the FY 2027-36 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). A closed meeting is scheduled to discuss public safety. These are work sessions open to the public but without public comments; no votes are taken.

• Work session on planning factors for Phase 2 implementation, including FTE changes and projected costs
• Update on implementation of the Human Resources audit recommendations
• Feasibility studies for potential school sites
• Discussion of FY 2027-36 Capital Improvement Plan direction, including continuing and new projects
• Closed meeting at 4:30 p.m. for public safety discussion

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

The School Board Audit Committee will hold a virtual meeting to discuss audit updates, IS audit follow-up, risk assessment options, and the fraud, waste, and abuse hotline. No public comments are accepted. The agenda is routine and procedural.

• Updates Consulting Audit
• IS Audit Follow-up
• Risk Assessment Options
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Hotline
• Other Business and Q&A

The Audit Committee met to discuss updates regarding a consulting audit and an Information Services audit report. The discussion also included risk assessment options and the implementation of a Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Hotline. No formal decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

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

The Arlington School Board will convene a closed meeting to discuss personnel actions and legal matters, followed by an open meeting at 7 p.m. The board will vote on a consent agenda including amendments to School Board Policy I-4.30 School-Year Calendar, personnel actions, and advisory committee appointments. Public comment will be heard on agenda and non-agenda items.

• Amendments to School Board Policy I-4.30 School-Year Calendar (approval vote)
• Personnel actions: 23 appointments, 10 salary/position changes, 13 resignations, 1 retirement, 1 suspension, 1 termination (consent)
• Membership changes to advisory committees including School Health Advisory Board, Budget Advisory Council, and others (consent)
• Approval of minutes from 10 prior meetings (consent)
• Closed meeting under Va. Code 2.2-3711(A)(1) and (7)(8) for personnel and legal consultation

The School Board approved the internal audit work plan for the upcoming fiscal year. The Board also held a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters and legal counsel.

• Approved convening a closed meeting for personnel and legal consultation (4-0)
• Certified that only lawful business was discussed in closed session (5-0)
• Adopted the consent agenda including various meeting minutes and personnel actions (5-0)
• Approved the FY 2025-26 Internal Audit Work Plan (5-0)

Policy Subcommittee Meeting- 8:30 a.m. (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board Policy Subcommittee will meet on September 10, 2025, to discuss three draft policies: I-11.6.1 Locally Awarded Verified Credit, J-8.7 Safety of Students and Child Abuse and Neglect-Child Protective Services, and K-2.3.30 Media Relations. The meeting is open to the public but no comments will be accepted.

• I-11.6.1 Locally Awarded Verified Credit (draft policy discussion)
• J-8.7 Safety of Students and Child Abuse and Neglect-Child Protective Services (draft policy discussion)
• K-2.3.30 Media Relations (draft policy discussion)

Closed Meeting - 5 p.m.

The Arlington School Board convened a closed meeting to consult with legal counsel and received a briefing on legal matters, as permitted by Virginia Code. The board certified the closed meeting and voted to proceed with legal counsel's recommendations. No public business was discussed or decided in this session.

• Motion to convene closed meeting under Va. Code 2.2-3711(A)(7)(8)
• Certification that only exempt matters were discussed
• Board voted to proceed with recommendations of legal counsel

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

The Arlington School Board approved additional funding of $1.15 million from the Capital Reserve for final completion of the ERP system (STARS+). The board also discussed the beginning of the school year update and approved consent items including personnel actions and advisory committee appointments. A closed meeting was held for personnel and legal consultations.

• Approved $1.15 million from Capital Reserve for ERP system (STARS+) completion
• Closed meeting to consider 50 appointments, 6 position/salary changes, 10 resignations, and 1 classification specification
• Consent agenda included personnel actions: 33 T-scale appointments, 14 A-scale appointments, and 3 support services appointments
• Appointed new members to advisory committees including co-chairs for Advanced Academics and Dual Language Immersion
• Presented FY 2025-26 Internal Audit Work Plan as an information item

The School Board approved additional funding from the Capital Reserve to complete the ERP system modernization project. The Board also approved a consent agenda containing various personnel actions and meeting minutes.

• Approved July 24, 2025, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved various personnel appointments, position changes, and resignations via consent (5-0)
• Approved $1.15M from the Capital Reserve for STARS+ completion (5-0)

Policy Subcommittee Meeting- 8:30 a.m. (Open to the Public)

The Arlington Public Schools Policy Subcommittee will review and discuss multiple policy drafts, including the school-year calendar (2nd draft), financial management for other post-employment benefits (2nd draft), food and nutrition services unpaid meal charges (2nd draft), family and community engagement (1st draft), and reporting students enrolled in programs (1st draft). The subcommittee will also consider new business regarding a revision schedule for transportation policies. No formal decisions are expected; the meeting is open to the public but does not accept comments.

• I-4.30 School-Year Calendar (2nd draft)
• D-2.37 Financial Management-Other Post-Employment Benefits (2nd draft)
• J-8.3.8.30 Food and Nutrition Services-Unpaid Meal Charges (2nd draft)
• I-11.1 Family and Community Engagement (1st draft)
• J-15.31 Reporting Students Enrolled in Programs (1st draft)

The subcommittee met to review amendments to the School-Year Calendar policy. Members also reviewed several other school board policies regarding financial management, food services, engagement, and student enrollment reporting.

• Reviewed amendments to Policy I-4.30 School-Year Calendar
• Reviewed Policy D-2.37 Financial Management-Other Post-Employment Benefits
• Reviewed Policy J-8.3.8.30 Food and Nutrition Services-Unpaid Meal Charges
• Reviewed Policy I-11.1 Family and Community Engagement
• Reviewed Policy J-15.31 Reporting Students Enrolled in Programs

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 on personnel and legal counsel, then an open meeting at 7 p.m. The Board will receive a presentation on elementary and middle school boundary analysis and recommendations, consider internal audit reports, and vote on consent items including over 100 personnel actions and advisory committee appointments. An item on ERP system funding was removed and moved to the September 4 meeting.

• Review of elementary and middle school boundary analysis and recommendations (information item)
• Consent agenda includes 109 appointments, 12 changes in position/salary, and 15 resignations across T-scale, A-scale, and support services
• Membership appointments and changes to School Board advisory committees (Budget Advisory Council, Teaching and Learning, etc.)
• Student discipline matter SY2025-26-1
• Information Services Audit Report and FY 2024-2025 Internal Audit Report

The Board approved a consent agenda containing numerous personnel appointments, position changes, and resignations. Members also accepted staff recommendations to postpone adjustments to elementary and middle school boundaries.

• Approved closed meeting for personnel and legal consultation (4-0)
• Certified that only lawful public business was discussed in closed session (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including various personnel actions (4-0)
• Accepted staff recommendation to postpone elementary and middle school boundary changes
• Authorized actions recommended by Legal Counsel (5-0)

Policy Subcommittee Meeting- 2 p.m. (Open to the Public)

The Arlington Public Schools Policy Subcommittee meets to discuss four draft policy revisions: Family and Community Engagement (I-11.1), Administrative Placements (J-5.3.32), Physical Interventions (J-13), and Reporting Students Enrolled in Programs (J-15.31). No public comments will be accepted. These are discussion items only; no final decisions are expected at this subcommittee meeting.

• Revision of Policy I-11.1 Family and Community Engagement
• Revision of Policy J-5.3.32 Administrative Placements
• Revision of Policy J-13 Physical Interventions
• Revision of Policy J-15.31 Reporting Students Enrolled in Programs
• Meeting open to the public but no comments accepted

The subcommittee reviewed the policy revision schedule and discussed revisions to four specific school board policies. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Reviewed policy revision schedule
• Discussed revisions to Policy I-11.1 Family and Community Engagement
• Discussed revisions to Policy J-5.3.32 Administrative Placements
• Discussed revisions to Policy J-13 Physical Interventions
• Discussed revisions to Policy J-15.31 Reporting Students Enrolled in Programs

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

The School Board Audit Committee will discuss the proposed audit plan topics for fiscal year 2025-2026, which include Consulting Contracts, Emergency Preparedness, and Student Conduct and Risk Assessment. The agenda also includes an updated IS audit report, risk assessment, and a fraud, waste, and abuse hotline update. Special Education has been removed from the audit schedule for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting is open to the public but does not accept comments.

• Removal of Special Education from the FY 2025-2026 audit schedule
• Proposed audit topics: Consulting Contracts, Emergency Preparedness, Student Conduct and Risk Assessment
• Updated IS Audit Report discussion
• Risk Assessment update
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Hotline update

The Audit Committee met to discuss the Information Services audit report, proposed topics for the 2025-26 audit plan, and the Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Hotline. The minutes record no substantive decisions or votes.

Closed Meeting - 5:30 p.m., School Board Meeting - 7 p.m. (Open to the Public), and Closed Meeting - 8 p.m.

The Arlington School Board will consider consent items including personnel actions (95 appointments, 6 position changes, 9 resignations, 1 retirement, 1 termination), approval of the 2025-2026 Emergency Preparedness Plan, policy revisions on electronic participation and student-athlete heat safety, and dismissal of an unfair labor practice charge. They will also receive an information item on the ERP system update and need for additional funding. The meeting includes closed sessions for personnel and legal consultation.

• Personnel actions: 95 T-scale appointments, 6 position/salary changes, 9 resignations, 1 retirement, 1 termination
• Approval of the 2025-2026 Emergency Preparedness Plan for schools
• Adoption of policy revisions on electronic participation in advisory committee meetings and new student-athlete extreme heat safety policy
• Dismissal of an unfair labor practice charge per hearing officer recommendation
• Information item on ERP system update and need for additional funding

The School Board approved the 2025-2026 School Emergency Management Plan and a new policy regarding student-athlete extreme heat safety. The Board also approved various personnel actions and overturned the Superintendent's recommendation for transfer appeal SY25-26-1.

• Overturned Superintendent's recommendation on transfer appeal SY25-26-1 (5-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 School Emergency Management Plan (4-0)
• Adopted Policy J-10.1.7 Student-Athlete Extreme Heat Safety and Protection (4-0)
• Approved 98 appointments, 6 changes in position/salary, 9 resignations, 1 retirement, and 1 termination (4-0)
• Approved July 7, 2025 Committee of the Whole Meeting minutes (4-0)

Virtual Policy Subcommittee Meeting- 8:45 a.m. (Open to the Public)

The Arlington Public Schools Policy Subcommittee will meet virtually to discuss proposed amendments to several school policies. Items include student-athlete heat safety, school start times, electronic technology use, family engagement, administrative placements, and physical interventions. No public comments will be accepted.

• Discussion of J-10.1.7 Student-Athlete Extreme Heat Safety and Protection amendment
• Discussion of E-5.1.2 School Start Times amendment
• Discussion of I-9.2.5.1 Electronic Technologies Acceptable Use amendment
• Discussion of I-11.1 Family and Community Engagement amendment
• Discussion of J-5.3.32 Administrative Placements and J-13 Physical Interventions amendments

The School Board Policy Subcommittee met to discuss amendments to Policy J-10.1.7 regarding student-athlete extreme heat safety. The subcommittee also discussed several other school board policies. No formal decisions or votes were recorded.

School Board and Cabinet Retreat - 8:15 a.m. (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board and Cabinet hold a retreat to plan the SY2025-26 meeting schedule, agree on the FY27 budget process, and discuss governance roles and legal best practices. The meeting is open to the public but no public comments are accepted.

• Plan for SY2025-26 school board meetings and topics
• Agreement on FY27 budget process development
• Review of legal parameters and best practices for board members
• Discussion of board member liaison duties
• Review of 2025-26 monitoring items and work sessions

The School Board and Cabinet met to plan for the 2025-26 school year meetings and discuss the FY 2027 budget process. The group also discussed governance, oversight, and legal parameters. No formal votes or substantive decisions were recorded.

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

The Arlington School Board held a closed meeting to discuss personnel actions, then convened an open meeting at 7 p.m. The Board voted on a consent agenda that included amendments to the student cell phone policy, new policies on advanced mathematics, Title IX, and overdose notification, as well as revisions to the 2025-26 school calendar and personnel actions involving over 140 appointments, changes, resignations, and a termination.

• Approved amendments to Policy J-30: Student Use of Cell Phones and Personal Electronic Devices
• Approved new policies on Advanced/Accelerated Mathematics (I-6.2.10), Title IX-Students (J-6.8.1.30), and Notification of School-Connected Student Overdose (K-7.4)
• Revised 2025-26 school year calendar (two attachments)
• Personnel actions: 68 appointments, 54 changes in position/salary, 16 resignations, 1 retirement, 1 termination across multiple scales
• Approved reimbursement for negative balance in Food and Nutrition Services (unpaid meal charges) for SY2024-25

The School Board approved a consent agenda including personnel actions, calendar revisions, and several policy updates. The Board also denied a grievance appeal and approved reimbursements for unpaid school meals.

• Approved consent agenda including 68 appointments and 54 salary/position changes (4-0)
• Adopted amendments to Policy J-30 regarding student use of cell phones and electronic devices (4-0)
• Adopted new policies for Advanced or Accelerated Mathematics (I-6.2.10), Title IX-Students (J-6.8.1.30), and Student Overdose Notification (K-7.4) (4-0)
• Approved 2025-26 school year calendar update to recognize Diwali on October 20 (4-0)
• Approved reimbursement for negative debt in the Food and Nutrition Services Program (4-0)
• Appointed Dorian Brooks as Assistant Director of Office of Safety, Security and Emergency Management (4-0)
• Appointed Timothy Straka and Katlyn Bennett as Assistant Principals at Washington-Liberty High School (4-0)
• Denied appeal in Grievance number SY 2024-25-5 (4-0)

Policy Subcommittee Meeting- 8:30 a.m. (Open to the Public)

The Policy Subcommittee is meeting to discuss amendments to several district policies. The session is open to the public, though no public comments are accepted.

• Proposed new policy I-6.2.10 Advanced or Accelerated Mathematics
• Proposed amendments to J-30 Student Use of Cell Phones and Personal Electronic Devices
• Proposed new policy K-7.4 Notification of School-Connected Student Overdose
• Second draft of B-3.6.37 Electronic Participation in School Board Advisory Committee Meetings
• Second draft of B-4.4 Electronic Participation in Meetings by Individual Members

The subcommittee met to discuss amendments to policies regarding advanced mathematics, cell phone use, and student overdoses. They also discussed revisions to electronic participation policies for board members and advisory committees. No formal decisions or votes were recorded.

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

The Arlington School Board held a closed meeting to discuss personnel actions (appointments, resignations, terminations, etc.) and then convened an open organizational meeting. The board elected a new chair and vice chair for the 2025-2026 school year, adopted a code of conduct, and approved a series of routine administrative items including appointment of officers, payment of claims, and adoption of existing policies.

• Closed meeting to consider 19 appointments, 19 changes in position/salary, 31 resignations, 5 retirements, 8 terminations, 1 probationary extension, 2 suspensions, and 1 classification specification
• Election of Bethany Zecher Sutton as Chair and Miranda Turner as Vice Chair of the School Board for 2025-2026
• Adoption and signing of the School Board Code of Conduct
• Appointment of Claudia Mercado as Clerk and Carmen Mejia as Deputy Clerk of the Board
• Approval of payment of claims (no dollar amount specified) and supervision of construction

The School Board held its organizational meeting to elect new leadership and adopt its Code of Conduct. The Board approved several administrative appointments, the FY 2027 budget calendar, and revisions to the admissions policy.

• Adopted School Board Code of Conduct (5-0)
• Elected Bethany Zecher Sutton as Chair for 2025-26 (5-0)
• Elected Miranda Turner as Vice Chair for 2025-26 (5-0)
• Re-appointed Claudia Mercado as Clerk and Carmen Mejia as Deputy Clerk (5-0)
• Adopted FY 2027 Budget development calendar (5-0)
• Approved Superintendent salary adjustment (5-0)
• Adopted revisions to School Board Policy J-5.3.30 Admissions (5-0)
• Appointed Jorge Velázquez as Budget Director and Dr. Megan Lynch as Principal of Taylor Elementary (5-0)

Committee of the Whole - 5:30 p.m. (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss the end-of-year review. No public comments will be accepted. The meeting was rescheduled from June 18.

• Committee of the Whole discussion on End-of-Year Review

The Committee of the Whole met to discuss the format for an annual self-evaluation. No substantive decisions 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 updates to the IS audit, risk assessment, and a proposed audit plan for fiscal year 2025-2026. Other business includes a transition plan and hotline updates. The meeting is open to the public but no public comments are accepted.

• Proposed Audit Plan topics for fiscal year 2025-2026
• IS Audit update
• Risk Assessment
• Transition Plan discussion
• Other Business - Hotline

The Audit Committee met to discuss updates on the Information Services audit report, proposed topics for the FY 2025-26 Audit Plan, transition plans, and a proposed hotline. The minutes record no substantive decisions or votes.

Closed Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

The Arlington School Board met in a closed meeting to discuss a grievance. The Board voted unanimously to deny the appeal in Grievance number SY 2024-25-4, upholding the Superintendent's recommendation. The Board also certified that the closed meeting complied with Virginia law.

• Unanimous vote to deny grievance appeal SY 2024-25-4
• Motion to convene closed meeting under Virginia Code § 2.2-3711(A)(1)
• Certification of closed meeting as lawful
• All five Board members voted Yes: Kadera, Sutton, Turner, Clark, Tapia-Hadley

The Arlington School Board met in a closed session to discuss a grievance determination. Following the closed session, the Board voted to deny the appeal in Grievance number SY 2024-25-4 and uphold the Superintendent's recommendation.

• Approved motion to convene in closed meeting to discuss a grievance (5-0)
• Certified that only lawfully exempted public business was discussed in closed session (5-0)
• Denied appeal in Grievance number SY 2024-25-4 and upheld Superintendent's recommendation (5-0)

Policy Subcommittee Meeting- 8:30 a.m. (Open to the Public)

The School Board Policy Subcommittee is meeting to discuss a policy revision schedule. The agenda includes a new policy regarding Title IX-Students and a first draft regarding Food and Nutrition Services-Unpaid Meal Charges.

• Amendment: J-6.8.1.30 Title IX-Students (new)
• 1st Draft: J-8.3.8.30 Food and Nutrition Services-Unpaid Meal Charges
• Review of Policy Revision Schedule

The subcommittee met to discuss revisions to policies regarding unpaid meal charges and Title IX for students. They also discussed the proposed policy revision schedule. No formal decisions or votes were recorded.

Closed Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

The Arlington Public Schools Board will convene in a closed meeting to discuss the performance of a public school employee, as permitted by Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(1). The Board will also vote to certify that the closed meeting complied with legal requirements.

• Closed meeting on evaluation of a public school employee (5:30 p.m.)
• Certification that only lawful matters were discussed in the closed meeting

The Arlington School Board convened a closed session to discuss the performance of a public school employee. Following the session, the Board voted to certify that only lawfully exempted public business was discussed.

• Approved motion to convene closed meeting to discuss employee performance (3-0)
• Approved certification that only lawfully exempted business was discussed in closed session (3-0)

Closed Meeting - 5:30 p.m., School Board Meeting - 7 p.m. (Open to the Public), and Closed Meeting - 9 p.m.

The Arlington School Board will convene in a regular open meeting at 7 p.m. on June 12, 2025, preceded and followed by closed sessions. The board is set to approve a consent agenda including a large batch of personnel actions (34 appointments, 35 changes in position/salary, 82 resignations, 13 retirements, 1 termination, and 1 classification specification), appointments to the Joint Facilities Advisory Commission, a Memorandum of Understanding for the David M. Brown Planetarium, federal program applications under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, and revisions to six school board policies. The meeting also includes recognitions for student achievements and a color presentation.

• Personnel actions: 34 appointments, 35 changes, 82 resignations, 13 retirements, 1 termination, 1 classification specification
• Appointments to Joint Facilities Advisory Commission (Andy Greenwood chair, John Mingus, Alison Babb)
• Memorandum of Understanding with Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium
• ESEA program applications for Title I, II, III, and IV-A for 2025-26
• Revisions to policies D-10.2 Purchasing, D-12.3 Travel Reimbursement, E-3.31 Safety and Security, I-7.2.3.32 Course Changes, I-10.32 Student Services, and I-11.6.30 Graduation

The School Board certified 8 weeks of paid parental leave and a 2% salary scale increase for 2025-2026. The Board also approved several school leadership appointments and updated multiple board policies.

• Approved 8 weeks of paid parental leave effective May 16, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved 2% salary scale increase for 2025-2026 (5-0)
• Appointed Alexander Duncan as Principal for Washington-Liberty High School
• Appointed Alexus Hebert as Assistant Principal at Abingdon Elementary School
• Appointed Tyrone Stewart as Assistant Principal at Gunston Middle School
• Approved revisions to policies on purchasing, travel reimbursement, safety, courses, student services, and graduation (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including personnel actions and ESEA program applications (5-0)

Work Session on Preparations for the 2027-36 Pre-Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) - 6:30 p.m. (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board will hold a work session to review preparations for the 2027-36 Pre-Capital Improvement Plan. Staff will present the framework for the upcoming CIP. The meeting is open to the public but does not accept public comments.

• Work session on the 2027-36 Pre-Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) framework and preparations
• Closed meeting on employee evaluation rescheduled for June 12

The School Board held a work session to review progress on program capacity and feasibility studies for the upcoming Capital Improvement Plan. Members discussed enrollment trends, relocatable classrooms, and the financial implications of a recently passed bond. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded during this session.

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

The Audit Committee will discuss follow-ups on SAF and purchasing cards, an IS audit update, a peer review with Arlington County, continuing professional education, risk assessment, and new auditing standards. The meeting is open to the public, but no comments will be accepted.

• SAF and Purchasing Cards follow-up
• IS Audit update
• Peer review with Arlington County
• Risk Assessment discussion
• New Auditing Standards overview

The committee met to discuss follow-ups regarding the Student Activities Fund and purchasing cards audits, as well as an update to the Information Services audit. Other discussions included professional education, new auditing standards, and collaboration with Arlington County. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Work Session on Special Education Inclusive Practices - 2:45 p.m. (Open to the Public), Closed Meeting - 4:30 p.m., and Advisory Committees End-of-the-Year Reports Work Session (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board will hold a work session on special education inclusive practices, receiving a presentation from staff. They will also convene a closed meeting to evaluate a public school employee. Later, the Board will hear end-of-year reports from multiple advisory committees including the Student Advisory Board, ACTL, FAC, BAC, and the School Board Advisory Committee Working Group.

• Special education inclusive practices work session with staff presentation
• Closed meeting for evaluation of a public school employee
• Student Advisory Board year-end report
• Advisory Council on Teaching & Learning (ACTL) year-end report and recommendations
• Advisory Council on School Facilities and Capital Programs (FAC) and Budget Advisory Council (BAC) year-end reports

The School Board held work sessions on special education inclusive practices and end-of-year advisory committee reports. A closed session was held to discuss the performance of a public school employee. No substantive policy or budget changes were decided during the work sessions.

• Approved motion to convene closed meeting regarding employee performance (4-0)
• Approved certification that only lawful public business was discussed in closed session (5-0)

Policy Subcommittee Meeting- 8:30 a.m. (Open to the Public)

The Arlington Public Schools Policy Subcommittee will discuss two draft policies: a second draft of the J-5.3.30 Admissions policy and a first draft of a new D-2.37 Financial Management-Other Post-Employment Benefits Fund. The meeting is open to the public but does not accept comments; no votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of 2nd draft of J-5.3.30 Admissions policy
• Discussion of 1st draft of D-2.37 Financial Management-Other Post-Employment Benefits Fund (new)

The School Board Policy Subcommittee met to discuss a proposed policy on the Other Post-Employment Benefits Fund and revisions to the admissions policy. The minutes record no formal decisions, votes, or approvals.

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

The Arlington School Board agenda lists approval of consent items, including personnel actions and policy revisions. The board will also vote to adjust the 2024-25 school calendar, designating Friday, June 6, 2025, as a non-school day for Eid al-Adha. A closed session will address personnel matters exempt from public disclosure.

• Approval of personnel actions across P/E, T, A, and support services scales
• Revisions to policies D-1.32 (Debt Management), I-7.1.11 (Use of Animals in Instruction), and M-9 (Transportation Demand Management)
• Adjust the 2024-25 school calendar to make Friday, June 6, 2025, a non-school day for Eid al-Adha
• Review of the Revised 2024-25 Human Resources Monitoring Report
• Announcement of the Celebration of Excellence at Washington-Liberty High School

The School Board approved a change to the 2024-25 school year calendar to make June 6, 2025, a non-school day for students and a holiday for staff. The Board also approved various personnel actions and updates to three school board policies.

• Approved June 6, 2025, as a non-school day and staff holiday for Eid al-Adha
• Approved appointment of Dr. Gabriela Rivas as Principal for Barrett Elementary School
• Approved appointment of Mr. Rudbel Alfaro as Director of Finance
• Approved appointment of Ms. Leona Smith as Executive Principal for School Leadership and Support
• Approved four career rotation leadership changes (5-0)
• Adopted revisions to Policy D-1.32 Financial Management-Debt Management (5-0)
• Adopted revisions to Policy I-7.1.11 Use of Animals in the Instructional Program (5-0)
• Adopted revisions to Policy M-9 Transportation Demand Management (5-0)

Policy Subcommittee Meeting (Virtual) - 8:30 a.m. (Open to the Public)

The Arlington Public Schools Policy Subcommittee will meet virtually to discuss three policy items: a student services policy implementation procedure (PIP) and first drafts of two policies on electronic participation in school board advisory committee meetings and by individual members. The meeting is open to the public but does not accept comments.

• Discussion of PIP I-10.32 PIP-1 Student Services
• First draft of B-3.6.37 Electronic Participation in School Board Advisory Committee Meetings
• First draft of B-4.4 Electronic Participation in Meetings by Individual Members

The subcommittee discussed revisions to policies regarding electronic participation in meetings and student services procedures. No formal decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

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

The board will first hold a closed meeting at 5:30 p.m. to discuss personnel appointments, changes, resignations, retirements, and a suspension. The open meeting at 7 p.m. includes consent items approving routine personnel actions, the Special Education Annual Plan for 2025–2026, and a transfer of funds to the Retiree Welfare Benefit Trust. A monitoring item on safety and emergency management will also be presented.

• Closed meeting on personnel actions (7 appointments, 7 position/salary changes, 18 resignations, 12 retirements, 1 suspension, 3 classification specs)
• Consent item: Personnel actions across multiple pay scales (P/E, T, A, Support Services)
• Consent item: Special Education Annual Plan 2025–2026
• Consent item: Authorization to transfer funds to Arlington County School Board Retiree Welfare Benefit Trust
• Monitoring item: Safety and Emergency Management Update

The School Board adopted a consent agenda including the Special Education Annual Plan and various personnel changes. The board also received reports on school safety and proposed revisions to the Program of Studies and board policies.

• Approved Special Education Annual Plan (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from five previous meetings (4-0)
• Approved personnel actions: 7 appointments, 7 changes in position/salary, 17 resignations, 11 retirements, 1 suspension, and 3 classification specifications (4-0)
• Approved transfer of funds to the Arlington County School Board Retiree Welfare Benefit Trust (4-0)

Policy Subcommittee Meeting- 8:30 a.m. (Open to the Public)

The Policy Subcommittee is meeting to discuss second drafts of various school board policies. The meeting is open to the public, though no comments are accepted.

• D-10.1 Purchasing
• D-12.3 Financial Management-Travel Reimbursement
• E-3.31 Safety and Security
• I-7.2.3.32 Addition or Deletion of Courses
• I-10.32 Student Services

The School Board Policy Subcommittee met to discuss revisions to policies regarding purchasing, financial management, safety, course changes, student services, and graduation. The minutes record no formal decisions or votes on these revisions.

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

The School Board Audit Committee will meet to discuss various internal audits and compliance checklists. The session includes reviews of financial materials and the timeline for a new hotline rollout.

• IS Audit scope and potential risks
• HR Compliance Checklist and follow-up
• Payroll Audit timing discussion
• P Card and SAF Audits materials from 3/27/25
• Hotline rollout and proposed timeline

The Audit Committee met to discuss the scope of the Information Services audit and the rollout of a hotline. Members also followed up on pending audits regarding Human Resources, overtime, Pcard, and student activity funds. 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 School Board met to approve a series of personnel changes, a grant application for career and technical education, and a resolution for the Month of the Military Child. The board also received a monitoring update on English Language Arts.

• Approval of personnel actions including 5 appointments, 4 salary/position changes, 22 resignations, 12 retirements, and 4 terminations
• Approval of the Perkins Grant Application 2025-2026
• Adoption of the Month of the Military Child Resolution
• English Language Arts monitoring report update
• Closed meeting to consult with legal counsel and consider Honored Citizen Award nominations

The School Board approved a project change order for the Arlington Career Center/Grace Hopper Center using existing contingency funds. The Board also adopted a resolution proclaiming April 2025 as the Month of the Military Child and approved various personnel actions.

• Approved $359,827 change order for Arlington Career Center/Grace Hopper Center (5-0)
• Adopted resolution proclaiming April 2025 as Month of the Military Child
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from three previous meetings (5-0)
• Approved P/E-Scale personnel actions: 1 appointment, 4 changes in position/salary, 3 resignations, 1 retirement, 2 terminations, 3 classification specifications (5-0)
• Approved T-Scale personnel actions: 2 appointments, 15 resignations, 6 retirements (5-0)
• Approved A-Scale personnel actions: 2 resignations, 1 retirement, 2 terminations (5-0)
• Approved Support Services personnel actions: 2 appointments, 2 resignations, 4 retirements (5-0)

Work Session with the Budget Advisory Council - 6:30 p.m. (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board will hold a work session with the Budget Advisory Council to discuss budget matters. No public comments or votes are scheduled; the session is for discussion only.

• Work session with the Budget Advisory Council to review budget materials

The School Board held a work session to receive recommendations and feedback on the FY 2026 Budget from the Budget Advisory Council. No formal votes were taken. The Chair noted that final adoption of the budget depends on the approval of the state budget.

Budget Work Session #3 - 3:45 p.m. (Open to the Public), Closed Meeting - 5:30 p.m. and Public Hearing on the FY2026 Proposed Budget - 7 p.m. (Open to the Public)

The Arlington Public Schools Board will hold Budget Work Session #3 to discuss the Student Centered Workforce, Other Post Employment Benefits, and an Enrollment/Spring Update. Following a closed meeting on a public school employee's performance, the Board will hold a public hearing on the FY2026 Proposed Budget at 7 p.m. The public may comment during the hearing, with each speaker limited to two minutes.

• Budget Work Session #3 topics: Student Centered Workforce, Other Post Employment Benefits, Enrollment/Spring Update
• Closed Meeting on performance of a public school employee (5:30 p.m.)
• Public Hearing on FY2026 Proposed Budget (7 p.m.)
• Public comment sign-up and guidelines available for the hearing

The School Board conducted a public hearing to receive testimony on the proposed FY2026 budget. No substantive budget decisions were made during this session. The Board also held a closed meeting regarding personnel actions.

• Approved motion to convene closed meeting for personnel actions (5-0)
• Approved certification of closed meeting legality (5-0)

Policy Subcommittee Meeting- 8:30 a.m. (Open to the Public)

The Arlington Public Schools Policy Subcommittee will hold a discussion on proposed revisions to policy implementation procedures (PIPs) for student admissions and withdrawals. No public comments are accepted at this meeting.

• Discussion of PIP J-5.3.30 PIP-1 (Admissions)
• Discussion of PIP J-5.3.30 PIP-2 (Withdrawals)
• Review of Policy Revision Schedule

The subcommittee met to discuss revisions to Policy Implementation Procedures (PIPs) regarding admissions and withdrawals. Members also reviewed the proposed policy revision schedule. 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 School Board conducted a closed session regarding personnel grievances and appointments before convening a public meeting. The Board approved a consent agenda including various staff changes and a microgrant application to remove academic achievement barriers.

• Approval of personnel actions: 7 appointments, 18 resignations, 6 retirements, and 3 terminations
• Approval of Microgrant Application: Removing Barriers Related to Academic Achievement
• Designation of employee record PA-SY25-04 as 'Resignation'
• Review of Mathematics Update 2025 monitoring report
• Presentation of Audit Report on Human Resources and Overtime

The School Board approved the appropriation of $4,957,992 in OPEB funds to the Future Budget Reserve. The Board also approved a consent agenda covering personnel actions and previous meeting minutes, and granted relief for a specific employee grievance.

• Appropriated $4,957,992 in OPEB funds to the Future Budget Reserve (5-0)
• Granted relief requested in grievance SY 2024-25-3 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from five previous meetings (4-0)
• Approved personnel actions: 7 appointments, 3 changes in position/salary, 13 resignations, 6 retirements, and 3 terminations (4-0)

Work Sessions - Budget #1 - 1 p.m. (Open to the Public), Budget #2 - 2:45 (Open to the Public)

The Board will hold two work sessions to discuss the budget. Topics include revenue review, budget forecasts, and new budget requests for operational excellence.

• Revenue Review
• Budget Forecast
• Revenue Enhancements
• Operational Excellence New Budget Requests
• Adjustments/Reductions

The School Board held two work sessions to review the proposed FY2026 budget, revenue forecasts, and staffing planning factors. Discussions focused on student academic growth, special education, and early childhood education. No formal votes or final budget decisions were made during these sessions.

• Proposed allocating 72.4% of new teaching positions to support students with disabilities and English Learners
• Proposed formation of a working group to review current Pre-K offerings

Joint School Board and County Board Budget Work Session - 1 p.m. (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board and County Board will hold a joint budget work session to discuss the school and county budget overview. No public comments will be accepted. The session includes a presentation and input from commissions including the Partnership for Children, Youth and Families and the Teen Network Board.

• Joint budget work session between School Board and County Board
• County/School Budget Overview Presentation
• Involvement of commissions: Partnership for Children, Youth and Families, Teen Network Board
• No public comments accepted

The Arlington School Board and County Board met to review the proposed FY 2026 budgets for Arlington Public Schools and Arlington County. The session consisted of presentations and discussions to clarify budget topics; no formal 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 act on a $1,616,233 construction change order for the new Arlington Career Center (Grace Hopper Center) facility, funded by project contingency. The board also approved consent items including personnel actions, advisory committee appointments, and a religious exemption. A mathematics update was moved to the March 27 meeting.

• Construction change order for New Arlington Career Center (Grace Hopper Center) for $1,616,233
• Closed meeting to discuss personnel actions: 16 appointments, 7 salary changes, 10 resignations, 4 retirements, 3 suspensions, 1 termination, and 3 classification specifications
• Personnel actions consent item covering multiple staff categories (P-scale, T-scale, A-scale, Support Services)
• Appointment of Melissa Schwaber to the Arlington Special Education Advisory Committee (ASEAC)
• Approval of Religious Exemption SY25-02

The School Board adopted a proposed FY 2026 budget of $845.4 million and approved a construction change order for the new Arlington Career Center. The Board also approved a consent agenda covering various personnel actions and meeting minutes. A final budget decision is scheduled for May 1.

• Adopted Proposed FY 2026 Budget of $845.4 million (5-0)
• Approved $1,616,233 construction change order for New Arlington Career Center Facility (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including personnel actions and previous meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved 16 P-scale/T-scale/A-scale/Support appointments and 10 resignations via consent agenda (4-0)
• Approved 3 suspensions and 1 termination for support services personnel via consent agenda (4-0)
• Approved religious exemption SY25-02 via consent agenda (4-0)
• Approved appointments and member changes to School Board Advisory Committees via consent agenda (4-0)

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

The Audit Committee of Arlington Public Schools will convene for a meeting that includes only a call to order and adjournment, with no reports or decisions scheduled. The meeting is open to the public but no public comments are accepted.

• No substantive agenda items; meeting is procedural only.

The Audit Committee met to review professional development opportunities for school treasurers. Members also discussed draft audit reports regarding Human Resources and overtime. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

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

The Arlington Public Schools Policy Subcommittee will meet to discuss second and first drafts of three policies: Use of Animals in the Instructional Program, Admissions, and Options and Transfers. The meeting is open to the public but no comments will be accepted.

• Discussion of 2nd draft of policy I-7.1.11 Use of Animals in the Instructional Program
• Discussion of 1st draft of policy J-5.3.30 Admissions
• Discussion of 1st draft of policy J-5.3.31 Options and Transfers

The School Board Policy Subcommittee met to discuss revisions to three specific policies. The minutes record no formal decisions, votes, or approvals.

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 for personnel actions at 5:30 p.m., then convene an open session at 7 p.m. The board will vote on a consent agenda including a resolution adopting Safe Zone for all APS, personnel appointments, and advisory committee changes. A monitoring item on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will be presented, and an action item on Pre-K Resource Adoption will be decided.

• Pre-K Resource Adoption: board to vote on new instructional materials
• Resolution adopting Safe Zone for All Arlington Public Schools
• Personnel actions: 17 appointments, 3 salary changes, 8 resignations, 3 retirements
• Removal of three members from Dual Language Immersion sub-subcommittee
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Update presented by staff

The School Board approved a resolution to protect students from immigration enforcement disruptions and updated policies regarding interactions with outside law enforcement. The Board also adopted Pre-K resource recommendations and approved several personnel actions.

• Adopted Safe Zone Resolution to protect inclusive education from immigration enforcement (5-0)
• Approved amendments to Policy K-14.1.10.31 School and Police Relations (5-0)
• Adopted proposed Pre-K Resource Adoption recommendations (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from five previous meetings (5-0)
• Approved 17 appointments, 3 changes in position/salary, 8 resignations, and 3 retirements (5-0)
• Approved appointments and member changes to School Board Advisory Committees (5-0)

Work Session #2 with the Advisory Council on Teaching and Learning (ACTL) (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board holds a work session with the Advisory Council on Teaching and Learning (ACTL) to hear updates and recommendations from several advisory committees, including Advanced Academics, Student Services, Social Studies, and Early Childhood. No public comments will be accepted. The session also includes a report from the ACTL chair and a discussion on a working group for school board advisory groups.

• Advanced Academics Advisory Committee presentation and recommendations
• Student Services Advisory Committee working draft recommendations for 2024-25
• Social Studies Advisory Committee recommendation on US History
• Early Childhood Advisory Committee recommendations for 2024-25
• ACTL Council update and Working Group on SB Advisory Groups update

The Arlington School Board held a work session to receive recommendations from four Advisory Council on Teaching and Learning (ACTL) subcommittees. The Board discussed resource needs, budget constraints, and staffing across various academic and student service departments. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

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

The Arlington Public Schools Audit Committee will meet to review the January status report, draft HR report, and audit follow-up items. The meeting is open to the public but no comments will be accepted.

• Review January status report
• Review draft HR report
• Review audit follow-up: SAF and P-Cards
• Discuss overtime and payroll
• Discuss Information Services support functions

The Audit Committee met to discuss the January status report and the draft Human Resources report. The committee also reviewed overtime, payroll, Information Services functions, and previous audits. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

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

The Arlington School Board Policy Subcommittee will discuss two policy items: an amendment to policy K-14.1.10.31 on School and Police Relations, and new business regarding a Menstrual Education Program. The meeting is open to the public but does not accept public comments. No decisions are scheduled; only discussion.

• Discussion of agenda amendment K-14.1.10.31 School and Police Relations
• Discussion of new business: Menstrual Education Program

The subcommittee met to discuss amendments to School Board Policy K-14.1.10.31 regarding School and Police Relations. The group also discussed the Menstrual Education Program. No formal decisions or votes 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 on personnel actions at 5:30 p.m., followed by an open meeting at 7 p.m. The main action item is the adoption of school calendars for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years. The Board will also receive a FY25 mid-year fiscal monitoring report and approve consent items including personnel actions and advisory committee appointments. Public comment will be heard on agenda and non-agenda items.

• Calendar for School Year 2026-27 and 2027-28 (action item)
• FY25 Mid-Year Fiscal Monitoring Report (monitoring item)
• Personnel actions: appointments, resignations, and classification specifications (consent)
• Appointments to Special Education Advisory Committee and ACTL (consent)
• Recognitions for Black History Month, Service Awards, and School Board Appreciation Month

The School Board approved the academic calendars for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years. The Board also adopted a consent agenda covering previous meeting minutes and various personnel actions. A closed meeting was held to consider personnel appointments and resignations.

• Adopted School Year 2026-27 and 2027-28 calendars (3-1)
• Approved consent agenda including 15 sets of meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved 10 T-Scale and A-Scale appointments (5-0)
• Approved 5 T-Scale and A-Scale resignations (5-0)
• Approved 1 Support Services change in position/salary (5-0)
• Approved 1 Support Services classification specification for Financial and Administrative Specialist (5-0)
• Approved motion to convene closed meeting for personnel actions (4-0)
• Certified that only lawful public business was discussed in closed meeting (4-0)

CANCELED - Work Session #2 with the Advisory Council on Teaching and Learning (ACTL) (Open to the Public) and Committee of the Whole - 6 p.m. (Open to the Public)

The scheduled Work Session #2 with the Advisory Council on Teaching and Learning and the Committee of the Whole meeting have been canceled. The agenda originally included discussions regarding student academic growth, advisory groups, and budget items.

• Work Session #2 with ACTL - CANCELED
• Committee of the Whole on the Budget - CANCELED

The Arlington School Board met to discuss recommendations related to the FY 2026 budget. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes.

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

The School Board Policy Subcommittee will discuss the first draft of policy D-15, which addresses external funding and commercial activities. No other business is listed. The meeting is open to the public but does not accept comments.

• Discussion of first draft of policy D-15: External Funding-Commercial Activities

The School Board Policy Subcommittee met to discuss School Board Policy D-15 External Funding-Commercial Activities. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

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

The School Board will hold a closed meeting regarding personnel, legal counsel, and public safety before its open session. The open meeting includes updates on fine and performing arts and a presentation of proposed school year calendars.

• Closed meeting for personnel actions, legal consultation, and public safety
• Personnel actions including various appointments, resignations, and changes in position/salary
• Term contracts for architecture and engineering services not to exceed $2,500,000 annually per contractor
• Proposed 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school year calendars

The School Board adopted a consent agenda including various personnel appointments, resignations, and term contracts for architecture and engineering services. The Board also reviewed proposed school year calendars for 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 and received an update on arts education.

• Approved consent agenda including personnel actions and architecture/engineering service contracts (5-0)
• Approved motion to convene closed meeting for public safety, legal counsel, and personnel actions (3-0)
• Certified that only lawfully exempted business was discussed in closed meeting (5-0)

Work Session #1 with the Advisory Council on Teaching and Learning (ACTL) - 6:30 p.m. (Open to the Public)

The Arlington School Board holds a work session with the Advisory Council on Teaching and Learning (ACTL). Presentations cover recommendations from subcommittees on dual-language immersion, English language arts, mathematics, school health, science, educational technology, and career and technical education. No public comments are taken; the meeting is open to observe.

• Dual-Language Immersion subcommittee recommendations
• English Language Arts Advisory Committee recommendations
• Mathematics Advisory Committee recommendations
• School Health Advisory Board topics under discussion
• Career, Technical & Adult Education (CTAE) advisory committee recommendations

The Arlington School Board held a work session to receive presentations from seven advisory committees regarding resource needs and recommendations. The Board discussed staffing, curriculum, and technology use to inform future budget planning. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded.

• Received recommendations from Dual Language Immersion, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Student Health Advisory Board, Science, Educational Technology, and Career, Technical, and Adult Education committees

School Board and Superintendent Retreat - 9 a.m. (Open to the Public)

The School Board and Superintendent will meet for a retreat to discuss the APS budget and operational governance. The session includes consultations with external budget experts and a review of budget presentation formats.

• Budget discussion with external consultants Baker Tilly
• Discussion of budget options
• Review of budget presentation format (Budget Book) and stakeholder involvement
• Discussion on governance and operations with the Superintendent and Cabinet
• Review of working norms among School Board members and staff

The Board met to discuss a final draft report from Baker Tilly regarding budget and operations. Discussions also covered the FY 2026 budget, communication strategies, and governance working norms. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Virtual Policy Subcommittee Meeting- 3 p.m. (Open to the Public)

The Arlington Public Schools Policy Subcommittee will discuss a proposed new policy implementation procedure (G-3.16.4 PIP-2) regarding complaints against employees. The meeting is open to the public but does not accept public comments.

• Discussion of New Policy Implementation Procedure G-3.16.4 PIP-2: Complaints Against Employees

The School Board Policy Subcommittee met to discuss the new Policy Implementation Procedure G-3.16.4 PIP-2 Complaints Against Employees. 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 is meeting to review results from HR customer service and employee surveys, an overtime audit, and follow-up on collective bargaining issues. The committee will also discuss a proposed employee waste, fraud, and abuse hotline and updates on retiree surveys. No public comments will be accepted.

• Review of HR Audit Survey Results: Customer Service and HR Department Employee Surveys
• Overtime Audit: Open Requests for Documentation
• Updates on Proposed Employee Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Hotline
• Audit Follow-up with Finance: Collective Bargaining Issues
• Presentation of Internal Audit Board Meeting materials

The Audit Committee met to discuss Human Resources and overtime audits. The committee also discussed employee concerns, collective bargaining, employee surveys, and a proposed hotline to report waste, fraud, and abuse. No formal decisions were recorded.

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

The Arlington School Board met in closed session to consider 31 appointments, 1 change in position/salary, 8 resignations, 3 resignations with prejudice, 4 retirements, and 2 terminations. The regular meeting included recognitions, welcome of new board members, and a consent agenda covering policy revisions, a religious exemption, a board code of conduct, and revised liaison assignments.

• Closed session on personnel actions: 31 appointments, 8 resignations, 4 retirements, 2 terminations
• Consent agenda includes revisions to policies B-6, C-2.1, D-10.30, E-6, and amendments to G-2.14
• Religious Exemption SY25-01 approved under consent
• Adoption and signing of the School Board Code of Conduct for board members
• Revised School Board Member Liaison Assignments to schools and advisory groups for 2024-2025

The School Board adopted several resolutions to carry forward FY 2024 funds and reserves into FY 2025. The board also approved a series of personnel actions and updates to multiple school board policies. A closed meeting was held to consider personnel appointments, resignations, and terminations.

• Approved carry forward of $21,755,146 from FY 2024 to FY 2025 (5-0)
• Approved re-appropriation of encumbrances including $20,211,676 for Capital Projects Fund (5-0)
• Approved re-appropriation of $145,075,381 to Bond Construction Fund (5-0)
• Approved carry forward of $34,186,916 in Total Operating Fund Reserves (5-0)
• Authorized use of $21,755,146 for Compensation and Future Budget Years Reserves (5-0)
• Approved revisions to Policies B-6, C-2.1, D-10.30, E-6, and G-2.14 (5-0)
• Adopted School Board Code of Conduct for School Board Members (5-0)
• Approved personnel actions including 28 appointments and 10 resignations (5-0)

Closed Meeting - 5:30 p.m. and Committee of the Whole Meeting on the Budget - 6 p.m. (Open to the Public)

The School Board will hold a closed meeting to consult with legal counsel regarding collective bargaining. This is followed by an open Committee of the Whole meeting focused on the budget.

• Closed meeting regarding collective bargaining
• Committee of the Whole meeting on the budget

The School Board convened in a closed meeting to receive legal advice regarding collective bargaining. A subsequent Committee of the Whole meeting was held to discuss the FY 2026 budget. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded in the open session.

• Approved motion to enter closed meeting for legal advice on collective bargaining (5-0)
• Approved certification that only lawfully exempted matters were discussed in closed session (5-0)