Review Agenda Item

Meeting Date:

6/13/2024 - 8:30 AM

Category:

Agenda

Type:

Info

Subject:

Proposed Policy Updates from the 2024 Virginia Legislative Session

ACPS 2025 Strategic Plan Goal:

Goal 1: Systemic Alignment

ACPS will build a culture of continuous improvement and design equitable systems for school and instructional improvement.

Goal 2: Instructional Excellence

ACPS will ensure that all students have access to and engagement with high-quality instruction.

Goal 3: Student Accessibility and Support

ACPS will ensure students have equitable access to and engagement with programs and supports that reduce barriers to learning.

Goal 4: Strategic Resource Allocation

ACPS will strategically provide differentiated resources and supports to schools and departments.

Goal 5: Family and Community Engagement

ACPS will ensure that all families and community members feel welcomed, respected, and valued.

Policy:

BF - Policy Manual

Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable)

File Attachment:

240613_Memo_2024 Legislative Session Policy Revisions.pdf

240613_2024 Legislative Session Policy Updates Report.pdf

240613_2024 Legislative Session Key Passed Bills Report.pdf

240613_2024 Legislative Session Policy Revisions Bundle.pdf

Agenda Item Summary:

During the 2024 Virginia Legislative Session a number of bills were enacted that require adjustments to ACPS policies and regulations. Other bills may have implications for ACPS but do not require revisions to policies and/o regulations. VSBA has provided revised model policies which incorporate these changes. Staff are proposing the update of 26 policies and the establishment of one new policy due to these changes. In addition, one regulation is proposed for update by the Superintendent.

Background:

The proposed revisions are part of the Board’s ongoing work to provide ACPS with high-quality governance. ACPS has over 400 policies and regulations and has established the target of reviewing at least 100 policies and regulations each school year. Candidate policies for revision are drawn from code changes, changes in the VSBA model policies, the code requirement that policies are reviewed every 5 years, and policies and regulations that have been identified by the Board and/or staff for review. Drafts of proposed revisions are available for public review as part of the Policy Subcommittee, Board Information, and Board Action processes.

Recommendation:

Approvals:

Recommended By:
Signed By:
	Final-Clerk of the Board - Proxy