School Board Update
October 14, 2019
Arlington School Board
Email: school.board@apsva.us
Website: www.apsva.us
Location: 2110 Washington Boulevard, Arlington, VA, USA
Phone: 703-228-6015
Twitter: @APSVaSchoolBd
Agenda for the October 17, 2019 School Board Meeting
The agenda for the October 17 School Board Meeting is posted on BoardDocs at:
https://www.boarddocs.com/vsba/arlington/Board.nsf/vpublic?open.
A. CLOSED MEETING - 5 PM
B. REGULAR MEETING - 7 PM
1. Call to Order
2. Presentation of Colors: Arlington Career Center AF JROTC Cadets Corps
3. Recognition: Bullying Prevention Month
4. Announcements:
- October 21, 2019 Closed Meeting, 5 PM, School Board Conference Room
- October 22, 2019 Work Session on English Learners Program Evaluation, 7 PM, Rooms 254-256
- October 29, 2019 Closed Meeting
- November 6, 2019 Employee Work Session, 5 PM; Work Session on CIP Planning, 7 PM, Rooms 254-256
5. Interim Superintendent’s Announcements and Updates
C. CONSENT ITEMS:
1. Minutes:
a. September 5, 2019 School Board Meeting
b. September 19, 2019 School Board Meeting and Closed Meeting
c. September 23, 2019 Closed Meeting and Committee of the Whole Meeting
d. September 24, 2019 Work Session on the Arlington Facilities and Student Accommodation Plan
D. CITIZEN COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
E. MONITORING ITEMS:
1. Minor Construction/Major Maintenance (MC/MM) Update
F. ACTION ITEMS:
1. Internal Audit Plan
G. INFORMATION ITEMS:
1. The Children’s School Specialized Improvements Costs
2. Career Center Expansion Educational Specifications
3. Capital Projects Status Update and Transfer
4. Hamm Middle School Change to Construction Contract and Project Funding
5. Heights Building Change to Construction Contract and Project Funding
H. NEW BUSINESS
I. ADJOURNMENT
In-School Flu Shots Discontinued for 2019-20 School Year
Search for New APS Superintendent Engage Page
The Search for New APS Superintendent page provides a timeline, links to important updates and resources, and ways to engage.
Office of Equity & Excellence Black Parent Alliance Meeting
At this meeting, a variety of workshops and resources will be available to meet the needs of families with students in all grade levels. All are welcome to attend the meeting.
The Black Parent Alliance is a quarterly meeting for APS parents to discuss relevant topics concerning families, learn about resources and supports APS provides to bolster student success, receive pertinent information to make informed decisions that affect their children, and increase parent engagement in their child’s education to improve educational outcomes while reducing opportunity gaps.
The following workshops (workshop descriptions) and resources will be offered for families at this meeting:
- Executive Management: Skills of Self-Management
- Preparing for AP Classes: Behaviors, Attitudes, and Expectations
- Prepping Your Child for In-Demand Careers in IT
- Math Workshop: The Task & Share Structure
- Standards-Based Grading in Elementary
- EIP: George Mason University Early Identification Process
- Intro to Naviance: A College & Career Planning Tool
- Annual Online Verification Process Assistance
- High School Mathematics Pathways Q&A
- Funbotics
- Cubscouts
If you are interested in attending, please visit the following link to register for the meeting: https://oeemeetoct16.eventbrite.com. Childcare will be available during the meeting for children ages 3 to 10.
For additional information or questions about this event, please contact Equity & Excellence Specialist Jennifer Gross at 703-228-8628 or jennifer.gross@apsva.us.
Wednesday, Oct 16, 2019, 06:00 PM
Gunston Middle School, South Lang Street, Arlington, VA, USA
School Board Meeting
Agendas and background information for School Board meetings are posted on BoardDocs as they are available. Agendas are subject to change without notice and the public is encouraged to check the website in advance to confirm details or changes. School Board meetings can be viewed live online or on Comcast Channel 70 or Verizon Channel 41.
Visit the School Board Meetings web page for a listing of all upcoming meeting dates.
For additional information, contact the School Board Office at 703-228-6015 or school.board@apsva.us.
Thursday, Oct 17, 2019, 07:00 PM
2110 Washington Boulevard, Arlington, VA, USA
Cosechando Sueños para Nuestros Niños
Evento culminante del Mes de la Herencia Hispana
- Este evento se conduce en español con interpretación al inglés.
- Bienvenidos estudiantes de APS desde PreK hasta grado 12 y sus familias.
- Participe en la conversación sobre los medios sociales usando el hashtag #APSCosechando
- Habrá un refrigerio durante la Feria de Recursos de 6:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m.
Objetivos
- Padres de familia obtendrán información sobre recursos, ideas y conexiones para ayudar a sus hijos a triunfar.
- Temas de discusión serán publicadas a medida que se acerca el evento.
Friday, Oct 18, 2019, 06:00 PM
200 South Carlin Springs Road, Arlington, VA, USA
Alice West Fleet Elementary School Opening Celebration
Saturday, Oct 19, 2019, 10:00 AM
115 South Old Glebe Road, Arlington, VA, USA
Open Office Hours with Tannia Talento
The public is welcome to drop in to meet with a Board member individually at the School Board’s weekly Open Office Hours.
Tuesday, Oct 22, 2019, 08:30 AM
2110 Washington Boulevard, Arlington, VA, USA
School Board Work Session on English Learners Program Evaluation
Click here to watch livestream of Work Sessions. Agendas and background information for Work Sessions are posted on BoardDocs as they are available. Agendas are subject to change without notice and the public is encouraged to check the website in advance to confirm details or changes.
Visit the School Board Meetings web page for a listing of all upcoming meeting dates.
For additional information, contact the School Board Office at 703-228-6015 or school.board@apsva.us.