School Board Update
November 18, 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 November 19, 2019 School Board Meeting
The agenda for the November 19 School Board Meeting is posted on BoardDocs at:
https://www.boarddocs.com/vsba/arlington/Board.nsf/vpublic?open.
A. CLOSED MEETING – 5:30 PM
B. REGULAR MEETING OPENING - 7 PM
1. Call to Order
2. Presentation of Colors: Arlington Career Center AF JROTC Cadets Corps
3. Recognitions:
Campbell Elementary School Expeditionary Learning (EL) Credentialing
National Education Support Professionals Day
4. Announcements:
- November 20-22, 2019 Virginia School Boards Association Annual Convention, Williamsburg, VA
- November 25, 2019, Closed Meeting, School Board Selection Advisory Committee, 7:30 PM, School Board Conference Room
- December 3, 2019 Joint School Board/County Board Work Session, 6:30 PM, County Board Room, 2100 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201
5. Interim Superintendent’s Announcements and Updates
C. CONSENT ITEMS:
1. Minutes:
a. October 22, 2019 Work Session on English Learners Program Evaluation
b. November 4, 2019 Closed Meeting
2. Personnel Actions
3. Reappointment to the Joint Facilities Advisory Commission
D. CITIZEN COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
E. MONITORING ITEMS:
1. Graduation Taskforce Update
F. ACTION ITEMS
1. 2020 Legislative Package
2. Middle School and High School Program of Studies
G. INFORMATION ITEMS:
1. Retirement of Select School Board Policies
2. FY 2021-2030 Capital Improvement Plan Direction
H. NEW BUSINESS:
I. ADJOURNMENT
Arlington County School Board Member Tannia Talento Announces She’s Not Running for Reelection in 2020
Elementary School Planning for 2021-22
In 2021, APS is projected to welcome more than 30,000 students, and will open a new elementary school and add high school seats.
On Wed, Oct. 30, APS shared proposals for moving some elementary schools as a first step in a countywide elementary school planning and boundary process for the 2021-22 school year. Community engagement regarding the proposed school moves begins now and continues through January 2020.
There are several ways to get up to speed on this process, the challenges that APS faces, and these proposals to move schools:
- Visit the Engage page for detailed information, a timeline and FAQs
- Read a two-page Infographic in English or Spanish
- View a 5-minute video for an overview
- View a 30-minute Online Information Session that presents information and answers community questions (Spanish pending)
Please participate in a Questionnaire (English/Spanish) on these proposals at APS Engage, available through November 24, 2019. These proposals may be revised as APS gathers ideas and suggestions from community members before School Board action on Feb. 6, 2020. Any changes made would take effect in Sept. 2021. To learn more, visit www.apsva.us/engage/planning-for-2020-elementary-school-boundary-process/.
Send questions via engage@apsva.us or Twitter at #APSPlans2021.
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.
Open Office Hours with Barbara Kanninen *Special Hours*
Monday, Nov 18, 2019, 04:30 PM
2110 Washington Boulevard, Arlington, VA, USA
Community Meeting: Updates to the Columbia Pike Branch Library
Come learn about near-term improvements to the Columbia Pike Library and shared uses with Arlington Public Schools. Residents will be able to ask questions as well as hear from Stantec, the APS architects working on the improvement project.
The meeting will be co-hosted by County Board Member Katie Cristol and School Board Member Barbara Kanninen.
Monday, Nov 18, 2019, 07:00 PM
Columbia Pike Branch Library, South Walter Reed Drive, 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.
Tuesday, Nov 19, 2019, 07:00 PM
2110 Washington Boulevard, Arlington, VA, USA
Deadline to Participate in the School Year 2020-21 Calendar Survery
Calendar recommendations will be presented to the School Board for approval in January.