Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 12/17/2020 - 4:00 PM
Category: Old Business and Action Items
Type: Info/Action
Subject: ACPS 2021 Legislative Agenda Revision--10 mins.
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: AE - School Division Goals and Objectives
Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable)
File Attachment:
201217_Memo_ACPS_Legislative_Agenda_2021_Revision.pdf
201217_2021_Legislative_Agenda_Revision.pdf
201217_2021_Legislative_Agenda_Revision_approved.pdf
Agenda Item Summary: The 2021 Proposed Legislative Agenda was first reviewed at the October 21, 2020 Work Session, and adopted on the November 23, 2020 Special Called School Board Meeting. Additional language has been added to include support for legislation that would provide college and university tuition grants to DACA students.
Background: Every year the school board adopts a legislative agenda which advocates for the needs of Alexandria City Public Schools.
Recommendation: The Superintendent recommends the School Board approve the revision to the ACPS Legislative Agenda for 2021.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Final-Clerk of the Board - Proxy
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Ramee A. Gentry Moved, Member Margaret Lorber seconded to approve the Original motion 'The Superintendent recommends the School Board approve the revision to the ACPS Legislative Agenda for 2021.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 9 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 9 - 0
   
Ramee A. Gentry     Yes
Margaret Lorber     Yes
Cindy Anderson     Yes
Veronica R. Nolan     Yes
Meagan L. Alderton     Yes
Christopher A. Suarez     Yes
Jacinta Greene     Yes
Dr. Michelle Rief     Yes
Heather Thornton     Yes