Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 8/28/2020 - 7:00 PM
Category: Policies and Regulations
Type: Info
Subject: Revision of Regulation GAB-R/IIBEA-R
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.
Policy:
Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable)
File Attachment:
200828_Board_Brief_Regulation_GAB-R_IIBEA-R.pdf
200828_Redline_Regulation_GAB-R_IIBEA-R.pdf
200828_Changes_Accepted_Regulation_GAB-R_IIBEA_R.pdf
Agenda Item Summary: Regulation GAB-R/IIBEA-R, last revised by the Board in November 2015, required minor, technical revisions, approved by the Superintendent on August 20, 2020, to accurately reflect the school division’s current software and web-based resources. These changes were required prior to distributing the regulation to all new and returning staff. The changes were:

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ACPS supports and authorizes the use of a variety of software applications. A list of approved software can be found on the Technology Services tab on Blackboard in the Virtual Teaching and Learning Course in Canvas.

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ACPS employees may not use non-ACPS hardware to access the ACPS network. This does not include remote access to web-based resources (i.e., WinOcular student information systems, professional learning applications, email, etc.).
Background: The Code of Virginia § 22.1-253.13:7 and Policy BF require the School Board to maintain and follow up-to-date policies, and that all policies be reviewed at least every five years and revised as needed. Regulations to implement the policies are developed by or through the Superintendent.
Recommendation: The Superintendent recommends the School Board review the attached revisions to Regulation GAB-R/IIBEA-R.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. - Superintendent