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Meeting Date:
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10/1/2020 - 4:00 PM
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Category:
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Consent Calendar
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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Donation to ACPS
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ACPS 2025 Strategic Plan Goal:
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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.
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Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable)
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File Attachment:
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Agenda Item Summary:
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On September 21, 2020, Alexandria City Public Schools received a donation of 300 Kajeets, at a value of $43,000, from Amazon to support ACPS students in need of technology access. A Kajeet is a type of filtered mobile hotspot device that provides students with a safe, simple wireless connection to the internet from their home location, via their student Chromebook, tablet or alternative device. In accordance with ACPS Policy KH and Regulation KH-R, any donation over $2,500 requires school board approval. The donation must meet the established standards of acceptance requirements.
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Background:
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With the announcement of the ACPS Virtual PLUS+ model of instruction, the need for internet access continues to be essential for our students to be successful in this virtual learning environment. This need is significant due to the increased number of students being required to use technology at home. Students in grades 3-12 are using Chromebooks and Pre-K-2 students are using tablets to connect with their teachers and access learning materials. To help address any lack of student internet access, Amazon’s donation will support the provision of approximately 300 Kajeets.
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Recommendation:
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The Superintendent recommends that the School Board accept the donation to ACPS in the amount of $43,000.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Julia Burgos - Chief of School and Community Relations
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Signed By:
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Dominic Turner - Chief Financial Officer
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Signed By:
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Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. - Superintendent
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Vote Results:
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| Original Motion | | Member Margaret Lorber Moved, Member Ramee A. Gentry seconded to approve the Original motion 'The Superintendent recommends that the School Board accept the donation to ACPS in the amount of $43,000.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 18 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 18 - 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 | | 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 | |
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