Volume 1, Issue 16
News from ACPS
Board Meeting Highlights
Following are highlights from the school board meeting on March 14, 2024. You can view the full March 14 meeting agenda in ESB. You can also watch a recording of the March 14 meeting on our YouTube page.
Policy Review & Revisions
Virginia Code requires all school board policies to be reviewed at least every five years and revised as needed. On March 14, two policies were presented for action:
- DB, Annual Budget
- DJF, Purchasing Procedures
And, three policies were presented for information:
- AF, Comprehensive Plan
- BBFA, Conflict of Interest
- EFB, Food Services
Questions? Contact Dallas Hitt.
2023-24 Redistricting Study
On Feb. 22, following completion of the 2023-24 Redistricting Study, which aimed to address immediate enrollment challenges at Baker-Butler, Stony Point, and Woodbrook elementary schools and inform long-term planning for a new elementary school scheduled to open for the 2029-30 school year, Chief Operating Officer, Rosalyn Schmitt, presented the school board with the Superintendent’s Redistricting Recommendation. The board held a public hearing on the recommendation on March 14 and then unanimously approved the recommendation during the same meeting. The approved boundary changes will be implemented for the 2024-25 school year.
More information about the redistricting study is available on the Redistricting Advisory Committee 2023-24 web page.
Questions? Email Rosalyn Schmitt.
School Naming Review
Karen Waters, Director of Community Education, presented the school board with an update on school naming reviews, including a summary of reviews that have been conducted so far and a recommendation to change the name of Agnor-Hurt Elementary School to Agnor Elementary School, effective July 1, 2024. The board will vote on the recommendation on March 28.
Questions? Email SchoolNamingReview@k12albemarle.org.
Approval of FY 25 Funding Request
Following the presentation of the Draft Funding Request, two budget work sessions, and a public hearing, the school board approved the Funding Request for Fiscal Year 2024-25 (FY 25) during their March 14 meeting. Budget materials, including the budget document and presentations, can be viewed on the 2024-25 Budget Development web page. The board is scheduled to adopt a final and balanced budget on April 25.
Questions? Email budget@k12albemarle.org.
Using Mid-Year Data to Meet Our Mission
Assessment and accreditation results are a key metric to gauge the division’s progress toward meeting our mission. During the March 14 meeting, Assistant Superintendent for Strategic Planning, Patrick McLaughlin, presented the board with an update on second quarter assessment data and an overview of how that data is used to improve instruction and outcomes.
Questions? Email Patrick McLaughlin.
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TeacherDirect Newsletter
TeacherDirect is a weekly newsletter designed to provide a direct line of communication between the Virginia Department of Education and classroom teachers and educators. Subscribe to TeacherDirect to receive weekly updates from VDOE via email!
Some highlights from the March 14 issue include:
- New Resources Aligned to the 2023 Mathematics Standards of Learning
- Toolkits from Virginia ABC Community Health and Engagement
- Virginia Commission for the Arts (VCA) Arts Education Grants
- VA Council on Women’s 13th Annual STEAM-H Essay Contest
- Application Window Open for the Science Standards of Learning Revision Committees
- And more!
Virginia Education Update Newsletter
Virginia Education Update is a weekly newsletter from Dr. Coons, Superintendent of Public Instruction, that serves to communicate official information from the Virginia Department of Education to school divisions.
The March 7 edition contains items that may be of interest to teachers and other school division employees, such as:
- Review New Literacy Update
- 2023–2024 Governor’s Scorecard on Nutrition and Physical Activity Awards
- School Health Profiles Survey
- Additional Information Regarding School Year 2022-2023 Excess Balance Letters and Guidance
- Revision to the RFP for 21st Century Community Learning Centers Competitive Grant Program
More News from ACPS
Important Reminders
Complete Our Employee Engagement Survey by This Friday, March 22!
Who should take our Employee Engagement Survey? Everyone! Every ACPS employee is encouraged to complete the survey by Friday, March 22. So far, we’ve achieved a 65% completion rate division-wide, but we need your help to reach 100%. Every survey that is completed helps ACPS to create a more supportive working environment for all employees! Check your email inbox for your unique survey link from Gallup (sent March 4, 2024).
RSVP to Attend the March 29 All-Welcome Meeting by This Friday!
Bagels! Donuts! Coffee! Door prizes! A 2024-25 budget update! Q&A with the superintendent and guest, AEA Vice President and Journey Middle School reading interventionist, Mary McIntyre! We hope you’ll join us for our next All-Welcome Meeting on Friday, March 29, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Monticello High School Forum. Please RSVP by Friday, March 22.