School Board Member Cristina Diaz-Torres to Host Virtual Open Office Hours on Mon, May 17

School Board Member Cristina Diaz-Torres will host virtual Open Office Hours on Mon, May 17 from 6-8 p.m.

Open Office Hours will be utilized as a forum for Board members to listen to comments and concerns. Each Board member will share what they heard during Open Office Hours with the entire Board and the Superintendent. After reviewing community feedback and careful consideration of concerns, the Board recognizes that the open meeting format is not always a productive medium for participants to share their comments. Starting with the April 5 Open Office Hours, Board members will meet individually with participants to ensure everyone has the same opportunity to share their opinions.

To participate, individuals must sign up ahead of time using the SignUpGenius link below and select a time slot for an individual meeting with Ms. Diaz-Torres. The sign-up link will be available until 3 p.m. on May 17. This is the process the Board will follow for Open Office Hours moving forward.

Before Open Office Hours:

• To participate in Open Office Hours on May 17 you must sign up at via the SignUpGenius link (removed on May 17 at 3:01 PM)
• There are 26 individual slots to accommodate participants during the Open Office Hours time frame
• Staff will send an invitation for a Microsoft Teams meeting two hours before the meeting
• For assistance using Microsoft Teams, visit https://aps2016.apsva.us/digital-learning/digital-learning-device-help/teams/

During Open Office Hours:

• Participants will have 2 minutes to address the Board member
  • At the end of the 2 minutes, the individual meeting will end so that the Board member can move on to the next participant
• Participants are expected to be courteous, respectful, and mindful of the 2-minute timeframe.  If a participant is disruptive, it may be necessary for the Board member to end the meeting early

After Open Office Hours:

• Participants are welcome to share their comments in writing by sending them to board@apsva.us. A copy of remarks will be distributed to all Board members.

​​The upcoming schedule for Open Office Hours is posted on the Open Office Hours web page.

Please contact the School Board Office at 703-228-6015 or school.board@apsva.us if you have any questions.