APS News Release

February Calendar for School Board Meetings and Work Sessions

The Arlington School Board’s February schedule of Board Meetings, Work Sessions, and Advisory Council and Committee Meetings is now available. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, this schedule is subject to change with advance notice provided on the APS website. The information provided below was updated on January 29, 2021.

For more information, contact the School Board Office at 703-228-6015.

February School Board Meetings
Upcoming School Board Meetings will be held virtually, and all agenda items will be presented and discussed by video.  At this time, no in-person public comment will be allowed at regular Board meetings, however limited Public Comment will be allowed using a call-in service. Please go to the Sign Up to Speak at a School Board Meeting page for directions. School Board meetings start at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. School Board meetings can be viewed live online or on Comcast Channel 70 or Verizon Channel 41. Agendas and additional information are available in BoardDocs.

Thu, February 4                                  School Board Meeting
7 p.m.

Thu, February 18                                School Board Meeting
7 p.m.

Thu, February 25                                School Board Meeting: Presentation of the Superintendent’s FY 2022 Proposed Budget
7 p.m.

School Board Work Sessions
Upcoming Work Sessions will be held virtually, and all agenda items will be presented and discussed by video.  Work Sessions begin at 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted.  All Work Sessions are livestreamed for online viewing here.

Tue, February 9                                  School Board Work Session on Capital Improvement Planning
6 p.m. (Cancelled on Feb. 2)

Thu, February 25                                School Board Budget Work Session #1
* * Budget Work Session #1 will begin immediately after the regular School Board meeting

School Board Open Office Hours
The School Board welcomes and encourages parents and community members to share their views. Board members will hold virtual Open Office Hours. Information on how to sign-up will be posted on the APS homepage and sent via APS School Talk on Fridays. Guidelines to participate in Open Office Hours and the upcoming schedule is posted on the Open Office Hours web page.

Tue, February 2                      School Board Open Office Hours with David Priddy
8:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Mon, February 8                    School Board Open Office Hours with Monique O’Grady
7:30 – 9:30 p.m.           

Tues, February 16                   School Board Open Office Hours with Barbara Kanninen
8:30 – 10:30 a.m.  

Mon, February 22                   School Board Open Office Hours with Reid Goldstein
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.                                 

School Board Advisory Councils and Committees
The School Board seeks the advice of community members through a wide range of advisory committees and councils. These advisory committees and councils are appointed by the School Board, advise the School Board and, when appropriate, make recommendations on issues or policies related to the successful operation of the school system.

For more information on how to apply for a committee, visit the APS Website. Some School Board Advisory Committee meetings are being held virtually.  Check the website at https://aps2016.apsva.us/school-board-advisory-councils-and-committees/ for more information.