Updated: June Schedule of School Board Meetings, Work Sessions and Advisory Council and Committee Meetings

The Arlington School Board’s June schedule of Board Meetings, Work Sessions, and Advisory Council and Committee Meetings is now available. This schedule is subject to change with advance notice provided on the APS website. Contact the School Board Office for more information at 703-228-6015.

June School Board Meetings
The School Board provides opportunity for public comment on non-agenda and agenda items during each of their regularly-scheduled Board meetings. Agendas and additional information are available in BoardDocs, and you can sign up to speak at meetings in advance on the APS website or at the School Board meeting. School Board meetings can be viewed live online or on Comcast Channel 70 or Verizon Channel 41.

Thu, June 1                   School Board Meeting
7 p.m.                            Education Center, 1426 N. Quincy St.

Thu, June 15                 School Board Meeting/Public Hearing on 1300+ High School Seats
7 p.m.                            Education Center, 1426 N. Quincy St.

Thu, June 29                 School Board Meeting
7 p.m.                            Education Center, 1426 N. Quincy St.

*The School Board will hold its yearly Organizational/School Board Meeting on July 5 at Noon.  

School Board Work Sessions
Tue, June 27                 Joint School Board/County Board Work Session
7 – 9 p.m.                           2100 Clarendon Blvd., Suite 300

School Board Open Office Hours
The public is welcome to drop in to meet with members directly at the School Board’s weekly open office hours. A complete schedule for the 2016-17 school year is provided here, and the June schedule is listed below.

Mon, June 5                  School Board Open Office Hours with Barbara Kanninen
5 – 7 p.m.                      Education Center, 1426 N. Quincy St.  

Mon, June 12                 School Board Open Office Hours with James Lander
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.             Education Center, 1426 N. Quincy St.

Mon, June 19                 School Board Open Office Hours with Reid Goldstein
6 – 8 p.m.                       Education Center, 1426 N. Quincy St.

School Board Advisory Councils and Committees
The School Board actively 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 an appointment, visit the APS Website.

The June schedule of public meetings for these committees and councils is listed below.

Advisory Committee on Transportation Choices
The Advisory Committee on Transportation Choices was created as a joint advisory body of the County Board of Arlington County and the Arlington School Board for the purpose of advising the Joint Committee on Transportation Choices (JCTC). The JCTC develops and implements programs that further transportation choice for APS students, families, and staff.

Thu, June 8                  Regular Monthly Meeting
7 p.m.                           Education Center, 1426 N. Quincy St. 22207 (Room 101 A/B)

Advisory Council on Instruction
The Advisory Council on Instruction (ACI) is made up of representatives from each school and certain community organizations to assist in reviewing the system-wide curriculum and instructional program and in developing recommendations for improvement. ACI will not meet in June.

Advisory Council on School Facilities and Capital Programs
The Advisory Council on School Facilities and Capital Programs assists the School Board in the continuous, systematic review of school facilities and the annual and long-range Capital Improvement Program.

Mon, June 12          Regular Monthly Meeting
7 p.m.                      Location TBD

Budget Advisory Council
The Budget Advisory Council makes recommendations on policies and practices related to the presentation and preparation of the operating budget and the financial management of the school system; and makes recommendations to the School Board on budget priorities.

Wed, June 14             Regular Monthly Meeting
7:30-9:30 p.m.            Education Center, 1426 N. Quincy St. Room 101A/B  

Joint Facilities Advisory Commission
The mission of the Joint Facilities Advisory Commission is to provide input to the Boards on capital facilities needs assessment, capital improvement plans and long range facility planning for both the Arlington County Government and Arlington Public Schools.

Wed, June 14            Regular Monthly Meeting
7-9 p.m.                     Washington-Lee High School Cafeteria, 1301 N. Stafford St.

School Health Advisory Board
The School Health Advisory Board is mandated by the Virginia General Assembly and is organized to advise school divisions about the development and implementation of school health programs, including health instruction, the school environment and health services.

Wed, June 21             Regular Monthly Meeting
4-5:30 p.m.                 Sequoia I, Lower Level Auditorium, 2100 Wilson Blvd.