March Schedule of School Board Meetings, Work Sessions, and Advisory Group Meetings

The Arlington School Board’s March 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.

March School Board Meetings
The School Board generally provides opportunity for public comment on non-agenda and agenda items during each of its regularly-scheduled Board meetings. Agendas and additional information are available in School 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, March 9             School Board Meeting
7:30 p.m.                   Education Center, 1426 N. Quincy St.

Thu, March 23           School Board Meeting
7:30 p.m.                   Education Center, 1426 N. Quincy St.

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 March schedule is listed below.

Mon, March 6              School Board Open Office Hours with Tannia Talento
5–7 p.m.                      Education Center, 1426 N. Quincy St.  

Mon, March 13            School Board Open Office Hours with Nancy Van Doren
5–7:30 p.m.                 Education Center, 1426 N. Quincy St.

Mon, March 20           School Board Open Office Hours with James Lander
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.         Education Center, 1426 N. Quincy St.

Mon, March 27            School Board Open Office Hours with Reid Goldstein
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.          Education Center, 1426 N. Quincy St.

School Board FY 2018 Budget Work Sessions and Public Hearings
Provide your input on the priorities for the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget, scheduled for adoption on May 4, 2017. Please note: No public comment allowed at work sessions. Public Comment allowed only at public hearings and Board meetings. All budget work sessions will be livestreamed for online viewing here.

Rescheduled for Wed, March 15           Budget Work Session #3
5-7 p.m.                        Education Center, 1426 N. Quincy St. #APSBudget

Tue, March 21           Budget Work Session #4
7 p.m.                        Education Center, 1426 N. Quincy St. #APSBudget

Thu, March 23           Public Hearing on Superintendent’s Proposed Budget
7-9 p.m.                     Education Center, 1426 N. Quincy St.  #APSBudget

Fri, April 7                  Joint Budget Work Session with County Board
9 a.m.                         2100 Clarendon Blvd. Suite 300 #APSBudget

Tue, April 18               Budget Work Session #5 (if needed)
7 p.m.                          Education Center, 1426 N. Quincy St.  #APSBudget

Thu, April 20               Public Hearing on School Board’s Proposed Budget
7:30 p.m.                    Education Center, 1426 N. Quincy St.  #APSBudget

A School Board Work Session will be held on Personalized Learning:

Tue, March 28             Work Session on Personalized Learning
7-9 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 March schedule of public meetings for these committees and councils is listed below.

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 hold its next regular meeting in April.

Wed, Apr. 5           Regular Meeting: Topics include Special Education, Student Services, Library Services, and FY 2018 Budget Update.
7-9 p.m.                Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd.

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, March 15           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, March 15           Regular Monthly Meeting
7-9 p.m.                       Navy League Bldg., 2300 Wilson Blvd.

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. It meets bimonthly and will not hold a meeting in March. The next meeting is Wed, Apr. 19. 

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, March 13            Regular Monthly Meeting
7 p.m.                          Aurora Hill Community Center, 735 18th St. S.