APS News Release

October Schedule of Board Meetings, Work Sessions, and Advisory Council and Committee Meetings

The Arlington School Board’s October 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. For more information, contact the School Board Office at 703-228-6015.

During in-person meetings, the Board will comply with health and safety guidelines. Masks will be required while indoors, regardless of vaccination status.  Special accommodations will be made for attendees who cannot wear a mask due to a medical condition.

October School Board Meetings
All Citizen Comment will be heard at the beginning of the Board meeting and the comment period is limited to one hour. 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, October 14                                  School Board Meeting
7 p.m.

Thu, October 28                                  School Board Meeting
7:30 pm

School Board Work Sessions
Work Sessions begin at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. All Work Sessions are livestreamed for online viewing here.

Tue, October 19                                  School Board Work Session on Work Session on Homework and Communication of Student Progress

6:30 p.m.

School Board Open Office Hours
For the 2021-2022 school year, the School Board will hold virtual Open Office Hours twice a month on the first and third Monday of the month. Open Office Hours is a forum for Board members to listen to comments and concerns, and to give community members the opportunity to speak to Board members on various topics. Information on how to sign-up will be posted on the APS homepage and sent via APS School Talk on the Friday before the scheduled Open Office Hours. Guidelines to participate in Open Office Hours and the upcoming schedule is posted on the Open Office Hours webpage.

Mon, October 4                                  School Board Open Office Hours with Monique O’Grady
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Mon, October 18                                School Board Open Office Hours with Reid Goldstein
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 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 applying for a committee or meetings schedule, visit the APS Website.