School Board Members Mary Kadera and Bethany Zecher Sutton to Host In-Person Open Office Hours on Tue, April 16

School Board members Mary Kadera and Bethany Zecher Sutton will host in-person Open Office Hours on Tue, April 16, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Columbia Pike Library, (816 S. Walter Reed Dr.). Board Members will manage the April 16 Open Office Hours slightly differently. Please carefully review the following information to ensure you sign up accordingly.

Schedule

• 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.: One board member will host open forum meetings to listen to comments and concerns on the topics listed below. These sessions aim to facilitate inclusive conversations where everyone is welcome to attend and participate.
  • 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. Budget
  • 6:00 – 6:30 p.m. School Climate
  • 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. Academics
  • 7:00 – 7:30 p.m. Open Conversation
• 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.: One board member will meet individually with participants seeking a one-on-one conversation. To schedule an individual meeting, participants must sign up ahead of time using the SignUp Genius link that will be available from April 12 through April 16 to select a 10-minute time slot. Availability will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

During Open Office Hours

• Participants are expected to be courteous and respectful. If a participant is disruptive, it may be necessary for the Board members to end the meeting early.
• Personnel matters are confidential. Visitors are asked to respect that confidentiality; the School Board members cannot comment or offer their individual opinions on such matters. This silence should not be treated as an indication of any particular position on the matter.
• Statements that personally attack individuals or do not relate to Arlington Public Schools’ business are not appropriate for discussion. You will be asked to limit your remarks to issues related to Arlington Public Schools’ business.
• Participants are welcome to share their comments in writing by sending them to school.board@apsva.us. A copy of the remarks will be distributed to all Board members.
• Schedule subject to change to accommodate participants or circumstances.

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