School Board Member Zuraya Tapia-Hadley to Host Open Office Hours on Mon, Sept. 8

School Board Member Zuraya Tapia-Hadley will hold in-person Open Office Hours on Mon, Sept. 8, from 6-8 p.m. at the Syphax Educational Center, School Board Office, Suite 260, located at 2110 Washington Blvd.

Open Office Hours allow community members to meet with School Board members, either one-on-one or in small groups, to share comments and concerns and discuss various topics. Board members take turns hosting these sessions throughout the year, both in-person and virtually. To view the schedule, visit the Open Office Hours webpage. Please note that scheduling is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

The format for Ms. Tapia-Hadley Open Office Hours on September 8 will be as follows:

• 6 – 8 p.m.: Ms. Tapia-Hadley will meet individually with participants for 10-minute, one-on-one conversations.
• To schedule an individual meeting, participants must sign up in advance using the SignUp Genius link, which will be available from Fri, Sept. 5 at 3 p.m. until Mon, Sept. 8 at 3 p.m. Time slots are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Key Guidelines for Open Office Hours:

• Each participant will have 10 minutes to speak with the Board member.
• At the end of the allotted time, the meeting will conclude to allow the next participant their scheduled time.
• Participants are expected to be courteous and respectful and adhere to the 10-minute time frame. If a participant becomes disruptive, the meeting may end early.
• Personnel matters are confidential, and Board members cannot comment on or provide opinions regarding such topics. Silence on these matters should not be interpreted as a particular stance.
• Comments should focus on issues related to Arlington Public Schools. Personal attacks or statements unrelated to school business are not appropriate for discussion.

Following Open Office Hours:

Participants can submit written comments to the School Board at [email protected]. A copy of your remarks will be shared with all Board members.

For any questions, please contact the School Board Office at 703-228-6015 or via email at [email protected].