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Arlington School Board
The Arlington School Board is composed of five members who serve overlapping four-year terms. School Board meetings are generally held twice a month on Thursdays.
News & Updates
APS Statement on Executive Order to Begin Dismantling the U.S. Department of Education
APS remains committed to ensuring that all students receive a high-quality education in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.
Superintendent and School Board Present Joint FY 2026 Budget: Sustaining Our Investment in Students, Staff and Schools
APS Superintendent Dr. Francisco Durán and the School Board presented the jointly developed proposed budget for fiscal year (FY) 2026 on March 13.
March Schedule of Board Meetings, Work Sessions, and Advisory Council and Committee Meetings
The Arlington School Board’s March schedule of Board Meetings, Work Sessions, and Advisory Council and Committee Meetings is now available.
A Message from the Superintendent on Enhanced School Entry Procedures
As part of a layered approach to school security, the APS Office of Safety, Security and Emergency Management (SSEM) has invested in a wide range of safety and security improvements.
2025 Honored Citizen Nominations Now Being Accepted
Each year, the School Board recognizes a select group of individuals who have made outstanding contributions to our schools on a voluntary basis. This honor recognizes individuals who have committed… Read more »
Contact the Board
Express an Opinion in Writing
- Emails or letters can be sent to the School Board as a whole or to individual Board members.
- Messages will be made available to all members of the School Board and the Superintendent as appropriate.
- Written comments and responses are subject to the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act.
- Fill out our comment form below
School Board Updates
- Stay informed! Community members can use the comment form below to sign up to receive the School Board newsletter and updates about our work.
Or send by mail:
School Board Office
Syphax Education Center
2110 Washington Blvd.
Arlington, Virginia 22204
Or Phone: 703-228-6015
- Voice mail messages for the Board or individual Board members will be distributed accordingly.
- Messages should include the caller’s full name and best phone number to call back.
Other Ways to Engage with the School Board
- Meet with a Board member during School Board Open Office Hours.
- School Board members are generally available to meet with small groups or individuals to discuss issues or positions by appointment — call 703-228-6015.
- Community members who wish to speak at a School Board meeting must sign up electronically. Speakers will have up to two minutes to address the School Board.
Comment Online - Complete the Comment Form
It is the policy of the Arlington Public Schools to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender, age, economic status, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, and/or disability. This policy provides equal access to courses and programs, counseling and guidance services, physical education and athletics, vocational education, instructional materials and extracurricular activities.
Violations of this policy should be reported to the Office of Division Counsel, at 703-228-7210.