ENGAGE with APS

• The School Board Advisory Committee Working Group has been working with the school board and staff to evaluate the current School Board advisory committee structure, effectiveness, and alignment with strategic priorities and make recommendations for revision in accordance with the School Board’s charge.
• Get involved with one of the newly enhanced Advisory Councils!
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• The Your Voice Matters Survey, which is now conducted annually and in conjunction with APS and the Arlington Partnership for Children, Youth and Families (APCYF), provides insights on topics that include safety (school and community climate), health and well-being, voice and engagement.
• The survey window February 4, 2026 New dates: February 6, 2026 – March 20, 2026
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• View Your Voice Matters Survey Insights & Results

Upcoming Dates:

• Oct. 9 – Action Item: FY27 Budget Direction
• Nov. 10 – Budget Requests/Submissions
• Dec. 5 – Cabinet Budget Retreat
• Feb. 26 – Superintendent’s Proposed FY27 Budget Presentation
• March 24 – Joint County/School Board Work Session
• March 24 – Committee of the Whole on Budget
• March 24 – Public Hearing on County Budget and Tax Rate – TBD
• March 26 – School Board’s FY27 Budget Presentation
• April – County/School Board Joint Work Session
• April 14 – Budget Work Sessions 1-4, 9 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
• April 14 – Public Hearing on School Board’s Proposed Budget
• May 14 – Board Action: School Board’s Adopted FY27 Budget
• June 18 – Board Action: School Board’s Adopted 2027-36 CIP

Ways to Engage:

• Email  [email protected]
• Tune in for Work Sessions
• Attend Open Office Hours

See Budget & Finance for additional information

• Every two years, the School Board adopts a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) that addresses APS capital needs—investments needed to improve or enhance the infrastructure of our schools—over the next ten years. The CIP includes major capital projects, such as new schools and school additions, as well as major maintenance and minor construction projects.
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• The project will allow more students to benefit from the offerings at the Career Center and allow APS to further expand Arlington Tech and other high-demand programs.
• The School Board approved the Construction Contract Award to begin construction of the facility, which is scheduled to open in Fall 2026 for the 2026-27 School Year.
• View the October 1 – Community Construction Update
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• The School Board is considering the following policies for revision/amendment