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School Board Policies for Revision/Amendment

APS welcomes community input on our policies as they go through the revision process. The APS Policy Process allows for feedback at three points: Scheduling and Revision Drafting, Public Comment on drafts, Board Consideration on drafts.

All School Board Policies and Policy Implementation Procedures are available on the Boarddocs website.

Public Comment on Drafts

Once the drafting and internal stakeholder policy process is complete, policy drafts are made available for 30 days to ensure that all interested stakeholders have an opportunity to provide input. Please click on the policy name (s) below to access the drafts. This transparent process allows for an equitable community feedback stage prior to bringing forth the final draft as an information item at a School Board meeting. Please note that suggestions may be submitted during the comment period. Staff consider all suggestions but do not provide individual responses. The following policies are currently open for comments or were recently open for comments:

Number Policy Title and link to Draft Policy  Anticipated SB Action Comment Period Opens Comment Period Closes Policy questionnaires
F-1 Capital Improvement Plan Aug 2026 May 13, 2026 Jun 12, 2026 Provide Feedback
F-5.7 Capital and Maintenance Program Aug 2026 May 13, 2026 Jun 12, 2026 Provide Feedback
G-1.8 Financial Interests Aug 2026 May 13, 2026 Jun 12, 2026 Provide Feedback

After the public comment period closes, there is an additional opportunity to provide feedback when the policy comes forth to the School Board for Information at an upcoming School Board meeting; please see the Board Considerations on Drafts section below for the schedule, or check the meeting agendas on BoardDocs.

School Board Consideration on Drafts

The following draft policies are being considered by the School Board. Draft policies are published in the agenda for the board meetings one week prior to the meeting. Draft policies and track changes from current policies are available in BoardDocs, use the meeting dates to find the appropriate documents. Documents are typically posted one week prior to the meeting. Feedback on policies currently being considered by the School Board should be sent to [email protected]. If proving feedback on a policy posted for public comment, please complete the specific feedback form listed next to the policy above. Please be sure to include the policy you are referencing in your correspondence. Board agendas change frequently, see BoardDocs for the final meeting agendas.

Policy Number Policy Title SB Meeting for Information (draft policies) SB Meeting for Action (draft policies) Retirement/New/ Revised/ Amended
L-9 Accreditation of Schools May 28, 2026 Jun 18, 2026 Revised
M-10 Planetarium May 28, 2026 Jun 18, 2026 Revised
I-1.33 Teaching and Learning Goals Jul 30, 2026 Aug 13, 2026 Revised
I-1.35 Resources Jul 30, 2026 Aug 13, 2026 Retired
K-2.1 Virginia Freedom of Information Act Jul 30, 2026 Aug 13, 2026 Revised
K-14.30 Volunteers and Partners Jul 30, 2026 Aug 13, 2026 Revised

Scheduling and Revision Drafting

The following policies are being considered for revision/amendment by the School Board. Hyperlinks to existing policies are provided below for your convenience. Community members are encouraged to review our policy schedule and provide suggested changes or additions to existing policies as we go through the drafting process**. Work on revisions typically begins 6 months prior to anticipated School Board Action. Due dates for feedback on existing policies are established to ensure staff has this feedback prior to beginning the revision. Feedback on existing policies should be submitted by emailing the Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Steven Marku, at [email protected]. Please be sure to include the policy you are referencing when doing so. This list of policies will be revised quarterly.

Policy Number Policy Title Planned Board Action Accompanying PIPs Departments Feedback on Existing Policy Due
B-3.7.30 Legal Representation Mar 2027 NONE SB Jul 1, 2026
I-1.32 Standards of Learning Mar 2027 I-1.32 PIP-1 ACAD Jul 1, 2026
I-6 Curriculum Mar 2027 I-6 PIP-1 ACAD Jul 1, 2026
I-7.2.1 Special Education Programs and Services Mar 2027 I-7.2.1 PIP-1 ACAD Jul 1, 2026
J-5.4 Leaving School Grounds-Release of Students Mar 2027 J-5.4 PIP-1 SS Jul 1, 2026
J-6.3.6 Prohibited Substances Mar 2027 J-6.3.6 PIP-1 SS Jul 1, 2026
J-6.7 Student Searches and Confiscation of Student Property Mar 2027 J-6.7 PIP-1 SS Jul 1, 2026
J-6.8.1 Student Safety-Bullying/Harassment Prevention Mar 2027 J-6.8.1 PIP-1 SS Jul 1, 2026
J-7.4 Student Code of Conduct Mar 2027 J-7.4 PIPs 1,2,3a&b SS Jul 1, 2026
K-7.3 No Smoking Policy Mar 2027 K-7.3 PIP-1 SS Jul 1, 2026
M-1 Serious Incidents Mar 2027 M-1 PIP-1 SS Jul 1, 2026
E-5.1 Student Transportation Services May 2027 E-5.1 PIPs 1 through 3 F&O Sep 1, 2026
J-5.1.30 Attendance May 2027 J-5.1.30 PIP-1 SS Sep 1, 2026
J-5.1.31 Full-Day School Attendance May 2027 NONE SS Sep 1, 2026
I-7.2.2 Gifted Services May 2027 I-7.2.2 PIP-1 ACAD Sep 1, 2026
I-7.2.7 Homebound Instruction May 2027 I-7.2.7 PIP-1 ACAD Sep 1, 2026
I-7.4.1.32 School Special Activities May 2027 I-7.4.1.32 PIP-1 ACAD Sep 1, 2026
I-8.1 Instructional Grouping and Class Assignment May 2027 NONE ACAD Sep 1, 2026
C-30 Superintendent Advisory Committees Jun 2027 NONE SUP Oct 1, 2026
E-5.30 School Board Owned Vehicles Jun 2027 E-5.30 PIPs 1 through 4 F&O Oct 1, 2026
I-7.2.3.34 Reporting Student Progress and Grades Jun 2027 I-7.2.3.34 PIPs 1 and 2 ACAD Oct 1, 2026
I-11.2 Homework Jun 2027 I-11.2 PIPs 1 and 2 ACAD Oct 1, 2026
K-2.3 Interviewing Students Jun 2027 NONE SS Oct 1, 2026
M-16 Memorandums of Understanding Jun 2027 M-16 PIP-1 Oct 1, 2026

** Amended policies are updated for purposes such as changes in the Code of Virginia, updating references, renumbering/retitling, changing proper nouns in the content of the policy, etc. Amended policies are not available for public comment prior to the information/action steps in the revision process.

Recently Adopted School Board Policies

The School Board has recently adopted the following policies.

Policy Number Policy Title & link to Newly Adopted Policy SB Adoption Date
B-3.6.30 School Board Advisory Councils 3/26/26
G-1.8 Employee Conflict of Interests 3/26/26
G-30 Whistleblower Protection 3/26/26
I-7.2.3 Family and Community Engagement 1/22/26
I-11.6.1 Locally Awarded Verified Credits 1/22/26
J-5.3.31 Options and Transfers 1/22/26
J-8.7 Safety of Students and Child Abuse and Neglect-Child Protective Services 1/22/26
J-15.31 Reporting Students Enrolled in Programs 1/22/26
K-2.3.30 Media Relations 1/22/26
K-30 Language Access Services 1/22/26
J-5.3.30 Admissions 12/18/25
E-5.1.2 School Start Times 12/18/25
J-5.3.32 Administrative Placements 12/18/25
J-13 Physical Interventions 12/18/25
K-7 Financial Management-Use of School Facilities 11/13/25
D-33 Financial Management-Jointly Funded Projects and Programs 11/13/25
D-2.37 Financial Management-Other Post-Employment Benefits Fund 10/23/25
J-8.3.8.30 Food and Nutrition Services-Unpaid Meal Charges 10/23/25
I-4.30 School-Year Calendar 9/7/25
B-3.6.37 Electronic Participation in School Board Advisory Committees 8/7/25
B-4.4 Electronic Participation in Meetings by Individual Members 8/7/25
J-10.1.7 Student-Athlete Extreme Heat Safety and Protection 8/7/25
I-6.2.10 Advanced or Accelerated Mathematics 7/24/25
J-6.3.13 Student Use of Cell Phones and Personal Electronic Devices 7/24/25
J-6.8.1.30 Title IX-Students 7/24/25
K-7.4 Notification of School-Connected Student Overdose 7/24/25
J-5.3.30 Admissions 7/8/25
D-10.1 Procurement 6/12/25
D-12.3 Financial Management-Travel Reimbursement 6/12/25
E-3.31 Safety, Security, Emergency Management, and Risk Management 6/12/25
I-7.2.3.32 Addition or Deletion of Courses 6/12/25
I-11.6.30 Graduation, Promotion, and Retention 6/12/25
D-1.32 Financial Management-Debt Management 5/15/25
I-7.1.11 Use of Animals in the Instructional Program 5/15/25
M-9 Transportation Demand Management 5/15/25
K-14.1.10.31 School and Police Relations 2/27/25
B-6 School Board Policy Process 1/16/25
C-2.1 Board/Superintendent Relationship 1/16/25
E-6.2 Food and Nutrition Services 1/16/25
G-2.14 Employment 1/16/25
J-30 Student Use of Cell Phones and Personal Electronic Communication Devices 12/12/24
M-12 Technology 12/12/24
B-2.1 Boundaries 11/14/24
C-2.7 Superintendent Evaluation 11/14/24
D-2.32 Joint County Board and School Board Activities 11/14/24
A-5 Arlington Public Schools Priorities 10/29/24
A-6.31 Program Evaluation 10/29/24
B-2.1.33 School Board Liaison 10/29/24
B-4 School Board Meetings 10/29/24
B-3.6.37 Electronic Participation in School Board Advisory Committee Meetings 9/19/24
B-4.4 Electronic Participation in Meetings by Individual Members 9/19/24
E-3.30 Building and Grounds Management 9/5/24
M-12 Technology 8/15/24
A-4 Mission, Vision, and Core Values 8/1/24
B-2 School Board 8/1/24
B-3.7.31 Legislative Liaison 8/1/24
B-8.4 Compensation and Benefits for School Board Members 8/1/24
A-3 Nondiscrimination 7/18/24
A-6.30 Strategic Planning System 7/18/24
A-7 Literacy Plan 7/18/24
G-1.30 Human Resources Goals 7/18/24
J-5.8 Compulsory Attendance 5/16/24
M-2 International Exchange Student Programs 5/16/24
I-10.30 Support for Students-Wellness 5/9/24
J-8.3.8.30 Food and Nutrition Services-Unpaid Meal Charges 4/25/24
B-2.1.31 Actions of School Board Members 4/25/24
B-2.1.32 Conduct of School Board Members 4/25/24
B-2.6.1 Conflict of Interests 4/25/24
D-1.30 Finance and Management Services Goals 4/25/24
I-7.5 Adult Community Education 4/25/24
I-11.6.33 Award of Credit 4/25/24
J-10.1.3 Return-to-Learn Plans for Students Experiencing Physical or Mental Injury or Illness 4/25/24
B-3.2 Board Leadership 3/14/24
I-7.1.8 Family Life Education 11/20/23
M-7 Extended Day 10/26/23
I-11.1 Family and Community Engagement 10/12/23
J-2.1 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 10/12/23
I-4.30 School-Year Calendar 9/7/23
B-3.6.37 Electronic Participation in School Board Advisory Committee Meetings 8/17/23
B-4.4 Electronic Participation in Meetings by Individual Members 8/17/23
J-5.3.1 Homeless Education Services 8/17/23
D-31 Financial Management-Capital Financial Management 6/8/23
G-1.30 Human Resources Goals 6/8/23
C-2.7 Superintendent Evaluation 5/25/23
J-8.3.1 School Health Services 5/25/23
J-5.3.2 Home Instruction 4/27/23
J-15.32 Records Management 4/27/23
F-2 Facilities and Operations Goals 4/13/23
I-9.1.5.30 Exemplary Projects 4/13/23
B-4 School Board Meetings 3/30/23
D-30 Financial Management-Financing Construction and Site Acquisition 3/30/23
J-5.3.1 Homeless Education Services 3/30/23
J-15.33 Student Identification Cards 3/30/23
I-11.5.2.30 High School Credit at the Middle School 3/30/23
J-5.3.30 Admissions 3/16/23
D-1.33 Community Activities Fund 3/2/23
D-2 Financial Management-Budget 3/2/23
B-30 Internal Audit 3/2/23
J-14 Student Fees, Fines, and Charges 3/2/23
K-14.1.10.31 School and Police Relations 3/2/23
G-1.4 Acceptable Use of Social Media by Employees 2/16/23
J-5.3.31 Options and Transfers 2/16/23
K-14.1.10.30 Cooperation with Juvenile Court 2/16/23
D-10.1 Purchasing 12/1/22
I-9.1 Selection of Instructional Resources 12/1/22
G-2.32 Prevention of Sexual Misconduct and Abuse 11/10/22
G-2.4 Human Relations-Employee-Employer Communications 10/13/22
G-3.2.1 Salary 10/13/22
A-3 Nondiscrimination 9/22/22
B-3.6.30 School Board Advisory Committees 9/22/22
D-9.1 Reporting Per Pupil Costs 9/22/22
K-2.5 Internet Privacy 9/22/22
K-12 Judicial Review 9/22/22
M-15 Aquatics Facilities and Programs 9/22/22
B-3.6.37 Electronic Participation in School Board Advisory Committee Meetings 8/18/22
B-4.4 Electronic Participation in Meetings by Individual Members 8/18/22
E-4.3.30 Use of School Equipment 8/18/22
E-5.1 Student Transportation Services 8/18/22
G-3.14.30 T-Scale Evaluation 8/18/22
G-3.14.31 Administrator & Non-Instructional Staff Evaluation-P-Scale 8/18/22
I-5 Opening Exercises 8/18/22
I-8.2 Class Size 8/18/22

For additional information or questions, contact the Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs Steven Marku at [email protected].