This week we are asking ACPS parents and the wider community to come out and advocate for the City to fully fund the schools in this year’s budget.
ACPS is Asking You to Come out on March 13 to #TellCouncil to Fully Fund Our Schools
Category: School Board
School Board Approves Combined Funds Budget Needed to Fund Schools
The Alexandria City School Board voted to approve a Combined Funds Budget of $286.1 million on Thursday night. “Now is the time for our funders to demonstrate a relentless commitment to public education by fully funding this budget at the requested level,” said the Superintendent.
Additional Funds Allocated to Patrick Henry Project
The School Board has transferred $5.7m to the Patrick Henry School Project, taking the final cost to $48.2m.
What is ACPS Doing to Support Our Immigrant Students?
Our role at ACPS is to keep our students safe and able to learn at all times. In light of recent discussions around immigration, ACPS has been taking actions to make sure that these values are upheld, in line with our policies on harassment, bullying, inclusiveness and equity.
School Board Approves High School Ed Specs to Act as Guide for Future High School Construction Projects
The Alexandria City School Board has approved the Educational Specifications that will be used as a template when looking at future construction work around high school buildings. Also, learn how to join us for the first meeting in the next stage of the work around the Long Range Educational Facilities Plan.
ACPS Meets ACPS 2020 Targets Aimed at Fostering an Exemplary Staff, But Requires More Work on Community Engagement
First year results for Goal 2: Family and Community Engagement and Goal 3: An Exemplary Staff from ACPS 2020 Strategic Plan were presented to the School Board this week.
School Board Votes in New Chair and Vice Chair
The Alexandria City School Board has voted to appoint Ramee Gentry to the position of Chair of the Board and Cindy Anderson to Vice Chair of the Board for the next year.
School Board Requests $46m More for Swing Space in Final Approved Capital Improvement Program Budget
The Alexandria City School Board voted to add $46 million to the Capital Improvement Program Budget for FY 2018-27 to fund the purchase and retrofit of office space to be used as temporary swing space accommodating staff and students during the modernization program of other school buildings.
School Board Votes Funds to Buy New West End School
The School Board voted on Thursday to move funds initially allocated for the lease of a new school for the purchase of a new building in the West End at 1701 and 1705 North Beauregard Street.
A Message from the School Board Regarding the Principles of Inclusiveness and Equity
The Alexandria City School Board has issued a statement regarding efforts to promote and protect the principles of inclusiveness and equity throughout our school division.
Your Schools Need YOU! Join an Advisory Committee
Would you like to help guide the Alexandria City School Board on issues concerning our schools? Here is your chance to get involved.
Three Celebrated as Outstanding Leaders and Innovators in 40 Under 40 Awards
Congratulations to ACPS employees Seth Kennard and Michael Suppa, and Alexandria City School Board member Chris Lewis for being named among the rising stars of Alexandria.
School Board Votes on Educational Specifications for Pre-K Centers
The Alexandria City School Board has voted to adopt the next phase of the Long Range Educational Facilities Plan that sets out building expectations and the need for any future pre-K centers.
Join a School Board Advisory Committee
The Alexandria City School Board has openings on a number of advisory committees. Here’s how to get involved.
School Board Approves Final Budget Focused on High Academic Standards
The Alexandria City School Board approved the FY 2017 Final Combined Funds Budget for Alexandria City Public Schools on Thursday night. Thank you to the community who came out and supported us during the process.