There are more than 400 policies that the School Board must review every five years.\u00a0 To keep up with changes in laws affecting education, however, many of them are revised more frequently. In the last two years, the School Board approved nearly 100 policy changes, and this year more than 100 are scheduled for review. To support equity throughout ACPS, the Board has also begun translating its policies into Spanish, Amharic and Arabic.<\/b><\/p>\n
Find the School Board policies on the ACPS website.<\/a><\/p>\n Staff Health Policy Change<\/strong><\/p>\n Did you know the School Board updated Policy GBE: Staff Health (PDF)<\/a> in June to include guidelines for staff members who are ill or who require medical attention at work?<\/p>\n In keeping with ACPS\u2019 longstanding illness guidelines for students, if you experience these symptoms you should closely assess your ability to work:<\/p>\n All staff are encouraged to use judgment in remaining at work when ill. If you experience a medical emergency at work that results in a 911 call, you may refuse transport by EMS. However, if you do, you must still seek medical attention or return home via safe transportation. You may not remain at the school.<\/p>\n Read the full policy (PDF)<\/a>.<\/p>\n Do you want to be involved in the policy making process?<\/b><\/p>\n This year the School Board will discuss policy revisions at periodic work sessions, and your input is welcomed. Staff can weigh in on policy issues:<\/p>\n All School Board meetings and work sessions are open to staff, and are held at ACPS Central Office<\/a> at 1340 Braddock Place. They are generally held on Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm. See the schedule<\/a>.<\/p>\n Policies are next scheduled to be discussed at the October 24, 2019 work session. View the work session agenda<\/a> (available starting on October 18).<\/b><\/p>\n\n
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