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Thank You, School Board Clerks and Staff
In honor of School Board Clerk
Appreciation Week (Feb. 14-18),
APS recognizes Claudia Mercado,
Carmen Mejia and JulieAnne Jones.
Their hard work and dedication make a
huge difference.
They ensure the School Board office
runs smoothly and keep the
community informed and engaged.
1
Arlington
School Board
Meeting
February 17,
2022
2
Love the Bus! APS Bus Driver Appreciation
Love the Bus in February
• Highlights the important role of school bus
drivers in education
• Shows appreciation for the school bus
drivers who safely transport more than 25
million children to and from school every day
• NEXT WEEK: Bus Driver Appreciation Day is
Feb. 22
• Use #lovethebus and download thank you
flyers to show your driver you care!
• Visit:
www.americanschoolbuscouncil.org/love-
the-bus/
3
APS Mask Update
APS continues to review the latest health metrics and guidance regarding COVID-19 mitigation measures.
The CDC currently recommends universal masking in K-12 settings. APS will continue to require* masks
inside our schools to keep schools as safe as possible. All students will still be required to wear a mask on a
school bus, because there is a federal requirement to mask on public transit.
Student &
Staff HIGH SUBSTANTIAL MODERATE LOW
Vaccination Transmission Transmission Transmission Transmission
Status
Up-to-Date
Required* Required* Recommended Not Required
NOT Up-to-
Required* Required* Required* Recommended
Date
Required* unless Required* unless
Athletes Not Required Not Required
student tests daily student tests daily
Arlington County rate of transmission as of Feb. 14, 2022: HIGH
*Senate Bill 739 allows parents to elect for their child to opt out of wearing a mask at school beginning March 1.
Public Transit Mask Requirement: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/face-masks-public-transportation.html
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We are Stronger Together
APS urges families to consider the progress we have made together to keep
schools open and safe for all.
• We have students and staff who have underlying health conditions, are
immunocompromised, and are considered high risk.
• APS continues the layered prevention strategies as currently recommended
by the CDC and Department of Education for K-12 schools:
– Vaccinations with boosters when available for all age groups, masks indoors,
COVID testing, COVID response and contact tracing.
• All students and staff are strongly urged to continue to opt-in for the weekly
testing in school.
• Vaccination rates in Arlington are high for all age groups and the vaccine is
coming for our youngest children.
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Elementary Mathematics Highlights
• Based on MI data, 90% of APS students demonstrated growth during the Pandemic, 64%
demonstrated more than 1-years' worth of growth
• Students who engaged in more than 5 DreamBox lessons per week showed 1-2 grade-levels
of growth
• APS has outperformed the state in previous SOL mathematics assessments and in 2021
• Students who have not demonstrated growth or are performing below grade level in Math
are receiving individualized intervention plans and support
– Conducting systematic formative assessments and the Math Inventory screener to develop
individualized plans and provide targeted interventions for students
– Math Coaches and Interventionists collaborate with teachers to provided small group and
individual support for students based on their needs
• Students are engaging in rigorous, engaging, and interactive mathematics lessons through
the use the Math Workshop structures
• Over 700 participants (teachers and other school staff) in professional learning offered by
the Mathematics Office during the pandemic
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Math Instruction Update – Elementary Video
7
ARP/ESSER School Emergency Funding Update
In November, APS applied for American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act
Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) III Funds.
We were granted:
• $2,039,087 for “Unfinished Learning” due to COVID
(requested $15,534,682) - We will use funding to:
o Hire staff to support and address unfinished learning needs of students,
including specialists and interventionists
o Purchase evidence-based instructional resources to address unfinished learning
o Provide professional learning opportunities for staff during the Summer of 2022 and 2023 related
to addressing the learning needs of students
• $147,820 for Before & After School Programs - We will use funding to:
o Hire staff to address the learning needs of students, including tutors, for before or after school
programs at the elementary and middle school levels
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Summer School and Summer Activities Fair
The 2022 APS Summer School Program will provide in-person
strengthening support, intervention, credit recovery, and Extended School
Year services for students meeting specific eligibility criteria. Current VLP
students who are eligible for summer school will be able to attend virtually.
Eligibility:
• Elementary and middle school students scoring Below Basic on Math Inventory,
Reading Inventory, and intensive DIBELS assessments.
• High school students needing credit recovery to graduate.
• English language acquisition for English Learners.
• Extended School Year to serve eligible students with disabilities.
When will eligible students be identified?
• Elementary/middle school: during parent-teacher conferences in early March.
• High school: late May or early June
Summer Activities Fair: View summer opportunities through the County and other providers!
Online now: apsva.us/summerfair 9
Bell Study Project
The study is being conducted to review school start
and end times and school day instructional minutes to:
• Improve operational efficiencies
• Streamline bus routes and schedules
• Maximize instructional time
Background
• APS currently has eight different start and end times
for 42 schools and programs
o The goal is no more than four
• Study will include a comparative analysis of
instructional minutes to identify any needed changes
• APS last conducted a comprehensive bell time study in
1999
10Bell Study Timeline
• January-March:
– Vendor works with staff with the Department of
Facilities and Operations to review bell times,
transportation routes and instructional minutes
• March-April:
– Meetings with Technical Advisory Teams comprised of
APS staff groups, advisory committees and school
communities affected by the changes.
– A survey will be made available in March to all APS
families.
• April-May:
– Final recommendation to School Board on April 28 View full plan online:
– Board will vote on May 12 apsva.us/engage/bell-study-project/
11Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Calendar
Feb. 24 Superintendent’s Proposed FY 2023 Budget
Feb. 24 Work Session #1 (immediately following presentation)
Mar. 8 Work Session #2
Mar. 15 Work Session #3
Mar. 22 Work Session #4
Mar. 31 Public Hearing on Superintendent’s Proposed Budget
April 5 Work Session #5
April 7 Board Action Item: School Board’s Proposed Budget
April 21 Work Session #6
May 5 Public Hearing on the School Board’s Proposed Budget
May 12 Board Action Item: FY 2022 Budget Adopted
12Bright Spot – Be the “I” in Kind
Applauding the Campbell Elementary
Upstanders Club!
• This is APS Kindness Week
• The Upstanders Club is Campbell Elementary
School’s No Place for Hate student group for 4th
& 5th grades
• Recognizes students who are kind and
supportive of others through the Be the “I” in
Kind campaign
• Club members take photos of nominated
students in front of the Be the “I” in Kind poster
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