APS 2018-19 Fall Ambassador Meeting September 17, 2018
APS 2018-19 Fall Ambassador Meeting Welcome Patrick K. Murphy, Ed.D. Superintendent
Welcome to the 2018-19 School Year APS Student Enrollment • First Day Enrollment: 27,522 students • Spring projections: 28,022 • September 30, 2017 Official Count: 26,941 • 581 more students than last year’s official Sept. 30 count • Enrollment will continue to fluctuate this month Final/Official Enrollment will be counted on September 30 −
Getting Ready for the Future Preparing for New Schools • Opening in September 2019 − Alice W. Fleet Elementary School − Drew as a full neighborhood school − New middle school at Stratford − H-B Woodlawn and Stratford programs at Wilson site − Montessori program at Henry site • Opening in September 2021 � New elementary school at Reed � Expansion of W-Lee into redeveloped Education Center
2018-19 School Board Action Plan Operational Planning New Policies & Policy Revisions � Review, update and/or adopt policies on: � Adopt 2018-24 Strategic Plan – Performance Objectives Inclusion (students learn in shared environment) � Approve PreK-12 Instructional Program Pathways School Board Policies (Section A, formerly Section 10) � Adopt the FY 2020 Budget Acceptable Use (staff & social media) � Review the Evaluation of 1 to 1 Equity Pre-K Programs � Approve School Naming Recommendations Options & Transfers Follow-up � Monitor and approve plans to strengthen Safety & Security Other policies scheduled for revisions Capital Initiatives New Schools & Program Moves (2019) � Approve Schematic Design for renovation of the Ed Center � Adopt New Elementary School Boundaries � Receive and review the Career Center Working Group’s report � Monitor and provide resources to open, relocate or and plan for next steps refocus five schools/programs in Sept. 2019 Additional Focus in Support of the 2018-24 Strategic Plan Goals � Monitor to ensure that all students make equitable � Ensure continued emphasis on recruiting, hiring and nurturing progress diverse staff � Emphasize system-wide consistency in the delivery of � Monitor allocation of resources and assets to instruction and student supports address enrollment growth � Ensure that all schools develop and strengthen plans to � Monitor plans to identify community opportunities to help support the “whole child” students become “life ready”
APS Community Engagement • Informing community members about countywide APS initiatives − Post timelines and materials at www.aspva.us/engage − Present to groups and share information at events − Partner with Schools, Ambassadors, CCPTA and PTAs − Distribute via School Talk and social media channels • Gathering community input − Seek questions and comments at community meetings and via questionnaires − Obtain input from Ambassadors and PTAs − Hear from residents at engage@apsva.us
APS 2018-19 Fall Ambassador Meeting Thank you for serving as an Ambassador!
Meeting Agenda I. Introductions II. APS School Ambassador Program III. Update: 2019-2028 Capital Improvement Plan IV. Status Update on Recent Initiatives V. Initial Initiatives for 2018-19 School Year VI. Additional Q&A and Wrap-up
APS School Ambassador Program Ambassador Program Overview Kathy Mimberg Coordinator of Community Engagement APS Planning & Evaluation
Ambassador Program Overview School Ambassadors • About 50 Ambassadors from 30 schools/programs • Each school/program has 1-2 Ambassadors – some schools benefit from having an Ambassador who speaks Spanish, Arabic or another language • List of Ambassadors at www.apsva.us/engage • Ambassadors receive weekly bilingual email updates from APS • Two Ambassador meetings per year: Fall and Winter
Ambassador Program Overview School Ambassador Role • Distribute information from weekly updates to your school community so families are up to date on APS initiatives • Provide details and links from Ambassador updates that help families get engaged with APS • Share questions and concerns you hear with staff so these can inform FAQs and other communications with the community
Ambassador Program Overview Sample Weekly Update
Ambassador Program Overview Other Examples of Information Provided to Ambassadors: Links to:
Ambassador Program Overview School Ambassador Communication Options • Copy blurbs from the Ambassador update in the PTA newsletter • Post updates on the school or PTA website • Provide a brief update at a PTA meeting or other school event • Share information to families via email listserv or WhatsApp text • Post information on PTA or school social media • Print items from the updates and post on school bulletin boards Every school community has preferred communication channels -- touch base with your school principal, PTA leadership and others
Example: W-L High School PTA Newsletter
Example: Oakridge Elementary PTA Email
Example: Kenmore Hispanic Parents Association WhatsApp Text Message
Ambassador Program Overview Ambassador Feedback • Questions/Concerns/Suggestions from community members • We want to clarify any confusion or misperceptions in the community • Let us know how this program is working and share your ideas Your feedback is important as we seek to help families stay informed and engaged. Thank you!
Recent Initiatives Update: 2019-2028 Capital Improvement Plan Lida Anestidou & Laura Saul Edwards 2018 Arlington School Bond Co-Chairs
Recent Initiatives Status Update on Recent Initiatives Lisa Stengle Executive Director, Planning & Evaluation
Updates on Recent Initiatives 2018-24 Strategic Plan October 2017 through May 2018 The Strategic Plan Steering Committee developed the Superintendent’s proposed Strategic Completed Plan. The committee represented the range of APS stakeholders and used community input to in 2017-18 shape the plan. June 7, 2018 The School Board adopted the Strategic Plan Mission, Vision and Core Values, and Goals and directed the Superintendent to return with performance objectives this fall. October 4, 2018 School Board Adopts Performance Objectives Next Steps Once adopted: Staff will focus on implementing the plan • Communication makes it clear when different tasks are connected to the strategic plan • Follow our progress on www.apsva.us/strategic-plan/ •
Updates on Recent Initiatives Your Voice Matters Survey First Year • APS and Arlington Partnership on Children Youth and Families (APCYF) merged questions from APS Community Satisfaction and Site-Based Surveys and the Assets Survey • Survey of APS students, families and staff to provide the community with a snapshot of school climate, staff engagement, and student and family well-being • A new vendor with comparison data from schools across the U.S. Survey Results • Countywide results will be released later this fall. • Training for APS staff and the APCYF on using the results to: − Identify strengths and areas for improvement that align with strategic plan goals − Begin to plan for next steps to ensure student success and well-being
Updates on Recent Initiatives Education Center • The School Board voted to renovate this facility to provide 500-600 additional high school seats as part of W-L by Sept. 2021. • The Building Level Planning Committee (BLPC) began this month; members will provide input and share information with the community on the design of the facility. New School at Reed • The BLPC process was completed in June and now the design and construction phase will begin so this elementary school is ready to open in September 2021.
Updates on Recent Initiatives Career Center The Career Center Working Group (CCWG) has been a joint School Board-County Board effort • to recommend how APS can use the facility for 800 more high school seats, while providing room for future development. The CCWG will present its recent report to the School Board and the County Board in October. • Program for the school will be defined by PreK-12 Instructional Program Pathways. • Ambassadors will learn more about this at spring meeting. Note, this work will: � Be similar to Aspire 2 Excellence and Math Pathways (secondary level), and will define the variety of entry points to the APS instructional programs found across all schools and grade levels. � Help to ensure that all families and students have access to information about APS schools and programs, and how they align as students move through levels.
Initial Initiatives in 2018-19 School Year APS FY 2020 Budget Leslie Peterson Assistant Superintendent, Finance & Management
Initial 2018-19 Initiatives APS FY 2020 Budget • Budget development process is just beginning and will continue through fall • Enrollment continues to grow, with the official count taking place on Sept. 30 • Currently forecasting a budget gap of approximately $43M − Based on FY 2019 Adopted budget − Includes opening of 5 new schools/programs − Budget estimates will continue to be refined through the fall • Resources available: − Engage with APS! − Budget website: www.apsva.us/budget-finance − Citizen’s Guide to Understanding the Budget
Initial 2018-19 Initiatives Reviewing School Board Policies Julia Burgos Chief of Staff, Office of Superintendent
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