School Board Policy Revisions

At the Alexandria City School Board meeting on September 24, 2026, the School Board amended three policies. The superintendent amended four regulations. The following is a summary of the key changes. Details are available on BoardDocs.

CLA - Reporting Acts of Violence and Substance Abuse

Requested revision.

Added required annual training for principals.

 

EBAA - Reporting of Hazards (also GBDA)

EBAA-R - Hazard Reporting Regulations (also GBDA-R)

Five-year review.

Standard changes.

Struck language where the policy pulled from the regulation.

Reduced locations where plans are maintained.

Expanded contractor notifications to include asbestos, lead, and/or mold.

 

EC - Buildings and Grounds Management and Maintenance

EC-R - Indoor Air and Water Quality

Five-year review.

Standard changes.

Struck requirement to use an external consultant.

Added a specific timeframe for water quality reviews.

Reduced specificity around the role and title of the asbestos abatement designee.

 

FA-R - ACPS Energy Conservation and Building Management Regulations

Revision requested.

Standard changes.

Clarified where kitchen appliances are allowed.

Added a kitchen appliance approval process.

Removed redundant information.

 

LBD - Home Instruction

Five-year review.

Standard changes.

Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) model policy alignment.

Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) has over 400 policies and regulations which are systematically revised prior to being presented to the School Board for information. The revision process includes alignment with the associated VSBA model policy, alignment with the Code of Virginia, an equity review, a legal review, revisions by a team of staff members, a senior leadership team review, and a School Board Policy Committee review. Public input on proposed revisions is taken at School Board Policy Committee meetings and regular School Board meetings.