The Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) held a Special School Board Meeting on May 8, 2025, to discuss various topics, including membership decisions, financial reports, and upcoming bonuses for staff.

The meeting began with a summary of a previous discussion regarding the Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) membership. The board decided to maintain its full membership in the VSBA while allowing individual board members the option to join the School Board Members Association (SBMA). Additionally, the board agreed to discontinue the $500 allocation for attorney fees related to VSBA.

Next, the board reviewed the April financial reports presented by Miss Licottage. She highlighted that the district is in the process of closing out the fiscal year, monitoring revenues and expenditures. Notably, there were overages in professional services due to contracted direct services for students, which are pending Medicaid reimbursement. Despite these overages, the district remains in good standing overall, with savings from vacant positions offsetting some costs.

A significant development discussed was the new funding line for bonus payments, recently approved by the governor. This funding will provide $427,457 to the district for a $1,000 bonus per full-time equivalent (FTE) employee. The board plans to bring a supplemental appropriation request next month to allocate these funds, with the intent to issue bonuses in June.

The meeting also touched on operational revenue, with Miss Licottage reporting that the district has received approximately $5.05 million of its budgeted $72 million. The remaining funds are primarily from local appropriations.

In conclusion, the meeting addressed key financial decisions and upcoming staff bonuses, reflecting the board's commitment to supporting its employees while managing budgetary constraints. The board plans to reconvene next month to finalize the bonus allocations and continue discussions on financial matters.