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Memorandum of Understanding and Student Rights Updates Cintia Johnson Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services Dr. Jeannette Allen Director, Administrative Services April 19, 2018

Overview APS & ACPD MOU • Process & Collaboration • Communication & Feedback • Key Elements Student ”Know Your Rights” • Purpose • Process & Communication • Key Elements 2

MOU: Process & Collaboration • Work began Summer 2017 • Virginia School‐Law Enforcement Partnership Model Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) • Developed by Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) • Collaboration between ACPD & APS • MOU alignment with APS & ACPD policies & practices 3

MOU: Communication & Feedback • Worked with APS School Board members • Shared with various stakeholder groups • Parents • Community • Administrators • Students • Groups provided input and feedback • Ongoing communication with ACPD • Jointly conducted training for School Resource Officers (SRO) & APS Staff 4

MOU: Key Elements • School discipline is the responsibility of school administration and teachers • SRO & APS roles & responsibilities • Safety • Investigation & Questioning • Interactions • Interviews • Investigations • Searches • Administrative • SRO 5

“Know Your Rights”: Purpose • Awareness of rights • Educate and empower Students • Promote active engagement & civic responsibility • Responsive to community needs 6

“Know Your Rights”: Process & Feedback • Resources & references • American Civil Liberties Union • ACPD • Shared with various groups • Parents • ACPD • Administrators • Students • Groups provided feedback 7

“ Know Your Rights”: Key Elements • Law enforcement are trusted members of the community • Promotes respectful interactions with law enforcements • Student‐friendly language for expression of their rights • Guidance on searches 8

APS & ACPD MOU, Student “Know Your Rights” Cintia Johnson, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services Dr. Jeannette E. Allen, Director, Administrative Services April 19, 2018