Policy Committee
ACOE Policy Committee
The ACOE Policy Committee is a 15-member advisory group of leaders from each ACOE department that meets monthly, and more often as needed.
The Committee has developed a three-tiered approach to vetting policy proposals that come to ACOE's attention to recommend a policy position for Cabinet and the Superintendent to consider.
We apply the criteria detailed below, as well as topic-specific expertise, to make our recommendation to ACOE leaders.
Vetting Criteria & Policy Goals
Promote policy positions aligned with our mission.
Increase staff engagement in policy decisions and initiatives.
Support policy information-sharing across departments.
Ensure thorough operational understanding of policies.
Alignment with the ACOE 2023 legislative platform.
Alignment with ACOE mission, vision, principles, values, and goals.
Establishment of strong ACOE leadership in the area.
Analysis of organizational ACOE capacity.
Timeliness and overall opportunity of the proposal.
Relevance and immediate salience of the issue.
Potential partners (who else is taking a position) and constituent feedback.
Public relations, optics, and the core message the position conveys.
Measurable impact ACOE can have on the target policy.
Impact the policy can have on staff, students, institutions, funding, and equity.
Feasibility and timeline required to implement.
If you have a policy that you would like the Policy Committee to vet, please submit your proposal: