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ACPS Budget: What Changed Tuesday, and Why It Matters
Tuesday's add/delete session left many in our community frustrated and confused — we were too. All nine members of the School Board signed this explanation of why compensation proposals were withdrawn, what's in the ACPS budget being adopted Thursday, and what it means for staff pay.
Jun 10


ACPS FY27 Budget: Where Things Stand After the May 12 Public Hearing and Work Session
A walkthrough of the FY27 ACPS budget — how the funding gap emerged, what's in the Superintendent's adjusted budget, and how to stay engaged before the June 11 adoption.
May 14


ACPS Budget Transparency: What Collective Bargaining Means for School Funding and Staffing in Alexandria
The Alexandria City School Board remains committed to two core responsibilities: Negotiating in good faith with our employees and being transparent with our community and City partners about the financial impact of those decisions.
Apr 6


03.09.26 Letter from School Board to City Council
The Alexandria City School Board requests that the City Council postpone its scheduled vote on March 10, 2026, regarding the Resolution of Intent to transition ACPS appropriations from lump-sum to classification-based appropriation under Virginia Code § 22.1-94.
Mar 10


2026 Washington Day Birthday Parade
2026 Washington Day Birthday Parade
Feb 16


School Board Spotlight: The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria
School Board Spotlight: The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria
Jan 31


2025 Election of the School Board Vice Chair
On July 10, 2025 the School Board in an 8-0 vote (Board Member Ryan Reyna was absent), elected Christopher (Chris) Harris to his first, one year, term as School Board Vice Chair. Below are the videos of the nomination/vote, Vice Chair Harris's acceptance speech and Chair Rief's statement thanking outgoing Vice Chair Booz. Vice Chair Nomination and Vote Vice Chair Chris Harris's Acceptance Speech Chair Rief's Statement Thanking Outgoing Vice Chair Booz
Jul 15, 2025


We Voted: What the New ACPS Boundaries and Policies Mean for Families
At the June 12 meeting, the Board adopted a new elementary boundary map, a revised middle school assignment plan, and a complete set of companion policies to guide implementation.
Jun 19, 2025


Redistricting Maps All in One Place
Want to see how each middle school option (B, C, and E) would work under the two elementary plans still under consideration? You’re in the right place.
Jun 5, 2025


Final Stretch: What’s Happening in ACPS Redistricting and What Comes Next
May 27, 2025 By: Members of the Strategy and Accountability Committee: Kelly Carmichael Booz (District B), Christopher Harris (District...
May 27, 2025


Redistricting Update: What We’ve Heard, What’s Changing, and What Comes Next
May 7, 2025 By: Members of the Strategy and Accountability Committee: Kelly Carmichael Booz (District B), Christopher Harris (District...
May 7, 2025


Navigating ACPS Redistricting: Where We've Been, Where We Are, and Where We're Going
By: Kelly Carmichael Booz (District B), Christopher Harris (District C), and Ryan Reyna (District A) As the three School Board members...
Mar 16, 2025
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