Read more about the election of the new Chair, Christopher Harris and the new Vice Chair, Alexander Crider Scioscia. As well as listen to their acceptance speeches laying out their vision for the next school year.

You may have heard that Alexandria City Public Schools has designated April 21 as a non-school day for students. I want to take a few minutes to explain that decision directly — what went into it, why this particular election is different from others we have navigated before, and why the School Board believes this is the right call even as we remain deeply committed to keeping students in classrooms.

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

On July 10, 2025 the School Board in an 8-0 vote (Board Member Ryan Reyna was absent), elected Michelle Rief to her third, one year, term as School Board Chair. Below are the videos of the nomination/vote and Chair Rief's acceptance speech. Nomination and Vote for School Board Chair School Board Chair Michelle Rief's Acceptance Speech

By: Kelly Carmichael Booz and Dr. Ashley Simpson-Baird Every Spring and Fall Americans collectively grumble when daylight savings...