School Board Redistricting Proposal Affects 1 Alexandria Precinct

ALEXANDRIA, VA — A redistricting process is happening for Alexandria's three School Board districts based on 2020 Census population data.

Alexandria has a nine-member School Board that sets policies for Alexandria City Public Schools, including its budget. Three members each are elected from Districts A, B and C and serve three-year terms.

By law, the city must review and consider redrawing the School Board districts based on 2020 Census results. School board districts have to be "substantially equal in population, compact and contiguous, with clearly observable boundaries; and must not be drawn to discriminate on race," according to a city news release.

According to 2020 Census data, School Board District A has 56,160 voters, while School Board District B has 49,507 voters. The city proposes moving the AlexRenew precinct at 1800 Limerick Street from District A to District B to balance the district populations.

The School Board redistricting proposal will be presented to City Council on March 8 and scheduled for public hearing on March 12 or a later date. Residents can provide comments by Feb. 24.

Redistricting was already done on a state level for congressional and state legislative districts with changes taking effect in the next election cycles. On Saturday, City Council will consider adjusting boundaries of four precincts due to redrawn House of Delegates districts. By Virginia law, precincts must be in a single congressional district, State Senate district, and House of Delegates district. The proposal affects the boundaries of Naomi L. Brooks, Blessed Sacrament Church, Chinquapin Center and G.W. Masonic Temple.

When the new state legislative districts take effect with the 2023 election, Alexandria will have one senate district rather than the three existing districts. There will be three House of Delegates districts rather than the existing two districts.