ACPS School Board

If you’re following ACPS school board reform, this is the key takeaway:

👉 When all seats turn over at once, progress resets.

That affects:

* Literacy and math initiatives
* English learner support
* Superintendent stability

There’s a better way to structure elections so experience stays on the board over time.

Here’s a deep dive into election reform.👇

https://www.acpsschoolboard.com/post/acps-school-board-election-reform

Collective bargaining is shaping the ACPS budget in real ways.

This explainer breaks down what’s at stake—funding, staffing, and the commitments we’ve made to support students and educators.

👉 https://www.acpsschoolboard.com/post/collective-bargaining-information-sharing-and-budget-transparency

Tonight the School Board accepted the resignation and retirement of Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt. Please read the statement from Chair Rief on behalf of the Board.

ACPS board asks City Council to postpone resolution vote on new school funding measure | ALXnow The Alexandria City School Board is asking City Council to postpone voting on a resolution this week that would change how the city appropriates funding to the school system. Mayor Alyia Gaskins introduced the proposal at City Council's joint work session with the School Board on March 4. The new sy...

Our board members have been writing! Here are two new blogs worth reading on the budget.

1st, Michelle Rief and Scioscia write part 3 of our FY27 budget series, focused on the operating budget. https://www.acpsschoolboard.com/post/funding-our-future-fy27-budget-part-3

2nd, Ryan Reyna does a deep dive into budget growth over the past 5 years, addressing a number of common questions we are receiving from the community. https://www.acpsschoolboard.com/post/topic-deep-dive-where-your-school-dollars-are-actually-going

Dear Alexandria City Public Schools Families, Staff and Community Members,

Due to a power outage at the Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) Central Office, the School Board meeting scheduled for this evening, Thursday, March 5, 2026, has been cancelled.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Agenda items scheduled for this evening will be added to the agenda of a future School Board meeting.

Thank you for your continued engagement with Alexandria City Public Schools.

Sincerely,
Dr. Michelle Rief

Alexandria City School Board Chair

Last week’s School Board work session focused on how Virginia funds public schools. Ahead of tomorrow’s FY27 Combined Funds Budget presentation, we’re sharing a breakdown of what that system means for Alexandria families.

Virginia’s funding formula shapes class sizes, staffing, and student supports—but it does not work the same way for Alexandria as it does for most school divisions.

If you’ve ever wondered why local budget decisions feel so constrained, this is the “why.”

Why Virginia’s School Funding Formula Matters for Alexandria Virginia’s school funding formula plays a major role in class sizes, staffing, and student supports in Alexandria City Public Schools. This explainer breaks down how the Standards of Quality (SOQ) and Local Composite Index work, what the state’s own research found, and why Alexandria funds a sig...

We’ve launched a new website for the Alexandria City Public Schools School Board.

It’s designed to make Board work easier to follow, with clear updates, background, and links to source materials.
🔗 acpsschoolboard.com

Most people can’t attend every meeting or read every Board brief. We get it. The new School Board website shares context around what we’re working on, why it matters, and where things are headed.

We’ll use this Facebook account to share and amplify updates published on the ACPS School Board website.

Think highlights, reminders, and links back to the full context. Our goal is to share information that is clear, factual, timely, and respectful.

When topics are complex, we focus on explaining the process and outcomes, and linking to original materials.

This account reflects the work of the School Board as a governing body. It’s focused on process, decisions, and transparency—not individual opinions or campaigns.

Want to learn more about why we created this website? This post explains why the site was created, what you’ll find here, and how we’re working to make Board work more visible and easier to follow. https://www.acpsschoolboard.com/post/welcome-to-the-new-acps-school-board-website-1

Welcome to the New ACPS School Board Website The Alexandria City Public Schools School Board launches a new website designed to make Board work, decisions, and priorities more transparent, accessible, and easier for the community to follow.