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Committee drafts flexible redistricting procedures, emphasizes direct family communication and public input
Summary
Committee members reviewed a proposed redistricting policy that delegates procedure development to the superintendent or designee, requires public input opportunities and transparent communication to affected families through multiple channels, and allows the board to decide specific grandfathering or transfer rules for each redistricting effort.
The committee discussed a proposed policy to guide future redistricting and school zone transfer decisions. Staff described the draft as a flexible framework: if the board decides to consider redistricting, the superintendent or designee will develop procedures that comply with the Code of Virginia, establish consistent criteria, include a timeline and provide opportunities for public comment; the superintendent will then present the procedures and suggested boundary changes to the board for approval.
Staff emphasized the…
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