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School board adopts elementary redistricting plan; proposal to allow fifth‑grade exemptions fails
Summary
Stafford County School Board on May 20 approved the “lime” elementary redistricting map to open two new elementary schools and rebalance enrollment. A separate motion to allow fifth‑grade students to remain at their current schools with parent transportation failed 4–3.
Stafford County Public Schools on May 20 approved a redistricting plan called “lime” to reassign students as two new elementary schools come online and to reduce crowding at several existing schools. The board approved the map unanimously after a prolonged presentation of three options and public comment.
The decision formalizes a boundary plan staff and consultants said keeps most schools below 100% utilization when new buildings open, while targeting crowding relief in high‑growth areas. “This gives you an idea of how many students are being reassigned,” redistricting presenter Mister White said while walking the board through enrollment and reassignment charts.
Board members and staff emphasized the plan’s capacity projections and transportation review. Staff presented utilization projections for the new schools (ES 18 and ES 19) under each scenario; ES 18 was shown as opening…
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