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Saint Mary's County begins public redistricting process to address shifting enrollment and overcrowding

Joint meeting of the Commissioners of Saint Mary's County and the Saint Mary's County Board of Education · October 29, 2025
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Summary

School officials presented a contracted redistricting and facility‑utilization study by Cannon Design, outlined extensive public outreach and community forum dates in November, and said proposed boundary plans will be presented Jan–Mar before the Board of Education's public hearings and final decision.

School officials described a countywide redistricting and facility‑utilization review at a joint meeting of county commissioners and the Board of Education on Oct. 28.

"We did engage with Cannon Design to look at redistricting comprehensively across the school system," Kim Howe, director of capital planning, told the joint session, saying the objective is to optimize the use of facilities while delivering instructional programs efficiently and relieving…

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