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Council presses staff on middle‑school capacity; managers say redistricting and reprioritization determine timing

Alexandria City Council · February 26, 2025
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Council members raised concerns about middle‑school capacity and the timing of potential school construction; staff said the FY26–35 CIP aligns with council guidance and that major school construction may require redistricting, reprioritization or new local revenue tools to occur earlier than the out years.

Council members pressed staff on middle‑school capacity and how the school board's request aligns with the manager's proposed CIP. "Schools represent about 14% of our investments over the 10 years," Arthur Wicks said, noting the proposed CIP aligns with previously approved school funding targets but that the school board requested more overall funding than the…

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