Fairfax County Public Schools will now review school boundaries every five years under a policy approved at a recent school board meeting. The policy, which has garnered opposition from some community members, does not directly change school boundaries in the division, but sets the stage for the school board to do so.
The boundary policy conversation has been happening for years. Board members have said they wanted to see how boundary reviews could help tackle issues such as overcrowding and transportation — as well as look for ways to ensure equitable access to opportunities across the district.
“These revisions address long standing community concerns about our schools, including the use of temporary classrooms, overcrowding, facility renovation timelines, and transportation, to name a few,” Fairfax school board Chair Karl Frisch (Providence District) said in a statement. “This long overdue policy update will help ensure every student has access to our world-class instructional programs so they can achieve their full, unique, and limitless potential.”
Here’s what to know about the changes that were made.
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