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Hello, Springfield District,
I am following up on the proposed boundary changes following our two public hearings, and after hearing some concerns about comments I made during both the recent regular meeting and work session.
In those meetings, I noted that there was no clear path forward to relieve overcrowding at West Springfield High School, and I referenced the likelihood that the West Springfield boundaries would be reviewed again during the next five-year holistic boundary review. I apologize for any confusion or concern these remarks may have caused.
To be clear, I am not advocating for any additional changes to the West Springfield High School boundaries during the five years between boundary reviews, beyond those already outlined by the Superintendent involving Rolling Valley Elementary School and Keene Mill Elementary School. My intent was simply to ensure transparency with the community. Because West Springfield High School remains significantly over capacity, it will remain on the follow-on list, and I wanted families to be aware of that reality so there are no surprises in the future.
To ensure that everyone has an opportunity to share questions, comments, or concerns directly with School Board members, I will be holding a West Springfield High School Pyramid Proposed Boundary Changes meeting with Franconia District School Board Member Marcia St. John-Cunning and At-Large Member Kyle McDaniel in the Irving Middle School cafeteria on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 7 p.m. Please register in advance and submit questions or topics you wish us to address. Note that there is another event taking place at Irving that evening, so parking may be a challenge.
Additionally, the School Board will hold another public hearing on proposed boundary changes next Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 6:15 p.m. at Luther Jackson Middle School. This hearing will take place before the Board’s vote at the regular meeting that evening. Find more information below.
In the meantime, I encourage you to share your feedback on the Superintendent’s amended proposed boundaries with me.
I will be in touch soon,
Sandy
📍 Superintendent’s Proposed Boundary Changes
At the January 8 regular meeting, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid presented the School Board with her proposed boundary changes. The following documents were shared.
You may explore and visualize how the superintendent’s recommendation affects boundaries by using our Boundary Explorer Tool.
After feedback from the community, including testimony shared during the January 10 and 13 public hearings, the superintendent is amending her initial recommendation, as discussed during Tuesday’s work session and public hearing. Dr. Reid’s updated recommendation for proposed changes, including an amended presentation and executive summary, may be viewed on Boarddocs and the FCPS website.
Final Public Hearing on January 22
The School Board has scheduled an additional public hearing on the Superintendent’s proposed boundary changes on January 22, 2026, at 6:15 p.m. at Luther Jackson Middle School. To sign up to testify, or for any questions, please contact the office of the Clerk of the Board at (571) 423-1075. You may also sign up online. Only live testimony via in-person or Zoom is permitted. Sign-up closes at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. For additional details, please see the School Board’s website. The School Board Office will notify speakers (via email) the morning of January 21, 2026.
After the public hearing, the Board is scheduled to vote on the proposed boundary changes that same evening during their regular meeting. Visit the Community Participation webpage to sign up to speak at the meeting. Visit BoardDocs for more meeting logistics, agendas, and handouts.
The public hearing and regular meeting will be broadcast live on Channel 99 (Verizon channel 11) and the FCPS website. Both will be recorded for future viewing and posted to the FCPS School Board YouTube channel.
For Spanish speakers, to watch recorded School Board meetings or live during regular meetings, visit the FCPS en Español YouTube channel.
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