The Alexandria City Council and School Board have several big-picture items up for discussion early next month.
On Monday, August 4, the Joint City Council/School Board Subcommittee will discuss a proposal to put Alexandria City High School kids on DASH buses starting in fall 2026, collective bargaining with ACPS staff, and the school system’s Long-Range Educational Facilities Plan.
The meeting was supposed to be held in June, but was canceled due to an HVAC issue.
City staff are recommending a phased transition to replace school buses for Alexandria City High School students with DASH buses. The recommendation is for a three-phase approach that would kick off in the fall of the 2026-2027 school year.
Alexandria City Public Schools also wants a formalized collective bargaining agreement sent to the city manager by the end of the year. School Board Chair Michelle Rief previously stated that negotiations should wrap up with a formalized agreement in December, just in time for submission to the city in January 2026.
The meeting can be watched on Zoom and will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. in the School Board meeting room at 1340 Braddock Place.
