I’ve heard recent comments that folks are concerned about the growth of ACPS central office, so I decided to dig in more to see where the budget growth has come in the last five years. What I found may surprise. Take a look at my new blog: www.acpsschoolboard.com/post/topic-d...

Two FF signs on Braddock already 🤦‍♂️

Dancing Moka Pots is unbeatable #openingceremony

ACPS board member Ryan Reyna asked the district tonight to consider adding snow days to future calendars, citing the challenges families faced with virtual learning during the recent storm. "Our teachers teach best and our students learn best when they're physically together in a classroom."

Question for my ALX skeeters (both parents and non parents): if I tried to organize a shovel crew to help get our buses out of the ice this weekend so that we can be in person next week, would anyone show? Mattocks and shovels welcome

ICYMI: Students led the conversation at a town hall at Alexandria City High School earlier this month, joined by School Board Member Abdulahi Abdalla and Council Member Canek Aguirre. Grateful for student voice and engagement. www.acpsschoolboard.com/post/01-09-2...

Michelle Kang with #Spirit announcement on Spirit YouTube page at 6p. Wish it was an announcement to build a massive training facility in ALX, but I’ll settle for locking up Rodman for the next 4 years. www.youtube.com/user/Washing...

Last week’s School Board work session focused on how Virginia funds public schools. Ahead of tomorrow’s FY27 Combined Funds Budget presentation, we’re sharing a breakdown of what that system means for Alexandria families. www.acpsschoolboard.com/post/why-vir...

I’m excited to endorse @kirkmcpike.bsky.social. He’s been a great colleague and I know he will work tirelessly to bring forward ideas that benefit Alexandria and the Commonwealth as a whole.

I was proud to launch my campaign on Wednesday with the endorsement of our Congressman, Don Beyer. Today I'm proud to announce even more endorsements from local elected officials and leaders in the House of Delegates!

ACPS School Board launches new website to improve transparency

Is being a top 10% traveler from DCA on American in 2025 a win or a loss?

I couldn’t agree with this more. Thank you for saying this @ryanbelmore.bsky.social. It’s a large part of why I ran. Not everyone has the time or interest in serving that way. EVERYONE can serve in some way. Just show up.

New state data. Lots of opinions. One question nobody's asking: What can I do?

What’s a “wild goose case”? Wrong answers only @beckyhammer.bsky.social @oconnell.bsky.social

For all you school calendar heads out there, the next 3 proposed calendars just dropped. Send all your missives to [email protected]. And remember to thank the educators, parents, and students that developed these proposals. go.boarddocs.com/va/acps/Boar...

Did anyone win the early access to purchase World Cup tickets?

Del Ray vs Rosemont (or a rough approximation of it). The battle for the home of pickleball fandom continues. @oconnell.bsky.social

Happy 30th birthday AOTA 🎉🎉🎉 And congrats to Pat Miller for her dedication to Del Ray.

Alexandria schools seek public input on 2027 budget www.alxnow.com/2025/08/25/a...

@rathjen.us with the Spirit DC love letter video cameo

It was quite a journey over the last many, many months. Here is our wrap-up blog on the Board vote regarding redistricting. Thanks to my board partners on this major undertaking: @ryanreyna.bsky.social & Chris Harris. www.kellycarmichaelbooz.com/post/we-vote...

And we closed the door on this chapter of redistricting. Tonight we voted to put triangle 3 and middle school option E. You can see what that means using this slider combination. 🧵 SLIDER MAP: cdn.knightlab.com/libs/juxtapo...

Here we go

As promised, our latest update on redistricting in case you weren't able to watch our May 29 board meeting, which adjourned at 12:30 am. Here's what's next: June 5: Public Hearing June 11: Steering Committee June 12: School Board Vote www.kellycarmichaelbooz.com/post/redistr...

For those that missed our 6-hour meeting last night, we ended up moving forward two ES maps: Triangle 2 and Triangle 3. We also moved forward three MS maps: Option B (keep 24-25 feeder pattern lines), Option C (split at Quaker), Option E (option B plus MS lines for the K-8s to balance utilization)

I’ll work on another blog update soon. In the meantime, for those who could not watch the full board meeting on redistricting recommendations, here’s where we landed: Triangle 2 and 3 maps are still on the table. Circle was eliminated. 🧵 ⬇️ go.boarddocs.com/va/acps/Boar...

Our latest update on redistricting. www.kellycarmichaelbooz.com/post/final-s...

I’m hosting another open house tomorrow afternoon to answer your questions about ACPS related things…redistricting, budget, and maybe even student journalism (if you’re nice). 100-230 at Gustave’s. See you there.

Letter to the Editor: Redistricting - What we’ve heard, what’s changing, and what comes next www.alxnow.com/2025/05/08/l...

Nowhere near @sarahbagley.bsky.social level, but happy I was able to bike to tonight’s School Board meeting. It’s great to be able to support the environment and schools at the same time.

Anyone know a person or place that fixes electric lawnmowers?

For those that want an early view into the redistricting process, Board Members Carmichael Booz, Harris, and I penned a little blog. www.kellycarmichaelbooz.com/post/navigat...

Is this a @oconnell.bsky.social pickleball subskeet?

Want to know what’s going on with redistricting or the ACPS budget? Have an opinion about how many texts you’ve received about snow days? Enjoy chatting about MS capacity? Join me for a community chat tomorrow at Tatte from 2-330. Coffee is on me.

Great open minds conversation with Council. Looking forward to more partnership

The greatest team in the NBA this season is whoever is playing the Wizards. Right @josephfray.bsky.social ?

Do you have opinion about the number of kids in schools in Alexandria? Do you care about walk zones? Do you enjoy looking at maps? If you answered yes to any of those, apply for the ACPS redistricting advisory committee: www.acps.k12.va.us/about-us/exp.... Application closes tomorrow night.

Have we settled on slang for the motorcade yet? JDelay?

It’s an honor to stand alongside fellow candidates committed to moving Alexandria forward! Let’s build a city where everyone can thrive—vote for our Democratic team! Polls are open until 7pm. Find your polling place: vote.elections.virgi.... #Vote

All your solar are belong to us

Early voting has started! Eliana wants YOU to vote for her mommy for mayor! 🗳️ Let's make a difference together. Learn more about voting here: www.alexandriava.gov... #Vote

Re-upping this one. Also I’m bringing ice cream sandwiches so …

And for folks in District B, there’s also a meet and greet at 4p in Fort Ward park: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

School Board District A candidates (myself included) are hosting another meet and greet this Saturday at 4p at Simpson park (by the playground). Come talk about how we make our schools great for everyone (and also maybe how we get an ACHS pickleball team). RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1FGp...

Really interesting new framework (Connective Tissue by Sam Pressler) out for reimagining the role of policy in creating connections in communities. Worth a read for our civic leaders. Here’s the chapter on community institutions: shorturl.at/M7KEi

Question for the skymind. Say you are in an airport lounge and you stumble into the lead singer of a band you greatly admire, do you a) give a silent head nod, b) loudly proclaim your fandom, c) do nothing bc the person’s just trying to blend into the corporate masses, d) other?

Happy first day of school to all ACPS families (or 4th week to Tucker Tigers). School Board Chair Rief, Member Beaty, and I are hosting a meet and great this Saturday at Windmill Hill Park (9a). We would love to hear your thoughts. RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Have we talked about how weird it is that a certain independent candidate for council has his face on his yard signs?