Board of Directors Redistricting
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Every 10 years, following the U.S. Census, Lakewood School District is required to redraw the boundaries of its Board of Directors' districts to reflect population shifts. Please note: Redistricting of school board director boundaries does NOT affect student school attendance boundaries.
Redistricting Information
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What is redistricting?
Redistricting is the process of changing boundaries of voting districts so that all districts have the same number of people. This is how we make sure that everyone has equal representation in government. -
Why redistrict?
As states and communities grow and change, peoples’ representation in government begins to get out of balance. Redistricting brings everything back into balance to make sure that every member of the community is represented fairly. -
Criteria for Changes
State law requires that the plan for redrawn Board Director boundaries be consistent with the following criteria:
- Each internal director, council, or commissioner district shall be as nearly equal in population.
- Each district shall be as compact as possible.
- Each district shall consist of geographically contiguous area.
- Population data may not be used for purposes of favoring or disfavoring any racial group or political party.
- To the extent feasible, the district boundaries shall coincide with existing recognized natural boundaries.
- To the extent possible, the district boundaries shall preserve existing communities of related and mutual interest.
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Redistricting Timeline
- September 2021: 2020 US Census Data released
- January-February 2022: FLO Analytics analyzes data and creates LWSD Springboard Maps
- February 9, 2022: LWSD Board of Directors Workshop to consider Springboard Maps
- February 24, 2022: Public Comment on Draft Maps opens
- March 2, 2022: Board Meeting with public comment on Draft Maps
- March 5, 2022: Public Comment on Draft Maps closes
- March 7, 2022: School Board publishes final map recommendation
- March 16, 2022: School Board adopts final map
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Census Data
Overview of Redistricting Process
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Lakewood School District
17110 16th Drive NE
Marysville, WA 98271
(360) 652-4500
