School Board Redistricting

Every 10 years, following the U.S. Census, Franklin Pierce Schools is required to redraw the boundaries of its Board of Directors' districts. Please note-Redistricting of school board director boundaries does NOT affect student school attendance boundaries.

Redistricting Information

Why do we do it?

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 Franklin Pierce community is represented fairly.

For additional information on redistricting, please visit: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/5854/2021---2022-Redistricting

2010 to 2020 Population Change Table

2010 to 2020 Population Change Map

Boundary Change Criteria

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.

Redistricting Timeline

September 2021: 2020 US Census Data released
September-October 2021: FLO Analytics analyzes data and creates FPS Springboard Maps
October 26, 2021: FPS Board of Directors Workshop consider springboards and consider Draft Maps 1 and 2
November 9, 2021: Board Meeting with public comment on Draft Maps 1 and 2
November 14, 2021: Public Comment on Draft Maps 1 and 2 closes
November 14-December 7, 2021: School Board reviews Maps 1 and 2 and publishes final map recommendation
December 14, 2021: School Board adopts final map

Current District Boundaries

2020 Census Data

Questions?

Public Information Office

315 129th St. South

Tacoma, WA 98444

info@fpschools.org

(253) 298-3087

We want your feedback!

In partnership with FLO Analytics, the FPS Board of Directors has recommended a new proposed map for final adoption at the Tuesday, December 14 Board Meeting. Public feedback will be considered prior to the adoption of a final district boundary map.

Provide feedback on the final map

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