Iowa redistricting is currently underway. Redistricting is the process of redrawing electoral districts to equalize population between districts and is required by Iowa law following each decennial Census. If existing school director districts meet the standards in Iowa Code and the 2020 population between districts is still within the required parameters, existing districts can remain in place - though do still need to be recertified by the Iowa Secretary of State.
Redistricting Resources
Iowa's AEAs are partnering with Cornerstone Geospatial Consulting to support districts in the redistricting process. Cornerstone is an Iowa-based GIS mapping company with considerable experience in non-partisan redistricting. Owner Jodi Flory has worked through three redistricting cycles with the Iowa Legislative Services Agency, and has extensive expertise in GIS mapping, particularly in working with school districts in boundary verification, reorganizations, and in performing director redistricting.
Cornerstone has begun preliminary work on AEA director redistricting. Flory is actively scheduling with school districts now to assist them in the redistricting process, and has begun some preliminary plan work with districts already signed up.
Getting Started
Complete the Redistricting Information Form to provide the information needed to get the process started. Flory will follow up with you.
Timeline
- Nov. 15, 2022 - First day that school boards can adopt a resolution redrawing director district boundaries
- May 15, 2023 - Deadline for school boards to complete redistricting
- July 1, 2023 - School director district boundaries become effective
More InformationYou may refer to this Frequently Asked Questions Document or contact Jodi Flory, Cornerstone Geospatial Consulting, (970) 409-9238, jodiflory@gmail.com.
All public and non-public school districts in the Heartland AEA service area are encouraged to send a representative(s) to share their voices, receive updates and network with colleagues around topics related to English Learners and their families. All meetings are from 4 – 5:00 p.m. and will be held virtually. Zoom links will be emailed to participants as the dates approach.
2022-23 Meetings:
- Sept. 26, 2022
- Dec. 5, 2022
- Feb. 27, 2022
- May 15, 2022
Join your local colleagues to learn and share about all things Future Ready!
Third Thursday of the month beginning on Sept. 15, 2022
8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Via Zoom
For past recordings and resources from network meetings, visit our Future Ready Google Site. For more information, contact Angela Dvorak, Professional Learning & Leadership Consultant.
