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The Alexandria City School Board elected Christopher Harris as chair of the School Board for the 2026-27 school year and Alexander Crider Scioscia was elected as vice chair at the School Board’s Annual Organizational meeting. Each leadership term is for one year.
“Serving as Chair of the Alexandria City School Board is an incredible honor and a responsibility I deeply value,” said School Board Chair Christopher Harris. “As a lifelong Alexandrian and proud Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) graduate, this is more than an opportunity to lead, it is an opportunity to give back to the school system and the city that invested in me. I know firsthand the power of ACPS to shape lives, open doors, and prepare students for their futures. This is a pivotal time for our school division, and I look forward to working alongside my fellow Board members, our superintendent, educators, students, and families to bring the ACPS 2030 Strategic Plan to life. That means strengthening trust, supporting our outstanding educators, fostering safe and inclusive learning environments, improving academic outcomes, and ensuring every student graduates prepared to thrive in college, career, and our community.”
“Our community is placing tremendous trust in this Board during the upcoming superintendent transition. I am committed to a thoughtful, transparent, and collaborative process to identify a leader who will build on our progress, listen to our community, support our schools, and keep students at the center of every decision,” Harris emphasized regarding the importance of the Board’s work to select the next ACPS superintendent.
Harris, a lifelong resident of Alexandria, is serving his second term on the Alexandria City School Board, representing District C. Professionally, Harris is a board certified safety professional with expertise in infrastructure safety and sustainable urban development.
His commitment to community service is demonstrated through his leadership roles, including four years as president of the Alexandria branch of the NAACP, chairing the Political Action Committee and serving two terms on the Alexandria Human Rights Commission, with one year as vice chair. Harris has also dedicated himself for seven years as a varsity football coach and substitute teacher at Alexandria City High School (formerly known as T.C. Williams High School).
Academically, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and Economics from Norfolk State University and National Louis University, respectively. Growing up in Old Town Alexandria, Harris attended Jefferson-Houston, William Ramsay, George Washington and ACHS.
He attributes his successful engineering career and business ventures in Alexandria to the solid educational foundation provided by ACPS. As a parent, he has seen his three children graduate from ACPS and pursue higher education.
Harris is dedicated to ensuring all children have access to opportunities that empower them to determine their own futures and is committed to advocating for the needs and rights of all students.
In his personal life, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Angela, and their dog, Trey. His interests include studying Stoic philosophy, reading, and traveling. He is also an active member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated.
School Board Vice Chair Alexander Crider Scioscia
"I want to thank the Board for the trust in me to become vice chair. I promise that, as I always have, I will continue to give my all, keep my mind open, and always learn and grow," said School Board Vice Chair Alexander Crider Scioscia.
"My own ACPS journey—from George Mason Elementary School, to George Washington Middle School, to Alexandria City High School—gave me the foundation to explore my interests, pursue higher education, and begin a career in public service. A career built on giving back to the school system, people and community that made me who I am today. I carry that experience with me in this role, along with a deep commitment to ensuring our schools remain places where students are challenged, supported, and prepared for what comes next. I look forward to working with Chair Harris and my Board colleagues to strengthen transparency, continue to increase trust with our families, teachers and staff, and improve how this Board operates all to ensure every student has access to the opportunities and support they need to grow and thrive.”
Scioscia is the non-partisan assistant clerk for the United States Senate Budget Committee. He previously served on the Alexandria City School Board Budget Advisory Committee (BAC).
Scioscia grew up in Alexandria and attended George Mason Elementary School, George Washington Middle School and graduated in 2017 from Alexandria City High School (previously T.C. Williams High School). It was his experiences within ACPS that helped him explore his passions, go on to college, and begin his career. He now wants to give back to the community that gave him a world-class education. As a School Board member, he has and will continue to work to ensure future generations of students succeed, the School Board operates efficiently and transparently, and all staff feel supported and get the resources they need.
Scioscia received his Bachelor of Arts from Lewis and Clark College with a double major in political science and German.
In his free time, he uses the skills he learned in his automotive technology class at ACHS to work on his vintage car, and he also likes to keep physically active and nurture his Bonsai.
Organizational Meeting Actions
During the July 9 Organizational School Board Meeting, the Alexandria City School Board met to elect its chair and vice chair for the 2026–27 school year and consider several annual organizational and governance items. The Board reviewed consent calendar items including the delegation of authority for financial functions, appointment of the senior clerk and clerk of the Board, the 2026–27 School Board Meeting Calendar, the Fiscal Year (FY) 2028 Budget Development Calendar, advisory committee appointments, 2026 legislative session policy updates, appointments to the Joint City Council and School Board Ad Hoc Committee on School Board Election Reform, personnel actions, and acceptance of a community donation to reduce school meal debt.
