Education, Board of
Purpose
The Board of Education shall prescribe standards and regulations for public education provided by local school divisions.
Term
Four years; no more than two full successive terms
Composition
The Board of Education shall consist of nine members appointed by the Governor, at least two of whom shall represent business and industry in the private sector in the Commonwealth and of the nine members at least five shall reside in different superintendent's regions in the Commonwealth. Every appointment to the Board shall be for a term of four years, except that appointments to fill vacancies other than by expiration of term shall be for the unexpired terms. All appointments, including those to fill vacancies, shall be subject to confirmation by the General Assembly, and any appointment made during the recess of the General Assembly shall expire at the end of 30 days after the commencement of the next session of the General Assembly. No member of the Board shall be appointed to more than two consecutive four-year terms.
Vacant Seats
No seats are available at this time. If you are interested in joining this board in the future, please submit an application here.
Current Board Members
William D. Hansen
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2026William Robinson
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2026Dr. Amber M. Northern
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2027Mashea Ashton
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2027Debbie Kilgore
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2027Beth Rhinehart
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2028Ida McPherson
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2028Kimberly Bridges
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2029