Due to the resignation of School Board Member Dr. Brittany Walker, the School Board of the City of Chesapeake, made up of nine at-large members, will have a vacant seat beginning May 3, 2025. The term of the seat vacated by Dr. Walker expires on December 31, 2026.
Virginia State Code § 24.2-228(A)
According to State Code, because the vacancy is for the remaining 20 months of a four year term and will thus extend beyond the next general election, the Board is permitted to select a candidate to serve as an interim for the first eight months of the term, through December 2025, and petition the circuit court for a writ of special election to coincide with the next general election (November 2025). The Circuit Court then enters an order allowing the public to elect a candidate to fill the remaining one year of the term, through December 2026.
Apply: Interim Board Seat
Persons interested in filling the interim seat (through December 2025) should submit the following items to Dr. Angie Smith, Clerk of the Board, no later than 4:00 p.m. on April 30, 2025.
Letter of Interest (maximum of one page)
Resume (maximum of one page)
In addition, all applicants must satisfy the following requirements:
Must be a current resident of the City of Chesapeake
Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
Must not be currently employed by Chesapeake Public Schools (full or part time)
Items may be submitted electronically via email to angie.smith@cpschools.com. Hard copies may be hand delivered or mailed to the Office of the Clerk, located in the School Administration Building, 1421 Kristina Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320.
Please note, all items must be received in the Office of the Clerk by the actual deadline (postmark does not govern).
Important Notices
All letters of interest and resumes submitted are subject to requirements of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
The School Board of the City of Chesapeake is an equal opportunity employer. No person shall be denied employment upon the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, non-disqualifying disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.