Superintendents from Caroline, Fredericksburg, King George, Spotsylvania and Stafford participated in a forum Wednesday afternoon at the Fredericksburg Country Club.
The school board plans to make an interim appointment during a Sept. 22 special meeting.
A forum for local candidates will be held Sept. 29, while a state forum will take place Oct. 13.
The new schools will open in August 2026.
Boyd, who has served as Ward 3 rep since 2016, is no longer living in the city.
Three candidates are vying to replace Nicole Cole, who is running for the 66th District House of Delegates seat.
Incumbent Joshua Cole (D) is being challenged by Sean Steinway (R).
Early voting begins Sept. 19. Election Day is Nov. 4.
Fredericksburg City School Board hears about problems that have led to major transportation problems at the start of the school year–including a new routing program, shortage of drivers and buses and new personnel in key positions.
The Fredericksburg School Board heard from parents Wednesday night about their struggles and frustrations with transportation at the start of school year.
School board member Lorita Daniels requested the policy regulating the memorial park be revisited.
The division’s newest high school will welcome students in the fall of 2026.
Four board of supervisors races and four school board seats are on the ballot in Stafford this election cycle.
Wednesday’s meeting will include a period for public comment.
More than 65 UMW Rugby players spent five hours volunteering at the Rappahannock Education Farm, lending muscle to fight food insecurity through hands-on service.
Supervisors pushed for renovations to Bowling Green Elementary School, then declined school board’s invitation for a joint meeting to discuss the project.
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
The school board recognized Christine Culberson of Battlefield Middle School and Edie Brooks of Post Oak Middle for their achievements during a meeting Monday night.
Spotsylvania Vice Chair Belen Rodas thanked staff for joining the division, and Superintendent Clint Mitchell plans to visit every school by Friday.
Three board of supervisors races and three school board seats are on the ballot in Spotsylvania this election cycle.
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