School Board
Meetings
- 2nd Tuesday of each month
- School Board Meeting Room
200 Berkley Street
Ashland, VA 23005
Members
The Board of Supervisors appoints 7 members on a staggered cycle by district over a 4-year period with appointments accepted through nomination at a public hearing, then a vote at a subsequent meeting.Ashland Magisterial District: Ms. Ola J. Hawkins, term ends 6/30/24
Beaverdam Magisterial District: Mr. John F. Axselle, III, term ends 6/30/23
Chickahominy Magisterial District: Mr. Robert L. Hundley, Jr., term ends 6/30/24
Cold Harbor Magisterial District: Mr. Steve Ikenberry, term ends 6/30/25
Henry Magisterial District: Mr. George Sutton, term ends 6/30/23
Mechanicsville Magisterial District: Mr. Sterling Daniel, term ends 6/30/22
South Anna Magisterial District: Mr. Bob May, term ends 6/30/25
Terms of Service
4-year term on staggered cycle with term commencing on July 1Purpose
The purpose of the School Board is to serve as the appointed body under the Code of Virginia in providing oversight over the Hanover County Public School system to preserve and enhance public school education.Scope
The School Board accepts its obligation to establish policies for the total operation of the school division; provide qualified personnel; adopt an annual school budget; and determine educational needs and desires of the community. The School Board sets challenging district goals, while monitoring and evaluating progress toward these goals. The Hanover County School Board operates within strict legal parameters established by the Virginia General Assembly and the federal government.The School Board relies on community involvement, professional educators, and deliberative judgment to fulfill its public trust. The superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools is appointed by the School Board as the chief administrator and executive officer.