Notice Regarding School Board Vacancy, Application Process
and Public Hearing Date

The School Board of the City of Virginia Beach will appoint an interim representative of District 7- Princess Anne to serve through December 31, 2008. A School Board member will be elected at the November 4, 2008 general election and will take office no later than January 1, 2009. To be eligible for appointment, a citizen must be a qualified voter residing in District 7 – Princess Anne of Virginia Beach.

The School Board invites interested citizens to submit the application form that includes: reasons for interest in School Board service; summary of work experience and public/community service; educational background; past volunteer experience or employment with Virginia Beach City Public Schools or other school systems; evidence of residence and voter registration; and additional qualifications for the position. Applications must be received no later than 12:00 p.m. on May 13, 2008 in the office of Dianne Alexander, Clerk of the School Board, P.O. Box 6038, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456-0038. The application form can be obtained from the Clerk's Office or online .

On May 20, 2008 at 6:00 p.m., the School Board will hold a public hearing to receive public comments regarding this appointment. The public hearing will be held at 2512 George Mason Drive, Building 6, Virginia Beach Municipal Center. Any citizen who desires to speak at this hearing should contact the Clerk of the School Board at 757.263.1016. The School Board will make an appointment June 3, 2008.