Advisory committees established by the Chesterfield County School Board are one way that community members connect with schools. Advisory committee members are appointed from each of the county’s five magisterial districts and include parents, teachers, staff members, students, and other community members interested in helping Chesterfield County Public Schools achieve its vision of providing “an engaging and relevant education that prepares every student to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world.”
Members serve two- or three-year terms, and seven seats are currently open. People interested in serving should apply no later than Aug. 19 by filling out an application at mychesterfieldschools.com/community/school-board-advisory-committees/. Each committee meets several times throughout the year; meetings are open to the public. For more information, email [email protected] or call 748-1897.
There are openings on these advisory committees:
- The Citizens Budget Advisory Committee has one opening for an at-large representative. The committee helps evaluate and allocate resources in alignment with the Design for Excellence 2020 strategic plan. Meeting times to be announced.
- The Gifted Education Advisory Committee has two openings for Dale District representatives and an opening for a Clover Hill District representative. The committee monitors and discusses gifted education program services in relation to state regulations and the school board-approved Plan for the Education of the Gifted. The committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 6, Nov. 3, Feb. 2, March 2, and May 4 in Room A256 of the Career and Technical Center @ Hull, 13900 Hull Street Rd.
- The Special Education Advisory Committee has an opening for a Bermuda District representative, an opening for a Clover Hill District representative, and one for a Midlothian District representative. This committee provides advice and develops long-range plans for services for students with disabilities. The committee will meet 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 14, Oct. 5, Nov. 16, Jan. 11, Feb. 8, March 8, April 5, May 10, and June 7 in Room A256 of the Career and Technical Center @ Hull, 13900 Hull Street Rd. Also, the committee will convene 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Aug. 17 at the Positive Vibe Cafe 2825 Hathaway Rd.
