governing boards and committees
Committee of Superintendents
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Dr. Jared Cotton, Chesapeake
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Dr. Carlton Carter, Franklin
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Dr. Theo Cramer, Isle of Wight
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Dr. James Pohl, Norfolk
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Dr. Elie Bracy, III, Portsmouth
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Dr. Gwendolyn Shannon, Southampton
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Dr. John B. Gordon III, Suffolk
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Dr. Donald Robertson, Virginia Beach
Regional Board
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Ms. Amanda Dean, Chesapeake
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Ms. LaChanda Parker, Franklin
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Mr. John Collick, Isle of Wight
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Col. Ken Paulson, Norfolk
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Dr. Jaclyn Walker, Portsmouth
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Ms. Cassandra Hobbs, Southampton
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Ms. Karen Jenkins, Suffolk
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Ms. Kim Melnyck, Virginia Beach
Management Advisory Committee
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Dr. Dornswalo Wilkins-McCorey, Chesapeake
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Ms. Angela Fair, Franklin
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Ms.Tiffany Truitt, Isle of Wight
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Ms. Karla Stead, Norfolk
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Mr. Joe Harmon, Portsmouth
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Ms. Kelly Gillette, Southampton
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Dr. Keisha Melvin, Suffolk
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Ms. Angela Boubouheropoulos, Virginia Beach
meetings for the
2025-2026 academic year
Meetings will be hybrid via ZOOM and in person for the 2025-2026 academic year.
September 24, 2025: 11:00am - Agenda and approved minutes from previous board meeting
January 28, 2026: 11:00am - Agenda and approved minutes from previous board meeting
March 25, 2026: 11:00am - Agenda and approved minutes from previous board meeting
May 13 , 2026: 11:00am - Agenda and approved minutes from previous board meeting
FY27 BUDGET PROPOSAL
Anyone wishing to speak should register using the procedure for public comment below.
Public Comment on Proposed FY27 Budget
11:00am Wednesday, May 13, 2026
SECEP Administration Building
6160 Kempsville Circle
Norfolk, VA 23502
Guidelines for Public Comments at a Regional Board Meeting:
Any citizen wishing to address the GSA Joint Board during public comment must register with Michelle Cihak TWO business days prior to the start of the meeting by calling 757-451-4711, emailing michelle.cihak@gsarts.net or in person at the GSA administrative offices. You must provide the following information upon registering:
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Your Name
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Your Address
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The subject you wish to address
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Whether you have children attending GSA
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Whether this is a personal matter dealing specifically with one student
The Joint Board will always try to hear everyone who wishes to speak on a subject. Speakers are limited to one appearance of three (3) minutes per Joint Board Meeting.
These Guidelines can be modified at any time at the discretion of the GSA Joint Board.