School board

Chesapeake School Board

Vote for: 5
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 13
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The school board runs Chesapeake's public schools, hires the superintendent and adopts the school budget.

Candidates Compare by issue

Public safety

Janika N. "Dr. Jay" PhillipsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Mina A. NolenNo party listed
- Supports school resource officers.
Bruce E. BossuotNo party listed
No documented position found.
Mike J. CassidyNo party listed
No documented position found.
Antonia F. FauntleroyNo party listed
No documented position found.
Andrea G. BoldenNo party listed
No documented position found.
Jeremiah O. HarrellNo party listed
No documented position found.
Alexiss M. McLainNo party listed
No documented position found.
Olivia E. DuranNo party listed
No documented position found.
Bradrick J. FieldsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Kim A. ScottNo party listed
- Supports adding security vestibules at elementary schools.
John Michael McCormickNo party listed
No documented position found.
Amanda F. QuillinNo party listed
No documented position found.

Education

Janika N. "Dr. Jay" PhillipsNo party listed
- Supports recruiting and retaining high-quality educators.
Mina A. NolenNo party listed
- Supports neutral, standards-based classroom instruction.
- Supports more planning time for teachers.
- Supports industry partnerships for STEM education.
Bruce E. BossuotNo party listed
No documented position found.
Mike J. CassidyNo party listed
- Supports strong parental involvement in schools.
Antonia F. FauntleroyNo party listed
No documented position found.
Andrea G. BoldenNo party listed
No documented position found.
Jeremiah O. HarrellNo party listed
No documented position found.
Alexiss M. McLainNo party listed
No documented position found.
Olivia E. DuranNo party listed
No documented position found.
Bradrick J. FieldsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Kim A. ScottNo party listed
- Supports opening a new elementary school at Culpepper Landing.
- Supports parental rights in schools.
- Supported more planning time for elementary teachers.
John Michael McCormickNo party listed
No documented position found.
Amanda F. QuillinNo party listed
- Supports competitive teacher pay and professional development.

Economy & jobs

Janika N. "Dr. Jay" PhillipsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Mina A. NolenNo party listed
- Supports partnerships with colleges, trade schools and apprenticeships.
Bruce E. BossuotNo party listed
No documented position found.
Mike J. CassidyNo party listed
No documented position found.
Antonia F. FauntleroyNo party listed
No documented position found.
Andrea G. BoldenNo party listed
No documented position found.
Jeremiah O. HarrellNo party listed
No documented position found.
Alexiss M. McLainNo party listed
No documented position found.
Olivia E. DuranNo party listed
No documented position found.
Bradrick J. FieldsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Kim A. ScottNo party listed
- Supported new programs at the Chesapeake Career Center.
John Michael McCormickNo party listed
No documented position found.
Amanda F. QuillinNo party listed
No documented position found.

Roads & infrastructure

Janika N. "Dr. Jay" PhillipsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Mina A. NolenNo party listed
No documented position found.
Bruce E. BossuotNo party listed
No documented position found.
Mike J. CassidyNo party listed
No documented position found.
Antonia F. FauntleroyNo party listed
No documented position found.
Andrea G. BoldenNo party listed
No documented position found.
Jeremiah O. HarrellNo party listed
No documented position found.
Alexiss M. McLainNo party listed
No documented position found.
Olivia E. DuranNo party listed
No documented position found.
Bradrick J. FieldsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Kim A. ScottNo party listed
No documented position found.
John Michael McCormickNo party listed
No documented position found.
Amanda F. QuillinNo party listed
- Proposes prioritizing repairs to aging school buildings.

Environment & parks

Janika N. "Dr. Jay" PhillipsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Mina A. NolenNo party listed
No documented position found.
Bruce E. BossuotNo party listed
No documented position found.
Mike J. CassidyNo party listed
No documented position found.
Antonia F. FauntleroyNo party listed
No documented position found.
Andrea G. BoldenNo party listed
No documented position found.
Jeremiah O. HarrellNo party listed
No documented position found.
Alexiss M. McLainNo party listed
No documented position found.
Olivia E. DuranNo party listed
No documented position found.
Bradrick J. FieldsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Kim A. ScottNo party listed
No documented position found.
John Michael McCormickNo party listed
No documented position found.
Amanda F. QuillinNo party listed
- Supports renewable energy and efficient systems in schools.

Health & human services

Janika N. "Dr. Jay" PhillipsNo party listed
- Supports attention to student mental wellness.
Mina A. NolenNo party listed
No documented position found.
Bruce E. BossuotNo party listed
No documented position found.
Mike J. CassidyNo party listed
No documented position found.
Antonia F. FauntleroyNo party listed
No documented position found.
Andrea G. BoldenNo party listed
No documented position found.
Jeremiah O. HarrellNo party listed
No documented position found.
Alexiss M. McLainNo party listed
No documented position found.
Olivia E. DuranNo party listed
No documented position found.
Bradrick J. FieldsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Kim A. ScottNo party listed
No documented position found.
John Michael McCormickNo party listed
No documented position found.
Amanda F. QuillinNo party listed
- Supports school mental health and violence prevention strategies.

Government & transparency

Janika N. "Dr. Jay" PhillipsNo party listed
- Pledges data-informed, fiscally responsible decisions.
Mina A. NolenNo party listed
No documented position found.
Bruce E. BossuotNo party listed
No documented position found.
Mike J. CassidyNo party listed
No documented position found.
Antonia F. FauntleroyNo party listed
No documented position found.
Andrea G. BoldenNo party listed
No documented position found.
Jeremiah O. HarrellNo party listed
No documented position found.
Alexiss M. McLainNo party listed
No documented position found.
Olivia E. DuranNo party listed
No documented position found.
Bradrick J. FieldsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Kim A. ScottNo party listed
No documented position found.
John Michael McCormickNo party listed
No documented position found.
Amanda F. QuillinNo party listed
No documented position found.

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 7 issues covered in this race.