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City of Norfolk School Board
Ward 2
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 3
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The school board runs City of Norfolk's public schools, hires the superintendent and adopts the school budget.
Taxes & budget
Veleka S. GatlingNo party listed
No documented position found.
Michael C. SpencerNo party listed
No documented position found.
Shawn D. Wilkerson, Jr.No party listed
- Pledges evidence before voting for technology contracts.
Education
Veleka S. GatlingNo party listed
- Proposes focus on literacy and chronic absenteeism.
- Supports limiting personal cell phone use during instruction.
Michael C. SpencerNo party listed
- Supports keeping cell phones silenced and out of sight.
- Supports consolidating schools while maintaining family services.
Shawn D. Wilkerson, Jr.No party listed
- Supports a bell-to-bell ban on personal devices.
- Proposes addressing root causes of declining enrollment.
Government & transparency
Veleka S. GatlingNo party listed
- Pledges to hold the superintendent accountable for results.
Michael C. SpencerNo party listed
- Proposes civility and collaboration among school stakeholders.
Shawn D. Wilkerson, Jr.No party listed
- Pledges transparent communication and fiscal discipline.
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; 3 issues covered in this race.