School board

City of Staunton School Board

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

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

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Barbara A. White

No party listed

Special education advocate; former business owner

The gist

Supports a school facilities plan prioritized by safety and urgency.
Supports timelines and public reporting for school improvement funds.
Supports preventive maintenance to avoid classroom disruptions.

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Supports a school facilities plan prioritized by safety and urgency.
How to vote in Staunton: candidate questionnaire responses (Cardinal News voter guide data)
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“I would support a long-term facilities plan that prioritizes projects according to safety, urgency and their effect on student learning.”
Supports timelines and public reporting for school improvement funds.
How to vote in Staunton: candidate questionnaire responses (Cardinal News voter guide data)
Candidate questionnaire · Cardinal News · app.electup.com
“Any public funds approved for school improvements should include clear timelines, regular financial reporting and opportunities for community oversight.”
Supports preventive maintenance to avoid classroom disruptions.
How to vote in Staunton: candidate questionnaire responses (Cardinal News voter guide data)
Candidate questionnaire · Cardinal News · app.electup.com
“I would also advocate for preventive maintenance and clear contingency plans”

Cecilia H. Carpenter

No party listed

Registered nurse; healthcare operations leader

The gist

Supports the 1% local sales tax for school construction.
Supports full access for every student and educator support.
Supports using data and accountability to improve schools.

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Supports the 1% local sales tax for school construction.
How to vote in Staunton: candidate questionnaire responses (Cardinal News voter guide data)
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“Cecilia supports the 1% local sales tax because it invests directly in the schools our kids learn in every day.”
Supports full access for every student and educator support.
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“ensuring that every Staunton City student, regardless of background, ability, or circumstance, has full access to a high-quality education”
Supports using data and accountability to improve schools.
How to vote in Staunton: candidate questionnaire responses (Cardinal News voter guide data)
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“Sustainable improvement requires honest data, clear accountability, and genuine investment in the people doing the work.”

Jordan K. Zipser

No party listed

Educator; graduate student

The gist

Supports LGBTQ+ representation on the school board.
Supports expanding student agency and the Kindness initiative.

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Supports LGBTQ+ representation on the school board.
Jordan Zipser for Staunton City School Board
Campaign website · jordanzipserforschoolboard.com
“LGBTQ+ kids should see someone like them in positions of authority”
Supports expanding student agency and the Kindness initiative.
Jordan Zipser for Staunton City School Board
Campaign website · jordanzipserforschoolboard.com
“Our students will do better and learn more in an environment that gives them the support to find their own agency in our community.”

Kristin M. Siegel

No party listedIncumbent

Physical therapist; chair, Staunton School Board

The gist

Supports the 1% sales tax for school construction.
Supports renovating the middle school and adding elementary space.
Supports giving staff and students more voice in decisions.

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Supports the 1% sales tax for school construction.
How to vote in Staunton: candidate questionnaire responses (Cardinal News voter guide data)
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“hoping for its passage by our voters in November to create a consistent, dedicated revenue stream to address our aging buildings”
Supports renovating the middle school and adding elementary space.
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“significant renovations at our middle school and possibly additions at two of our elementary schools are sorely needed”
Supports giving staff and students more voice in decisions.
How to vote in Staunton: candidate questionnaire responses (Cardinal News voter guide data)
Candidate questionnaire · Cardinal News · app.electup.com
“staff voices should be more prevalent in decision-making that affects their work environment”

Fontella L. Brown-Bundy

No party listedIncumbent

The gist

No documented position found.

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