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Virginia Beach School Board
District 2
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The school board runs Virginia Beach's public schools, hires the superintendent and adopts the school budget.
Education
Zachery C. TaylorNo party listed
- Supports limits on classroom screen use.
- Pledges to follow research on technology's effects on learning.
James C. "Chris" LewisNo party listed
- Proposes making starting teacher pay a separate budget line.
- Supports mentoring and protected planning time for teachers.
Economy & jobs
Zachery C. TaylorNo party listed
No documented position found.
James C. "Chris" LewisNo party listed
- Supports expanding career and technical education programs.
Government & transparency
Zachery C. TaylorNo party listed
No documented position found.
James C. "Chris" LewisNo party listed
- Proposes yearly public benchmarks of teacher pay against neighbors.
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