School Board

Meeting Notice

The Goochland County School Board will hold its regularly scheduled board meeting on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. (policy)/6:30 p.m. (business meeting). At this time, School Board meetings will be held using electronic means in compliance with Goochland County’s Continuity of Government Ordinance, Sec. 1.In light of the potential health risks, the meeting room will not be open to the public, but you can access the meeting as follows:

A few moments before our meeting starts we will begin a live stream to Facebook. You can watch this stream by visiting our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/GoochlandCountySchools/) or via their app, @GoochlandCountySchools.

For public comment, please call in using the following:

Goochland County Public Schools is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Dial:

+1 877 853 5247 US Toll-free or +1 888 788 0099 US Toll-free

Meeting ID: 885 4549 8174 Password: 423333

When you join, you will be muted. Once our meeting starts, you will be able to hear us through the phone. Please do not use a speakerphone for best results. Press *9 to raise your hand to speak during the public comment portion of our agenda. Alternatively, you can mail your public comment ahead of the meeting time to our School Board Clerk, Diane Bennett at dbennett@glnd.k12.va.us.

Members

The School Board consists of five members each elected for a four-year term. The School Board is responsible for the total operation and progress of the school system. The School Board meets in regular sessions at 6:30 PM on the second Tuesday of each month at the Goochland County Administration Building on the corner of Sandy Hook and River Road West, (1800 Sandy Hook Road, Room 250) in Goochland.

The School Board Clerk is Diane Bennett (dbennett@glnd.k12.va.us), (804) 556-5601.

Ms. Sandra Barefoot-Reid District 1 Other committees: School Health Advisory Board CTE Advisory Committee Special Education Advisory Committee		2636 Davis Mill Road Goochland, VA 23063 (804) 457-4649 sbarefootreid@glnd.k12.va.us
Mr. William E. Quarles, Jr. District 2 Other committees: Facilities and Safety Committee Gifted Advisory Committee STEM Advisory Committee		2671 Broad Street Road Gum Spring, VA 23065 (804) 338-1748 wquarles@glnd.k12.va.us
Mrs. Karen R. Horn District 3 Other committees: Blue Ridge Virtual Governor's School Minority Student Achievement Advisory Committee		P.O. Box 4 Goochland, VA 23063 (804) 241-5203 khorn@glnd.k12.va.us
Mr. C. Michael Newman District 4 Other committees: Maggie L. Walker Governor's School Alternate Facilities and Safety Committee Goochland Education Foundation		7211 Shenfield Avenue Glen Allen, VA 23059-6615 (804) 909-4689 mnewman@glnd.k12.va.us
Mr. John D. Wright, Chairperson District 5 Other committees: Maggie L. Walker Governor's School		104 Willway Drive Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103 (804) 615-4227 jwright@glnd.k12.va.us

Consult this meeting schedule for variations in this schedule, including special meetings.  Meetings are open to the public and citizens are encouraged to attend. Persons needing the services of an interpreter for the deaf are asked to make the request at least 72 hours in advance so that the appropriate arrangements may be made. Please call the Office of Exceptional Services at (804) 556-5615.

School Board policies and regulations are available on this website. Paper copies are also available from the Central Office.

• Budget Updates Page
• Meeting Schedule
• Parent/Student Handbook
• Division Crisis Plan for Flu Pandemic

Goochland’s Vision and Mission

Our vision: Inspiring and Preparing the next generation to make a positive impact.

Our mission: To maximize the potential of every learner.

Access our full Strategic Plan, Inspire2020, on its own page.

Core Values

We believe our core values will help us direct everything we do, from budget planning, professional development, and learning in every one of our schools. Our values are a moral compass for decision making, and they define the character of our students, our employees, and our expectations for our community.

• Excellence,
• Creativity,
• Courage,
• Honor,
• Optimism.

In September, 2014, the board began recognizing employees and students who were helping to make a positive impact on others within our division and our community. Called the ECCHO Award, this recognition celebrates those who have truly made one or more of our core values an important part of their lives as lifelong learners. Nominations may be made via our ECCHO Awards Page.

School Division Goals

Goal 1: To maximize each student’s academic potential through engaging experiences and deeper learning, preparing our students for the challenges of learning and working in the modern global economy

Goal 2: To improve the climate of our organization and create opportunities for meaningful stakeholder engagement

Goal 3: To maximize resources for instruction by providing safe, efficient, and transparent operations for all stakeholders while effectively managing our facilities and programs

Organizational Chart for Goochland County Public Schools

Access our Organizational Chart in SVG format.