Smyth County School Board Vacancy Announcement

Smyth County School Board Vacancy Announcement

The Smyth County School Board is seeking candidates for the interim appointment of the vacant Chilhowie District School Board seat for a term, beginning on or around October 14, 2024, through qualification of a member elected in a special election to be held on November 4, 2025. In accordance with the Code of Virginia, Section § 24.2-228, when a vacancy occurs, the School Board shall appoint a qualified voter and resident of the election district in which the vacancy occurs.

Interested residents of the Chilhowie District of Smyth County are invited to submit both a letter of interest and a resume on or before 4:30 p.m., on Friday, September 20, 2024, to the attention of:

Smyth County School Board
Tara E. French, Clerk
121 Bagley Circle, Suite 300
Marion, VA 24354


Applicants will be announced during a public hearing to be held at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, in the boardroom of the Central Office, 121 Bagley Circle, Suite 300, Marion, VA 24354.