Hanover School Board members are charged with the responsibility to preserve and enhance public school education in Hanover County. The school board accepts its obligation to establish policies for the total operation of the school division, provide qualified personnel, adopt an annual school budget, and determine educational needs and desires of the community. The School Board sets challenging district goals while monitoring and evaluating progress toward these goals.
The Hanover County School Board operates within strict legal parameters established by the Virginia General Assembly and the federal government. The School Board relies on community involvement, professional educators, and deliberative judgment to fulfill its public trust.
Each of the county's seven magisterial districts is represented by a School Board member appointed to a four-year term by the Board of Supervisors of Hanover County. The terms of service are staggered and commence on July 1. The Superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools is appointed by the School Board as the chief administrator and executive officer.
School Board Members
Whitney Welsh, Henry District - Chair
Phone: (804) 365-4502; email: [email protected]
Term ends on June 30, 2027
Dr. William D. Sroufe, Cold Harbor District - Vice Chair
Phone: (804) 365-4502; email: [email protected]
Term ends on June 30, 2029
Karen Lynne, Ashland District
Phone: (804) 365-4502; email: [email protected]
Term ends on June 30, 2028
Greg Coleman, Beaverdam District
Phone: (804) 365-4502; email: [email protected]
Term ends on June 30, 2027
Bob Seifert, Chickahominy District
Phone: (850) 865-5350; email: [email protected]
Term ends on June 30, 2028
Ryan Martin, Mechanicsville District
Phone: (804) 389-1434; email: [email protected]
Term ends on June 30, 2030
Frank E. Shelp, M.D., M.P.H. South Anna District
Phone: (804) 365-4502; email: [email protected]
Term ends on June 30, 2029
BoardDocs
Please visit BoardDocs, a web-based tool for publishing our school board meeting agendas, minutes, support documents, audio and policies.
Meeting Calendar and Details
The Hanover County School Board typically meets on the second Tuesday of the month for its monthly business meetings. The Board typically opens its meetings at 6 p.m. in public session and immediately enters closed meeting, then begins its regular public session at 7 p.m. The Board, at its discretion, may return to closed meeting after the regular session, if deemed necessary.
Below is the meeting schedule for 2026-27. The Board may schedule additional meetings as needed.
August 11, 2026
September 8, 2026
October 13, 2026
November 10, 2026
December 8, 2026
January 12, 2027
February 9, 2027
March 9, 2027
April 13, 2027
May 11, 2027
June 8, 2027
July 13, 2027
If the Chair, or Vice Chair in the absence of the Chair, finds and declares the weather or other conditions are such that it is hazardous for Board members and the public to attend a regular meeting, the meeting will be postponed for a period of one week to the same time on the following Tuesday. Board members and the news media will be notified as promptly as possible. All hearings and other matters previously advertised will be conducted at the continued meeting, and no further advertisement or notice is required.
In the event that the Chair, or Vice Chair in the absence of the Chair, should determine that the day for the continued meeting established above is not appropriate, the Chair, or Vice Chair in the absence of the Chair, will declare an alternative day for the continued meeting, and such notice as is feasible under the circumstances will be given to the news media and the public.
Public Comment
Public comment is included as part of the School Board’s agenda during each regularly scheduled monthly business meeting. Any citizen may address the board on any matter that is within the scope of the board’s authority. The time allotted to each speaker shall be three (3) minutes. Use the registration form to sign up to speak or submit comments to the School Board. Please visit BoardDocs for more information.
July 14, 2026 Meeting
The agenda for the July 14 meeting is available
on BoardDocs. The meeting will be
live streamed.
Legislative Agenda
Legislative Agenda for 2026
Committees
- Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee
- Family Life Education Community Involvement Team
- Gifted Advisory Committee
- Library Materials Committee
- School Health Advisory Board
- Special Education Advisory Committee
FOIA/Open Government
To request records from Hanover County Public Schools and/or the Hanover County School Board, you may direct your request to:
Rebecca Holbrook
Communications Specialist - FOIA Compliance
200 Berkley Street
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-4500
Please note that Chris Whitley, Assistant Superintendent of Community Engagement and Legislative Affairs, serves as the Hanover County Public Schools FOIA Compliance Officer.
Learn more on our dedicated FOIA/Open Government webpage.
Questions
If you have questions or desire additional information, please contact the office of the superintendent.
Kate M. Brown
Executive Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent/Clerk of the School Board
Hanover County Public Schools
200 Berkley Street
Ashland, Virginia 23005-1399
Telephone: (804) 365-4500
Fax: (804) 365-4680
TTY: (804) 798-7571