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
Greg Coleman, Beaverdam District - Vice Chair
Phone: (804) 365-4502; email: [email protected]
Term ends on June 30, 2027
Karen Lynne, Ashland District
Phone: (804) 365-4502; email: [email protected]
Term ends on June 30, 2028
Bob Seifert, Chickahominy District
Phone: (850) 865-5350; email: [email protected]
Term ends on June 30, 2028
Dr. William D. Sroufe, Cold Harbor District
Phone: (804) 365-4502; email: [email protected]
Term ends on June 30, 2029
Ryan Martin, Mechanicsville District
Phone: (804) 389-1434; email: [email protected]
Term ends on June 30, 2026
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 School Board traditionally meets on the second Tuesday of each month. The School Board will typically enter the closed meeting at 6:00 p.m. preceding its regularly scheduled 7:00 p.m. meeting which is open to the public. Dates and times are subject to change. Additional meetings may be scheduled as needed.
August 12, 2025
September 9, 2025
October 14, 2025
November 11, 2025
December 9, 2025
January 13, 2026
February 10, 2026
March 10, 2026
April 14, 2026
May 12, 2026
June 9, 2026
July 14, 2026
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. Please visit BoardDocs for more information.
July 8, 2025 Meeting
The agenda for the July 8, 2025 meeting can be found on BoardDocs. The meeting will be live streamed.
Legislative Agenda
Legislative Agenda for 2025
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