Lynchburg City School Board appointments, Districts 1 and 2
Lynchburg
Summary
Council heard from one citizen before laying over the appointment hearing for Districts I, II and III to June 9.
At a glance
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- 4
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
While these appointments don't immediately cost cash, their future budget votes will directly impact where your tax dollars go in the school district.
Residents who get continued opportunity to comment on school board nominees.
Unsuccessful candidates Brittany Smith, Dr. Toby Johnson, and Ryan Thomas did not receive appointments.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Lynchburg City Council appointed three people to the school board
Lynchburg City Council appointed three people to the school board WSET
City Council - Jun 23, 2026
Three of seven School Board seats get new or returning members July 1. The picks — Schewel, Lowery, Royal — shaped debate over academic focus, representation of parents, and Sandusky Elementary's closure.
City Council - Jun 11, 2026
Council is filling two school board seats for terms starting July 1, 2026 — one in District 1 and one in District 2. Seven candidates were interviewed and one withdrew, and the appointments will shape who governs city schools for the coming term.
City Council - Jun 9, 2026
Two dozen candidates pitched council for three seats up June 30. Council picked interview slates, with interviews Thursday and Friday, and Misjuns wants residency checked on some candidates.
Lynchburg Field Notes: School board nomination process begins
Three school board member terms are expiring this year, including the District 3 seat currently held by Farid “FJ” Jalil, pictured left at a joint work session with the school board and the Lynchburg City Council. Photo by Emma Malinak. ...
City Council - May 26, 2026
Council heard from one citizen before laying over the appointment hearing for Districts I, II and III to June 9.
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