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Board certifies closed session, appoints Goochland Middle principal and board clerks
Summary
Following a closed session held under Virginia FOIA exemptions for personnel and legal briefings, the board certified the closed meeting and approved the appointment of Patrick Gordon as Goochland Middle School principal and named Linda Dean school board clerk and Demetra Harris deputy clerk.
After convening a closed session under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act to discuss personnel and legal matters, the Goochland County School Board returned to open session, certified the closed meeting by roll call and approved several personnel appointments.
The motion to convene closed session invoked the Virginia FOIA exemptions cited in the motion: personnel matters under Virginia Code § 2.2‑3700 and legal briefing exceptions under Virginia Code § 2.2‑3711(A)(7). After the closed session the board certified by roll call that only matters identified in the motion had been discussed; named board members answered “I so certify” during the roll call.
The board then approved several personnel items in open session. By motion and voice vote the board appointed Patrick Gordon as the new Goochland Middle School principal, effective July 1. Dr. Armstrong noted Mr. Gordon had served in the middle school as a teacher and assistant principal for more than a decade and that he was a product of Goochland County Public Schools. Mr. Gordon introduced family members in the audience.
The board also approved Ms. Linda Dean to serve as school board clerk and FOIA officer and named Ms. Demetra Harris as deputy school board clerk. Each appointment was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.
Why it matters: the certified closed session affirms the board followed FOIA procedures for exempt matters; the personnel appointments install leadership at the middle school and formalize clerical/FOIA responsibilities for board operations.
Ending: The board adjourned after routine announcements; administrators will implement the personnel transitions and begin onboarding for the new principal before the July 1 effective date.
