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Jody Slaughter sworn in as Norfolk school board member; pledges student‑centered priorities
Summary
Jody Slaughter took the oath of office at a ceremonial swearing‑in and told the Norfolk School Board she will prioritize community partnerships and decisions grounded in students' best interests.
Jody Slaughter was ceremonially sworn in as a member of the Norfolk School Board on Nov. 17, 2025, and used her first public remarks as a board member to outline two priorities: strengthening community partnerships and ensuring every action is “in the best interest of all of our scholars.”
The oath of office was administered by court staff and other officials; the oath text recited in the room placed Slaughter’s special‑election term as beginning 11/17/2025 and expiring 12/31/2026. Slaughter thanked family, friends and campaign supporters and described her professional background, saying she is a mental‑health professional and that she intends to be an “investor” in the school division’s work by contributing time and service.
Slaughter told the board she will approach the role “with humility to learn this job from the bottom up” and concluded by asking whether proposed actions would serve students’ interests. The board moved to a reception and then convened its scheduled work session later that afternoon.
