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Powhatan school board elects Susan Smith as chair after contested nominations
Summary
At a Jan. 13 workshop, the Powhatan County School Board elected Susan Smith chair following nominations for a leadership change. The board also confirmed vice‑chair, clerk and deputy clerk appointments before moving on to routine business.
Susan Smith was elected chair of the Powhatan County School Board on Jan. 13 after a contested nomination process that included nominations for Vicky Hart. The board debated leadership, communication with the county Board of Supervisors and how to present a united front during an upcoming difficult budget cycle before taking a roll‑call vote that elevated Smith to the chair seat.
The vote followed an extended…
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