Three candidates interviewed for Page County School Board District 4 interim vacancy
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The board interviewed three applicants for the District 4 interim vacancy — Brian Ortega, Jason Bridal and Frankie Coleman — asking about motivations, governance style and experience; the board expects to appoint a replacement at the Jan. 22 meeting.
The Page County School Board held interviews for the District 4 interim vacancy and heard presentations from three candidates.
Brian Ortega introduced himself as an education and community leader with more than a decade of K–16 experience and described work in community engagement, charter networks and education policy. Ortega said transparency and family engagement would guide his decision-making and highlighted experience in grant writing and partnerships.
Jason Bridal said he previously served on the board and outlined long service in many school roles, including division-level support work to help schools attain accreditation; Bridal emphasized listening, following policy and balancing financial constraints.
Frankie Coleman, an ordained minister and custodian at Luray Middle School, said his mentoring work with young people and community ties motivated him to serve; he emphasized directness, listening and a commitment to student supports and productivity.
Board members asked each candidate about balancing student needs, fiscal responsibility and community expectations, and requested examples of handling disagreement. Each candidate answered with past examples of community engagement or administrative work. The board said it plans to announce the appointee at its Jan. 22 meeting.
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