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Board approves consent agenda; superintendent and deputy superintendent publicly certify non-involvement in spouse hiring
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Summary
The board approved the consent agenda that included the hiring recommendation of Antonio Majette; Superintendent Christy Somerville Majette and Deputy Superintendent Jennifer Davis read certified statements that the superintendent was not involved in the hiring decision, citing code and board policy compliance.
During the consent agenda, the superintendent and deputy superintendent publicly read certifications related to the hiring of Antonio Majette for a health and physical education teacher position.
Superintendent Christy Somerville Majette stated on the record: "I, Christy n Somerville Majette, superintendent Lynchburg City, do hereby certify that I had no involvement whatsoever in the hiring decision regarding the employment of my spouse, Antonio Majette," and cited code and board-policy citations for compliance. Deputy Superintendent Jennifer Davis read a merit-based certification saying the recommendation "was made based solely on merit and fitness and following a competitive evaluation of the qualifications of all candidates" and affirmed that the superintendent "was not involved whatsoever in the hiring process," referencing Code of Virginia subsection and school board policy BBFA as the basis for the certification.
The consent agenda was moved, called and approved by roll call. The board did not take additional discussion on the hiring at the public session.
Why it matters: Public certification of non-involvement is intended to document compliance with nepotism/ethics provisions in state code and board policy when a relative of an official is recommended for hire.
What happens next: The hire recommendation was approved as part of the consent agenda; any further hiring documentation will be in the personnel record and in board minutes or board docs.
