Member School Board, Chesapeake City

Janika N."Dr. Jay" Phillips is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Member School Board, Chesapeake City, per the Virginia Department of Elections' certified local candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.

Scott is a healthcare professional and former PTA president who was first elected to the Chesapeake School Board in November 2022 and now serves as board chair, per her campaign site.

2026 priorities (per the campaign site)

• Open a new elementary school to relieve overcrowding and secure funding for aging facilities
• Expand career and technical education programs at the Chesapeake Career Center
• Add security vestibules at elementary campuses and strengthen safety protocols

Source: candidate campaign site.

McCormick is an attorney and small business owner who founded McCormick Law & Consulting and previously served five years on the Chesapeake Planning Commission, per his campaign site. He is a sitting School Board member seeking re-election and chairs the board of the Roc Solid Foundation, a nonprofit supporting pediatric cancer families.

2026 priorities (per the campaign site)

• Expand career and technical education pathways for students
• Advocate for safer schools and competitive teacher compensation
• Pursue responsible use of taxpayer dollars and greater transparency in board decisions

Source: candidate campaign site.

Nolen holds a bachelor's degree in finance from Old Dominion University and an MBA, and has spent 18 years in defense-industry business roles, most recently focused on space innovation, per her campaign site.

2026 priorities (per the campaign site)

• Keep academics the top priority in classrooms
• Strengthen STEM education through industry-academic partnerships
• Support school resource officers and practical safety measures

Source: candidate campaign site.

Bossuot is an Army veteran, a former deputy sheriff and a retired educator with more than 20 years of experience in Chesapeake Public Schools, per his campaign site.

Cassidy is a retired Naval officer with 22 years of leadership experience whose family has attended multiple Chesapeake public schools, per his campaign site.

2026 priorities (per the campaign site)

• Keep classrooms strong, safe and successful with high educational standards
• Support educators and administrators
• Ensure equitable opportunity for students from all backgrounds and neighborhoods

Source: candidate campaign site.

Quillin holds a doctorate and has built a career in healthcare and higher education, teaching and mentoring future healthcare leaders, per her campaign site.

2026 priorities (per the campaign site)

• Advocate for competitive teacher compensation and supportive working conditions
• Support evidence-based strategies to address student mental health and prevent violence
• Prioritize capital improvement projects addressing aging school buildings

Source: candidate campaign site.

Antonia F. Fauntleroy is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Member School Board, Chesapeake City, per the Virginia Department of Elections' certified local candidate list.

2026 priorities

• Ensure equal infrastructure, resources and programs across Chesapeake's schools, per the campaign site

Source: candidate campaign site.

Bolden holds a Master of Education degree and brings more than three decades in education to her candidacy, having served as a special education teacher, department chair and child study secretary, per her campaign site.

2026 priorities (per the campaign site)

• Give students, parents and educators a stronger voice in school board decisions
• Strengthen coalitions among families, educators and community organizations
• Invest in school infrastructure and technology to meet students' evolving needs

Source: candidate campaign site.

Jeremiah O. Harrell is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Member School Board, Chesapeake City, per the Virginia Department of Elections' certified local candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.

Alexiss M. McLain is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Member School Board, Chesapeake City, per the Virginia Department of Elections' certified local candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.

Olivia E. Duran is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Member School Board, Chesapeake City, per the Virginia Department of Elections' certified local candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.

Bradrick J. Fields is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Member School Board, Chesapeake City, per the Virginia Department of Elections' certified local candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.