Debbie M. Jones
Powhatan County School Board
District 4 Representative
Welcome! 

I am a firm believer in open government and as such, I encourage participation by the local citizenry in matters that affect them and those they care about.  The information provided to you on this site is my way of assisting and encouraging you to be involved in our local public education system as there is no greater asset than that of our children.  Their futures matter and our focus must always be on assisting every child in reaching their ultimate potential.  Come join us in that effort!
 
With regards, Debbie


Date and location changed for July 2009 Board Meeting!        (Click on "Calendar of Events" tab)

June Board Meeting Updates Coming Soon

May 12, 2009 School Board Meeting Highlights

Staff Recognitions

Teachers of the Year for 2009-2010
Ellen Valcourt - Flat Rock Elementary School
Diane Hardt - Pocahontas Elementary School
Caroline Chappell - Powhatan Elementary School
Robin Shortridge - Pocahontas Middle School
Jean Snyder - Powhatan Junior High School
Cindy Harris - Powhatan High School and Division Wide Teacher of the Year

School Nurse Appreciation Day - May 6, 2009
Jenna Fink, RN - Flat Rock Elementary
Stephanie Radunzel, RN - Powhatan Elementary School
Aria Thompson, RN - Pocahontas Elementary School
Lisa Hall, RN - Pocahontas Middle School
Harriette Jamerson, RN - Powhatan Junior High School
Cathy Vaden, RN - Powhatan High School
Ellen Satko, Clinic Assistant - Flat Rock Elementary School
Naomi Perkins, Clinic Assistant - Pocahontas Elementary School
Diane Ritchie, LPN - Pocahontas Middle School
Vickie Maxey, Clinic Assistant - Powhatan Junior High School


Student Recognitions

Monica Plumb
Pocahontas Middle School 5th grade student for receiving the PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)
Compassionate Kid Award

Approvals

  • The board approved the addition of a new online PE Class.   The online class will serve certain students with disabilities and other students who are in need of alternate access to a PE curriculum. 
  • The 2009-2010 updated school budget was approved.  See link to budget documents in the Board Meeting Section of the website.
  • The installment of caution (flashing) lights near the entrance to Flat Rock Elementary are finally in process.

 (Click on the "May Agenda" on "Board Meeting Info" Page for other topics discussed/reviewed.)

 

 

The views on this website are those only of Debbie Jones and do not reflect the specific views and positions
of the Powhatan County School Board as an entity.

Whenever the people are well-informed,
they can be trusted with their own government.
-Thomas Jefferson (1789)

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