The Harrisonburg City School Board is a six-member legislative body whose primary function is to ensure that an educational program of high quality is established and continually maintained. Business meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the first Tuesdays of each month and work sessions are held at 5:30 pm on the third Tuesdays of the month. All meetings are open to the public and community members are invited to attend.
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School Board members
- Emma Phillips, Chair: ephillips@harrisonburg.k12.va.us
- Term Expires 12/31/2026
- Tim Howley, Vice Chair: thowley@harrisonburg.k12.va.us
- Term Expires 12/31/2028
- Andrew Kohen: akohen@harrisonburg.k12.va.us
- Term Expires 12/31/2026
- Kristen Loflin: kloflin@harrisonburg.k12.va.us
- Term Expires 12/31/2026
- Kaylene Seigle: kseigle@harrisonburg.k12.va.us
- Term Expires 12/31/2028
- Matt Snyder: msnyder@harrisonburg.k12.va.us
- Term Expires 12/31/2028
- Term Expires 12/31/2028
- Michael G. Richards, Superintendent: mrichards@harrisonburg.k12.va.us
- Lisa Knupp, Board Clerk: lknupp@harrisonburg.k12.va.us
School Board's Guiding Principles
Acknowledgement of Institutional Racism and Discrimination & Inclusivity Statement
Meetings
The school division uses a paperless school board meeting format. All agendas and minutes (once approved) are posted at the following link which utilizes BoardDocs. Click on the Meetings tab to see the current meeting (most recent and/or upcoming). Under the Meetings section, click on the down arrow to view meeting minutes from previous years. Meeting minutes for years not listed can be viewed at Central Office.
BoardDocs for Harrisonburg City Public Schools
Online public comment form (This form will accept responses between the posting of the meeting agenda and 3:00pm the day of the meeting. The public may also register as a walk-in speaker onsite at the meeting room until the posted start time of the meeting.)
Policy 118/507: Public Participation at School Board Meetings
July 17, 2025 - MTC Executive Board Meeting - 12:00 pm - MTC Bistro
| Date | Location |
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| August 5, 2025 - 7:00 pm | City Council Chambers (video) (minutes) |
| September 2, 2025 - 7:00 pm | |
| September 16, 2025 - 5:30 pm (work session) |
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| October 7, 2025 - 7:00 pm |
City Council Chambers |
| October 21, 2025 - 5:30 pm (work session) |
Bluestone Elementary School (video) (minutes) |
| November 6, 2025 - 7:00 pm (Thurs) |
City Council Chambers (video) (minutes) |
| November 19-21, 2025 | VSBA Annual Convention |
| December 2, 2025 - 7:00 pm | City Council Chambers (video) |
| December 16, 2025 - 5:30 pm (work session) |
Stone Spring Elementary School |
| January 6, 2026 - 7:00 pm Organizational/Business Meeting |
City Council Chambers |
| January 22, 2026 - 5:30 pm (Thurs) (work session) |
Spotswood Elementary School |
| February 3, 2026 - 7:00 pm | City Council Chambers |
| February 17, 2026 - 5:30 pm (work session) |
Skyline Middle School |
| March 3, 2026 - 7:00 pm |
City Council Chambers |
| March 17, 2026 - 5:30 pm (work session - budget) |
Waterman Elementary School |
| April 7, 2026 - 7:00 pm | City Council Chambers |
| April 21, 2026 - 5:30 pm (work session) |
Smithland Elementary School |
| May 5, 2026 - 7:00 pm |
City Council Chambers |
| May 19, 2026 - 5:30 pm (work session) |
Thomas Harrison Middle School |
| June 2, 2026 - 7:00 pm | City Council Chambers |
| June 16, 2026 - 5:30 pm | Keister Elementary School |
The Board may cancel or change the date of any regular School Board meeting. Special meetings and Budget Work Sessions may be called. All cancellations, changes, and special meetings will be announced in accordance with Virginia Code.
| Superintendent's Standing Committee for Legislation | |
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| City Council/School Board Liaison Committee Meetings | |
| Friday, August 29, 2025 3:00 pm City Council Chambers |
Previous Years' School Board Meetings