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This bill amends the charter for the City of Poquoson to revise the structure and appointment process for its school board, which will now be known as the Poquoson City Public School Division. The key changes include increasing the school board from a mix of district and at-large members to seven members appointed solely at-large by the city council. The term for each member will be extended from three to four years, with a limit of two consecutive full terms, and members cannot serve again until after a one-year absence from the board. Additionally, the bill prohibits school board members from serving on any other city board, committee, or commission, and clarifies that any vacancy filled for an unexpired term does not count towards the two-term limit. These changes are intended to take effect for appointments made on or after July 1, 2026, with a transition plan for the shift from precinct-specific to at-large positions.

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https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB123