Interim School Board member sworn in

Vernon Fleming took the oath of office as District 3 member of the Goochland School Board on Friday, June 1. He was appointed to fill the vacancy created when John Lumpkins, Jr. was tapped by the Board of Supervisors to fill its District 3 seat. Both Lumpkins and Fleming are interim appointments who will serve until  a special election on November 6 allows voters to elect a District 3 supervisor and school board member.  The untimely passing of District 3 Supervisor, Ned Creasey in March necessitated the changes.

Vernon  Fleming is sworn in as interim District 3 school board member by the Hon. Dale W. Agnew.

The Hon. Dale W. Agnew, Goochland Circuit Court clerk, administered the oath.

A Louisa County native, Fleming is a retired Army Lt. Col., whose career included a stint teaching military science at the College of William and Mary. Since returning to civilian life, Fleming has held executive positions at major American companies and is currently employed by Performance Food Group, headquartered in West Creek.

Fleming has six children, two currently students in Goochland Schools. He is active in his church and is on the Board of Directors of the Goochland Historical Society; and. The Shady Grove Rosenwald School in Louisa. He has served as District Chairman of the Boy Scouts of America and as a Big Brother in the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Greater Richmond.

According to a press release  from GCPS, “Mr. Fleming is eager to put his experience and skills to work ensuring schools are adequately funded and properly staffed with qualified administrators and teachers, and doing everything possible to provide a quality and inspiring educational experience for OUR children.”

Dr. Jeremy Raley, Mike Payne,  Kevin Hazzard,  Vernon Fleming, and Beth  Hardy.

Following the swearing in, schools board members Beth Hardy, District 4, Vice Chairperson; Kevin Hazzard District 2, ad Mike Payne, District 1 welcomed Fleming to their ranks. Dr. Jeremy Raley, superintendent of Schools, congratulated Fleming and presented him with a Bulldogs shirt and CTE cap to welcome him to Team Goochland.

Dr, Jeremy Raley presents Vern Fleming with Bulldog shirt and CTE hat. He is now a member of Team Goochland!

Fleming’s skill and experience as a soldier, executive, community volunteer, and a parent will bring new perspectives to the school board as it continues the positive momentum to  maximize the potential of every learner.