The Dahlgren School Board has announced that an election will be held on June 6 to fill four vacancies on the Board. School Board members are actively involved military community members who demonstrate interest in one of the most vital aspects of our American way of life - the education of our young people.
Any adult living on Dahlgren Naval Base can enter the election. To be a candidate, each person seeking office must pick up the official “School Board Candidate Petition” from the Principal’s Office at Dahlgren School. The completed petition, with the signature of one eligible voter, must be returned to the Principal’s office by May 8 for names to be placed on the official ballot.
School Board members are elected by parents of children attending school at Dahlgren and serve for a two-year term of office, but a two-year commitment is NOT required. Two of these School Board seats are for two-year terms (SY 13-14 and SY 14-15), and two seats will fill the remaining year of two-year terms which were vacated early (SY 13-14 only).
The School Board members play an important role by being the voice of the community and serving in an advisory role to the District Superintendent. We encourage you to play a greater role in your community by running for election as a school board member. Pick up a “Candidate Petition” package at the Principal’s office, complete the petition, and return it before the suspense date.
Please call the District Superintendent’s office at 703-630-7012 if there are any questions.