School Board Members

The Essex County School Board

The Essex County School Board and the Essex County Board of Supervisors are committed to supporting high‑quality educational services for all children in Essex County. School Board members are elected to four‑year terms.

Regular School Board meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m., with work sessions scheduled for the fourth Monday at 7 p.m. Meetings take place at the School Board Office, 109 N. Cross Street, Tappahannock, and are open to the public.

 School Board Members:

  • Jaime Gomes, Chair, Greater Tappahannock District

  • Roger 'Butch' Gross, Vice Chair, At-Large District

  • Garlyn Bundy, Member, North District

  • Christopher Hundley, Member, South District

  • Charmaine Young-Waddy, Member, Central District

  • Sharon Saunders, Clerk of the Board

Jaime Gomes

Jaime Gomes, Chair

Tappahannock District

Term: 1/1/2026-12/31/2029

Contact:  Jaime Gomes

Roger Gross

Roger 'Butch' Gross, Vice Chair

At-Large District

Term: 1/1/2026-12/31/2029

Contact: Roger 'Butch' Gross

 Garlyn Bundy

 Garlyn Bundy

North District

Term: 1/1/2026-12/31/2029

Contact: Garlyn Bundy

Christopher Hundley

Christopher Hundley

South District

Term: 1/1/2024-12/31/2027

Contact: Christopher Hundley

Charmaine Young-Waddy

Charmaine Young-Waddy

Central District

Term: 1/1/2026-12/31/2027

Contact: Charmaine Young-Waddy

Sharon Saunders

Sharon Saunders

Clerk of the Board

Contact: Sharon Saunders

(804) 443-4366

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