Re-Elect John McCormick for Chesapeake School Board

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Proudly serving the citizens of Chesapeake since 2023 and working to put students, parents, teachers, and taxpayers first. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3.
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Focused on What Matters Most

SAFE SCHOOLS
Keeping (and expanding) trained and armed law enforcement in our schools, strengthening school security, supporting effective discipline, and protecting every student.
My record: helped launch and expand sheriff’s deputies in our elementary schools.

STRONG TEACHERS
Competitive pay, recruiting and retaining great teachers, protecting teacher planning time, and reducing unnecessary burdens.
My record: supported multiple raises and bonuses for teachers and staff, plus more planning time for elementary teachers.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Improving reading and math achievement, putting teachers ahead of excessive screen time, expanding career preparation, and demanding accountability.
My record: every Chesapeake school fully accredited, Distinguished schools up from 7 to 23, and a $20 million state grant for the new Chesapeake Career Academy.

PARENTS & COMMON-SENSE VALUES
Respecting parental involvement, keeping political agendas from interfering with learning, protecting girls’ sports, and maintaining common-sense standards for bathrooms and locker rooms.
My record: supported policies protecting parental rights, student privacy, and fairness in girls’ sports.

Get to Know John

A Record of Results

  • 100% of Chesapeake schools fully accredited for 2026-27

  • Distinguished schools up from 7 to 23 in one year

  • $20 million state grant secured for the Chesapeake Career Academy

  • Sheriff’s deputies added in our elementary schools

  • Bus driver shortage cut by more than half

  • Raises and bonuses for teachers and staff

Deep Roots in Chesapeake

I have called Chesapeake home for more than 30 years, and my wife and I are proud to raise our four children here.

As a father with children in Chesapeake Public Schools, the decisions made by the School Board are personal to me. I serve because every child deserves a safe school, an excellent education, and the opportunity to build a successful future.

I remain committed to listening to families, supporting teachers, protecting taxpayers, and making decisions that put students first.

Experienced Leadership. A Record of Service.

Since being elected to the Chesapeake School Board in 2022, I have worked to provide thoughtful, principled leadership and ensure our schools remain focused on students.

I have consistently advocated for safer schools, strong academics, competitive teacher compensation, expanded career and technical education, parental involvement, transparency, and responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars.

Serving Chesapeake is a privilege. I will continue asking the tough questions, listening to our community, and working to deliver meaningful results for students, families, teachers, and taxpayers.

The Work Continues

Chesapeake Public Schools face important decisions about student safety, academic achievement, teacher recruitment and retention, school facilities, and responsible use of taxpayer dollars.

I am running for re-election to continue providing experienced, principled leadership on the School Board. I will keep asking the tough questions, listening to our community, and working to ensure every decision keeps Chesapeake’s students and families at the center.

I would be honored to earn your support and continue serving Chesapeake for another four years.

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