Roanoke opens applications for two school board seats with March 10 deadline

The City of Roanoke posted on February 23, 2026 that applications are open for two upcoming School Board vacancies, with three-year terms beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2029.

City information said applications were due by March 10 at 5:00 p.m. through the City Clerk's Office and noted that one incumbent trustee is not eligible for reappointment.

For Roanoke Valley families and school communities, the opening signals a governance transition window that can shape district-level policy and oversight heading into the 2026-27 school year.

Officials also directed residents to published trustee responsibilities and contact channels so applicants could review expectations before filing.

Source: Reporting based on City of Roanoke News Flash listing "Applications Open for Two Upcoming School Board Vacancies" (posted February 23, 2026), on the city's News Flash feed, Roanoke News Flash.