Medford Announces Re-Election Bid For York School Board

By Amber Lester Kennedy Tuesday, March 01, 2011

Mark Medford

Medford, who works as the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) Coordinator for the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office, has served on the board since 2000. He served as Vice-Chair in 2003, 2004 and 2009, and has served as Board Chair in 2005, 2006, 2010 and currently.

“I have spent over 20 years working in all of our schools as a D.A.R.E. Officer. I understand the needs of our staff, students and the community,” he said in a press release. “I have always been dedicated to quality in public education and the children of York County.”

York, a lifelong resident of the county and graduate of county schools, has two children enrolled in York County schools.

In his re-election announcement, he highlighted some of the board’s accomplishments during his service: all schools achieved state accreditation and the division met 25 of 29 Adequate Yearly Progress benchmarks; implemented systems to disseminate information to the community, including Connect-Ed and Ed-Line; developed a Virtual High School Program; completed comprehensive safety and security initiatives and more.

“I feel great about what I have been able to contribute as a School Board member,” he said. “Many of our division’s goals have been reached. But as many people know, public education is an ever-changing target. There is still a lot of work to be done as a school board member.”