On Saturday, August 8, 2026, the public heard directly from 5 of the 7 candidates running for three Volusia School Board seats. Hear directly from the candidates seeking to serve our community's students, families, educators, and schools. The video link provides insight into what the candidates have to say about your schools and what they plan for the next four years. Three school board seats are open; all are contested.

Listen here: Volusia County School Board Candidates Forum

Pictured Top L-R: Jamie Michele Haynes, Jaclyn Carrell, Brenda Beery; Bottom L-R: Jessie Thompson, Grace Kellermeier, Ruben Colon, Dean Condon.