Leadership


School Board

The York County School Division is governed by an elected School Board comprising five members, one from each of the county's five election districts. Elections are held every four years, with the next election taking place in November 2027.

Board member contact information and board meeting schedules are available on the School Board webpage.

Administration

The division superintendent is responsible for the direction, leadership, and coordination of students and staff in their efforts to reach educational goals adopted by the School Board.

James Carroll, Ed.D.

James Carroll, Ed.D.
Interim Division Superintendent

757-898-0310

Dr. Carroll has served the York County School Division since 2014, first as Chief Human Resources Officer and later as Chief Operations Officer. His leadership has guided key initiatives in student safety, employee recruitment and retention, capital improvements, and operational efficiency.

Dr. Carroll has 35 years of total experience in public education starting his career as a substitute teacher, middle school special education teacher, and then high school social studies teacher before moving into school administration. He served school divisions in Florida and North Carolina as an assistant principal and principal before joining YCSD.

Division Leadership


James Carroll, Ed.D. James Carroll, Ed.D.
Chief Operations Officer

757-898-0466

As chief operations officer, Dr. James Carroll provides leadership and oversight over the following areas:

  • Capital Projects* (reports to Chief Financial Officer)
  • Information Technology* (reports to Chief Academic Officer)
  • Maintenance & Facilities* (reports to Chief Financial Officer)
  • Safety & Security
  • Student Services* (reports to Chief Human Resources Officer)
  • Transportation

*While serving as interim division superintendent, the indicated areas have been temporarily reassigned to other staff members.

Candi Skinner Candi Skinner, Ed.D.
Chief Academic Officer

757-898-0366

As chief academic officer, Dr. Candi Skinner provides leadership and oversight over the following areas:

  • Academic Programs
  • Curriculum & Instruction
  • Elementary Instruction
  • Secondary Instruction
  • Special Education
Bill Bowen Bill Bowen
Chief Financial Officer

757-898-0449

As chief financial officer, Bill Bowen provides leadership and oversight over the following areas:

  • Accounting
  • Budget
  • Payroll
  • Purchasing
  • Risk Management
David Reitz, Ed.D. David Reitz, Ed.D.
Chief Human Resources Officer

757-898-0349

As chief human resources officer, Dr. David Reitz oversees the school division's efforts at building and retaining exceptional employees. He supervises staff devoted to:

  • Benefits
  • Compensation
  • Licensure
  • Recruitment & Retention
  • Staffing

For a listing of school board office personnel, visit our administrative directory. For a list of school principals and assistant principals, visit our school administrator directory. Download a printable version of our adminstrative and school administrative directory.


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