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 2023.

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.

Victor D. Shandor, Ed.D.
Division Superintendent
757-898-0310
@ShandorVictor

The School Board appointed Victor Shandor, Ed.D, as the division's ninth superintendent in August 2014. Under his leadership, YCSD was recognized as one of Virginia's first "School Divisions of Innovation" for implementing effective instructional practices and school structures designed to improve learning, promote college and career readiness, and good citizenship.

Over the last 10 years, York County's on-time graduation rate has consistently exceeded the state average by more than five percent, reaching 98 percent in 2023. Additionally, more than 64 percent of YCSD graduates earn Advanced Studies Diplomas, which exceeds the state average by approximately 13 percent.

Dr. Shandor has championed the Career Connection program, building strong community and business ties to introduce students to current and emerging industries, so they can investigate potential career paths based on their individual interests and skills.

His commitment to developing highly effective talent led to the creation of the L.E.A.D. program, to develop and retain emerging leaders. Currently, more than half of the division's school and division level administrators are YCSD staff who have earned promotions under Dr. Shandor's leadership.

During his tenure, Dr. Shandor has worked closely with the School Board, county administrator, and Board of Supervisors to develop annual operating budgets that place a priority on instruction and learning, retention and recruitment, and safety. He has overseen nearly $122 million in capital improvements, ensuring that schools are safe and modernized.

During times of crisis, Dr. Shandor effectively managed the Grafton Complex closure due to a fire and led the division through the COVID-19 pandemic, maintaining health and safety standards that national seminars and publications have recognized.

Dr. Shandor actively participates in the community, serving on various educational and regional committees. His roles include positions with the Virginia Association of School Superintendents and an appointment by Governor Younkin to The Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children.

Dr. Shandor holds a bachelor's degree from California University in Pennsylvania, a master's degree from Old Dominion University, an education specialist degree from George Washington University, and a doctorate in educational leadership from Wingate University. He and his wife Melissa have three children.

Division Leadership

	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 Information Technology Maintenance Student Services Transportation
	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 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. 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.