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Virginia Beach City Public Schools Mission Statement
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Mrs.
Rita Sweet Bellitto At-Large
William J. "Bill" Brunke, IV District 7 - Princess Anne
Mr. Todd C. Davidson At-Large
Mrs.
Emma L. "Em" Davis District 5 - Lynnhaven
Mrs. Patricia "Pat" Edmonson District 6 - Beach
Mr.
Daniel D. "Dan" Edwards District 1 - Centerville
Mr.
Edward "Ed" Fissinger, Sr. At-Large
Mr.
Dan R. Lowe District 4 - Bayside
Ms.
Sandra Smith-Jones District 2 - Kempsville
Mr.
Michael W. Stewart District 3 - Rose Hall
Mrs.
Carolyn D. Weems At-Large

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