3rd Incumbent Files In Concord School Board Race; District C Challenge Emerges

CONCORD, NH — A third incumbent has decided to run for reelection to the SAU 8 Concord Board of Education.

Dave Parker, who represents District B, or Wards 5, 6, and 7, filed to run for reelection on Tuesday. He joins Jim Richards of District A and Virginia Cannon of District C, 2022's two other incumbents, in deciding to run again.

"My agenda is to serve the community by overseeing the school district's decisions and provide leadership whenever possible," Parker, who also runs Parker Academy, said in an email.

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Cannon will have a challenge this year, though.

Sarah Robinson filed on Tuesday to be a candidate for the District C the seat, saying she was running to serve the community and help shape policies in the district — in an effort to ensure students receive a high-quality education and supportive learning environment.

“After serving many years on school board and district committees, this is a good opportunity to work more closely on supporting our public schools,” she said. “Our schools are the heart of our community, and I am eager to run and help keep them strong. My background in public education and racial justice is a good fit for the types of challenges facing our schools.”

According to information online, Robinson previously owned a personal chef service, Forever Feasting. She also organizes the Concord chapter of SURJ (Showing Up For Racial Justice). Robinson also works as the education justice campaign director for Granite State Progress, according to her LinkedIn account. For two years, she worked for Reaching Higher NH, a 501(c)3 public education resource.

Signup Information

Signups for the District A, B, and C seats will end at 5 p.m. on Sept. 19. Filing is held at the Concord School District office at 38 Liberty St. The filing fee is $5.

District A covers Wards 1, 2, 3, and 4; District B is Wards 5, 6, and 7; with Wards 8, 9, and 10 represented by District C.

Candidates elected on Nov. 8 will begin their terms on Jan. 1, 2023, and serve for three years. The term for each ends on Dec. 31.

Questions about running can be directed to Patrick Taylor, the school district clerk, at ptaylor@sau8.org.

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