Jessie Thompson, a Volusia County School member who stepped down as chair, vowed all students must graduate with skills and knowledge to succeed.

After comparing Deltona High School diplomas to 'participation trophies,' a Volusia County School Board member has relinquished her role as chair.

Embattled Volusia County School Board member Jessie Thompson said Wednesday she will not resign from the board after a vow by ...

Volusia School Board member Jessie Thompson has stepped down as chair.In an email, a district spokesperson said:Sign up for our Newsletters"Mrs. Jessie Thompson, who represents District 3 on the ...

The Volusia County School Board started 2025 by reinstalling its board chair from 2023 and 2024 following the short-lived term of Jessie Thompson.

Volusia County School Board member Jessie Thompson, right, listens to Superintendent Carmen Balgobin at an event at Tomoka Elementary School in Ormond Beach last November. Thompson has resigned as ...

Volusia County School Board Member Jessie Thompson has stepped down from her position as chair. Board Member Jamie Haynes was ...

Haynes will replace Jessie Thompson, who stepped down from the position last week after backlash from remarks she made during ...

Volusia County School Board Chairwoman Jessie Thompson stepped down after criticizing district students in a public panel. Thompson's remarks, including not trusting some students to fill her gas tank ...

Note: This story was revised to correct board member Jessie Thompson's vote on vice chair. In its first meeting of 2025, the Volusia County School Board's first order of business was selecting a ...