Donna Sargent has been a resident of Richmond for over 25 years and has been actively involved with the Richmond School District since 1991. Donna believes passionately a strong, democratic society needs a strong, vibrant and respected public education system. Donna believes that investments in public education are essential to secure future economic prosperity and create our community’s leaders of tomorrow.
Donna has been a dedicated advocate and has worked tirelessly to ensure such a system. She believes working very closely through meaningful involvement with stakeholder partners is the key to that success.
Completing her third term as a School Trustee, Donna is currently the Chairperson of the Board of Education. Her extensive track record has given her a reputation of being a hard working, principle-centered and trustworthy team player. Some of her involvement includes Chairperson of the Personnel and Finance Committee, Chairperson of the Council Board Liaison Committee, Special Purpose Task Force on Land Issues, Career Development Advisory Committee, City of Richmond’s Sister City Committee, Richmond Substance Abuse Task Force, Traffic Safety Advisory Committee, Richmond District Parents Association President/Vice President to name just a few.
Donna’s voice of reason and common sense approach helps her bring the community voice to the Board table. She believes more than ever the Richmond School District needs knowledgeable, passionate, caring leaders that will work hard for the students of Richmond.
Donna has been married for 27 years and has two children Jenny and Greg.
