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Updated: Loudoun group files petition to remove Sheridan from school board

Times-Mirror Staff Report Nov 9, 2021 Updated 6 hrs ago

A group of Loudoun residents seeking the ouster of five school board members filed a petition with the Loudoun County Circuit Court on Tuesday to have Chair Brenda Sheridan of the Sterling District removed from office, according to a press release issued that day.

Ian Prior, executive director of Fight for Schools — the organization behind the effort — said the group has collected 1,217 signatures from Sterling residents calling for Sheridan’s removal.

Prior said the reasons behind the effort to remove Sheridan are neglect of duty, misuse of office and incompetence in the performance of her duties.

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The filing includes allegations that Sheridan limited the First Amendment rights of speakers and listeners by shutting down public comments at board meetings and implementing rules to curb speakers based on their viewpoint.

Fight for Schools volunteers collected the 1,217 signatures over the course of 13 days, according to the press release.

Fight for Schools is seeking the removal of three other school board members: Ian Serotkin of the Blue Ridge District, At-Large member Denise Corbo and Algonkian District member Atoosa Reaser.

Former Leesburg District member Beth Barts resigned on Nov. 2, amid Fight for Schools' effort to recall her from her post. She cited threats against her and her family as the reason for her resignation.

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