VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach School Board member Staci Martin is stepping down from her position for family matters.
In an email to 13News Now, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) confirmed Martin's resignation is effective Feb. 14.
Martin announced her resignation on Facebook Wednesday morning, noting that she made her decision for personal reasons.
"Now that it is official, I have resigned from School Board effective February 14 so I can focus on my family and my full-time job. Both my mom (who lives with me) and my husband are facing serious health challenges. I’ve learned so much and will forever cherish the time I served our vibrant community on school board," she wrote.
Martin, who has lived in Virginia Beach for more than 20 years, was first elected as a District 4 member in November 2022 and assumed her role in January 2023. Her term was expected to end in 2026, according to VBCPS' website.
VBCPS has not said when Martin's position will be filled or who will take over.
