Del. Saxman co-chairing McDonnell education transition team

Del. Chris Saxman (R-20th House) may be retiring from the General Assembly but he won't be idle. He is already busy at work co-chairing Gov.-elect Bob McDonnell's transition K-12 education team.

Waynesboro News Virginian political reporter Bob Stuart caught up with Del. Saxman and wrote:

Saxman, R-Staunton, said he and former Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction Bill Bosher will spend the next month reviewing personnel, programs and criteria at the Virginia Department of Education before issuing a report to McDonnell on Jan. 4.

Saxman said his review could entail how to work on McDonnell’s plan for additional charter schools in a time of lean state budgets.

“It’s quite an honor and a privilege to take on a transition area like K-12 education,’’ said Saxman, who has been a strong proponent of school choice during his four terms in the state House.

Saxman also said serving on the transition team would offer him an opportunity to “see how the executive branch works.”

So what are the plans for the Saxman household now that the good Delegate will not be in Richmond during the entire General Assembly? According to the NV:

In addition to spending more time with his family, Saxman said he would continue to advance conservative causes and work for school choice.