The Atlanta Board of Education is the governing body of Atlanta Public Schools. The board has nine members: six are elected by geographical districts and three are elected citywide. All serve four-year terms.[1]
Atlanta Board of Education | |
|---|---|
| Leadership | |
Chair | Erika Mitchell |
Vice-Chair | Jennifer McDonald |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 9 seats: 6 district seats 3 at-large seats |
Length of term | four-year term Chair and Vice-Chair elected by board every two years |
| Salary | $22,500 |
| Elections | |
Last general election | Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023 |
Next general election | 2025 |
| Website | |
| Atlanta Board of Education | |
While the board establishes and approves policies that govern the school system, the day-to-day administration of the school district is the responsibility of the Superintendent, who is appointed by the board.[1]
Members
edit- Katie Howard (District 1)
- Arreta L. Baldon (District 2)
- Ken Zeff (District 3)
- Jennifer McDonald (District 4 and Vice Chair)
- Erika Y. Mitchell (District 5 and Board Chair)
- Eshe' P. Collins (District 6)
- Alfred “Shivy” Brooks (at-large, Seat 7)
- Cynthia Briscoe Brown (at-large, Seat 8)
- Jessica Johnson (at-large, Seat 9)
Compensation
editBoard members are paid an annual salary of $22,500 ($24,500 for the Chair and $23,500 for the Vice Chair). Compensation increased to $22,500 ($24,500 for the Chair and $23,500 for the Vice Chair) on January 1, 2022.[2]
Notable former members
edit- Leland James O'Callaghan, president of the Atlanta Board of Education from 1959 to 1961
- Benjamin Mays, former president of the Atlanta Board of Education and Morehouse College
- Eugene Mitchell, former president of the Atlanta Board of Education
References
edit- ^ a b "Board of Education / Meet the Board". www.atlantapublicschools.us/. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
- ^ "Board Member Salaries and Compensation". Atlanta Public Schools eGovernance System. Retrieved 23 July 2021.