Atlanta Board of Education |
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Chair | Erika Mitchell |
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Vice-Chair | Jennifer McDonald |
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| Seats | 9 seats:
6 district seats
3 at-large seats |
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Length of term | four-year term
Chair and Vice-Chair elected by board every two years |
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| Salary | $22,500 |
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Last general election | Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023 |
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Next general election | 2025 |
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| Atlanta Board of Education |
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]
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
- 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
Board 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]
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