Atlanta Board of Education

Atlanta Board of Education
Leadership
Chair
Erika Mitchell
Vice-Chair
Jennifer McDonald
Structure
Seats9 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

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]

Notable former members

References

  1. ^ a b "Board of Education / Meet the Board". www.atlantapublicschools.us/. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
  2. ^ "Board Member Salaries and Compensation". Atlanta Public Schools eGovernance System. Retrieved 23 July 2021.