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{{Infobox legislature|name=Atlanta Board of Education|coa_pic=|leader1= |
{{Infobox legislature|name=Atlanta Board of Education|coa_pic=|leader1=Erika Mitchell|leader1_type=Chair|leader2=Jennifer McDonald|leader2_type=Vice-Chair|seats=9 seats: <br /> 6 district seats <br /> 3 at-large seats|term_length=four-year term <br /> Chair and Vice-Chair elected by board every two years|salary=$22,500|last_election3=Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023|next_election3= 2025|website={{URL | 1= https://www.atlantapublicschools.us/Page/17672 | 2=Atlanta Board of Education}}}} |
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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.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url= |
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.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url= https://www.atlantapublicschools.us/domain/11326 |title=Board of Education / Meet the Board|website= www.atlantapublicschools.us/ |access-date=2024-11-12}}</ref> |
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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.<ref name=":0" / |
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.<ref name=":0" /> |
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==Members== |
==Members== |
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* Katie Howard (District 1) |
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* Arreta L. Baldon (District 2) |
* Arreta L. Baldon (District 2) |
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* Ken Zeff (District 3) |
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* Jennifer McDonald (District 4 and Vice Chair) |
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* Erika Y. Mitchell (District 5) |
* Erika Y. Mitchell (District 5 and Board Chair) |
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* Eshe' P. Collins (District 6 |
* Eshe' P. Collins (District 6) |
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* Alfred “Shivy” Brooks (at-large, Seat 7) |
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* Cynthia Briscoe Brown (at-large, Seat 8) |
* Cynthia Briscoe Brown (at-large, Seat 8) |
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* Jessica Johnson (at-large, Seat 9) |
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==Compensation== |
==Compensation== |
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Board members are paid an annual salary of $ |
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.<ref>{{cite web |title=Board Member Salaries and Compensation |url=http://go.boarddocs.com/ga/aps/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=C3LLFA56073F |website=Atlanta Public Schools eGovernance System |access-date=23 July 2021}}</ref> |
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== Notable former members == |
== Notable former members == |
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* [[Leland James O'Callaghan]], president of the Atlanta Board of Education from 1959 to 1961 |
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* [[Benjamin Mays]], former president of the Atlanta Board of Education and [[Morehouse College]] |
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* [[Eugene Mitchell]], former president of the Atlanta Board of Education |
* [[Eugene Mitchell]], former president of the Atlanta Board of Education |
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Latest revision as of 01:57, 13 November 2024
Atlanta Board of Education | |
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| 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 | |
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
[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
[edit]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
[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.