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.

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.

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)
  • Tolton Pace (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.

Notable former members