On Election Day (November 7, 2023) voters must vote at their assigned polling location.
UPDATE: Polls in the City of Atlanta will close at 7:00pm!
SCHOOL BOARD
WHAT DOES THE SCHOOL BOARD DO?
The Atlanta Board of Education (school board) establishes and approves the policies that govern the Atlanta Public Schools. The board also appoints the superintendent who oversees the system’s day-to-day operations.
Who’s on the school board?
The Board consists of nine members, representing 6 geographical districts and 3 “at-large” seats. Members serve a 4-year term.
November 7, 2023 General Election
Note: The 2023 election is the first staggered-term election for the Atlanta Board of Education with only odd seats (District 1, District 3, District 5, At-Large Seat 7, and At-Large Seat 9) being elected. Even seats (2, 4, 6, and 8) will be voted on again in 2025.
District Seats
District seats are only elected by voters in the respective district.
Click on a candidate’s photo or name to see their answers to CCI’s questionnaire.
Click on a candidate's photo or name to see their answers to CCI's questionnaire.
At-Large Seats
At-large seats are elected by all voters citywide, but candidates have to reside in a group of two School Board districts.
Seat 7 – School Board Districts 1 & 2 (City Council Districts 1-4)
Seat 8 – School Board Districts 3 & 4 (City Council Districts 5-8) [not being elected in 2023]
Seat 9 – School Board Districts 5 & 6 (City Council Districts 9-12)
Click on a candidate's photo or name to see their answers to CCI's questionnaire.
