our school board
What it Means to be a Board Member
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The Duval County School Board consists of 7
members elected by their constituents. They are
the official policy-making body for all
education related issues for the Duval County
Public School System. |
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Things To Consider |
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Coming Soon |
- New Board Member Orientation Handbook
- Broad Handbook
- Hear From Former Board Members
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Salary
The current salary for a Board Member is $37,300.00.
Board Member
salaries are governed by Florida Statute Chapter 145.
Below is the section of our Policy Handbook which
addresses this issue.
CHAPTER 2.00
- SCHOOL BOARD GOVERNANCE AND ORGANIZATION
SALARY OF SCHOOL
BOARD MEMBERS 2.24
Effective upon approval, and continuing the first
regular meeting following the organizational meeting in
November of each year thereafter, the annual salaries of
the Board members shall be
determined or
adjusted as provided by law.
STATUTORY
AUTHORITY: CHAPTER 145, 1001.41, F.S.
LAW(S) IMPLEMENTED: CHAPTER 145, 1001.395, F.S.
HISTORY: ADOPTED: MARCH 1, 2005
REVISION DATE(S): NOVEMBER 10, 2008; OCTOBER 5, 2010
FORMERLY: BDA
Time Commitment
Board Members
attend:
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Regular monthly
Board Meetings
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Workshops
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State and
national conferences
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Visit schools
throughout the District
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Attend various
local civic functions
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Serve on Board
subcommittees
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Attend meetings
and functions conducted by organizations throughout
the City such as the Chamber of Commerce,
Jacksonville Symphony Association, PTA, SAC, DAC,
etc.
Current Board Terms
District 1 – The Honorable Martha Barrett –
October
2009 – November 2012
District 2 – The Honorable Fred "Fel" Lee – November 2010 – November
2014
District 3 – The Honorable W.C. Gentry – November 2008 – November
2012
District 4 – The Honorable Paula D. Wright – November 2010 –
November 2014
District 5 – The Honorable Betty Burney – November 2008 – November
2012*
District 6 – The Honorable Becki Couch – November 2010 -
November 2014
District 7 – The Honorable Tommy Hazouri – November 2006 - November
2012*
All terms are for 4 years.
*On 2nd term
Please contact the Duval County
Elections Office for information on how to run for the
School Board.
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