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What it Means to be a Board Member

 

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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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:

  • Regular monthly Board Meetings

  • Workshops

  • State and national conferences

  • Visit schools throughout the District

  • Attend various local civic functions

  • Serve on Board subcommittees

  • 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 Cheryl Grymes – November 2012 – November 2016
District 2 – The Honorable Fred "Fel" Lee – November 2010 – November 2014
District 3 – The Honorable Ashley Smith Juarez – November 2012 – November 2016
District 4 – The Honorable Paula D. Wright – November 2010 – November 2014
District 5 – The Honorable Constance S. Hall – November 2012 – November 2016
District 6 – The Honorable Becki Couch – November 2010 - November 2014
District 7 – The Honorable Jason Fischer – November 2012 - November 2016

All terms are for 4 years. 

Please contact the Duval County Elections Office for information on how to run for the School Board.

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