The Board of Public Education, an elected body, is the policy-making branch of the school district's administration.

The Board President is elected county-wide for a four year term. Eight board members, representing geographic districts coinciding with those of the Chatham County Commission, are also elected to four-year terms.

The Board appoints the Superintendent of Schools, who is charged with implementing board policy and providing guiding stewardship for day-to-day administration of the school district.

All 2010 Board Meetings will be held at the Whitney Administrative Complex (2 Laura Street) on the following dates:

January 13, 2010
February 3, 2010
March 3, 2010
April 7, 2010
May 5, 2010
June 2, 2010
July 7, 2010
August 4, 2010
September 8, 2010
October 6, 2010
November 3, 2010
December 8, 2010

Meeting Times are:

Executive Session normally at 11:30 AM
Informal Session 1:00 PM
Regular Meeting 3:00 PM

Executive Sessions are closed to the public for the purpose of discussing personnel and legal matters or the acquisition of real estate. *Times may be changed for these meetings so it would be best to check with the Communications Department prior to the meeting. Informal Sessions are not held sometimes and/or there may be a time change for them. It is best to check with the Communications Department (395-1024) or the Board Office (395-5534).