Jackson Public Schools
School Board
Board Members
The Jackson Public School District is governed by the Board of Trustees, a dedicated panel representing a cross-section of the city of Jackson.
Each member is appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city council to represent the schools in each of the city's seven wards.
| Photo | Name | City Council Member and Ward | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|
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Barbara T. Hilliard, President |
Brian Grizzell, Ward 4 |
Timberlawn Elementary Van Winkle Elementary |
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Mitch McGuffey, Vice President |
Kevin Parkinson, Ward 7 |
Galloway Elementary Shirley Elementary Walton Elementary Bailey APAC Middle Murrah High |
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Frank Figgers, Member |
Kenneth I. Stokes, Ward 3 |
Johnson Elementary McWillie Elementary Powell Middle Lanier Jr./Sr. High |
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Dr. Jeanne Middleton Hairston, Member |
Vernon Hartley, Ward 5 |
Clausell Elementary Isable Elementary Pecan Park Elementary Blackburn Middle Jim Hill High Provine High |
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Akilah Irvin, Member |
Ashby Foote, Ward 1 |
Boyd Elementary Casey Elementary McLeod Elementary Spann Elementary |
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Lee Scott, Member |
Lashia Brown-Thomas, Ward 6 |
Bates Elementary Key Elementary Oak Forest Elementary Wilkins Elementary Cardozo Middle Peeples Middle Forest Hill High |