Board of Education Earns Exemplary Honor
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The Jackson County Board of Education has been named an Exemplary Board by the Georgia School Boards Association, the organization announced Monday. The honor marks the second-consecutive year the Jackson County BOE has been named an Exemplary Board.
The Exemplary Honor is the highest recognition bestowed upon a Board of Education by the GSBA, and shows a Board of Education's commitment to continuous improvement, transparency and collaboration, all of which play an integral role in enhancing educational opportunities for every student within the system. The GSBA honors school boards that demonstrate strong governance, helping to foster a positive educational culture and experience that supports student-centered learning and achievement.
The Jackson County Board of Education has approved the construction and opening of two new schools within the system in the past two years; Legacy Knoll Middle School opened in August 2023, and Heroes Elementary School opened in August 2024. This was accomplished without incurring any new debt to the citizens of Jackson County, while also lowering the system's millage rate to its lowest rate in over 20 years.
The Jackson County Board of Education is composed of Chair Beau Hollett, Vice-Chair Lynne Massey-Wheeler, Rob Johnson, Ricky J. Sanders and Melissa Mullen.