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Board of Education
The Barrow County Board of Education is the governing body of the Barrow County School System. The primary role of the Board is the legislation of the school system policies, which are executed under the direction of the school superintendent.
Meet Your Board Member
Kirsten Bradford
District 1
Jared Callaway
District 5
Dr. Darlene Carey
District 6
Holt Etheridge
District 2
Kayla Hendrix
District 7 At-Large
Beverly Kelley
District 4
Renee Lord
District 8 At-Large
Paige Maddox
District 9 At-Large | Board Vice Chair
Lisa Maloof
District 3 | Board Chair
Each of the nine members are elected and serve a staggered four-year term; six members are elected by district and three members are at-large seats. Board of Education meetings are typically held the first Tuesday of each month beginning at 6 p.m. in the Board Room of the Professional Development Center Building located at 179 West Athens Street in Winder. Board work sessions are typically held the last Tuesday of every month.
Request to Appear before the Board
To request to appear before the Barrow County Board of Education, this form must be filled out completely and submitted to the Superintendent's Office no later than 24 hours prior to the regularly scheduled Board of Education Meeting.
Barrow County Board of Education Strategic Goals
To "ensure an exceptional education that leads each student to become a high achieving and responsible citizen," the Barrow County Board of Education has adopted these strategic goals for the Barrow County School System:
- Engage All Stakeholders
- Ensure High Academic Achievement for All Students
- Ensure a Safe and Conducive Learning Environment
BOE News
The Board of Education has voted to authorize the immediate purchase of the OpenGate Weapons Detection System to be installed in our three high schools starting as early as next week.
The Barrow County Board of Education has called a meeting to discuss in Executive Session immediate school safety enhancement options. The meeting will be Jan. 9 at 4 p.m. at the Central Office.
The Barrow County Board of Education votes on intention to opt out of Georgia House Bill 581, the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead exemption.
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