This job application is for newly elected School Board members only. Completion of this application is required for all new Board members. Please feel free to contact Human Resources at 390-2544 with any questions.
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.
Salary
Board Member salaries are governed by Florida Statute 1001.395. Below is the section of our Policy Handbook which addresses this issue. Current board member salary is $39,500 annually.
SALARY OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS 2.24
As provided by section 1001.395, Florda Statutes, 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; NOVEMBER 1, 2011
FORMERLY: BDA
Time Commitment
Board Members attend:
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Regular monthly Board Meetings
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Workshops
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State and national conferences
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Visit schools throughout the District
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Various local civic functions
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Serve on Board subcommittees
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Serve in a quasi-judical capacity on such items as grievences, expulsions and employee discipline.
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Meetings and functions conducted by organizations throughout the City such as the Chamber of Commerce, Value Adjustment Board, District PTA, District Advisory Council, Joint Planning Commission, School Health Advisory Council, Florida School Board Association, National School Boards Associations, etc.
Board Terms
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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