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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:

Regular monthly Board Meetings
Workshops
State and national conferences
Visit schools throughout the District
Various local civic functions
Serve on Board subcommittees
Serve in a quasi-judical capacity on such items as grievences, expulsions and employee discipline.
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.