5.11 Atlanta Board of Education Calls Meeting Today to Finalize Superintendent Appointment for Atlanta Public Schools Virtual Press Conference to Follow Meeting

MEDIA CONTACT:  

Pierre Gaither

Executive Administrator, Atlanta Board of Education   

404-802-2249 

Pierre.gaither@atlanta.k.12.ga.us  

(ATLANTA, May 11, 2020)

WHAT:  The Atlanta Board of Education has called a special meeting for Monday, May 11, 2020 at 5 p.m., to take action on the appointment of Dr. Lisa Herring as the school district’s new superintendent. The Board will convene for an executive session during the meeting immediately followed by the board vote.  

 

A virtual press conference will follow the meeting. with Dr. Herring, APS Board Chair Jason Esteves and Board Vice Chair Eshè Collins. Please RSVP to Pierre Gaither (contact below). 

 

WHEN:  Monday, May 11 at 5 p.m. 

 

Meeting Site:                         https://www.facebook.com/apsboard/       

Press Conference Site:              https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85607069627   

 

CONTACT:   Pierre Gaither, Executive Administrator, Atlanta Board of Education                                                    Pierre.Gaither@atlanta.k.12.ga.us | 404-802-2249 

  

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