Jackson Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. announced yesterday that he is forming a diverse transition committee to "examine the organization and policies of the Jackson Public School District," according to a release from the city.
The committee's primary goal will be to assist Johnson in identifying and finding the qualities, skills, characteristics, and understanding that potential school board candidates must possess in order to be effective board members. The committee will not offer up a list of candidates, but will come up with " findings, analyses, and suggestions" for the role of a JPS board member, and a profile of potential members.
"Jackson School Board appointees serve a vital role in shaping the policies and direction of our school district," Johnson said in the release. "We need to carefully choose individuals who are not only willing and able to serve, but who understand the importance of serving our young people and the district. The transition committee will provide a good benchmark for possible appointees."
The transition committee members are:
Louis Wright – former School Board Member – Committee Chair
Carolyn Davis – 10th Grader at Callaway High School
Kevin Green – President Jackson Council Parent Teacher Association / PTSA
Bergie Jones – President of the Jackson Federation of Teachers
John Pitts – Insurance Agent, South Jackson Resident
Darien Spann – Jackson Association of Educators President
Susan Womack – Executive Director of Parents for Public Schools of Greater Jackson
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