Tift County Board of Education

The Tift County School System is governed by a seven-member board, elected by the residents of Tift County. The Board holds its regular, monthly meeting at 6 p.m., on the second Thursday of each month.

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Board Meetings (meetings, agendas, minutes)

Board Members

Board members’ terms are for four years. Current members include:

Jonathan Jones

District 7

Jonathan Jones, Chairperson

 jonathan.jones@tiftschools.com

Marilyn Burks

District 1

Marilyn Burks, Vice Chairperson

 marilyn.burks@tiftschools.com

Pat McKinnon

District 2

John Waddell

District 3

Jamie Hill

District 4

Sam Wright

District 5

Rusty Harrelson

District 6

Board of Education Goals:

  • The Board will work towards and maintain "Exemplary" status as outlined by the Georgia School Boards Association.

  • The Board will support the implementation of the Strategic Improvement Plan to ensure high student achievement.

  • The Board will support the implementation of the Strategic Improvement Plan to foster school culture.

  • The Board will support the implementation of the Strategic Improvement Plan to optimize stakeholder engagement.

  • The Board will support the implementation of the Strategic Improvement Plan to promote a high quality workforce.

  • The Board will support the implementation of the Strategic Improvement Plan to develop and maximize operations and efficient use of infrastructure.

  • The Board will support procedures to maintain a strong financial base.