Roger Moss Jr.

- The Board of Education runs the public school system. The Board of Education is entirely independent from the rest of the county government.
- Board of Education members work together to make school policy, set the budget, and appoint the superintendent to run the schools day to day.
- In addition to the typical responsibilities of a Board of Education Member, a Board of Education President also oversees meetings, moderates board panels, and makes sure progress is made toward the Board’s overall goals.
- Board of Education members are elected to four-year terms in nonpartisan elections.

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Roger is currently the president of the Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education. He was first elected in 2022 and is currently serving his first term.

Supports providing transportation for all students.

Reduced funding for the central office by $12.

Secured funding to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students.

As of March 11, 2026, Roger Moss Jr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Partnered with Savannah Mayor Van Johnson to increase attendance and reduce truancy.