Jackie Payton

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- 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.
- Board of Education members are elected to four-year terms in nonpartisan elections.

Part of the board that governs your county's public school system

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County Board of Education Member

Graham Shirley

Jackie is a school board member. She works at the Burke County Board of Education.

Local Elected Officials - Welcome to Burke County, Georgia

Burke County High School Senior Honors Night, May 11, 2023

Community members join prayer vigil for Burke County coach - WRDW

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