Mississippi Board of Education
The Mississippi Board of Education is comprised of nine members who are appointed as prescribed by the Constitution of the State of Mississippi. The Board appoints the State Superintendent of Education, sets public education policy and oversees the Mississippi Department of Education.
Membership
Section 203 of the Mississippi Constitution was amended to reflect as of July 1, 1984 the Mississippi Governor shall appoint one (1) member from Mississippi's Northern Supreme Court District, one (1) member from Mississippi's Central Supreme Court District, one (1) member from Mississippi's Southern Supreme Court District, one (1) member who is employed as a school administrator, and one (1) member who is employed as a public school teacher. Additionally, the Lieutenant Governor shall appoint two (2) members at-large, and the Speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives shall appoint two (2) members at-large.
Educational Priorities and Board Mission
In its policy-making capacity, the Board of Education has a vision, mission and set of goals. To further its efforts to create a world-class education system, the Board has also published its legislative priorities for the 2012 legislative year. You can view the board's legislative priorities here.
Current Board Members
Mr. Charles McClelland, Chair
Term expires July, 2019
At-Large Representative
6252 Winthrop Circle
Jackson, MS 39206
Ph: 601-366-9499
Dr. O. Wayne Gann, Vice-Chair
Term expires July, 2015
At-Large Representative
109 Dunbar Avenue
Corinth, MS 38834
Home: 662-287-4672
Fax: 662-286-1885
Mr. William Harold Jones
Term expires July, 2017
At-Large Representative
P. O. Box 282
Petal, MS 39465
Office: 601-545-8324
Fax: 601-545-8389
Mrs. Kami Bumgarner
Term expires July, 2018
Teacher Representative
Madison Middle School
1365 Mannsdale Road
Madison, MS 39110
Office: 601-605-4171
Mr. Howell “Hal” N. Gage
Term expires July, 2016
1st Supreme Court District Representative
Riverhills Bank
1400 Hwy. 61 North Bypass
Vicksburg, MS 39183
Office: 601-661-7308
Fax: 601-636-6339
Mr. Claude Hartley
Term expires July, 2012
3rd Supreme Court Representative
4437 Ridgeway Drive
Belden, MS 38826
Home: 662-842-8166
Fax: 662-844-3692
Dr. John R. Kelly
Term expires July, 2020
2nd Supreme Court Representative
City of Gulfport
P.O. Box 1780
Gulfport, MS 39502
Office: 228-868-5770
Dr. Sue Matheson
Term expires July, 2014
School Administrator Member
Pass Christian Public School District
6457 Kiln Delisle Road
Pass Christian, MS 39571
Office: 228-255-6200
Mrs. Martha “Jackie” Murphy
Term expires July, 2013
At-Large Representative
57 CR 8050
Rienzi, MS 38865
Ph: 662-728-6904
Dr. Tom Burnham
State Superintendent of Education
Mississippi Department of Education
P.O. Box 771
Jackson, MS 39205
Office: 601-359-1750
Fax: 601-359-3242