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Board appoints Shirley Chesser interim superintendent through June 30, 2026 at $230,000 base salary
Summary
The Rockdale County Board of Education voted 7-0 to appoint Shirley Chesser as superintendent from April 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, at a base salary of $230,000 subject to final contract approval following an executive session.
After an executive session to discuss personnel, the Rockdale County Board of Education appointed Shirley Chesser as superintendent for an interim term beginning April 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
Board Chair called for the motion to appoint Chesser “from 04/01/2025 to 06/30/2026 at a base salary of $230,000 subject to final approval of the contract.” Board member Justin moved the appointment and Heather seconded. The motion passed unanimously by a 7 to 0 vote in open session.
The appointment followed the board’s earlier vote to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters. No additional contract details were shared at the meeting beyond the base salary and effective dates; the contract remains subject to final approval.
Formal action recorded at the meeting requires staff to complete any outstanding contract paperwork and implement the personnel change according to the district’s human-resources processes.
