NewsAtlanta School Board Has Appointed A New APS Superintendent

Atlanta School Board Has Appointed A New APS Superintendent

Bryan Johnson will take over as superintendent for Atlanta Public Schools.

The Atlanta Board of Education has unanimously voted for Bryan Johnson to become the superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools (APS). The board made the decision during a meeting on July 8.

Of his appointment, he referenced his new city as a “destination job” as he begins this new opportunity.

“Atlanta is a destination job, and I look forward to working collaboratively with the Board to ensure our students are prepared for their future,” Johnson said. “The town halls afforded me an initial opportunity to hear about areas of opportunity directly from the community and staff.”

He continued, “We look forward to working with teachers, leaders, staff and our community as we lean into areas such as literacy, special education, math and college and career preparation to ensure our students graduate poised to thrive. Together, we will make Atlanta Public Schools one of the best urban school districts in the country.”

“This is an exciting day for APS as we welcome Dr. Johnson into our community,” stated ABOE Board Chairperson Erika Y. Mitchell. “I would like to thank my fellow board members for their dedication and persistence throughout the superintendent search process. I also want to extend my gratitude to Dr. Danielle Battle for her leadership and partnership as we transition to Dr. Bryan Johnson.”

Mitchell continued, stating that all parties “remain committed” to the student’s quality of education during this time.

She added, “After two weeks of community engagement, Dr. Johnson and the Board have had the opportunity to listen, learn, and understand what’s important to our parents, students, APS staff, and community stakeholders. We remain committed to prioritizing our students during this leadership transition.”

Johnson will officially begin leading APS on August 5. In the meantime, interim superintendent Dr. Danielle Battle will help him transition into the role.

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Source: Black Enterprise

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