Atlanta Public Schools officials extend their search for superintendent

Erika Mitchell (middle) and other members of the Atlanta Board of Education take their oath on Monday, January 8th, 2024. (Juma Sei/WABE)

As chair of the Atlanta Board of Education, Erika Mitchell sees her job clearly. The same goes for the rest of her board. 

“We are charged with developing policy, approving budget [and] hiring and firing the superintendent,” Mitchell said. “We have other responsibilities outside of that, but those are the three main areas.”

Picking a superintendent has been especially top of mind for Mitchell and the board this week.