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City Schools of Decatur, Superintendent Search Announcement

James and his wife Mandi have lived in Decatur since 2008.  They are the parents of two daughters in the City Schools of Decatur. James holds a bachelor's degree from Mercer University in communication and media studies, philosophy. He also holds master's degree from the University of Alabama in business communications, public speaking, rhetoric, education theory.

James is a lifetime educator with 18 years of teaching experience. He was previously the Director of the debate team at Emory University. He also was a high school English teacher at Chattahoochee High School in Fulton County. He has served as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2019.

City Schools of Decatur, Meet the Members

James Herndon is currently a member of the city board of education. He was first elected in 2020 and has been in office for one term.

Decaturish, James Herndon wants to be a voice for teachers on the Decatur School Board

Taxes & Budget

As of August 23, 2023, James H. Herndon did not have a website or any information online.

School Curriculum

Promises to prioritize teachers' interests.

- Promises to prioritize teachers' interests.

School Facilities & Resources

Wants to end discrimination in the school system.

Supports the school system’s policy of treating transgender students according to their preferred gender identity.

- Wants to end discrimination in the school system.
- Supports the school system’s policy of treating transgender students according to their preferred gender identity.

School Safety & Discipline

James H. Herndon

- The Board of Education runs the public school system, and it is entirely independent from the rest of the city 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. 
- Some Board of Education members are elected by the entire city, while others represent specific districts. 
- Board of Education members are elected to four-year terms in nonpartisan elections.


City Board of Education Member, Post B

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