JANS – The Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees elected new board officers at its regular meeting held Tuesday, June 20, 2022. All positions were unanimously approved.

Dr. Edward Sivak Jr., who previously served as president, was elected to serve as president. Barbara Hilliard was again elected to serve as vice president. Member Cynthia Thompson was elected to serve as secretary. The new officers’ terms of service began July 1, 2023 and continue through June 30, 2024.

According to JPS policy, board officers include a president, vice president, and secretary, with the superintendent and his designee serving as assistant secretaries. Elections are held before the first regular meeting in July.