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ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA–The Rockdale County Board of Education will hold a special called meeting on Thursday, March 26, at 6 p.m., in the Board Room at 960 Pine Street NE, Conyers.
The Georgia School Boards Association will provide an update on its superintendent search services.
In February, Superintendent Shirley Chesser announced her plan to retire at the end of the 2025-2026 school year.
The Rockdale County Board of Education enlisted the Georgia School Boards Association to conduct a national superintendent search to fill the vacancy.
Chesser was appointed acting superintendent in February 2025 after former Superintendent Terry Oatts announced his plans to retire effective Feb. 14, 2025. Oatts retirement announcement followed a dispute with the board over his contract. Oatts also faced criticism from the public over performance and other issues.
The Rockdale County Board of Education voted 7-0 to appoint Chesser as superintendent from April 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 at a base salary of $230,000. Chesser had extensive service with RCPS, including serving as Chief Academic and Director of Professional Learning among other leadership roles.