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City of Buford Board of Education

Source file: Georgia — State Employee Salaries (Open Georgia / TIGA) / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The City of Buford Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.

In 2025, this agency had 969 employees with median total compensation of $55,784; the highest distinct record was $324,250.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$53.3M
Employees
969
Median total
$55,784
Highest record
$324,250

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 969 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($55,784) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$55,008 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$2,096
$16,935
$55,784
$87,067
$100,358

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $100,358 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $2,096. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Substitute Teacher
196 · $2,628
Custodial Personnel
56 · $40,422
Grades 9-12 Teacher
44 · $87,147
Bus Driver
38 · $26,984

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

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Similar departments

Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.

Record list

Employees

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Melanie Reed

Superintendent/City of Buford Board of Education

2025 total comp
$324,250
Base pay
$324,250
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$324,250

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,032

Melanie Reed works as a Superintendent for City of Buford Board of Education. Melanie earned $324,250 in 2025.

Amy Chafin

Deputy/Assoc/Assistant Superintendent/City of Buford Board of Education

2025 total comp
$259,513
Base pay
$259,513
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$259,513

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,765

Amy Chafin is a Deputy/Assoc/Assistant Superintendent at City of Buford Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $259,513.

Laura Waycaster

Deputy/Assoc/Assistant Superintendent/City of Buford Board of Education

2025 total comp
$213,419
Base pay
$213,419
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$213,419

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,184

At City of Buford Board of Education, Laura Waycaster serves as a Deputy/Assoc/Assistant Superintendent. Their 2025 pay totaled $213,419.

Teresa Hagelthorn

Principal/City of Buford Board of Education

2025 total comp
$191,131
Base pay
$191,131
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$191,131

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,447

Teresa Hagelthorn holds the role of Principal at City of Buford Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $191,131.

Bryant Appling

Grades 9-12 Teacher/City of Buford Board of Education

2025 total comp
$178,273
Base pay
$178,273
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$178,273

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$400

Bryant Appling works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for City of Buford Board of Education. Bryant earned $178,273 in 2025.

Keith Johnson

Principal/City of Buford Board of Education

2025 total comp
$176,525
Base pay
$176,525
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,525

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$646

At City of Buford Board of Education, Keith Johnson serves as a Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $176,525.

Timothy Harris

Director of Curriculum/Instr/City of Buford Board of Education

2025 total comp
$176,418
Base pay
$176,418
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,418

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,290

At City of Buford Board of Education, Timothy Harris serves as a Director of Curriculum/Instr. Their 2025 pay totaled $176,418.

Sara Lingerfelt

Director of Curriculum/Instr/City of Buford Board of Education

2025 total comp
$165,452
Base pay
$165,452
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165,452

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$948

Sara Lingerfelt is a Director of Curriculum/Instr at City of Buford Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $165,452.

Thomas Beuglas

Athletics Director/City of Buford Board of Education

2025 total comp
$162,204
Base pay
$162,204
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,204

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,191

Thomas Beuglas is a Athletics Director at City of Buford Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $162,204.

Ashley Condon

Director of Student Services/City of Buford Board of Education

2025 total comp
$151,245
Base pay
$151,245
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,245

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$464

At City of Buford Board of Education, Ashley Condon serves as a Director of Student Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $151,245.

Martin Bozoian

Assistant Principal/City of Buford Board of Education

2025 total comp
$148,798
Base pay
$148,798
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,798

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,653

At City of Buford Board of Education, Martin Bozoian serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $148,798.

Anthony Wolfe

Athletics Personnel/City of Buford Board of Education

2025 total comp
$148,401
Base pay
$148,401
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,401

Anthony Wolfe is a Athletics Personnel at City of Buford Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $148,401.

Brandon Manders

Assistant Principal/City of Buford Board of Education

2025 total comp
$146,659
Base pay
$146,659
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,659

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$663

Brandon Manders holds the role of Assistant Principal at City of Buford Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $146,659.

Rebecca Moon

Instructional Supervisor/City of Buford Board of Education

2025 total comp
$144,485
Base pay
$144,485
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,485

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$431

Rebecca Moon works as a Instructional Supervisor for City of Buford Board of Education. Rebecca earned $144,485 in 2025.

Elena Hernandez-Vo

Principal/City of Buford Board of Education

2025 total comp
$143,726
Base pay
$143,726
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,726

Elena Hernandez-Vo works as a Principal for City of Buford Board of Education. Elena earned $143,726 in 2025.

Cody Tobias

Finance/Business Service Manager/City of Buford Board of Education

2025 total comp
$142,140
Base pay
$142,140
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,140

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,807

Cody Tobias works as a Finance/Business Service Manager for City of Buford Board of Education. Cody earned $142,140 in 2025.

Mark Graves

Principal/City of Buford Board of Education

2025 total comp
$140,209
Base pay
$140,209
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$140,209

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$566

At City of Buford Board of Education, Mark Graves serves as a Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $140,209.

Katie Neal

Principal/City of Buford Board of Education

2025 total comp
$139,691
Base pay
$139,691
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$139,691

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$613

Katie Neal holds the role of Principal at City of Buford Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $139,691.

Stuart Chester

Grades 9-12 Teacher/City of Buford Board of Education

2025 total comp
$138,579
Base pay
$138,579
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,579

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,087

At City of Buford Board of Education, Stuart Chester serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $138,579.

Jason Downs

Technology Director/City of Buford Board of Education

2025 total comp
$136,396
Base pay
$136,396
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,396

Jason Downs holds the role of Technology Director at City of Buford Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $136,396.

Amy Perkins

Assistant Principal/City of Buford Board of Education

2025 total comp
$135,209
Base pay
$135,209
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,209

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$969

At City of Buford Board of Education, Amy Perkins serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $135,209.

Amanda Grannon

Personnel/Human Resources Director/City of Buford Board of Education

2025 total comp
$134,941
Base pay
$134,941
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,941

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,357

At City of Buford Board of Education, Amanda Grannon serves as a Personnel/Human Resources Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $134,941.

Erik Mason

Grades 9-12 Teacher/City of Buford Board of Education

2025 total comp
$134,525
Base pay
$134,525
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,525

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,123

Erik Mason works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for City of Buford Board of Education. Erik earned $134,525 in 2025.

Darrin Chafin

Assistant Principal/City of Buford Board of Education

2025 total comp
$131,164
Base pay
$131,164
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,164

At City of Buford Board of Education, Darrin Chafin serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $131,164.

Lathan Pooser

Assistant Principal/City of Buford Board of Education

2025 total comp
$130,597
Base pay
$130,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,597

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$310

Lathan Pooser works as a Assistant Principal for City of Buford Board of Education. Lathan earned $130,597 in 2025.

Faith Davenport

Vocational/City of Buford Board of Education

2025 total comp
$128,847
Base pay
$128,847
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,847

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,510

Faith Davenport works as a Vocational for City of Buford Board of Education. Faith earned $128,847 in 2025.

Susan Kiep

Assistant Principal/City of Buford Board of Education

2025 total comp
$128,208
Base pay
$128,208
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,208

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$310

Susan Kiep holds the role of Assistant Principal at City of Buford Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,208.

James Sidwell

Assistant Principal/City of Buford Board of Education

2025 total comp
$126,710
Base pay
$126,710
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,710

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$524

At City of Buford Board of Education, James Sidwell serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,710.

Matthew Winslette

Grades 9-12 Teacher/City of Buford Board of Education

2025 total comp
$126,085
Base pay
$126,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,085

Matthew Winslette holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at City of Buford Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,085.

Dwayne Dubose

Assistant Principal/City of Buford Board of Education

2025 total comp
$125,815
Base pay
$125,815
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,815

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$677

Dwayne Dubose is a Assistant Principal at City of Buford Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $125,815.

Jennifer Wood

Vocational Director/City of Buford Board of Education

2025 total comp
$123,624
Base pay
$123,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,624

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,476

Jennifer Wood works as a Vocational Director for City of Buford Board of Education. Jennifer earned $123,624 in 2025.

Tiffany Thomas

Assistant Principal/City of Buford Board of Education

2025 total comp
$123,368
Base pay
$123,368
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,368

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$310

Tiffany Thomas works as a Assistant Principal for City of Buford Board of Education. Tiffany earned $123,368 in 2025.

Dennis Murray

Custodial Personnel/City of Buford Board of Education

2025 total comp
$123,282
Base pay
$123,282
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,282

Dennis Murray is a Custodial Personnel at City of Buford Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $123,282.

James Condon

Grades 9-12 Teacher/City of Buford Board of Education

2025 total comp
$122,221
Base pay
$122,221
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,221

James Condon works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for City of Buford Board of Education. James earned $122,221 in 2025.

Justin Johnson

Assistant Principal/City of Buford Board of Education

2025 total comp
$121,896
Base pay
$121,896
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,896

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,061

Justin Johnson holds the role of Assistant Principal at City of Buford Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,896.

Megan Gower

Food Service Administrator/City of Buford Board of Education

2025 total comp
$120,430
Base pay
$120,430
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,430

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,341

Megan Gower works as a Food Service Administrator for City of Buford Board of Education. Megan earned $120,430 in 2025.

Christopher Counts

Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/City of Buford Board of Education

2025 total comp
$119,754
Base pay
$119,754
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,754

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$358

Christopher Counts is a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at City of Buford Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $119,754.

Melissa Green

Grades 9-12 Teacher/City of Buford Board of Education

2025 total comp
$119,638
Base pay
$119,638
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,638

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$537

Melissa Green holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at City of Buford Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $119,638.

Maria Pacheco

Assistant Principal/City of Buford Board of Education

2025 total comp
$119,293
Base pay
$119,293
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,293

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$537

At City of Buford Board of Education, Maria Pacheco serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,293.

Bryan Rogers

Vocational/City of Buford Board of Education

2025 total comp
$118,983
Base pay
$118,983
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,983

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,054

Bryan Rogers works as a Vocational for City of Buford Board of Education. Bryan earned $118,983 in 2025.