Georgia / City of Decatur Board of Education
Agency file
The City of Decatur Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 1,235 employees with median total compensation of $53,292; the highest distinct record was $290,737.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 1,235 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($53,292) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
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.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $100,838 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $3,850. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 1
Superintendent/City of Decatur Board of Education
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At City of Decatur Board of Education, Gyimah Whitaker serves as a Superintendent. Their 2025 pay totaled $290,737.
Grade 1 Teacher/City of Decatur Board of Education
At City of Decatur Board of Education, Keisha Smith serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $180,396.
Deputy/Assoc/Assistant Superintendent/City of Decatur Board of Education
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Karen Newton is a Deputy/Assoc/Assistant Superintendent at City of Decatur Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $179,327.
Deputy/Assoc/Assistant Superintendent/City of Decatur Board of Education
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Frances Holt holds the role of Deputy/Assoc/Assistant Superintendent at City of Decatur Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $178,499.
Public Relations Personnel/City of Decatur Board of Education
Mikkal Hart Murunga is a Public Relations Personnel at City of Decatur Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $173,499.
Finance/Business Service Manager/City of Decatur Board of Education
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Lonita Broome works as a Finance/Business Service Manager for City of Decatur Board of Education. Lonita earned $171,957 in 2025.
Director of Curriculum/Instr/City of Decatur Board of Education
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Jennifer Burton holds the role of Director of Curriculum/Instr at City of Decatur Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $170,254.
Military Science Teacher/City of Decatur Board of Education
Johnny Richards is a Military Science Teacher at City of Decatur Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $166,516.
Principal/City of Decatur Board of Education
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Duane Sprull holds the role of Principal at City of Decatur Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $159,858.
Plant Operations Director/Mgr/City of Decatur Board of Education
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Sergio Perez holds the role of Plant Operations Director/Mgr at City of Decatur Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $158,766.
Principal/City of Decatur Board of Education
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Derrick Thomas is a Principal at City of Decatur Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $152,370.
Human Resources Personnel/City of Decatur Board of Education
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Adena Walker holds the role of Human Resources Personnel at City of Decatur Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $149,950.
Principal/City of Decatur Board of Education
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William Heaton holds the role of Principal at City of Decatur Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $149,697.
Principal/City of Decatur Board of Education
Christine Knox is a Principal at City of Decatur Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $146,809.
Principal/City of Decatur Board of Education
At City of Decatur Board of Education, Gregory Wiseman serves as a Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $146,809.
Technology Director/City of Decatur Board of Education
Eston Melton works as a Technology Director for City of Decatur Board of Education. Eston earned $146,345 in 2025.
Research Personnel/City of Decatur Board of Education
Heidi Whatley works as a Research Personnel for City of Decatur Board of Education. Heidi earned $145,138 in 2025.
Planning/Evaluation Personnel/City of Decatur Board of Education
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Amanda Lynch is a Planning/Evaluation Personnel at City of Decatur Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $142,841.
Director of Curriculum/Instr/City of Decatur Board of Education
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Lynn Hanson is a Director of Curriculum/Instr at City of Decatur Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $142,708.
Instructional Supervisor/City of Decatur Board of Education
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Jennifer Dunn is a Instructional Supervisor at City of Decatur Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $138,470.
Principal/City of Decatur Board of Education
At City of Decatur Board of Education, Sarah Garland serves as a Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,648.
Principal/City of Decatur Board of Education
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Alexis Glenn works as a Principal for City of Decatur Board of Education. Alexis earned $134,504 in 2025.
Principal/City of Decatur Board of Education
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Holly Brookins holds the role of Principal at City of Decatur Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $130,291.
Athletics Director/City of Decatur Board of Education
At City of Decatur Board of Education, Rodney Thomas serves as a Athletics Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,529.
Bookkeeper/City of Decatur Board of Education
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At City of Decatur Board of Education, Kelly Glover serves as a Bookkeeper. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,528.
Instructional Supervisor/City of Decatur Board of Education
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Mari Banks holds the role of Instructional Supervisor at City of Decatur Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,528.
Assistant Principal/City of Decatur Board of Education
Ronald Johnson works as a Assistant Principal for City of Decatur Board of Education. Ronald earned $127,933 in 2025.
Human Resources Personnel/City of Decatur Board of Education
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At City of Decatur Board of Education, Sarah Talton-Buck serves as a Human Resources Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $127,728.
Special Education Director/City of Decatur Board of Education
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Michelle Lowe holds the role of Special Education Director at City of Decatur Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $125,439.
Director of Child Serve/City of Decatur Board of Education
Arlethea Williams holds the role of Director of Child Serve at City of Decatur Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,357.
Assistant Principal/City of Decatur Board of Education
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At City of Decatur Board of Education, Summer Clayton serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,357.
Assistant Principal/City of Decatur Board of Education
Wesley Hatfield holds the role of Assistant Principal at City of Decatur Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,415.
High School Counselor/City of Decatur Board of Education
James Jackson works as a High School Counselor for City of Decatur Board of Education. James earned $120,799 in 2025.
Public Relations Personnel/City of Decatur Board of Education
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Courtney Burnett is a Public Relations Personnel at City of Decatur Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $120,143.
Instructional Supervisor/City of Decatur Board of Education
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Christen Gibbons holds the role of Instructional Supervisor at City of Decatur Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $119,503.
School Social Worker/City of Decatur Board of Education
Melvin Ratcliff works as a School Social Worker for City of Decatur Board of Education. Melvin earned $119,207 in 2025.
Instructional Supervisor/City of Decatur Board of Education
At City of Decatur Board of Education, Gail Hardwick serves as a Instructional Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,615.
Instructional Specialist P-8/City of Decatur Board of Education
David Hirschorn holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at City of Decatur Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,526.
Planning/Evaluation Personnel/City of Decatur Board of Education
Ketisha Kinnebrew is a Planning/Evaluation Personnel at City of Decatur Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $118,246.
Special Education Interrelated/City of Decatur Board of Education
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Iris Lytes works as a Special Education Interrelated for City of Decatur Board of Education. Iris earned $117,889 in 2025.