Georgia / Forsyth County Board of Education
Agency file
The Forsyth County Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 8,777 employees with median total compensation of $54,815; the highest distinct record was $342,314.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 8,777 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($54,815) — 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 $93,032 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $3,210. 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/Forsyth County Board of Education
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James Young works as a Superintendent for Forsyth County Board of Education. James earned $342,314 in 2025.
Teacher Support Specialist/Forsyth County Board of Education
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Kathryn Carlson holds the role of Teacher Support Specialist at Forsyth County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $204,711.
Deputy/Assoc/Assistant Superintendent/Forsyth County Board of Education
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Joshua Lowe works as a Deputy/Assoc/Assistant Superintendent for Forsyth County Board of Education. Joshua earned $198,753 in 2025.
Deputy/Assoc/Assistant Superintendent/Forsyth County Board of Education
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Amy Bartlett is a Deputy/Assoc/Assistant Superintendent at Forsyth County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $192,447.
Deputy/Assoc/Assistant Superintendent/Forsyth County Board of Education
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Sarah Taylor holds the role of Deputy/Assoc/Assistant Superintendent at Forsyth County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $189,600.
Finance/Business Service Manager/Forsyth County Board of Education
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Larry Hammel is a Finance/Business Service Manager at Forsyth County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $189,600.
Director of School Safety/Forsyth County Board of Education
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Stradford Shirley is a Director of School Safety at Forsyth County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $189,600.
Deputy/Assoc/Assistant Superintendent/Forsyth County Board of Education
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Derrick Hershey works as a Deputy/Assoc/Assistant Superintendent for Forsyth County Board of Education. Derrick earned $179,035 in 2025.
Deputy/Assoc/Assistant Superintendent/Forsyth County Board of Education
At Forsyth County Board of Education, Jeffrey Bearden serves as a Deputy/Assoc/Assistant Superintendent. Their 2025 pay totaled $175,466.
Technology Director/Forsyth County Board of Education
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At Forsyth County Board of Education, Michael Evans serves as a Technology Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $174,008.
Transportation Director/Mgr/Forsyth County Board of Education
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Michel Satterfield works as a Transportation Director/Mgr for Forsyth County Board of Education. Michel earned $174,008 in 2025.
Food Service Administrator/Forsyth County Board of Education
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Todd Mcclelland holds the role of Food Service Administrator at Forsyth County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $174,008.
Security Personnel/Security Officer/Forsyth County Board of Education
At Forsyth County Board of Education, Jeffrey Cheney serves as a Security Personnel/Security Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $174,005.
Principal/Forsyth County Board of Education
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Tameka Osabutey-Aguedje is a Principal at Forsyth County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $167,144.
Vocational Director/Forsyth County Board of Education
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Valery Lowe is a Vocational Director at Forsyth County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $165,879.
Director of Student Services/Forsyth County Board of Education
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Sarah Von Esh is a Director of Student Services at Forsyth County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $165,592.
Plant Operations Director/Mgr/Forsyth County Board of Education
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At Forsyth County Board of Education, Matthew Wark serves as a Plant Operations Director/Mgr. Their 2025 pay totaled $164,012.
Alternative School Director/Forsyth County Board of Education
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At Forsyth County Board of Education, Richard Hayes serves as a Alternative School Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $163,769.
Principal/Forsyth County Board of Education
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At Forsyth County Board of Education, Kenneth Martin serves as a Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $163,769.
Is Personnel - Other Support/Forsyth County Board of Education
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Katherine Carpenter holds the role of Is Personnel - Other Support at Forsyth County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $163,769.
Teacher Support Specialist/Forsyth County Board of Education
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Pamela Pajerski works as a Teacher Support Specialist for Forsyth County Board of Education. Pamela earned $163,769 in 2025.
Technology Director/Forsyth County Board of Education
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Timothy Fleming works as a Technology Director for Forsyth County Board of Education. Timothy earned $163,769 in 2025.
Principal/Forsyth County Board of Education
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At Forsyth County Board of Education, Karl Mercer serves as a Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $163,769.
Principal/Forsyth County Board of Education
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Pamela Bibik is a Principal at Forsyth County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $163,769.
Construction Manager/Forsyth County Board of Education
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Thomas Wening holds the role of Construction Manager at Forsyth County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $163,769.
Personnel/Human Resources Director/Forsyth County Board of Education
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Heather Gordy is a Personnel/Human Resources Director at Forsyth County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $163,769.
Principal/Forsyth County Board of Education
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Kimberly Oliver holds the role of Principal at Forsyth County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $163,769.
Principal/Forsyth County Board of Education
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Tracey Winkler works as a Principal for Forsyth County Board of Education. Tracey earned $163,769 in 2025.
Finance/Business Personnel/Forsyth County Board of Education
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Stephen Atha is a Finance/Business Personnel at Forsyth County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $163,769.
Plant Operations Director/Mgr/Forsyth County Board of Education
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Gregory Pruitt holds the role of Plant Operations Director/Mgr at Forsyth County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $163,769.
Director of School Safety/Forsyth County Board of Education
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Steven Honn holds the role of Director of School Safety at Forsyth County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $163,769.
Finance/Business Personnel/Forsyth County Board of Education
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James Richardson holds the role of Finance/Business Personnel at Forsyth County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $163,769.
Personnel/Human Resources Director/Forsyth County Board of Education
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Laura Webb is a Personnel/Human Resources Director at Forsyth County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $163,769.
Miscellaneous Activities/Forsyth County Board of Education
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Dawn Phipps holds the role of Miscellaneous Activities at Forsyth County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $163,769.
Finance/Business Personnel/Forsyth County Board of Education
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At Forsyth County Board of Education, Cecilia Lloyd serves as a Finance/Business Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $163,769.
Principal/Forsyth County Board of Education
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Robert Carnaroli is a Principal at Forsyth County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $161,893.
Principal/Forsyth County Board of Education
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Amanda Thrower holds the role of Principal at Forsyth County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,370.
Vocational Director/Forsyth County Board of Education
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Brandi Cannizzaro works as a Vocational Director for Forsyth County Board of Education. Brandi earned $157,307 in 2025.
Special Education Director/Forsyth County Board of Education
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At Forsyth County Board of Education, Kara Hudspeth serves as a Special Education Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $156,134.
Federal Programs Director/Forsyth County Board of Education
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Amy Chang holds the role of Federal Programs Director at Forsyth County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $154,342.