Chattooga County Schools are joining districts across the state in observing School Board Appreciation Week , held March 9– 13, 2026 , a time set aside to recognize the leadership, service, and commitment of local school board members. In Chattooga County , the Board of Education includes Lori Brady, Chad Coe, Derrick Eberhart, Bonnie Fletcher, and Tiffany Lawrence . These elected officials serve the community by helping guide the direction of the county’s public school system and making decisions that affect students, teachers, and families across the district. School board members play a critical role in setting policies, approving budgets, establishing goals for the school system, and ensuring schools have the resources needed to support student success . They work closely with the school superintendent and district leadership to make decisions about curriculum, facilities, transportation, staffing, and long- term planning . Although many of their responsibilities take place during meetings and planning sessions that are not always visible to the public, school board members dedicate many hours to studying education issues, attending training, reviewing policies, and listening t
