On October 5, 2005, EduPAC endorsed its slate of school board candidates for the Atlanta Board of Education election on November 8.
While the school board is a nine-member board, EduPAC found it necessary to endorse 10 candidates whom they believe are best qualified to provide effective governance for the Atlanta Public Schools. School board leaders provide governance and set policy for the management of a $527 million taxpayer-funded budget that affects more than 51,000 students and 11,000 employees.
The endorsed slate below includes 10 candidates.
| District 1 | District 2 | District 3 | District 4 | ||||
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| Brenda Joyce Muhammad  |
Byron D. Amos  |
Cecily Harsch-Kinnane  |
Katy Pattillo  |
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District 5 |
District 6 |
At-Large Post 7 |
At-Large Post 9 |
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LaChandra Butler  |
Lea Wise  |
Tiffany Friesen  |
Emmett D. Johnson  |
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For At-Large Post 8, EduPAC found it necessary to endorse both candidates because they were both deemed
well-qualified candidates. They are:
| At-Large Post 8 | At-Large Post 8 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Reuben R. McDaniel  |
Mark B. Riley  |
In making today’s announcement, William “Sonny” Walker, EduPAC co-chairman and member, Past Presidents Council, 100 Black Men of Atlanta, stated: “The Atlanta Public School District has made some progressive changes over the last decade, thanks in part to the dedicated business, civic, and community partners of EduPAC. “We are building upon that momentum with these 10 endorsed candidates. We expect them to be effective board members who will keep learning and achievement for all students as their primary focus.”