The Walton County Board of Education is a group of residents elected to conduct the business and affairs of the school system. The meetings are open to the public and, under certain rules, the public is invited to address the board during the meetings, which are held at 5pm the second Tuesday of each month unless otherwise specified.
The Stratford public schools Board of Education offices are located at 1000 East Broadway, the original Center School building. Among the offices contained in the Board of Education building are the office of the Superintendent of Schools, Assistant Superintendent, Interim Chief Operating Officer, the Director of Pupil Personnel Services, Curriculum Coordinators, Personnel, Director of Technology, MIS and Food Services.
The Board of Education is an elected body that serves to maintain and improve the town's public school system. The bipartisan board is made up of eight members, each serving a four year term.
Each November, the board elects three members to serve as chairman, vice chairman and secretary. The board meets weekly during the school year and on special occasions during the summer months.