APS board chooses Jason Esteves as chairman, Collins as vice-chair

The Atlanta school board on Monday chose Jason Esteves to serve another two-year term as board chairman.

Esteves was first selected as chairman in January, 2018, and served a two-year term as the board's leader. He holds an at-large seat on the board of education.

The board also re-elected Eshé Collins, who holds the south Atlanta District 6 seat, as the vice-chairwoman.

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