The members of the Homewood Board of Education, appointed by the Homewood City Council, are an exceptional group of community leaders who serve the school system and community. Since Homewood City Schools are known for their commitment to excellence and exceptional student learning, the school board members are called on to be leaders who reflect the community's high value for education.

School board members provide direction through strategic planning and policy setting. They set high standards, provide optimal learning environment for teachers and students, review and support staffing to meet students' needs, set budgets to give teachers resources, and overall act as the voice of the community in support of excellence in education.