08/13/2026
The Newton County Board of Education has unanimously elected District 1 representative Trey Bailey to serve as Board Chair.
Bailey was elected during the Board’s August 11 work session and assumes the role immediately. He succeeds District 5 representative Abigail Coggin, who requested to step down as chair due to increased responsibilities in her full-time career. Coggin will continue serving on the Board through the conclusion of her term in December.
District 3 representative Shakila Henderson-Baker will continue to serve as Vice Chair.
Congratulations to Mr. Bailey on his new leadership role, and thank you to Mrs. Coggin for her continued service and leadership on behalf of Newton County Schools.
Read the full announcement, including comments from Mr. Bailey, Mrs. Coggin, and Superintendent Dr. Duke Bradley III:
https://www.newtoncountyschools.org/departments/communications/news/trey_bailey_elected_board_chair