The Rome City Schools Board of Education was officially sworn in at Rome High School’s College and Career Academy on Tuesday afternoon before the Board of Education meeting.
District Attorney Chris Twyman introduced Judge Kay Ann King, who presided over the ceremony.
Returning board members include Faith Collins, Will Byington, Toni Blanchard, Pascha Burge, and Alvin Jackson. Brenda Boyd and Marquita Davis are the new board members who were elected in November 2025.
Bios for the two newest board members is below. Bios for all current board members can be found on the Rome City Schools website at https://www.rcs.rome.ga.us/o/rcs/page/board-of-education.
Brenda Boyd is a retired educator with deep roots not only in the Rome community but also in Rome City Schools. She is passionate about literacy and education and spent 34 years working as an educator with Rome City Schools. Several members of her family, including her children, siblings, mother, and aunt, are all products of the Rome City School system. She has seen firsthand how successful RCS has been and continues to be.
Boyd uses her more than three decades of teaching experience to ensure that parents, teachers, students, and stakeholders have a voice. As a former media specialist, Boyd stresses the importance of libraries within the school system.
She welcomes and encourages parents to have input in their children’s education and encourages parents and grandparents to complete the required volunteer training and serve in their children’s school(s). She believes family engagement is key to student success and wants parents and caregivers to stay in contact with their children’s teachers and to attend school events.
Marquita L. Davis is an advocate for student achievement, educational access, and community-centered solutions. Her leadership has been recognized with the Heart of the Community Award of Honor and an honorary doctorate degree, reflecting sustained service and measurable impact on students and families. She is known for translating community needs into practical programs that strengthen academic outcomes and student engagement.
Mrs. Davis has held leadership and advisory roles with numerous youth and family-focused organizations, including Harbor House and CASA, and previously served as an executive board member and youth advisor for the Rome NAACP. There, she organized the city’s first Youth Mock Voter Election, helping students develop early civic awareness and leadership skills. She also serves on the executive boards of the Rome Junior Wolves Athletic Organization and the South Rome Community Association, further demonstrating her commitment to youth and community development.
A founder of the South Rome Free Tutoring Program and co-founder of the AIM at Main Mentorship Program, Mrs. Davis has helped expand academic support, leadership development, and student readiness for Rome City Schools students. She holds two degrees and eight certifications in Computer and Information Technology and founded 4D Computer Repairs to expand educational equity by removing technology barriers for families and nonprofits. As a board member, she prioritizes student-centered decision-making, responsible stewardship, and policies that support academic growth, family engagement, and long-term student success.