The Birmingham Board of Education is a nine-member elected body that works with the superintendent to establish a vision for the school system by adopting goals and policies that address student needs, advance student performance and overall operations of the system. The board also approves operating budgets aligned with the adopted goals as recommended by the local superintendent, reviews data to monitor implementation of policies and programs, and advocates for the needs, resources, and interests of students.

School board meetings are normally held on the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m., in the auditorium of the Administration Building located at 2015 Park Place North, Birmingham, Alabama, 35203.