April Brand

The meeting included a recognition of Ms. Paula Cooper for her work with the HIPPY Program. Discussions covered mentoring programs for teachers and new administrators, and an initiative to expose middle school students to career opportunities using virtual reality. Approvals were granted for out-of-state field trips, the Shelby County Regional Juvenile Detention Center Agreement, the Day Program Agreement, FY26 Detailed At Risk Community Partners' Distribution Amounts, the Day Program Pass Thru Money Agreement, payroll and monthly expenditures, termination of a probationary classified employee, TEAMS Contracts, personnel actions, bus subs & aides, and a change order for an office addition to Chelsea High School. Updates were provided on construction and maintenance projects across the district, including CTEC's new entrance, Montevallo High's front entrance, Inverness Elementary's parking lot, and projects at Helena High, Mt. Laurel, Oak Mountain Elementary, Oak Mountain Intermediate, and Oak Mountain Middle.

The board discussed out of state field trips, tobacco use policy, vape awareness, education, and prevention policy, mental health services, bus driver subs and bus aide subs.

The actions include hiring new certified and support employees across various schools, such as kindergarten and special education teachers, speech teachers, science and math teachers, bus aides, paraeducators, a bus driver, a custodian, and a CNP employee. Additionally, there are employee transfers, upgrades in positions like principal and teachers, and separations including bus drivers, CNP employees, custodians, teachers, a registered nurse, and a paraeducator.

The meeting included approvals for the September 11, 2025, Board Meeting Agenda. The board discussed out-of-state field trips, the FY2026 ATBE Renewal, and the FY2026 Budget, including a presentation and second public hearing. Approvals were considered for TEAMS Contracts, the termination of a probationary classified employee, personnel actions, bus substitutes and aides, and Shelby County Schools' Five Year Capital Plan. Additionally, the board considered approving a bid for a new gymnasium for Chelsea High School.

The Shelby County Schools School Board meeting included recognition of several schools as 'Schools of Distinction' at the State Counseling Meeting. There was a report on the Shelby 101 endeavor, focusing on school finance and Title I programs. Discussions also covered upcoming Continuous School Improvement meetings. The board approved out-of-state field trips, the FY2026 ATBE Renewal, the FY2026 Budget, TEAMS Contracts, the termination of a probationary classified employee, personnel actions, bus subsidies and aides, Shelby County Schools' Five Year Capital Plan, and a bid for a new gymnasium for Chelsea High School.