Kelley Shirley

The Board received an update on the football season and from the City Council liaison. The consent agenda, covering accounts payable, payroll, bank reconciliations, various policy amendments, service contract renewals, and third-party consulting agreements, was approved. Personnel actions were finalized, including resignations, new hires, transfers, medical leaves, institute absences, additional pay for football camp, and supplement approvals for coaching and leadership roles. Additionally, the Board conducted the second public budget hearing and formally approved the FY14 budget.

The board meeting focused on personnel changes, including the employment of a Secondary Social Science Teacher and an Assistant Principal for Hewitt-Trussville High School. Additionally, the board approved a three-year contract for the principal of Hewitt-Trussville High School.

The meeting included the adoption of the agenda and updates from the city council liaison. Recognitions were given to National Merit Semi-Finalists and Commended Scholars. The Board approved a consent agenda covering the strategic plan, various technology agreements, change orders for facility projects, field trips, landscaping bids, and building projects. Furthermore, the Board addressed personnel matters, including retirements, resignations, medical leaves, employee service agreements, and salary schedule changes. A delegate was selected for the Alabama Association of School Boards. Additionally, the Board heard from several delegations and conducted an executive session regarding good name and character.

The board meeting included a diversity presentation, a budget hearing, and a consent agenda covering financial statements, administrative plans, and various facility maintenance and service contracts. Personnel actions were a major focus, including the resignation of a teacher and coach, the employment of new teaching staff, nursing, and support personnel, and approval for additional hours for various staff members including summer tutors and gate workers. The board also approved stipends for staff participating in summer camps, workshops, and orientation, alongside several medical leaves, employee transfers, salary schedule movements, and adjustments to director titles and step placements.

The Board recognized various teachers and students for their achievements in the Helen Keller Art Show, the United States Presidential Scholars Program, athletics, and academic programs. The meeting agenda included approvals for accounts payable, payroll, bank reconciliations, the school calendar, several field trips, stadium renovation designs, and contract renewals for copiers and athletic programs. Personnel actions were taken regarding multiple resignations, new employment, long-term substitute status, medical leave, retirement, and the appointment of volunteer coaches. Additionally, the Board entered an executive session to discuss matters of good name and character.