Laurie Viers

The board meeting included a presentation of the fiscal year 2025 audit report and a discussion regarding the use of purchasing cooperatives to maximize public funds. Recognition was provided for students and faculty members for their achievements in scholars bowl competitions, Skills USA, FCCLA STAR events, and the First Robotics team. The board also celebrated students who achieved high scores on the ACT and teachers who attained National Board Certification. Additionally, the board reviewed a financial update for the first half of the fiscal year, approved personnel actions, and approved the summer school program for grades 6 through 12.

This document outlines the capital improvement projects and associated estimated costs for the Limestone County Board of Education. It details proposed expenditures for school and facility enhancements, including renovations, new classroom additions, specialized training facilities, athletic field improvements, and routine maintenance such as roofing and parking lot repairs. The plan spans from fiscal year 2025 to 2029, allocating funds for projects across various schools within the district.

This document outlines the governing principles of the Limestone County School System. The vision is to ensure every child achieves their full human potential as a contributing citizen, through an educational system that emphasizes unique abilities and individual talents within a safe, nurturing environment, while fostering accountability among students, parents, educators, and the community. The mission is to lead the way to educational excellence and provide a safe learning environment through stakeholder support.

The board meeting included several recognitions for student achievements, including the Ardmore High School Environmental Competition team, band students, and Creekside Primary and Elementary schools as Blue Ribbon Lighthouse Schools. The Athens Limestone Education Retirees Association was also recognized for its community service. The superintendent provided an update on the transportation department's bus inspection results, and the CSFO presented a financial report for February 2026. The board approved personnel actions, the rescheduling of an upcoming board meeting, the closure and transfer of a CD bank account for Ardmore High School to its general fund, and the 2026-2027 salary schedules, which include a 2% increase for all employees.

The board discussed fiscal year financial updates, specifically noting lower revenue in October due to seasonal factors and high expenses related to property and building insurance. The meeting included the approval of a consent agenda, personnel actions, and a correction to the elementary arts education textbook adoption curriculum committee list.