Sallie Chastain

The meeting commenced with the adoption of the agenda, which was unanimously approved. Key items discussed included the Superintendent's report, noting the start of the second semester and upcoming events such as the School Board Member Recognition Month ceremony and a State of School address. The Board unanimously approved the financial reports for November 2025, which included revenues of $4,641,429.10 and total expenditures of $9,484,138.46. Personnel actions, including resignations, new hires, and transfers, were also approved. Furthermore, the Board unanimously approved bids for two construction projects: the new playground for Childersburg Elementary School (awarding the base bid to Badger Building, Inc.) and the new pressbox building for Munford High School Baseball and Softball (awarding the base bid to M. J. Brooks & Son Construction, Inc.). Finally, several out-of-state field trip requests were approved, including one for a Girls Basketball Tournament and others for gifted classes.

The meeting commenced with the adoption of the agenda, followed by the rotation of officers for the 2025-2026 school year, with Dr. Donna Hudson assuming the role of Chairman. Employee recognitions were presented for certified and support staff at Childersburg Elementary School, Childersburg High School, and Watwood Elementary School. The Superintendent reported on cybersecurity program updates, dual enrollment opportunities, and the recent release of Alabama School Report Cards, noting that four district schools earned an 'A' and the overall district grade was a 'B+'. The Zip Bus was highlighted for its showcase at a recent conference. The board unanimously approved personnel recommendations, including several resignations, new hires, transfers, and leaves of absence. Additionally, the board approved a resolution for a Recognition of Inclusion event scheduled for December 8-12, 2025.

The meeting commenced with the adoption of the agenda. Key discussions included a report highlighting an increase of eight new educators earning National Board Certification and two achieving Maintenance of Certification. The Board unanimously approved the financial reports for September 2025 (Revenues: $10,078,199.03; Expenditures: $12,496,363.50) and October 2025 (Revenues: $6,729,738.66; Expenditures: $9,165,329.09), and also approved the district bank accounts. Personnel actions involved approvals for new hires, resignations, transfers, and the rescission of a retirement. Bids were awarded for new dugouts at B. B. Comer High School and new flooring at Childersburg Middle School. Furthermore, the Board unanimously approved the revision of School Board Policy File: JGB regarding Opt-In for Mental Health Services by Parent or Legal Guardian. Unfinished business included a note on attendance at the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools Policy to Action Summit.

This document outlines the Talladega County Schools' Parent and Family Engagement Plan for FY2026. It details strategies for involving parents in school and district planning, providing coordination and technical assistance to schools for effective parental involvement activities, and integrating these efforts with other federal, state, and local programs. The plan emphasizes annual evaluation to identify barriers and needs, educates staff on engaging parents as equal partners, provides resources and training to parents, and establishes advisory councils to improve student academic achievement and school performance.

The meeting included a presentation on the Child Nutrition Program redesign at Stemley Road Elementary School and Childersburg Elementary School. Financial reports for August were presented, showing revenues, payroll, bills & accounts, and total expenditures. The board approved personnel recommendations, including resignations, new hires, transfers, and leaves of absence. Revisions to the System School Nurse Salary Schedule were approved, along with a Food Service Agreement with Kiddie Korner at B. B. Comer High School. Resolutions for School Bus Safety Week and Cybersecurity Awareness Month were also approved. Delegates for the Alabama Association of School Boards Annual Convention were selected. The board also considered the Vape Awareness, Education, and Prevention Policy for the October meeting.