Terrence S. Mixon

The board discussed and took action on several items, including the adoption of the second amendment to the 2026 district-wide budget and an instructional support agreement with Consuelo Prince for pre-K programs. The meeting included the selection of Goodwin Mills and Kay Wood as the architects for the new Career Tech Center and the approval of a contract revision for Henderson Beach for Chastain. Additionally, the board approved the superintendent's employment contract, discussed various consent agenda items, and reviewed monthly financial reports and purchase orders exceeding five thousand dollars.

The work session covered multiple action items, including the adoption of the 2026 budget amendment number two and the hurricane disaster recovery plan. Numerous contracts were discussed and proposed for approval, including nursing staffing services, professional development training for math and English language arts teachers, data collection tools for students, technology reporting software, athletic department packages, and dental examination services for prekindergarten students. The meeting also addressed change orders for various school facility projects, lease agreements for sports facilities and land, and professional lighting services. An executive session was conducted to discuss pending litigation.

The board meeting covered several key items, including the adoption of the agenda with an addition concerning the CSFO contract renewal. Discussion topics included the Medicaid Administrative Claiming (MAC) program, the Capturing Kids Hearts project for Hutchins Elementary, and the termination of a ground lease. Personnel matters, including employment agreements and contract renewals, were addressed. The board also handled consent agenda items, parochial and private school Title I funds, student expulsions, and reviewed financial reports and purchase orders. Additionally, the board recognized academic successes and scholarship achievements within the school system.

The board discussed numerous action items, including contract renewals for the MAC program, collateral educator services, and various professional development agreements. Key discussions involved the termination of a ground lease for a civic historical society, new lease agreements for a health department and a school system evacuation shelter, and adjustments to school farming and grazing licenses. Additionally, the board addressed personnel matters, discussed upcoming meeting schedules, and finalized plans for an upcoming audit.

The board meeting included recognitions for the Davidson High School HighQ team for their Alabama Championship win and performance at the national level, a report on student scholarship achievements, and a scholarship presentation by the Mobile Retired Educators Association. Action items approved by the board included a revision for a digital testing experience with Riverside Assessment, a lease agreement with the Mobile Community Action, various consent agenda items such as travel and bids, and approval of 12 employment agreements. The board also discussed upcoming whole board training on charter schools.