Shelby County School District

The meeting featured a Superintendent's report honoring high school valedictorians and an instructional report celebrating teachers who earned or maintained National Board Certification. The board reviewed and approved various child nutrition program bids for walk-in cooler and freezer units for multiple schools. Financial items addressed included the review of the financial, bank reconciliation, and local revenue statements, along with the approval of payroll expenditures and the first amendment to the FY2026 budget. Additionally, the board approved several personnel actions, bus subsidies, and the renewal of various service contracts covering flooring, fencing, painting, fire extinguisher services, grease trap pumping, and ceiling tiles.

The board meeting agenda included several key discussion items, such as the Superintendent's report, approval of out-of-state field trips, and various procurement actions, including CNP bid for meal boxes and renewal of substitute staffing services. Additional business involved the management report, financial statement review, investment of funds, approval of payroll and monthly expenditures, and the suspension of a non-probationary certified employee. Furthermore, the board addressed personnel actions, administrative appointments, bus sub and aide approvals, the sale of real property, and architectural bids and change orders for school renovations and athletic facility improvements.

The board meeting agenda included consideration of the agenda itself, public comments, the Superintendent's Report, and approval of the December 2025 payroll and monthly expenditures. Key action items focused on approvals related to personnel actions, TEAMS contracts, and various construction projects. Specific construction approvals involved a bid for a classroom addition to Elvin Elementary School, a new gym addition to Montevallo High School, a classroom addition and storm shelter at Vincent Middle/High, and change orders for classroom additions at Calera Middle School and window replacement at Shelby Elementary School. Financial matters included the monthly financial statement, bank statement reconciliation, and local revenue comparison.

Key discussions during the meeting included the annual election of Board Officers, resulting in the re-election of Mr. David Bobo as President and the election of Mrs. Amber Polk as Vice President, in compliance with State Law. The Superintendent's Report highlighted recent successes, such as achieving an "A" on the State Report Card for the third consecutive year and the recognition of nine schools as Top Schools in Alabama by US News & World Report. The report also featured a celebration for the "Art of Kindness" contest winners. The Instruction Report provided information concerning accountability and testing. The Board unanimously approved out-of-state field trips, financial statements for September and October, payroll and monthly expenditures for September and October, personnel actions, and bus subsidies and aides.

The meeting commenced with the approval of the January 22, 2026, Board Meeting Agenda. The Superintendent's Report included recognition for students participating in the Superintendent's Art Show, with top pieces advancing to the state competition, and an expression of appreciation for the Board members during Board Member Appreciation Month. Key financial actions included the approval of the Payroll & Monthly Expenditures for December 2025, and the approval of various bids for construction projects: a classroom addition at Elvin Hill Elementary School, a new gym addition at Montevallo High School, and a classroom addition/storm shelter at Vincent Middle/High School. Change orders for work at Calera Middle School and Shelby Elementary School were also approved. The Architect & Construction Report provided updates on ongoing projects across the district, including work at Montevallo High, the Brown property, Helena High, Chelsea High, and Shelby County High School, noting upcoming road repairs impacting access to the SCISC facility.