Minutes From Cherokee County Board of Education Meeting
Held on 9/12/2025
Regular Board Meeting
09/12/2025 – 01:00 PM
Cherokee County Board of Education
Central Office
200 Armory Road, Centre, Alabama 35960
1. Call to Order
2. Opening Prayer
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Welcome
5. Public Comments
6. Roll Call – Establishment of a Quorum
7. Proper Procedures for Board Meeting Notification
8. Adopt Agenda
9. Approve September 8, 2025 Minutes
10. FY26 Budget Hearing
Robin Cunningham will present the second FY26 Budget Hearing
11. Approve FY26 Budget
12. Student Assessment Data Presentation
Stephen Ingram will present student assessment data.
13. Approve Agreement with CED Mental Health Center
1. CED Mental Health Center Independent Contractor Agreement
14. Approve Energy Savings Budget
1. Cherokee County High School FY26 Energy Savings Budget
15. Approve Personnel Action
A. Resignation
1. Ashley Weaver, Special Education Paraprofessional — Effective: September 12, 2025
B. TEAMS Contracts
Approve TEAMS Contracts — Pending Verification of Qualifications, Scheduling Requirements, and SDE Approval:
1. Hannah Danielle Cooper, Advanced Contract – Math Teacher at Cedar Bluff School
2. Erin Young, Advanced Contract – Math Teacher at Cedar Bluff School
3. Erin Butler, Advanced Contract – Science Teacher at Centre Middle School
4. Beau Patrick Lowe, Advanced Contract – Math Teacher at Centre Middle School
5. Dax McDonald, Advanced Contract – Science Teacher at Cherokee County High School
6. Heather Hawk, Advanced Contract – Science Teacher at Cherokee County High School
7. Claudia Sewell, Contract – Math Teacher at Cherokee County High School
8. Lacie Keith, Advanced Contract – Math Teacher at Gaylesville School
9. Brent Smith, Advanced Contract – Science Teacher at Gaylesville School
10. Heather King, Advanced Contract – Math Teacher at Sand Rock School
11. Felicia Cleland, Advanced Contract – Math Teacher at Sand Rock School
12. Anthony Benefield, Advanced Contract – Science Teacher at Spring Garden School
13. David McLaughlin, Advanced Contract – Computer Science Teacher at Cherokee Co Career and Technology Center
C. Contract Employment
1. Gregory Revett, Athletic Trainer at Cherokee County High School – $3,000 – Funded by Athletic Trainers Grant
2. (See attached)
D. Leave of Absence
1. Savana Black, CNP Assistant Manager at Centre Middle School
2. Kimberly Hicks, Pre-K Teacher at Sand Rock School
E. 2025-2026 Volunteers
1. Jordyn Walker, CB Softball (Pending Background Clearance)
2. Hannah Spurling, CB Volleyball
16. Review Current Job Postings
17. Superintendent’s Update
Superintendent Welsh will present school system updates and recognitions.
18. Other
1. The next board meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 6, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. and will be held at the Central Office, located at 200 Armory Road, Centre, AL 35960.
19. Adjourn
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