Minutes from the Cherokee County Board of Education Meeting
Cherokee County Board of Education
Central Office
200 Armory Road, Centre, Alabama 35960
AGENDA
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 12, 2025 Minutes
10. Approve September 18, 2025 Minutes
11. Receive July 2025 Financial Report
Receive the July 2025 Bank Reconciliation, Cash Balance, and Financial Report.
The financial data and cash balance presented in these reports were based on the reconciled bank statements to the general ledger as of July 31, 2025.
12. Receive August 2025 Financial Report
Receive the August 2025 Bank Reconciliation, Cash Balance, and Financial Report.
The financial data and cash balance presented in these reports were based on the reconciled bank statements to the general ledger as of August 31, 2025.
13. Adopt Resolution Recognizing School Bus Safety Week Cherokee County Board of Education
Resolution Recognizing School Bus Safety Week October 20–24, 2025
WHEREAS, the safety of students is a top priority for the Cherokee County Board of Education, and thousands of Alabama students rely on school buses as their primary means of transportation to and from school; and
WHEREAS, National School Bus Safety Week, observed from October 20 through October 24, 2025, is an annual event sponsored by the National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT), aimed at raising public awareness and educating communities about the importance of school bus safety; and
WHEREAS, this observance provides an opportunity to educate students, parents, teachers, and the broader community on safe transportation practices, including the vital need for all motorists to obey school bus stop laws; and
WHEREAS, the Cherokee County Board of Education recognizes and appreciates the dedication and professionalism of school bus drivers, transportation staff, and school officials who work diligently to ensure that students are transported safely each day; and
WHEREAS, promoting awareness of school bus safety reinforces responsible behavior among
student passengers and encourages drivers throughout the community to remain vigilant and law-abiding when sharing the road with school buses;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cherokee County Board of Education does hereby recognize the week of October 20–24, 2025, as School Bus Safety Week in Cherokee County, Alabama, and encourages all schools, staff, students, families, and community members to observe this week with activities and education that promote the importance of school bus safety.
14. Approve Capital Plan
15. Accept Bid
1. Cedar Bluff Oil – Lowest Responsible Bidder — ITB# 25-13 Fuel Bid
16. Approve MOA with C.E.D. Mental Health Center
1. School-Based Mental Health Services (SBMH) Collaboration Partners Annual Verification of Recognition Memorandum of Agreement with C.E.D. Mental Health Center
17. Approve Student Handbook Mental Health Opt-in Revision
1. 2025-2026 Student Handbook Mental Health Opt-in Revision
18. Approve Comprehensive Counseling and Guidance Model
1. Comprehensive Counseling and Guidance Model for Cherokee County Schools
19. Approve 2025-26 Social Studies Textbook Adoption Committee
20. Approve Travel
1. Anita Nation and AL Youth in Government to participate in a Mock Legislative Session in Montgomery, AL on November 7-9, 2025 – Funded by AL Youth Gov – Trip 4456
2. Anita Nation and YMCA Youth in Government to attend Officer Training in Montgomery, AL on January 23-24, 2026 – Funded by Youth in Gov – Trip 4458
3. Anita Nation and YMCA Youth in Government to attend the Youth Legislature in Montgomery, AL on February 26-March 1, 2026 – Funded by Youth in Gov – Trip 4459
4. Sally Campbell and the Gifted Education Students to visit Dauphin Island Sea Lab in Dauphin Island, AL on November 9-12, 2025 – Funded by Gifted Ed – Trip 4501
5. Mark Yoderand the Sand Rock Cross Country Team to participate in the State XC Meet at Oakville Indian Mounds, Danville, AL on November 7-8, 2025 – Funded by SR Cross Country – Trip 4272
21. Declare Items as Surplus Property
1. Asset # 004853-Chair – Central Office
2. Asset # 009832-Desk – Central Office
3. Asset # 009831-Desk- Central Office
4. Asset # 004469-Desk – Central Office
5. Asset # 005658-Desk – Central Office
6. Asset # 004979-Desk – Central Office
7. Asset # 004978-Bookcase – Central Office
8. Asset # 004609-Bookcase – Central Office
9. Asset # 004608-Hutch – Central Office
10. Asset # 004610-Bookcase – Central Office
11. Asset # 004602-Small Wooden Side table with Drawers – Central Office
12. Asset # 006101-Lateral File Cabinet – Central Office
13. Asset # 006774-Desk – Central Office
14. Asset # 0016588-Desk – Central Office
15. Asset # 0016570-Desk – Central Office
16. Asset # 0015390-Air Purifier – Central Office
17. Asset # 005670-Air Purifier – Central Office
18. Asset # 005671-Air Purifier – Central Office
19. Asset # 0015385-Air Purifier- Central Office
20. Asset # 0015381-Air Purifier – Central Office
21. Asset # 0015382-Air Purifier – Central Office
22. 13—Microscopes from Science Department — Sand Rock School (no asset number)
23. 1 — Photography Machine — Sand Rock School (no asset number)
22. Approve Personnel Action
A. Resignation
1. Sharon Hilbrun, Elementary Intervention Teacher – Temporary Part-time Contract – Effective: October 2, 2025
B. Classified Placements
1. Candice Cabe, School Bookkeeper (186528) at Spring Garden School – Effective: October 17, 2025
2. Ansley Taryn Lyles, Special Education Paraprofessional (187074) – Effective: October 7, 2025
C. Contract Employment
1. Ashley Parris, Extended Leave Temporary Elementary Teacher (186527) at Centre Elementary School — Effective: October 22, 2025
2. Anne Miller, Certified Tutor – Temporary Part-time Position (188928) at Centre Middle School — Effective: October 7, 2025
3. Stacy Mackey, Certified Elementary Tutor – Temporary Part-time Position (188775) at Sand Rock School – Effective: October 7, 2025
4. Rhonda Bannister, Certified Elementary Tutor – Temporary Part-time Position (188775) at Sand Rock School – Effective: October 7, 2025
5. Allyson Burns Title October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 Certified Tutor $35.00 an hour (Board Employee)
6. Abby Spears Title October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 Certified Tutor $35.00 an hour (Board Employee)
7. Marsha Law Title October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 Certified Tutor $35.00 an hour (Board Employee)
8. Missie Bostick Title October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 Certified Tutor $35.00 an hour (Board Employee)
9. Ben Carroll Title October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 Certified Tutor $35.00 an hour (Board Employee)
10. Heather Maddox Title October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 Certified Tutor $35.00 an hour (Board Employee)
11. Amiee Thrasher Title October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 Certified Tutor $35.00 an hour (Board Employee)
12. Elizabeth Coggins Title October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 Certified Tutor $35.00 an hour (Board Employee)
13. Brandi Eubanks After school tutoring October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 Certified Tutor $35.00 an hour (Board Employee)
14. Brandi Eubanks Title After school tutoring October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 Certified Tutor $35.00 an hour (Board Employee)
15. Cristy Johnson Title October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 Certified Tutor $35.00 an hour (Board Employee)
16. Johnnie Holder CNP October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 CNP After School Worker (Board Employee)
17. Dana Kelley Title October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 Certified Tutor $35.00 an hour (Board Employee)
18. Jae Chelsea Smith Title October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 Certified Tutor $35.00 an hour (Board Employee)
19. Jaycie Newton Title, October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 Certified Tutor $35.00 an hour (Board Employee)
20. Jessica Rogers Title October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 Certified Tutor $35.00 an hour (Board Employee)
21. Kelli Lambert Title October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 Certified Tutor $35.00 an hour (Board Employee)
22. Jordyn Pollard Title October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 Certified Tutor $35.00 an hour (Board Employee)
23. Madison Allen Title October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 Certified Tutor $35.00 an hour (Board Employee)
24. Zyrese Wynn 21st Century October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 Student (High/College) Tutor $12.00 an hour
25. Payton Tracy 21st Century October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 Student (High/College) Tutor $12.00 an
26. Autumn Kilgore 21st Century October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 Student (High/College) Tutor $12.00 an hour
27. Marley Horton 21st Century October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 Student (High/College) Tutor $12.00 an hour
28. Jaden Herrin 21st Century October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 Student (High/College) Tutor $12.00 an hour
29. Katelyn Cantrell 21st Century October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 Student (High/College) Tutor $12.00 an hour
30. Shelby Morrow 21st Century October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 Student (High/College) Tutor $12.00 an hour
31. Angie Akes 21st Century October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 Student (High/College) Tutor $12.00 an hour
32. Ciana Smith 21st Century October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 Student (High/College) Tutor $12.00 an hour
33. Kindal Grace 21st Century October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 Student (High/College) Tutor $12.00 an hour
34. Cayden Garrett 21st Century October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 Student (High/College) Tutor $12.00 an hour
35. John Michael Murphy 21st Century October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 Student (High/College) Tutor $12.00 an hour
36. Monica Taylor 21st Century October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 Student (High/College) Tutor $12.00 an hour
37. Margaret Collum Title October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 Certified Tutor $35.00 an hour (Board Employee)
38. Megan Hester Title October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 Certified Tutor $35.00 an hour (Board Employee)
39. Rachel Parker Title October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 Certified Tutor $35.00 an hour (Board Employee)
40. Jennifer McCord Title October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 Certified Tutor $35.00 an hour (Board Employee)
41. Melissa Pharr Title October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 Certified Tutor $35.00 an hour (Board Employee)
42. Rhonda Blanchard Title October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 Certified Tutor $35.00 an hour (Board Employee)
43. Melinda Williamson Title October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026, Certified Tutor$35.00 an hour (Board Employee)
44. Allison Rogers Title October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026, Certified Tutor $35.00 an hour (Board Employee)
D. 2025-2026 Supplement
1. Devrin Starr, CCHS Additional Supplement—Football — $1,415.00
E. Leave of Absence
1. Zack Kerr, Custodian at Cedar Bluff School
2. Haley Jolly, Teacher at Centre Elementary School
3. Scott King, Bus Driver at Centre Middle School
4. Heather Goodwin, Bus Driver at Centre Middle School (Pending documentation)
5. Cassandra Lindsey, Technology Director
F. 2025-2026 Substitute Renewals
1. Brittany Pledger
2. Brandon Patrick
G. 2025-2026 New Substitute
1. Tina Guice
H. 2025-2026 Volunteers
1. Hope Simpson, Mentor at CBS
2. Joy McGee, Parent Organization Leader at CMS
23. Approve Professional Development
24. Review Current Job Postings
25. Superintendent’s Update
26. Other
A. Select Delegate for 2025 AASB Delegate Assembly
The board will select one member to represent the board as a delegate during the AASB Delegate Assembly, at 6 PM on December 4, 2025, at The Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery.
The board will also select an alternative delegate as a backup.
B. Next Board Meeting
1. The next board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. and will be held at the Central Office, located at 200 Armory Road, Centre, AL 35960.
27. Adjourn
