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 March 9, 2026 Minutes
10. Approve Bailey Education Group, LLC Proposal for Cedar Bluff School
1. Approve Bailey Education Group, LLC Proposal to provide a 10-day student-focused ACAP preparation partnership with Cedar Bluff School.
11. Approve Revised Energy Savings Budget for Cherokee County High School
1. Revised Energy Savings Budget for Cherokee County High School
12. Accept Bids
1. Re-roofing Projects at Cherokee County Career and Technology Center, Sand Rock, and Spring Garden: Garner & Associates Roofing & Facility Services, LLC – $570,000 – Lowest Responsible Bidder
2. Re-roofing Project at Sand Rock School: Old South Construction Co – $216,400 – Lowest Responsible Bidder
3. ITB#26-04 Truck for Transportation Department: Donohoo Chevrolet — $66,534.50 – Lowest Responsible Bidder
13. Adopt Social Studies Textbooks
|
Grade |
Textbook Title |
Publisher |
ISBN |
|
K |
Alabama Kindergarten Social Studies: Living and Working Together in Family and Community |
Gallopade |
9780635143662 |
|
1 |
Alabama First Grade Social Studies: Living and Working Together in Community and State |
Gallopade |
9780635143754 |
|
2 |
Alabama Second Grade Social Studies: Living and Working Together in State and Nation |
Gallopade |
9780635143846 |
|
3 |
Alabama Third Grade Social Studies: Alabama in American History and Government I: Geography and Settlement |
Gallopade |
9780635143938 |
|
4 |
Alabama Fourth Grade Social Studies: Alabama in American History and Government II: Colonies To 1900 |
Gallopade |
9780635144027 |
|
5 |
Alabama Fifth Grade Social Studies: Alabama in American History and Government III: Twentieth Century To Present |
Gallopade |
9780635144119 |
|
Grade |
Textbook Title |
Publisher |
ISBN |
|
6 |
Early United States History And Civics |
McGraw Hill |
9781264917730 |
|
7 – 8 |
World History And Geography, Early Ages |
McGraw Hill |
9781266420566 |
Grades 9 – 12
|
Grade/Subject |
Textbook Title |
Publisher |
ISBN |
|
9 World History |
World History And Geography, Modern Times |
McGraw Hill |
9781264645169 |
|
10 Early US History |
United States History, Early Years |
McGraw Hill |
9781266251030 |
|
11 Modern US History |
United States History, Modern Times |
McGraw Hill |
9781265415181 |
|
12 US Government |
United States Government & Civics |
McGraw Hill |
9781266434419 |
|
12 Economics |
Economics |
McGraw Hill |
9781266484773 |
|
9-12 Elective |
Thinking About Psychology |
BFW |
9781319535056 |
|
9-12 Elective |
Global Geography |
HMH |
9798202125416 |
|
9-12 Elective |
Sociology In Our Times |
Cengage |
9798214140827 |
14. Review Policy Manual Revisions (No Action Necessary)
15. Declare Items as Surplus Property
1. Asset #002645-Welder (purchased in 1999) CCHS Ag Department
2. Asset #002647-Welder (purchased in 1999) CCHS Ag Department
3. Asset #002648-Welder (purchased in 1999) CCHS Ag Department
4. Welder (No asset #—not on inventory) CCHS Ag Department
16. Approve Travel
1. Derek Kuykendall and CCCTC Welding Student to attend Skills USA Competition at BJCC in Birmingham, AL on April 20-22, 2026 – Funded by Andrew Jones Grant – Trip 5255
2. Derrick Hooper and CCCTC Automotive Students to attend Skills USA Competition at BJCC in Birmingham, AL on April 20-22, 2026 – Funded by Andrew Jones Grant – Trip 5256
3. Wendy Moon and JAG Students to attend JAGCA National Competition in Salt Lake City, UT on April 29-May 2, 2026 – Funded by State JAG/Local School – Trip 5257
4. John Kincer and CCHS FFA Students to attend the National FFA Washington Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. on July 6-11, 2026 – Funded by FFA – Trip 5244
5. John Kincer and CCHS FFA Students to attend the AL State FFA Convention in Montgomery, AL on June 9-12, 2026 — Funded by FFA- Trip 5245
17. Approve Personnel Action
A. Retirements-
1. Ricky Pollard, Bus Driver for Centre Schools — 10.5 Years of CCBOE Service — Effective: June 1, 2026
2. Bobby R. Tittle, Principal at Cherokee County High School — 5 Years of CCBOE Service — Effective: August 1, 2026 (Pending TRS approval)
3. Randall Prater, Custodian at Cherokee County Career and Technology Center — 25 Years of CCBOE Service — Effective: July 1, 2026 (Pending TRS approval)
B. Resignations
1. Ernest Dewayne Gregg, Bus Driver at Cedar Bluff School — Effective: June 1, 2026
2. Claire Proctor, CNP Worker at Centre Elementary School — Effective: May 22, 2026
3. Gail Webb, CNP Worker at Sand Rock School — Effective: March 13, 2026
4. Ricky Austin, Physical Education Teacher and Coach at Spring Garden School — Effective: March 31, 2026
5. Philip Carter, Precision Machining Instructor at Cherokee County Career and Technology Center — Effective: June 1, 2026
C. New Positions
1. Intervention Teacher at Cedar Bluff School — Funded by CSI Grant
2. Special Education Paraprofessional at Cedar Bluff School — Funded by CSI Grant
3. Summer School Teacher – 5 Positions (CB, CM, GS, SR, SG) (Sean Machristie will be at CH)
4. Summer Program Nurses (County wide)
5. Summer Programs Office Aide/Instructional Aide – 6 Positions (CB, CE, CH, GS, SR, SG)
6. Summer Reading Academy K-3 Teacher – 30 Positions (CB-4, CE-9, GS-4, SR-8, SG-5)
7. Summer Reading and Math 4-5 Teacher – 9 Positions (CB-1, CE/CM-2, GS-2, SR-2, SG- 2)
8. Summer Bus Drivers – 7 Positions
9. 21st CCLC Bus Driver – 1 Position
10. Extended Summer Special Ed Bus Driver – 1 Position
11. Summer Mental Health Coordinator – 1 Position
12. Extended Summer Special Ed Teacher – 2 Positions (CE, CM)
13. Extended Summer Special Ed Paraprofessional/Bus Aide – 2 Positions (CE, CM)
14. Summer Speech Teacher – 1 Position
15. Summer Occupational Therapist – 1 Position
16. Summer CNP Workers – up to 15 Positions — County-wide
17. Summer CNP Student Workers – up to 7 Positions — County-wide
18. Summer Workers – 9 Positions (CB, CE, CM, CH, G, SR, SG, CT, CO)
19. Summer Reading Coach – 5 Positions (CB, CE, G, SR, SG)
D. Certified Transfers by Agreement Effective: 2026-2027 School Year
1. Amy McFry from Special Education Teacher to Intervention Teacher (206005) at Cedar Bluff School
2. Devon Chodos from Elementary Teacher at Gaylesville School to Elementary Teacher (205030) at Cedar Bluff School
E. Certified Placement
1. Autumn Fox, Elementary Teacher (205030) at Cedar Bluff School – Effective: 2026-2027 School Year
F. Classified Transfer by Agreement
1. Sandi Hanson from 4-Hour CNP Worker at Cedar Bluff School to 8-Hour CNP Worker (168530) at Sand Rock School – Effective: April 10, 2026
G. Classified Placements
1. Kevin Haney, Maintenance Worker (201543) — Effective: April 13, 2026 (Pending Background Clearance)
2. Angela Juline Roer, School Nurse (204972) at Cedar Bluff School — Effective: 2026- 2027 School Year
3. Frances Wiggins, Special Education Elementary Paraprofessional (206006) at Cedar Bluff School – Effective: 2026-2027 School Year
4. Michelle Moore, 4-Hour CNP Worker (207482) at Cedar Bluff School — Effective: April 15, 2026
H. Leave of Absence Requests
1. Valerie Martin, Elementary Teacher at Cedar Bluff School
2. Jessica Fox, Instructional Paraprofessional at Sand Rock School
3. Paige Lockridge, Elementary Teacher at Sand Rock School
4. Alyssa Weaver, Office Aide at Sand Rock School
I. Principal Contracts
1. Torey McDaniel, Principal at Cedar Bluff School
2. Brett Keasler, Principal at Cherokee County Career and Technology Center
J. Contract Employment
1. Erin Young, 21st Century Certified Tutor – October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 – Funded by 21st CCLC
2. Chloe Collins, 21st Century Student Tutor – October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 – Funded by 21st CCLC
3. Bentley Winslow, 21st Century Student Tutor – October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 – Funded by 21st CCLC
4. Miley Reynolds, 21st Century Student Tutor – October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 – Funded by 21st CCLC
5. Leland Gardner, 21st Century Student Tutor – October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 – Funded by 21st CCLC
6. Alyssa Koonce, 21st Century Student Tutor – October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 – Funded by 21st CCLC
7. Sean Poss, 21st Century Student Tutor – October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 – Funded by 21st CCLC
8. Baylee Colbert, 21st Century Student Tutor – October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 – Funded by 21st CCLC
9. Abbie Bishop, 21st Century Student Tutor – October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 – Funded by 21st CCLC
10. Kimberly Serio, Painting at Gaylesville School – Funded by Local School Funds
11. Beverly Mobbs, Extended Leave Temporary Teacher Position (207317) at Cedar Bluff School
12. Colton Patterson, CCHS Band Spring Clinic Instructor – $150 – Funded by CCHS Band
K. 2025-2026 Supplemental Pay
1. Devrin Starr, CCHS Baseball Supplement – $1,500 – Funded by CCHS Baseball
2. Jamie Maddox, National Teacher – $5,000 – Funded by National Teacher
3. Rachel Farley, National Teacher – $5,000 – Funded by National Teacher
4. Brett Keasler, CLNA Convener – up to $21,500 per SDE Contract C260392
L. 2025-2026 New Substitutes
1. Perry Adams, Long Term Substitute
2. Mylia Barnette, Long Term Substitute
3. Bobbie Mackey
18. Approve Professional Development
19. Review Current Job Postings
20. Superintendent’s Update
Superintendent Welsh will present school system updates and recognitions.
21. Other
1. The next board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. and will be held at the Central Office, located at 200 Armory Road, Centre, AL 35960.
22. Adjourn
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