The Special Meeting was held Thursday Afternoon at the Central Office. The Following actions were taken as listed below:

Special Called Board Meeting

05/21/2026- 04:00 PM

Cherokee County Board of Education

Central Office Board Room

200 Armory Road, Centre, Alabama 35960

1. Call to Order
2. Welcome
   3. Public Comments
   4. Roll Call – Establishment of a Quorum
   5. Proper Procedures for Board Meeting Notification
   6. Adopt Agenda
   7. Approve May 11, 2026 Minutes
   8. Receive March 2026 Financial Report

Receive the March 2026 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 March 31, 2026.

9. Approve Travel
10. Will Dodd and the SR FFA to travel to Murray State University in Murray, KY on April 24–25, 2026 — Funded by Local School – Trip# 5417
11. Approve Energy Savings Budget
12. 2026-2027 Energy Savings Budget for Cherokee County Career and Technology Center
13. Approve Personnel Action
14. Resignations
15. Aubrie Hill, English Teacher at Cherokee County High School — Effective: June 1, 2026.
16. Samantha Carnes, Elementary Teacher at Spring Garden School — Effective: June 1,2026.
17. Demie Jo Johnson, Gifted Exceptionality Paraprofessional at Cherokee County Career and Technology Center — Effective: June 1, 2026.
18. Certified Placements
19. Ashley Parris, Elementary Teacher (213632) at Centre Elementary School – Effective:2026-2027 School Year.
20. Katherine Johnson, Mathematics Coach (213627) at Centre Elementary School and Centre Middle School.
21. Madison Leonard, Math Teacher (211930) at Centre Middle School — Pending Certification — Effective: 2026-2027 School Year.
22. Silas Thompson, 6th Grade English Language Arts Teacher (213640) at Centre Middle School – Effective: 2026-2027 School Year
23. Matthew Pharr, Principal (208723) at Cherokee County High School — Effective:July 1, 2026 upon the condition that Mr. Pharr’s spouse, who is currently a member of the CCHS faculty, will be supervised in that role by Centre Elementary School principal Wes Neyman.

6. Landen Whited, Music Teacher and Band Director (211826) at Cherokee County HighSchool— Pending Background Clearance and Certification – Effective: 2026-2027School Year.
7. Kyle Garmon, Principal (210428) at Spring Garden School — Effective: July 1, 2026.
8. Krista Young, Health Science Instructor (213668) at Cherokee County Career and Technology Center – Pending Certification – Effective: 2026-2027 School Year.
9. Classified Placements  Effective: 2026-2027 School Year

1. Charles Bergner, Bus Driver (208727) for Centre Schools
2. Edward Lands, Bus Driver (210571) for Centre Schools
3. Juanita Maxwell, 7 Hour CNP Worker (212653) at Centre Middle School
4. Ashley Benefield, System-wide Special Education Paraprofessional with Bus AideResponsibilities (212636)
5. Donnica Huey, System-wide Special Education Paraprofessional with Bus AideResponsibilities (212636)
6. Summer Placements
7. Ty Butler, CM Summer Worker – Janitorial
8. Amanda Harkins, CM Teacher Position Substitute
9. Hannah Weaver, CM Teacher Position Substitute
10. Alan Heath, SR Bus Driver
11. Tim Hartman, Special Needs Bus Driver
12. Supplemental Pay
13. Josh Decker, CCHS Baseball Supplement – $1,393 – Funded by CCHS Upper Deck Club
14. Terry Stephens, CCHS Baseball Supplement – $1,393 – Funded by CCHS Upper DeckClub
15. Ethan Johnson, CCHS Baseball Supplement – $1,393 – Funded by CCHS Upper DeckClub
16. Other
17. The next board meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 8, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. and will be held at the Central Office.
18. Adjourn