Cherokee County Schools Report Card Improves
During the regular Board of Education meeting Thursday afternoon Dr. Stephen Ingram made a presentation to the Board about understanding the School Accountability Report Card. The good news is the Cherokee County School System improved the overall grade score of 88 and that is up from the previous 84.
In other business, the Board reviewed the updated travel procedures, approved a proposal from Rosemont Consulting Services, a memorandum of understanding was approved with the Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama, approved a proposal from Badgepass Inc., Approved amended Energy Savings budget for Sand Rock School, approved the Demolition of Cedar Bluff School property, declared 3 vehicles as surplus property, approved travel schedule, approved the personnel action sheet as presented, professional development and current job postings. You can read more about the meeting on the WEIS Radio News Site.
In the Superintendent’s update, Mr. Welsh recognized Cherokee County Volley Ball Coach, Tiffany Reiger on her team winning the 4A State Championship. The team finished the season with 51 wins and 9 loses.
Next Mr. Welsh recognized the Sand Rock Cross Country Coach and his team for winning the 2nd Place Trophy in the State for their outstanding season.
Mr. Welsh also recognized three local FFA Chapters for winning the National FFA Chapter Award. Across the Country there are 9400 FFA Chapters and only four hundred received this Award with 3 of those in Cherokee County Those Awards went to Cedar Bluff, Centre and Spring Garden Chapters.
Superintendent Welsh also reminded everyone in attendance November is Thank Alabama Teacher Month and encouraged everyone to Thank Our Teachers for the outstanding job they do in helping to shape the next generation.
The next Board of Education meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 8th at 4 pm in the Board Office.
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 October 6, 2025 Minutes
10. Receive September 2025 Financial Report
Receive the September 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 September 30, 2025.
12. Elect Board Vice President
13. Review Accountability Report Card
14. Review Updated Travel Procedures
15. Approve Rosemont Consulting Services, LLC Proposal
1. Rosemont Consulting Services, LLC will provide consulting support for the Cherokee County School District for the Special Education Department – October 1, 2025-July 31, 2026
1. Memorandum of Understanding between Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama and Cherokee County Schools to partner in the delivery of applied, hands-on, STEM programming to students in Northeast Alabama.
1. BadgeHub ID System – Annual Renewal
1. Sand Rock School Amended 2024-2025 Energy Savings Budget Carryover
1. Vacant House #1–3765 Old Hwy 9, Cedar Bluff, AL2. Vacant House #2–3785 Old Hwy 9, Cedar Bluff, AL3. Vacant House #3–3807 Old Hwy 9, Cedar Bluff, AL
1. Asset# T23871 – 1996 Ford Pickup Truck – VIN# 1FTEF15Y2TNA317212. Asset# T52872CO – 2012 Chevrolet K1500LT Silverado Truck – VIN# 1GCPKSE75CF225123
1. Laura Brown and the CB Cross Country Team to participate in the State XC Meet at Oakville Indian Mounds, Danville, AL on November 7-8, 2025 – Funded by CB Booster Club and/or Cross Country – Trip 46822. Clay Mitchell and the CB FFA Students to attend the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN on October 27-31, 2025 – Funded by CB FFA – Trip 45273. Tiffany Rieger and the CCHS Volleyball Team to participate in the 2025 AHSAA North Regional Volleyball Tournament at The Finley Center in Hoover, AL on October 22-24, 2025 – Funded by CCHS Volleyball – Trip 45704. Tiffany Rieger and the CCHS Volleyball Team to participate in the 2025 AHSAAState Volleyball Tournament at Birmingham Crossplex in Birmingham, AL on October 28- 30, 2025 – Funded by CCHS Volleyball – Trip 4655
A. Retirement 1. Sharon Gail Williams, Elementary Teacher at Gaylesville School —46 Years of CCBOE Service — Effective: January 1, 2026 (Pending TRS approval)
B. Resignations 1. Julia Birchfield, Special Education Paraprofessional at Centre Elementary School – Effective: January 1, 20262. Scott King, Bus Driver at Centre Middle School – Effective: November 1, 20253. Jacob Kelley, Head Football Coach and Physical Education Teacher at Cherokee County High School – Effective: June 5, 2026
C. Classified Placement 1. Scott Perry, Bus Driver (190888) at Centre Middle School – Effective: November 3, 2025D. 2025-2026 Supplements1. Chris Davis, CCHS Band Director – Additional Supplement—$2,000 – Funded by CCHS Band Boosters
E. 2025-2026 Supplement Revision1. Remove Dana Kelley as Centre Middle School Girls Basketball (Additional Supplement) $1,179
F. Contract Employment1. Ashley Parris, Extended Leave Temporary Teacher (192142) at Centre Elementary School
G. Leave of Absence1. Tracie Chasteen, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant2. Debbie Moon, Lunchroom ManagerH. 2025-2026 New Substitutes
I. 2025-2026 Volunteer1. April Dillingham, Extended Family
24. Review Current Job Postings
