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 April 9, 2026 Minutes
10. Receive February 2026 Financial Report
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 April 9, 2026 Minutes
10. Receive February 2026 Financial Report
Receive the February 2026 Bank Reconciliation, Cash Balance, and Financial Report.The financial data and cash balance presented in these reports were based on the reconciledbank statements to the general ledger as of February 28, 2026.
11. Approve Policy Manual Revisions as recommended by the State Board to be in Compliance.
12. Approve License Agreement with City of Centre
1. Approve agreement with the City of Centre for Cherokee County Youth Football League to use Cherokee County High School’s football field and the parking area(s).
13. Declare Items as Surplus Property
1. Asset #010222—Brother Simplicity Sewing Machine – SR FACS Department2. Asset #010223—Brother Simplicity Sewing Machine – SR FACS Department3. Asset #010224—Brother Simplicity Sewing Machine – SR FACS Department4. Asset #010225—Brother Simplicity Sewing Machine – SR FACS Department5. Asset #010227—Brother Simplicity Sewing Machine – SR FACS Department6. Asset #010228—Brother Simplicity Sewing Machine – SR FACS Department7. Asset #010229—Brother Simplicity Sewing Machine – SR FACS Department8. Asset #010230—Brother Simplicity Sewing Machine – SR FACS Department9. Asset #011739—Brother CS600i Sewing Machine – SR FACS Department10. Asset #011334—Brother CS600i Sewing Machine – SR FACS Department11. Asset #011740—Brother CS600i Sewing Machine – SR FACS Department12. Asset #011741—Brother CS600i Sewing Machine – SR FACS Department13. Asset #011750—Brother CS600i Sewing Machine – SR FACS Department14. (No Asset #)—Brother CS600i Sewing Machine – SR FACS Department15. (No Asset #)—Brother CS600i Sewing Machine – SR FACS Department16. (No Asset #)—Brother CS600i Sewing Machine – SR FACS Department17. (No Asset #)—Brother CS600i Sewing Machine – SR FACS Department18. (No Asset #)—Brother CS600i Sewing Machine – SR FACS Department19. (No Asset #)—Jet-Set High Pressure Water Drain Machine – Maintenance Department20. (No Asset #)—Lincoln AC 225 Amp Welder – Maintenance Department21. (No Asset #)—Super Nova Electric Airless Paint Sprayer – Maintenance Department22. (No Asset #)—Concrete Vibrator 110 Volt – Maintenance Department23. (No Asset #)—Sewer Machine w/attachments – Maintenance Department24. (No Asset #)—Clark 20 Gallon Blaster Machine – Maintenance Department
14. Approve Travel
1. Claudia Sewell and the CMS Cheerleaders to attend Cheer Camp at Great Wolf Lodge in LaGrange, GA on June 25-28, 2026 – Funded by CMS Cheer – Trip# 53962. Laura Poole and the CCHS Cheerleaders to attend Cheer Camp at Great Wolf Lodge in LaGrange, GA on June 25-28, 2026 – Funded by CCHS Cheer – Trip# 53953. Todd Wheeler, Shawn Turner, Claudia Sewell and the CCHS Varsity Track Team to participate in State Track Meet at Gulf Shores High School in Gulf Shores, AL on April 29-May 3, 2026 – Funded by CCHS Booster Club – Trip# 5491, 5506 & 55074. Will Dodd and the SR FFA to compete in Livestock Judging at Murray State University in Murray, KY on April 24-25, 2026 – Funded by SR FFA – Trip# 54175. Will Dodd and the SR FFA to compete in Livestock Judging at Texas Tech in Lubbock, TX on May 22-27, 2026 – Funded by SR FFA – Trip# 5453
15. Approve Personnel Action
A. Retirements1. Jennifer Bomian, Elementary Teacher at Centre Elementary School — 25 Years of CCBOE Service — Effective: June 1, 2026
2. Susan Carroll, Bus Driver at Centre Middle School – 12 Years of CCBOE Service – Effective: June 1, 2026
3. April Young, Mathematics Teacher at Centre Middle School – 25 Years of CCBOE Service – Effective: June 1, 2026
4. Leah Nelson, Library Media Specialist at Cherokee County High School — 20 Years of CCBOE Service — Effective: June 1, 2026
5. Brian Clowdis, Principal at Spring Garden School — 24 Years of CCBOE Service — Effective: July 1, 2026
B. Amend Retirement Effective Date
1. Amend retirement effective date for Bobby Tittle, Principal at Cherokee County High School from August 1, 2026, to July 1, 2026
C. Resignations
1. Billy Turner, History Teacher at Cherokee County High School — Effective: June 1, 20262. Tracy Hurtt, Job Coach for Cherokee County Schools — Effective the last working day on May 8, 2026
D. Certified PlacementsEffective: 2026-2027 School Year
1. Jacob Burleson, Special Education Teacher (207394) at Cedar Bluff School – Pending Certification
2. Shyann Wells, Elementary Teacher (205030) at Cedar Bluff School – Pending Certification
E. Certified Transfer by AgreementEffective: 2026-2027 School Year
1. Amber May from English Teacher to Library Media Specialist (209213) at Cherokee County High School – Pending Certification
F. Classified PlacementEffective: 2026-2027 School Year
1. Ryan Cox, Bus Driver at Cedar Bluff School (208727) at Cedar Bluff School
G. Leave of Absence Requests
1. Cynthia Duffell, Bus Driver at Cedar Bluff School2. Amanda Young, Pre-K Auxiliary Paraprofessional at Sand Rock School
H. New Position
1. Certified Instructional Tutor at Cedar Bluff School — Local Funded
I. 2025-2026 Supplements
1. Tiffany Rieger, CCHS Volleyball Supplement – $928 – Funded by CCHS Volleyball Booster Club
2. Megan Ponder, CCHS Volleyball Supplement – $278 – Funded by CCHS Volleyball Booster Club
16. Review Current Job Postings No Action Necessary
17. Superintendent’s Update: Congratulated Cherokee County High School on their recognition as School of Distinction for their ACT Boot Camp Program. Principal Tittle and Superintendent Welsh attended the recognition luncheon on Monday.
17. Superintendent’s Update: Congratulated Cherokee County High School on their recognition as School of Distinction for their ACT Boot Camp Program. Principal Tittle and Superintendent Welsh attended the recognition luncheon on Monday.
Announced the Grand Opening of the New Cherokee County Courthouse Friday May 1st with Doctor Eric Mackey to attend and visit the Board Office while he is in town. Congratulated those retiring with 106 years of combined experience.
18. Other
1. The next board meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 11, 2026, 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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