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Superintendent Glenn moved the item to accept the resignation; the motion was seconded and passed with no recorded opposition. Following the vote, multiple board members spoke in praise of Rhodes, describing him as passionate about Morgan County Schools and West Morgan in particular.

Board comments noted Rhodes’s longtime involvement in the district as an educator and administrator, and several speakers singled out projects he championed, including the construction of West Morgan Elementary School and a new high school. Members praised his advocacy for students, teachers and athletes and recalled personal anecdotes about his service and personality.

The board did not announce a replacement process at the meeting; no appointment was recorded. The resignation will take effect in July 2025, and the board noted its appreciation for Rhodes’s service to the district.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","MCBOE Business Meeting 7/10/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Morgan County Board of Education voted unanimously to accept the resignation of District 1 representative Billy Rhodes effective July 2025; several board members offered tributes noting his long service and work on West Morgan projects.","taxTitle","Morgan County Schools, School Districts, Alabama","taxId",53311,"location","Alabama","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6174087,"Morgan County Board approves contracts, grants, personnel items and recognizes bus inspection team",109,522000,631000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5375646-187deba5334d655cc6ed76f6a3d55089&start=522&end=631","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5375646-187deba5334d655cc6ed76f6a3d55089/thumbnail_522000.jpg","/articles/6174087/Alabama/Morgan-County-Board-approves-contracts-grants-personnel-items-and-recognizes-bus-inspection-team","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6174087-f4d380bc02c994d4da754f63eed9d2c9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770514240&Signature=IRaG~4WcNqLZrqC7SychIU99acH6g6kgs3~Uk~nvJGB3lVMolUwOOqfka7AiORiXbbTNS4umgbxgwRW25sjTJXTdGK2KymN~14UnZ6tdEc6j5V8jBrmJDIKmUj978-w0JPN2qf874lerukziyI8vT~0ySABuBxdep~inYaSieBXeuPvcu4VMdAW8NGMptPu~g8XUVqehkxhwIl4FFXMCfjwZlZVP4IOL7vLFcQoc02z3ROq3c486qPSfde5eb28~Z8Hq5-G4o8rsaqD5JqWM2BAoOUO~Wfopp~ZFfRZMjBnTkxDPVNFK9dy-06Dnt54T5fLm8aiK70Veoqr0Qcv4Mg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Morgan County Board of Education unanimously approved a slate of contracts, grant applications, leases and personnel recommendations at its June meeting, and recognized the district transportation team for 21 years of inspections with noted accomplishments.

The board approved a quotation dated June 9, 2025, from Ambit Solutions for an IP intercom system for the Rural Development Park; board members also approved the 2025–26 board member mini-grant program and matching 50/50 grant applications. The board approved a lease between the Morgan County Board of Education and Community Action Partnership of North Alabama Inc. for one Head Start classroom and playground at Cateca School, effective August 2025 through July 2026, and an agreement for the district to furnish food service to that child/adult care center.

Other approved items included a dual-enrollment/dual-credit agreement with Calhoun Community College, a client-services agreement with Sunbelt for sign-language interpreters covering October 2025 through May 27, 2026, and a proposal from Terracon (P.E. 5251058) for special inspections and construction materials testing for athletic upgrades at Brewer High School. The board also approved a cost estimate from North American Video and Sound Inc. and a series of revised board policies listed on the agenda.

On personnel, Superintendent Glenn presented items numbered 1 through 62 for approval; the board voted unanimously to approve those personnel recommendations. The board also approved informational within-school transfers as listed on the agenda.

At the start of the meeting the board presented a recognition for the Morgan County Schools bus-inspection team, noting 21 years of inspections and thanking staff for their work transporting students. The board also recognized Dana Spiegle as the new elementary education director.

All listed motions on the consent and action agenda passed by unanimous voice or hand vote; no recorded roll-call tallies or dissenting votes were recorded in the meeting transcript. Several board members thanked staff and contractors for their work and noted that detailed contract documents and grant applications are kept on file with the superintendent’s office.","At a unanimous vote, the Morgan County Board of Education approved intercom and service contracts, grant applications, leases and personnel actions, and recognized the district bus-inspection team for 21 years without major deficiencies.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6174091,"Morgan County Board of Education audit finds no material weaknesses, shows net position increase",110,344000,454000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5375646-187deba5334d655cc6ed76f6a3d55089&start=344&end=454","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5375646-187deba5334d655cc6ed76f6a3d55089/thumbnail_344000.jpg","/articles/6174091/Alabama/Morgan-County-Board-of-Education-audit-finds-no-material-weaknesses-shows-net-position-increase","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6174091-2150f5e7e1e7fde9d5d27be39918c295/orig.mp4?Expires=1770514240&Signature=aEu8zB1JPn83PfEkEMiC0wyKgSea8eis6hOI5mSC8e~uQu8DVkphhhIpkOeJ0SqGpGb4n~RYjkLEFQxoXxfKDgh~0DrcM2pkDE1a7Ln6iaNjY4p14D5mVnGgyk7wFoRYq51Wx~7i1yDCNnA6jv2OLys7K~QogQz1vgx2vXEHutT-WHIAUUdTohd0e6CKhDwEfFq8WRpmgCYFb2HNSPtpZL48hQAfmya7FesBx1o~9rJDp7~vSNZgfejjyAQ7chGOE~Sz~4SSHf6FWYNOLUxkm7NhKoFRzshCJJLYzLv9F1q4-3pqH8LqM5HD3RX4Ogua87X3oWVE-lExyUqk0wC4-w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Morgan County Board of Education received the independent audit for fiscal year 2024 at its June meeting, where the auditor reported no material weaknesses in internal control and compliance with federal program requirements.

The audit presenter, Erica Dolf of the contracted audit firm, told the board the audit produced three reports customary for a government audit and that the district showed an increase in net position of $35.9 million and an increase in the general fund of $17.9 million.

Why it matters: independent audits assess whether a district is meeting legal and financial reporting obligations and identify control weaknesses that could affect public funds. A finding of no material weaknesses indicates auditors did not identify major deficiencies that would affect the accuracy of financial statements.

Dolf summarized the audit work and results, saying there were “no material weaknesses and the board [was] compliant in all material respects with compliance requirements of the major federal programs.” Board members thanked the audit team for the report and its recommendations.

Board members discussed the summary and accepted the presentation; the superintendent and board chair noted appreciation for the auditors’ recommendations and the district’s financial condition. The board did not take additional formal action on the audit at the meeting beyond accepting the report.

The audit covers the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2024, and was presented to the board during the meeting's presentations section. The board indicated it will review the detailed management recommendations included in the auditor's reports.","An independent audit presented to the Morgan County Board of Education found no material internal-control weaknesses, compliance with major federal program rules, and an increase in net position and the general fund for fiscal year 2024.","actionData","errors"]

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Morgan County board accepts resignation of District 1 member Billy Rhodes, members praise his service

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Morgan County Board of Education audit finds no material weaknesses, shows net position increase