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Board reconsiders and approves bylaws updates after association feedback

5805916 · September 17, 2025

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Summary

The board reconsidered a bylaws update it had approved Aug. 26 after administrators solicited feedback from association leadership; trustees approved the Miller Johnson-recommended updates 6-0.

The Birmingham Board of Education reconsidered and approved updates to its bylaws and policies manual on Sept. 16 after district administrators solicited feedback from association leadership, according to the deputy superintendent.

Deputy Superintendent Heich told trustees the item was being reconsidered because BA leadership had not been given the opportunity to provide feedback before the board’s Aug. 26 vote. Heich said the district corrected that oversight and brought the amended language back for reconsideration with BA input.

Trustee Hochmer moved to consider Resolution 5, acceptance of Miller Johnson (district counsel) recommendations and updates to the Board of Education Bylaws and Policies Manual; Trustee Zammit supported the motion. The board approved the reconsideration 6-0.

Discussion versus decision: The reconsideration corrected a procedural step (allowing association feedback) and resulted in a formal board decision to adopt the updated bylaws language. The meeting reflected procedural compliance rather than substantive policy change discussion during the open session.