The Morgan County Board of Education on Sept. 2 approved a request from Coalfield High School for the boys basketball team to travel to Pensacola Beach, Florida, for a Christmas tournament Dec. 26–30, 2025. The motion, moved by Ben Jackson and seconded by Kasey Perkins, passed unanimously 6-0.
Why it matters: the travel approval allows an extracurricular team to participate in an out-of-state tournament during the winter break period; the board’s permission is required for district teams traveling overnight and out of state.
Details: the minutes record only the board’s approval and the travel dates and destination. The board did not record estimated trip costs, lodging arrangements, or fundraising sources in the minutes. The motion was carried without recorded opposition.
What’s next: the school’s athletic department will finalize travel logistics and ensure compliance with district procedures for out-of-state trips, including transportation, chaperone arrangements and any required approvals or insurance.