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Board notes Purple Star recognitions, Milken award recipient and nominates Alabama School of Fine Arts board member
Summary
The board recognized growth in Purple Star Schools designations, announced a Milken Family Foundation educator award recipient who will be honored next month, and said the Alabama School of Fine Arts nominated Elias Hendricks to fill a board seat, with a resolution to be prepared affirming that nomination.
Board members heard several recognitions and a nomination for a state-affiliated board during the meeting.
Department staff said participation in the Purple Star Schools program — a national military‑family recognition — has grown and that Alabama ranked second nationally in the number of designated schools. The department plans to recognize qualifying schools next month and noted many districts send representatives to receive the award.
The board also announced a Milken Family Foundation award recipient from Mobile, who will be recognized at the next meeting; the award includes a $25,000 prize. Department staff said the recipient will attend next month to receive the recognition.
On governance, the Alabama School of Fine Arts submitted a list of three nominees to fill an upcoming board vacancy. Department staff said the school’s top choice is Elias Hendricks and that the department prepared a resolution with Hendricks’ name; staff noted the nominee would take office July 1. Resumes for the second and third choices — Dr. Jeffrey Moore and Manisha Mishra — were also provided to the board. Staff said the department historically affirms the institution’s first choice unless board members direct otherwise; the transcript shows no board vote on the confirmation during the provided excerpt.
The board also recognized April as school library month and described upcoming library-related activities and recognitions.
