Board approves consent agenda, HR report, professional services, roof replacement and financial statements

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — During the Feb. 18 meeting, the Huntsville City Schools Board of Education approved multiple routine and capital items by voice vote.

What passed: The board approved the consent agenda (gifts to schools and bids), accepted the human-resources report, approved the professional service agreement report, authorized the Huntsville High competition auxiliary gym roof replacement, and accepted the fiscal-year 2024 November and December financial statements. In each case the superintendent recommended approval and the chair announced the motion passed following an oral vote.

Minutes and motions: The board accepted minutes from the Jan. 7 work session and the Jan. 20 board meeting with no requested changes. For each consent-item motion the record shows a motion, a second, and a voice vote of "aye," after which the chair stated "The motion passes." The transcript does not include roll-call tallies or named yes/no votes for these routine items.

Details on capital item: Board members thanked central-office staff for work on the Huntsville High auxiliary gym roof replacement, noting the facility hosts events such as the Huntsville Classic and that recurring leaks prompted replacement.

Appointment announced: The board also announced the selection of Preston Judah as the next head football coach at Grissom High School; the superintendent’s office presented the hire and the new coach addressed the board.

Record: The meeting adjourned after the financial-statement approvals with no further business recorded.