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Board reviews 2025–26 salary schedules; superintendent told to finalize before school start
Summary
The board discussed the 2025–26 salary schedules and whether they must be approved separately from district policies; the superintendent was advised to finalize the schedules before classes begin.
The Huntsville School District discussed approval of 2025–26 salary schedules at the Aug. 5 meeting. District leadership said the salary schedules require separate board approval because they are direct compensation to employees rather than general policy.
The superintendent told the board he had contacted Lucas Hunter at the SDA about the approval requirements and was advised that salary schedules should be singled out for board action. A board member said the district should complete salary schedules in December in future years; the superintendent said he will ensure the schedules are finalized before the school year begins.
A board member indicated intent to move approval during the meeting when he said, “Okay. I'll make a motion,” but the transcript does not record a completed vote or a roll-call tally.
Discussion noted the distinction between policy language and direct compensation and the district’s plan to finalize the 2025–26 schedules in advance of the first day of school.
