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Cullman County BOE recognizes outgoing members, swears in three new board members
Summary
At a regular Cullman County Board of Education meeting, the board honored outgoing members, highlighted multi-year gains in reserves and student outcomes, and administered the oath of office to three newly elected board members.
Cullman County Board of Education members recognized outgoing trustees and administered the oath of office to three new board members during the district's regular meeting.
During an awards and recognitions segment at the start of the meeting, speakers recounted several multi-year fiscal and facility achievements, saying the district's fund balance has grown to "about a 140-something days reserve," the system completed roughly $70,000,000 in projects and reported gains in student outcomes, including a graduation rate described as about 97% and an increase in college- and career-readiness to roughly 99% from earlier figures. Those statements were made during the recognition remarks and were not recorded as formal staff reports or votes.
The board presented a plaque noting 12 years of service to board member Gene Sullivan. A reading of the plaque said it honored "Mister Gene Sullivan's grateful appreciation for the 12 years of service and dedication to our community as our school board member, West Point and Harmony Schools." Speakers thanked Sullivan for his service and for serving as board president during the past year.
The board then held a swearing-in ceremony for new members. Shane Burnett, Richard Hayes and Wayne Myers each took the oath of office in succession. The oath administered included the standard pledge to support the constitutions of the United States and the State of Alabama and to faithfully discharge the duties of the office. The record shows the oaths were completed without objection and the board welcomed the newly sworn members.
During the meeting staff introductions followed earlier personnel approvals: two newly hired teachers introduced themselves to the board and attendees—Ella Duke said she will teach kindergarten at Hanceville Elementary and Brooke Casey said she will teach third grade at Hansel (as stated at the meeting).
Superintendent's report items and routine business were handled later in the agenda; those approvals and other board votes are summarized in a separate "Votes at a glance" dispatch.
The board announced its next regular meeting and work session dates before adjourning.
