Alabama Boys Foundation launches 20-student reading pilot; commission briefed

Summary

The Alabama Boys Foundation told commissioners it has launched a reading-comprehension pilot for 20 students at participating Montgomery schools, provided packet materials and a plan for periodic updates, and said current funding covers the program through February with organizers seeking additional support for later months.

Founder Jerrell Williams and Pastor Lee B. Walker Jr. briefed the commission on the Alabama Boys Foundation's reading-comprehension pilot. Williams said the foundation "are in full launch mode" for the initiative and has adopted 20 students across Montgomery schools for the initial pilot. The participating schools are listed in the commission packet.

Williams said the foundation has a personalized growth plan for participating students and will provide updates every 30 to 60 days. He told commissioners the foundation's current funding covers the program through February and that organizers are "stepping out on faith" to secure provisions for March through May. When asked about the cost, a staff member said the program cost is "$1,250 per student." Williams also said sponsoring the 20 students "per month is $4,800," a figure the transcript records without further budgetary breakdown in the meeting.

The commission received the briefing; no formal action or funding commitment by the county was recorded in the transcript.