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Superintendent reports 14,487 students present; Walton County honors Monroe Area girls track state champions
Summary
Superintendent Underwood reported 14,487 students present on the districtsixth day and showed a district video highlighting active-shooter training; the board recognized Monroe Area High Schoolgirls track and field team for the 2025 AAA GHSA state championship.
Superintendent Underwood told the Walton County Board of Education that district attendance on the sixth day was 14,487 students and introduced a short video highlighting schoolsactivities, including active-shooter training that featured Sheriff Brooks and staff.
"We had...14,487 students present," Underwood said, then noted the district was served by approximately 2,100 employees, with roughly 1,820 listed as full-time in the superintendent's remarks (the transcript's phrasing on staff counts was ambiguous). The superintendent closed his report by inviting the board and audience to view a short video of district activities.
The board then recognized the Monroe Area High School girls track and field team for winning the 2025 AAA GHSA state championship. Speakers praised the team's cohesion and hard work; the recognitions singled out student state champions and contributors, naming athletes including Alana Jones (state champion, 100m and second place in the 200m) and freshman Kaylin Ansley (state champion, long jump and 200m), among other team members and coaches. The district thanked head coach Arthur James and assistant coaches Carly Johnson (present) and others not in attendance.
The superintendent and board congratulated the students and coaches before moving on to the meeting's policy readings and consent items. No policy changes were announced as a direct result of the recognition.
