Trussville City Schools board honors students, approves routine business and hears $1.2M track bid
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Summary
At its December meeting the Trussville City Schools Board of Education recognized student performers and staff, accepted the November financial report, approved consent and personnel agendas (one abstention), and heard that a high‑school track replacement bid came in at about $1.2 million with city funding expected to cover most of the cost.
The Trussville City Schools Board of Education opened its December meeting with a student performance and multiple recognitions, then approved routine business including the consent and personnel agendas and received an update on capital projects and finances.
Dr. Martin reviewed several recognitions, including a performance by the high‑school jazz combo and awards for the marching band. He noted that the district has 22 nationally board‑certified teachers and thanked them for their service. Staff member Kathy Bergen was recognized as District 7 Secretary of the Year and was also noted as Alabama Secretary of the Year in the transcript announcement.
The board’s finance presenter summarized the November report, saying bank accounts have been reconciled and uploaded to the State Department of Education. The presenter reported that "expenditures and transfers out in the general fund at month end were 14.3% of the budget compared to 16.4% of the budget this time last year," and that revenue to date was reported at roughly 8.5% of budget; a more detailed review is expected in January or February.
Dr. Martin reviewed several consent‑agenda items that had been included in the meeting packet. On capital projects, he said the high‑school track replacement bid "came in, right at budget about 1,200,000.0" and thanked Mayor Ben Short and city leaders for working on a funding mechanism that he said will cover "roughly, over 3 quarters of the cost." The phrase used in the transcript to describe the funding mechanism was "refunding of savants," which is unclear in the record; the board indicated city assistance on the funding but specific program or instrument was not specified in the discussion. Bids for new baseball field and gym lighting also were reported as coming in close to budget and are planned for late spring/summer. Dr. Martin also flagged a memorandum of understanding for the "Huskies Together" program for board review.
On personnel matters, the superintendent said one extra‑service agreement (letter b) would be pulled for separate consideration. The board adopted the remaining personnel recommendations by voice vote. When the board voted on item 2 (an extra‑service agreement), the presiding officer announced he would abstain because his daughter‑in‑law was involved; the board proceeded and approved that item by voice vote.
The consent agenda was approved by voice vote. There was no public participation. The meeting closed after a motion to adjourn.
What’s next: the finance presenter said a more detailed revenue report will be provided in January or February; the board packet also included facility‑use agreements and upcoming field trips for spring.