Tuscaloosa City Schools board approves personnel, academic calendar and recognizes United Way fundraising

The Tuscaloosa City Schools board opened its December regular meeting by adopting the agenda and approving the minutes of the Dec. 2, 2025 meeting by voice vote.

The board recognized district and school United Way fundraising. Staff reported a district grand total of $114,057.83 for this year's United Way campaign, comprised of student and employee drives; individual school presentations included Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary ($4,274.24), Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary ($5,368.46), Alberta School of Performing Arts ($8,551.06), and Arcadia Elementary ($12,118.64). Student speakers described coin drives, themed days and community tailgates used to raise funds. A United Way representative thanked the district and said staff were moved by the student donations.

On administration items, the board received the CSFO annual evaluation summary and was told the evaluation was 'perfect in every regard' with eight of eight board members voting yes on the four stated goals. The board then considered the consent agenda of personnel actions including retirements, resignations and supplemental appointments; no set-asides were requested and the consent agenda was approved by voice vote.

During the regular agenda the board approved the 2026–27 academic calendar on second reading after staff clarified there will be three 3-day weekends (October, February and April). The board also heard a procurement report on the Central High School track bid (02/2025-6), where staff said conflicting bid instructions produced only one fully responsive sealed bid; administration recommended declaring a no-bid and rebidding.

The meeting closed with reminders that the semester ends Dec. 19 and the next regular board meeting is scheduled for Jan. 6.