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Board accepts multiple hires, resignations and confirms administrative appointments for 2026–27

HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT Board · February 4, 2026

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Summary

The board approved recommended classified hires and transfers, accepted several resignations including an assistant superintendent, and confirmed a slate of administrative appointments for the 2026–27 school year (Paula Harris, Bruce Dunlap, Mike Nichols and others).

The board approved personnel recommendations including classified hires and transfers, accepted several resignations and confirmed administrative and director-level appointments for the 2026–27 school year.

The superintendent recommended the hire of classified staff including Charles Derek Parker as a kitchen worker at the intermediate school and the transfer of Susanna Bailey to intermediate school kitchen manager. The board accepted resignations including Matt Ferguson (assistant superintendent) and several classified staff. The superintendent also presented a slate of administrative appointments for 2026–27 that the board approved, naming Paula Harris as assistant superintendent; Bruce Dunlap as Saint Paul principal; Mike Nichols as Huntsville High School principal; Tammy Cartmell as Huntsville Middle School principal; Kayla Hawkins as Huntsville Intermediate School principal; Jennifer Roach as Watson Primary School principal; Elizabeth Watkins as Huntsville High School assistant principal; Sarah Dunham as Huntsville Middle School assistant principal; Bailey Cotton as director of safety and technology; Jill Head as director of child nutrition; David Preston as director of athletics; Tanya McComb as director of special education and student services; Tina Shackleford as district treasurer; Harry Sperlog as director of transportation; and Natasha West as director of federal programs and educational examiner.

A motion to approve the superintendent's personnel recommendations was made and the board recorded vocal assent. The personnel items will be reflected in official HR records and payroll.