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Superintendent announces $150,000 after‑school grant split with Parks & Rec; district celebrates athletics
Summary
The superintendent said the district and the city parks and recreation department won a $150,000 ASAP grant, split $75,000 each, to expand after‑school opportunities and summer literacy/numeracy camps; the superintendent also congratulated Coach Scott Basden and noted cheerleaders’ trip to nationals and upcoming basketball events.
The superintendent announced that the district partnered with the city parks and recreation department to win a $150,000 ASAP grant; Speaker 1 said the district will receive $75,000 and Parks & Rec will receive $75,000. The funds, Speaker 1 said, will be used to expand after‑school opportunities for middle school students and support summer literacy and numeracy camps.
Speaker 1 also offered staff recognitions: congratulating head coach Scott Basden for selection as the 6A Coach of the Year and noting an upcoming banquet where he will be honored. The board approved a cheerleading trip to nationals in Orlando; Speaker 1 said the cheerleaders will represent Muscle Shoals City Schools at the competition and a link to view the event was shared.
Speaker 1 described athletic scheduling for the coming weeks: the boys’ team will host the area tournament and the girls will travel to Decatur for their area tournament. Speaker 1 warned that attendance at home games can reach capacity and advised arriving early to avoid being turned away by the fire marshal. The superintendent closed by reminding the board that the next meeting is scheduled for Feb. 24 and will feature district teachers of the year and a CareerTech month spotlight.
