Marshall County board unanimously approves consent agenda covering contracts, bids, calendar and personnel

The Marshall County Board of Education unanimously approved a broad consent agenda at its March 12 meeting, clearing financial reports, contracts, personnel actions, the instructional calendar and procurement awards.

Motions were made primarily by Mr. Terry Kennamer and Mr. Tony Simmons and were seconded by the other voting member; votes were recorded as unanimous. Items approved included the February and January paid payables, the instructional calendars for school years 2026–2027 and 2027–2028, and Bid #26‑001 awarding gasoline, diesel fuel and oil to Rutland Oil Company under Alabama bid law guidelines.

The board approved multiple travel requests for staff and student groups, including travel for Brindlee Mountain High School band and the Marshallettes Winterguard to the SCGC Winter Guard Championship in Bowling Green, KY, and child nutrition staff conference attendance in Charlotte, NC. The board also approved principal contracts for several school leaders (Cilia Smith; Larry Bolin; Brian Sauls; Marie Chastain; Julie Cordell) and supplemental pay and coaching assignments for district extracurricular positions.

Per a memorandum of agreement with the Marshall County Sheriff's Department, the board authorized School Resource Officer Keith Paine to work additional extracurricular and after‑school duties at an hourly rate. The board approved a temporary part‑time art teacher contract for Debbie Stone (DAR Elementary) and accepted resignations and retirements for several staff members, while approving new hires including Kayla Tullis as a special education teacher at Asbury Elementary (effective August 1, 2026, pending certification).

The meeting closed after the board approved adjournment by unanimous vote.