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Jefferson County Board of Education unanimously approves contracts, trip charters and Narcan agreement; superintendent spotlights student accomplishments
Summary
At its April 23 meeting, the Jefferson County Board of Education unanimously approved routine business including contracts for graduation streaming, transportation charters, multiple bids and personnel actions, and a memorandum to distribute OTC Narcan. Superintendent Dr. Walter B. Gonsoulin Jr. highlighted district events and student honors.
President Ronnie Dixon called the Jefferson County Board of Education to order on April 23, 2026, and the board promptly approved its agenda and minutes by unanimous vote.
Superintendent Dr. Walter B. Gonsoulin, Jr. used his report to highlight district achievements. He said more than 160 seniors participated in an Industry Connection Day with 31 local businesses; he announced Bryant-Jordan student-athlete scholarship recipients from Clay-Chalkville and Oak Grove high schools; he described an inclusive Exceptional Prom; noted two district staff were present when Governor Kay Ivey proclaimed March Arts Education Month; reported eight communications awards from the Alabama School Public Relations Association for the district communications team; and recognized multiple national youth hockey champions associated with Jefferson County Virtual Academy of Learning (JCVAL).
On the consent and action calendar the board…
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