Schools Foundation gives $57,012 to Huntsville City Schools; students and coaches honored

Jeanne Greer, representing the Schools Foundation, presented a $57,012 check to Huntsville City Schools on April 21 to support teachers pursuing national board certification through the district's Raise Your Hand initiative, a partnership with the Committee of 100. "This investment is already making a measurable impact," Greer said, noting the program supports mentor-led sessions, writing workshops and one-on-one guidance for candidates.

The foundation's presentation came during a program of recognitions that included adapted basketball teams and an All City team that placed second in the Alabama Special Olympics state basketball tournament. Miss Fleming introduced student honoree Isaac Nicholson, an eighth-grade student at McNair and SGA president, who led the pledge of allegiance.

Greer cited district results she said were driven by the foundation's support: 17 newly certified national board teachers this year (up from six last year), 85 teachers holding the credential overall, and roughly 62 teachers preparing to pursue certification in the coming year. Greer also said the foundation has about $1,000,000 available to sustain the initiative. "We are stronger teachers, stronger classrooms, and better outcomes for our students," she said.

Votes at a glance: the board approved a set of routine consent items by voice vote, including acceptance of the minutes; approval of the human resources report; approval of the Professional Service Agreement report; approval of the textbook purchases as presented; and approval of the fiscal year 2025'1, 2026 general purpose financial statements for February 2026. Each item was moved and carried by voice vote with no recorded roll-call totals in the record.

The board concluded the recognition portion of the meeting with a ceremonial photograph and proceeded to routine business.