Chilton County Schools board approves multiple facility and personnel bids; one abstention recorded

Chilton County Schools board members on March 16 approved a slate of financial, personnel and facilities items, including bids for a Thorsby classroom addition, gym HVAC work and lighting upgrades, and moved several personnel items and consent agenda items forward.

The board approved the financial report, which included bank statements, a JSCC dual-enrollment payment and board invoices, and then voted to accept personnel recommendations covering retirements, new hires, substitutes, a long-term substitute at Clinton Middle School, summer staffing and coach contracts. The consent agenda — which covered social-studies textbooks, volunteer approvals, out-of-state travel, a City of Jimson memorandum of understanding and a lawn-care bid — was also approved.

On facilities, the board approved a bid for a ceiling-tile project (with one member announcing an abstention), authorized HVAC work for a school gym and approved lighting upgrades for Rebelina and Thorsby. A motion to approve the Thorsby classroom addition passed during the meeting.

During the superintendent report, the superintendent thanked staff member Sheree, saying, “the two projects … were well under budget,” and credited staff work for keeping projects on track. The transcript records routine motions and seconding of items; specific vote tallies apart from the one abstention were not recorded in the public transcript.

Board members asked procedural questions about maintenance responsibilities and construction signage; maintenance was identified as the responsible department and principals were advised to submit work tickets. Mr. Billy confirmed contractors were informed about signage and that Maplesville has a sign in place.

The meeting ended after the board moved to adjourn.