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Trussville board names Cahaba Elementary outdoor classroom for Joy Tyner
Summary
The Trussville City Schools Board of Education unanimously approved naming an outdoor learning and wellness space at Cahaba Elementary the Joy Tyner Outdoor Classroom, citing Tyner’s years of advocacy for outdoor learning; trustees viewed a rendering and expressed unanimous support.
The Trussville City Schools Board of Education unanimously approved naming an outdoor learning and wellness space at Cahaba Elementary School the Joy Tyner Outdoor Classroom during a special call meeting.
Dr. Martin, speaking at the meeting, read a message from Ryan Vernon of Lathan Architects that described Tyner as "the driving force behind creating an outdoor learning and wellness space at Cahaba Elementary" and said the project had been "truly her passion project." Dr. Martin told trustees that Tyner repeatedly raised the idea of an outdoor classroom and that partners including Danny Garrett, Shay Shellnut, Zeke Smith and the school's PTO helped move the project forward.
Board members offered brief remarks in support. After a motion to adopt the naming recommendation was made and seconded, members voiced assent and the chair said there was no opposition; the motion carried.
A rendering of the planned outdoor classroom was shown to the board. The record does not specify the project's funding sources, schedule or an implementation timeline.
The meeting began with a moment of silent meditation and a prayer remembering Tyner (the transcript contains inconsistent spellings of her surname), followed by a roll call and adoption of the meeting agenda. The board then considered the naming recommendation and adjourned.
Next steps, including any formal signage, timeline for construction or dedication ceremony, were not specified in the meeting record.
