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Board approves personnel appointments; alumnus Alonzo Smith praises Linden schools

Linden Board of Education · July 6, 2026
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Summary

The Linden Board approved personnel committee appointments contingent on state aid and heard a brief public-comment testimonial from alumnus Alonzo Smith about his first year at Liberty University.

The Linden Board of Education approved personnel committee recommendations for appointments and reappointments contingent on student participation and state school aid, and heard a brief testimonial from a young alumnus.

The personnel committee presented items 1 through 7 on the superintendent's recommendation; the board moved, seconded and approved the appointments by roll call. The motion language noted that appointments and reappointments are contingent on student participation and the district's receipt of sufficient state aid and other revenue.

During the public-comment portion of the meeting, a board member invited a young alumnus, Mr. Alonzo Smith, to share his experience. Smith told the board he attended Linden schools, said he is now at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, majoring in project management, described involvement in ROTC and student government, and thanked the district for the preparation he received.

The board subsequently moved to conclude the meeting and adjourned after recording a final roll call.