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New Albany-Floyd County payroll director named statewide support staff of the year; students and coaches honored
Summary
At the school board meeting, New Albany-Floyd County Schools recognized payroll director Tammy Laymon as the Indiana Association of School Business Officials’ school support professional of the year and honored multiple Prosser Career Center SkillsUSA competitors and high-school state qualifiers.
The New Albany-Floyd County Schools board recognized longtime payroll director Tammy Laymon as the Indiana Association of School Business Officials’ statewide School Support Professional of the Year and celebrated several student and coach achievements during the meeting.
Scott Bowling, introduced as the association executive director, said Laymon rose through payroll positions and ‘‘earned it by learning every part of the operation,’’ praising her service ensuring accurate payroll for more than 1,700 employees. Chris Street, who introduced the award, noted Laymon began in the district more than two decades ago.
‘‘Payroll is one of those unsung-hero jobs,’’ Street said, adding the district processes nearly $100 million in payroll annually. Laymon, who served as payroll director since 2018 after earlier roles in the department, accepted the honor and thanked colleagues for nominating her.
The board also heard from Nancy Campbell and Mrs. Grimes of Prosser Career Center about SkillsUSA competitors who advanced from state competitions to nationals. Campbell described SkillsUSA as a national nonprofit that ‘‘empowers students enrolled in career and technical education programs’’ and noted students from Prosser advanced after strong showings at state events in Indianapolis and Atlanta.
Campbell and Grimes listed student names and contest categories — including firefighting, cosmetology, criminal justice (CSI) and culinary — and asked the board to join in congratulating the students and their sponsors.
Coaches from Floyd Central and New Albany highlighted season milestones for track and field, golf and other sports. Floyd Central coach Zach Cutter recounted relay and individual results, noting school records and regional placings; New Albany coaches emphasized personal bests and state-level competition.
Marcia Cox, president of the New Albany-Floyd County Education Association, used the public-comment portion to thank district staff and to emphasize the association’s interest in collaborative work with central administration.
The meeting moved on after the recognition items, with routine business and votes following the presentations.
