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Board staff introduce new AASB executive director, clarify program-authorizations are not final approvals
Summary
In his report the board’s staff member Doctor Mackey introduced Dr. Chad Holden as the new executive director of the Alabama Association of School Boards, congratulated Allison McClure for recognition, and emphasized that the morning’s votes authorized further program review rather than granting final approval; staff will review materials and return recommendations to the board in 2027.
Doctor Mackey delivered the board’s report late in the July 14 meeting, offering recognitions and clarifying the board’s actions on program items.
Mackey asked Doctor Chad Holden to stand and introduced him as the new executive director of the Alabama Association of School Boards (AASB). He also acknowledged Allison McClure and colleagues participating in the Alabama Reading Initiative and noted staff appreciation for their work.
Mackey emphasized the procedural nature of the board’s earlier votes. “None of these were approved as final programs this morning,” he said. “They’ll have to come back to the board for final approval some months hence, probably in ’27.” He said that board staff will review submitted program materials and provide final recommendations to the board when ready.
Mackey also described Troy University’s plan to offer both a college-of-education pathway and an alternate teacher-preparation (APPO) provider pathway, noting APPO programs typically lead to certification pathways for applicants who already hold a college degree rather than awarding a new bachelor’s degree.
The report contained no legal or public-information items for this month beyond the recognitions and the procedural clarifications.
