Alabama / School Districts / Limestone County
Architects presented plans for a 23,000-square-foot addition and broad campus renovations at East Limestone High School, including a multipurpose room that will double as a storm shelter, new parking and major utility upgrades; bids are expected in April with completion targeted in 2027.
Alabama / School Districts / Limestone County
Board members debated whether to spend $2 million renovating the 71-year-old Ardmore High gym or to build new; after discussion the board voted to approve the renovation (6C2). The meeting also recorded routine personnel approvals, a settlement agreement (two opposed), and creation of a Seal of Biliteracy planning committee.
Alabama / School Districts / Limestone County
Finance staff reported that after three months (about 25% of the fiscal year), total expenditures are roughly $40 million (about 26% of the budget) with a total fund balance of $42.6 million and a 3.24-month fund balance; $500,000 was moved into capital projects year-to-date.
Alabama / School Districts / Limestone County
The board approved the meeting agenda, moved several consent items including item 6, approved personnel actions with an abstention noted for '7 j 1,' approved a correction to the 2025–26 elementary arts textbook committee list, and adjourned.
Alabama / School Districts / Limestone County
At a county meeting, Kim Hubbard presented October figures showing $1,300,000 in local revenue (about 4% for the month), a one-time property/building insurance payment that skewed expenses, a $500,000 transfer to capital projects, and $292,000 in money-market interest that helped revenues.
Alabama / School Districts / Limestone County
Finance staff told trustees local revenue exceeded estimates and that the district transferred about $12.96 million to the capital projects fund in addition to earlier sales tax earmarks; the report explained components of capital funding and carryover state funds.
Alabama / School Districts / Limestone County
District staff presented the state report card showing districtwide growth gains and an overall two‑point increase; several schools posted notable growth, but English‑learner (EL) proficiency remains below the 58% benchmark and is a stated priority for intervention.
Alabama / School Districts / Limestone County
The superintendent and district partners presented an NBCT scholarship from the National Space Club to Dr. Britton Anderson and recognized Michelle Richardson as School Psychometrist of the Year; a $2,000 scholarship check and superintendent commendations were announced.
Alabama / School Districts / Limestone County
A district transportation supervisor told the board pay incentives and a double‑route experiment helped staffing; he proposed GPS tracking for buses as the "next step," estimating about $49,000 annually for safety updates and parent notifications.
Alabama / School Districts / Limestone County
The superintendent recognized student art awards and teacher honors, observed National School Bus Safety Week and National Principals Month, highlighted the Athens Storytelling Festival student participants, and introduced Miss Martin as the new district school improvement coordinator.