Trustees approved multiple administrative contracts and personnel items including a probationary principal contract and an employee termination effective Feb. 2, 2026; the board voted to enter executive session to discuss land matters.
Madison County Schools resource specialists said Pre-K enrollment will begin in January; details on program options, eligibility and next steps will be posted on the district's Pre-K webpage and staff will help families through the process.
Finance staff presented a preliminary term sheet proposing refinancing the district's 2016 bond through a bank loan with a blended rate near 4.6%; after fees and accrued interest, staff estimated net savings of roughly $900,000–$1.1 million over seven years and shorter amortization (nine years).
The board approved contracts to turf Madison County High, Buckhorn High and New Hope High football fields and track projects; members said the district will now have turf at all high school football fields and praised increased athletic support under current leadership.
The board heard a presentation from enrollment coordinator Jennifer Gray proposing digital report cards beginning third nine‑weeks, citing faster delivery, live attendance and lunch‑balance views, and an estimated $22,000 annual printing savings; paper copies will remain available on request for families without internet access.
Heather Mason of Hills Clinic told the board the clinic will relocate into a recently donated building at Madison Crossroads to consolidate medical, dental and optometry services and add X‑ray capability; the board approved the clinic lease by voice.
Madison County Schools earned its highest numeric score on the Alabama State Department of Education report card (91A), with the district earning 100% of available points for academic growth and notable subgroup gains, while chronic absenteeism ticked up.
Madison County Commission presented funds to support placing cameras on high school campuses as part of ongoing school-safety partnerships; county leaders referenced prior support for SROs and equipment.
The board elected David Best as president and Bill Byrd as vice president, approved several administrative items (supplemental pay, academic guide, bids, contracts, personnel and supplemental contracts) and voted to enter executive session to discuss a land matter.
The Madison County Schools Board of Education approved a set of routine agenda items and policy updates at its Nov. 7, 2025 meeting and voted to enter an executive session to discuss real estate and legal matters.