Alabama / School Districts / Madison County Schools
A parent said an AP course grade (cited as 68) appeared inaccurately on a transcript, described difficulty getting district responses and urged the board to revise policy (end-of-semester weight) and create a parent advisory committee. The district pledged to follow up with the parent by email.
Alabama / School Districts / Madison County Schools
At a 'roadshow' meeting at Spartan Middle School, the board heard reports of $400,000 in recent campus investments — including the first-ever field lights at Spartan softball — approved multiple administrative items by voice vote and moved into executive session on pending litigation.
Alabama / School Districts / Madison County Schools
Officials reported expansion of the Madison County Career Tech Center fire science program from an initial 8 students to 22 completers last year and 44 enrolled for the upcoming year; students earn firefighter I and II and HAZMAT credentials but must complete a five-week bridge program at Alabama Fire College for state employment pathways.
Alabama / School Districts / Madison County Schools
A parent testified at length in support of coach 'Coco' (also referenced as Coco Tate), crediting the coach with developing student-athletes' skills and character and calling her 'the backbone of this program.' The board heard multiple community statements during public comment.
Alabama / School Districts / Madison County Schools
Principal Brian Gustavson reported a school score increase from 85 to 91, substantial AP gains including a precalculus class where 18 of 20 scored qualifying marks, and named chronic absenteeism the biggest ongoing challenge; facility upgrades and a new turf field were also announced.
Alabama / School Districts / Madison County Schools
Board operations staff presented an informational agreement from a cell‑tower company proposing a 75×75‑foot lease parcel on the Buckhorn campus; trustees were asked to review the proposal before it returns for further questions and possible action.
Alabama / School Districts / Madison County Schools
District speakers celebrated academic honors — ranking in the top 15% statewide and outperforming state proficiency by 33 points in math and 15 in reading — and announced a $13,000 STEM grant and acceptance of seven elementary GEMS projects into the Space & Rocket Center expo.
Alabama / School Districts / Madison County Schools
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.
Alabama / School Districts / Madison County Schools
Madison County Schools says preregistration for its First Class Pre‑K opens in January; families must complete both PowerSchool enrollment and an Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education Alliseed preregistration at least one week before a March random selection. The district listed eligible schools, required documents, and age and zoning rules.
Alabama / School Districts / Madison County Schools
Madison County Schools described its blended Developmental Preschool program for children with IEPs and typical peers, explained age and residency eligibility, listed required enrollment documents and school sites, and said typical-peer enrollment opens in January on a first-come, first-served basis.