Alabama / School Districts / Jackson County Schools
A letter read at the Jackson County Board meeting said all 91 buses inspected had no major deficiencies; the board praised the transportation mechanics for keeping buses operational and warm during a recent three-hour delay.
Alabama / School Districts / Jackson County Schools
Jackson County Schools announced Donna Abbott, a kindergarten teacher at Bridgeport Elementary, as the countywide teacher of the year; the board praised her work and noted she may be advanced for state-level consideration.
Alabama / School Districts / Jackson County Schools
The Jackson County Board of Education approved multiple routine personnel and finance items — including payroll and nonpayroll financial statements — and postponed votes on the Skyline Ag Shop ($2,145,000) and softball-field lighting (~$149,000) until a reconvened meeting Jan. 29 so abstaining members can participate.
Alabama / School Districts / Jackson County Schools
The board recognized Skyline High School students for their FIRST Robotics presentation and approved family medical leave for Blanca Guilford (Jan. 5–Feb. 27), two resignations, two transfers, several employments (including one rescission), and coaching assignments.
Alabama / School Districts / Jackson County Schools
The board discussed a mental health coordinator job description, including removing one sentence about in-house therapy, and tabled the item to the next regular meeting for further consideration.
Alabama / School Districts / Jackson County Schools
The board approved January financial statements (payroll $4,773,910.04; non-payroll $1,584,216.50) and a $142,861.31 contract with PowerSchool Group LLC for licenses and subscriptions covering April 1, 2026–March 31, 2029; several routine personnel items were also approved.
Alabama / School Districts / Jackson County Schools
The Jackson County Board of Education held a brief January meeting focused on personnel: approving leaves and resignations, hiring and transfers, assigning five coaches at Pisgah High School, and approving a Boeing-funded contract for career/technical instructor Daniel Ohlinger effective Jan. 5, 2026. The board also reviewed upcoming calendar and athletics dates.
Alabama / School Districts / Jackson County Schools
The Jackson County Schools board approved the 2026–27 school calendar, a $70,000 purchase of metal detectors, a contract funding a full‑time Vocational Rehabilitation pre‑employment transition specialist, and a slate of retirements, hires and coaching supplements during its meeting.
Alabama / School Districts / Jackson County Schools
The Jackson County Board of Education approved a contract for cameras totaling $83,750, accepted retirements and resignations, approved seven ARI grant-funded interventionist contracts and adopted a CFO salary adjustment effective Oct. 1, 2025. Several community recognitions and event dates were announced.
Alabama / School Districts / Jackson County Schools
At its November meeting the Jackson County Board of Education elected Chad Gorm as board chair and Robbie King as vice chair, approved September financial statements and multiple contracts and personnel actions, and noted an embargo on state report-card results pending state release.