Board members receive recognition from schools and Central Office

The Greene County Board of Education held its regular meeting on January 20, 2026, in the Central Office auditorium. All five school board members were present.
It was National School Board Recognition Month, so each of the Board member was honored with gifts from the schools and Central Office staff. This included a healthy edible bouquet of flowers, composed of fruits, from Acting Superintendent Darryl Aikerson, a globe and other gifts.
In addition to the gifts, the Board also heard reports from the acting Superintendent, CFO on finances and other staff on curriculum and programmatic matters. The Board also approved minutes of its recent meetings on December 15, 18, 30 and January 5, which involved selecting a new Superintendent.
Ms. Martin, Curriculum Coordinator reported on the Alabama Numeracy Act which requires that all students from K to 5th grade learn basic math skills and are able to do and solve basic math problems. The act, which is similar to the Alabama Literacy Act, requires students to have basic math skills and understanding by 5th. Grade. The act provides math coaches and summer math camps for students who need additional assistance and support in math. There are math coaches assigned to Eutaw Primary School and Robert Brown Middle School, with financing from the State of Alabama, under the Numeracy Act to assist students in Greene County meet these requirements.
The Board held an Executive Session to discuss personnel and legal matters. The Board made the following Personnel changes:
• EMPLOYMENTS (CLASSIFIED)
 Williams, Shirleria RBMS CNP 

• RESIGNATION(S)
 Eubanks, Brandi RBMS Teacher Elementary 

• VOLUNTARY TRANSFER
 Davis, Linda RBMS to GCHS CNP Cook 

• RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION STIPENDS (RTI)
 McGee, Pamela EPS Teacher PK-3 
 Durrett, Carla EPS ARI Reading Coach.

The Board also approved these Administrative Service items, as recommended by the Acting Superintendent:
Quote from RJ Young (Sophos Antivirus License Renewal) $45,356.68

Quote from Renaissance for Nearpod, Flocabulary and services (Learning License, 1 year) $19,530.00

Renewal of Service and Support Agreement with Albireo Energy to continue maintenance and support of the Building Management System (BMS) and access control systems, including cameras and HVAC, at Greene County High School (GCHS) and Greene County Career Center (GCCC)

Proposal from Bailey Group to provide Instructional coaching (ELA English Language Arts) at Robert Brown Middle for 5th & 6th grade in the amount of $15,000

Proposal from Bailey Group to provide Instructional coaching (Math) at Robert Brown Middle for 5th & 6th grade in the amount of $15,000

Payment of all bills, claims, and payroll

Bank reconciliations as submitted by Mrs. Marquita Lennon, CSFO

The Board received a financial report from CFO, Marquita Lennon, on the months of November and December 2025. For December 2025, she summarized the results saying:
*General Fund Bank Balance $5,841,722.47
reconciles to the Summary Cash Report
* Accounts Payable Check Register $231,756.27
*  Payroll Register $929,427.21*Total gross pay, to include employer match items
* Combined Ending Fund Balance: $7,414,733.33

Leo Branch, Board Chair announced that the Board Committee had met with Dr. Timothy Thurmond and worked out the details of his contract to be the new Superintendent beginning February 1, 2026.