By Barbara Amerson, Office Manager

The Greene County Board of Education held its regular meeting on Monday, September 21, 2026, with all board members present.

The Greene County Board of Education received the School Board Member Academy President’s Award for 20252026 presented by the Alabama Association of School Boards. The special recognition was “For demonstrating a commitment to excellence in education through boardsmanship training.” The Greene County School Board has received similar recognition in previous years.

The Board‘s meeting opened with approval of minutes from August 27, regular meeting, September 10 and 11th Budget Hearing I and Budget Hearing II, The meeting began with the school board’s financial report. Marquita Lennon, CSFO, reported all accounts as reconciled with no fraudulent activity. As of August 31, 2026, the school board’s combined ending funding balance was reported as $7,269,082.65. Local revenue brought in $134,877.85.

Superintendent Dr. Thurman stated that, as of today, enrollment totals 852 students, and the school system is running smoothly. Board members will soon decide on a date for capital planning.

Superintendent Dr. Thurman recommends the Board approve the following action items:

• Proposal from Criterion Consulting LLC for Administrator Evaluation Support Services for the 2026 – 2027 school year
• Reimbursing Full Time Bus Drivers for out-of-pocket costs for DOT PhysicalsRetention Bonus Agreement for Bus Drivers, effective November 1, 2026– October 31, 2027 
• Volunteer Coaches/Chaperones Information Form
• Resolution Concerning the Division C Regional Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, Phase II
• Payment of all bills, claims, and payroll
• Bank reconciliations as submitted by Mrs. Marquita Lennon, CSFO

Superintendent, Dr. Thurman recommends the Board approve the following personnel items:

A. Resignation

• Robin Campbell, English Teacher – RBMS, effective August 25, 2026

B. Employment for the 2026 – 2027 school term:

• Kelsey Thomas – English teacher – RBMS
• Earnest Carpenter Mechanic Helper C. Additional Service Contracts 2026 – 2027 for the following employees at Robert Brown Middle School: (Separate Contract)
• LaJeffery Carpenter Asst. Football Coach D. Saturday School pay rate: $37.50 per hour for teachers and assistant principal
• Natasha Lewis E. Additional Personnel for Saturday School sessions at Robert Brown Middle School
• Annie Howard Teacher F. Additional two percent raise for all CNP Employees to be effective FY 2027 G. Transportation Personnel for After-School Tutorial Program and the 21st CCLC at Greene County High School at a rate of $44.00 per day
• 21st Century
  • James Gaines
  • Carla Russell
• After School Tutorial
  • George Pippen
  • Jerdin Grays
  • Gerald Holloway
  • Stanley Lucious
  • Eddie Coats
  • Johnny Pelt
  • Teresa Hill – Sub
  • Marcus Steele – Sub
  • Coresha Walton – Bus Aide

When the floor was opened for public comments, Hodges Smith thanked the board for approving of the Resolution Concerning the Division C Regional Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, Phase II.