Greene County Democrat

Tag: Curriculum Coordinator

  • Board receives school system scores for FY 2024-2025

    Leo Branch re-elected as School Board President, Robert Davis elected as Vice President

    The Greene County Board of Education met in regular session, Monday November 17, 2025 with all board members in attendance, as well as Interim Superintendent Mr. Darryl Aikerson and Attorney Hank Sanders. The annual reorganization of the board was conducted by Attorney Hank Sanders, who declared the offices of President and Vice President vacant and opened the floor for nominations. Ms. Veronica Richardson was nominated for Board President by Mr. Brandon Merriweather; Mr. Leo Branch was nominated for President by Ms. Carrie Dancy. Branch was elected Board President for another year on a 3-2 vote.
    Attorney Sanders noted that the election needed to be confirmed with a motion and vote. Dancy moved to elect Branch as Board President, Davis seconded. The motion carried with Dancy, Davis and Branch voting yes; Merriweather and Richardson voted no.
    Leo Branch nominated Robert Davis for Vice President; Brandon Merriweather nominated Veronica Richardson for Vice President. The vote was 3 for Davis and 2 for Richardson.
    The motion to confirm was offered by Branch with a second by Dancy. Branch, Dancy and Davis voted for Robert Davis for Board Vic President; Richardson received 2 votes. Branch and Davis expressed appreciation for the confidence placed in them and vowed to do their best.
    For his report, Interim Superintendent Aikerson designated presentations by the Curriculum Coordinator, Ms. Barbara Martin; Maintenance Supervisor, Ms. Sharon Hardwick; Federal Programs Coordinator, Dr. Charlayne Jordan-Riley.
    Mrs. Martin shared school system scores for 2024-2025 academic year.
    Eutaw Primary: overall score B (86); academic achievement – 77.08; academic growth – 100; chronic absenteeism – 33.55.
    Robert Brown Middle: overall score 58 (F); academic achievement – 34.10; academic growth – 77.33; chronic absenteeism – 37.61.
    Greene County High: overall score C (70); academic achievement -29.85; academic growth – 95.05; chronic absenteeism – 41.06; graduation rate – 76.19; college & career readiness – 65.08.
    Maintenance updates from Ms. Hardwick included: no open projects at Eutaw Primary; elevator install at RBM should be completed by November 28; new unit at RBM needs technical and electrical engineer; fire alarm inspection completed. At GRHS, structural engineer needed to submit drawings to address flooring issue near gym and back hallway. Items to complete with Track &Field include: asphalt paving; track surfacing and track equipment. Lighting is not included in Phase I Track & Field budget.
    Dr. Riley presented a detailed breakdown of the System’s Federal Programs, including describing the components of the program, role of the coordinator, total funding received for FY 26, how spending is determined, different types of federal funds received.
    The purpose of Federal Programs is to ensure that all students have a fair and equitable opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach proficiency on challenging state academic achievement standards and assessments. The role of the coordinator is to plan, develop, implement and evaluate all functions related federal programs and grant programs.
    Total funding received for FY26 is $1,520,426. Title I, Part A supports basic programs operated by the school district. Title 11, Part A supports effective instruction;Title IV, Part A provides student support and academic achievement; Title V, Part B supports rural education initiative.
    If all money is not spent, the school district is allowed to carry a percentage of these funds over.
    The board approved the following personnel items recommended by Superintendent Aikerson
    Extended Day Program Substitutes: Mack, William – Transportation Spec Services; Russel, Carla- After School Bus Driver; Hill, Teresa – After School Bus Driver; Coats, Eddie – After School Bus Driver; Carpenter, LaJeffery – After School Bus Driver; Jackson, Arleen – After School Bus Aide – Special Services.
    Resignation: Atkins, Teresa – GCCC Director, effective, Dec. 18, 2025.
    AASBO Certification Stipend: Brewer, Sarah, CO – HR Coordinator/Certification Clerk/Payroll Mgr; Cockrell, Latanya, CO – LSA Bookkeeper/Supt. Secretary; Henderson, Mary, CO – Secretary/Bookkeeper,CO & Transportation; Morrow, Makane, CO – Accounts Payable; Smith, Tabitha – EPS School Secretary/Bookkeeper; Gaitor, Wanda,- GCHS School Secretary/Bookkeeper; Hunter, Tracey, GCHS – School Secretary/Bookkeeper; Sanford, Marilyn, RBMS -School Secretary/Bookkeeper; Morris, Twelia, – GCCC School Secretary/Bookkeeper.
    Retirement: Askew, Romanda,GCHS CNP Cook.
    Employment: Walker, Jacorri – Transportation Substitute Drive.
    The board approve the following administrative items.
    * Removal and sale of five (5) scrap buses by Mr. Otis Robinson under the agreement that fifty percent (50%) of the proceeds from the sale be remitted to the Greene County Board of Education.
    * Contract between Greene County Board of Education and West Central Officials Association for basketball officials at Robert Brown Middle School for the 2025 – 2026 school.
    * Contract between Greene County Board of Education and Druid City Officials Association for basketball officials at Greene County High School for the 2025 – 2026 school.
    * Payment of all bills, claims, and payroll.
    * Bank reconciliations as submitted by Mrs. Marquita Lennon, CSFO.

  • School Board engages in Whole Board Training; holds meeting with interim superintendent

    The Greene County Board of Education met in regular session, Monday, October 20, 2025 which was also the first meeting engaging the Interim Superintendent Mr. Darryl Aikerson. The board hired Aikerson, September 24, 2025 on a contractual basis. All board members were present. The board also held its annual Whole Board Training, which is a state requirement for all board members. The Alabama Association of School Boards (AASB) conducted the training on the process of searching and selecting a school system superintendent. All board members attended, except Ms. Veronica Richardson.
    As his report to the board, Superintendent Aikerson scheduled Curriculum Coordinator, Mrs. Barbara Martin and Maintenance Supervisor, Mrs. Sharon Hardwick to present updates on their administrative areas.
    Mrs. Martin’s presentation focused on three components: Curriculum and Instruction; At-Risk Multi-Tiered System of Support; Testing and Accountability. Her report included the following: ensuring explicit and systematic instruction daily; benchmark assessment provided to students; ensuring all aspects of the Literacy Act and Numeracy Act are implemented; digital literacy is a major part of the instructional process; problem solving teams are utilized; after-school and summer learning opportunities are provided.
    Mrs. Hardwick’s Maintenance Report focused on current projects at each school facility. Outsourced projects at Eutaw Primary include duct cleaning; leak in front driveway and repair to suppression system. Robert Brown projects include awaiting new part for the elevator; installation of shades; fire alarm inspection. Greene County High: flooring issue near gym; track & field in progress; fire hydrants back on line. At Peter J. Kirksey, there is a leak underground. Greene County Water Department is assisting. Repair and/or replace HVAÇ units in Central Office.
    The board approved the following personnel items recommended by the superintendent.
    Employment: Canesha Ray Williams – Long-term substitute, Greene County High School; Adrienne Davis – Substitute Bus Aide.
    Additional Service Contracts 2025 – 2026 for the following employees at Greene County High School: (Separate Contract): Akeem Tyree – Assistant Basketball Coach; Devin Woods – Head Baseball Coach.
    Catastrophic sick leave for Carl Oliver, Lead Maintenance.
    Greene County School District After-School Tutorial Program 2025-2026:
    Eutaw Primary School: Carla Durrett-Reading Coach; Pamela Pasteur-Kindergarten; Elona Washington-1st Grade; Angela Hill-2nd Grade; Keisha Williams-3rd Grade; LaShaun Henley-3rd Grade; Carolyn Daniels-Special Services; Mary Hobson-Paraprofessional.
    Robert Brown Middle School: Vanessa Bryant-4th Grade; Demetris Lyles-5th Grade; Naomi Cyrus-6th Grade; Sylvia Williams-7th & 8th Grade; Raven Bryant-Special Services; Dorothea Childs-Special Services Paraprofessional; Pinkie Travis-Paraprofessional; Felecia Smith-Math Coach.
    Bus Drivers & Aide: Stanley Lucious; Natasha Lewis; Gerald Holloway; George Pippen; Johnnie Pelt; James Gaines; Jerdin Gray; Marsha Powell – Aide.
    The board approved the following administrative items recommended by the superintendent.
    * Capital Plan – Five Year Plan for the Greene County School System.
    * Agreement between Greene County Board of Education and Lucy Reyes for Special Education translator services for the 2025 – 2026 school year at a rate of $30.00 per hour, with a minimum of 2 hours per session.
    * Bid from Pruett Oil Company to provide petroleum products for the 2025 – 2026 school year (Only Bidder).
    * Quote from ClearWinds for Chromebook Repair Service in the amount of $32,400 (yearly renewal).
    * Payment of all bills, claims, and payroll.
    * Out-of-state travel for students and chaperones to attend The Bodies Human Exhibit in Gatlinburg, TN on December 3, 2025.
    Renewal of two Certificates of Deposit (CDs) at Merchants & Farmers Bank for the Greene County Career Center, updating the interest rate from 0.95% to 4.17% (13 Month rate) First CD – Maturity Date October 31, 2025 – $2,141.23; Second CD – Maturity Date – November 11, 2025 – $1,962.74.
    CSFO, Mrs. Marquita Lennon informed the board there would not be a financial snapshot at this meeting, since the system is in process of closing for the porous fiscal.year. October and November financial reports will be presented at the November board meeting.

  • School board presented detail plans for students’ success in reading; RBM School initiates Creative Girls Rock project

    The Greene County Board of Education met in regular session Monday, February 21, 2022. Dr. Corey Jones, as part of his superintendent’s report, presented Curriculum Coordinator, Mrs. Barbara Martin, who gave a detailed report on the school system’s intensive activities designed to equip students with effective reading skills. Ms. Martin elaborated on the various programs in place from the primary school level through high school. She emphasized the overall theme of ‘continuity and consistency’ of delivering and monitoring the daily reading engagements of students with one school level building on the previous.
    Martin explained that the schools have a system in place that quickly identifies students who need additional attention, noting that parents are also kept informed of their children’s progress. “Parents and guardians are significant partners in assuring that their students are getting the best and all that is needed for their children’s educational growth and success,” she said.
    The schools have enacted tiered levels of reading instruction with allows for intervention as needed for individual students. According to Ms. Martin, after school programs as well as summer programs are continuing opportunities for students to access extra time and attention needed for skill improvements and other academic and cultural enhancements. Portfolios are kept on all students.
    She noted that teachers at all schools are engaged in intensive training to accommodate these various approaches to teaching reading.
    Martin noted that it is crucial that students are engaged in participatory roles in reading classes, as well as other academic classes. “It is crucial to student’s success that their self esteem is lifted throughout the learning process,” she said.
    Superintendent Jones announced a recently funded program focusing on developing self esteem in young girls and preparing them for career choices. The Creative Girls Rock project is an after school program funded by Alabama Power Company, which can serve up to 100 girls at Robert Brown Middle School. The $2,500 grant award will be used to provide all materials and supplies needed for the project. The project will be presented through Zoom, engaging noted presenters.
    The superintendent also presented John Cole with American Fidelity Insurance, who described the detailed management approach his company could provide to school employees, regarding the section 125 Cafeteria Plan for Education Employees. His presentation at this time was for informational purposes only.
    Jones also introduced a key mentoring approach for school principals. “ All our current school principals are new to their positions, and I noted that we have central office personnel who have served in the role of principal at some point in their educational careers and can serve as mentors, therefore, I have assigned mentors to basically give support to our principals,” he explained.
    As part of his report, Dr Jones presented information on the following: the COVID positive update for the county; testing calendar for schools; current schools enrollment; summary of the Wellness Camp on Asthma held last summer (20021).
    The board approved the following personnel agenda items recommended by the superintendent.
    * Employment of Robin M. Campbell, First Grade Teacher, Eutaw Primary School, for 2021-2022 School Year.
    Supplemental Contract – Track Team – Ralph Marshall – Coach and Rodney Wesley – Assistant Coach.
    The board approved the following administrative service items.
    Payment of all bills, claims, and payroll.*
    Bank reconciliations as submitted by Ms. Marquita Lennon, CSFO.*
    Approval of Greene County High School Debate Team Travel to Mississippi State for Team Competition.
    Select Raymond James as the underwriter for the Bond refinancing.
    A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance, and Making Provision for the Payment, of a Public-School Warrant (Federally Taxable), Series 2022, to Refinance the Capital Outlay School Warrants, Series 2013, of the Board, and Approving Related Financing Documents.