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.