• Approved minutes of the regular session on 3 April and a special session on 10 April
• Approved Board expenditures for March in the amount of $938,836.82.
• Approved field trip for Auto Tech to attend Ford AAA in Birmingham on April 26-27.
  
• Approved field trip for FFA to attend state competition in Auburn on May 30-June 2.
  
• Approved bid for HES tile replacement to Barry’s Carpets in the amount of $12,750.00.
  
• Approved bid for HES air conditioners to DWG, Inc., of Jacksonville, FL in the amount of $21, 280.00.
  
• Approved teacher substitute list.
  
• Approved Drivers Education summer program scheduled to begin June 5.
  
• Approved Haleyville City Schools Wellness Plan on Physical Activity and Nutrition
  
• Approved Summer Writing, Reading, & AHSGE Remediation programs for grade 6-12 students.
  (Monies will be provided by Title V and EETT grant)
  
• Approved field trip for FCCLA (Denise Banks) to attend National Meeting with McKensie Middleton in Nashville, TN on July 7-14.PERSONNEL ADDENDUM:1) Approved hiring John McCullar, Cindy Taylor and Renea Allen as After School Computer Program Assistants. 2) Approved the resignation of Lea Hyde Benton effective May 26, 2006. 3) Approved the retirement of Rebecca K. Baggett effective May 26, 2006. 4) Approved the retirement of Lillian Dianne Sanders effective May 26, 2006. 5) Approved the retirement of Mary C. Tidwell effective May 26, 2006. 6) Approved the retirement of Melessia Uncapher effective May 26, 2006.
• Approved two fundraisers: HHS JV cheerleaders to sell Smencial-pencils, Classis Coffee and Peanuts and FCCLA to sell FCCLA cookbooks.

Superintendent’s Report to the Public

1. First, I would like to say a heart filled word of thanks to everyone who came to our aid after the tornado of April 7. Fifteen of our buildings/structures were damaged along with their contents. We are still in the process of getting repair estimate reports, but we are in the dry. Because of the community’s support, we did not miss any class time. It is extremely gratifying to once again experience what an outstanding spirit Haleyville has when faced with tribulation. I will not begin to name names for error of leaving someone out, but to all of you from all of us, Thank You!

2. Congratulations to McKenzie Middleton on being elected State Vice-President of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America student organization. McKenzie is a junior and will represent Haleyville High School and our Center of Technology on the FCCLA State Executive Council. Mrs. Denise Banks is our local club’s sponsor.

3. The Athletic Complex construction continues. We are in the finishing stages of the HVAC and electrical contracts and we are reading for the pouring of the outside sidewalks, the inside floor finishes, and the restroom/shower fixtures to be set. This is going to be a facility we will all be proud of. Donations are still appreciated for there will be a lot of furnishings needed.

4. Tuesday, May 9, the citizens of Winston County will be asked to consider renewing a 1-mill countywide tax for public school purposes. This a NOT A NEW TAX, but a continuation of the funding that has been provided for the education of our children since 1956. The County Commission has called for the election in accordance with state laws, the same as the election was called fifty years ago. All registered voters in Winston County will vote on this RENEWAL and it will benefit proportionately Winston County and Haleyville City school systems. The cost for an assessed home of fifty thousand dollars is only $5 per year; for a one hundred thousand dollar proper assessment, the out-of-pocket cost is just $10 per year. Again, this in NOT A NEW TAX. Your YES vote is respectfully requested on Tuesday, May 9 for the continued support of our local schools.

5. This Board met in a working session last Thursday, April 20 in the Albright Administrative Building. All members were present except Mr. Tidwell. We discussed the Athletic Complex project, the proposed Middle School project, anticipated personnel allocations, and discussed the system’s short and long-term goals and objectives. No action was taken.

6. The next regular session of the Haleyville City Board of Education is planned for May 23 with a working session prior to the meeting.