You searched for Jefferson County Board of Education

Jefferson County Republicans announce slate of local candidates

Brandon Moseley November 17, 2023

On Wednesday, the Jefferson County Republican Party announced their slate of countywide and local candidates. Major party qualifying for the 2024 election cycle ended on Friday. The Jefferson County Republican Party is running a host of candidates in the 2024 election, including: John Amari for Probate Judge, Place 1. For Probate Judge, Place 2 – Joel R. Blankenship For Assistant Treasurer – Delor Baumann For Assistant Tax Collector – Johnny Curry For Board of Education, Place 1 – Phillip Brown For Board of Education, Place 2 – Robert “Glenn” Durough For Constable, District 15 – Rod Honeycutt For Constable, District 15 – Larry Woods For Constable, District 44 – Stephen A. Moseley For Constable, District 45 – Tim Anders Sr.

Ann Eubank running as a Republican for Alabama State School Board Position – District 3

Brandon Moseley November 15, 2023

State School Board District 3 member incumbent Stephanie Bell will not seek another term, setting off a Republican scramble for the post. Conservative activist Ann Eubank is one of four Republican candidates seeking the open seat on the State Board of Education. Eubank said that no issue has been more important to her than excellence in education. Eubank said that her concern over education led to her retiring to become an unpaid full-time citizen lobbyist after witnessing what her grandson was being taught in school. Ann has dedicated the last 15 years to researching and advocating for solutions to the dismal state of affairs in the Alabama Public School System. Eubank said that Alabama

Charlotte Meadows prioritizes parental rights, school choice in announcing State Board of Education, District 3 run

Staff Writer October 23, 2023

Republican Charlotte Meadows announced today that she would be seeking the Republican nomination for State Board of Education, District 3. “Education in Alabama is my driving passion. For too long, we have suffered at the bottom of national rankings,” Meadows said. “Obviously, what we have been doing the last 30 years has not been working. It is time for a new direction on the Board of Education.” Charlotte Meadows is a former representative in the Alabama Legislature and a former member of the Montgomery Public Schools Board of Education. She currently serves as the board chair of LEAD Academy, a public Charter School. Meadows has extensive ties from

Jefferson County Judge Anne Lamkin Durward dies

Brandon Moseley May 29, 2023

Jefferson County Judge Anne Lamkin Durward died on Saturday. She was 54. Durward was also the sitting President of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Foundation (AAML). The AAML Foundation made the announcement on their Facebook. “With profound sadness, I must share the news that Anne Lamkin Durward, President of the AAML Foundation, passed away unexpectedly on May 27. She was at home with her husband John and their dogs Duke and Laney. We express our deep sorrow and condolences to John and Anne’s family. Her funeral arrangements will be shared when they are finalized.” “Anne was a brilliant ray of sunshine who was loved and respected by everyone she met. I

Montgomery County School Board votes to rename 3 schools honoring Confederates

Associated Press July 16, 2020

The board voted 6-1 in favor of renaming Jeff Davis and Lee high schools and 5-2 to rename Lanier high school.

Jefferson County schools to add resource officers

Associated Press August 31, 2018

An Alabama county plans to put a school resource officer in every county school as part of a new safety plan, local officials announced in a Thursday press conference. Jefferson County Sheriff Mike Hale said there are currently 25 officers for the 56 schools in the county school system. He said they plan to hire enough contract deputies to cover all 56 county schools. “We are committed to ensuring that our most precious resource, our children, have a safe environment to learn and grow up in,” Hale said. The plan to try to boost the number of trained police officers in schools was announced along with the creation

A+ Education Partnership urging Eric Mackey to implement new changes

Staff Writer May 16, 2018

Alabama’s A+ Education Partnership, a Montgomery-based non-profit, called on newly chosen State Superintendent, Eric Mackey to focus his efforts on implementing four new education policies the partnership believes will boost student achievement across the state. Mackey, who beat out Hoover City Schools Superintendent Kathy Murphy and Jefferson County Superintendent Craig Pouncey for the position in late April, started working in his new position on Monday. “We have worked closely with Dr. Mackey for many years, and we look forward to continuing this partnership with him as our State Superintendent of Education,” said president of A+ Education Partnership, Caroline Novak. “Dr. Mackey is keenly aware of the challenges facing Alabama’s schools, and he knows that change will not

Board of Education approves new superintendent Eric Mackey’s contract

Staff Writer May 14, 2018

The Alabama Board of Education approved new State Superintendent, Eric Mackey‘s compensation package and contract worth $311,000 on Thursday with a 7 to 2 vote. Mackey, who beat out Hoover City Schools Superintendent Kathy Murphy and Jefferson County Superintendent Craig Pouncey for the position in late April, starts on Monday. The contract details include a base salary of $245,000 a year for the initial three-year term, a $21,000 annual housing allowance, state-owned vehicle for official travel, reimbursement of up to $5,000 for professional development activities annually, and professional association dues. Mackey will also receive a 3 percent raise each year starting in 2019, unless the board votes against it. Board of Education

Shelby County Board of Education to host Superintendent candidates’ forum

Staff Writer May 3, 2018

The Greater Shelby County, South Shelby County, Montevallo Chamber’s of Commerce and Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. will join forces to co-host a candidate forum for the Shelby County Board of Education Superintendent candidates on Thursday, May, 31. “On behalf of our partners for this Forum we’re looking forward to hosting this program,” said Kirk Mancer, President and CEO of the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce. “All three of our chambers work collaboratively with schools throughout Shelby County, so having the opportunity to hear from the two candidates seeking this important leadership position was something we all wanted to do.” The forum will take place from at Jefferson State Community College’s Shelby-Hoover

Alabama education board chooses Eric Mackey for state superintendent

Associated Press April 21, 2018

The director of Alabama’s superintendent association, Eric Mackey, was chosen Friday as the state’s new education superintendent in a tight vote clouded by an ongoing lawsuit between a candidate and a state education board member. Mackey beat out Hoover City Schools Superintendent Kathy Murphy and Jefferson County Superintendent Craig Pouncey. A fourth finalist, former Texas Education Commissioner Robert Scott, dropped out of the running Friday morning. Mackey is a former teacher, principal and city superintendent who has served as the executive director of the School Superintendent Association of Alabama since 2010. He said his top priority will be to find an “assessment that fits right” on top of

Alabama education board to choose next state superintendent

Associated Press April 20, 2018

Alabama State Board of Education members will choose the state’s next superintendent of education Friday. Board members will interview the four finalists Friday in Montgomery to pick the next head of Alabama’s education system. The finalists are Jefferson County Superintendent Craig Pouncey, Hoover City Schools Superintendent Kathy Murphy, Superintendent Association of Alabama Executive Director Eric Mackey and former Texas Education Commissioner Robert Scott. The board is seeking a replacement for former Superintendent Michael Sentance who resigned in September after one year and one day. He stepped down after he received a poor performance evaluation. Republished with the permission of the Associated Press.

State Board of Education names four superintendent finalists

Associated Press April 14, 2018

The search for Alabama’s next education superintendent was narrowed Friday to four finalists, as Alabama State Board of Education members looked mostly within the state for the next public schools chief. Jefferson County Superintendent Craig Pouncey, Hoover City Schools Superintendent Kathy Murphy, Superintendent Association of Alabama Executive Director Eric Mackey and former Texas Education Commissioner Robert Scott are the four finalists for the position Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, who as governor serves as board president, told board members Friday that this is one of the most important decisions they will make. “Having an effective superintendent is absolutely essential to the future of our educational endeavors,” Ivey said. Board

Search Results for: Jefferson County Board of Education