The Scottsboro City Board of Education held a called meeting Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., approving a series of personnel, policy, technology and facilities items that will impact schools system-wide.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Morgan Guttridge of Scottsboro Junior High School. Following approval of the agenda and consent items, including board minutes and January financial statements, the board moved into action items.
Among the approvals was the personnel agenda and additions to the 2025-2026 substitute list.
Following the meeting, the personnel agenda was released which included the resignation of CSFO Quinnette Bruno.
The board also approved gifted teacher contracts for Caldwell Elementary School and Collins Intermediate School.
Several student travel requests received unanimous approval, including out-of-state trips for Scottsboro Junior High School art students, Scottsboro High School bowling teams and the SHS Beta Club.
The board approved a revision to Title IX Board Policy 4.15 and adopted a new math coach job description. Members also approved the social studies and art education textbook adoption.
A memorandum of understanding between Scottsboro City Schools and Jacksonville State University was approved, further strengthening partnerships aimed at supporting students and staff.
The board approved several technology-related purchases funded through advancement and technology funds:
•Chromebook purchase for Scottsboro Junior High School from CDWG in the amount of $123,122.84
•Three-year student provisioning services software contract totaling $17,975.43
•Three-year Linewize web filtering and monitoring software contract from Howard Technology Solutions totaling $33,335.70
Significant capital improvements were also approved. These capital improvements included:
•Replacement of the boiler at Caldwell Elementary School for $39,499
•Purchase of a new wrestling mat from Resilite for $17,800, paid with Scottsboro High School local funds
•HVAC system installation at Scottsboro Junior High School gym for $94,800, to be paid with capital funds and reimbursed through the TVA EnergyRight Grant
•HVAC system upgrade at Scottsboro High School for $765,000, paid with bond funds
•Scottsboro Junior High School cafeteria window replacement for $32,850, also to be reimbursed through the TVA EnergyRight Grant.
Board members were informed that several of the HVAC and window projects are scheduled for completion during spring break to minimize disruption to students and staff.
Additionally, the board approved a contract for an interim Chief School Financial Officer.
The meeting concluded with updates on maintenance and facilities, contract spreadsheets and fundraiser reports.
The next board work session is scheduled for March 19, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., with the next regularly scheduled board meeting set for April 9, 2026.
The meeting adjourned following unanimous approval.
by Heather Dohring
