5/12/2026 HCS Board Meeting

The Hoover City Schools Board held its regular meeting on May 12, 2026, which included a variety of recognitions for student achievements across academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities. The meeting also featured a detailed presentation on enrollment projections, housing data, and facilities planning, highlighting the need for capital improvements such as replacing the aging Simmons Middle School and constructing a new elementary school. The board approved several procurement actions, including awarding a bid for a cafeteria serving line upgrade at Love Park Elementary for $158,393 and a concession and vending contract to Coca-Cola. Additionally, the board approved the fiscal year 2026 budget amendment, which incorporated unspent federal funds and maintained a healthy operating reserve, and passed the fiscal year 2027 capital plan. A new salary schedule reflecting a 2% raise and other adjustments was also approved. Finally, the board voted to provide compensation of $500 per month to board members, a policy change recommended by the board attorney. The meeting concluded with the election of Alan Puckett as board president and Rex Blair as vice president for 2026-2027.