July 14, 2026 Board Meeting

The July 14, 2026 meeting of the Hartselle City Schools Board of Education focused primarily on financial and operational updates as the district prepares for the upcoming school year. The board reviewed detailed financial reports for May and June 2026, highlighting budget performance, expenditures, and key purchases such as Apple MacBooks, special education services, textbooks, and lighting upgrades aimed at energy savings. Several procurement-related action items were approved, including the removal of non-repairable surplus equipment, disposal of outdated textbooks, and approval of various salary and hourly rate schedules for staff and substitutes, with a notable update to long-term nurse substitute pay to improve recruitment. The board also approved volunteer schedules for athletics, supplement schedules, and an out-of-state field trip for the Park High School FFA chapter. Personnel resignations and new contracts were approved as well. The meeting concluded with announcements about upcoming board meetings and teacher orientation.