Calhoun County Schools

The Calhoun County Schools board meeting held on July 31, 2025, focused primarily on approving various contracts and personnel decisions ahead of the new school year. Key procurement actions included the approval of contracts for speech language services, custodial services, and medical staffing, as well as a two-year agreement with the sheriff's department for school resource officers (SROs) valued at approximately $685,000. The board also approved a contract for part-time math instruction to address staffing challenges. Additionally, the board discussed and approved changes to the school calendar, specifically moving graduation ceremonies to Monday due to scheduling conflicts with JSU's state baseball playoffs. A policy update was approved to incorporate new state law provisions for paid parental leave. The meeting concluded with a discussion on naming a stadium field after a community-supported coach, with plans for further review after bid openings for field improvements.