Marla Jones, Managing Editor
Rainsville, Ala.-- (FULL VIDEO ON SOUTHERN TORCH FACEBOOK) The DeKalb County Board of Education held its regularly scheduled meeting on May 5.
DeKalb County Superintendent Wayne Lyles and the DeKalb County Board of Education members recognized Tammy Weaver, a teacher at Henagar Jr. High School. On April 25th, Tammy Weaver saved a child from choking in the lunchroom. She performed the Heimlich maneuver to dislodge the student’s airway.
“I am proud to have teachers like Mrs. Weaver, who goes above and beyond to serve our students. People are put in the right place at the right time for a reason. Mrs. Weaver spent many years as a nurse before going into education,” stated Henagar Jr. High Principal Scott Timmons. "She never wants any recognition, but in this case, I am glad Mr. Lyles and the Board chose to recognize her.”
Superintendent Lyles updated the Board on construction projects within the school system:
• At Collinsville, retaining walls are being formed for the new Panther Gym. Lights are being moved for the renovation of ballfields.
• A potential location for a new Crossville Agricultural building is being surveyed and a solid test is being performed.
• Sylvania and Geraldine Schools are on track for Science Lab remodels along with a state-required storm shelter for those schools.
• Ider will receive upgrading and renovation for the Science Lab and the gym project is moving forward.
• Gym Floor Replacement/Repair for Fyffe and Plainview is being scheduled.
Superintendent Lyles also informed the School Board that a Career Tech/Hiring Day was held with over 40 employers participating. Seniors brought resumes and onsite interviews were conducted. Fifteen seniors were hired, with most jobs starting out at $17.00 per hour.
Miranda Lambert of Ider High School, was approved as an early graduate.
The Following bids were accepted:
• Roofing Bid for Collinsville, Crossville, and Fyffe - GKL Companies, Inc. - $680,000
• Roofing Bid for Sylvania and Valley Head - Johns & Kirksey, Inc. - $312,000
In Personnel, Robin Pair of Sylvania High School, canceled her application for retirement, effective 4/21/22.
The following Non-Renewals/Terminations were made:
• Shawn Hutcherson - CNP Worker - Plainview High School - 5/27/22
• Chelsea Patterson - Itinerant Special Education Paraprofessional - Collinsville High School - 5/27/22
• Akela Barkley - English Language Arts Teacher - Henagar Jr. High School - 5/27/22
• Jaclyn Ashley - Itinerant Special Education Teacher - Plainview High School - 5/27/22
• Allie Davis - Indian Education/Migrant Teacher - District - 5/27/22
• April Ivey - Itinerant Special Education Teacher - Crossville High School - 5/27/22
• Jeremy Tuttle - Social Science Teacher - Crossville High School - 5/27/22
The following Retirements were approved:
• Chris Pierson - Nurse Supervisor - Facilities - Retirement - 7/1/22
• Lynne Wagner - Elementary Teacher - Valley Head High School - Retirement - 6/1/22
• Tim Cochran - Secondary Social Sciences Teacher - Fyffe High School - Retirement - 6/1/22
• Gloria McGee - CNP Worker - Collinsville High School - Retirement - 6/1/22
The following Resignations were granted:
• Christy White - Junior Varsity and Varsity Coaching Duties - Crossville High School - Resignation - 6/1/22
• Dillyn Mitchell - Head Soccer Coaching Duties - Sylvania High School - Resignation - 5/27/22
• Jana Wheeler - Elementary Teacher - Valley Head High School - Resignation - 5/27/22
The following Leaves of Absence were granted:
• Chick Waycaster - Bus Mechanic - Bus Garage - 4/19/22-5/4/22
• Alaina Brynn Stevens - Secondary Science Teacher - Ider High School - 4/18/22-5/27/22 - Intermittent
• Tia Jenkins - Elementary Teacher - Plainview High School - 9/6/22-12/16/22
• Molly Bowlan - Elementary Teacher - Crossville Elementary School - 5/1/22-5/27/22
The following Transfers were made:
• Anna Walker from Elementary Teacher at Collinsville High School to Itinerant ARI Instructional Coach at District - Collinsville High School (Effective 8/1/22)
• Ariel Johnson Brumbeloe from Library Media Specialist to Secondary Mathematics Teacher (TEAMS) at Crossville High School
The following Placements were made:(All placements are made pending a background review meeting suitability criteria and negative, pre-employment drug screen and appropriate certification)
Certified
• Kellie Hancock - Supervisor (Assistant to the Special Education Coordinator) - Annex (Effective 6/1/22)
• Aubrey Traffanstedt - Elementary Teacher - Collinsville High School
• Colby Cochran - Secondary Science Teacher - Fyffe High School (2022-040) (Effective 8/1/22)
• Mark Whitt - Secondary Health and P.E. Teacher / Head Boys Basketball Coach - Ider High School (Effective 8/1/22)
• Jerry Harris - Varsity Girls Volleyball Head Coach - Crossville High School
Support
• Roberta Stanley - CNP Worker - Collinsville High School (Effective 5/2/22)
The following Principal Contracts were approved:
• Bradley Crawford - Collinsville High School - 7/1/22-6/30/25
• Jon Peppers - Crossville High School - 7/1/22-6/30/25
• Stevie Green - Ruhama Jr. High School - 7/1/22-6/30/25
The date of the next DeKalb County Board of Education meeting will be held on May 19, with a regular meeting at 4:00 p.m. in the Meeting Room at the Facilities Building.
