Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette with Fairview Elementary’s County and North Alabama District Hoop Shoot winners Oaklyn Gardner and Lincoln Wright. (Photo courtesy Dr. T.J. Franey, CCBOE)
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County School Board on Tuesday night approved more than $200,000 in facility improvements for Holly Pond High School, including:
- Cafeteria Phase One electrical upgrade contract awarded to PG Wells, Inc. in the amount of $47,333
- Cafeteria Phase Two contract awarded to Complete Construction, LLC in the amount of $148,347
- Old home economics building demolition contract awarded to Able Hauling & Excavating in the amount of $25,500, ahead of an upcoming building expansion
The demolition project will take place over spring break, and cafeteria upgrades are scheduled for this summer.
The board also approved a 213-day extension to Miller Roofing’s contract for re-roofing at Cold Springs High School, with change in the amount.
Students and others honored
Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette recognized Fairview Elementary students Oaklyn Gardner and Lincoln Wright, winners respectively of the 9-10-year old girls’ and boys’ divisions of the County and North Alabama District Hoop Shoot. Gardner also placed second in the state competition.
Barnette also issued the Cullman County Board of Education’s inaugural Exceptional Service Awards to:
- Abby Holcomb, Fairview Elementary volunteer and substitute
- Diane Veach, Cold Springs Elementary Special Education paraprofessional
- Anita Whitlock, Good Hope High English teacher
Lynette Burt was also recognized, but could not be present. She will receive her award at a future meeting.
Barnette called the award “a ‘thank you’ for recognizing the efforts of any employee, volunteer or community partner. These are unsung heroes that give those extra efforts to further CCBOE’s vision and mission.”
The next regular Cullman County School Board meeting will be on Thursday, March 14, at 6 p.m. in the central office board room. The public is invited to attend.
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