Haleyville Board of Education

Bishop named HCS superintendent

Newly appointed Haleyville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Bill Bishop with his family. From left, daughter Allie Bishop, son-in-law Jackson Kennedy, daughter Aleah Kennedy, wife Leah Bishop, Dr. Bishop, his mother Barbara Bishop and father William Bishop Sr.

Newly appointed Haleyville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Bill Bishop with his family. From left, daughter Allie Bishop, son-in-law Jackson Kennedy, daughter Aleah Kennedy, wife Leah Bishop, Dr. Bishop, his mother Barbara Bishop and father William Bishop Sr.
HALEYVILLE - A new era in leadership began for Haleyville City Schools Monday, Sept. 29, when the board of education unanimously named Dr. Bill Bishop as superintendent during a special-called meeting.

School board raises financial questions

Bo Culver, athletic director for Haleyville City Schools, center, talks to members of the Haleyville Board of Education after questions over a supplement for a coach arise. From left, Board President Beth McAlpine, Brian “Thumper” Vickery, Culver, board members Chad Tidwell, Boo Haughton and Chief School Financial Officer Candy Marbutt. Seated at far left is HIgh School Principal Davey Reed. Not pictured is board member Donna Jones.

Bo Culver, athletic director for Haleyville City Schools, center, talks to members of the Haleyville Board of Education after questions over a supplement for a coach arise. From left, Board President Beth McAlpine, Brian “Thumper” Vickery, Culver, board members Chad Tidwell, Boo Haughton and Chief School Financial Officer Candy Marbutt. Seated at far left is HIgh School Principal Davey Reed. Not pictured is board member Donna Jones.
HALEYVILLE - Questions about finances on specific items took the forefront of discussion at the June 23, work session of the Haleyville Board of Education.

HCS reports perfect audit

The Haleyville Board of Education listens as CPA Greg Guin presents the system’s audit report for 2023. Clockwise from bottom left, board members Brian “Thumper’ Vickery, Beth McAlpine, Donna Jones, Chad Tidwell, Board President Boo Haughton, Chief School Financial Officer Candy Marbutt and Guin. Not shown is Superintendent Dr. Holly Sutherland.

The Haleyville Board of Education listens as CPA Greg Guin presents the system’s audit report for 2023. Clockwise from bottom left, board members Brian “Thumper’ Vickery, Beth McAlpine, Donna Jones, Chad Tidwell, Board President Boo Haughton, Chief School Financial Officer Candy Marbutt and Guin. Not shown is Superintendent Dr. Holly Sutherland.
HALEYVILLE - For the first time in at least 30 years, the audit report for Haleyville City Schools was presented at an open meeting, with the school system’s new auditor giving what he referred to as one of the best and most positive financial findings for the system’s 2023 audit.

Haleyville BOE budget hearing Monday

HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville City Schools Board of Education will hold its first budget hearing for the Haleyville School System for the 2025 fiscal year Monday, August 19, at 4:30 p.m. at the Haleyville Board of Education Conference Room.  
This meeting is open to the public, and all interested persons are welcome to attend.

Increased need for special education services a concern as Haleyville BOE passes budget

HALEYVILLE - The high rate that students requiring specialized instruction is increasing at Haleyville City Schools does not equal the amount of funding required, as school officials have reached out for financial assistance from their state legislators on the matter.

Additional principal for Haleyville Elementary proposed

HCS Superintendent Dr. Holly Sutherland talks to the board in a work session about the proposal of hiring a new assistant principal at the elementary school, to work with current administrators. From left, board members Brian Vickery, Beth McAlpine, Donna Jones, Chad Tidwell, Boo Haughton and Chief School Financial Officer Candy Marbutt.

HCS Superintendent Dr. Holly Sutherland talks to the board in a work session about the proposal of hiring a new assistant principal at the elementary school, to work with current administrators. From left, board members Brian Vickery, Beth McAlpine, Donna Jones, Chad Tidwell, Boo Haughton and Chief School Financial Officer Candy Marbutt.
HALEYVILLE - As personnel adjustments are being made over the next month at Haleyville City Schools, the idea for an additional elementary assistant principal to work with the existing principals has been brought to the table for discussion.

Need for virtual school days debated by Haleyville School Board

Haleyville Board of Education member Beth McAlpine, seated third from left, noted that students are not benefitting from virtual days. She is shown seated among fellow board members at a recent meeting. From left, Boo Haughton, Kris Burleson, McAlpine, Donna Jones, Board President Chad Tidwell and Superintendent Dr. Holly Sutherland.

Haleyville Board of Education member Beth McAlpine, seated third from left, noted that students are not benefitting from virtual days. She is shown seated among fellow board members at a recent meeting. From left, Boo Haughton, Kris Burleson, McAlpine, Donna Jones, Board President Chad Tidwell and Superintendent Dr. Holly Sutherland.
HALEYVILLE - Differing viewpoints were shared between a member of the Haleyville Board of Education and administrators at Haleyville City Schools, as to why virtual days are still needed and being included in the 2023-2024 school calendar.
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