Dr. Holly Sutherland

Sutherland accepts Hartselle City Schools superintendent position


Haleyville City Schools superintendent Dr. Holly Sutherland has accepted the superintendent position at Hartselle City Schools. (Courtesy Photo)

HALEYVILLE - Haleyville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Holly Sutherland has been named superintendent of Hartselle City Schools.

Sutherland announced the news to a system wide gathering of faculty and staff at Haleyville Elementary School Thursday afternoon, May 22. 

A Haleyville native, Sutherland has served as Haleyville City Schools superintendent since 2017.  Prior to that, she was the principal of Haleyville High School for three years.

Her last day with Haleyville City Schools will be sometime in June.

 

 

HCS Superintendent contract results in controversy, mixed vote


Voting no to renew the superintendent contract of Dr. Holly Sutherland are board members Beth McAlpine and Barry Burleson. Shown in the middle is Kris Burleson, who voted yes along with members Chad Tidwell and Donna Jones.
HALEYVILLE  - The issue of whether or not to renew the contract of Haleyville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Holly Sutherland sparked controversy, including some strong statements made by school board members during a work session held just prior to the board meeting Tuesday afternoon, July  23.