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The Escambia County Board of Education on April 24 approved curriculum and student development materials during its regular meeting in Brewton.
The board approved the following consent and action items:
• approved an out-of-state trip for W.S. Neal High School’s cheer team to attend camp in LaGrange, Ga., from July 15-17, 2025;
• approved an out-of-state travel trip for Superintendent Dr. Michele Collier to attend Powerschool Edge 2025 Conference from July 22-25 in Nashville, Tenn.;
• approved the 2025 Summer School Salary Schedule and summer work hours;
• approved organizational change;
• approved the following positions – guidance and support services supervisor, to be paid under the supervisor pay scale; attendance supervisor, to be paid under the supervisor pay scale; personnel administrator/supervisor, to be paid under the supervisor pay scale; and network administrator, to be paid under MSV pay scale;
• approved a contract with Curriculum Associates for iReady for $163,208, to be paid out of FY25 A&T funds;
• approved the purchase of library materials from PermaBound for A.C. Moore Primary School for $55,998.89, to be paid out of Pre-K funds, local and carry over, for the school’s library;
• approved the renewal of the annual Cognia membership for $16,800, to be paid out of local funds;
• approved the repair of the audio system for $7,850, and the purchase of speaker mics and a subwoofer for $8,145 for the Escambia County High School auditorium from Audio Plus, to be paid out of FY24 A&T funds;
• approved the purchase of a fire alarm system for $23,000 for Flomaton Middle School wing from Audio Plus, to be paid out of FY24 A&T funds;
• approved the purchase of phonics curriculum program from 95 Percent Group for $15,017;
• approved the contract with Appetegy Inc. for mobile app and web development for $28,268.75, to be paid out of FY25 A&T funds;
• approved the contract with Heinemann for the purchase of Do The Math Legacy 25-26 and summer school 25 consumables for $72,112.61;
• approved to enter into a contract with IXL Learning for educational technology for elementary school services for $37,500, to be paid out of FY25 A&T funds;
• approved the change order for WSNHS storm doors for $164,290.50; and,
• approved the contract with Innovative Behavioral and Consulting Services for behavior analytic consultation services for the 2025-26 school year, to be paid out of FY26 IDEA.
The board also met in executive session, and once out of the session, approved the expulsion of three ECHS students. Each student will be allowed to receive educational services through Escambia County Virtual School.
The next regular board meeting will be held May 8, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. at Atmore Central Office.
The Escambia County Board of Education approved the following personnel recommendations during its regular meeting April 24:
Retirement
• April Dunsford, as secretary at Flomaton Elementary School, effective June 6, 2025;
• Angela Brown, as teacher at Huxford Elementary School, effective June 1;
• Donna Watson, as academic interventionist at HES, effective May 23;
• Rhecy Curris, as teacher at Rachel Patterson Elementary School, effective July 1;
• Tonya Emmons, as teacher at RPES, effective May 23;
• Sandra Wallace, as secretary/registrar at W.S. Neal High School, effective June 6;
Resignation
• Mary Hubert, as six-hour lunchroom worker at Escambia County Middle School, effective May 23;
• Calle Simon, as special education aide at ECMS, effective April 4;
• Courtney McBride, as principal at Flomaton Elementary School, effective June 30;
• Skylar Sirmon, as special education aide at FES, effective April 11;
• Jennifer Burkett, as custodian at FES, effective June 6;
• Deborah Salyers, as teacher at RPES, effective June 1;
• Julie Carnley, as custodian at W.S. Neal Middle, effective April 11;
Employment
• Tommie Lewis, as physical education teacher at ECHS, effective March 31;
• Vyron Brown, as English/language arts teacher at ECHS, effective April 25;
• Cindy Davis, as special education teacher at ECMS, effective Aug. 1;
• Sarah Aaron, as special education aide at FES, effective April 25;
• Terri Godwin, as custodian at HES, effective May 1;
• Haley White, as math coach-202 day, at Pollard McCall Junior High School, effective July 23;
• Samantha Mackey-Zundel, as bus driver at Atmore Bus Shop, effective April 25;
Employment change
• Amanda Waguespack, from math coach to math coach-202 day at FES, effective July 23;
• Leah Vickery, from physical education teacher to Pre-K teacher at FES, effective Aug. 1;
• Amy Bell, from academic interventionist to elementary teacher at PMJHS, effective Aug. 1;
• Caroline Hughes, from math coach to math coach-202 day at RPES, effective July 23;
• Rachel Wiggins, from math coach to math coach-202 day at W.S. Neal Elementary School, effective Aug. 1;
• Allison Ramirez, from special education aide to Pre-K auxiliary teacher at WSNES, effective Aug. 1;
• Mike Sims, from social studies teacher to secondary teacher/football coach at W.S. Neal High School, effective April 25;
Transfer
• Heather Lavana, as elementary teacher from RPES to A.C. Moore Primary School, effective Aug. 1;
• April George, as elementary teacher from RPES to ACMPS, effective Aug. 1;
• Aaliyah Williams, as elementary teacher from RPES to ACMPS, effective Aug. 1;
• Samantha Trawick, as elementary teacher from RPES to ACMPS, effective Aug. 1;
• Jennifer Brewton, as elementary teacher from RPES to ACMPS, effective Aug. 1;
• Brandy Lambeth, as special education aide, from Flomaton High School to WSNES, effective April 7;
Rehire
• Ernest Cassity, as general maintenance worker at Brewton Maintenance Shop, effective May 1;
Leave of absence
• Tracy McCurdy, FMLA, as teacher at ACMPS, effective from Feb. 12 through March 7;
• Callie Simon, medical, as special education aide at ECMS, effective from Feb. 19 through April 2;
• Haley Boutwell, medical, as six-hour lunchroom worker at FES, effective Feb. 11 through March 31;
Summer employment
• Joshua Coleman, paid out of agriscience extended grant, as teacher at WSNHS, effective June 9;
• Ashley Gafford, as teacher at Summer Curriculum Writing at $22.50 per hour, effective June 1;
• Marcia Adams, as teacher at Summer Curriculum Writing at $22.50 per hour, effective June 1;
• Lauren Kirn, as teacher at Summer Curriculum Writing at $22.50 per hour, effective June 1;
• Rachel Wiggins, as teacher at Summer Curriculum Writing at $22.50 per hour, effective June 1;
• Danielle Brown, as teacher at Summer Curriculum Writing at $22.50 per hour, effective June 1;
• Haley White, as teacher at Summer Curriculum Writing at $22.50 per hour, effective June 1;
• Heather Qualls, as teacher at Summer Curriculum Writing at $22.50 per hour, effective June 1; and,
• Natashcia Kidd, as teacher at Summer Curriculum Writing at $22.50 per hour, effective June 1.