DOUBLE SPRINGS - Plans to proceed with a multi-purpose facility on the campus of Lynn Schools was just one of numerous items approved by the Winston County Board of Education at its Tuesday, April 14, meeting, which was held at the Winston Career Academy in Double Springs.
The board agreed to proceed with the project, using a self-performed general contractor approach, with a total budge of $700,000 for the facility. The Alabamian will have more details on this project in an upcoming edition.
Winston County Schools will participate in the summer feeding program May 28-July 30. The summer feeding supplemental grocery bid in partnership with the West Alabama CNP Consortium was accepted by the board.
CNP bids from the 2026 school year were renewed through the 2027 school year.
The board approved the retirement of Addison High School teacher Tammy Riddle, effective June 1. The board also recommended Tyler Baughn as a volunteer coach at Lynn High School.
The following students and staff involved with the Health Occupations Student of America chapter at the WCA were recognized by the board:
Tennyson Gilbreath, who served as HOSA’s first state vice president and state secretary for the 2025-2026 school year;
Teresa Hamby, the HOSA advisor of the year;
Kadie Barton, the HOSA member of the year;
Aubrey Sandlin, the incoming HOSA state president for the 2026-2027 school year.
The board approved the sale of a 2021 2500HD Chevrolet to Itawamba Schools in the amount of $45,000.
March expenditures were approved by the board, including $486,281.62 in accounts payable and $2,472,263.66 in payroll.
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