45-417: (Redirected from Jefferson County School Board ) Jefferson County Board of Education may refer to a U.S. public school board in several states, including: Jefferson County Board of Education (Alabama) Jefferson County Board of Education (Kentucky) See also [ edit ] Jefferson County Public Schools (disambiguation) Topics referred to by
90-678: A 2010 expiration date; the masks reportedly had dry rot and were useless. By the morning of April 18, according to the ADPH, there were 146 reported deaths, 113 confirmed deaths, more than 4,600 confirmed cases, with 42,500 people tested. On April 19, the National Guard did its first nursing home disinfect and decontamination process for COVID-19. In early June, the Alabama Department of Public Health dashboard under-reported new cases. On June 4, they claimed, "the national surveillance pipeline
135-569: A five-fold growth over the previous week. Archbishop Thomas John Rodi of the Archdiocese of Mobile and Bishop Robert Joseph Baker of the Diocese of Birmingham continued the suspension of public Mass in Alabama through April 18, meaning no Easter Sunday Mass on April 12, in what Rodi called a "painful decision". Baker and Rodi initially issued the suspension of public Mass on March 17. By March 28,
180-401: A licensed health care facility. She also ordered the state board to adopt emergency rules to allow expedited reinstatement of medical licenses; moved to expand the capacity of health care facilities, and moved to allow local jails to release probation or parole violators who have been in custody for more than 20 days without a hearing. It was reported that every day since March 23, the ADPH
225-407: A mandatory mask order to January 22 as the state hits a record 2,000 hospitalizations and 3,395 new infections on December 8. The state has a total 280,000 proven and probable cases and 4,000 virus-related deaths. As Alabama was one of five U.S. states with less than 35% of its population vaccinated, Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, predicted the state
270-528: A person from another household, beginning July 16 at 5:00 p.m. local time. This is an amendment to the Safer at Home order. Classes resumed at the University of Alabama on August 17, and 566 cases were reported at the different campuses on August 24. The university offered a hybrid of online and in-person classes. Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox closed bars for two weeks in response. Governor Kay Ivey extended
315-419: A person who had recently traveled from Illinois, and by the end of the day the state reported six cases total. That same day, Governor Ivey declared a state of emergency due to the spread of the coronavirus, and announced that all schools would be closed from March 18 until April 6. On March 15, Gov. Ivey authorized state agency directors to implement work from home and flexible work schedules. On March 16,
360-480: A statewide stay-at-home order until April 30. Mobile followed suit with an order effective until April 30. Also on April 3, Ivey issued a proclamation that granted temporary protection from enforcement of evictions and foreclosures , but that order expired on June 1. Montgomery County authorities reported that they received 5,880 surgical masks from the Strategic National Stockpile with
405-547: A stay-at-home order (as a 24-hour curfew) effective through April 3. The first death in the state was reported in Jackson County. Tuscaloosa city mayor Walt Maddox issued a city-wide curfew, lasting from 10:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. each day, effective March 27 to April 3. At a March 26 press conference, Ivey said she would not issue a shelter-in-place order, saying "... we are not Louisiana, we are not New York state, we are not California ... right now
450-558: Is becoming overwhelmed," by a large increase in test results. On June 6, they claimed, "As a result of a reporting backlog, this dashboard appears to display sizeable increases in all numbers." In late May, the caseload had been growing at an average of 3% per day. The cases posted on June 7 did not make up the difference unless there had been a decline in growth as state businesses opened in May. At least five University of Alabama football players tested positive for COVID-19. On June 16, 2020,
495-582: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Jefferson County Board of Education (Alabama) The Jefferson County School System is the second-largest public school system in Alabama , United States . It is the third oldest school system in Jefferson County preceded only by the Birmingham and Bessemer School Systems. The Jefferson County School System
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#1733084894084540-458: Is not the time to order people to shelter in place." Tuscaloosa extended its city-wide curfew to 24 hours, beginning March 29 at 10:00 p.m., set to last an additional week. The Tuscaloosa stay-at-home order (the second in the state) came after Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall 's opinion published on the same day that provided cities and counties with more authority to combat the pandemic. On March 27, all "non-essential businesses" in
585-651: Is responsible for setting school policy, adoption of an annual operating budget, and broad issues usually dealt with by most school boards, such as construction of new schools, etc. The Board also relies on the guidance of the Superintendent in the making of many of those decisions. the work of the Board is financed by appropriations from the Alabama Legislature and a series of property taxes some of which are "district wide" and some of which are "county wide" in nature, plus
630-545: Is the current Vice-President. The current Board members, their party affiliation, and the designated Place Number when they appear on the ballot are as follows: (1) Dixon was appointed to the Board in May, 2016. (2) Venable was appointed to the Board in February, 2019. During the COVID-19 pandemic in Alabama , the school district required face masks for all of the 2020-2021 school year. Many different men and women have served on
675-565: The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) asked healthcare providers to conduct screening of patients seeking care for influenza-like illnesses with travel to Wuhan, China, and said the " Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to believe the risk of 2019-nCoV to the American public at large remains low at this time." On February 4, the Alabama Department of Public Health asked travelers to mainland China who returned to
720-575: The Rocket City Trash Pandas , was scheduled for April 9, 2020, but was postponed indefinitely. On June 30, MILB announced that the 2020 season would not be played. The NTT IndyCar Series was scheduled to race at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham on April 5, but on March 16 the race was cancelled for the 2020 season only. NASCAR Race Weekended at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega
765-472: The Alabama Department of Public Health announced recommendations concerning public gatherings, food establishment and other retail venues, and businesses, including no gatherings of 50 or more person. On March 18, a statewide health order prohibited all non-work related gatherings of 25+ persons or any non-work related gatherings that cannot maintain consistent six-foot spacing between people. Public and private beaches closed. Alabama's Primary Runoff Election
810-454: The Alabama Department of Public Health recommended individuals protect themselves from COVID-19 by getting a flu shot and "other normal precautions". On March 2, the Alabama Department of Public Health advised individuals to "wash your hands frequently, avoid touching your face, cover coughs and sneezes, stay home when you are ill, and practice social distancing strategies". ADPH also asked universities and colleges to implement plans to mitigate
855-462: The Birmingham and Bessemer systems and even predating any colleges or universities in the county. The Pleasant Hill Academy is the forerunner of present-day McAdory High School. The first seven superintendents of the system all had schools named in their honor. However, McNeil School no longer exists and Simmons Elementary is now part of the Hoover School System. Issac Wellington McAdory is
900-674: The Board in November, 2019, becoming the first African-American to be permanent Superintendent. The first Superintendent of Jefferson County was Isaac Wellington McAdory from 1896–1913. In 1868, shortly after The Civil War and long before the County System existed, he and his wife, Alice (Sadler) McAdory, established and ran the Pleasant Hill Academy in McCalla. It was arguably the first education institution in Jefferson County preceding both
945-486: The Board over the years. For most of the Board's history all its members were Democrats until the election of Republican Jim Hicks in 1980. After Mr. Hicks election the Board transitioned to a Republican majority over the next few election cycles. It has remained with a Republican majority ever since. Three African-Americans have served on the Board including the present Board member, Carita Venable. Previously, Martha Bouyer, and Jacqueline Smith served with Mrs. Smith being
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#1733084894084990-650: The United States on or after January 22, 2020, to contact the Infectious Diseases and Outbreaks Division as soon as they arrive in Alabama. On the same day, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey delivered the "State of the State" address, with no mention of COVID-19. On February 21, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that an Anniston facility would be used as a COVID-19 quarantine center; those plans were cancelled two days later. On February 28,
1035-482: The cities of Adamsville, Clay , Fultondale, Gardendale , Graysville, Hueytown , Irondale, Kimberly, Morris, Pinson , Pleasant Grove , and Warrior among others. Those cities listed below each have a city-based school system, therefore, their students do not attend schools in the Jefferson County School System: The system is presided over by the elected Jefferson County Board of Education which
1080-468: The city council of Montgomery controversially voted 4–4 on an ordinance to require that masks be worn in public gatherings of 25 people or more. The next day, by the advice of health officials, Mayor Steven Reed overruled the tie vote and enacted the mandate via executive order. By June 24, 2020, there were 31,624 cases and 879 deaths. On July 15, Governor Ivey announced that face masks would be mandatory state-wide in public spaces when within six feet of
1125-515: The first African-American to be elected as Board President. Below is a partial listing of past members: Day-to-day operations of the system are run by the superintendent . That post is filled by appointment by a majority vote of the County Board of Education and that individual serves at the pleasure of the Board. The most recent superintendent was Dr. Craig Pouncey, who took over in June 2014, following
1170-470: The highest death rate in the US along with Mississippi. As of February 8, 2021 , Alabama has administered 473,199 COVID-19 vaccine doses, equivalent to 9.59% of the population. Cases: The number of cases confirmed in Alabama. Deaths: The number of deaths confirmed by the ADPH. There are additional non-confirmed deaths reported by the ADPH. Sources: ADPH ; dashboard ; CDC On January 22,
1215-555: The only Superintendent who has three separate schools named in his honor which may be more of a coincidence than a deliberate effort. The Jefferson County School District includes the following fourteen high schools. Data on enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and graduation rate are all drawn from the 2013–14 academic year. (9–12) Ratio Rate (1) Oak Grove is a combined Middle and High School campus containing grades 6–12. (2) Both Pleasant Grove and Fultondale are combined Middle and High School campus containing grades 7–12. With
1260-726: The other municipal systems. This occurs for a variety of reasons some of which are demographic changes, de-segregation orders, obsolete facilities, etc. Many of these campuses are gone without a trace and a few have been re-purposed to other uses. This list does not include former school buildings at different sites for institutions that still exist under the same name such as Shades Valley High School (2 different campuses); Hueytown High School (3 different campuses); Minor High School (2 campuses), etc. The list does include schools whose names and/or locations have changed such as Berry High School (now Hoover High School) or New Castle High School (now Fultondale High School). Statewide testing ranks
1305-540: The ouster of Dr. Stephen Nowlin after 16 months in office. On September 11, 2019, it was announced that Dr. Pouncey had accepted the Presidency of Coastal Alabama Community College, effective October 1, 2019 and would leave his post with Jefferson County on September 27. Dr. Walter Gonsoulin, Jr., the Deputy Superintendent became Interim Superintendent on September 27, 2019 and was given the position permanently by
1350-513: The passage of years many former schools in the Jefferson County School System completely ceased to exist. This is to be expected in a system that is over 100 years old. Most were established by the County Board of Education, yet some were first established by a local community or were built as "company schools" and ceded to the County System at a later date. Other schools have seen their names changed or been sold or ceded to some of
1395-427: The proceeds of a 1 cent sales tax. The Board consists of five members elected by Place Number in partisan elections for six year terms. While these races are usually decided in the respective party primaries almost none of the work or decisions of the Board are of a partisan nature. There is no limitation on the number of terms to which a member can be elected. Four of the five members (Places 1-4) are elected only by
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1485-633: The schools in Alabama. Those in the bottom six percent are listed as "failing." As of early 2018, both Center Point and Minor High Schools were included in this category. COVID-19 pandemic in Alabama The COVID-19 pandemic was confirmed to have reached the U.S. state of Alabama in March 2020. As of January 10, 2022, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADHP) reported nearly a million confirmed cases of COVID-19 (or 1 in 5 people) and 16,630 confirmed deaths. At 330 deaths per 100,000 Alabama has
1530-572: The spread of disease on their campuses. On March 5, the Alabama Department of Public Health announced state laboratory capability of COVID-19 testing and criteria for testing eligibility. March 6 saw the formation of the Alabama Coronavirus task force. Governor Ivey said: "There's no need to panic or close huge events right now." She asked Alabamians to wash hands, cover coughs, and fist bump instead of shaking hands . On March 13, Alabama announced its first known cases of coronavirus in
1575-473: The spring seasons. The 2021 World Games in Birmingham, originally scheduled for July 15–25, 2021, was postponed to July 7–17, 2022. Alabama Crimson Tide football head coach Nick Saban and his Nick's Kids Foundation donated to food banks, contributed to the 211 program, provided meals to DCH Regional Medical Center workers, and filmed PSAs . The debut of the Minor League Baseball team,
1620-727: The state were ordered to be closed until April 17, including barbershops, furniture stores, gyms, casinos, theaters, arcades, night clubs, salons and spas. ABC stores would remain open. Governor Ivey again refused to issue a state-wide shelter-in-place order, saying "I have the responsibility to look statewide and in this case, one size does not fit all" and that she has to "keep an eye on the economy"; she added that she would not object to county and city-level containment efforts. Montgomery mayor Steven Reed enacted an indefinite, 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. curfew beginning on March 27. The Alabama Department of Labor reported that 59,783 people filed for unemployment from March 22 to March 26,
1665-522: The virus was confirmed in at least six nursing homes in the state. Governor Ivey announced on the 28th that Apple donated 63,000 N95 masks for Alabama healthcare providers. Residents in the Opelika area were holding a "Park and Pray" service twice daily in support of the hospital staff at the East Alabama Medical Center, at the time the only hospital reporting COVID-19 deaths. Alabama
1710-464: The voters of the areas actually served by the school board. The fifth member (Place 5) is elected collectively only by the voters of the 11 cities that have their own school systems. This configuration is mandated by State law. When vacancies occur during a term the remaining members of the Board have the power to appoint someone to the post for the remainder of the unexpired term. Two of the current members came to office in this manner when Ronnie Dixon
1755-409: Was appointed to replace Dean Taylor, Jr. who died in office and Carita Venable replaced Jacqueline Smith who resigned. Officers of the board are elected for one-year terms from the five members. The immediate past President of the Board is Oscar Mann. Ronnie Dixon who was elected to the post in November, 2019. In 2020, Carita Venable was elected President is the currently serving in that role. Oscar Mann
1800-669: Was at risk for outbreaks of the Delta variant. On March 12, the National Collegiate Athletic Association canceled all winter and spring tournaments, most notably the Division I men 's and women 's basketball tournaments, affecting colleges and universities statewide. On March 16, the National Junior College Athletic Association also canceled the remainder of the winter seasons as well as
1845-598: Was created in 1896, and initially served all unincorporated communities and cities in the county other than Birmingham and Bessemer. Beginning in the late 1960s and early 1970s various other cities began to establish their own separate systems (i.e., Homewood, Midfield, Vestavia Hills, Hoover, etc.). Today the County system serves students in those unincorporated areas of Jefferson County, Alabama such as Alliance, Bagley, Concord , Corner, Forestdale, McCalla , Minor , Mt. Olive, and Oak Grove. It also includes students who reside in
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1890-403: Was postponed to July 14. On March 20, Gov. Ivey authorized up to 100 Alabama National Guard members to assist with response "if it becomes necessary". The Alabama Department of Public Health refined guidance on public gatherings. Auburn University announced postponement of its spring graduation ceremony and a move to fully online classes after spring break. On March 24, Birmingham issued
1935-417: Was projected by models on April 2 to have the fourth-highest rate of COVID-19 fatalities in the nation. In response, Ivey ordered a fifth Supplemental State of Emergency (the third was on March 23 and the fourth was on March 27) to reduce red tape for healthcare providers, including allowing certified registered nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, physician assistants, and anesthesia assistants to practice in
1980-613: Was scheduled to race on April 24–26 but was reschedule to June 19–21. NASCAR also made a second race in the fall at the track for the Xfinity Series . It has not been decided yet if fans can attend the fall race weekend or not (Fan were allowed to attend the fall race), the Cup Series spring race in June was allowed to have a limited number of spectators at the track. On March 22, Mobicon , an annual fan convention held in Mobile announced that
2025-487: Was sharing a list of addresses of confirmed COVID-19 patients with the Alabama 911 Board to disseminate to local 911 response districts, reportedly to protect first responders from becoming infected—a possible breach of patient confidentiality law . Massachusetts was the only other state known to be doing this at the time. The 911 Board said the policy was implemented after numerous state agencies expressed concerns about protecting first responders. On April 3, Ivey issued
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