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Two teachers received high honors Monday at the Escambia County School Board meeting held in Atmore.
Teacher of the Year awards were presented in primary and secondary divisions.
Named primary Teacher of the Year was Kimberly Hester from Flomaton Elementary School.
Named secondary Teacher of the Year was Tyler Parker from Pollard-McCall Junior High School.
Each of the teachers received gifts and special recognition for their service to students at their respective schools.
In other business, the BOE:
• approved the amendment of the fiscal year 2025 salary schedule supplements;
• approved to contract with Phoenix Restoration Services Inc. for the removal and disposal of 42 windows at A.C. Moore Primary School, and the installation of plywood in the amount of $19,134, to be paid out of FY24 A&T funds;
• approved to contract with Dave’s Construction and Remodeling for installation of new windows, siding and drywall at A.C. Moore Primary School in the amount of $29,350, to be paid out of FY24 A&T funds;
• approved to purchase AED units and supplies from GoRescue in the amount of $22,354, to be paid from AEDs in Schools fund 1417;
• approved to contract with Frontline Education for absence and substitute management in the amount of $33,867.78, effective Feb. 1, 2025 through Sept. 30, 2026;
• approved to contract with KAM Technologies for the network re-wire project at Flomaton High School/Middle School building in the amount of $33,305;
• approved to purchase bleachers for Escambia County High School gymnasium from RPA Inc. in the amount of $163,938.46;
• approved to contract with Construction Managers LLC for $54,260 for the purchase and installation of new drop ceiling for the FMS re-roof project;
• approved to purchase bleachers for FHS stadium from the Park Catalog in the amount of $127,370;
• approved to purchase JAG 5 station portable restroom trailer from Boyett’s Portable Restrooms for $42,000;
• approved to accept a bid from Walker Construction for the ECHS concessions and restrooms on the home side of the stadium in the amount of $637,000; and accepted the change order for $48,500 for a new price of $589,000, plus up to 10 percent owner value engineering savings;
• approved of owner/architect agreement between ECSS and Ward Scott Morris Architecture Inc. for W.S. Neal High School concessions and press box on the softball field;
• approved of contract with Spero Behavioral Coaching and Supports LLC for 150 hours at $150 per hour to provide classroom behavioral management training supports and professional development;
• approved the addition of Central Office bookkeeper position and for the position to be added to the FY2025 salary schedule to be paid on the classified CNB01 pay scale;
• approved to purchase 60 Viewsonic Interactive Boards, install included, from Howard Computers for $194,974.50, to be paid out of Lieutenant Governor’s Grant; and,
• approved to contract with Construction Managers LLC for the repair of soffit and eaves at Rachel Patterson Elementary School in the amount of $48,812.40.