Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Felisa Dearman’s organization
Dec 16, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Bessemer City Schools Regular Board Meeting
The board meeting included a review of the financial report for November 2025 and several action items regarding school operations. Key approvals included the implementation of the MBA Report Creator plugin and the Aurora Truancy Dashboard plugin for PowerSchool, both funded by Title IV. Additionally, the board approved a contract renewal with Digital Persistence, LLC for district-wide network and communication maintenance, as well as a contract with the Alabama State Department of Rehabilitation Services to support transition services for students with disabilities. A donation from State Representative Ontario Tillman for the Child Nutrition Program was also accepted.
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Bessemer City Schools Board of Education Board Meeting Minutes
The board meeting involved several key actions, including presentations from auditing firms and financial reports for November 2025. New business included the approval of the MBA Report Creator and Aurora Truancy Dashboard plugins for PowerSchool, the renewal of the Digital Persistence, LLC contract for network and maintenance services, and an agreement with the Alabama State Department of Rehabilitation Services to fund transition services for students with disabilities. Additionally, the board accepted a donation from an Alabama State Representative for the child nutrition program.
Nov 18, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Bessemer City Schools Board Regular Board Meeting
The board addressed several key items, including the presentation of the FY2024 audit report and a financial report. The board authorized the hiring of a licensed parliamentarian and held an executive session regarding legal and character matters. New business included approvals for the hiring of a part-time attendance, safety, and security support specialist, the purchase of a Title I crate for federal programs, and a contract for teacher coaching and student support services at the middle school. Additionally, the board approved a software subscription for math instruction, a contract for educational growth services, the bidding of custodial services, a visitor management security system contract, and a software renewal for data management. Finally, the board accepted several donations for various school initiatives.
Oct 22, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Bessemer City Schools Board Board Meeting Minutes
The board meeting involved the election of board officers and the approval of the agenda. Key business included contracting with Janix Consultants, LLC for assessment systems support, approving the 2026 Textbook Committee, and authorizing the purchase of Science textbooks, digital licenses, and kits from Savvas. Additionally, the board approved an Autentico Digital Courseware license, contracted with Inti Translations, LLC for interpretation services, and approved a consent agenda covering various field trips and donations. Further approvals were granted for contracts with Professional Development Services, LLC for principal coaching and Brown's Education Consulting, Inc. for student intervention services.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
