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Mintz described the package as a sweeping federal tax and spending bill that, she said, extends tax breaks, expands military and immigration enforcement spending and offsets costs with cuts to Medicaid, nutrition assistance, clean energy programs and public education. She warned the bill includes a new private‑school voucher mechanism funded by tax deductions and said that, in her view, vouchers can reduce public school enrollment and revenue.

Rebecca Benjamin, who identified herself as a parent of a rising third grader at Mill Creek Elementary School, told the board she was specifically worried about potential reductions to federal funding for English Language Learner (ELL) programs, including Title III grants. Benjamin cited reporting that roughly $68,000,000 in federal K–12 funding was tied up in a freeze and urged the board to prioritize local and state funds to fill any federal gaps, to advocate for release of the funds, and to seek alternative funding sources to maintain ELL services.

Robin Pope, a recent Bob Jones High School graduate, told the board the district’s health science internship helped her confirm a nursing major and earn certifications — including patient care tech, EKG tech and CCMA — which she said eased her college transition.

Superintendent Dr. Nichols acknowledged the board’s concern about federal and state funding, said the district is monitoring the situation, and reported that the state provided an additional \"400 plus thousand dollars\" this year targeted to ELL students. He said district officials and groups of superintendents were meeting with federal delegates in Washington to seek more information and urged patience while the district tracks developments.

The board did not take formal action on any of the public requests during the meeting but said it would continue to monitor legislative and funding developments and encouraged parents to contact local representatives.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","School Board Meeting 7/9/25","oneSentenceSummary","Maggie Mintz, a Madison City parent, asked the board to hold a town hall on a recently passed federal tax and spending package she said could harm public education; another parent urged the board to safeguard English Language Learner funding.","taxTitle","Madison City, Madison County, Alabama","taxId",12439,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6749918,"Madison City Schools receive $47,650 for National Board certification; Leidos donates $5,000 for STEM",319,48000,367000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5353237-6eb7d1fb8940a91e3f4247c3c2f34e26&start=48&end=367","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5353237-6eb7d1fb8940a91e3f4247c3c2f34e26/thumbnail_48000.jpg","/articles/6749918/Madison-City/Madison-County/Alabama/Madison-City-Schools-receive-47650-for-National-Board-certification-Leidos-donates-5000-for-STEM","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6749918-7a6675e06174319f07ae969a35eb1423/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170388&Signature=k-tjTB65ipV2MyepktdkOB-NyN5uRF3SBVehiMdx45NerxUZX-UqcQAN5MB4oadxS~Dav8OJCHVQsffaaM86rbI0tLfd~3l4ROD2cMxRyhxs~dB5DyWasf6xsLhoedi3HMnUfGCMNwxGdV6ZDIrhlsYZeU1xzlA~Mzc8ip9BQr5AUVKTcBs5yrPCOggn~~x5okiTTvuvnE9WkLa1JoARyY1ArBgczMFWcxZCxwHtyyEt7qHtVa0WyWg1qNBatFWXbhRBh11N45Kux8oc-T~nm8qamBPLXL0dLo1gNUe82J6LT16qjMNn2N8V-MjyeWtdJZdYzJ~cigDfDw9av1f9~w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jenny Greer, representing the Schools Foundation, presented a $47,650 check to Madison City Schools on behalf of the Raise Your Hand initiative and the Committee of 100 to support teachers pursuing National Board certification.

Greer told the board the Raise Your Hand effort began in 2018 with a $200,000 goal and has expanded over time; she said about $954,000 has been raised countywide to support teachers seeking national board certification and that the county currently counts about 254 nationally board‑certified teachers. \"And so tonight, we're presenting a check for $47,650 for your teachers,\" Greer said.

Lisa Devine, vice president for business operations at Leidos in Huntsville, and Jason Gillespie, Leidos' chief technology officer, described a continuing partnership with the district to support STEM engagement at the elementary and secondary levels. \"We have a $5,000 check that we're presenting to Madison City Schools in support of their STEM programs for this year,\" Devine said.

Superintendent Dr. Nichols and board members thanked the presenters and noted the contributions support professional development and classroom experiences the district values. Board members and staff posed for a brief photo after the presentations.

Both donations were presented during the public portion of the meeting as community partnerships rather than agenda items; no formal board action was required to accept the checks.","The Madison City Board accepted two community presentations: the Schools Foundation and Committee of 100 presented $47,650 to support teachers pursuing National Board certification, and Leidos presented $5,000 to fund district STEM programming.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6749908,"Madison City Board approves consent agenda, May financials and personnel actions; names Ryan Foy James Clemens athletics director",180,1220000,1400000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5353237-6eb7d1fb8940a91e3f4247c3c2f34e26&start=1220&end=1400","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5353237-6eb7d1fb8940a91e3f4247c3c2f34e26/thumbnail_1220000.jpg","/articles/6749908/Madison-City/Madison-County/Alabama/Madison-City-Board-approves-consent-agenda-May-financials-and-personnel-actions-names-Ryan-Foy-James-Clemens-athletics-director","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6749908-40b6eb5fb7197854566883e1a4a2787f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170388&Signature=OnWyR96faweQL0Yr7FTjpPbrqDkTd8H6APWcGwawD5vc2lFUf2kKVO8Jfo1tVGg9sPxsSSJEQy~xSe8uf7zTeYfDqq27jm7OFPTB3cPJVG94fguZuzqpnWGZHEKBZuN4AaFUeMitJjGYIZVHYRtV6zB5cmLh9P2POBa11j9uZBrJtVzi3crIst1RYk3WEQVC9ba80jofMoZzKmLZ~UG92SCLTvuvf-38ksEKBo1GKv7MekRE2Fzk1avZwV3Ug2xhEWhVDPN26O5Als81PmaJRaNcYBIyU~PFXlYDKaY6wA2gK1uc0wPOemsAYR8jO8sveRX9lKu0FX73HjOhBoUr8w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Madison City Board of Education approved the consent agenda, accepted May 2025 financial statements and confirmed multiple personnel actions during the regular meeting.

Superintendent Dr. Nichols recommended approval of the consent agenda, which included: approval of minutes (June 20, 2025), field trip requests, facility use agreements, second readings of policy 5.913 (paid parental leave) and policy 5.903 (authorized leave), disposal of 32 cafeteria tables deemed no longer suitable, a mini cheer camp hosted by Bob Jones, a bid for a supplemental elementary math program (the Math Learning Center, bid amount presented in meeting materials), and updates to the extracurricular salary schedule and bus driver substitute pay. The board approved the consent agenda by voice vote after a motion by Mr. Newberry and a second by Miss Lesman; no opposition was recorded.

Ms. Williams presented the May 2025 financial and bank reconciliation statements. For May she reported revenues at roughly 70% of budget, expenditures at 54%, and 35 operating days. The board approved the May financials on a motion by Mr. Overcash and a second by Miss Welsh.

On personnel, the board approved the recommended employment contracts, substitute teacher lists and supplemental team contracts. The board introduced and confirmed the appointment of Mr. Ryan Foy as athletics director at James Clemens High School for the 2025–2026 school year, with contract dates presented as July 10, 2025 through June 30, 2026. Dr. Nichols and others congratulated Mr. Foy and invited remarks; community volunteers and colleagues spoke in favor of his leadership.

All actions on these items were approved as presented; no roll‑call tallies with individual member votes were recorded in the transcript. The board scheduled its next meeting in July 2025 at 5:00 p.m., preceded by an instruction committee meeting at 4:00 p.m.","The Madison City Board of Education approved the consent agenda (items A–H), accepted the May 2025 financial and bank reconciliation statements, and confirmed personnel actions including the employment contract and appointment of Ryan Foy as athletics director at James Clemens High School for 2025–2026.","actionData","errors"]

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Parents urge Madison City Board to host town hall as federal funding uncertainty and ELL support draw concerns

Madison City Schools receive $47,650 for National Board certification; Leidos donates $5,000 for STEM

Madison City Board approves consent agenda, May financials and personnel actions; names Ryan Foy James Clemens athletics director