The Enterprise City Schools Board of Education convened on September 12, 2025, for the second budget hearing concerning the fiscal year 2026 budget. The meeting commenced with Dr. Thomas expressing gratitude to Mr. James for his contributions and highlighting the collaborative efforts over the past year.

Dr. Thomas recommended the approval of the budget for the fiscal year 2026, which spans from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. Following his recommendation, a motion was made and seconded to approve the budget. The board members then voted, and the motion passed unanimously.

Next on the agenda was the five-year capital plan, which must be submitted annually to the Alabama State Department of Education. Dr. Thomas recommended the approval of the 2026-2030 capital plan. A motion was made, seconded, and subsequently approved by a show of hands from the board members.

The meeting then addressed a proposed wording change to Board Policy 5.1, specifically regarding employee leave. This change is in response to the recently approved state law on paid parental leave. Dr. Thomas recommended the approval of this wording change. After a motion and a second, the board voted in favor of the amendment.

Lastly, Dr. Thomas presented three adult care center meal contracts from the Child Nutrition Program as a single consent agenda item. He recommended their approval, which was also moved, seconded, and passed without opposition.

In summary, the meeting concluded with the successful approval of the fiscal year 2026 budget, the five-year capital plan, the amendment to Board Policy 5.1, and the consent agenda items related to the Child Nutrition Program. These decisions will guide the financial and operational framework of the Enterprise City Schools for the upcoming years.