The Fayette County Board of Education approved several major items during its April 14 meeting, including new textbooks, technology purchases and the 2026-27 school calendar. The board unanimously approved the adoption of new social studies textbooks for all grade levels. The selected materials include Alabama Social Studies (Gallopade) for grades K-5, Studies Weekly for grades 6-8 and McGraw-Hill for grades 9-12.
The Fayette County Board of Education met on Jan. 29, for its regular monthly meeting. All board members except Tom Hubbert were present. The meeting began with prayer, led by board member John Aaron, and the Pledge of Allegiance, led by board member Portia Stowe. Guest speaker Jerry Wilson addressed the board first. He told board members he would like to help launch a Bible literature class similar to one he taught for years in Pontotoc, Mississippi. Wilson said the course would be an elective and would not be required for students.
The Fayette County Board of Education held its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 11, at the Courthouse Annex building. All board members were present except for District Three Board Member Tom Hubbert. District Four Board Member Brenda Webb conducted the meeting in the absence of Hubbert. District One Board Member John Aaron opened the meeting with prayer followed by District Six Board Member John Stowe reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting began with Mollie Prewitt, a parent of a Fayette County School student, addressing the board.
The Fayette County Board of Education held its regular board meeting on Tuesday, May 21, at the Courthouse Annex building. All board members were present except for District Four Board Member Brenda Webb. The meeting was led with prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting began with four attendees speaking on various topics about the Fayette County School system. Each participant was allowed three minutes to speak freely.
The Fayette County Board of Education held its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 16, at the Fayette Courthouse Annex building. All board members were present. The meeting was led with prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
