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'''Trussville City Schools''' were established in Spring [[2005]] after [[Trussville]] voters approved a property tax increase in November 2004 to finance the new system independent of the [[Jefferson County School System]]. The system includes [[Hewitt-Trussville High School]], [[Hewitt-Trussville Middle School]], [[Paine Intermediate School]] and [[Paine Primary School]]. The 2005-06 academic year was the first for the system, with the Class of 2006 being the first to graduate from the system. All of the schools within the system use "huskies" as their mascot. | '''Trussville City Schools''' were established in Spring [[2005]] after [[Trussville]] voters approved a property tax increase in November 2004 to finance the new system independent of the [[Jefferson County School System]]. The system includes [[Hewitt-Trussville High School]], [[Hewitt-Trussville Middle School]], [[Paine Intermediate School]] and [[Paine Primary School]]. The 2005-06 academic year was the first for the system, with the Class of 2006 being the first to graduate from the system. All of the schools within the system use "huskies" as their mascot. | ||
The system | Trussville City Schools were established in Spring 2005 after Trussville voters approved a property tax increase in November [[2004]] to finance the new system independent of the Jefferson County School System. The system includes Hewitt-Trussville High School, Hewitt-Trussville Middle School, Paine Intermediate School and Paine Primary School. The 2005-06 academic year was the first for the system, with the Class of [[2006]] being the first to graduate from the system. All of the schools within the system use "Huskies" as their mascot. | ||
In [[2008]] [[Suzanne Freeman]] was selected Superintendent of the Year for the state of Alabama. Freeman was one of four finalist selected as nominees for the National Superintendent of the Year, becoming the first nominee in Alabama history. Citing a rapid turnover of principals at the high school, she was removed by the board in July [[2012]] and succeeded by [[Samford University|Samford]] education professor [[Pattie Neil]] on an interim basis. In November 2012 the board offered Neill the permanent post. | |||
Trussville City | ==Board of Education== | ||
The system has five school board members, appointed to five-year terms by the [[Trussville City Council]]. | |||
===2010-2015=== | |||
* [[Bill Roberts]], president | |||
* [[Danny Garrett]], vice-president | |||
* [[Stan Garrett]], member | |||
* [[Gayle Glenn]], member | |||
* [[Sid McNeal]], member | |||
===2005-2010=== | |||
* [[Bill Roberts]], president | |||
* [[Stan Garrett]], vice-president | |||
* [[Gayle Glenn]], member | |||
* [[Sid McNeal]], member | |||
* [[Danny Garrett]], member | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [ | * [http://www.trussvillecityschools.com/Pages/Default.aspx Trussville City Schools] website | ||
[[Category:Trussville schools|*]] | [[Category:Trussville schools|*]] | ||
[[Category:2005 establishments]] | [[Category:2005 establishments]] | ||
Revision as of 23:13, 5 November 2012
Trussville City Schools were established in Spring 2005 after Trussville voters approved a property tax increase in November 2004 to finance the new system independent of the Jefferson County School System. The system includes Hewitt-Trussville High School, Hewitt-Trussville Middle School, Paine Intermediate School and Paine Primary School. The 2005-06 academic year was the first for the system, with the Class of 2006 being the first to graduate from the system. All of the schools within the system use "huskies" as their mascot.
Trussville City Schools were established in Spring 2005 after Trussville voters approved a property tax increase in November 2004 to finance the new system independent of the Jefferson County School System. The system includes Hewitt-Trussville High School, Hewitt-Trussville Middle School, Paine Intermediate School and Paine Primary School. The 2005-06 academic year was the first for the system, with the Class of 2006 being the first to graduate from the system. All of the schools within the system use "Huskies" as their mascot.
In 2008 Suzanne Freeman was selected Superintendent of the Year for the state of Alabama. Freeman was one of four finalist selected as nominees for the National Superintendent of the Year, becoming the first nominee in Alabama history. Citing a rapid turnover of principals at the high school, she was removed by the board in July 2012 and succeeded by Samford education professor Pattie Neil on an interim basis. In November 2012 the board offered Neill the permanent post.
Board of Education
The system has five school board members, appointed to five-year terms by the Trussville City Council.
2010-2015
- Bill Roberts, president
- Danny Garrett, vice-president
- Stan Garrett, member
- Gayle Glenn, member
- Sid McNeal, member
2005-2010
- Bill Roberts, president
- Stan Garrett, vice-president
- Gayle Glenn, member
- Sid McNeal, member
- Danny Garrett, member
References
- Thornton, William (July 9, 2012) "Trussville board president says turnover of principals led to ending superintendent's contract." The Birmingham News
- Prewitt, Nathan T. (November 5, 2012) "Trussville school board hires new superintendent." The Birmingham News
External links
- Trussville City Schools website