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The transfer of property, employee contracts, and $9.2 million in debts from [[Shelby County Schools]] to the new school system took place on [[July 1]], [[2014]]. The transfer included [[Valley Elementary School]], [[Valley Intermediate School]], [[Riverchase Middle School]], and [[Pelham High School]]. The [[Linda Nolen Learning Center]] in Pelham, operated by Shelby County Schools, was not transferred. | The transfer of property, employee contracts, and $9.2 million in debts from [[Shelby County Schools]] to the new school system took place on [[July 1]], [[2014]]. The transfer included [[Valley Elementary School]], [[Valley Intermediate School]], [[Riverchase Middle School]], and [[Pelham High School]]. The [[Linda Nolen Learning Center]] in Pelham, operated by Shelby County Schools, was not transferred. | ||
In [[2021]] the system was awarded $5,921,616 ($1,744/student) in federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds tied to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. | |||
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* Reed, Martin J. (June 5, 2014) "Pelham school board approves agreement to separate from Shelby County." {{BN}} | * Reed, Martin J. (June 5, 2014) "Pelham school board approves agreement to separate from Shelby County." {{BN}} | ||
* Sparacino, Emily. (April 27, 2015) "[http://www.shelbycountyreporter.com/2015/04/27/pelham-boe-approves-new-names-for-three-city-schools/ Pelham BOE approves new names for three city schools]." {{SCR}} | * Sparacino, Emily. (April 27, 2015) "[http://www.shelbycountyreporter.com/2015/04/27/pelham-boe-approves-new-names-for-three-city-schools/ Pelham BOE approves new names for three city schools]." {{SCR}} | ||
* Crain, Trisha Powell (October 25, 2021) "Alabama schools got $3 billion in federal COVID relief money. Where did it go?" {{BN}} | |||
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Revision as of 17:24, 1 November 2021
Pelham City Schools is an independent school system established by the City of Pelham in 2014. The system currently operates four schools with three more in various stages of planning or construction. District offices are at 3162 Pelham Parkway.
History
The Pelham City Council approved the formation of a new city school board on September 9, 2013.
The transfer of property, employee contracts, and $9.2 million in debts from Shelby County Schools to the new school system took place on July 1, 2014. The transfer included Valley Elementary School, Valley Intermediate School, Riverchase Middle School, and Pelham High School. The Linda Nolen Learning Center in Pelham, operated by Shelby County Schools, was not transferred.
In 2021 the system was awarded $5,921,616 ($1,744/student) in federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds tied to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Schools
- Pelham Ridge Elementary School (opening 2016)
- Valley Elementary School
- Valley Intermediate School (converting to Pelham Oaks Elementary School in 2016)
- Pelham Park Middle School (opening 2017)
- Riverchase Middle School
- Pelham High School
Superintendents
- Tim Alford (interim), 2014
- Scott Coefield, 2014-present
Board of Education
Pelham's Board of Education is made up of five members, appointed by the Pelham City Council to represent individual districts, and rotating with one member's term expiring each year.
- Rick Rhoades, president
- Paul Howell, vice-president
- Angie Hester
- Brian Long
- Barbara Reagan
References
- Reed, Martin J. (September 9, 2013) "Pelham City Council approves municipal school board formation." The Birmingham News
- Reed, Martin J. (June 5, 2014) "Pelham school board approves agreement to separate from Shelby County." The Birmingham News
- Sparacino, Emily. (April 27, 2015) "Pelham BOE approves new names for three city schools." Shelby County Reporter
- Crain, Trisha Powell (October 25, 2021) "Alabama schools got $3 billion in federal COVID relief money. Where did it go?" The Birmingham News
External links
- Pelham City Schools website