Your source for information about Tuscaloosa City Board of Education meetings, highlights, and special events http://www.tusc.k12.al.us/boardredir.html http://www.tusc.k12.al.us/boardredir.html Tuscaloosa City Schools Superintendent Dr. Joyce Levey met with about 20 parents at Woodland Forrest Elementary Wednesday night. The meeting addressed the Phase II student transition of the Comprehensive Facilities and Student Assignment Plan, which was passed in May 2007. View the entry for a photo and a link to the media release. http://www.tusc.k12.al.us/boardredir.html About 50 parents attended the Tuscaloosa City Schools’ third parent meeting, held at Skyland Elementary School, concerning the Phase II student reassignment of the Comprehensive Facilities and Student Assignment Plan, which was passed in May 2007. Dr. Joyce Levey introduced new south elementary school principal Jamie Mouchette to the crowd. View the entry for a photo and a link to the media release. http://www.tusc.k12.al.us/boardredir.html The Tuscaloosa City School Board approved the purchase 81 acres of land for the new south elementary and middle schools at a cost of $1,620,000. The property is located near the intersection of Cypress Creek Road and New Jug Factory Road. View the entry for a link to the media release. http://www.tusc.k12.al.us/boardredir.html Wednesday evening the Tuscaloosa City Schools hosted its second of five meetings for parents concerning student reassignment for the 2008-2009 school year. More than 40 parents attended meeting explaining this exciting time in TCS history. View the entry for a link to the media release. http://www.tusc.k12.al.us/boardredir.html The Tuscaloosa City Schools hosted its first of five meetings for families affected by Phase II of the Comprehensive Facilities and Student Assignment plan which was passed in May 2007. More than 80 interested parents attended the meeting in which Superintendent Dr. Joyce Levey introduced the principals of the three new middle schools. View the entry for a link to the media release. http://www.tusc.k12.al.us/boardredir.html The Board of Education will hold a called meeting on Tuesday, December 4 at 7 a.m. in the Central Office Regions Room. The media and public are invited to attend. View the entry for a link to the preliminary agenda in PDF format. http://www.tusc.k12.al.us/boardredir.html The Alabama High School Graduation Exams will be offered during the week of December 3-7, 2007 at Central High School, Paul W. Bryant High School, and Northridge High School. More... http://www.tusc.k12.al.us/boardredir.html The Tuscaloosa City Schools Board of Education voted to delay the implementation of the K-5/6-8 Magnet School for the 2008-2009 school year. More... http://www.tusc.k12.al.us/boardredir.html View the entry for a PDF link. http://www.tusc.k12.al.us/boardredir.html View the entry for a PDF link. http://www.tusc.k12.al.us/boardredir.html In order to prepare parents for Phase II zoning changes as a result of the Comprehensive Facilities and Student Assignment Plan (approved in May 2007), a schedule of meetings has been announced. Last week, letters were mailed to some parents regarding changes to their child’s school zone for the 2008-2009 school year. View the entry for a PDF link. http://www.tusc.k12.al.us/boardredir.html View the entry for a link to the preliminary agenda. http://www.tusc.k12.al.us/boardredir.html View the entry for a link to the preliminary agenda. http://www.tusc.k12.al.us/boardredir.html The Tuscaloosa City Schools System is in Phase II of the Comprehensive Facilities and Student Assignment Plan, passed in May 2007. As a result, several student attendance zones will be changed for the upcoming school year. More... http://www.tusc.k12.al.us/boardredir.html The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) has asked all states to work toward having all students with disabilities spend at least 80% of his/her time in the regular education environment. This has been a goal of the Tuscaloosa City School System (TCSS). More... http://www.tusc.k12.al.us/boardredir.html There is a clear reduction in disciplinary hearings at the Central Office for the Tuscaloosa City Schools. It's all thanks in the Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) Program. The initiative is funded by the state of Alabama through school improvement grants. http://www.tusc.k12.al.us/boardredir.html The Tuscaloosa City Schools Superintendent Dr. Joyce Levey announced her plans for facilities within the system at Monday's board meeting. That decision includes the current Westlawn Middle School facility and the current Tuscaloosa Middle School facility. http://www.tusc.k12.al.us/boardredir.html View entry for link to preliminary agenda. http://www.tusc.k12.al.us/boardredir.html View entry for schedule. http://www.tusc.k12.al.us/boardredir.html The Tuscaloosa City Schools is pleased to announce the hiring of three new principals. More... http://www.tusc.k12.al.us/boardredir.html Several TCS students, teachers, and administrators were recognized during the Regular Board Meeting on Monday, October 22. View the entry for the link to a flash slide show. http://www.tusc.k12.al.us/boardredir.html The Tuscaloosa City Schools Board of Education voted to delay the implementation of the K-5/6-8 Magnet School for the 2008-2009 school year. View the story for complete information. http://www.tusc.k12.al.us/boardredir.html The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Monday, October 22 at 6 p.m. in the Central Office Regions Room. The media and public are invited to attend. View entry for preliminiary agenda. http://www.tusc.k12.al.us/boardredir.html The Board of Education will hold a called meeting on Thursday, October 18 at 6 p.m. in the Central Office Regions Room. An open work session will follow at 7 p.m. The media and public are invited to attend. View entry for preliminiary agendas. http://www.tusc.k12.al.us/boardredir.html Read media release for details. http://www.tusc.k12.al.us/boardredir.html View committee meeting dates http://www.tusc.k12.al.us/boardredir.html The Board of Education will hold a called meeting on Monday, October 1 at 6 p.m. in the Central Office Regions Room. The media and public are invited to attend. A link to the agenda is available in this entry. http://www.tusc.k12.al.us/boardredir.html The Tuscaloosa City Board of Education met on Monday, September 24, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. for a Regular Board Meeting at the Central Office in the Regions Room with Mr. Dan Meissner, Board Chairman, presiding. Members in attendance were as follows: Ms. Ninette Cannon, Ms. Ginnye Capps, Ms. Earnestine Tucker, Ms. Tulane Duke, Dr. Sandra Dockery, Mr. James Minyard, and Superintendent, Dr. Joyce Levey. A link to the minutes is available in this entry. http://calendar.tusc.k12.al.us:88/gwextranet/blog?user=boardex@tusc.k12.al.us "Alabama is number one in the nation in reading improvements at the fourth grade level," reports Governor Bob Riley. View all the good news from NAEP! http://calendar.tusc.k12.al.us:88/gwextranet/blog?user=boardex@tusc.k12.al.us The Tuscaloosa City Schools Board of Education held a regular board meeting on Monday, September 24, 2007 at 6 p.m. A link to meeting highlights is available from the Board Web log. http://www.tusc.k12.al.us/news/releases/091707called.pdf The Board of Education will hold a called meeting on Monday, September 17 at 6 p.m. in the Central Office Regions Room. The media and public are invited to attend. Please see the attachment for the agenda. http://www.tusc.k12.al.us/news/releases/EdGains.pdf Five Tuscaloosa City Elementary Schools were recognized by the Alabama State Department of Education for their school's performance on student assessment http://calendar.tusc.k12.al.us:88/gwextranet/blog?user=boardex@tusc.k12.al.us Two Northridge High School students have been named as semifinalists in the 2007-2008 National Merit Scholarship Program http://www.tusc.k12.al.us/news/events/AHSGE.pdf The Alabama High School Graduation Exams will be offered during the week of September 17-21, 2007 at Central High School, Paul W. Bryant High School and Northridge High School. Click for schedule. http://calendar.tusc.k12.al.us:88/gwextranet/blog?user=boardex@tusc.k12.al.us New press release pertaining to Demographics and School Choice