Earlier that morning, the Board met in Executive Session to discuss the action taken by State Superintendent Ed Richardson related to the continued employment of Jimmy Baker.
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Funding for the Children's First initiative was safeguarded through a vote yesterday by the Alabama House of Representatives. Birmingham City Superintendent Johnny Brown also serves on the Southeastern Office's Advisory Committee and attended the meeting. The grant requested funding for strengthening Alabama's current teacher evaluation system, piloting a teacher induction program and developing a peer assistance program for struggling teachers.