The Haleyville School Board met Tuesday night and approved seven items under new business, two requests for use of facilities, four field trips, three fundraisers, and amendments to the substitute teachers and lunchroom workers lists.

The biggest item was the personnel changes in the school system. Erika McCoy was given a probationary contract as the new Haleyville High Principal, replacing Dr. Holly Sutherland who will become the new Superintendent of Education.

Approval was given to the resignation requests from Savannah Smith and Emily Head.

New hires approved include Brenda Scogin, Dylan Burleson, Amber Lambert, Sergio Mederos, Michael Holloway, Jacob McCarley, Emily Taylor, Alyssa Elliott, Toni Rai Sartin, Whitley Yocum, and Alex Fragale. The Board approved the non-renewal of Enjoli Godsey, Amy Smith, and Holly Comeens.

Tenure was approved for Meagan Benford, Nichole Cook, Elaine Frix, Jayme Hall, Leigh Ann Hicks, and Lindsey Kilpatrick at the HES. Tenure was also approved for Elyse Aldridge, Lee Frix, Adam Lawler, Charles Moody, and Sarah Vice at HHS.

Non-probationary status was approved for Reeta Hood, Rita Butler, Paige Hooker, Kristie Hyde and Emma Anne Hallman. Two transfers and one leave for approved.

The graduation ceremony for 105 HHS seniors will be this Friday night at 8 p.m. at Bubba Scott Field.