Jefferson County School Superintendent Gives Presentation to Commissioners
Jefferson County Schools Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin presented at the Commission's work session on Tuesday this week about the state of the school system. It was an in depth look at what is happening in Jefferson County Schools and how the organization is working to prepare our youth for jobs and success. If you want watch the presentation, go to the end of the meeting in our live-stream archive.
Commission President Jimmie Stephens shared at the end of Thursday's Commission meeting a heartfelt message and the great news that he is now cancer free following surgery and months of treatment for squamous cell carcinoma. He personally thanked the medical teams at UAB and MD Anderson for their expertise and dedication. The news was met with a round of applause from everyone. Congratulations Commissioner!
Board of Equalization Protest Period Open Until June 20th
The Board of Equalization protest period for this year is now open until June 20th. You can now enter a protest online if you wish. If you have questions about how values are set and how the new 7% CAP is applied you can visit the following links: