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The Linden Board of Education recognized its long-time secretary Joanna Hinson who is retiring from her position. Hinson has served in the education field for over seven years where she has served as the Linden City Schools Board of Education Secretary.

Hinson was presented with a resolution acknowledging her years of work, her dedication to her work, and the loyalty and cooperation she displayed with her fellow employees “beyond what was required” of her.

After receiving her resolution, Hinson thanked the Board for giving her the opportunity to work with them and she expressed how much she enjoyed the years in the position.

Under old business, Superintendent Dr. Timothy Thurman reported that work on the restrooms at Linden High School is expected to begin on Tuesday, July 5 and no later than Wednesday, July 26.

The scoreboard at the football field is up for a bit of remodeling and LHS principal Antwan Motley entered into a seven-year commitment with Coke to fund the scoreboard.

Thurman also announced that the school system has gotten notice to proceed with installing new HVAC systems at the high school. He said work “will begin ASAP” but they will have to “work around it” as the new system likely will not be completely installed by the start of the fall semester.

Under new business, Open House for Linden schools will be on Monday, August 7 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. to meet with teachers and pick up student schedules

Action Items:

• The Board approved the financial statements for June 2023 and all bank accounts have been reconciled
• The Board accepted the resignation letter for Ms. Teresa Tucker as Kindergarten Teacher at Linden Elementary School
• The Board approved the contract for Principal Tonya Starks at George P. Austin Middle School
• The Board hired Mrs. Pam Crear as Kindergarten Teacher at LES
• The Board approved long-term leave request for Mrs. Krystal Landrum
• The Board approved the 2023-2024 Linden City Schools Coaching List