News & Announcements
- 2021-2022 Kindergarten Registration
- Meet the Principal - Mr. Michael Tilford
- Hillcrest High Named 2020 CLAS School of Distinction
- Read Across America 2021
- TCHS Seniors Recognized Through National Merit Scholarship Program
- February 26, 2021: Latest Data Update on COVID-19 & Our Schools
- TCSS News & Notes - 2.24.21
- Board Approves Temporary Pay Increase for Substitute Teachers & LPNs
- Architects & Construction Managers Approved for Construction Projects
- Planning for the Opening of Northport Intermediate & Reconfiguration of TCHS Feeder Pattern Schools
- 2021 TCSS Educator Recognition Awards
- TCHS Celebrates Mars Rover Landing & Classmate's Role in Historic Event
- Regular Operations to Resume Wednesday, February 17
- Schools & Central Office Closed Tuesday, February 16
- Schools & Central Office Closed Monday, February 15
- Monitoring the Weather for Monday, February 15
- February 12, 2021: Data Update on COVID-19 & Our Schools
- Neighborhood Bridges Tuscaloosa County Launches Friday, February 12
- Mr. Bill Squires Takes Oath of Office as District 7 Board of Education Member
- February 1-5 Is National School Counseling Week
- Tuesday, March 9: ACT for 11th Graders, E-Learning Day for 9th, 10th, & 12th Graders
- TCSS High Schools to Move to Block Schedule for 2021-2022 School Year
- TCSS Adds Mental Health Services Coordinator
- TCSS Adds New Digital Library Resource, SORA
- Thank You, Board Members!
- January 30, 2021: Data Update on COVID-19 & Our Schools
- 2021 High School Graduation Dates Set
- Brookwood Middle Named 2021 State School of Character
- Commission Recognizes TCSS Career Technical Education Programs
- Celebrating 50 Years of Service to TCSS & Our Students
- Board to Hold Interviews January 21 for District 7 Board of Education Seat
- January 15, 2021: Data Update on COVID-19 & Our Schools
- TCSS Seeks Candidates for Position of Chief School Financial Officer
- TCSS to Implement Two-Hour Delay Tuesday, January 12, 2021
- Pre-Kindergarten Pre-Registration Deadline Is Monday, March 8
- TCSS to Implement Three-Hour Delay Monday, January 11, 2021
- TCSS to Return to Five-Day On-Campus Schedule Monday, January 11
- December 19, 2020: Data Update on COVID-19 & Our Schools
- TCSS to Implement A/B Schedule for On-Campus Students January 5 - 8, 2021
- Application Period Open Until January 7 for District 7 Board of Education Seat
- Photo Gallery - Celebrating the Holiday Season
- TCSS Educators Receive Tuscaloosa Education Foundation Grants
- Statement on the Passing of Board of Education Member Mr. Bill Copeland
- Board of Education Approves Extraordinary Compensation for Employees
- TCSS CSFO Announces Upcoming Retirement
- ADPH Updates Guidelines for Schools, Regarding Quarantine Period
- TCSS Teachers Receive Nick's Kids Teacher Excellence Awards
- Sipsey Valley Celebrates Addition of Athletics Facilities
- 2021-2022 TCSS Academic Calendar Approved
- TCSS to Shift to A/B Schedule Beginning Monday, December 14
- December 4, 2020: Latest Data Update on COVID-19 & Our Schools
- Board Members Begin New Terms in Office
- December 3: Update from the Office of the Superintendent
- Choose Your Learning Option for Third Nine Weeks
- Provide Feedback on Proposed 2021-2022 TCSS Academic Calendar
- November 20: Data Update on COVID-19 & Our Schools
- Meet Our Education Heroes
- November 17: Update from the Office of the Superintendent
- TEF, Jalapeno's, & TCSS Celebrate Our Education Heroes
- November 12: Information Regarding COVID-19 & Our Schools
- November 10: Data Update on COVID-19 & Our Schools
- Photo Gallery: Vocabulary Parade
- TCSS Celebrates Red Ribbon Week
- Celebrating Decades of Service to Our Schools
- TCSS Receives $389,000 Grant for Career Technical Education
- October 26: An Update on COVID-19 & Our Schools
- Unity Day 2020 - Photo Gallery
- Alabama College Application Week 2020
- October 15: An Update on COVID-19 & Our Schools
- CRMS Tigers Celebrate Championship Win & Undefeated Season
- Second Nine Weeks: Important Upcoming Dates
- TCSS Goes Blue for World Day of Bullying Prevention
- Celebrating Homecoming Traditions
- TCSS Promotes BRAVE Bullying Prevention Initiative
- October 1: An Update on COVID-19 & Our Schools
- TCSS E-Learning Day Set for Friday, October 16
- Schools Receive Tuscaloosa Education Foundation Grants for Character Education
- Big Sandy Receives Visit from National Organization to Mark Achievement
- TCHS Wind Ensemble Receives National Recognition
- Join Our Team as a Substitute
- September 17: An Update on COVID-19 & Our Schools
- TCSS to Implement Edgenuity Online Learning Solution for Remote Learners
- TCHS Student Named National Merit Semifinalist
- An Update on COVID-19 & Our Schools
- Breakfast and Lunch Available to All TCSS Students, at No Cost to Families
- Continuous Improvement Planning
- Photo Gallery: Welcome Back to School!
- Welcome Dr. Johnson!
- Leaders Are Readers
- Celebrating Service to Our Students - Photo Gallery
- Congratulations to the Class of 2020!
- Thank You, Dr. Davie! - Photo Gallery
- Preparing for Our Return to School
- Holt Elementary Selected as 2020 Promising Practice School
- A Message to Our TCSS Community & Resources for Families
- Big Sandy Named First "Model PLC at Work" School in Alabama
- 2020 - 2021 Transportation Information
- Board Selects Candidates to Fill Superintendent and CSFO Positions
- Class of 2020 Graduation Celebrations on WVUA 23
- Two TCSS Schools Chosen as 2020 National Schools of Character
- Board Approves Revised 2020-2021 Academic Calendar
- 2020-2021 Kindergarten Registration
- New Principal Named for Lake View Elementary
- TCHS Junior Names NASA's Mars Helicopter
- Storm Shelter Information
- Superintendent & CSFO Update
- TCSS Reads Across America!
- Information on Search for TCSS Superintendent and Chief School Financial Officer
- Waiver Requested for February 11 Weather Day
- TCSS Students Spread Kindness
- National School Counseling Week 2020
- February Is Career Technical Education Month
- TCSS Schools Chosen as 2020 State Schools of Character
- School Board Member Recognition Month
- Fighting the Flu
- TCSS 2020 Educator Recognition Award Recipients
- TCSS Student Chosen as Finalist in NASA Contest
- Honors for TCHS Wind Ensemble
- Pre-K Registration Information for 2020-2021 School Year
- TCSS Superintendent and CSFO Announce Retirements
- Honors for Holt High Carpentry
- Nick's Kids Teacher Excellence Awards
- TCSS Celebrates Alabama's Bicentennial
- TCSS Teachers Achieve National Board Certification
- Holiday Book Drive
- 2020-2021 TCSS Academic Calendar Approved
- TCSS Students Honor Veterans
- Commission Provides Funding for Projects at Schools
- TCSS High School Students Participate in Reality Check
- Pumpkins Become Book Characters
- May 2020 Graduation Ceremonies Announced
- Alabama Education Report Card
- TCSS Teams Up Against Bullying on Friday, October 18
- TCSS Launches BRAVE Bullying Prevention Program
- TCSS Launching New Community Engagement Program
- TCSS Schools Selected as Bicentennial Schools of Excellence
- TEF Celebrates Superintendents & Supporters of Education
- Ribbon Cutting & Open House for Sipsey Valley Middle School
- TCSS Teacher on "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?"
- 2019 TCSS Summer Meals Program
- TCSS Names New Administrators
- TCSS Celebrates Alabama Bicentennial
- Tuscaloosa County School System
- Superintendent & CSFO Update
Superintendent & CSFO Update
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March 24, 2020
TCSS Families, Faculty, and Staff,
As you know, earlier this year, I announced my upcoming retirement date of May 31, 2020. Our CSFO Mr. Danny Higdon also announced his retirement date of March 31, 2020. However, with the coronavirus pandemic and so many unknowns at this time, neither of us wanted to put the Board or school system in a difficult situation. So, we addressed the Board last night and conveyed our willingness to stay on until we are in a more stable condition, if the Board wished for us to do so. Please see the statement of Board President Mr. Charles Orr to the Board.
Mr. Orr:
The Tuscaloosa County School System, Tuscaloosa County as a community and the State of Alabama have entered into an unprecedented time and circumstance which are challenging all of us. This has come during an already critical time for this Board in its present effort to seek, identify and select a new Superintendent to replace Dr. Walter Davie, who until today was looking forward to a retirement at the end of this coming school year. However, given these extraordinary times and circumstances, Dr. Davie has agreed to extend his retirement until later this year. With Dr. Davie’s agreement, I am recommending to this Board that it rescind its decision of January 16, 2020, to accept the retirement of Dr. Walter Davie as Superintendent effective June 1, 2020, and to thereby continue his services as our Superintendent under his existing contract and until such time as he determines to renew his request to retire.
Mr. Danny Higdon has also agreed to extend his effective date of retirement until April 30, 2020. After that time, there are provisions in the Ethics Law that will allow our Board under these special circumstances to engage with Mr. Higdon on a contractual basis for an additional three months should the need exist. Mr. Higdon has expressed his desire to continue to serve our school system, so that we can adequately meet the needs of our students and allow the Board the time it needs to recruit and select a new Chief School Financial Officer.
The Board approved Mr. Orr’s recommendations by unanimous vote last night.
So, for now, we both remain in place, Mr. Higdon until at least the end of April, and myself on a continuing basis, until the Board feels comfortable as to where we are with handling this new day of the coronavirus. Also, Mr. Higdon nor I wanted the Board to feel pressured or under an unreasonable timeline to secure successors with all that we are currently facing. All of that said, the search process will continue and at some point, there will be interviews scheduled and held. As updates are made, we will keep you informed.
Sincerely,
Walter Davie, Ed.D.
Superintendent
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Read the previous update on the search processes for the next Superintendent & CSFO.
Learn more about Dr. Davie's and Mr. Higdon's retirement announcements.