TCSS U

To provide members of the community with an opportunity to learn more about the Tuscaloosa County School System and its operations, including instructional and administrative services.

To create a sense of pride and knowledge among program graduates, enabling them to act as informed advocates for our schools.

Members of the program will meet seven times. Locations for most sessions are still being finalized, but sessions will be held at various TCSS schools and facilities across our county.

• Session One: Tuesday, September 17, 6 – 8 pm, TCSS Central Office
• Session Two: Tuesday, October 22, 6 – 8 pm, Location To Be Announced
• Session Three: Tuesday, November 19, 6 – 8 pm, Location TBA
• Session Four: Tuesday, January 14, 6 – 8 pm, Location TBA
• Session Five: Tuesday, February 11, 6 – 8 pm, Location TBA
• Session Six: Tuesday, March 18, 6 - 8 pm, Location TBA
• Session Seven: Tuesday, April 15, 6 - 8 pm, Location TBA
• TCSS U Reception & Graduation: Monday, April 21, 4:45 – 5:30 pm, TCSS Central Office

Sessions One through Seven will focus on various aspects of our school system, and will be facilitated by TCSS leaders who work in each of these areas. Topics will include school finance, curriculum, school safety, teacher recruitment and retention, counseling, assessment and accountability, special education, transportation, facilities, child nutrition, and more. Dinner will be provided at each of the five sessions, beginning at 5:30 pm. Participants are welcome to arrive at 5:30 for dinner, but are not required to be present until the official start of the session. Sessions will begin promptly at 6 p.m., and participants may continue their dinner as the session begins.

The final session will be a Graduation at the April 21 Tuscaloosa County Board of Education meeting. In order to graduate, a program member may miss no more than one of the seven sessions.

Approximately 50 members will be accepted to TCSS U.

The purpose of TCSS U is to engage a wide variety of citizens, from all areas of Tuscaloosa County, who care about education in our community. This includes, but is not limited to, parents and guardians of TCSS students, educators, business professionals, community and civic leaders, members of non-profit organizations, and retired educators.

No, there is no cost for TCSS U members. 

Applications are available at tcss.net. You may also call (205) 758-0411 for an application. Completed applications must be mailed or hand delivered to the TCSS Central Office. The application includes the address to which you should mail or deliver your application.

To be considered for the program, an applicant's completed application must be received by Friday, August 23, 2024, at 4 pm. You may call the number above or email tbrewer@tcss.net to confirm that your application was received by the deadline.

Download the Application for TCSS U 2024-2025 (PDF)

A steering committee, comprised of TCSS leaders, educators, and community members, will review applications. All applicants will be notified if they have been selected or not by Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

Please call (205) 758-0411 with any additional questions. You may also email Mrs. Terri Brewer, TCSS Director of Public Relations, at tbrewer@tcss.net.