Amanda Pevey
Elmore Autauga News
The Autauga County Board of Education approved a series of facility upgrades, staffing additions and infrastructure projects on Monday, moving forward with several million dollars in improvements aimed at supporting day-to-day operations and long-term district needs.
Among the largest approvals was a nearly $9.6 million contract with Matthes Parker LLC for metal buildings at multiple sites, including Billingsley, Marbury, Prattville and the district maintenance facility. The projects are designed to improve storage capacity, support athletic programs and meet required compliance standards.
Superintendent Lyman Woodfin said the work addresses long-standing needs across the system. “This is something that has been needed for a long time,” Woodfin said. “Especially in our athletic programs and basic facility needs, this moves us forward in a meaningful way.”
Woodfin added that broader facility planning is still underway as the district continues evaluating future construction and renovation priorities. “We’ll continue to evaluate long-term needs as we move forward,” he said. “But these projects address immediate and necessary priorities.”
Other approvals Monday included required backflow device installations at multiple facilities, districtwide network infrastructure upgrades, summer staffing for special education and instructional programs, additional support for the New Teacher Academy and KinderQuest initiative, interpreting and physical therapy service agreements, and the sale of a surplus YMCA bus.
Board members asked questions about compliance requirements tied to plumbing upgrades and the timeline for completion. District officials said the work is required under state standards and is being addressed proactively.
“We’re choosing to address it now rather than delay it,” Woodfin said.
The board unanimously approved the consent agenda and personnel report before entering executive session to discuss property matters. These actions will reflect continued investment in school operations and student services as planning efforts continue into the summer.
