The Bremen Board of Education approved several personnel recommendations, reviewed student enrollment figures and received updates on district operations during its regular meeting on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Board Chairman Vann Pelt called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Board members in attendance included Vice-Chairman Kelley Pollard, Treasurer Brandon Barrow, Tony Armas and Matthew McClure. The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda by a 5-0 vote.
As part of its consent agenda, the board approved minutes from the September 8 meeting and a fundraising request from the Bremen High School Student Council to operate a Dirty Soda Bar. The consent agenda received unanimous approval.
District officials also provided written informational reports covering curriculum, instruction, student support services, school nutrition, facilities, technology and other school operations.
Enrollment figures presented to the board showed that Bremen City Schools currently serves 2,276 students across its four schools. Jones Elementary School reported the highest enrollment with 707 students, followed by Bremen High School with 696 students, Bremen Middle School with 530 students and Bremen Academy with 343 students.
The board also reviewed school calendars, parent newsletters and school council meeting minutes as part of its informational materials.
Several personnel changes were approved during the meeting, including three retirements or resignations. Christy McBride of Bremen High School has an effective departure date of May 28, 2027, while Haylie Smith of Bremen Academy has an effective date of December 18, 2026. Charlene Caldwell, who worked in school nutrition and cafeteria services, had an effective departure date of September 9, 2026.
In addition, the board approved five personnel recommendations to support district operations. Sheron Smith was approved as a school nutrition cafeteria and substitute bus employee, while Alison Florence and Shannon Patterson were approved as substitute teachers. Cass Newman was approved as a substitute teacher and nurse, and Regina Waters was approved as a substitute bus driver.
Board members also unanimously approved a new salary schedule for the district’s Network Support Specialist position. The schedule, presented for the 2027-28 school year, establishes compensation based on years of credited experience, with the board meeting summary identifying the approval as effective October 2026.
All personnel recommendations, including the salary schedule, were approved unanimously by the board.
With no additional business to discuss, Pelt adjourned the meeting.
