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Alabama suspended Bessemer City Schools' board, placing it under state control due to ongoing governance and performance issues.
The Alabama State Department of Education has indefinitely suspended the Bessemer City Schools Board of Education, effective January 13, 2026, placing the district under full state control.
The move, made by Chief Administrative Officer Daniel Boyd, follows years of state oversight since 2020 due to persistent academic and administrative issues.
Board members are now restricted to advisory roles and cannot meet without state approval.
While the state cited governance and performance concerns, specific reasons were not disclosed.
The suspension affects all nine board members, and no timeline for restoring local authority has been announced.
The decision reflects ongoing efforts to ensure accountability and stability in the district’s operations.
Alabama suspendió la junta de escuelas de la ciudad de Bessemer, poniéndola bajo control estatal debido a los problemas de gobierno y desempeño en curso.