Board approves athletic/academic supplements and volunteer coaches for 2026–2027

The Lauderdale County Board approved athletic and academic supplement changes for the 2026–2027 school year and a slate of volunteer coaches during the Sept. 29 meeting. Listed supplement amounts include assistant softball stipends of $1,325, a boys basketball assistant stipend of $3,000 at Lexington High and other position-specific amounts. (SEG 071–074)

The board also approved volunteer coaches across Brooks High, Lauderdale County High, Lexington High and Wilson High, naming volunteers and their sports (for example, Michael Bange for basketball at Brooks High and John T. Steele for baseball at Wilson High). These items were approved unanimously as part of the consent agenda. (SEG 075–085)

Human Resources and athletics coordinators will finalize assignments and stipend payments per the approved supplements and volunteer authorizations.