BCBE Meetings, 2026–27 Calendar, Registration & Family Help
Baldwin County Board of Education searches can lead to an old calendar or even the wrong Baldwin County. This guide covers Baldwin County Public Schools in Alabama, including the Bay Minette office, seven Board districts, 2026 meetings and the current 2026–27 school-year resources.
Use it to register a new or returning student, verify a school zone, understand SchoolMint and PowerSchool, solve bus and meal questions, transfer an IEP, request a transcript, file an Open Records request and find the correct BCBE office without relying on a generic search result.
Baldwin County Board of Education Alabama at a glance
School system
Baldwin County Public Schools (BCBE).
Main office
2600-A North Hand Avenue, Bay Minette, AL 36507.
Main phone
Fax
251-937-0318
Board districts
Seven.
Board President
Tony Myrick, District 3.
Vice President
April Bradley, District 7.
Superintendent
Marty McRae.
2026–27 school year: BCBE’s live district calendar shows the first student day as Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Wrong-state warning: this article is for Baldwin County Public Schools in Alabama. Baldwin County School District in Milledgeville, Georgia is a different school system with a different calendar, website and phone numbers.
Who is the Baldwin County Public Schools Superintendent?
Marty McRae
BCBE currently identifies Mr. Marty McRae as Superintendent. He moved from interim superintendent into the superintendent position during the 2026 leadership transition.
Superintendent’s Office
2600-A North Hand Avenue, Bay Minette. Office phone: 251-937-0308.
BCBE says McRae has more than 35 years of public-education experience, all within Baldwin County Public Schools, with previous roles including teacher, coach, technology coordinator, assistant principal, principal and assistant superintendent.
Old leadership result warning: Eddie Tyler retired effective June 30, 2026. A search result or older district document naming him as current superintendent should therefore be treated as outdated.
The current Superintendent page is the best source before addressing formal correspondence by name.
Verify the current BCBE Superintendent →Baldwin County Board members, districts and listed terms
BCBE currently organizes the local Board into seven districts. The feeder-school descriptions below help orient families, but an exact address should be checked against the official Board District Map.
| District | Member | Term listed | Coverage clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| District 1 | Ken Bradley | 2024–2030 | Bay Minette Elementary/Middle, Baldwin County High, Delta, Perdido, Pine Grove and Stapleton. |
| District 2 | Andrea Lindsey | 2024–2030 | Daphne East, Daphne Elementary, Jubilee, Daphne Middle/High, W.J. Carroll and Baldwin County Virtual School. |
| District 3 | Tony Myrick Board President |
2020–2026 | Robertsdale, Central Baldwin, Elsanor, Rosinton, Summerdale, C.F. Taylor and Silverhill. |
| District 4 | Rondi Kirby | 2022–2028 | Foley Elementary, Florence Mathis, Foley Middle/High, Magnolia and Swift. |
| District 5 | Jason P. Woerner | 2020–2026 | Elberta Elementary, Elberta Middle and Elberta High. |
| District 6 | Cecil Christenberry | 2020–2026 | Fairhope East, Fairhope West, Fairhope Middle/High and J. Larry Newton. |
| District 7 | April Bradley Board Vice President |
2022–2028 | Rockwell, Spanish Fort Elementary/Middle/High, Stonebridge, Loxley and Belforest. |
Election-year freshness: BCBE currently lists Districts 3, 5 and 6 with terms ending in 2026. Recheck the official roster after the applicable election and transition before using these names for future correspondence.
Use the current member roster and Board District Map rather than guessing from the nearest school.
Verify current BCBE Board members →Open the BCBE Board District Map →
Should you contact the Board, district office or school?
| Your issue | Best first route | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Board policy or governance | Board / Policy Manual | This is Board-level business. |
| Agenda or Board vote | Meetings & SIMBLI | Board materials are tied to a specific meeting. |
| Registration appointment | Student’s school | The school registrar handles student-specific enrollment follow-up. |
| PowerSchool access | School registrar | BCBE specifically directs Parent Portal access problems to the child’s school. |
| Attendance / same-day checkout | School office | The school has the current attendance and release record. |
| Bus route | School / Transportation | Routes depend on the enrolled student and address. |
| Transcript | BCBE Transcripts / Parchment | A transcript is not an Alabama Open Records request. |
| Public district record | Open Records | BCBE has a separate public-record procedure. |
2026 BCBE Board meetings, work sessions and joint meetings
Work sessions
BCBE’s calendar guidance says work sessions generally begin at 5:00 p.m.
Regular Board meetings
The approved 2026 annual schedule says regular Board meetings begin at 5:30 p.m.
Joint meetings
The annual schedule says joint meetings begin at 4:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
Remaining dates on the approved 2026 annual schedule
| Month | Work session | Board meeting | Annual PDF location |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | Tuesday, Aug. 18 | Thursday, Aug. 20 | Work session: COS-Loxley. Board: Tharp Building-Bay Minette. |
| September | Tuesday, Sept. 15 | Thursday, Sept. 17 | COS-Loxley / Tharp Building-Bay Minette. |
| October | Tuesday, Oct. 20 | Thursday, Oct. 22 | COS-Loxley / Tharp Building-Bay Minette. |
| November | Tuesday, Nov. 17 | Thursday, Nov. 19 | COS-Loxley / Tharp Building-Bay Minette. |
| December | Thursday, Dec. 10 | Thursday, Dec. 10 joint meeting | COS-Loxley. |
Important Aug. 20 source conflict checked Aug. 14, 2026: BCBE’s approved annual meeting PDF and current homepage indicate the Aug. 20 Board meeting is at 5:30 p.m. in the Tharp Building, Bay Minette. However, the district’s current monthly calendar rendering displays that same meeting at 4:30 p.m. at 1091 B Avenue, Loxley. Because BCBE’s own sources conflict, verify the live notice/SIMBLI or call the district immediately before attending.
Annual schedule ≠ guaranteed live schedule. BCBE’s own schedule states that meeting dates, times and locations are subject to change. Special meetings may also be added separately.
Use BCBE’s meeting hub for live video, current agendas, minutes and SIMBLI records before traveling.
Check current BCBE meeting records →Agenda, minutes, livestream and policy: use the right record
Agenda
Use before the meeting to see planned Board business and supporting material.
Minutes
Use after approval for the formal written meeting record.
Video
Use live or archived video to understand discussion and context.
Policy Manual
Use when you need the adopted policy rather than merely what was discussed at a meeting.
BCBE says it uses SIMBLI for Board agendas and minutes. The district also says Board minutes are published after approval at the Board’s next meeting.
If minutes are missing right after a meeting: that does not automatically mean the record is unavailable permanently. Check again after the following Board meeting because approval occurs later.
Start with the meeting date, then compare the agenda, available video and approved minutes.
Open BCBE agendas, minutes and video →Baldwin County Schools calendar: choose the correct 2026–27 document
First student day: BCBE’s live district calendar identifies Wednesday, August 12, 2026 as the first day of school.
BCBE publishes several calendars because holidays, academic reporting, graduation, employee schedules and Board meetings serve different purposes. Picking the correct calendar is more reliable than searching one broad phrase such as “Baldwin County calendar.”
| BCBE calendar | Use it for | Good example |
|---|---|---|
| Student & Teacher Holidays | Student/teacher holidays, breaks, E-Learning days and quarter-end dates. | Checking whether school is closed on a specific day. |
| 2026–27 Family Vacation Planner | Family travel planning around the school year. | Avoiding a trip on an instructional day. |
| 2026–27 Graduation Calendar | High-school graduation dates and planning. | Planning family attendance at commencement. |
| Academic Reporting Periods | Testing periods, progress reports, final exams, grading periods, important academic dates, retention letters, field-trip dates and graduation information. | Finding when a progress report or grading period falls. |
| Board Meeting & Work Session Calendar | Board work sessions, meetings and joint meetings. | Attending a Board meeting. |
| Employee Work Calendar | Employee work schedules by classification. | Staff planning—not the primary family calendar. |
Do not confuse Alabama and Georgia. Search engines return 2026–27 calendars for Baldwin County School District in Georgia as well. For this article, confirm BCBE, Alabama, Bay Minette and bcbe.org before saving dates.
Why every holiday date is not copied here: during this Aug. 14 review, BCBE’s calendar hub was live but some linked downloadable calendar files did not load through the audit fetch. Rather than silently fill those gaps from a third-party calendar, this guide directs families to the live BCBE calendar for exact break and reporting dates.
Open the BCBE calendar hub and choose the document matching your task.
Check current BCBE district calendars →Baldwin County Board of Education address and phone
Department-location tip: BCBE services are distributed among multiple locations, including Bay Minette, Loxley and other district facilities. Call ahead when you need a specific department rather than assuming every service is handled at one front counter.
SchoolMint registration: new student vs returning student
New BCBE student
Registration is currently open for new students from Pre-K through Grade 12. BCBE uses SchoolMint for online registration.
Returning BCBE student
Returning registration opened June 1, 2026. You need the student’s 10-digit BCBE ID beginning with 19 or 20.
New-student SchoolMint workflow
Create or sign in to SchoolMint
Use the parent/guardian email address or mobile phone number associated with the registration account.
Select “Add a Student”
The system will ask whether the child is currently a Baldwin County Public Schools student.
Answer current-student status correctly
For a current student, provide the ID, name and date of birth. For a new student, choose the new-student route and enter the requested information.
Complete all household/student fields
Creating a SchoolMint account alone does not complete enrollment.
Prepare the school verification documents
The school registrar may need to review residency, immunization, previous-school and custody documents.
Documents families should prepare
Guardianship warning: BCBE says the enrolling adult must have legal custody. Delegations of parental authority and powers of attorney are not accepted for enrollment; the guardian/custodian must live in the attendance zone and the student must actually reside with that person.
Need an original IMM-50? BCBE says families may obtain an original certificate from a physician or the Baldwin County Health Department in Robertsdale at 251-947-1910.
Start from BCBE’s registration page so you use the current SchoolMint process for the correct student type.
Open BCBE 2026–27 registration instructions →School Zone Locator, redistricting and out-of-zone variance
School Zone Locator
Use the residential address for a quick indication of schools associated with that location.
Redistricting
Check boundary changes when moving or buying a home in a fast-growing part of Baldwin County.
Zone variance
BCBE limits out-of-zone attendance to extreme-hardship situations rather than ordinary convenience.
The School Zone Locator is not guaranteed. BCBE explicitly says the underlying data come from multiple public sources, accuracy cannot be guaranteed, boundaries may change under Board policy and families should verify the result with the schools.
Gulf Shores / Orange Beach: if you live within the city limits of Gulf Shores or Orange Beach, BCBE directs you to check with the applicable city school system before using the county zone locator.
Safer school-zone workflow
Enter the exact residential address
Do not infer assignment from ZIP code, subdivision name or whichever school looks closest.
Review the resulting schools
Use the locator result as a starting reference, not a permanent guarantee.
Confirm with the school
Verify the assignment before relying on it for enrollment, transportation, a home purchase or a move.
Use a variance only when appropriate
BCBE says variances are for extreme hardship, usually largely medical in nature, and are not granted merely for convenience.
Read BCBE’s disclaimer first and verify the result with the school it identifies.
Open the BCBE School Zone Locator →Review BCBE zone-variance rules →
SchoolMint vs PowerSchool vs MySchoolBucks
These systems serve different jobs. Using the wrong portal can make a valid account look as if it is missing or broken.
| System | Primary use | Where to get help |
|---|---|---|
| SchoolMint | New and returning student registration. | Local school / BCBE Registration. |
| PowerSchool Parent Portal | Grades, assignments, attendance, schedules, school bulletins and student information. | Registrar at the child’s school. |
| MySchoolBucks | Applicable online school payments and cafeteria funds for optional purchases. | School / relevant BCBE program. |
PowerSchool access: BCBE says the school gives parents the information needed to access their student’s account through a pre-built access letter.
Wrong help desk: the BCBE Parent Portal page specifically says ordinary PowerSchool Parent Portal assistance should go to the registrar at the child’s school rather than the generic PowerSchool-issues section.
Start with BCBE’s Parent Portal instructions, then contact the school registrar if access cannot be established.
Open BCBE PowerSchool Parent Portal information →Baldwin County school buses: routes, GPS and contact help
400+ routes
BCBE says its Transportation Department operates more than 400 bus routes.
15,000+ riders
More than 15,000 students are transported daily.
21,000+ miles/day
BCBE buses travel more than 21,000 miles each day.
Bus technology
BCBE says buses have digital video systems, two-way radios and live GPS tracking capability.
Before calling about a bus problem
Do not assume another family’s stop is your stop. A nearby student may attend a different school or have a different route, and BCBE says routes can change.
Use the Transportation Department for current district guidance and the school for student-specific route questions.
Open BCBE Transportation →Are Baldwin County school breakfast and lunch free?
Yes, for standard meals for enrolled students in 2026–27. BCBE says the district will continue participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), which lets enrolled students receive breakfast and lunch without a standard meal charge or meal application.
Breakfast
No standard meal fee under the district’s 2026–27 CEP participation.
Lunch
No standard meal fee under the same provision.
Optional purchases
À la carte items can still have prices. MySchoolBucks remains useful for applicable optional purchases or other school payments.
“Free meals” does not mean every cafeteria item is free. The CEP information applies to the standard breakfast/lunch program; optional extras remain separate.
Use BCBE Child Nutrition for current menus, pricing information and meal-program updates.
Open BCBE menus and meal information →BCBE AfterSchool Care: three rules to know first
26 elementary schools
BCBE says AfterSchool Care is offered at 26 elementary campuses.
Begins in Pre-K
Participating programs serve students beginning in Pre-K.
No bus to another program
A student must use the AfterSchool Care program at the campus of the student’s day school; BCBE says busing to another site is not an option.
Before depending on the program: confirm that your child’s own elementary campus participates and that space/registration is available.
Absence excuses, tardies and early checkout
Three-day excuse deadline
The parent/legal custodian or guardian must provide a written explanation for an absence within three days after the student returns to school.
Nine parent-written excuses
BCBE says parents of K–12 students may submit up to nine parent-written excuses per calendar year. After nine, a doctor’s or legal excuse may be required for additional absences.
Tardiness
BCBE says excessive tardiness can result in parent communication and may result in a home visit by the Attendance Department.
Check-in / checkout
Parents must use the school office. An unexcused check-in or checkout is considered a tardy.
Campus procedure still controls the daily mechanics. Each school handbook can specify arrival, tardy, dismissal and checkout procedures, so use the front office when the issue affects the current school day.
Review BCBE Attendance, then contact the school for the student’s specific absence or checkout record.
Open BCBE Attendance information →IEP transfers, Child Find and Homebound services
Student transferring with an IEP
BCBE says it will continue special-education services for students entering the district with an active IEP. Bring the most recent IEP and evaluation at registration if available.
Child Find
Child Find is the statewide effort to locate, identify and evaluate children with disabilities from birth through age 21.
Homebound
BCBE provides Homebound Services for qualifying enrolled students who cannot attend school because of certain acute, catastrophic or chronic medical or mental-health conditions.
If your child transfers into BCBE with an active IEP
Tell the registrar about the IEP
Do this during registration rather than waiting for a problem after classes begin.
Provide the latest IEP and evaluation if available
This helps the district continue appropriate services while additional records are requested.
Watch for special-education follow-up
BCBE says a special-education teacher will contact the parent/guardian to review services and determine whether further evaluation is needed under Alabama criteria.
Homebound is not simply an optional online-school program. It is a qualifying short-term instructional intervention tied to the student’s medical/mental-health circumstances and applicable education plan.
Use the applicable BCBE department rather than sending disability records through a general Board contact.
Open BCBE Special Services →Review BCBE Homebound guidance →
Medication and special medical procedures at school
School nursing
BCBE says a Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Practical Nurse is assigned to each school.
Medication
Students receive medication through a licensed nurse or trained medication assistant under district/state procedures. Required authorization forms must be completed before prescription medication is administered.
Special procedure: if your child needs a special medical procedure at school, BCBE advises contacting Health Services or the assigned school nurse before the planned enrollment/start date so the care plan can be prepared.
BCBE OneVoice and campus safety reporting
School Resource Officers
BCBE says every school campus has a dedicated School Resource Officer each school day.
Campus entry
The district describes “buzz-in” video identification checks on its campuses as part of its safety procedures.
OneVoice
Students and parents can anonymously report bullying, aggression, violence, drugs or other abusive/illegal concerns by web or text.
How OneVoice routes a report: a web report lets the user select the school. Text reporting requires the school’s code. BCBE says reports go to administrators at that school for follow-up and accountability.
Immediate safety matters: BCBE advises reporting concerns to law enforcement, a teacher or a school administrator rather than relying on social-media posts. A Board meeting or this independent article is not an emergency-response channel.
Use BCBE’s OneVoice page for the current reporting system and school-code guidance.
Open BCBE OneVoice information →BCBE transcript prices and Parchment requests
BCBE uses Parchment for secure digital high-school transcript requests. The online service is available 24/7 and lets users designate a college, organization or individual recipient.
| Request type | Electronic | If mailed |
|---|---|---|
| Current BCBE student | $2.00 | $4.50 total |
| Alumni | $10.00 | $12.50 |
| Third-party enrollment / graduation verification | $18.00 | Use the applicable Parchment process. |
Graduating senior rule: BCBE says graduating seniors remain classified as current students until the next academic year begins.
Historical Gulf Shores / Orange Beach records: BCBE’s Parchment list notes Gulf Shores High School only through the 2018–19 school year and Orange Beach High School only through 2021–22. Confirm the school-year route before ordering.
Start on BCBE’s transcript page and choose the correct high school/alma mater before entering Parchment.
Open BCBE transcript instructions →BCBE Open Records: request, track, response time and fees
First choose the correct record type: BCBE explicitly says its Open Records process is not for student records, transcripts or diplomas. Use Parchment/student-record channels for those.
Open Records workflow
Search the archive if appropriate
BCBE provides an Open Records archive search. An existing request may already contain the public information you need.
Submit a new request
BCBE uses the JustFOIA system for new public-record requests.
Save your Request Number and Security Key
Those values are required to use the Track Status function.
Expect acknowledgement
BCBE says a proper request will be acknowledged within 10 business days of receipt.
Request is classified
A Standard Request is expected to require less than eight staff hours. A Time-Intensive Request is expected to require more than eight staff hours.
Watch the response deadline
BCBE lists a substantive response within 15 business days after acknowledgement for a Standard Request and 45 business days after acknowledgement for a Time-Intensive Request. Written extensions are possible.
Pay any required fee
BCBE says payment must be received before records are released and that work may wait until required payment is received.
Current BCBE Open Records fee schedule
| Item | Listed fee |
|---|---|
| 8.5 × 11 copy | $0.25 per page |
| 8.5 × 14 copy | $0.25 per page |
| 11 × 17 copy | $0.25 per page |
| CD | $1.00 each |
| DVD | $1.00 each |
| Jump drive | $2.00 each |
| First hour of time-intensive retrieval | No charge above applicable copy fees. |
| Each staff hour after first hour | $15/hour plus applicable copy fees; partial hours round up. |
| Mail delivery | Actual postage cost added. |
Acknowledgement is not the final fulfillment deadline. The 10-business-day period is for acknowledgement; the 15- or 45-business-day substantive-response period begins after acknowledgement, depending on classification.
BCBE’s official page provides all three routes and explains the current fee rules.
Open BCBE Open Records →Baldwin County Alabama vs Baldwin County Georgia
The broad keyword “Baldwin County Board of Education” can surface two different school systems. Confirm the entity before using any calendar, registration form or parent portal.
Alabama — this guide
Baldwin County Public Schools
Bay Minette, AL
bcbe.org
251 area code
2026–27 first day: Aug. 12, 2026
Georgia — different district
Baldwin County School District in Milledgeville, Georgia uses a separate website, calendar, Board, phone system and enrollment process.
Fast identity test: the Alabama district should match Baldwin County Public Schools + Bay Minette + bcbe.org + 251 area code.
Common Baldwin County school problems and the fastest fix
📅 Google shows a different first day
Fix: confirm the state. Alabama BCBE’s live calendar shows Aug. 12, 2026.
🗓️ Two official Aug. 20 meeting listings disagree
Fix: do not guess. Verify the live meeting notice/SIMBLI or call BCBE immediately before attending.
📄 Minutes are not posted yet
Fix: BCBE publishes minutes after Board approval at the next meeting.
🎓 An old page names Eddie Tyler as superintendent
Fix: the current BCBE Superintendent page lists Marty McRae.
📝 Returning registration asks for a student ID
Fix: use the 10-digit BCBE ID beginning with 19 or 20 from PowerSchool or the school.
💉 You only have an IMM-50 photocopy
Fix: BCBE says an original certificate is required; contact your physician or the Baldwin County Health Department.
📍 The Zone Locator gives you a school
Fix: call that school to verify before treating the result as final.
↔️ You simply prefer another school
Fix: convenience alone does not meet BCBE’s stated extreme-hardship variance standard.
🔐 PowerSchool access does not work
Fix: contact the school registrar for Parent Portal access information.
🚌 A nearby child has a different stop
Fix: routes are student/address specific and can change; verify yours with the school or Transportation.
🍎 Someone says standard lunch has a fee
Fix: BCBE says enrolled students receive standard breakfast and lunch without a fee for 2026–27 under CEP; optional extras can still cost money.
📝 You forgot an absence note
Fix: BCBE’s rule calls for the written explanation within three days after the student’s return.
🧩 Your child arrives with an active IEP
Fix: tell the registrar and provide the latest IEP/evaluation during registration when available.
🎓 You need a student transcript
Fix: use the BCBE Parchment transcript route—not Open Records.
📂 You already submitted an Open Records request
Fix: use Track Status with your Request Number and Security Key instead of creating a duplicate.
🛡️ You want to report bullying anonymously
Fix: use OneVoice through the current BCBE reporting instructions rather than posting sensitive allegations on social media.
Baldwin County Board of Education FAQs
What is the official Baldwin County Board of Education website in Alabama?
The local school system is Baldwin County Public Schools. Its official website is bcbe.org. Use it for current Board members, meetings, calendars, registration, zoning, transportation, meals and district records.
Where is the Baldwin County Board of Education office?
The main Baldwin County Public Schools office is at 2600-A North Hand Avenue, Bay Minette, AL 36507. The main phone is 251-937-0306 and the fax is 251-937-0318.
Who is the current Baldwin County Public Schools Superintendent?
As checked August 14, 2026, BCBE lists Marty McRae as Superintendent. Eddie Tyler retired effective June 30, 2026, so older results naming Tyler should not be treated as current.
Who is the current Baldwin County Board of Education President?
As checked August 14, 2026, BCBE lists District 3 representative Tony Myrick as Board President and District 7 representative April Bradley as Board Vice President.
What time are Baldwin County Board meetings?
BCBE’s calendar guidance says work sessions generally begin at 5:00 p.m., regular Board meetings at 5:30 p.m. and joint meetings at 4:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Always verify the live meeting notice because dates, times and locations can change.
When did Baldwin County Public Schools start in 2026–27?
BCBE’s live calendar identifies Wednesday, August 12, 2026 as the first student day. This is Baldwin County, Alabama; Baldwin County School District in Georgia uses a different calendar.
What documents should I prepare for BCBE registration?
BCBE registration guidance includes a birth certificate, two proofs of residence with one recent Baldwin County utility bill, prior-school withdrawal/transcript documents when applicable, an original IMM-50 immunization certificate and applicable custody documents. Families transferring an active IEP should also bring the latest IEP/evaluation when available.
Is the BCBE School Zone Locator guaranteed to be correct?
No. BCBE says its locator is a reference tool, accuracy cannot be guaranteed and attendance boundaries may change. Families should verify the locator result directly with the schools.
Are breakfast and lunch free in Baldwin County schools for 2026–27?
BCBE says it continues Community Eligibility Provision participation for 2026–27, allowing enrolled students to receive standard breakfast and lunch without paying a meal fee or submitting a meal application. Optional à la carte purchases remain separate.
How much does a Baldwin County school transcript cost?
BCBE currently lists Parchment electronic transcripts at $2 for current students and $10 for alumni. Mailed delivery adds $2.50. Third-party enrollment or graduation verification requests cost $18.
Final Baldwin County Schools verification checklist
Last reviewed: . This revision checked the current BCBE Board roster, Superintendent page, 2026 Board meeting schedule PDF, live district calendar, meeting records, 2026–27 registration, School Zone Locator, PowerSchool guidance, Transportation, Child Nutrition, Attendance, parent resources, Special Services, Homebound, OneVoice, transcripts and Open Records procedures.
Independent-site notice: BoardofEducations.org is an independent informational guide. It is not Baldwin County Public Schools, the Baldwin County Board of Education or the Alabama State Department of Education. Current official BCBE notices, Board records, school assignments, policies and student-specific instructions take priority.