Eclectic Police Chief Richard Head told WAKA 8 Thursday morning that the suspected gun that led to school lockdowns on Wednesday was actually just a Bluetooth device.
The student accused of bringing a gun to Redland Middle School inside a backpack has been expelled.
The school is secure and the administration and law enforcement are investigating the incident.
Holtville Middle School Principal Lee Jackson has been arrested by Millbrook Police on a domestic violence charge, according to the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office.
Three school systems have successfully convinced voters to support property tax increases — Montgomery County, Autauga County and Pike Road.. Elmore County is looking to be the next school system, but many residents are concerned about it.
The Elmore county school board presented their proposal for an Ad Valorem tax for the county. Many residents had things to say about the possibility of a property tax increase appearing on the next ballot, some residents support the idea for the 8 mill increase, while others are against it.
Superintendent Richard Dennis came before the Elmore County Commission Monday to present the status of their current finances and discuss possible uses for the additional funds from their proposed tax increase.
The Elmore County Board of Education wants to raise property taxes to fund capital improvements and programs at schools.
Holtville High School principal Kyle Futral has been named 2022 Alabama High School Principal of the Year by the Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals.
Elmore County Schools has released a statement about the arrest of a teacher/coach at Holtville High School.
