Friends, family mourn Huffman HS coach who died after contracting COVID Derrick Johnson (Source: AHSAA) By WBRC Staff | January 12, 2021 at 5:28 PM CST - Updated January 12 at 5:28 PM
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Alabama High School Athletic Association announced the death of 43-year-old Huffman High School wrestling coach Derrick Johnson.
In a news release on the AHSAA website, leaders said Johnson died Sunday, January 10, just five days after his 43rd birthday after contracting COVID.
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, the faculty staff and students,” AHSAA Executive Director Steve Savarese said. “Derrick Johnson had a tremendous positive impact on the lives of the many students he taught and was considered an icon in the community he served.”
Birmingham Board of Education approves extra $500 for full-time employees The Extraordinary Compensation Resolution was passed this week. (Source: Pixabay) By WBRC Staff | December 17, 2020 at 8:28 AM CST - Updated December 17 at 8:28 AM
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Full-time employees with the Birmingham City School System will get a $500 in their December paycheck.
The Extraordinary Compensation Resolution was passed this week.
Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan recommended the additional pay to recognize the exemplary work and great effort of employees as the district deals with the impact of COVID-19.
“Employees of Birmingham City Schools have adapted well in remote and blended learning,” Sullivan said. “They committed to our scholars and to this school system, and have been flexible in embracing an ever-changing work environment.