Amy Carter is seeking re-election to the Cullman City Board of Education. Carter has served for five years, including two as President.

“One of the accomplishments I am most proud of is our comprehensive safety and  growth plan, which is designed to prepare our schools for the future,” Carter said in a press release. “I  have greatly valued the opportunity to collaborate closely with the board,  superintendent, and city leaders to turn this vision into reality, both logistically and financially.”

Carter highlighted some key accomplishments she and the board have achieved during her tenure including.

— Reducing chronic absenteeism from 14.51% in 2018 to 8.33% in 2024.

— Investing $192,000 annually in School Resource Officers for student safety.

— $764,000 invested in security upgrades, including cameras and door access control  across all campuses.

— Chromebook funding to ensure student devices are updated every three years with an  investment of $335,000 per cycle.

— Expansion of STEM and CTE programs to prepare students for the future.

— Highest State Report Card scores ever in 2024 for the system and schools.

— National Blue-Ribbon School recognition for East Elementary in 2024.

— Employee retention initiatives, including a revamped mentoring program and an onboarding process to keep staff.

— Fiscal responsibility, maintaining more than three months of reserves and increasing per pupil spending from $10,684 to $12,429.

Carter has a Bachelor of Science in Education from Samford University and experience as a Clinical Oncology Specialist. She is married to Matt Carter. Their son is a student at Cullman High School.

“I respectfully ask for your support and vote in the upcoming School Board Election, so I  can continue working to ensure a bright future for our students and community,” Carter said in the release.