Shelby County BOE appoints new member

On Aug. 7, the Shelby County Board of Education announced the appointment of Kevin Morris as its newest board member. Morris will replace Steve Martin, who resigned on July 31 after 26 years on the board, for the remainder of his 2012-2018 term.

“I am excited about this opportunity,” Morris said following the board meeting. “I am looking forward to rolling up my sleeves and jumping in to continue the progress and success of the Shelby County Schools.”

Morris is the vice president for consumer lending at America’s First Federal Credit Union. He originally ran against Martin for the board position in 2012 and was one of nine candidates to apply for the vacancy. Three board members approved his appointment, with Jimmy Bice abstaining from the vote.

A resident of Wilsonville, Morris is a Shelby County native and has three children in the school system. He was sworn into the office at the Aug. 21 board meeting.