HR250 Summary

• Commends Tony Bonds on being named the 2023 Middle School Principal of the Year by the Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals.

• Recognizes Bonds as Principal of Russellville Middle School in the Russellville City School System and acknowledges his educational credentials including a Bachelor of Arts from University of Mississippi (2005), Master of Arts in Education from Bethel University (2014), and ongoing doctoral studies at Liberty University.

• Highlights his contributions including adapting school schedules to accommodate English Language students (resulting in a 20 percent increase), improving faculty and staff retention rates, and developing collaborative teaching approaches.

• Credits Bonds with improving school culture through implementing brag boxes to celebrate teacher successes and organizing community activities such as movie nights and service projects.

• Officially recognizes and commends Bonds for his outstanding contributions to education and dedication to his school, community, and the State of Alabama.