Each month, we'll be featuring school board members in an effort to learn more about the wonderful individuals serving on our boards!

Jeff Bailey has dedicated nearly three decades of his life to serving the students of Covington County. Jeff didn’t set out to serve on the board of education, but after some persuasion he decided to take the leap and hasn't looked back.

Read below to learn more about Jeff!

Q: What is your current occupation?

A: I am a pharmacist and business owner. I own and operate Bailey’s Pharmacy in Andalusia, Ala. 

Q: How long have you been on the school board and what inspired you to join?

A: I have served on the Covington County Board of Education for 26 years. One of my best friends encouraged me to run for the board. I was very reluctant to do so, but he was very persuasive!

Q: What excites you the most about being a school board member?

A: I am most excited about seeing the success of students in our system and providing them with greater opportunities!

Q: What’s one key thing you’ve learned since becoming a board member?

A: I have learned that the success of our board and our schools depends on all the stakeholders working together. 

Q: Are there any special initiatives or projects you are particularly proud of accomplishing with your board? Anything you’re looking forward to working on with them?

A: Our board has worked on many initiatives. We won a class action case against the State of Alabama to secure funds from Sixteenth Section Lands for our system. I'm also proud of the board's efforts in developing plans to provide better and safer buildings for our students to attend school in. 

Q: What's one piece of advice you would share with an incoming board member?

A: Always listen to those more experienced members of your board. They have a wealth of knowledge, so let them share that knowledge. Also, it is incredibly important to be a team player. You really can accomplish so much more working together!

Q: What are some of your hobbies or interests outside of your role as a board member?

A: I enjoy fishing and hunting. I especially enjoy our annual trip to South Dakota for pheasant hunting with my son and several friends!

Q: Finish the sentence. One thing you should know about me is…

A: I enjoy time away from the pharmacy and school board work by operating my excavator or dump truck on our family farm. It really is a great change of pace for me.

Q: What is your favorite inspirational quote or mantra that keeps you motivated?

A: My favorite verse is Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” I have realized that God has bigger plans for my life than I ever did. I never planned to become a school board member, but I am thankful God had that planned for me.

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