Fairhope Weighs City School Option | Birmingham News

Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 8, 2026 · 1m

Fairhope is seriously considering breaking away from Baldwin County’s school system to launch its own city-run district — a move that could cost nearly $91 million. This isn’t about criticizing the current setup, but about exploring options and listening to what residents truly want. City leaders are urging everyone to weigh in through an ongoing online survey and three public meetings in August and September, all streamed live for remote participation. The goal? To fully understand the financial, operational, and leadership realities before making any final decisions — while staying proud of…