February 5, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. Items to be added:

III. Approve Agenda (BCBH)

IV. Approve Minutes (BCBH)

V. Public Comments (sign-ins) (BCAF)

VI. Old Business

VI.A. Adopt Policy and Policy Reviews - Section A 

VII. New Business

VII.A. 2024 Parent of the Year Recognition

VII.B. Discipline Committee Decisions (JCCA)

VII.C. Consent Agenda Items
The items listed below are consent agenda items, which may be approved in one
action of the Board. It is noted that any item may be removed from the consent
agenda for separate action or discussion of the Board. An asterisk (*) denotes an item added to the agenda after the original release on Friday.

VII.C.1. Approve Claim Docket for checks prepared on January 26, 2024, and February 2, 2024, reconciled by the Accounting Department. (DJ)

VII.C.2. Approve request allowing West Harrison Middle School art students to travel to New Orleans, Louisiana, on February 29, 2024, for a field trip to the NOLA Museum of Art. (JMA)

VII.C.3. Approve Resolution of Cancelation for Commercial Driver's Institute.  The lease was canceled and spread upon the Minutes on January 28, 2013.  The resolution of cancelation is necessary for Land Deed Records, Chancery Clerk's office. (ABJ)

VII.C.4. Approve 16th Section Land Lease Agreement with Strickland and Broadus, LLC, containing 1.23 acres, Section 16, Township 7 South, Range 11 West, Harrison County, Three Rivers Road. (EBJ)

VII.C.5. Approve 2024-2025 Property Insurance annual premium of $4,380,807.00, which is a lesser amount than what was presented on January 22, 2024, and flood insurance renewals in the amount of $4,546.00. (DIB)

VII.C.6. Approve Change Order #1 to Dan Hensarling, Inc., in the amount of $1,975.00 for the West Harrison High Field House construction project. (FDGB)

VII.C.7. Approve revision to Exhibit for Section G - Policy GBCAA, to reflect eligible employees and distribution of stipends.

VII.C.8. Authorize payment in the amount of $37,668.45 to Dan Hensarling, Inc., for pay application #14 - West Harrison High School Field House project. (FDGB)

VII.C.9. Approve the 2024-2025 School Board Meetings calendar.

VII.C.10. Authorize payment in the amount of $57,788.50 to Dan Hensarling, Inc., for pay application #1 - West Harrison High classroom addition project. (FDGB)

VII.C.11. Authorize payment in the amount of $795,292.50 to Advantage Roofing & Construction of LA, for pay application #1 - West Harrison High School roof repairs. (FDGB)

VII.C.12. Authorize payment in the amount of $894,904.75 to Advantage Roofing & Construction of LA, Inc., for pay application #1 - D'Iberville High roofing repair project. (FDGB)

VII.C.13. Authorize payment in the amount of $158,404.90 to Dan Hensarling, Inc., for pay application #1 - West Harrison Middle School baseball and softball concession project. (FDGB)

VII.C.14. Approve request allowing West Wortham band permission to travel to New Orleans, Louisiana on March 1, 2024, to participate in event at Loyola University. (JMA)

VII.C.15. Approve a request allowing West Harrison High School band to travel to Houston, Texas, on October 4-6, 2024 to compete in the Bands of America Regional Competition. (JMA)

VII.C.16. Approve the Community Oriented Policing Services in Schools (MCOPS) grant application for the fiscal year 2025. (DIB)

VII.C.17. Authorize payment in the amount of $2,756.45 to Wynn Clark, Attorney at Law, School Board Attorney, for professional services rendered on specific cases and litigation. Documentation provided in attached files. (FDGB)

VII.C.18. Authorize Federal Programs to pay advanced placement and dual credit fees for high school students enrolled in classes during the FY2024, 3rd quarter, and eligible through Title IV, free and reduced meals. (IDGA)

VII.C.19. Authorize payment to Hardy & Associates/Architect, PLLC, for professional services rendered on the following projects: (FDGB)
WHHS Field House - $23,221.25
HCSD Warehouse Improvements - $7,644.00
Creekbend Football Field - $22,132.50
WHHS Classroom Addition - $81,978.00

VII.C.20. * Authorize payment in the amount of $286,980.39 to J.W. Puckett & Co., Inc., for pay application #8 - Creekbend Stadium construction project. (FDGB)

VII.D. Approval of the following:

VII.D.1. Personnel (GBD:GBQ)

VII.D.2. Lowest Quote, Contract Services, Professional Development and/or Travel (DJED)

VII.D.3. Single Source (DJED)

VII.E. Appeal Case #066-33-2-2 (NGpt)

VII.F. Appeal Case #214-55-1-2 (ALT/WHHS)

VII.G. Appeal Case #397-38-1-2 (NWlmkt)

VII.H. Appeal Case #408-06-1-2 (Creekbend)

VII.I. * Executive Session - Personnel

VII.J. * Executive Session - Potential Litigation

VIII. Adjourn