April 14, 2020 at 7:10 AM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. Meeting Procedures

III. Approval of General Agenda

IV. Approval of March 9, 2020 Minutes

V. Approval of March 17, 2020 Special Called Minutes

VI. Approval of March 27, 2020 Special Called Minutes

VII. Approval of April 3, 2020 Special Called Minutes

VIII. Approval of Monthly Financial Report for February, 2020.

IX. Approval to Suspend Student Drug Testing for 4th Nine Weeks and Resume Student Drug Testing at beginning of 2020-2021 School Year.

X. Approval for Hattiesburg Clinic Orthopedic and Sports Medicine to Suspend Payment of Stipends for April & May.

XI. Approval to Change Grading Policies for 2019-2020 School Year due to Covid-19.

XII. Approval of State Assessment and Graduation Recommendation due to Covid-19

XIII. 16th Section Land Manager Matters

XIII.A. Approve Cancellation of Lease #479 to Bryan McDoniel

XIII.B. Approve New 40-year Residential Lease to Aaron and Jessica Lott

XIII.C. Approve Cancelation of Lease #436 to Willie Leggett.

XIII.D. Approve New 40-year Residential Lease to Adria Whitehead.

XIII.E. Approve Agricultural Bid and New Lease from Warren Byrd for 17.32 acres in Purvis.

XIII.F. Approve Assignment of Lease #205 Southeastern Concrete to MGM Partnership #3.

XIII.G. Approve Cancelation of 99-year Lease to John Walley.

XIII.H. Approve New 40-year Residential Lease to Ciyana Taylor

XIII.I. Approve Bid for 87 acre Final Harvest on 16-2N-16W

XIV. Superintendent's Report

XV. Set Next Regular Meeting for Monday, May 11, 2020 at the Lamar County School District Conference Room/Livestream beginning at 7:10am

XVI. Consent Agenda Items

XVI.A. Personnel Matters

XVI.A.1. Non-Certified Resignations/Retirements

XVI.A.1.a. Correction - Resign Rebecca Moore as Assistant Teacher at LES not Teacher at LES.

XVI.A.1.b. Retire - Robert Teck as School Police Officer effective June 30, 2020.

XVI.A.1.c. Resign - Reid Corts as School Safety Officer effective March 9, 2020.

XVI.A.1.d. Retire - Sylvia Gray as Cafeteria Employee at PHS effective end of 2019-2020 school year.

XVI.A.1.e. Retire - Lesia Burkhalter as Cafeteria Employee at PHS effective end of 2019-2020 school year.

XVI.A.2. Non-Certified Recommendations

XVI.A.2.a. Dacia Fortenberry as Long-term Substitute at OGMS retroactive to March 23, 2020.

XVI.A.3. Certified Resignations/Retirements

XVI.A.3.a. Resign - Natasha Gill as Cheer Coach at LHS effective end of 2019-2020 school year.

XVI.A.3.b. Resign - Jason Jones as Offensive Coordinator/Middle School Head Football Coach at LHS /LMS effective end of 2019-2020 school year.

XVI.A.3.c. Resign - Josiah Neelis as Teacher at OGMS effective end of 2019-2020 school year.

XVI.A.3.d. Resign - Jonathan Edwards as Teacher and Boys & Girls Head Basketball Coach at LHS/LMS effective end of 2019-2020 school year.

XVI.A.3.e. Resign - Leslie Faulkenbery as Teacher at OGMS effective end of 2019-2020 school year.

XVI.A.3.f. Resign - Kayla Creel as Teacher at OGMS effective end of 2019-2020 school year.

XVI.A.3.g. Resign - Marc Rivet as Teacher at OGMS effective end of 2019-2020 school year.

XVI.A.3.h. Resign - LeAnn Miller as Teacher at OGP effective end of 2019-2020 school year.

XVI.A.3.i. Resign - Cody McDonald as Choir Director at OGMS effective end of 2019-2020 school year.

XVI.A.3.j. Resign - Aly Wilder as Teacher/Co-Cheer Sponsor at OGMS effective end of 2019-2020 school year.

XVI.A.3.k. Resign - Anna Yeager as Sped Teacher at Longleaf effective end of 2019-2020 school year.

XVI.A.3.l. Resign - David Jacks as Sped Teacher at PHS effective end of 2019-2020 school year.

XVI.A.4. Certified Transfers

XVI.A.4.a. Transfer - Eric Cooper from Teacher at PHS to Teacher/Assistant Boys Basketball Coach at SHS replacing Jerilyn Hummel effective July 1, 2020.

XVI.A.4.b. Transfer - Rebecca Steele-Mackey from Teacher at PMS to Teacher at PHS (new position) effective July 1, 2020

XVI.A.4.c. Transfer - Melissa Ortego from Teacher at OGLE to Teacher at SHS replacing Patricia Wolfe effective July 1, 2020.

XVI.A.4.d. Transfer - Robin Ryder from Assistant Principal at OGMS to Assistant Principal at OGLE replacing Vicki Brumfield effective July 1, 2020.

XVI.A.4.e. Transfer - Holly Cuevas from Behavior Specialist at OGHS to Behavior Specialist at PHS/PMS/PUE effective August 1, 2020.

XVI.A.4.f. Transfer - Tenecia Funches from Behavior Specialist at OGUE to Behavior Specialist at OGHS effective August 1, 2020.

XVI.A.4.g. Transfer - Jennifer Cutrer from Guidance Counselor at OGUE to Guidance Counselor at OGP replacing Frankie Harris effective July 1, 2020.

XVI.A.4.h. Transfer - Caitlin Stephens from Sped Teacher at OGHS to Sped Teacher at SHS effective August 1, 2020.

XVI.A.5. Certified Recommendations

XVI.A.5.a. Emily Toney as Sped Teacher at PHS replacing David Jacks effective for 2020-2021 school year.

XVI.A.5.b. Dodie Robertson as Head Girls Basketball Coach at SHS replacing Portland Brown effective July 1, 2020.

XVI.A.5.c. Morgan Sanford as Teacher at SMS replacing Portland Brown effective July 1, 2020.

XVI.A.5.d. Viron Kersh as Sped Teacher at PLE (license renewed) effective July 1, 2020.

XVI.A.5.e. Transfer - Jaime Beasley from Assistant Teacher at OGUE to Sped Teacher at OGUE replacing Laura Cochran effective July 1, 2020.

XVI.A.5.f. MacAllister Jackson as Teacher at OGMS replacing Tyler Spence effective July 1, 2020.

XVI.A.5.g. Amy Sanderson as Teacher at OGLE replacing Cassie Friend effective July 1, 2020.

XVI.A.5.h. Amanda Hill as Teacher at OGMS replacing Kelly Weathersby effective July 1, 2020.

XVI.A.5.i. Dacia Frotenberry as Teacher at OGMS replacing Greg Ulland effective July 1, 2020.

XVI.A.6. Recommendation of Certified Staff for 2020-2021

XVI.A.7. Updated Certificate/Educator License Recommendations for 2020-2021 School Year

XVI.B. Purchases

XVI.B.1. For OGHS, 20 Cheer Champsionship Rings at a cost of $7,489.00 from Balfour.  To be paid from school activity funds.  Alternate quote Signature Style Jewelry $8,499.00.

XVI.B.2. For OGHS, 23 Dance Championship Rings at a cost of $8,120.15 from Balfour.  To be paid from school activity funds.  Alternate quote Signature Style Jewelry $9,888.85.

XVI.B.3. For OGMS, 17 Participants for Dance Camp at a cost of $6,970.00 from Universal Dance Association.  To be paid from school activity funds.

XVI.B.4. For OAE, Picture Perfect STEM Lessons, Book Collections, and Classpacks at a cost of $32,741.11 from National Science Teachers Association (sole source provider).  To be paid from K-8 STEM Initiative Grant.  

XVI.B.5. For OGP, 6 -  HVAC Roof Top Units at a cost ob $20,283.68 from Coburn's.  To be paid from district funds.  Alternate quote Mingledorffs $26,934.00.

XVI.B.6. For Baxterville, New roof for Gym/Pressbox at a cost of $33,399.71 from Pace Roofing.  To be paid from district funds.  Alternate quote McKinley Roofing $36,110.62.

XVI.B.7. For Various Schools, Building Vestibule Projects at a cost of $28, 725.50 from Glass Express.  To be paid from MCOPS Grant.  Alternate quote MidSouth Glass $27,221.00.  Higher quote is requested due to time constraints.

XVI.B.8. For OGHS, Director Choreo & Skills Day at a cost of $5,250.00 from Varsity (V!ROC).  To be paid from school activity funds.

XVI.B.9. For OGP, Phonics Kits and Training at a cost of $10,123.65 from Heinemann.  To be paid from MDE Reading Grant.  Alternate quote Smart Source $8,233.00.  Higher quote is requested since the lower quote has no training available.

XVI.B.10. For PHS, 19 Championship rings for Cheerleaders at a cost of $3,743.00 from Herff Jones.  To be paid from School activity funds.  Sole Source due to contract between competition sponsor and Herff Jones.

XVI.B.11. For SMS, 30 Chromebooks at a cost of $5,945.70 from CDW-G.  To be paid from ATSI (1003A) and Textbook funds.  Alternate quote Firefly $6,329.70.

XVI.B.12. For Various Schools, Access control gates at a cost of $9,806.00 from United Fence.  To be paid from MCOPS Grant.  Alternate quote Jefcoat $14,270.00.

XVI.B.13. For Technology, Edgenuity licenses at a cost of $13,617.20.  To be paid from district funds.

XVI.B.14. For Various Schools, Access Controls at a cost of $10,644.55 from Pro1.  To be paid from MCOPS Grant.  Alternate quote Alarm Central $15,782.20.

XVI.C. Approval of Accounts Payable Claims, Receipts and Disbursements

XVI.D. Donations

XVI.D.1. To OGHS Cheerleaders, $500.00 cash donation from anonymous donors.  To be used for state champion wall photo.

XVI.D.2. To OGHS Volleyball, $4,000.00 cash donation from Warrior Club.  To be used to purchase new net system.

XVI.D.3. To Baxterville Baseball, $350.00 cash donation from Baxterville Booster Club.  To be used for equipment.

XVI.E. Special Requests

XVI.E.1. OGP requests permission to use C Studio for 2020-2021 school pictures .

XVI.E.2. Longleaf requests permission to use Taylor Publishing Company d/b/a Balfour for 2020-2021 yearbooks.

XVI.E.3. PLE requests permission to use Taylor Publishing d/b/a Balfour as vendor for 2020-2021 yearbook and C Studio as vendor for school pictures for 2020-2021 school year.

XVI.E.4. OGUE requests permission to use C Studio as a vendor for the 2020-2021 yearbook.

XVI.E.5. OGUE requests permission to use C Studio for 2020-2021 school pictures.

XVI.E.6. District Facilities requests permission to haul off and dispose of modular unit at OGMS that cannot be used or repaired due to its condition.

XVI.E.7. SES requests permission to use C-Studio for 2020-2021 Fall and Spring pictures

XVI.E.8. PUE requests permission to outsource 2020-2021 yearbook to Goodwin Imaging.

XVI.E.9. Police Dept. requests approval to purchase 2007 Ford Crown Victoria from Lamar County Sheriff's Department for $1.00.

XVI.E.10. Business Office requests permission to refund monies paid for field trips that were deposited in school activity accounts to parents.

XVI.E.11. Business Office requests permission to advertise for proposals (RFP) for janitorial services

XVI.E.12. OGLE requests permission to use Goodwin Imaging for school pictures for 2020-2021 school year.

XVI.E.13. OGLE requests permission to use Goodwin Imaging as Yearbook vendor for 2020-2021.

XVI.E.14. OGHS requests permission to use CStudio for school pictures for 2020-2021 school year.

XVI.E.15. OGHS requests permission to outsource the yearbook for 2020-2021 school year.

XVII. Other

XVIII. Consider Executive Session

XVIII.A. Appraisals for Section 16-4N-14W

XIX. Enter Executive Session

XX. Exit Executive Session