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

1. BOARD MEMBERS NOT PRESENT: _________________________________
Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance

2. Adopt Order of Agenda

3. Superintendent's Report

3.A. SIG Update - Dr. Mack/Ms. Dawson

4. Mr. Brian Freeman must recuse himself.

Consent Agenda

4.A. FINANCIAL:

4.A.1. Docket of Claims:

4.A.1.a. Regular Docket Claim Numbers 132472 through 132599
Regular Docket Claim Numbers 132600 through 132789

4.A.1.b. Hand-Typed Checks Claim Numbers 132790 through 132795

4.B. MISCELLANEOUS:

4.B.1. Miscellaneous

4.B.1.a. Request permission for members of the Dixie attendance Center Beta Club to attend the Mississippi State Beta Convention on February 22-23, 2024.

4.B.1.b. Approve Policy changes DJD - Expense Reimbursements

4.B.1.c. Review Policy changes for - JR - Student Records, JRA - Student Directory, JRAA - Student Recruitment and Student Directory Information, and JRAB - Compliance with FERPA

4.B.1.d. SFAC Grace Notes and Rebel Choir

Description: Approve for South Forrest Attendance Center Grace Notes and Rebel Choir to go to Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg, TN on April 18-21, 2024 at no expense to the District.

4.B.1.e. 2024-2025 Teacher and Nurse Salary Scale

4.B.1.f. 2024-2025 Salary Supplement Schedule

4.B.1.g. A request to the Forrest County Board of Supervisors

4.B.2. PROPERTY REMOVAL AFFIDAVIT

4.B.2.a. County Office

4.B.2.a.1. CO (1)

4.B.2.a.2. CO (2)

4.B.2.a.3. CO (3)

4.B.2.a.4. CO (4)

4.B.2.a.5. CO (5)

4.B.2.a.6. CO (6)

4.B.2.b. Dixie Attendance Center

4.B.2.b.1. DX (1)

4.B.2.c. Earl Travillion Attendance Center

4.B.2.c.1. ETAC (1)

4.B.2.c.2. ETAC (2)

4.B.2.c.3. ETAC (3)

4.B.2.d. North Forrest Elementary

4.B.2.d.1. NFE (1)

4.B.2.d.2. NFE (2)

4.B.2.e. North Forrest High

4.B.2.e.1. NFH (1)

4.B.2.e.2. NFH (2)

4.B.2.e.3. NFH (3)

4.B.2.f. South Forrest Attendance Center

4.B.2.f.1. SFAC (1)

4.B.2.f.2. SFAC (2)

4.B.2.f.3. SFAC (3)

4.C. PERSONNEL:

4.C.1. Non-Certified Personnel Recommended:

4.C.1.a. CO - Shannon Yorahee -for the 2024-2025 school year plus salary increase of $5,350.00;

4.C.1.b. CO - 4 Non-Certified Administrators with a 3% salary increase for the 2024-2025 school year;

4.C.1.c. CO - Ms. Noel Anne Bennett

4.C.1.d. CO - Mr. Chris Wooten

4.C.1.e. ETAC - Ms. Sasha Edwards

4.C.1.f. NFH - Ms. Ma'Ryea Hakes - Position

4.C.1.g. SN - Ms. Iranda Porter

4.C.2. Certified Personnel Leaving:

4.C.2.a. CO - Ms. Maggie Anderson

4.C.2.b. DX - Ms. Amanda Hammonds

4.C.2.c. NFH - Mr. Laura Holifield

4.C.2.d. SFAC - Ms. Hannah Golden

4.C.3. Certified Personnel Recommended:

4.C.3.a. CO - 5 Certified Teachers for the 2024-2025 school year;

4.C.3.b. CO - Ms. Maggie Anderson - Position

4.C.3.c. CO - 14 Certified Administrators to receive a 3% salary increase for the 2024-2025 school year.

4.C.3.d. CO - Mr. Hunter Freeman

4.C.3.e. CO - Ms. Mirian Harrell for the 2024-2025 school year.

4.C.3.f. CO - Mr. Blair Lenoir - Position and Salary

Description: Mr. Lenoir will be the new principal at Rawls Springs Attendance Center. I would like to recommend him at a salary of $65,000.00 for 215 days for the 2024-2025 school year;

4.C.3.g. CO - Ms. Wendy Moore - Position and Salary

Description: Recommend increasing Ms. Wendy Moore's salary to $84,000.00 with 215 days for a larger number of students, and extracurricular activities. Ms. Moore is moving from Rawls Springs Attendance Center to South Forrest Attendance Center as principal;

4.C.3.h. Dixie Attendance Center 2024-2025 Certified Teachers

4.C.3.i. Earl Travillion Attendance Center 2024-2025 Certified Teachers

4.C.3.j. North Forrest Elementary 2024-2025 Certified Teachers

4.C.3.k. North Forrest High 2024-2025 Certified Teachers

4.C.3.l. Rawls Springs Attendance Center 2024-2025 Certified Teachers

4.C.3.m. South Forrest Attendance Center 2024-2025 Certified Teachers

4.C.3.n. SPED - 4 Certified Personnel for the 2024-2025 school year

5. Mr. Brian Freeman may return to the room.

16th Section

5.A. 16th Section Report

Description: Request to approve the 16th Section Report as presented;

5.B. Lease # 201220

Description: Request to advertise, receive, and open bids for a new agricultural lease # 201220 on Pitts Road;

5.C. Lease # 710764

Description: Request to advertise, receive and open bids for a new hunting/fishing lease # 710764. Bids will be opened at the March 2024 Board meeting;

5.D. Lease # 710779

Description: Request to advertise, receive and open bids for a new hunting/fishing lease # 710779. Bids to be opened at the March 2024 Board meeting;

5.E. Temporary Easement

Description: Recommendation for a temporary easement for Margret Howton to cross Mr. Lance Ware's 16th section land;

6. Financial

6.A. Bank Balances

Description: Approve bank balances for December 31, 2023, for the District and Foundation;

6.B. District Financials

Description: Approve Financials for the District for December 31, 2023;

6.C. Budget Amendments

Description: Approve the Budget Amendments for December 1 - 31, 2023;

6.D. Void Payroll Clearing Checks

Description: Request approval to void payroll clearing checks # 037158 & 037163 due to printing error;

6.E. Budget Amendment for North Forrest High

Description: Request to approve the Capital Project North Forrest High Building budget amendment;

6.F. Title IV - FY 23

Description: Request to approve the Title IV - FY23 Budget Amendment;

7. Miscellaneous

7.A. Minutes

Description: Approve January 18, 2024, Minutes for Board and Foundation;

7.B. Student Disciplinary Review # 20240205-01

Description: Recommend upholding the recommendation of the Forrest County School District Disciplinary Review Committee for Student Disciplinary Review # 20240205-01;

8. Public Participation

8.A. Ms. Sonyetta Clark

9. Consider Executive Session

10. Enter Executive Session

11. Leave Executive Session

12. Adjourn

13. FOR INFORMATION ONLY:

13.A. Monthly Workshop Compilation

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

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