February 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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2. Invocation
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3. Pledge
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4. Approve Consent Agenda Items
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5. Approve Consent Agenda
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6. Approve Agenda
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7. Minutes
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7.A. Approve January 12, 2026 Meeting Minutes
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8. Superintendent of Education
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8.A. Acknowledgements and Announcements
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8.A.1. East Central Attendance Center
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8.A.2. St. Martin Attendance Center
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8.A.3. Vancleave Attendance Center
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8.B. Public Comments
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8.C. f.y.i. Construction Update- Machado|Patano
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8.D. Financial Management
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8.D.1. Discuss January 2026 Monthly Financial Reports {MS 37-9-18}
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8.D.2. Approve Asset Disposal
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8.D.3. Accept EEF Asset Donation
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8.D.4. Approve Application for Voluntary Student Accident Insurance for 2026-2027 with Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company and Authorize First Agency to Bind Coverage
Description:
This is a renewal of voluntary coverage offered to parents/guardians of students during registration. The parents/guardians are responsible for any premiums as a result of enrollment. Coverage options and premiums remain unchanged from 2025-2026 school year.
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8.D.5. Approve Flood Insurance Policy Renewal
Description:
Annual renewal of flood insurance for St. Martin Transportation, SMHS, SMUE, and SMMS. There is a total increase of $926.53 primarily associated with the Excess Flood policy.
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8.D.6. Adopt No Protest Resolution for 3 Mil Note Issue
Description:
The No Protest Resolution officially confirms that the Jackson County School District followed all legal requirements for publishing its intent to borrow up to $25 million. Since no citizen petitions were filed by the deadline, the Board is now authorized to move forward with the 3-mill note to fund district-wide building projects.
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8.D.7. Accept Audit Proposal from Joel B Cunningham, CPA
Description:
Request approval to accept proposal and award 3 year contract to the lowest and best audit firm for financial audits for FY26, FY27, & FY28.
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8.D.8. Approve Prepaid Claims Docket
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8.D.9. Approve Open Claims Docket
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8.D.10. Discuss Proposed FY27 Budget Timeline
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8.E. Human Resources and Risk Management
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8.E.1. f.y.i. Workers Compensation
Description:
f.y.i. Workers Compensation Log updated to reflect January 2026.
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8.E.2. Approve Housing Teacher Program Agreement
Description:
Approve the Mississippi Department of Education's (MDE) housing teacher program loan agreement. This agreement has been reviewed by Mr. Pickett.
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8.E.3. Approve February Personnel Agenda
Description:
February 2026 Personnel Agenda
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8.E.4. Approve Breach of Contract
Description:
Approval for Breach of Contract
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8.F. Policies
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8.F.1. Present Policy GBBA: Professional Personnel Qualifications
Description:
Present Policy GBBA as a review item. No changes are suggested at this time.
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8.F.2. Present Policy GBC: Recruitment and Selection
Description:
Present Policy GBC as a review item. No changes are suggested at this time.
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8.F.3. Present Policy GBDB: Retired Teacher Employment
Description:
Present Policy GBDB as a review item. No changes are suggested at this time.
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8.F.4. Present Policy GBKAR: Professional Personnel Reduction in Force
Description:
Present Policy GBKAR as a review item. No changes are suggested at this time.
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8.F.5. Present Policy GBN: Professional Personnel Separation/Nonrenewal
Description:
Present Policy GBN as a review item. No changes are suggested at this time.
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8.F.6. Present Policy GBRC: Professional Personnel Work Load
Description:
Present Policy GBRC as a review item. No changes are suggested at this time.
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8.F.7. Present Policy GBRHC: Return to Work Policy
Description:
Present Policy GBRHC as a review item. No changes are suggested at this time.
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8.F.8. Present Policy GBRI: Absence from Duty
Description:
Present Policy GBRI as a review item. No changes are suggested at this time.
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8.F.9. Present Policy GBR: Sexual Harrassment
Description:
Present Policy GBR as a review item. No changes are suggested at this time.
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8.F.10. Present Policy GBRL: Drug Free Schools and Workplace
Description:
Present Policy GBRL as a review item. No changes are suggested at this time.
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8.F.11. Present Policy GBRM-2: Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy
Description:
Present Policy GBRM-2 as a review item. No changes are suggested at this time.
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8.F.12. Present Policy GCD: Classified Personnel Hiring
Description:
Present Policy GCD as a review item. No changes are suggested at this time.
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8.F.13. Present Policy GBRIA: Family and Medical Leave Act
Description:
Present Policy GBRIA as an update item. This update includes adding the term "medical" to the certification required in the FMLA certification process.
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8.F.14. Present Policy GFBN: Job Description: At-Risk Interventionist
Description:
Present Policy GFBN as an update item. This update includes: Qualifications, Reporting Structure, and the Duties and Responsibilities of this position.
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8.F.15. Approve Policy GABB: Staff/Student Non-fraternization
Description:
Approve Policy GABB as a review item. No changes are suggested at this time.
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8.F.16. Approve Policy GABBA: Social Media Websites
Description:
Approve Policy GABBA as a review item. No changes are suggested at this time.
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8.F.17. Approve Policy GADF: Donated Leave
Description:
Approve Policy GADF as an update item. This includes updated language clarifying "immediate family" in accordance with the Mississippi Code.
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8.F.18. Approve Policy GAE: Staff Complaints and Grievance
Description:
Approve Policy GAE as a review item. No changes are suggested at this time.
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8.F.19. Approve Policy GAEP: Grievance Procedures — Licensed Personnel Appraisal
Description:
Approve Policy GAEP as a review item. No changes are suggested at this time.
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8.F.20. Approve Policy GFAAAA: Job Description: Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction
Description:
Approve Policy GFAAAA as an update item. This update includes a correction to funding and clarifies lifting requirements for workers' compensation purposes.
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8.F.21. Approve Policy GFAAAB: Job Description: Assistant Superintendent of Support
Description:
Approve Policy GFAAAB as an update item. This update clarifies lifting requirements for workers' compensation purposes.
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8.F.22. Approve Policy GFAEJ: Job Description: Student and Technology Support Manager
Description:
Approve Policy GFAEJ as an update item. This update clarifies the lifting requirements of this position for workers' compensation purposes.
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8.F.23. Approve Policy GFAEQ: Job Description: Assistant Director of Educational Technology
Description:
Approve Policy GFAEQ as an update item. This update clarifies the lifting requirements of the position for workers' compensation purposes.
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8.F.24. Approve Policy GFAGB: Job Description: ACT Instructional Coach
Description:
Approve Policy GFAGB as an update item. These updates include corrections to job titles, clarifying the lifting requirements of the position, correction of the funding source, and a reduction of the terms of employment from 232 to 217 days.
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8.F.25. Approve Policy GFBE: Job Description: Transportation Supervisor
Description:
Approve Policy GFBE as an update item. This update clarifies the lifting requirements of this position.
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8.F.26. Approve Policy GFBHA: Job Description: HVAC Technician
Description:
Approve Policy GFBHA as a review item. No changes are suggested at this time.
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8.F.27. Approve Job Description Policy: Lead Teacher
Description:
Adopt this job description policy for the Lead Teacher position in our district. This policy includes the qualifications, duties and responsibilities, and the
terms of employment for this position. Once approved, MSBA will assign a Policy Code.
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8.G. Curriculum and Instruction
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8.G.1. Curriculum
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8.G.2. Special Education
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8.G.3. Student Services/Federal Programs
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8.G.3.A. f.y.i. Monthly School Improvement Board Reports for ATSI/TSI Schools: SMEE, SMUE, SMMS, SMHS, and ECMS
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8.G.4. Career and Technology
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8.G.4.A. Approve JCTC Request to Dispose of Perkins Inventory Equipment
Description:
Approve JCTC Request to Dispose of Perkins Inventory Equipment
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8.H. Operations and Support
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8.H.1. Operations
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8.H.1.A. Approve ECAC Certificate of Completion ECHS Reroof-Document G704
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8.H.1.B. Approve Bus Turnarounds
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8.H.2. Information Technology
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8.H.3. Food Services
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8.H.3.A. f.y.i. January 2026 Free and Reduced Percentages
Description:
f.y.i. January 2026 Free and Reduced Percentages
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8.H.3.B. f.y.i. January 2026 Average Daily Breakfast and Lunch Participation
Description:
f.y.i. January 2026 Average Daily Breakfast and Lunch Participation
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8.H.3.C. Approve Advertisement for 2026 SFSP Meal Boxes
Description:
Approve Advertisement for 2026 SFSP Meal Boxes.
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8.I. 16th Section Leases
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8.I.1. f.y.i. Past Due Leases
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8.I.2. Approve Request to Strike 2024 Taxes for 16th Section Parcel No. 01516020.003
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8.I.3. Approve Request to Utilize Building on 16th Section Property for Medical Office State Lease 21867
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8.I.4. Approve Request to Advertise for Expiring Hunting and Fishing Leases S16-T04S-R05W State Lease 20212, S16-T04S-R06W State Lease 18150, S16-T06S-R08W State Lease 14203
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8.J. Contracts and Agreements
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8.J.1. Approve SMHS ACT Workkeys Curriculum Agreement
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8.J.2. Approve SMUE Scuta Agreement
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8.J.3. Approve SMHS Agreement for Prom Security
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8.J.4. Approve - VHS Prom Rental 2026
Description:
VHS Prom - March 2026 Croatian American Cultural Center. (Same agreement the last three years).
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8.J.5. Approve VMS Renaissance Flocabulary Plus
Description:
An agreement between Renaissance and VMS for one year's service for Flocabulary Plus. Sept. 1, 2026 - Aug. 31, 2027.
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8.J.6. Approve VHS Yearbook Agreement with Jostens for the 2026-2027 School Year
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8.J.7. Approve Jackson County School District Out-of-District Student Transfers for 2025-2026
Description:
Approve students who live in other school districts, but whose parents work at Jackson County Schools, to attend school in our district for the 2025-2026 school year. Both districts approved the student transfer agreements earlier this school year for transfers to be allowed.
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8.J.8. Approve SMHS Ocean Springs Civic Center Rental Agreement for Prom
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8.J.9. Approve ECHS Softball Matching Grant
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8.J.10. Approve MOU Between JCSD and Precision Behavioral and Medical Group, LLC
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8.K. Fundraisers and Donations
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8.K.1. Approve SMAC Fundraiser for Track And Field
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8.K.2. Approve ECHS Robotics Fundraiser Authorization—EC's Got Talent
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8.K.3. Approve SMUE Fundraiser for PE
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8.K.4. Approve ECUE PTO Fundraiser Authorization—Little Caesar's Kits
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8.K.5. Approve ECHS TSA Fundraiser Authorization-Valentine Flower Sale
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8.K.6. Approve Fundraiser Authorization for FabLab at Ocean Springs, MS Spring Art Festival
Description:
Approve Fundraiser Authorization for FabLab at Ocean Springs, MS Spring Art Festival
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8.K.7. Approve ECHS Baseball Fundraiser Authorization—Chevron Donation
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8.K.8. Approve Father-Daughter Dance Fundraiser for VHS Student Council
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8.L. Travel Request
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8.L.1. Approve SMAC Travel Request for TSA State Conference/Competition
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8.L.2. Approve SMAC Travel Request for Robotics Vex V5 State Competition
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8.L.3. Approve SMAC Travel Request for Senior Trip
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8.L.4. Approve SMAC Travel Request for Girls/Boys Bowling State Meet
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8.L.5. Approve SMAC Travel Request For HOSA State Conference Student Competition
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8.L.6. Approve Travel Request for Special Education to Attend Breaking Barriers Conference 2026
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8.L.7. Approve Travel Request for Technology to Attend Mississippi Mastery in Action Conference
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8.L.8. Approve Request for JCTC to Attend SkillsUSA State Competition
Description:
Approve Request for JCTC to Attend SkillsUSA State Competition
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8.L.9. Approve SMAC Travel Request for Senior Trip to Universal Studios
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8.L.10. Approve SMMS Travel Request For NTI Regional Session 3(South)
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8.L.11. Approve SMEE Travel Request for AIM Pathways to Proficient Reading
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8.L.12. Approve SMEE Travel Request for AIM Pathways to Literacy Leadership
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8.L.13. Approve ECHS Travel Request-TSA State Competition
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8.L.14. Approve Child Nutrition to Attend MDE 2026 Summer Feeding Training
Description:
Approve Child Nutrition to attend MDE 2026 Summer Feeding Training.
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8.L.15. Approve Travel Request for Superintendent to Attend MSBA 54th Annual Conference Lighthouse Luncheon
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8.L.16. Approve Travel Request for ECHS to Attend TSA State Competition
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8.M. f.y.i. Superintendent Update
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8.N. Closed Session
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8.O. Executive Session
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8.O.1. Student Discipline
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8.O.2. Legal/Personnel Matters
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