July 10, 2023 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 - IHFC

VI.B. Adopt 2023-2024 Handbooks 
1. Faculty and Staff Handbook
2. Elementary Student Handbook (Grades K-6th)
3. Secondary Student Handbook ( Grades 7-12)
4. Transportation
5. Alternative School 
6. Gifted Education
7. Child Development Center

VII. New Business

VII.A. Jaclyn Turner, Harrison County Engineering Department
Debris Reduction Site

VII.B. Mr. Dyess, Allen Beverages

VII.C. First Reading - 2023-2024 District Parent and Family Engagement Policy

VII.D. 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.D.1. Approve Claim Docket for checks prepared on June 30, 2023, reconciled by the Accounting Department. (DJ)

VII.D.2. Authorize payment in the amount of $3,195.00 to Mississippi Valuations, LLC, for certified appraisal conducted on 16th Section Land located at Three Rivers and Creosote Roads, which includes three (3) parcels, and authorize to accept the fair market rent value. (EBJ)

VII.D.3. Approve the Mississippi Forestry Commission Annual Report that includes forest management activities conducted and planned management activities for FY2024. (EBJ)

VII.D.4. Authorize payment in the amount of $335,262.60 to Dan Hensarling Inc., for payment #7 - West Harrison High Field House project. (FDGB)

VII.D.5. Approve Memorandum of Understanding with the Harrison County Sheriff's Department for providing School Resource Officers during the 2023-2024 school year. (IDDF)

VII.D.6. Approve Memorandum of Understanding with the City of D'Iberville Police Department for providing School Resource Officers during the 2023-2024 school year. (IDDF)

VII.D.7. Approve Computer Use Agreement for the 2023-2024 school year. 

VII.D.8. Approve request assigning students previously assigned to the Behavior Modification or Alternative School program for vaping to the In-School Reassignment (ISR) program,beginning August 2023. Students will be required to complete the Catch My Breath program. (JCD)

VII.D.9. Approve a three-year agreement with Mississippi Municipal Service Company for Worker's Compensation Insurance Coverage beginning October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2026, and approve $526,675.30 for the 2023-2024 annual premium. (EG)

VII.D.10. Authorize payment in the amount of $108,509.00 to Phoenix Construction, LLC, for pay application #4A - HCSD Warehouse Improvements project. (FDGB)

VII.D.11. Authorize payment in the amount of $128,592.00 to Phoenix Construction, LLC, for pay application #4B - HCSD Warehouse Improvements project. (FDGB)

VII.D.12. Approve update on District Credit Card Program.  The district enrolled in the State of Mississippi Procurement Card Program in January 2020 after training from the MS Department of Finance and Administration. The use of district credit cards is governed by Section D, Policy Code DJI. 

VII.D.13. Authorize payment in the amount of $58,512.38 to Gulfport Police Department for School Resource Officers provided during April 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023. (IDDF)

VII.D.14. On Monday, June 26, 2023, the School Board approved the proposal from Cadence Insurance for the 2023-2024 General Liability and Student Accident with an annual premium of $565,119.00, and authorized Mitchell King, Superintendent of Education to continue to work with Cadence Insurance to negotiate additional coverage for the bus fleet.  Additional coverage was obtained and the premium cost is $572,991.00 annually. Documentation is attached detailing the coverage. (EG)

VII.D.15. * Approve request allowing West Harrison High School to drill additional floor holes for volleyball nets in the gymnasium for volleyball.  The booster club will pay for the project and no expenses for the school or district. 

VII.E. Approval of the following:

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

VII.E.2. Lowest Quote (DJED)

VII.F. Executive Session - Personnel ( 2 items )

VIII. Adjourn