January 22, 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. President Eric Simmons opens floor for nominations for 2024 President
President opens floor for 2024 Vice-President nominations
President opens floor for 2024 Executive Secretary nominations
Superintendent recommendation for General Architect
Superintendent recommendation for School Board Attorney
Superintendent designated as Purchasing Agent

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

VII. Old Business

VII.A. Chris Furrey, parent
Harrison Central High School

VIII. New Business

VIII.A. Frank Bordeaux, Cadence Insurance

VIII.B. Approve General Ledger and Financial Statements for December 2023

VIII.C. ATSI Updates for Harrison Central High and Bel-Aire Elementary

VIII.D. First Reading - Policy Review - Section A

VIII.E. Discipline Committee Decisions (JCCA)

VIII.F. 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.

VIII.F.1. Approve Claim Docket for checks prepared on December 21, 2023, January 5, 2024, January 11, 2024, and January 19, 2024, reconciled by the Accounting Department. (DJ)

VIII.F.2. Authorize payment in the amount of $300,853.60 to Dan Hensarling, Inc., for pay application #13 - West Harrison High School Field House project. (FDGB)

VIII.F.3. Authorize advertising bid proposals for professional development for administrators, instructional coaches, teachers, and teacher assistants. (DJED)

VIII.F.4. Authorize payment to Mississippi Valuations, LLC, in the amount of $750.00 for a certified appraisal conducted on a 1.2 acre tract of land located north of County Barn Road, and accept the fair market rent value determined by the appraisal. (16-7-11). (EBJ)

VIII.F.5. Approve a request allowing the organization of an agency account for West Harrison High School weight lifting and adopt the club's by-laws. (DIB)

VIII.F.6. Approve request to extend homebound services for Harrison Central High School student #1232 due to medical condition.  Documentation is provided. (IDDC)

VIII.F.7. Approve updated evaluation forms for non-certified staff for Policy GDI.

VIII.F.8. Approve request allowing Harrison Central High, D'Iberville High, and West Harrison High band programs to participate in the following out of state events: 
January 27, 2024 - Lakeshore High, Mandeville, LA (WHHS, DHS)
February 17, 2024 - E.D. White High, Thibodeaux, LA (WHHS, DHS)
February 23-25, 2024 - WGI Regional, Huntsville, AL (DHS)
March 2, 2024 - Dutchtown High, Geismar, LA (DHS, WHHS)
March 16, 2024 - Denham Springs High, Denham Springs, LA (DHS)
March 23-24, 2024 - Thibodeaux Civic Center, Thibodeaux, LA (DHS, WHHS)
April 9-14, 2024 - WGI World Guard Championships, Dayton, OH (HCHS)
April 16-21, 2024 - WGI World Drum & Winds Championship, Dayton, OH (HCHS
(JMA)

VIII.F.9. Approve affidavit for removal of property from the Maintenance Department's fixed asset inventory list for an item that is broken beyond repair. (DM)

VIII.F.10. Approve request allowing West Harrison High School golf team to travel to Mobile, Alabama on January 20, 2024, for a banquet at TOP Golf. (JMA)

VIII.F.11. Approve the 2023- 2024 Harrison County School District Professional Development Plan. (CK)

VIII.F.12. Authorize to advertise for a reverse auction bid for security cameras funded through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA).

VIII.F.13. Authorize payment in the amount of $74,749.18 to D'Iberville Police Department for School Resource Officers provided through December 31, 2023. (FDGB)

VIII.F.14. Authorize payment in the amount of $183,933.26 to Harrison County for School Resource Officers provided through first quarter of FY2023-2024. (FDGB)

VIII.F.15. Authorize acceptance of a monetary donation in the amount of $1,797.88 to the Child Nutrition Department to cover student meal debt at Woolmarket Elementary, and North Woolmarket Elementary and Middle School. (DFK)

VIII.F.16. Authorize Federal Programs to pay dual credit and advanced placement fees for high school students enrolled in classes during the 3rd quarter of FY24, and eligible, through Title IV, free and reduced meals. (IDGA)

VIII.F.17. Approve request allowing Gulfport Department of Leisure Services the use of facilities at Harrison Central Elementary, Three Rivers Elementary, and Bel-Aire Elementary for their annual summer camps.  Dates of operation are June 3 - July 19, 2024. (DB)

VIII.F.18. Approve request to extend home-bound services for Harrison Central High student #1410237, and North Woolmarket student #19314, due to medical condition.  Documentation is on file. (IDDC)

VIII.F.19. Authorize payment in the amount of $18,861.85, to Wynn Clark, Attorney at Law, School Board Attorney, for professional services rendered in specific cases and litigation.  Documentation provided in attached files. (FDGB)

VIII.F.20. Approved the request from Southeastern Realty MGT - Gulfport, LLC (SRMG) allowing extension to February 4, 2024. (EBJ)

VIII.F.21. Approve Dual Credit and Collegiate Academy Addendum with the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College for the FY24 Spring Semester. 

VIII.F.22. Authorize payment in the amount of $965,640.19 to J.W. Puckett & Co., Inc., for pay application #7 - Creekbend Stadium project. (FDGB)

VIII.F.23. Authorize payment in the amount of 17,756.25 to Associated Adjusters for the 2nd quarter payment of FY2023-2024 policy period. (FDGB)

VIII.F.24. Approve a request from the Harrison County Board of Supervisors to accept metal halide lights from Harrison Central High School softball/baseball fields, which are being replaced in the upgraded lighting project. 

VIII.F.25. Approve request of Superintendent Mitchell King, to waive one (1) school day, Tuesday, January 16, 2024, where schools were emergency closed due to weather conditions, and authorize payment to employees. (AFC).

VIII.F.26. Authorize payment in the amount of $70,704.53 to Gulfport Police Department for School Resource officers provided through December 31, 2023. (FDGB)

VIII.G. Approval of the following:

VIII.G.1. Personnel (GBD:GBQ)

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

VIII.G.3. Single Source (DJED)

VIII.H. Appeal Case #100-55-2-2 (ALT-WHHS)

VIII.I. Appeal Case #194-16-1-2 (ALT-HCHS)

VIII.J. Appeal Case #226-081-2 (ALT-DHS)

IX. Adjourn