April 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)
1. Regular Meeting - April 8, 2024
2. Special Called Meeting - April 12, 2024

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

VI. Old Business

VI.A. Adopt Policy and Policy Reviews for Section C and D

VII. New Business

VII.A. Superintendent Search Update

VII.B. Mitchell King, Superintendent
District-wide Updates

VII.C. Approve General Ledger and Financial Statement - March 2024

VII.D. ATSI Updates - April 2024

VII.E. Discipline Committee Decisions (JCCA)

VII.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.

VII.F.1. Approve Claim Docket for checks prepared on April 12, 2024, and April 19, 2024, reconciled by the Accounting Department. (DJ)

VII.F.2. Authorize acceptance of monetary donations totaling $15,500.00 to D'Iberville Middle School Robotics team from the following: VFW of MS, Taryn Pratt Flynt, Hardy Architect, Gulf Hydraulics, Benjamin Cowart, Keesler Federal Credit Union, John Korn Builders, Walters Enterprises, MG Prestige Homes, Puckett, Moran Hauling, Team Hot Rod, Pepe's Bosque Restaurant, Timco of Gulf Coast, Gulf Coast Mitsubishi, and Andrew Vaughn. (DFK)

VII.F.3. Authorize payment in the amount of $21,178.48 to Adams & Reese, Attorneys at Law, for professional services rendered in special education matters - File No. 003808-000004. (IDDF)

VII.F.4. Approve a request allowing students in the Harrison County Career and Technical Center TSA program to travel to Orlando, Florida, on June 26-30, 2024 to participate in the TSA National Conference. (JMA)

VII.F.5. Authorize Federal Programs to pay dual credit and advanced payment fees for high school students enrolled in classes during the fourth quarter of FY24, and eligible through Title IV. (IDGA)

VII.F.6. Approve affidavit for removal of property from the Central Office fixed asset inventory list for items that are broken beyond repair or outdated. (DM)

VII.F.7. Authorize contacting the Harrison County Board of Supervisors to seek assistance with culverts at West Harrison High School baseball field. (DFK)

VII.F.8. Authorize requesting use of the Woolmarket Community Center and waive frees for D'Iberville High School baseball banquet on May 8, 2024. (DBGA)

VII.F.9. Approve request to add 27516 McHenry Road, Saucier, MS to the list of school bus turnarounds. (at the Stone/Harrison line)

VII.F.10. Authorize to advertise sealed bid proposals for High School Laptop Project FY24.  The project will be funded with ESSER III funds. (DJED)

VII.F.11. Approve request allowing West Harrison High School cheer team to participate in the UCA camp, which will exceed over $5,000.00.  The cheerleaders pay the expenses for the camp. (FDGB)

VII.F.12. Authorize to advertise sealed bid proposals for track replacement projects at D'Iberville High School, West Harrison High School, and Harrison Central High School. (DJED)

VII.F.13. Approve request allowing West Harrison Middle School Literature Adventure Club to travel to Washington, D.C. during June 2024.  The cost will exceed $5,000.00.  The students and chaperons paid their own expenses. (JMA)

VII.F.14. Authorize payment in the amount of $22,614.40 to Associated Adjusters for the quarterly payment for 2023-2024.  A detailed list of claims is provided. (FDGB)

VII.F.15. Authorize to request the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) to waive the one (1) day of school, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, due to an emergency closing for inclement weather. 

VII.F.16. Authorize payment in the amount of $6,708.00, to Wynn Clark, School Board Attorney, for professional services rendered in specific cases and litigation.  Documentation is provided in attached files. (FDGB)

VII.F.17. Authorize acceptance of the donation from Coastal Tire & Auto for four (4) tires for the driver's education car at West Harrison High School. (DFK)

VII.F.18. Approve request allowing D'Iberville Police Department to use D'Iberville Elementary for ALERRT training on June 24-25, 2024. (DB)

VII.F.19. Approve request allowing D'Iberville Police Department and D'Iberville Fire Department to use the facilities at D'Iberville Elementary School to host their DARE and GREAT summer camps on July 15-19, 2024 and provide school buses for transportation. (DB)

VII.F.20. Approve request to extend homebound services for North Gulfport student #19959, Harrison Central High student #37178, and North Gulfport student #16420, due to medical condition. (IDDC)

VII.F.21. Authorize payment in the amount of $70,408.13 to Gulfport Police Department for School Resources Officers provided during January 1-March 31, 2024. (FDGB)

VII.F.22. Authorize payment in the amount of $5,379.33 to All-Phase Electric Supply for emergency repairs at Harrison Central High School field house. A transformer in the field house was damaged during severe weather on April 10, 2024. (FDGB)

VII.F.23. Authorize payment in the amount of $262,831.75 to Advantage Roofing & Construction of LA, Inc., for pay application #3 - HCSD West Harrison High School roof repair project. (FDGB)

VII.F.24. Authorize payment in the amount of $356,686.05 to Advantage Roofing & Construction of LA, Inc., for pay application #3 - HCSD D'Iberville High School roof repair project. (FDGB)

VII.F.25. Authorize payment in the amount of $61,858.00 to Phoenix Construction, LLC, for pay application #10 - HCSD Warehouse Improvement project. (FDGB)

VII.F.26. Authorize payment in the amount of $103,694.40 to Dan Hensarling, Inc., for pay application #3 - West Harrison Middle School baseball and softball concession project. (FDGB)

VII.F.27. Approve Amendment #1 to Brown, Mitchell & Alexander for additional information to be included in the ALTA survey for the Harrison County Development Commission re-route of the rail line project. (EBJ)

VII.F.28. Authorize payment in the amount of $1,500.00 to Mississippi Valuations, LLC, - Valbridge Property Advisors, for certified appraisal conducted to determine the annual rent of $4,444.00 for the Southern Communication Tower lease on the east side of County Farm Road. (EBJ)

VII.F.29. Authorize payment in the amount of $1,200.00 to Mississippi Valuations, LLC, for certified appraisal conducted to determine the annual rent amount of $1,746.00 for William Bennett lease. (EBJ)

VII.F.30. Approve request allowing West Harrison High School Art Club to travel to New Orleans, Louisiana, on April 26, 2024, for a field trip to the Audubon Aquarium and other landmarks in the city. (JMA)

VII.F.31. Bids for Academic Tracking Tool were opened on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. with bidders listed as follows: 
Instructure, Inc.      $4,97 per student
Please award the bid to Instructure, Inc., the sole bidder meeting specifications. A copy of the bid packet and supporting documents are on file in the Superintendent's office. (DJED)

VII.F.32. Bids for Online Instructional Services were opened and publicly read at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2024, with bidders listed as follows: 
Press4Kids, Inc.,
Purple Ruler, LLC
Imagine Learning
2Sigma School, Inc.
Please award the bid to Imagine Learning, the best bidder meeting specifications. The bid committee members are: Georgette Braselman, Kelly Fuller, Michelle Lawrence, and Dr. Natasha Williams. (DJED)

VII.F.33. Authorize to advertise bids for repairs and/or replacement of gymnasium floors at D'Iberville Middle School, Harrison Central High School, Bel-Aire Elementary, and Crossroads Elementary. (DJED)

VII.G. Approval of the following:

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

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

VII.G.3. Single Source (DJED)

VII.H. Appeal Case #068-08-1-2 (DHS)

VII.I. Appeal Case #276-33-2-1 (ALT/NGEMS)

VII.J. Appeal Case #642-16-2-1 (HCHS)

VII.K. Appeal Case #051-55-1-2 (HCHS)

VIII. Adjourn