May 6, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. Items to be added:

III. Approve Agenda (BCBH)

IV. Approve Minutes (BCBH)
Special Called Meeting - April 22, 2024, 9:00 a.m.
Special Called Meeting - April 22, 2024, 4:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting - April 22, 2024, 5:30 p.m.
Special Called Meeting - May 3, 2024, 1:00 p.m.

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

VI. Old Business

VI.A. Superintendent Search - Announce Superintendent of Education

VII. New Business

VII.A. Policy and Policy Reviews - Section E and F

VII.B. Discipline Committee Decisions (JCCA)

VII.C. Consent Agenda Items
The items listed below are consent agenda items, which may be approved by action of the Board. It is noted that any item may be removed from the consent agenda for separate action or discussion by the Board. An asterisk (*) denotes an item added to the agenda after the original release on Friday.

VII.C.1. Approve Claim Docket for checks prepared on April 26, 2024, and May 3, 2024, reconciled by the Accounting Department. (DJ)

VII.C.2. Approve request allowing Harrison Central High School volleyball team to travel to Saraland, Alabama, on August 24, 2024, to participate in the "Battle in the Swamp" junior varsity tournament. (JMA)

VII.C.3. Approve request allowing D'Iberville High School cheerleaders permission to attend the UCA summer camp at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, MS, which will exceed $5,000.00.  The camp costs are paid by the cheerleaders. (JMA)

VII.C.4. Approve request allowing D'Iberville High School cheerleaders permission to travel to Orlando, Florida, in February 2025, to participate in the UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship competition. The costs will exceed $5,000.00 and will be paid by the cheerleaders. (JMA)

VII.C.5. Approve request to extend homebound instruction for Harrison Central High student #37481 and #1425359, West Harrison High student #40381, Creekbend student #15734, North Gulfport student #4135, and North Gulfport student #13554, due to medical condition.  Documentation is provided and on file. (IDDC)

VII.C.6. Authorize contacting the Harrison County Board of Supervisors to borrow folding chairs for West Harrison High School graduation rehearsal on May 16-17, 2024. (DFK)

VII.C.7. Authorize to advertise sealed bid proposals for Social and Emotional Learning Curriculum for the Special Education Department. (DJED)

VII.C.8. Approve request allowing D'Iberville High School tennis team to take a field trip to Top Golf in Mobile, Alabama. (JMA)

VII.C.9. Acknowledge receipt of approval from the Mississippi Department of Education to waive the day missed due to inclement weather on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, MS Code 37-13-63, 37-13-64. (AFC)

VII.C.10. Authorize payment in the amount of $48,146.00 to Advantage Roofing & Construction of LA, Inc., for pay application #2 - HCSD West Harrison High roof repair project. (FDGB)

VII.C.11. Authorize payment in the amount of $318,566.35 to Dan Hensarling, Inc., for pay application #4 - West Harrison High School Classrooms Addition project. (FDGB)

VII.C.12. Authorize payment in the amount of $347,006.50 to Dan Hensarling, Inc., for pay application #4 - West Harrison Middle School Baseball and Softball Concessions project. (FDGB)

VII.C.13. Approve Memorandum of Understanding with MSU Extension Head Start - Early Head Start Programs for the 2023-2024 school year (current school year) for the Special Education Department. (IDDF)

VII.C.14. Approve Agreement for Student Placement and Services with CARES Center, Inc., dba Canopy Children's Solutions for the 2024-2025 school year for the Special Education Department. (IDDF)

VII.C.15. Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Gulf Oaks to provide services for the Special Education Department during the 2024-2025 school year. (IDDF)

VII.C.16. Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Mississippi University of Women to provide services for the Special Education Department during the 2024-2025 school year. (IDDF)

VII.C.17. Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Pine Belt Mental Health Resources to provide services for the Special Education Department during the 2024-2025 school year. (IDDF)

VII.C.18. Approve affidavits for removal of property from the fixed asset inventory list for items that are broken beyond repair and/or antiquated. (DM)

VII.C.19. Authorize to advertise the Public Hearing for the 2024-2025 (FY25) Budget Hearing on Monday, June 17, 2024, and Monday, June 24, 2024. (DDC)

VII.C.20. Authorized Federal Program to pay dual credit and advance placement course fees for high school students enrolled in classes during the 4th quarter, 2nd semester of FY24, and eligible through Title IV. (IDGA)

VII.C.21. Authorize payment in the amount of $10,809.93 to Wynn Clark, Attorney at Law, School Board Attorney, for professional services rendered through May 3, 2024.  Specific cases are detailed in the document provided and on file. (FDGB)

VII.D. Approval of the following:

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

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

VII.D.3. Single Source (DJED)

VII.E. Executive Session - Personnel - Child Nutrition

VII.F. Executive Session - Potential Litigation

VII.G. Executive Session - Potential Litigation

VII.H. Executive Session - Appeal Graduation Policy (WHHS) Student #29870

VII.I. Appeal Case #410-06-2-2 (DES/CBEMS)

VII.J. Appeal Case #669-33-2-2 (NGEMS)

VII.K. Appeal Case #065-33-2-2 (NGEMS)

VII.L. Appeal Case #650-54-1-1 - Hayes Johnson, Attorney at Law

VII.M. Executive Session - Litigation, Wynn Clark, School Board Attorney

VIII. Adjourn