September 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. Call to Order
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II. Items to be added:
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III. Approve Agenda (BCBH)
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IV. Approve Minutes (BCBH)
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V. Public Comments (sign-ins) (BCAF)
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VI. Old Business
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VI.A. Policy Updates -Second Reading and Recommendation Adoption
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VII. New Business
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VII.A. 2025-26 Harrison County Child Development Center Handbook - First Reading
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VII.B. Annual Policy Review & Revisions-First Reading
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VII.C. Policy Updates - First Reading
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VII.D. Superintendent's Report - No Action Required
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VII.E. Discipline Committee Decisions (JCCA)
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VII.F. 2026 MSBA School Board Legislative Survey
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VII.G. 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. |
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VII.G.1. Approve Claim Docket for checks prepared and reconciled by the Accounting Department. (DJ)
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VII.G.2. Authorize payment in the amount of $6,236.74 to Wynn E. Clark for professional services rendered through September 4, 2025. Specific cases are detailed in the document provided and on file. (FDGB)
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VII.G.3. Authorize payment in the amount of $12,173.00 to Adams & Reese for professional services rendered through July 2025. Specific cases are detailed in the document provided and on file. (FDGB)
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VII.G.4. Authorize payment in the amount of $529,244.05 to Dan Hensarling for pay application #7 - Creekbend Elementary & Middle School Classroom & Cafeteria Addition, Project No:023-033, for work completed through 08/31/2025, (57% complete) less withheld retainage. (FDGB).
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VII.G.5. Approve the 2025- 2026 Harrison County School District Professional Development Plan. (CK)
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VII.G.6. Approve the 2025-26 District English Learner Plan as prepared by Melissa Garrison, Federal Programs Director.
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VII.G.7. Authorize William Bentz, to coordinate with the City of D'Iberville, to waive permitting fees for the renovation of Warrior Stadium.
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VII.G.8. Authorize Dr. Weaver, Assistant Superintendent, to coordinate with the Harrison County Board of Supervisors to repave the parking lot at the Harrison County School District Curriculum & Special Services Center. The school district will be responsible for all expenses related to the repaving. (DBGA)
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VII.G.9. Authorize Dr. Weaver, Assistant Superintendent, to coordinate with the Harrison County Board of Supervisors regarding the replacement of several roadway campus signs throughout the district. The school district will pay for the signs. (DBGA)
10 – Stop signs 6 – Do Not Enter signs 7 – One-Way signs 23 – Poles to hang the signs |
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VII.G.10. Award Bid for the Sale & Removal of Portable Buildings at Lyman Elementary School to the lowest bidder meeting specifications, TRA Mobile Home Services. A copy of all bids and the tabulation are on file in the Superintendent's office. (DJED)
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VII.G.11. Approve permission to advertise a bid for Virtual interpreters of American Sign Language for 4 students who have hearing impairment or are deaf.
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VII.G.12. Authorize payment to MS Forestry Services for professional services rendered as follows: (DJ)
Section 16, T5S, R10W $1,080.00 Boundary Line Maintenance Section 16, T6S, R 10W $1,080.00 Boundary Line Maintenance Total Amount Due: $2,160.00 |
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VII.G.13. Approve Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreement between 16th Section Land Lessee Magnolia Capital Holdings, LLC, 15096 Creosote Road, Gulfport, MS, and Catalyst Learning, LLC.
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VII.G.14. Approve updated 2025-2026 Memorandum of Understanding with Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College - Dual Credit and Collegiate Academy Addendum. (IDDF)
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VII.G.15. Authorize proposed Competitive grant application for all eligible HCSD schools to participate in the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program - Annual Award Total$751,488 for 17 schools. Lists of schools attached. (DFF)
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VII.G.16. Approve Federal Program funds to pay for FY26 Title IV - Fall Dual Credit Assessment Fees - 1st Quarter for students that are eligible through Title IV. Attached is a list of names for each high school. (IDAG)
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VII.G.17. Approve permission to award stipend for up to 7 teachers to facilitate parent/family engagement meetings at West Wortham throughout the school year. Stipends would be an estimated $300 per facilitator and come from the school's Title I funds.
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VII.G.18. Approve affidavits for removal of property from the fixed asset inventory list for the H.C.C.T.C, for items that are broken beyond repair, lost, or stolen. (DM)
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VII.G.19. Approve affidavit for removal of property from the fixed asset inventory list for Bel-Aire Elementary, Child Development Center, Central Office - Boardroom, Creekbend-Bookkeepers Office, D'Iberville Elementary School Cafeteria, D'Iberville Middle School, D'Iberville High School, Harrison Central High School, Lizana Elementary School, Lyman Elementary School, Maintenance, North Gulfport Middle School Cafeteria, Orange Grove Elementary School, River Oaks Elementary School, Transporation, Warehouse - Cage, Warehouse Child Nutrition, West Harrison High School. These items are broken, beyond repair, outdated, stolen, or damaged. (DM)
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VII.G.20. Approve request to reactivate Capital Assets. In a review of the fixed asset inventory, we found several items that have been disposed of in our Capital Asset system that are still active in the district. List of items are attached. (DM)
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VII.G.21. Authorize extending home bound services for students due to medical condition, as follows: (IDDC)
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VII.G.22. Approve request allowing the organization of Creekbend Elementary & Middle School PTA and adopt the bylaws.
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VII.G.23. Approve a request allowing the organization of an agency account and adopt the by-laws for the following Club/Activities/Sports at Creekbend Middle School :
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VII.G.24. Authorize D'Iberville High School to accept a donation from Keesler Federal Credit Union in the amount of $1,000.00 for professional development lunch. (DFK)
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VII.G.25. Authorize D'Iberville High to accept a donation from D'Iberville Football Booster Club in the amount of $5,000.00 for D.H.S. Football inflatable tunnel. (DFK)
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VII.G.26. Approve the donation and construction of a new playground pavilion for Lyman Elementary School. All necessary materials and labor will be donated by parent, Mr. Christopher Flynn. (DFK)
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VII.G.27. Approve D'Iberville High School girls Soccer Booster Club Bylaws.
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VII.G.28. Approve a request allowing the organization of an agency account and adopt the by-laws for West Harrison Middle School Track Team.
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VII.G.29. Approve out-of-state travel for the West Wortham Middle School Adventure club to travel to Philadelphia, PA; Hershey, PA; Lancaster, PA, and Washington, D.C., June 2026. The cost of the trip will be raised through fundraisers and the guardian of the student will be responsible for any costs not fundraised by their student. The cost of the trip will exceed $5,000.00. Any payment over $5,000.00 must be School Board approved for audit purposes. (JMA)
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VII.G.30. Approve out-of-state travel for the W.H.H.S. Cheerleaders to travel to Orlando, FL., 01/28/2026 - 02/02/2026 (dates are subject to change), to participate in the nationwide competition hosted by UCA. Travel will be by charter bus. The cost of the trip will be covered by the cheerleaders and their families through monthly payments, business sponsorship, and team fundraising efforts. The cost of the trip will exceed $5,000.00. Any payment over $5,000.00 must be School Board approved for audit purposes. (JMA)
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VII.G.31. Approve out-of-state travel for West Harrison High School Rho Kappa Organization to travel to the World War II Museum in New Orleans, LA on October 17, 2025. Transportation will be by HCSD bus.
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VII.G.32. Approve the request allowing the organization of an agency account and approval of the following by-laws for the West Harrison High School organization/clubs:
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VII.G.33. Approve out-of-state travel for H.C.H.S. Girls Basketball team to travel to Baton Rouge, LA, on September 23, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. to attend LSU open practice. Harrison County School Bus will be needed for transportation. All costs will be covered by the members of the team or the team's agency account.
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VII.G.34. Approve out-of-state travel for Harrison Central Boys Basketball to travel to Mobile, AL for a Christmas basketball tournament at Mobile University and Spring Hill College on 12/27/2025, 12/29/2025, 12/30/2025. The team will travel back and forth each day.
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VII.G.35. Approve updated Harrison Central High School 2025-2026 EmpowerHer Constitution and Bylaws.
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VII.G.36. Approve the request allowing the organization of an agency account and approval of the following documents for the Harrison Central High School Rebel Players and International Thespian Honor Society Troupe 2766 school organization/clubs:
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VII.G.37. Approve transfer request for the 2025-2026 school year for the following HCSD Students transferring into other districts. Student Transfers from HCSD to the following school districts are attached:
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VII.G.38. Approve transfer request for the 2025-2026 school year for the out-of-district students. Lists of Transfer Students INTO Harrison County School District from the following Districts are attached:
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VII.G.39. *Authorize permission to advertise for sealed bid proposals for Phase II for the renovation of D’Iberville High School Warrior Stadium.
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VII.G.40. *Approve out-of-state travel for West Harrison High School Winter Color Guard to travel to Bob Jones High School in Madison, AL to participate in a competition on February 13-15, 2026. Transportation will be by HCSD bus.
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VII.G.41. *Approve an expenditure of up to $50,000.00 to relocate and set up the D.H.S. Booster Club trailer from Warrior Stadium to another location within the district for potential use as a classroom. Quotes are being requested; however, the move may need to occur prior to the next board meeting due to Phase I construction at Warrior Stadium.
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VII.G.42. *Approve revised job description for Hearing Interpreter (ASL Interpreter).
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VII.H. Approval of the following:
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VII.H.1. Personnel (GBD:GBQ)
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VII.H.2. Lowest Quote, Contract Services, Professional Development and/or Travel (DJED)
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VII.I. Executive Session
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VII.I.1. Student Appeals
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VII.I.2. Student Appeal: 453-16-2-2 (ALT/HCHS)
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VIII. Reminders
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IX. Adjourn
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