March 9, 2026 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. Presentations:
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VII. Old Business
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VIII. New Business
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VIII.A. 2026-2027 Harrison Co. School District Handbooks - First Reading
Attachments:
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VIII.B. Annual Policy Review & Revisions — First Reading
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VIII.C. Superintendent Report — District Updates — NO ACTION
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VIII.D. Discipline Committee Decisions (JCCA)
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VIII.D.1. District Discipline Committee Decisions
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VIII.D.2. IEP - Discipline Committee Decisions
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VIII.E. 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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VIII.E.1. Approve Claim Docket for checks prepared and reconciled by the Accounting Department. (DJ)
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VIII.E.2. Authorize payment in the amount of $3,374.75 to Wynn E. Clark for professional services rendered through March 5, 2026. Specific cases are detailed in the document provided and on file. (FDGB)
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VIII.E.3. Authorize payment totaling $87,240.67 to Hardy and Associates/Architect, PLLC for professional services rendered on the following projects: (FDGB)
Inv.#: 4263 $65,925.17 - 024-054 DHS Warrior Stadium Reno. Inv.#: 4261 $20,910.50 - 023-033 Creekbend EMS Classroom Addition Inv.#: 4262 $405.00 - 024-047 Lyman ES Main Bld. Evaluation |
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VIII.E.4. Authorize payment in the amount of $141,515.80 to Dan Hensarling for pay application #13 — Creekbend Elementary & Middle School Classroom & Cafeteria Addition, Project No.: 023-033, for work completed through 2/28/2026. The project is one hundred percent (100%) complete less withheld retainage.
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VIII.E.5. Authorize payment in the amount of $343,257.80 to Dixon Contracting Group, LLC for pay application #6 — DHS Stadium Phase I, Project No:024-054, for work completed through 02/15/2026. Project is currently fifty-six percent (56%) complete, less withheld retainage.
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VIII.E.6. Authorize payment in the amount of $1,243,591.80 to Dan Hensarling, Inc. for pay application #4 — DHS Stadium Phase II, Project No:024-054, for work completed through 2/28/2026. The project is currently twenty-one percent (21%) complete, less withheld retainage.
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VIII.E.7. Authorize the transfer of interest earnings from the 16th Section Principal Fund $100,203.18 to the 16th Section Interest Fund for distribution of 16th Section transfers and payments totaling $3,307,985.54 for the 2025 calendar year as follows: (ABB)
Biloxi $58.91 Gulfport $1,147,531.55 Long Beach $24,759.21 Jackson County $6,015.86 Ocean Springs $1.71 Pass Christian $10,049.25 Stone County $120.89 Harrison County $2,119,448.16 |
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VIII.E.8. Authorize payment in the amount of $1,800.00 to Valbridge Property Advisors for a certified appraisal conducted on 16th Section Land, and accept fair market value. The property is located 16-7-11, RDJ Properties, d/b/a Maxem Health Urgent Care, 10556 Highway 49, Gulfport, MS 39503. (FDGB)
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VIII.E.9. Authorize payment in the amount of $3,900.00 to Collins and Null Appraisals Inc. for a certified appraisal conducted on 16th Section Land, and accept fair market value. The property is located 16-7-11, Digital Billboard Site Located on Landon Road, Gulfport, MS. (FDGB)
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VIII.E.10. Authorize requesting use of the Lyman Community Center from the City of Gulfport and waive rental fees for W.H.H.S. Band Banquet on May 9, 2026. (DBGA)
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VIII.E.11. Approve request to award quote #5 from the February 23, 2026, Board Agenda to Just in Time Tree and Lawn Service. After work on the project began, the originally selected vendor indicated that the project could not be completed at the quoted price after discovering that the sidewalk to be bored beneath was 24 inches thick, which required additional concrete removal. Both vendors were subsequently contacted and asked to submit revised quotes. Weems increased its bid by $2,500.00, while Just in Time Tree and lawn Service confirmed it would honor its original quoted price.
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VIII.E.12. Approve permission for the Office of Child Nutrition to advertise for Summer Meal Box Packages.
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VIII.E.13. Approve 2026 USDA Summer Feeding Program Sites planned for June 1, 2026 through July 17, 2026.
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VIII.E.14. Approve Federal Program funds to pay for FY26 Title IV — Spring Dual Credit Assessment Fees —1 Semester & 3rd Quarter for students that are eligible through Title IV. Attached is a list of names for each high school. (IDAG)
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VIII.E.15. Approve Memorandum of Understanding between the Mississippi Department of Education, Sarah Rollins (EIR) Educator in Residence Program (EIR) and HCSD SY 2026-27.
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VIII.E.16. Approve affidavit for removal of property from the fixed asset inventory list for Lyman Elementary School, Harrison Central Elementary School. These items are broken, beyond repair, outdated, stolen, or damaged. (DM)
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VIII.E.17. 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. A list of items is attached. (DM)
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VIII.E.18. Approve request allowing Creekbend Elementary and Middle School to host a Fun Run fundraiser through Booster Company to raise funds for the school. (DK)
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VIII.E.19. Approve out-of-state travel for Creekbend Elementary Middle School 2nd Grade field trip to travel to the Exploreum Science Center, Mobile, Alabama on March 18, 2026. Charter buses will be used for transportation. The museum cost and transportation cost will be funded by the 2nd grade teachers and students.(JMA)
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VIII.E.20. Approve request allowing Crossroads Elementary School 5th & 6th Grade Journey Students to travel to the Chemours Facility Pass Christian, and Marine Education Center, Ocean Springs, MS, for a field trip involving water related activities on March 17, 2026. (JMA)
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VIII.E.21. Approve out-of-state travel for NGEMS Cheerleaders to attend Emerald Nationals in Pensacola, FL, April 25 - April 26, 2026. Expense will be covered by parents, fundraisers, and business sponsorship. Transportation will be Harrison County School District buses. Hotel, competition fees, food vouchers may exceed $5,000 and will be paid out of activity funds.
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VIII.E.22. Approve out-of-state travel for DHS Dual Credit English Composition II travel to the World War II Museum in New Orleans, LA on March 23, 2026. The cost of the museum will be paid by students. HCSD buses will be used for transportation.
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VIII.E.23. Approve the request allowing the organization of an agency account and adopt the By-Laws for the following:
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VIII.E.24. Approve the FY 2027 Assurances Form for the MDE Carl D. Perkins 2026-2027 Basic Grant for HCCTC Family and Consumer Sciences Class at West Harrison High School.
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VIII.E.25. Approve HCCT Automotive Technology Program to donate a 2004 Toyota Camry to Home of Grace. In 2024 the program accepted the donation of two Nissan Pathfinders for student hands-on training. The 2004 Toyota Camry is no longer being used.
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VIII.F. Approval of the following:
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VIII.F.1. Personnel (GBD:GBQ)
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VIII.F.2. Lowest Quote, Contract Services, Professional Development and/or Travel (DJED)
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VIII.F.3. Single Source (DJED)
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VIII.G. Executive Session
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VIII.G.1. Student Appeals
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VIII.G.1.a. Student Appeal No.: 375-04-1-1 (DMS)
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VIII.G.1.b. Student Appeal No.: 093-06-1-2 (CBEM)
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VIII.G.1.c. Student Appeal No.: 153-33-3-2 (NGEM)
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VIII.G.2. Personnel - Due Process Hearing
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IX. Reminders
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X. Adjourn
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