April 20, 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)
03/23/2026 Special Called Meeting School Board Minutes 03/23/2026 Regular Meeting School Board Minutes |
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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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VII.A. 2026-2027 Harrison Co. School District Handbooks - Second Reading
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VIII. New Business
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VIII.A. Approve General Ledger and Financial Statement:
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VIII.B. Frank Bordeaux, Coast Gov Pro - Property Insurance Renewal
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VIII.C. 2026-2027 Harrison County School District Handbooks - First Reading
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VIII.D. Annual Policy Review & Revisions — First Reading
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VIII.E. FY 2026 Approval of School Improvement Plan & Budget
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VIII.F. Superintendent Report — District Updates — NO ACTION
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VIII.G. Discipline
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VIII.G.1. Discipline Committee Decisions (JCCA)
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VIII.G.2. IEP - Discipline Committee Decisions
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VIII.H. 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.H.1. Approve Claim Docket for checks prepared and reconciled by the Accounting Department. (DJ)
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VIII.H.2. Approve Change Order #1 for Creekbend Elementary & Middle School Classroom & Cafeteria Addition, Project No.: 023-033 for Allowances and change order reconciliation in the amount of $3,473.00 credit. See attached The project is one hundred percent (100%) complete less withheld retainage.
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VIII.H.3. Authorize payment in the amount of $1,651,647.20 to Dan Hensarling, Inc. for pay application #5 — DHS Stadium Phase II, Project No:024-054, for work completed through 3/31/2026. The project is currently thirty-four percent (34%) complete, less withheld retainage.
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VIII.H.4. Authorize payment in the amount of $243,000.00 to Singer H&R for pay application #1 — Kitchen - Creekbend Elementary & Middles School, Project No:023-033, for work completed through 2/26/2026. The project is currently one-hundred percent (100%) complete.
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VIII.H.5. Approve request to contract geo-technical services with the lowest quote for Cafeteria expansion at d'Iberville High School, as recommended by Marty Hardy, Architect.
W. Geotechnical Engineering $8,145.00 Southern Earth Sciences $10,420.00 BHATE $16,700.00 |
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VIII.H.6. Authorize payment in the amount of $3,660.75 to Wynn E. Clark for professional services rendered through April 16, 2026. Specific cases are detailed in the document provided and on file. (FDGB)
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VIII.H.7. Authorize payment in the amount of $89,298.42 to D'Iberville Police Department for School Resource Officers for: (FDGB)
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VIII.H.8. Authorize payment in the amount of $64,247.12 to Gulfport Police Department for School Resource Officers for: (FDGB)
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VIII.H.9. Authorize payment in the amount of $359,229.00 to Harrison County for School Resource Officers for: (FDGB)
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VIII.H.10. Authorize payment in the amount of $2,889.00 to Collins and Null Appraisals Inc. for amended 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.H.11. Approve Harrison County School District acceptance of a $1,000.00 for advertising county resources where the Harrison County Board of Supervisors will be recognized as a sponsor in support of the School District Employee Retirement Celebration. (DFK)
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VIII.H.12. Approve 2026-27 ASL interpreters pay scale.
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VIII.H.13. Approve job description for:
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VIII.H.14. Approve Federal Program funds to pay for FY26 Title IV — Spring Dual Credit Assessment Fees —4rd 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.H.15. Approve permission to advertise for a public hearing on the Proposed Budget FY2027.
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VIII.H.16. Approve permission to Advertise Request for Quotes on Central Bidding for the district and/or schools to purchase:
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VIII.H.17. Approve request honoring bids for year two of three, as specified in the bid documentation and contract. The original bid allowed up to a three-year contract and auditors requested Board approval each fiscal year. (DJED)
Kelly Services Renaissance Instructure Renaissance Literacy Resources, LLC Imagine Learning LLC IXL Curriculum Associates |
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VIII.H.18. Award bid for Summer Meal Box Packages. Sealed bids were opened on April 13, 2026. Award bid for a 7-Day Meal Kit in the amount of $35.00 each to Optimum Foods, the lowest bidder, meeting specifications.
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VIII.H.19. Award bid for 26.27-06 ACT Curriculum bid. Sealed bids were opened on April 15, 2026. Award bid to MasteryPrep, the lowest bidder and best product, meeting specifications.
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VIII.H.20. Accept the recommendation of the evaluation committee's recommendation to reject all bids for RFP 26.27-07: Online Literature Selections and Assessment. After a comprehensive review of the only proposal submitted, the committee determined that the submission did not fully align with the district's instructional requirements/minimum specifications.
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VIII.H.21. Approve 2026 Mutual Aid Agreement with Specialized Treatment Facility (STF) for HCSD to loan STF two (2) school buses to transport residents and staff in the event of an evacuation. STF will provide licensed bus drivers.
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VIII.H.22. Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) SY 2026-2027 for: (IDDF)
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VIII.H.23. Approve FY 27 Equitable Service MOU for Private Schools.
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VIII.H.24. Approve request from Coast Electric Power Association to use River Oaks Elementary School as a staging area during the 2026 storm season.
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VIII.H.25. Approve affidavit for removal of property from the fixed asset inventory list for West Harrison Middle School, North Woolmarket Elementary School, Harrison Central Elementary Cafeteria, Central Office, North Gulfport Elementary Middle School, and Lizana Elementary School. These items are broken, beyond repair, outdated, stolen, or damaged. (DM)
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VIII.H.26. 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.H.27. Approve Three Rivers Elementary School to accept donation of materials to build a Lean-To Structure on the playground. The value of the donation may exceed $500.00. (DFK)
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VIII.H.28. Approve out-of-state travel for HCCTC TSA to travel to Washington DC for National competition June 21-26, 2026. Cost for the trips will exceed $5,000 and will be paid out of Carl Perkins funds for first place winners & club funds for the remaining students.
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VIII.H.29. Approve HCCTC to accept a donation from HHS Government, LLC for $1,000.00. (DFK)
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VIII.H.30. Approve out-of-state travel for DMS Beta Club to travel to Nashville, TN for 6th grade math state convention, June 23 - 25, 2026
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VIII.H.31. Approve out-of-state travel for DMS Robotics to travel to Jersey City, New Jersey to compete in American Robotics Invitational on June 4-9, 2026. Students will fly to Jersey City, NJ. If funding is available vans will be rented for transportation while in town; otherwise, parents will be responsible for transportation in town. Cost will exceed $5,000.00
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VIII.H.32. Authorize DMS Robotics to accept a donation for a 5 night stay in Gatlinburg, TN to raffle and raise funds for DMS Robotics. Donated by Penny and Larry Rodrigue. The value of this donation exceeds $500.00. (DFK)
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VIII.H.33. Approve out-of-state travel for CBEMS Cheerleaders to travel to Foley, AL for UCA Cheer Camp June 18 - 21, 2026. Cost for the trip will exceed $5,000 and will be paid out of cheerleading activity fund. Transportation will be provided by parents in their personal vehicles.
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VIII.H.34. Approve out-of-state travel for WHHS Art Club to travel to the New Orleans Museum of Art in New Orleans, LA on April 24, 2026. Transportation will by HCSD school buses.
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VIII.H.35. Approve HCHS Seniors to attend a field trip to Margaritaville, Biloxi, MS on April 28th, 2026. The cost will not exceed more than $15,000.00, with monies contributed solely by the students with no expense from these school.
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VIII.H.36. Approve a request allowing the organization of an agency account and adopt the by-laws for the following Club/Activities/Sports at West Harrison High School:
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VIII.H.37. Authorize extending homebound services for students due to medical condition, as follows: (IDDC)
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VIII.H.38. Approve parent request for Student I.D. #: 001660700 to remain at NGEMS and complete 7th and 8th grade.
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VIII.I. Approval of the following:
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VIII.I.1. Personnel (GBD:GBQ)
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VIII.I.2. Lowest Quote, Contract Services, Professional Development and/or Travel (DJED)
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VIII.I.3. Single Source (DJED)
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VIII.J. Executive Session
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VIII.J.1. Student Appeals
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VIII.J.1.a. Student Appeal No.: 330-16-2-2 (ALT./HCHS)
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VIII.J.1.b. Student Appeal No.: 149-03-2-2 (DES)
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VIII.J.1.c. Student Appeal #: 222-08-2-1 (D.H.S.)
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VIII.J.2. Litigation/Potential Litigation
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IX. Reminders
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X. Adjourn
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