May 18, 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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VII.A. Annual Policy Review & Revisions — Second Reading and Recommendation Adoption
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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. Thomas & Theresa Murray - 16th Section Land Lease - 16-7S-12W - Southeast Corner of County Farm and Landon Road Request for Approval of Subleases between:
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VIII.C. Policy Review & Revisions — First Reading
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VIII.D. Superintendent Report — District Updates — NO ACTION
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VIII.E. Discipline (JCCA)
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VIII.E.1. Discipline Committee Decisions (JCCA)
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VIII.E.2. *Approve the graduation recommendations of William Bentz, Superintendent and Dr. Laretta Marks, Assistant Superintendent for Alternative School Seniors as presented in the attached list.
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VIII.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. |
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VIII.F.1. Approve Claim Docket for checks prepared and reconciled by the Accounting Department. (DJ)
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VIII.F.2. Authorize payment in the amount of $1,150,357.85 to Dan Hensarling, Inc. for pay application #6 — DHS Stadium Phase II, Project No:024-054, for work completed through 4/30/2026. The project is currently forty-three percent (43%) complete, less withheld retainage.
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VIII.F.3. Authorize payment totaling $122,917.78 to Hardy and Associates/Architect, PLLC for professional services rendered on the following projects: (FDGB)
Inv.#: 4303 $20,910.50 - 023-033 Creekbend EMS Classroom Addition Inv.#: 4304 $56,507.28 - 024-054 DHS Warrior Stadium Reno. Inv.#: 4305 $45,500.00 - 0025-051 DHS Cafeteria Addition |
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VIII.F.4. Authorize payment in the amount of $9,599.80 to Wynn E. Clark for professional services rendered through May 14, 2026 . Specific cases are detailed in the document provided and on file. (FDGB)
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VIII.F.5. Authorize payment in the amount of $10,007.67 to Adams & Reese for professional services rendered through March 2026. Specific cases are detailed in the document provided and on file. (FDGB)
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VIII.F.6. *Authorize payment in the amount $832.50, Currie Johnson & Myers, P.A. for professional services rendered through April 26, 2026. Specific cases are detailed in the document provided and on file. (FDGB)
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VIII.F.7. Authorize payment in the amount of $32,852.70 to Associated Adjusters (Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, LLC) for professional services for the 3rd quarter (Jan - Apr.) of the 2025-2026 policy period. Detailed documentation attached an on file. (FDGB)
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VIII.F.8. Approve AccelerateMS Career Coach Program Administered by Southern MS Planning & Development District (SMPDD) Memorandum of Understanding (SMPDD).
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VIII.F.9. Approve Mississippi University for Women (MUW) Memorandum of Understanding MOU, for directed teaching and other internship and practicum sites for undergraduates and graduate students enrolled at MUW.
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VIII.F.10. Approve the request to rescind the MHS Mobile Dental Services MOU previously approved on May 4, 2026, to allow the district the opportunity to consider local partnerships and determine the most beneficial arrangement moving forward.
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VIII.F.11. Approve request to allow Mississippi Association of Coaches to use a school bus from May 26, 2026, through May 29, 2026, to transport students during the ALL-STAR Softball event and approve Mr. Jimmy Parker to be the assigned bus driver,.
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VIII.F.12. Approve Extension Addendum to the AlphaBEST contract for the provision of After School Child Care Services for an additional two (2) years through July 31, 2028.
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VIII.F.13. Award bid for 26.27-09 Online Assessment Platform bid. Sealed bids were opened on May 13, 2026. Award bid to Quizizz Inc. (dba as Wayground). The committee used a rubric to determine the product that most closely aligned with the scope of specifications outlined in the request for proposals.
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VIII.F.14. Approve request to allow Child Nutrition to Advertise for Child Nutrition Sanitation & Service Package.
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VIII.F.15. Approve Federal Program funds to pay for FY26 Title IV — Spring Dual Credit Assessment Fees — 3rd/4th 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.F.16. Approve affidavit for removal of property from the fixed asset inventory list for Lizana Elementary, Creekbend Elementary School, Warehouse, Career and Technical Center, Crossroads Elementary School, Pineville Elementary School, and Maintenance. These items are broken, beyond repair, outdated, stolen, or damaged. (DM)
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VIII.F.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.F.18. Approve Child Nutrition to accept a donation of $500.00 for Creekbend Elementary Middle School to be applied to outstanding cafeteria balances. (DFK)
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VIII.F.19. Approval for WHMS to participate in the Ladies who Lunch through Junior Auxillary program.
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VIII.F.20. Approve request allowing West Harrison High School cheerleaders to host their UCA cheer camp this summer. The cost will exceed $5,000.00 making it necessary for School Board approval. The cheerleaders will pay all expenses and raise money through various fundraisers.
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VIII.F.21. Approve out-of-state travel for HCHS Boys basketball team to travel to Youngsville, LA to attend the Sharks Basketball Camp at Southside High School on June 19-20, 2026 . Transportation will by HCSD school buses.
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VIII.F.22. Approve HCCTC request to use district school buses to bring TSA students to the New Orleans Airport on June 21, 2026, and to provide return transportation from the New Orleans Airport on June 26, 2026, for the national competition. Preston Necaise, CTE Director, will drive the team to and from the airport. The trip was previously SBA on 4/20/2026; however, bus transportation was not included in the request.
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VIII.F.23. Approve HCCTC list of fundraiser for 2026-2027SY.
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VIII.F.24. *Approve Lizana Elementary School to accept a donation from the Lizana PTO in the amount of $15,083.45. (DFK)
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VIII.G. Approval of the following:
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VIII.G.1. Personnel (GBD:GBQ)
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VIII.G.2. Lowest Quote, Contract Services, Professional Development and/or Travel (DJED)
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VIII.G.3. Single Source (DJED)
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VIII.H. Executive Session
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VIII.H.1. Student Appeals
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VIII.H.1.a. Student Appeal No.: 130-08-2-1 (DHS)
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VIII.H.2. 16th Section - Potential Litigation
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IX. Reminders
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X. Adjourn
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