October 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. Items to be added

III. Approve Agenda (BCBH)

IV. Approve Minutes (BCBH)

IV.A. School Board Minutes

• 10/12/2026

V. Presentations

V.A. Darrell Saucier Innovative Classroom Grant Recipients

V.B. Teachers in the Top 25 by Scale Score on MAAP Assessments

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

• The School Board will allow up to 30 minutes for public comments.
• Individuals wishing to address the Board must sign in before the meeting begins. The sign-in sheet will be collected immediately upon the start of the meeting.
• The first 10 individuals on the sign-in roster will be allotted three (3) minutes each to speak
• Each individual speaker or designated spokesperson for a group will be limited to three (3) minutes.

VII. Old Business

VII.A. Annual Review of Policy — Policy Review and Revisions

VII.A.1. Policy - Section A:  School District Organization

VII.A.2. Policy - Section E:  Business Management

VII.A.3. New Policy and/or Policy Revisions:

• Policy JDDA-P:  Bullying Procedures

• Policy ABB:  Board Powers and Duties
• Policy ABCB:  Board member Qualifications
• Policy BA:  Board operations Goals and Objectives Mission Statement
• Policy BBJ:  Review of Board Procedures
• Policy CN:  Administrative Records
• Policy CNB:  Managing and Retaining Administrative Records
• Policy EEAA:  Alternate Meals Policy
• Policy ICFA:  Textbook Policy
• Policy  IHE:  Promotion and Retention
• Policy JBA:  Compulsory School Attendance/School age
• Policy JCDAC:  Drugs and Alcohol (Possession or Reasonable Suspicion)
• Policy JCDAE:  Weapons
• Policy JCDAE (2):  Possession of Weapons on School Property
• Policy JDE:  Expulsion

VIII. New Business

VIII.A. Annual Review of Policy — Policy Review and Revisions

VIII.A.1. Policy 

• BCAF — Public Comments at Board Meetings
• EBB - Safety Program

VIII.B. Finance

VIII.B.1. Approve General Ledger and Financial Statements

• September 2026 — General Ledger 
• September 2026 — Activity Statement 
• September 2026 — Agency Accounts 

VIII.C. Award Bids

VIII.C.1. Bid - 26.27.11 Courtyard Artificial Turf and Drainage Installation. 
Sealed bids were opened on October 19, 2026.  Award bid in the amount of $111,465.00 to Just-In-Time Lawn Care, the lowest & best bid meeting specifications.

• $111,465.00 — Just-in-Time
• $128,800.00 — Field Turf USA, INC.

VIII.C.2. Bid -  26.27.12 5 OPENGATE Security Screening Systems. 
Bids were conducted through reverse auction on October 16, 2026.  Award bid in the amount of $111,494.00, the lowest & best bid, meeting specifications to Communications Technologies Inc.  $111,494.00. Bid Tabulations are attached.

• $111,494.00 — Communications Technologies, Inc.
• $111,495.00 — A3 Communications, Inc.
• $120,000.00 —Comsouth Inc.
• $123,234.75 —GXC Inc.

VIII.D. District Updates — No Action

• 1st Term Reports
  • Student Attendance Report
  • Teacher Attendance Report
  • Discipline Report

VIII.E. Discipline 

VIII.E.1. Discipline Committee Decisions (JCCA)

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 Thursday.

VIII.F.1.  Approve Claim Docket for checks prepared and reconciled by the Accounting Department. (DJ)

• 10/16/2026
• 10/26/2026

VIII.F.2. Authorize payment in the amount of $2,774.85 to Wynn E. Clark for professional services rendered through October 22, 2026. Specific cases are detailed in the document provided and on file. (FDGB)

• 16th Section Billings:      $0.00
• HCSD Litigation Billings: $2,774.85

VIII.F.3. Authorize payment in the amount of $94,101.10 to D'Iberville Police Department for School Resource Officers for: (FDGB)

• SY 2026–27 July 1, 2026–September 30, 2026

VIII.F.4. Authorize payment in the amount of $29,540.00 to the City of D'Iberville for use of recreational facilities at the Rusty Quave sports Complex during the 2026-2027 school year. (FDGB)

VIII.F.5. Approve the request from16th Section Lessee Southeastern Realty MGT - Gulfport, LLC (SRMG) allowing a 90-day extension. (EBJ)

VIII.F.6. Approve the affiliation agreement with Level All to develop individual success plans as required by the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE).  This service will be provided to the HCSD at no cost.

VIII.F.7. Approve Federal Program funds to pay FY27 Title IV Fall Dual Credit Fees 1st Semester for students that are eligible through Title IV.  Attached is a list of names for each high school. (IDAG)

VIII.F.8. Approve affidavit for removal of property from the fixed asset inventory list for D'Iberville High School Café, and Maintenance. These items are broken, beyond repair, outdated, stolen, or damaged. (DM)

VIII.F.9. Approval for Special Services:

• Contact the City of Gulfport for assistance.  Specifically, for use of the Lyman Community Center for the Gulf Coast Speech Association's professional development conference on November 6, 2026, and request a waiver of the rental fees.

VIII.F.10. Approval for West Wortham Elementary & Middle School:

• Donation/Grant (DFK):
  • $2,500.00 from the American Heart Association to be used for Elementary PE supplies.

VIII.F.11. Approval for D'Iberville Middle School:

• Out-of-State Travel (JFCA):
  • 11/7/2026 Cheer - travel to Mobile, AL for a 1-day competition.  Parents will provide transportation.

VIII.F.12. Approval for Harrison County Career and Technical Center:

• Donation (DFK)
  • $2,000.00 from the National Association of Women in Construction MS Gulf Coast Chapter: $1,000.00 to the Carpentry Program and $1,000.00 to the Welding Program.

VIII.F.13. Approvals for D'Iberville High School:

• Adopt Bylaws and/or organization of an agency account:
  • STEM Club Bylaws
  • Crochet Club (Bylaws Only)
• Out-of-State-Travel (JFCA)
  • DHS Wrestling Team - Transportation will be HCSD bus for these events.
    • 11/7/2026 - travel to Slidell, LA to participate in Tigers and Tiaras Wrestling Tournament.
    • 11/13/26 - 11/14/26 travel to Gulf Shores, AL for Gulf Shores Kickoff Wrestling Tournament.
    • 11/20/26 - 11/21/26 travel to Mobile Convention Center to participate in the Gulf Coast Clash Wrestling Tournament.
    • 12/29/26-12/30/26 travel to Gulf Shores, AL to participate in Gulf Shores Scuffle Wrestling Tournament
    • 01/16/27 - travel to Gulf Breeze, FL to participate in Gulf Breeze Individual Wrestling Tournament Varsity Girls Only.

VIII.F.14. Approval for Harrison Central High School:

• HCHS to contact the City of Gulfport for assistance.  Specifically, for use of the Lyman Community Center for Junior/Senior Prom on March 12 & 13, 2027, and request a waiver of the rental fees.

VIII.F.15. Approvals for West Harrison High School:

• 2026-27 Fundraisers (FK):
  • 2026-2027 Winterguard Fundraising Request - List Attached
  • 2026-2027 Boys and Girls Basketball Fundraising Request - List Attached

VIII.F.16. Authorize extending home bound services for students due to medical condition, as follows: (IDDC)

• HCHS Student ID:  001499515
• LE Student ID:  2054128

VIII.F.17. Approve transfer request for the 2026-2027 school year for the following HCSD Students transferring into other districts.  Student Transfers from HCSD to the following school districts are attached:

• Gulfport School District
• Hancock County School District
• Jackson County School District
• Pass Christian School District

VIII.G. Approval of the following:

VIII.G.1. Personnel (GBD:GBQ)

VIII.G.1.a. *Personnel Recommendations

VIII.G.1.b. Resignations - Breach of Contract

VIII.G.1.c. 2027-28 District Employee Calendars

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

• 8 Quotes

VIII.H. Executive Session

VIII.H.1. Student Appeals

VIII.H.1.a. Student Appeal No.: 112-52-2-2   (WES)

VIII.H.1.b. Student Appeal No.: 113-33-2-1  (NGEMS)

VIII.H.2. School Security Matters

IX. Reminders

• 11/07/2026 - 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Living Life Local Gulfport Museum of History - Gifted Students from GSD & HCSD
• 11/09/2026 - 5:30 p.m. School Board Meeting held at Center for Excellence
  • School Banner Presentations for A- and B-Rated Schools
• 11/16/2026 - 11/17/2026 MSBA Policy Fall Leadership Conference, Sheraton Flowood Refuge Hotel & Conf. Center
• 11/30/2026 - 5:30 p.m. School Board Meeting

X. Adjourn