September 25, 2023 at 5:00 PM - HANCOCK COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

56. Approval of the Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) for the 2023 -2024 school year between Hancock County School District and Hancock Youth Leadership Academy for transportation services.

2. Recommendation to update Policy I with changes.
Section ICIB to add to the third bullet:

• A licensed teacher shall be required to maintain CPR certification but shall not be required to be a certified trainer of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, to facilitate, provide, or oversee such instruction for non-certification, and...

August 28, 2023 Minutes

1. Approval of recommendation to employ Elizabeth Blankenship as a grant-funded teacher at Hancock Middle School, effective August 30, 2023, for the 2023 - 2024 school year, subject to the successful completion of the necessary background checks. (Board Policy GBD)

2. Approval of recommendation to employ Kade Lear-Raymond, as an automotive services teacher at Hancock County Career Technical Center for the 2023 - 2024 school year, effective September 18, 2023, pending successful completion of the necessary background checks. (Board Policy GBD)

3. Approval to accept the resignation of Sheila Coverdale as a teacher at Hancock Middle School, effective December 15, 2023. (Board Policy GBO)

4. Approval of recommendation to transfer Jessica Jordan from the position of grant-funded teacher assistant to the position of cyber foundations teacher at  Hancock Middle School, effective August 15, 2023, for the 2023 - 2024 school year

5. Approval to accept the resignation of  Lindsay Apostolopoulos as a special education Pre-K teacher at South Hancock Elementary School, effective September 7, 2023. (Board Policy GBO)

6. Approval to accept the resignation of  Vivian Parker as a teacher at Hancock Middle School, effective September 13, 2023. (Board Policy GBO)

7. Approval of recommendation to employ Brigitte Hayden as a substitute cafeteria worker for the Child Nutrition Department, effective September 6, 2023, for the 2023 - 2024 school year. All necessary employment documents are current and on file. (Board Policy GBD)

8. Approval of recommendation to transfer BreeAnn Ishee from full-time cafeteria worker to a substitute cafeteria worker for the Child Nutrition Department, effective August 23, 2023, for the 2023 - 2024 school year. 

9. Approval of recommendation to transfer Ashley Crawford from the position of title teacher assistant to the position of district teacher assistant at South Hancock Elementary School, effective September 5, 2023, for the 2023 - 2024 school year.

10. Approval of recommendation to employ Joan Vinot as a grant-funded teacher assistant at Hancock High School, effective September 18, 2023, for the 2023 - 2024 school year, subject to the successful completion of the necessary background checks. (Board Policy GBD)

11. Approval of recommendation to transfer Jamie Hyde from the position of special education Pre-K teacher assistant to the position of special education teacher assistant at South Hancock Elementary School, effective September 18, 2023, for the 2023 - 2024 school year.

12. Approval of recommendation to employ Cayla Maharrey as a special education Pre-K teacher assistant at South Hancock Elementary School, effective September 19, 2023, for the 2023 - 2024 school year, subject to the successful completion of the necessary background checks. (Board Policy GBD)

13. Approval of recommendation to employ Lisa Robertson as a 10.5-month secretary at Hancock High School, effective September 25, 2023, for the 2023 - 2024 school year, subject to the successful completion of the necessary background checks. (Board Policy GBD)

14. Approval of recommendation to employ Victoria Gainey as a grant-funded teacher assistant at Hancock High School, effective September 18, 2023, for the 2023 - 2024 school year, subject to the successful completion of the necessary background checks. (Board Policy GBD)

15. Approval of recommendation to employ Robert Messina as a full-time bus driver at the Department of Transportation, effective September 18, 2023,  for the 2023 -2024 school year, subject to the successful completion of the necessary background checks. (Board Policy GBD)

16. Approval of recommendation to employ Heather Nunez as a 5.5 hour/day cafeteria worker, effective October 3, 2023, for the 2023 - 2024 school year. No background check is required. (Board Policy GCD)

17. Approval of recommendation to employ Jessica Bermond as a 6-hour/day cafeteria worker, effective  October 3, 2023, for the 2023 - 2024 school year. No background check is required. (Board Policy GCD)
     
18. Approval of recommendation to employ Martin Campbell as special education teacher assistant at the Office of Exceptional Children, effective September 19, 2023, for the 2023 - 2024 school year, subject to the successful completion of the necessary background checks. (Board Policy GBD)
     
19. Approval to accept the resignation of Courtney Jones, as a teacher assistant at South Hancock Elementary School, effective October 31, 2023. (Board Policy GBO)

20. Approval of the Hancock County School District Docket of Claims #01 (claim #s 108111  thru 108439 ) for September 2023. (Board Policy DJEG)

21. Approval of the Activity Fund Claims Docket #1 for all schools for the month of September 2023. (Board Policy DJ)
     
22. Approval of the July 2023 Revenue and Expense Report. (Board Policy DJ)

23. Approval of the amended Hancock County School District Budget for the 2022-2023 school year.

24. Approval of Travel Agenda and related expenses. (Board Policies JGFB & CGPF& EDA)

25. Approval of Out-of-State and/or Overnight Travel Agenda and related expenses. (Board Policies JGFB & CGPF & EDA)

26. Approval to accept the Travel Agenda and related expenses prior to the board meeting by ratification.

27. Approval of Agreement with Long Beach School District regarding the transfer of students for the 2023 - 2024 school year. (Board Policy JBCD)

28. Approval of Agreement with Jackson County School District regarding the transfer of students for the 2023 - 2024 school year. (Board Policy JBCD)

29. Approval of Agreement with Bay-Waveland School District regarding the transfer of students for the 2023 - 2024 school year. (Board Policy JBCD)

30. Approval of fundraisers. (Board Policy DK)

31. Recommendation to Review Policy A.

32. Approval of the Engagement Letter with Balch & Bingham LLP.

33. Approval of recommendation for all Hancock High School certified staff to be paid for tutoring for the 2023 - 2024 school year.

34. Approval of payments #4 and #5 to Machado Patano in the amount of  $1,236.12 and $10,725.00 for services regarding Hancock Middle School bathrooms.

35. Approval of recommendation to accept the lowest quote to purchase and install a 5-ton Rheem HVAC system at Hawks Harbor from Buck Ramond Heating & Air, in the amount of $7,275.70. (Board Policy DJ)

36. Approval of recommendation to accept the lowest quote to repair and upgrade the sound system at Hancock Middle School gym from Alpha & Omega, in the amount of $7,250.00. (Board Policy DJ)

37. Approval of recommendation to add additional AC units to each of the 10 recently purchased buses from Walters International, in the amount of $9,000.00. (Board Policy DJ)

38. Approval of recommendation to accept the lowest quote to rent a portable speaker/sound system at Hancock High School stadium from Big Noise Production, in the amount of $7,000.00. (Board Policy DJ)

39. Approval of payment #3 to Dixon Contracting, in the amount of  $157,962.20 for services regarding Hancock Middle School bathrooms.

40. Approval to enter into a contract for the fresh fruit and vegetables program with the Mississippi Department of Education and Hancock County School District for the 2023- 2024 school year.

41. Approval of recommendation for any full-time child nutrition workers to be allowed to work additional hours at their daily rate, for the fresh fruit and vegetable program, not to exceed 5 hours per week for the 2023 - 2024 school year.

42. Approval of recommendation of the lowest quote from Hahn Enterprises to repair and replace playground equipment at the Hawk's Nest, in the amount of $8,930.00.  (Board Policy DJ)

43. Approval of recommendation of the lowest quote from Interior Elements for Pre-K and student dining tables at the East Hancock Elementary School, Hancock North Central Elementary School, and South Hancock Elementary School, in the amount of $29,669.50.  (Board Policy DJ)

44. Approval of Agreement with Pass Christian School District regarding the transfer of students for the 2023 - 2024 school year. (Board Policy JBCD)

45. Approval of renewal of Worker’s Compensation Insurance for the Hancock County School District for the 2023 - 2024 school year at a renewal price of $112,709.00.

46. Approval of recommendation to accept the reverse auction from Apple Inc., to purchase 130 bundled tablets and streaming devices at Hancock elementary schools, in the amount of $88,627.50. This will be purchased with federal funds. (Board Policy DJ)
     
47. Approval of recommendation to accept the lowest quote to purchase ten (10) Hewlett Packard computers from B&H, in the amount of $11,541.90. This purchase will be paid with federal funds. (Board Policy DJ)
     
48. Approval of recommendation to declare surplus/salvage equipment and to proceed with proper disposal. (Board Policy DO)
     
49. Approval of recommendation to accept the lowest quote to purchase 35 computers and 33 monitors from B&H,  in the amount of $34,364.98. This purchase will be paid with federal funds. (Board Policy DJ)
     
50. Approval of recommendation to accept the lowest quote to purchase vape sensors at Hancock Middle School and additional vape sensors at Hancock High School from CDW-G,  in the amount of $41,800.00 (Board Policy DJ)
     
51. Approval of the principal and interest payment on the 3 mil note series with Hancock Whitney for $605,000.00 and $15,375.50. (Board Policy DJ)

52. Approval of recommendation of allocation of funds for students who enroll in dual credit, dual enrollment, and advanced placement courses in the Hancock County School District during the 2023/2024 school year.

53. Approval of recommendation to accept the lowest quote from Generation Genius to purchase five (5) K-8 science program site licenses for Hancock elementary and middle schools, in the amount of $5,827.00 (Board Policy DJ)

54. Approval of recommendation to enter into a contract with Dana Burge to provide speech services and evaluations for the 2023 - 2024 school year at the Office of Exceptional Children.

55. Approval of 16th Section land matters. (Board Policy EBD)
     
56. Approval of the Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) for the 2023 -2024 school year between Hancock County School District and Hancock Youth Leadership Academy for transportation services.

1. Motion to discuss and spread upon the minutes of financial reports for the month of September 2023 in accordance with Miss. Code §37-9-18 and the State Board of Education Rules and Regulations.
    
2. Recommendation to update Policy I with changes.
    
3. Recommendation to update Policy E Section EEAC with changes.
    
4. Recommendation to approve the amended Resolution with the Hancock County Board of Supervisors that was approved on the July 12, 2023 agenda.

October 30, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. at Hancock County School District.