Approval to transfer an open certified district special education teaching position to a district social worker position.
Approval of recommendation to transfer Alyson Davis from the position of special education social worker to the position of district social worker at the Office of Exceptional Children, effective December 7, 2023, for the 2023 - 2024 school year.
Approval to accept the resignation of Cynthia Cleland, as a teacher at Hancock Middle School, effective December 31, 2023. (Board Policy GBO)
Approval of recommendation to transfer Mindy Wells from the position of teacher at East Hancock Elementary School to the position of teacher at Hancock Middle School, effective January 2, 2024, for the 2023 - 2024 school year.
Approval of recommendation to employ Lindsey McDonald as a teacher at East Hancock Elementary School, effective January 2, 2024, for the 2023 - 2024 school year, subject to the successful completion of necessary background checks. (Board Policy GBD)
Approval of recommendation to employ Emily Crawford, now properly certified, as a teacher at Hancock Middle School, effective January 2, 2024, for the 2023 - 2024 school year. (Board Policy GBD)
Approval to accept the resignation of Jessica Taylor, as a student intervention specialist at the Office of Curriculum and Instruction, effective June 11, 2024. (Board Policy GBO)
Approval of recommendation to transfer Bridget Aucoin from the position of district teacher to the position of special education teacher at West Hancock Elementary School, effective January 2, 2024, for the 2023 - 2024 school year.
Approval of recommendation to employ Melissa Miller, now properly certified, as a teacher at Hancock Middle School, effective January 2, 2024, for the 2023 - 2024 school year. (Board Policy GBD)
Approval of recommendation to transfer Andrea Necaise from the position of district teacher to the position of special education teacher at Hancock Middle School, effective January 2, 2024, for the 2023 - 2024 school year.
Approval of recommendation to employ Paris Irias, now properly certified, as a teacher at West Hancock Elementary School, effective January 2, 2024, for the 2023 - 2024 school year. (Board Policy GBD)
Approval of recommendation to transfer Elizabeth Blankenship from the position of grant-funded teacher to the position of district teacher at Hancock Middle School, effective January 24, 2024, for the 2023 - 2024 school year.
V NON-CERTIFIED PERSONNEL
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Approval to accept the resignation of James Holan, as a pc/wan specialist at the Technology Department, effective January 23, 2024. (Board Policy GBO)
Approval of recommendation to transfer Judy Padron from the position of special education assistant at Hancock Middle School to the position of special education assistant at Hancock High School, effective January 2, 2024, for the 2023 - 2024 school year.
Approval of recommendation to employ Nola Lambert as a 5 hr/day cafeteria worker at East Hancock Elementary School for the Child Nutrition Department, effective January 8, 2024, for the 2023 - 2024 school year. All necessary employment documents are current and on file. (Board Policy GBD)
Approval of recommendation to employ Penny Zito as a special education long-term substitute teacher, at a daily rate of $120.00, at East Hancock Elementary School, effective January 5, 2024, for the 2023 - 2024 school year, subject to the successful completion of necessary background checks. (Board Policy GBD)
Approval of recommendation to employ David "Bryce" Fegurgur as a pc/wan specialist, at Hancock County School District, effective January 17, 2024, subject to the successful completion of necessary background checks. (Board Policy GBD)
Approval of recommendation to employ Audrey Dienes as a special education teacher assistant at East Hancock Elementary School effective January 8, 2024, for the 2023 - 2024 school year, subject to the successful completion of necessary background checks. (Board Policy GBD)
V DOCKET
V OTHER BUSINESS
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Approval of the Hancock County School District Docket of Claims #01 (claim #s 109295 thru 109421) for January 2024. (Board Policy DJEG)
Approval of the Activity Fund Claims Docket #1 for all schools for the month of January 2024. (Board Policy DJ)
Approval of the November 2023 Revenue and Expense Report. (Board Policy DJ)
Approval of Travel Agenda and related expenses. (Board Policies JGFB & CGPF& EDA)
Approval of Out-of-State and/or Overnight Travel Agenda and related expenses. (Board Policies JGFB & CGPF & EDA)
Approval to accept the Travel Agenda and related expenses prior to the board meeting by ratification.
Approval of fundraisers. (Board Policy DK)
Approval of recommendation of courses for the 2024-2025 school year at Hancock High School.
Approval of recommendation to accept the lowest quote in the amount of $6,300.00 from Chayna Adams to provide math professional development, including intervention and curriculum support, at Hancock Middle School. Purchases will be made with federal funds.
Approval of payment #6 to Dixon Contracting, in the amount of $89,564.10 for services regarding Hancock Middle School bathrooms.
Approval to advertise for bank depository bids for a period of no more than (3) three years.
Approval of recommendation to accept the lowest quote for a rebuilt Cummins engine for bus 10 from Jasper Engines, in the amount of $8,208.00. (Board Policy DJ)
Approval of the Child Nutrition Procurement Plan for the 2023- 2024 school year.
Approval of payment #7 to Machado Patano in the amount of $2,472.23 for services regarding Hancock Middle School bathrooms.
Approval of 16th Section land matters. (Board Policy EBD)
Approval of recommendation to enter into a contract with the Mississippi School Boards Association for consulting services in strategic planning in the amount of $3,000.00.
1. Motion to discuss and spread upon the minutes of financial reports for the
month of November 2023 in accordance with Miss. Code §37-9-18 and the State
Board of Education Rules and Regulations.
2. Approval of the resolution for the 2023 - 2024 school year.
3. Recommendation to update Policy C, as reviewed with no changes.
VII SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
VIII BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
IX ATTORNEY’S REPORT
X EXECUTIVE SESSION
XI ADJOURN/RECESS
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January 29, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at Hancock County School District.