January 29, 2024 at 5:30 PM - REGULAR MEETING

Change last name to Williams and position to teacher assistant effective January 25, 2024.
8.    Approval of recommendation to employ Alicia Williams as a teacher assistant at East Hancock Elementary School, effective January 25, 2024, for the 2023 - 2024 school year, subject to the successful completion of the necessary background checks. (Board Policy GBD)

Changed to a substitute bus aide.
10. Approval of recommendation to employ Caroline Fausett as a substitute bus aide at the Department of Transportation, effective January 22, 2024, for the 2023 -2024 school year. All necessary employment documents are current and on file. (Board Policy GBD) 

Add:
40. Approval to accept the resignation of Denise Ladner, as Director of Finance,
      effective June 30, 2024. (Board Policy GBO)

Action Item 

2.   Approval of recommendation to enter into a contract with Rollins & Sumrall to
       utilize E-Rate funds for technology upgrades and post an RFP and bids for E-Rate 
      category 2 products and services.

Change time on adjournment:
February 26, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. at Hancock County School District.

Vanessa Martinez - School Improvement Update

January 11, 2024, Regular Meeting

1. Approval of recommendation to transfer Jamie Troub from the position of special education teacher at East Hancock Elementary School to the position of gifted teacher at South Hancock Elementary School, effective January 8, 2024, for the 2023 - 2024 school year.

2. Approval of recommendation to employ Sergeant George Piazza, now properly certified, as a teacher at Hancock Hig School, effective November 15, 2023, for the 2023 - 2024 school year. (Board Policy GBD)

3. Approval of recommendation to employ Justin Miller as a special education teacher at East Hancock Elementary School, effective February 1, 2024, for the 2023 - 2024 school year, subject to the successful completion of the necessary background checks. (Board Policy GBD)

4. Approval to accept the resignation of Tara Slade, as a special education teacher at South Hancock Elementary School, effective January 19, 2024. (Board Policy GBO)

5. Approval to accept the resignation of Richard Davis, as Director of Transportation, effective June 28, 2024. (Board Policy GBO)

6. Approval to accept the resignation of Miranda Rutherford, as a teacher at South Hancock Elementary School, effective May 24, 2024. (Board Policy GBO)

7. Approval to accept the resignation of Kristina Moody as a teacher at Hancock High School, effective May 24, 2024. (Board Policy GBO)

8. Approval of recommendation to employ Alicia Miller as a special education teacher at East Hancock Elementary School, effective January 24, 2024, for the 2023 - 2024 school year, subject to the successful completion of the necessary background checks. (Board Policy GBD)

9. Approval to accept the resignation of Shelly Lee, as a teacher assistant at East Hancock Elementary School, effective June 30, 2024. (Board Policy GBO)

10. Approval of recommendation to employ Caroline Fausett as a substitute bus aide at the Department of Transportation, effective January 22, 2024, for the 2023 -2024 school year. All necessary employment documents are current and on file. (Board Policy GBD) 

11. Approval of recommendation to employ Samantha Miller as a full-time bus driver at the Department of Transportation, effective January 24, 2024, for the 2023 -2024 school year, subject to the successful completion of necessary background checks. (Board Policy GBD) 

12. Approval to accept the resignation of Kelly Cremer, as a special education teacher assistant at South Hancock Elementary School, effective January 18, 2024. (Board Policy GBO)

13. Approval to accept the resignation of Kristina Moody as a bus driver for the Department of Transportation, effective May 24, 2024. (Board Policy GBO)

14. Approval of recommendation to transfer Megan Lind from the position of grant-funded teacher assistant to district teacher assistant at Hancock Middle School, effective January 8, 2024, for the 2023 - 2024 school year.

15. Approval of recommendation to employ Julie Rabert as a long-term substitute secretary, at a daily rate of $120.00, at the Office of Exceptional Children, effective January 29, 2024, for the 2023 - 2024 school year. All necessary employment documents are current and on file. (Board Policy GBD)

16. Approval of recommendation to employ Robert Simmons as a full-time bus driver at the Department of Transportation, effective February 2, 2024, for the 2023 -2024 school year, subject to the successful completion of necessary background checks. (Board Policy GBD) 

17. Approval of recommendation to transfer Erica Singley from the position of grant-funded teacher assistant to the position of district teacher assistant at West Hancock Elementary School, effective January 22, 2024, for the 2023 - 2024 school year.

18. Approval of the Hancock County School District Docket of Claims #02 (claim #s 109422 thru 109597) for January 2024. (Board Policy DJEG)

19. Approval of the Activity Fund Claims Docket #2 for all schools for the month of January 2024. (Board Policy DJ)

20. Approval of the December 2023 Revenue and Expense Report. (Board Policy DJ)

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

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

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

24. Recommendation to Review Policy G sections GBAE-GBRGB.

25. Approval of payment #7 to Dixon Contracting, in the amount of $36,877.100 for services regarding Hancock Middle School bathrooms.

26. Approval of refund to Bradley Reid, Inc. for performance bond on cutting 208 acres of 16th-section land, in the amount of $5,000.00.

27. Approval to continue to rent a temporary chiller with Loumis Air at the Performing Arts Center.

28. Approval for reconditioning 100 football helmets from Riddell in the amount of $5,426.50. (Board Policy DJ) 

29. Approval to advertise for lawn maintenance and custodial services for the 2024 - 2025 school year.

30. Approval to renew the annual maintenance fee with REI for the bus camera system in the amount of $39,904.98.

31. Approval of recommendation to declare surplus/salvage equipment and to proceed with proper disposal. (Board Policy DO)

32. Approval of recommendation to accept the lowest quote for classroom computers and monitors at Hancock County Career Technical Center engineering program from B&H Photo, in the amount of $14,784.14. (Board Policy DJ)

33. Approval of recommendation to accept the best quote for the math intervention program from IXL Learning, in the amount of $11,500.00. This purchase will be made with federal funds. (Board Policy DJ)

34. Approval of recommendation to accept the lowest quote for classroom tables and chairs at East Hancock Elementary School from Educational Interiors, in the amount of $17,912.00. (Board Policy DJ)

35. Approval of recommendation to accept the lowest quote for classroom tables and chairs at East Hancock Elementary School from Educational Interiors, in the amount of $5,427.00. (Board Policy DJ)

36. Approval of fundraisers. (Board Policy DK)

37. Approval of changes to coaching recommendations for the 2023 - 2024 school year.

38. Approval of the 2024 - 2025 Hancock County School District Calendar.

39. Approval of 16th Section land matters. (Board Policy EBD)

1. Motion to discuss and spread upon the minutes of financial reports for the
    month of December 2023 in accordance with Miss. Code §37-9-18 and the State
    Board of Education Rules and Regulations.

2.  Approval of recommendation to enter into a contract with Rollins & Sumrall
     to utilize E-Rate funds for technology upgrades and post an RFP and bids
     for E-Rate category 2 products and services.

February 26, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at Hancock County School District.