January 8, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. Meeting Procedures

III. Approval of General Agenda

IV. Recognitions

V. Swearing in of Board Member

VI. Election of Officers

VII. Approval of December 11, 2023 Minutes

VIII. Approval of Monthly Financial Report for November, 2023

IX. Board Attorney Matters

IX.A. Non-Disturbance Agreement for Dollar Tree

X. Superintendent's Report

XI. Set Next Regular Meeting for February 12, 2024 at Longleaf Elementary School beginning at 6:00p.m.

XII. Consent Agenda Items

XII.A. Personnel Matters

XII.A.1. Non-Certified Resignations/Retirements

XII.A.1.a. Retire - Christina Woolwine as SpEd Assistant Teacher at SES effective December 20, 2023.

XII.A.1.b. Resign - Traci Holland as Assistant Teacher at SMS effective January 4, 2024.

XII.A.1.c. Resign - Laurence Natanauan as ATSI Assistant Teacher at OGMS effective December 20, 2023. 

XII.A.1.d. Retire - Sherry Herring as Assistant Teacher at Longleaf effective January 15, 2024.

XII.A.1.e. Resign - Brittany Scott as Administrative Assistant at OGMS effective January 5, 2024.

XII.A.1.f. Retire - Sandra Creel as Cafeteria Manager at PHS effective February 1, 2024.

XII.A.1.g. Retire - Willie Hinton as Bus Driver effective end of 2023-2024 school year.

XII.A.1.h. Resign - Victoria Henson as Part-time SpEd CCEIS Check and Connect Mentor effective December 27, 2023.

XII.A.2. Non-Certified Transfers

XII.A.2.a. Transfer - Shannon Smith from Administrative Assistant at OGMS to Administrative Assistant at Parents As Teachers replacing Sheri Engle retroactive to January 3, 2024.  (Form #35274)

XII.A.2.b. Transfer - Steve Cooley from 4-hour Bus Driver to 2-hour Bus Driver at Sumrall effective January 22, 2024.  (Form #35417)

XII.A.2.c. Transfer - Hartence Patton from Assistant Teacher to Pre K Highly Qualified Assistant Teacher at Bellevue replacing LeAnna McCollough retroactive to January 4, 2024.  (Form #35372)

XII.A.2.d. Transfer - Scott Nyary from 4-hour Bus Driver to 1.5-hour Bus Driver at Oak Grove retroactive to January 4, 2024.  (Form #35422)

XII.A.2.e. Transfer - Kelvin Nicks from 6-hour Bus Driver to Substitute Bus Driver retroactive to January 3, 2024.  (Form #35424)

XII.A.3. Non-Certified Recommendations

XII.A.3.a. Fran Powell as District Substitute retroactive to December 15, 2023.  (Form #35268)

XII.A.3.b. Beverly Garrity as SpEd Assistant Teacher at SMS replacing Beverly Miller effective January 4, 2024.  (Form #35240)

XII.A.3.c. Kristi Polk as Administrative Assistant at OGHS replacing Chihpei Pierce retroactive to January 3, 2024.  (Form #35349)

XII.A.3.d. August Beilmann as SpEd Assistant Teacher at SES replacing Christina Woolwine retroactive to January 4, 2024.  (Form #35435)

XII.A.3.e. Edward Ruffin as 6-hour Bus Driver at Oak Grove replacing Kelvin Nicks effective January 8, 2024.  (Form #35441)

XII.A.3.f. Amanda Murphree as Substitute Bus Driver at Purvis retroactive to January 4, 2024.  (Form #35542)

XII.A.3.g. Tamela Miller as Substitute Bus Driver in Oak Grove retroactive to January 4, 2024.  (Form #35543)

XII.A.4. Certified Resignations/Retirements

XII.A.4.a. Resign - Whitney Necessary as Teacher at OGHS effective end of 2023-2024 school year.

XII.A.4.b. Resign - Humberto Futch as SpEd Teacher at Baxterville effective end of 2023-2024 school year.

XII.A.4.c. Resign - Chelsea Frazier from 1 additional section of English for the Spring semester effective January 2, 2024.

XII.A.4.d. Resign - Brett McKissack as Teacher at OGMS effective January 4, 2024.

XII.A.5. Certified Transfers

XII.A.5.a. Transfer - Nolan Lee from Substitute Teacher to Teacher/Show Choir Director at PHS replacing Chris Word retroactive to December 7, 2023.  (Form #35116)

XII.A.5.b. Transfer - Kathy Mixon from SpEd Teacher at OGHS to District Compliance Coordinator (new position) retroactive to January 3, 2024.  (Form #35134)

XII.A.5.c. Transfer - Carrie Aultman from Science Teacher to Math Teacher at OGMS replacing Brett McKissack retroactive to January 4, 2024.  (Form #35550)

XII.A.6. Certified Recommendations

XII.A.6.a. Constance Peters as Certified Substitute Title I Tutor at OGE retroactive to December 7, 2023.  (Form #35018)

XII.A.6.b. Heather Adams as Certified Part-time ATSI Tutor at OGMS retroactive to October 9, 2023.  (Form #35068)

XII.A.6.c. Chasity Ashe as Certified Part-time ESSER Tutor at PMS retroactive to November 9, 2023.  (Form #35069)

XII.A.6.d. Sara Cooper as Certified Part-time ESSER Tutor at PMS retroactive to December 5, 2023.  (Form #35070)

XII.A.6.e. Kelton Vaughn as Substitute Bus Driver in OG retroactive to December 11, 2023.  (Form #35082)

XII.A.6.f. Nolan Lee as Show Choir Director at PMS retroactive to December 7, 2023.  (Form #35259)

XII.A.6.g. Amanda Williamson as Teacher at OGE replacing Keela Herrington effective December 19, 2023.  (Form #35192)

XII.A.6.h. Margaret Aultman as Teacher at OGMS replacing Rebecca Moore retroactive to January 3, 2024.  (Form #34017)

XII.A.6.i. Morgan Monroe as SpEd Teacher at Bellevue (new position) retroactive to January 3, 2024.  (Form #35241)

XII.A.6.j. Darrah Salamone as Teacher at OGE replacing Sarah McGregor retroactive to January 3, 2024.  (Form #35196)

XII.A.6.k. Chris Thrash for 1 additional section of English for the Spring Semester at OGHS replacing Chelsea Frazier retroactive to January 3, 2024.  (Form #35423)

XII.B. Purchases

XII.B.1. For SHS, Pay Proceeds from Camden Classic Cheer Competition of $10,214.63 to Camden Dedeaux Foundation.  To be paid from School Activity funds.  (Form #35174)

XII.B.2. For Pre-K Classes, Charter buses for field trips at a cost of $20,975.00 from Knight Coach.  To be paid from Early Learning funds.  Alternate quote Lakeland Tours $30,325.00.  (Form #35214)

XII.B.3. For OGHS, Stage risers at a cost of $23,568.33 from Wenger Corporation.  To be paid from District funds.  Alternate quote JW Pepper $36,152.27.  (Form #35272)

XII.B.4. For LCCTE, Miller with cylinder welding cart at a cost of $6,479.00 from Seal Industrial and Welding Supply.  To be paid from Carl Perkins funds.  Alternate quote Global $7,630.00.  (Form #35156)

XII.B.5. For PLE,  40 - 1st generation Apple pencils for Ipads at a cost of $3,560.00 from Apple Store for Education Institution (approved Apple bid).  To be paid from Title I funds.  (Form #35267)

XII.B.6. For LCCTE, 2 gas and cylinders at a cost of $793.80 from Seal Industrial and Welding Supply.  To be paid from Vocational & Carl Perkins funds.  Alternate quote Airgas $842.49.  (Form #35312)

XII.B.7. For Technology, Fortinet Renewal at a cost of $9,258.35 from BCI.  To be paid from Technology funds.  (Form #35326)

XII.B.8. For LCCTE, Rob A/C machine at a cost of $5,498.99 from Carquest.  To be paid from Vocational & Carl Perkins funds.  Alternate quote Automotive Equipment Specialists $5,499.00.  (Form #35338)

XII.B.9. For Technology, Renewal of Schoolblocks at a cost of $7,488.00 from Schoolblocks.  To be paid from Technology funds.  (Form #35375)

XII.B.10. For OGHS, Charter bus for Cheer to Nationals in Orlando, FL at a cost of $6,600.00 from Knight Coach.  To be paid from School Budget & Activity funds.  Alternate quote Lakeland Tours $8,362.00.  (Form #35391)

XII.B.11. For Technology, Follett Renewal at a cost of $18,992.80 from Follett.  To be paid from Technology funds.  (Form #35414)

XII.B.12. For OAE, Registration funding code change to split between Title II and Title I for form #34822 to Solution Tree.  (Form #35429)

XII.B.13. For Technology, Microsoft Renewal at a cost of $38,258.45 from CDWG.  To be paid from Technology funds.  (Form #35436)

XII.B.14. For Technology, Adobe Renewal at a cost of $11,625.00 from CDWG.  To be paid from Technology funds.  (Form #35437)

XII.B.15. For District, Helmet reconditioning at a cost of $38,536.50 from Riddell.  To be paid from School Activity and District funds.  Alternate quote Red Stick Sports $47,135.88.  (Form #35421)

XII.B.16. For OGHS, Wrestling mat adhesive-addition to mat order board at a cost of $1,650.00 from Dollamur.  To be paid from School Activity funds.  (Form #35410)

XII.B.17. For OGHS, Charter bus for Dance to Nationals in Orlando, FL at a cost of $6,600.00 from Knight Coach.  To be paid from School Activity funds.  Alternate quote Lakeland Tours $8,775.00.  (Form #35444)

XII.B.18. For OGHS, Water well at a cost of $7,200.00 from Wells Water Well Drilling and Repair Service.  To be paid from District funds.  Alternate quote Muddy Pearl Water Well $7,400.00.  (Form #35531)

XII.B.19. For OGHS, Football Championship Rings at a cost of $17,900.00 from Baron Championship Rings, LTD.  To be paid from School Activity funds.  Alternate quote Graduor Championship Rings $19,575.00.  (Form #35555)

XII.C. Approval of Accounts Payable Claims, Receipts and Disbursements

XII.D. Donations

XII.D.1. To Lamar Co. Early Learning Collaborative, $125,000.00 cash donation from Richard Scruggs.  To be used for operating expenses.  (Form #35092)

XII.D.2. To OGHS Culinary Arts, $1,760.00 cash donation from Temple Baptist Prime Timer's Group.  To be used for student competition registration, travel, food, coats, and supplies.  (Form #35047)

XII.D.3. To Longleaf, Curtain & Pipe valued at $1,419.54 from Longleaf Elementary PTO.  To be used to update stage.  (Form #35108)

XII.D.4. To OGHS Football, $500.00 cash donation from Sandie Brock.  To be used for championship rings.  (Form #35171)

XII.D.5. To OGHS Football, $500.00 cash donation from Jason Wesley.  To be use for championship rings.  (Form #35172)

XII.D.6. To OGHS Football, $400.00 cash donation from G.A. Bowman.  To be used for championship rings.  (Form #35173)

XII.D.7. To LHS Basketball, $5,000.00 cash donation from Lamar Co. Board of Supervisors.  To be used for cost associated with hosting the Lamar Co. basketball tournament.  (Form #35319)

XII.D.8. To OGHS Golden Spirits, $1,000.00 cash donation from Lamar Co. Board of Supervisors.  To be used for general funds and needs.  (Form #35223)

XII.D.9. To Lamar Co. Early Learning Collaborative, $8,000.00 cash donation from Lawrence & Marcia Line.  To be used for operating expenses.  (Form #35378)

XII.D.10. To Lamar Co. Early Learning Collaborative, $2,500.00 cash donation from Anonymous Donor.  To be used for operating expenses.  (Form #35380)

XII.D.11. To Lamar Co. Early Learning Collaborative, $30,000.00 cash donation from Alliance Health Center, Inc.  To be used for operating expenses.  (Form #35381)

XII.D.12. To Lamar Co. Early Learning Collaborative, $50,000.00 cash donation from Anonymous Donor.  To be used for operating expenses.  (Form #35509)

XII.D.13. To Lamar Co. Early Learning Collaborative, $15,000.00 cash donation from Jerry and Melanie Johnson.  To be used for operating expenses.  (Form #35510)

XII.D.14. To Lamar Co. Early Learning Collaborative, $5,000.00 cash donation from Donna and Curtis Dufour.  To be used for operating expenses.  (Form #35512)

XII.D.15. To Lamar Co. Early Learning Collaborative, $20,000.00 cash donation from James H. McMahon, Jr.  To be used for operating expenses.  (Form #35513)

XII.E. Fixed Assets Disposal

XII.F. State Inventory Disposal

XII.G. Special Requests

XII.G.1. Approval to advertise for quotes for ERATE Projects

XII.H. School Improvement Plan Reports

XIII. Other

XIV. Consider Executive Session

XIV.A. Student Matters

XIV.A.1. Transfer Request - QC

XIV.B. Personnel Matters

XIV.B.1. Approval of Extended Leave-AC

XIV.B.2. Resign - Lana McKissack as SpEd Teacher at OGE effective January 4, 2024.

XIV.B.3. Retire - Gail Pace as Teacher at PMS effective December 31, 2023.

XV. Enter Executive Session

XVI. Exit Executive Session

XVII. Recess