March 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. Call to Order
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II. Meeting Procedures
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III. Approval of General Agenda
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IV. Recognitions
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V. Speaker - Roger Miller
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VI. Approval of February 10, 2025 Minutes
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VII. Approval of March 3, 2025 Special Board Meeting Minutes
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VIII. Approval of Monthly Financial Report for January, 2025
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IX. Approval to Remove Fixed Asset #051112 HP Chromebook Lost in House Fire from Inventory
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X. Approval of Bond Underwriters
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XI. Board Attorney Matters
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XI.A. Discussion of Board Attorney Hourly Rate
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XII. Land Manager Matters
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XII.A. Approve a new 40-year residential lease to Kimberly Beach and Theresa Newsome
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XII.B. Approve a new 40-year residential lease to Josh Williamson
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XII.C. Approve recommendation from Mississippi Forestry Commission to accept highest bid from Blackwell Timber for 210 acre 1st thinning in 16-3N-16W.
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XIII. Superintendent's Report
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XIV. Set Additional Board Meeting for Monday, March 17, 2025 at LCSD Boardroom beginning at 5:00pm.
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XV. Set Next Regular Meeting for April 14, 2025 at Pioneer Room 1008 beginning at 6:00p.m.
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XVI. Consent Agenda Items
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XVI.A. Personnel Matters
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XVI.A.1. Non-Certified Resignations/Retirements
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XVI.A.1.a. Retire - David Smith as Maintenance Personnel at SMS effective June 30, 2025.
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XVI.A.1.b. Resign - Laura Lee as High Dosage Assistant Teacher at LES effective February 18, 2025.
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XVI.A.1.c. Retire - Cheryl Smith as Bus Driver in Sumrall effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.1.d. Resign - Madison Hudson as Assistant Teacher at Bellevue effective February 4, 2025.
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XVI.A.1.e. Resign - Rebecca Allseitz as Bus Driver in OG effective March 7, 2025.
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XVI.A.2. Non-Certified Transfers
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XVI.A.2.a. Transfer - Tonieria Robinson from Resource Officer at Longleaf to Resource Officer at OGMS retroactive to January 8, 2025. (Form #50070)
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XVI.A.2.b. Transfer - Justus Smith from Resource Officer at OGMS to Resource Officer at Longleaf retroactive to January 8, 2025. (Form #50071)
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XVI.A.2.c. Transfer - Rashad Williams from Bus Driver to Lead Bus Driver in OG replacing Jackson Perkins retroactive to February 11, 2025. (Form #50468)
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XVI.A.2.d. Transfer - Janette Bond from Bus Driver to Substitute Bus Driver retroactive to March 2, 2025. (Form #51061)
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XVI.A.2.e. Transfer - Gabrielle Henderson from Volunteer Paraprofessional Coach to Paraprofessional Head Middle School Girls Soccer Coach at SMS (new position) retroactive to October 14, 2024. (Form #50174)
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XVI.A.2.f. Transfer - Jackson Dyer from 3-hour Bus Driver in OG to 4-hour Bus Driver in OG retroactive to February 6, 2025. (Form #52005)
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XVI.A.2.g. Transfer - Andrew Mott from 5-hour Bus Driver in OG to 6-hour Bus Driver in OG retroactive to February 2, 2025. (Form #52006)
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XVI.A.3. Non-Certified Recommendations
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XVI.A.3.a. Alexis Broom as Title I Assistant Teacher at OGE replacing Alayne Burge retroactive to February 25, 2025. (Form #49451)
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XVI.A.3.b. Sarah Kahl as 6-hour Bus Driver in OG replacing Jason Ransdell retroactive to February 10, 2025. (Form #50100)
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XVI.A.3.c. Stacie Carr as Assistant Teacher at Baxterville retroactive to February 18, 2025. (Form #50148)
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XVI.A.3.d. Alecia Bradford as District Addiction/Drug Interventionist (new position) effective March 31, 2025. (Form #49359)
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XVI.A.3.e. Stephen Bradley Martin as Bus Mechanic replacing Matthew Morris retroactive to March 3, 2025. (Form #50356)
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XVI.A.3.f. Tyler Crowe as 4-hour Bus Driver in Lumberton replacing Elizabeth Levingston retroactive to February 25, 2025. (Form #50802)
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XVI.A.3.g. Amber Stuart as 6-hour Bus Monitor in OG replacing Judy Oglesby retroactive to February 26, 2025. (Form #50801)
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XVI.A.3.h. Tim Holmes as Volunteer Paraprofessional Girl's Basketball Coach at LHS retroactive to February 11, 2025. (Form #50037)
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XVI.A.3.i. Keri Kramer as Part-time Non-Certified ATSI Tutor at PUE retroactive to March 4, 2025. (Form #50731)
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XVI.A.3.j. Michael Norton as 6-hour Bus Driver in OG replacing Janette Bond retroactive to February 26, 2025. (Form #50934)
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XVI.A.3.k. Stephanie Stringer as Substitute Bus Driver retroactive to February 25, 2025. (Form #52004)
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XVI.A.4. Certified Resignations/Retirements
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XVI.A.4.a. Retire - Pearl Haynes as SpEd Teacher at SMS effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.b. Retire - Beth Duckworth as SpEd Teacher at SHS effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.c. Retire - Laura Fails as Health Science Instructor at OGHS effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.d. Retire - Wendy Nisse as SpEd Teacher at OGHS effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.e. Resign - Ryan Huffstutler as Teacher at OGHS effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.f. Resign - Christy Merchant as SpEd Teacher at OGHS effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.g. Retire - Deborah Bates as Choir Director/Piano Instructor at OGHS effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.h. Resign - William McLain as Teacher/Coach at Lumberton effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.i. Resign - Ruston King as Teacher at OGHS effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.j. Retire - Jeneanne Miller as Instructional Technologist effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.k. Retire - Scott Nyary as ESL Coordinator effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.l. Resign - Donna Brown as Teacher at OGHS effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.m. Resign - Joey Craft as SpEd Teacher at OGMS effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.n. Resign - Bobbye Brazeal as Teacher at OGMS effecitve end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.o. Resign - Carmen Weeks as Speech Language Pathologist at OGMS effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.p. Retire - Laura Lightsey as Teacher at OGHS effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.q. Retire - Teresa Poston as Teacher at LHS effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.r. Resign - Brittney Ainsworth as Teacher at OGE effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.s. Resign - David Sanders as Teacher at LHS effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.t. Retire - Shelia Weatherford as Teacher at Baxterville effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.u. Retire - Cynthia Burge as Speech-Language Pathologist at Bellevue effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.v. Resign - Seagie Shoemake as Teacher at OGE effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.w. Resign - Stoney Boucher as Teacher at OGE effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.x. Resign - Sarah Luck as Teacher at Longleaf effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.y. Retire - Donnie Saucier at Teacher at LCCTE effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.z. Retire - Melissa Saucier as Teacher/Coach at Baxterville effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.aa. Retire - Amanda Jill Bivings as Teacher at JTEC effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.ab. Resign - Sophie Driskell as Teacher at OGE effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.ac. Resign - Chris Fortenberry as Teacher/Coach at SHS effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.ad. Retire - Sharon Whatley as Teacher at OGE effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.ae. Resign - Berkley Grogan as Teacher at OGE effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.af. Retire - Byron Keith Bounds as Assistant Principal at OGHS effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.ag. Retire - Heather Adams as Teacher at OGMS effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.ah. Resign - Abigail Allen as Teacher at PLE effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.ai. Retire - Karen Whitman as SpEd Teacher at SMS effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.aj. Retire - Mary Ann Lambeth as Counselor at PHS effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.ak. Resign - Rhonda Higgason as Part-time SpEd Teacher at OGMS effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.al. Retire - Andrea McGrew as Counselor at SES effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.am. Retire - Elizabeth Graves as Teacher at OGMS effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.an. Retire - Alicia Patton as Sped Teacher at OGMS effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.ao. Resign - Lauren Grant as Teacher at PHS effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.ap. Resign - Laura Vaughan as teacher at OGHS effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.aq. Resign - Sloane Betik as Teacher at OGMS effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.ar. Retire - Jennifer Collins as Teacher at PMS effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.as. Resign - Darrah Salamone as Teacher at Oak Grove Elementary effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.at. Retire - Tanya Bennett as Teacher at SES effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.au. Resign - Ashley Watkins as Teacher at SES effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.av. Retire - Shaye Caldwell as ELA Curriculum Specialist effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.aw. Resign - Anita Sumrall as Athletic Director at SHS effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.ax. Retire - Dodie Robertson as Teacher/Coach at SHS effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.ay. Resign - Nicole Giger as Teacher at Bellevue effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.az. Resign - Stephanie Corley as Teacher at OGMS effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.ba. Resign - Emma Wages as Teacher/Cheer Coach at PMS effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.4.bb. Resign - Benjie Merchant as Teacher/Assistant Football Coach/Defensive Coordinator/Assistant Softball Coach at OGHS effective February 11, 2025.
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XVI.A.4.bc. Resign - Laura Beth McCarty as Teacher at OGMS effective end of 2024-2025 school year.
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XVI.A.5. Certified Transfers
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XVI.A.5.a. Transfer - Charles David Morgan from Principal at OGMS to Principal at SMS replacing Terry Smith effective July 1, 2025. (Form #50508)
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XVI.A.5.b. Transfer - Michelle Sisson from Assistant Principal at OGHS to Principal at PMS replacing Brandi Twillie effective July 1, 2025. (Form #50510)
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XVI.A.5.c. Transfer - Jennifer Wakefield from Teacher at Baxterville to Teacher at PMS replacing Jennifer Collins effective July 17, 2025. (Form #50883)
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XVI.A.5.d. Transfer - Sarah George from Teacher at Baxterville to Teacher at PMS effective July 17, 2025. (Form #52077)
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XVI.A.5.e. Transfer - Susan Dunkley as District Literacy/Curriculum Coach from 207 days to 197 days effective July 1, 2025. (Form #51128)
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XVI.A.6. Certified Recommendations
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XVI.A.6.a. Kelli Ruth as Principal at LES replacing Jennifer Clark effective July 1, 2025. (Form #50029)
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XVI.A.6.b. LaShontay Burkett as Assistant Softball Coach at OGHS replacing Benjie Merchant retroactive to February 10, 2025. (Form #50147)
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XVI.A.6.c. Jared Lee as Boys Middle School Soccer Coach at SMS (new position) retroactive to July 23, 2024. (Form #50171)
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XVI.A.6.d. Haley Ross as Part-time Certified Title I Tutor at Longleaf retroactive to February 20, 2025. (Form #50420)
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XVI.A.6.e. Patrick Ezell as Principal at OGMS effective Charles David Morgan effective July 1, 2025. (Form #50511)
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XVI.A.6.f. Virginia Cauley as Part-time Certified CSI Tutor at OGMS replacing Joey Craft retroactive to February 20, 2025. (Form #50747)
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XVI.A.6.g. Damien Gary as Teacher/Defensive Coordinator/Asst. Football Coach at OGHS replacing Benjie Merchant effective April 1, 2025. (Form #50140)
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XVI.A.6.h. James Crocker as Teacher at OGMS (license renewed) effective July 17, 2025. (Form #51997)
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XVI.A.6.i. Barbara Holcomb as Teacher at JTEC (license renewed) effective July 17, 2025. (Form #52081)
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XVI.A.7. Approval to Remove from Payroll
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XVI.A.8. Approval of Recommendations for 2025 Spring Intersession
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XVI.A.9. Approval of Recommendations for 21st CCLC Staff
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XVI.A.10. Approval of Extra Pay for Curriculum Development
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XVI.A.11. Approval of FY25 Salary Scale Change
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XVI.B. Purchases
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XVI.B.1. For PHS & OGHS, Middle college enrollment at a cost of $7,475.00 from PRCC. To be paid from Title IV funds. (Form #50327)
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XVI.B.2. For OGE, Upgrade cameras at a cost of $11,599.81 from PRO 1. To be paid from 0949 Security Cameras funds. Alternate quote Paladin $13,500.00. (Form #50533)
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XVI.B.3. For Public Safety, Add on for fire alarm inspections findings at a cost of $17,660.00 from Southern Fire. To be paid from 1120 District funds & 0953 Security Monitoring. (Form #50583)
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XVI.B.4. For District, Demographic study for 2025-2026 school year at a cost of $25,000.00 from Business Information Services. To be paid from 1120 District Budget. (Form #50810)
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XVI.B.5. For Child Nutrition, Steamer for SES at a cost of $21,630.00 from Grover Brothers Rest & Supply, Inc. To be paid from 2110 Child Nutrition funds. Alternate quote Singer H and R $23,066.05. (Form #50843)
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XVI.B.6. For Pioneer Bldg, Fencing/gate project at a cost of $17,361.66 from Jefcoat Fence. To be paid from 0964 Land Management/9007 Fencing funds. Alternate quote United Fence $20,452.43. (Form #50876)
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XVI.B.7. For Transportation, 2 Thomas school buses at a cost of $249,643.00 from Empire Truck Sales (state contract). To be paid from 1120 District funds. (Form #50907)
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XVI.B.8. For Child Nutrition, Small wares at a cost of $5,248.10 from Singer H & R. To be paid from 2110 Child Nutrition funds. Alternate quote T & C Restaurant Equipment Co. $5,748.70. (Form #50956)
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XVI.B.9. For Child Nutrition, Combi ovens at Bellevue & Baxterville at a cost of $53,489.00 from Grover Brothers Rest & Supply, Inc. To be paid from 2110 Child Nutrition funds. Alternate quote Singer H & R $53,562.50. (Form #50967)
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XVI.B.10. For OGMS, Geography Resources at a cost of $26,674.45 from Social Studies School Service. To be paid from Title I funds. Alternate quote Central Bidding-no bids. (Form #50732)
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XVI.B.11. For OGMS, 39 Apple Pens at a cost of $3,471.00 from Apple, Inc. To be paid from Title I funds. Apple Bid Approved 7/13/23. (Form #50847)
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XVI.B.12. For OGMS, Social Studies Document Based Questions at a cost of $11,448.00 from The DBQ Company. To be paid from Title I funds. Alternate quote Central Bidding-no bids. (Form #50871)
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XVI.B.13. For OGHS & SHS, Dual credit enrollment at a cost of $6,400.00 from William Carey University. To be paid from Title IV funds. (Form #50998)
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XVI.B.14. For OGHS, Cheer Camp for 18 at a cost of $5,124.00 from Universal Cheerleaders Association. To be paid from 1120 District Budget. (Form #51057)
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XVI.B.15. For Transportation, 71 passenger 2025 IC bus at a cost of $135,250.00 from Waters Truck and Tractor Co. (state contract). To be paid from 1120 District Budget. (Form #51069)
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XVI.B.16. For Technology, Renewal of Extreme Cloud IQ License at a cost of $17,362.00 from PCS. To be paid from 19002 Technology funds. (Form #51074)
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XVI.B.17. For District, Jani King contract add-on for Pioneer Dr. Building at a cost of $20,580.00 from Jani King. To be paid from 1120 District Budget. (Form #51989)
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XVI.B.18. For District, Ice machine for Pioneer Drive at a cost of $6,270.00 from Grover Brothers. To be paid from 1120 District Budget. Alternate quote Singer Equipment $6,544.05. (Form #52003)
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XVI.B.19. For OGHS, 465 Keepsake Cap, Gown and Tassel at a cost of $23,715.00 from R.M. Hendrick. To be paid from 1120 District Budget. Alternate quote Herff Jones $24,465.00. (Form #51056)
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XVI.B.20. For PHS, Sound System for Basketball Gym at a cost of $12,337.60 from Guitar Center Professional. To be paid from 1120 District Budget & 1902 Technology. Alternate quote Divine Sound Solutions $13,477.60. (Form #50972)
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XVI.B.21. For Technology, Renewal of ExtremeCloud IQ at a cost of $1,374.50 from PCS. To be paid from Technology funds. (Form #51054)
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XVI.B.22. For OGHS, Repairs to the chillers @ PAC Building at a cost of $22,182.73 from Trane Services. To be paid from 1908 Facilities funds. (Form #52115)
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XVI.C. Approval of Accounts Payable Claims, Receipts and Disbursements
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XVI.D. Donations
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XVI.D.1. To OGE, $2,676.65 cash donation from Oak Grove Elementary PTO. to be used to help the Arts fund. (Form #50494)
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XVI.D.2. To OGE, $1,000.00 cash donation from an Anonymous donor. To be used for 5th grade Mobile Ed/Sky Dome field trip. (Form #50483)
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XVI.D.3. To OGE, $1,840.00 cash donation from Oak Grove Elementary PTO. To be used to help Arts fund. (Form #50496)
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XVI.D.4. To OGE, $527.00 cash donation from Oak Grove Elementary PTO. To be used to help Music fund. (Form #50497)
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XVI.D.5. To SES, $300.00 cash donation from Excel Parent Group. To be used to purchase sheep brains. (Form #50541)
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XVI.D.6. To Baxterville School, $500.00 cash donation from Priority One Bank. To be used for transportation costs for Kindergarten through 2nd grade field trip. (Form #50769)
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XVI.D.7. To OGHS Cheerleaders, $1,000.00 cash donation from Oak Grove Warrior Booster Club. To be used for nationals fees. (Form #50547)
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XVI.D.8. To Baxterville, 11 used leather office chairs valued at $830.00 from Cindy Adams. To be used to replace worn chairs. (Form #50874)
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XVI.D.9. To OGHS, $500.00 cash donation from Community Bank. To be used for Dr. Howze classes to go to Audubon Aquarium. (Form #50585)
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XVI.D.10. To OGHS, $975.00 cash donation from Parents of Ashley Forman classes. To be used for admission and charter bus fee for field trip. (Form #50586)
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XVI.D.11. To OGHS, $300.00 cash donation from Oak Grove Credit. To be used for Celeste Ezell class field trip to Aquarium expenses. (Form #50786)
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XVI.D.12. To PHS Cheer, $2,085.00 cash donation from American Online Giving (Benevity). To be used to help cover cost of national championship rings. (Form #50932)
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XVI.D.13. To Child Nutrition, $2,333.05 cash donation from The Lowrey Girls. To be used to cover negative lunch charge balance at Longleaf Elementary. (Form #51005)
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XVI.E. Fixed Assets Disposal
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XVI.F. State Inventory Disposal
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XVI.G. Bus Turnarounds
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XVI.H. Approval to retire 4 Police Department vehicles
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XVI.I. Reinstate fixed asset #33400 that has been found and is still in working order.
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XVI.J. Introduction of change to policy JD
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XVI.K. Introduction of policies for review with no change recommended: JDC, JDD, JDDA, JDDA-P
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XVI.L. Approval of CTE Program Change Request for 2025-2026 School Year
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XVI.M. Monthly School Improvement Plans
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XVI.N. Approval of School Improvement FY25 Job Descriptions
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XVI.O. FY25 School Improvement Plan
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XVI.P. Introduction of New Policy GBSB - Body-worn Cameras
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XVI.Q. Approval to Reinstate Asset #228811-HP Chromebook previously thought to be lost in a house fire.
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XVII. Other
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XVIII. Consider Executive Session
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XVIII.A. Student Matters
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XVIII.A.1. Request to Appear - TR
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XVIII.B. Personnel Matters
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XVIII.B.1. Request for Extended Leave - TA
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XVIII.B.2. Release from Contract Request - Riley Moore as Teacher at SES effective February 24, 2025.
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XVIII.C. Legal Matters
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XVIII.C.1. Potential legal issues relating to the construction of new schools
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XVIII.C.2. Update on legal include EEOC and Title IX
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XIX. Enter Executive Session
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XX. Exit Executive Session
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XXI. Recess
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