August 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. Meeting Procedures

III. Approval of General Agenda

IV. Recognitions

V. Approval of July 15, 2025 Minutes

VI. Approval of July 30, 2025 Special Called Minutes

VII. Approval of FY26 Ad Valorem Resolution-Lamar

VIII. Approval of FY26 Ad Valorem Resolution-Pearl River

IX. Approval of New Policies:  EFC & GBDB

X. Approval of Change to Policy BCAB

XI. Approval to Request Proposals for Investment of 2025 Bond Funds

XII. Approval to Advertise for Bids to upgrade security cameras at OGHS, Longleaf and OGE.

XIII. 16th Section Land Matters

XIII.A. Approval for Land Manager to have discretion to use independent appraisals to establish fee simple land values or use the land value shown on the current tax role for the subject property.  Independent appraisals will be obtained for all commercial property.

XIII.B. Hunting Leases

XIII.B.1. Open and award bid on 640 acres in 16-3N-15W

XIII.B.2. Open and award bid on 630 acres in 16-1S-14W

XIII.B.3. Delancy 70 acre parcel - Remove from bidding due to a technical error in the process.

XIII.B.4. 123 acre parcel - Pull from bidding due to previous granting of recreational lease.

XIII.C. Approval of New 40-year Residential Lease for Tiegha Seals at 37 Pine Burr Road for $375/yr.

XIII.D. Approval of Assignment of Lease #248 from Brackman's Stepping Stone LLC to Brackman on Broadway, Inc.

XIV. Superintendent's Report

XV. Set Next Regular Meeting for Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at Sumrall Elementary beginning at 6:00p.m.

XVI. Consent Agenda Items

XVI.A. Personnel Matters

XVI.A.1. Personnel Agenda

XVI.A.2. Approval of New Teacher Induction Stipends

XVI.A.3. Approval of Salary Scale Change

XVI.A.4. Remove from Payroll

XVI.B. Purchases

XVI.B.1. For Baxterville - Rescind Form 54748 due to some changes needed in items requested.

XVI.B.2. For SMS, 20 iPads with case at a cost of $10,339.00 from Apple Store (bid approved 7/13/2023).  To be paid from Title I ATSI funds.  (Form #55538)

XVI.B.3. For PUE, 267 Into Reading "Know It, Show It" ELA Workbooks Grades 3 & 4 at a cost of $6,013.64 from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (state contract).  To be paid from 1120 District Budget.  (Form #55539)

XVI.B.4. For SpEd, Speech/Language Services at a cost of $75/hour from Sarah K Anderson.  To be paid from SpEd funds.  Alternate quote Debbie Barlow $80/hour.  (Form #55562)

XVI.B.5. For SpEd, Occupation & Physical Therapy at a cost of $60/hour from Aspire.  To be paid from SpEd funds.  Alternate quote PDS-Pediatric Developmental Services $73/hour.  (Form #55567)

XVI.B.6. For District, Multi-Factor Authentication add-on to forms 54846, 54849 at a cost of $1,100.00 from Courage Technologies.  To be paid from 1120 District Budget.  (Form #55594)

XVI.B.7. For PMS, 30 iPads with 2 yr. AppleCare + keyboard cases & license at a cost of $15,508.50 from Apple Computer Inc (bid approved 7/13/23).  To be paid from Title I School Improvement.  (Form #55536)

XVI.B.8. For PUE, 51 iPads and cases at a cost of $26,364.45 from Apple (bid approved 7/13/23).  To be paid from Title ATSI.  (Form #55537)

XVI.B.9. For SES, 106 iPads w/KB cases at a cost of $54,796.70 from Apple (bid approved 7/13/23).  To be paid from Title I funds.  (Form #55540)

XVI.B.10. For Bellevue, 43 iPads & 2 yr AppleCare - subscription license at a cost of $17,931.00 from Apple (bid approved 7/13/23).  To be paid from Title I funds.  (Form #55544)

XVI.B.11. For Baxterville, 41 iPads WiFi 128GB keyboard & cases & 2 charging carts at a cost of $22,994.85 from Apple Computer (bid approved 7/13/23).  To be paid from Title I funds.  (Form #55575)

XVI.B.12. For Bellevue, Speaking fees-Onsite-Expedite Fee 7/23/25 Add on 53585 at a cost of $550.00 from Conscious Discipline.  To be paid from 1120 District Budget.  (Form #55695)

XVI.B.13. For District, ELA Flex at a cost of $10,631.25 from HMH.  To be paid from Title I School Improvement funds.  Alternate quote Rosemont $23,625.00.  (Form #55565)

XVI.B.14. For OGE, 305 Into Reading Know It Show It workbooks at a cost of $6,742.68 from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (state contract).  To be paid from 1120 District Budget.  (Form #55570)

XVI.B.15. For LHS, Materials/labor to install gutter and metal on fieldhouse at a cost of $6,700.00 from Pace Roofing.  To be paid from 1908 Facilities funds.  Alternate quote McKinley Roofing $7,000.00.  (Form #55605)

XVI.B.16. For Child Nutrition, 2 Convection ovens at a cost of $25,032.20 from Singer H & R.  To be paid from 2110 Child Nutrition funds.  Alternate quote Grover Brothers $25,180.00.  (Form #55667)

XVI.B.17. For District, Crate at a cost of $7,200.00 from 806 Technologies.  To be paid from Title I funds.  Alternate quote Central Bidding-no bids.  (Form #55719)

XVI.B.18. For Longleaf, 48 Apple iPads 128 GB at a cost of $20,016.00 from Apple Computers, Inc. (Bid approved 7/13/23). To be paid from Title I and 1120 District Budget.  (Form #55721)

XVI.B.19. For District, Elevation at a cost of $7,000.00 from Curriculum Associates.  To be paid from Title III  & District Budget funds.  Alternate quote Central Bidding-no bids.  (Form #55723)

XVI.B.20. For Technology, Renewal of Mastery Connect at a cost of $101,039.98 from Instructure, Inc.  To be paid from 1902 Technology funds.  (Form #55726)

XVI.B.21. For Technology, Renewal of Cohesity/Fort Knox at a cost of $9,921.39 from BCI.  To be paid from 1902 Technology funds.  (Form #55727)

XVI.B.22. For OGE, 8 Apple iPads w/keyboard cases at a cost of $4,135.60 from Apple Computer, Inc. (Bid approved 7/13/23). To be paid from Title I funds.  (Form #55716)

XVI.B.23. For OGE, Roofing project on Long Hall at a cost of $57,394.67 from Pace Roofing.  To be paid from 1908 Facilities funds.  Alternate quote Eddie Pearson Roofing, LLC $62,500.00.  (Form #55816)

XVI.B.24. For SHS, Roofing project on white house at a cost of $16,707.94 from Pace Roofing.  To be paid from 1908 Facilities funds.  Alternate quote Eddie Pearson Roofing, LLC. $19,525.00.  (Form #55819)

XVI.B.25. For OGMS, 128 iPads at a cost of $66,169.60 from Apple Computer, Inc. (Bid approved 7/13/23).  To be paid from Title I funds.  (Form #55827)

XVI.B.26. For Police, Cameras on Center Pole at OGHS at a cost of $7,553.58 from PRO1.  To be paid from 0947 Police funds.  Alternate quote Paladin $9,811.00.  (Form #55750)

XVI.B.27. For District, Social Studies lit for 7 Elem schools at a cost of $15,166.83 from Studies Weekly.  To be paid from 1120 District funds.  Alternate quote TCI $37,380.00.  (Form #55580)

XVI.B.28. For LHS, Consultation services for 6 days at a cost of $7,800.00 from Millennium Educational System, LLC.  To be paid from Title I funds.  Alternate quote Bailey Educational Group $9,000.00.  (Form #55801)

XVI.B.29. For PMS, 4 days on campus PD focusing on Reading & Writing Integration at a cost of $5,600.00 from South Mississippi Writing Project.  To be paid from Title 1-A funds.  Alternate quote Kids First Education, LLC $5,900.00.  (Form #55818)

XVI.B.30. For OGMS, 20 Into Math manipulatives at a cost of $7,957.00 from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (state contract).  To be paid from Title I funds.  (Form #55820)

XVI.B.31. For SpEd, Sign language interpreter at a cost of $60/hr from BlueCloud Staffing.  To be paid from Special Education funds.  Alternate quote Vocovision $68-78/hr.  (Form #55821)

XVI.B.32. For PMS, 4 days on campus PD focusing on Math at a cost of $6,000.00 from Bailey Education Group, LLC.  To be paid from Title I-A funds.  Alternate quote Kids First Education LLC $5,900.00.  (Form #55845)

XVI.B.33. For OGHS, Emergency purchase for HVAC Repair on Gym unit at a cost of $9,240.20 from Trane.  To be paid from 1908 Facilities funds.  Alternate quote Element Air $9,895.99.  (Form #55872)

XVI.B.34. For LHS, Conscious Discipline at a cost of $5,420.00 from Conscious Discipline.  To be paid from Title I funds.  Alternate quote Central Bidding-no bids.  (Form #55874)

XVI.B.35. For Facilities, Furniture add on to Form 53730 at a cost of $740.00 from Commercial Stationery.  To be paid from 1908 Facilities funds.  (Form #55881)

XVI.B.36. For District, Moby Max at a cost of $35,196.00 from Moby Max.  To be paid from Title I funds.  Alternate quote Central Bidding-No bid meeting RFP specifications.  (Form #55757)

XVI.B.37. For District, Painting projects at multiple locations at a cost of $13,525.00 from GCB Coatings.  To be paid from 1908 Facilities funds.  Alternate quote Leap of Faith Painting $16,950.00.  (Form #55882)

XVI.B.38. For OGHS, Meals for football players for 14 games at a cost of $11,760.00 from The Front Porch.  To be paid from School Activity funds.  Alternate quote Lake Serene Grocery $13,440.00.  (Form #55914)

XVI.B.39. For SpEd, Psychometrist testing subscription at a cost of $6,561.25 from Riverside Insights.  To be paid from Special Education funds.  Alternate quote Central Bidding-no bids.  (Form #55920)

XVI.B.40. For District, Renewal of Smartpass at a cost of $14,817.95 from Smartpass.  To be paid from 1902 Technology funds.  (Form #55925)

XVI.B.41. For District, Fire alarm monitoring @ 29 locations at a cost of $17,400.00 from Southern Fire.  To be paid from 0953 Security Monitoring funds.  Alternate quote Pro 1 $34,119.71.  (Form #55966)

XVI.B.42. For District, Reflex/Refrax at a cost of $37,489.50 from Explore Learning.  To be paid from Title I funds.  Alternate quote Central Bidding-No bid meeting RFP specifications.  (Form #55974)

XVI.B.43. For SHS, Football sound system at a cost of $12,520.00 from Max Multimedia & Cabling Solutions.  To be paid from 1120 District Budget.  Alternate quote C&M Music Center $14,089.87.  (Form #55976)

XVI.B.44. For Transportation, Traversa add on to Form #34915 at a cost of $4,259.00 from Tyler Technologies.  (Form #56029)

XVI.B.45. For OGHS, College Board AP exams at a cost of $18,816.00 from College Board.  To be paid from School Activity funds.  (Form #55916)

XVI.B.46. For OGE & OGMS, Tree removal/mulching/grading cleanup at a cost of $12,500.00 from Perks Tree Masters.  To be paid from 1908 Facilities funds.  Alternate quote B and C Riley Tree Services $ 16,000.00.  (Form #55865)

XVI.B.47. For Technology, Renewal of Edulastic at a cost of $35,534.40 from GoGuardian.  To be paid from 1902 Technology funds.  (Form #55924)

XVI.B.48. For Transportation, Renewal of Traversa at a cost of $13,280.00 from Tyler Technologies.  To be paid from 1120 Transportation funds.  (Form #56032)

XVI.B.49. For LHS, Sidewalk project for football field and stadium at a cost of $40,909.00 from CT Concrete.  To be paid from 1120 District Budget.  Alternate quote R & R Concrete Finishers $46,487.50.  (Form #56120)

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

XVI.D. Donations

XVI.D.1. To Longleaf, 8x12 Portable Building valued at $3,857.62 from Longleaf Elementary PTO.  To be used for storage of pottery equipment.  (Form #55247)

XVI.D.2. To SHS, $400.00 cash donation from Scholastics.  To be used for teacher lunch.  (Form #55287)

XVI.D.3. To Longleaf, Benches for outdoors valued at $3,914.48 from Longleaf Elementary PTO.  To be used for outdoor seating.  (Form #55264)

XVI.D.4. To SHS Band, $650.00 cash donation from Sumrall Class of 2027.  To be used for general band expenses in memory of Jakob Hill.  (Form #55446)

XVI.D.5. To OGHS Football, $8,000.00 cash donation from Anthony Maddox and Family.  To be used to purchase enclosed trailer.  (Form #55477)

XVI.D.6. To OGHS Football, $4,974.00 cash donation from Oak Grove Warrior Booster Club.  To be used to purchase footballs.  (Form #55625)

XVI.D.7. To OGHS Football, $1,069.21 cash donation from Oak Grove Warrior Booster Club.  To be used for purchase of video camera Cannon VIXIA HF G70 4K.  (Form #55635)

XVI.D.8. To OGMS FBLA, $5,120.00 cash donation from MS FBLA Foundation.  To be used for FBLA expenses.  (Form #55799)

XVI.E. Fixed Assets Disposal

XVI.F. State Inventory Disposal

XVI.G. Approval of 25-26 McKinney Vento Plan

XVI.H. Approval of MOU between LCSD and Acapella University for Site Based Learning

XVI.I. Introduction of Policy IU

XVI.J. Approval for PMS to outsource 2025-2026 yearbook to C Studios.

XVI.K. Approval for PMS to outsource 2025-2026 photography to C Studios.

XVI.L. Approval to Revise/Add-on for MP Design Group to submit specifications for HVAC units at OGHS Cafeteria.

XVI.M. Approval of 25-26 English Learner Plan

XVI.N. Introduction of Change to Policies:  DJD, JBCD, CNA, BCBI

XVI.O. Bus Turnarounds

XVI.P. Approval to use ACT as a vendor for 2025-2026 College Readiness Assessment testing.

XVII. Other

XVIII. Consider Executive Session

XVIII.A. Student Matters

XVIII.A.1. Transfer Request-LS

XVIII.B. Personnel Matters

XVIII.B.1. Request for Release from Contract

XVIII.C. Potential Litigation

XIX. Enter Executive Session

XX. Exit Executive Session

XXI. Recess