April 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:
Dr. Wesley Quick, Superintendent Mr. Rick Norton, Attorney |
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II. Call to Order
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III. Meeting Procedures
On behalf of the Lamar County Superintendent and School Board, I would like to welcome everyone to the meeting. As always, we appreciate community involvement in our district and are confirmed in our belief that this is what makes Lamar County Schools among the best in the state.
Copies of the agenda were available when you entered the meeting today. Any issue this Board is to address will be on the agenda in advance or will be motioned and approved as the first item of business. If any topic is not on the agenda, it cannot be discussed by the board. We did want to take a moment to remind everyone of the procedure allowing an item to be placed on the agenda or to address the board. Those requests must be submitted and approved at least ten (10) days in advance of the meeting date and receive the approval of the board president. The superintendent's office will be happy to help you with this. Thank you again for your interest and commitment to our schools. |
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IV. Approval of General Agenda
A. Call to Order
B. Meeting Procedures C. Approval of General Agenda D. Approval of March 10, 2026, Minutes E. Approval of Monthly Financial Report for February 2026 F. Approval of Accounts Payable Claims Docket G. Request to Approve Awarded Bid to Business Communications, Inc (BCI) and move forward with the purchase of the Distribution Firewall project. H. Request to Extend Contract with Chartwells for 1-Year 2026 - 2027 I. Request Approval of MOU Between USM and Lamar County School District J. Request to Approve Summer School for 2026 K. Land Manager Matters L. Superintendent's Report M. Set Next Regular Meeting for May 12, 2026, at Pioneer Building / Room 1008, 17 Pioneer Road E. Hattiesburg, MS 39402, beginning at 6:00 p.m. N. Other O. Consent Agenda Item P. Consider Executive Session Q. Enter Executive Session R. Exit Executive Session S. Recess |
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V. Approval of March 10, 2026, Minutes
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VI. Approval of Monthly Financial Report for February 2026
A. Statement of Fund Balances
B. Revenue Report C. Expenditure Report D. Bank Reconciliations E. District Maintenance Cash Flow |
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VII. Approval of Accounts Payable Claims Docket From March 5, 2026 - April 1, 2026
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VIII. Request to Approve Awarded Bid to Business Communications, Inc (BCI) and move forward with the purchase of the Distribution Firewall project.
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IX. Request to Extend Contract with Chartwells Dining Sevices for 1-Year 2026 - 2027
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X. Request Approval of MOU Between USM and Lamar County School District
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XI. Request to Approve Summer School for 2026
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XII. Land Manager Matters
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XII.A. Approval to award bid for Agricultural leases (16-5N-16W)
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XII.B. Approval of rental adjustment for Gerald (Tammy) Gargis, Lease # 896 (16-4N-15W)
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XIII. Superintendent's Report
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XIV. Set Next Regular Meeting for May 12, 2026, at Pioneer Building / Room 1008, 17 Pioneer Road E. Hattiesburg, MS, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
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XV. Other
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XV.A. Request Approval of Girls & Boys Club in Lumberton
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XVI. Consent Agenda Items
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XVI.A. Personnel Matters
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XVI.A.1. Lamar County Employee Handbook 2026 - 2027
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XVI.A.2. Non Certified Recommendations
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XVI.A.3. Personnel Agenda
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XVI.A.4. Summer Workers
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XVI.B. 16th Section
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XVI.B.1. Approval of lease assignment from Sybil Douglas to Jesse Douglas Jr. (Lease # 781) (16-5N-16W)
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XVI.C. Purchases
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XVI.C.1. Child Nutrition
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XVI.C.1.a. Reach in Refrigerator at a cost of $7,406.67 from Singer H and R. To be paid from Child Nutrition Funds. Alternate quote from Grover Brothers $8,082.00. ( Form # 64279)
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XVI.C.1.b. Milk Boxes (2) at a cost of $7,701.60 from Singer H and R. To be paid from Child Nutrition. Alternate quote from Grover Brothers $8,580.00. (Form # 64286)
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XVI.C.1.c. Water Filters at a cost of $7,147.00 from Grover Brothers Rest & Supply, Inc. To be paid from Child Nutrition Funds. Alternate quote from Singer H & R $7,969.15. (Form # 64295)
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XVI.C.2. District
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XVI.C.2.a. Charter Buses for Pre-K Field Trip on April 24, 2026, at a cost of $1,350.00 from Knight Coach Inc. To be paid from 1904 Early Learning Collab Donation Funds. Alternate quote Cline Tours $2,095.00. (Form # 64136)
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XVI.C.2.b. Mailing Equipment at a cost of $8,167.68 from Pitney Bowes, Inc. To be paid from 1120 District Budget Funds. (Form # 64362) State Contract # 8200081069 Expires June 30, 2026.
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XVI.C.3. Oak Grove Elementary School
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XVI.C.3.a. Playground Mulch at a cost of $43,400.00 from Jellybean Rubber Mulch. To be paid from School Activity Funds. Alternate quote from Magnolia Recreation $56,494.07. (Form # 64323)
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XVI.C.4. Oak Grove High School
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XVI.C.4.a. OGHS Cheer Camp at a cost of $6,842.00 from Universal Cheerleaders Association / Varsity. To be paid from District Budget Funds. (Form # 63095)
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XVI.C.4.b. OGHS Cheer camp / Choreography at a cost of $8,873.00 from V!ROC. To be paid from School Activity Funds. (Form # 63920)
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XVI.C.4.c. OGHS 26 - 27 Cheer Class & Music at a cost of $20,720.00 from ACE Cheer Company. To be paid from School Activity Funds. (Form # 63955)
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XVI.C.4.d. Football Helmets (40) at a cost of $11,450.00 from Riddell All American Sports. To be paid from School Activity Funds. (Form # 64284) Sole Source
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XVI.C.4.e. Football Uniforms (380) at a cost of $35,250.00 from Sports Center. To be paid from School Activity Funds. Alternate quote from 601 Sports. (Form # 64287)
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XVI.C.5. Oak Grove Middle School
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XVI.C.5.a. School Supplies at a cost of $16,145.88 from ODP Business Solutions. To be paid from Title I and SI Funds. Alternate quote Quill $16,196.10. ( Form # 63983)
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XVI.C.6. Purvis High School
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XVI.C.6.a. Sidewalk extension at Purvis High School at a cost of $13,900.00 from Ingram Custom Works. To be paid from 1908 Facilities Funds. Alternate quote from Jonathon Hammons Construction $15,636.00. (Form # 64228)
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XVI.C.6.b. 20Dz each-Game & Practice Balls 50-Pants 30-Jerseys at a cost of $8,008.80 from 601 Sports. To be paid from School Activity Funds. Alternate quote from BSN $10,636.70. (Form # 64256)
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XVI.C.7. Sumrall High School
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XVI.C.7.a. SHS Cheer Camp (19 cheerleaders) at a cost of $8,873.00 from V!ROC. To be paid from School Activity Funds. (Form # 63979)
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XVI.C.8. Sumrall Elementary School
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XVI.C.8.a. Remove / Replace Heat / Air units at Sumrall Elementary School Gym / PAC at a cost of $62,150.00 from American Air Specialists. To be paid from 1908 Facilities Funds. Alternate quote from Essco Air Conditioning & Heating $63,900.00. (Form # 64223)
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XVI.C.9. Technology
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XVI.C.9.a. FORTIAUTHENTICATOR CLOUD at a cost of $59,325.00 from HOWARD. To be paid from 1902 Technology Funds. Alternate quote from BCI $62,370.00. (Form # 64330)
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XVI.D. Donations
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XVI.D.1. LCCTE
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XVI.D.1.a. LCCTE Construction Skills Fund $300.00 cash donation from Suzanne Kelly. To be used for Skills Competition for registry, hotel stays, and misc. cost for students to compete at the state level. (Form # 64133)
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XVI.D.1.b. UAS Activity Fund $500 cash donation from Cooperative Energy. To be used for competitions and supplies. (Form # 64150)
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XVI.D.2. Longleaf Elementary School
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XVI.D.2.a. EXCEL Field Trip Fees $250.00 cash donation from Lindsay Caminita. To be used to help offset the cost of field trip approved on Form # 62885. (Form # 63047)
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XVI.D.2.b. EXCEL Field Trip Fees $400.00 cash donation from Hood Companies. To be used to help offset the cost of field trip approved on Form # 62885. (Form # 63049)
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XVI.D.3. Oak Grove High School
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XVI.D.3.a. OGHS Cheerleaders $1,900.00 cash donation from Oak Grove Warrior Booster Club. To be used for Nationals Rings. (Form # 62852)
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XVI.D.3.b. OGHS Cheerleaders $1,000.00 cash donation from Citizens National Bank. To be used for Nationals Rings. (Form # 62854)
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XVI.D.3.c. OGHS Cheerleaders $300.00 cash donation from Cooperative Energy. To be used for Nationals Rings. (Form # 63029)
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XVI.D.3.d. OGHS Cross Country (split boys and girls) $3,000.00 cash donation from Kinda Gritty LLC. To be used for XC expenses including new uniforms and running shoes for athletes. (Form # 63966)
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XVI.D.4. Purvis Upper Elementary School
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XVI.D.4.a. PUES Archery Team $915.00 cash donation from Door Donations. To be used for archery equipment and maintenance. (Form # 63996)
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XVI.D.5. Sumrall High School
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XVI.D.5.a. Sumrall High School Traces of Blue $1,680.00 cash donation from Sumrall Traces of Blue Club. To be used for ICHSA Semifinals Tranportation. (Form # 64132)
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XVI.E. Fixed Assets
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XVI.E.1. Lumberton Elementary School
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XVI.E.1.a. Request to remove staff Wacom Tablet from Inventory due to the item being lost. (Asset # 046476)
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XVI.E.2. Oak Grove Middle School
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XVI.E.2.a. Request to remove student Chromebook from Inventory due to the item not being returned. (Asset # 251597)
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XVI.F. Fixed Assets Disposal
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XVI.F.1. Retirement Request
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XVI.G. Bus Turnaround
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XVI.G.1. Request for Bus Turnaround for S.B.
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XVI.H. Out of State Trip Requests
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XVI.H.1. Bellevue Elementary School
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XVI.H.1.a. Lindsay Shepherd and 11 students with parents to Nashville, TN, on June 20 - 23, 2026, for the National Jr. Beta Convention. (Form # 64062)
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XVI.H.2. LCCTE
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XVI.H.2.a. Megan Kelly and 2 students to Indianapolis, IN, on June 16 - 21, 2026, for HOSA Competition. (Form # 63987)
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XVI.H.2.b. Suzanne Kelly to Rogers, AK, on April 28 - May 1, 2026, for Region IV ACTE Conference. (Form # 64259)
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XVI.H.3. Purvis High School
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XVI.H.3.a. Chaperones: Joseph Van Zandt, Tiffany Gallaway, Lisa Randall, Michelle Pina, Kathye Jarrell and 4 students to Washington, DC on May 21 - 25, 2026, for NCFL Nationals. (Form # 64275)
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XVI.H.3.b. Anthony Emmons, Sadora Jarvis, Latoya Whittington, Stephanie Abel and 27 students to San Antonio, TX, on June 28 - July 3, 2026, for FBLA National Competition. (Form # 64318)
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XVI.H.3.c. Celeste Aycock, Archery Team members and parent chaperones to Louisville, KY, on May 6 - 10, 2026, for Archery Competition. (Form # 64328)
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XVI.H.4. Purvis Middle School
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XVI.H.4.a. Purvis Middle School Archery Sponsor, Celeste Aycock and Archery Team to Louisville, KY, on May 6 - 10, 2026, for Eastern Nationals Competition. (Form # 64144)
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XVI.H.4.b. Sara Cooper, Jennifer Wakefield, Sponsors to New Orleans, LA, on May 14, 2026, for 8th Grade Field Trip. (Form # 64158)
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XVI.H.5. Sumrall Middle School
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XVI.H.5.a. Sherry Odom, 7 students and chaperones to Nashville, TN on June 23 - 27, 2026, for Beta National Convention. (Form # 64112)
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XVI.I. Monthly School Improvement Report
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XVI.J. School Improvement FY 26 Plan
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XVI.K. School Improvement Job Descriptions for FY 26
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XVI.L. Special Request
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XVI.L.1. Requesting approval to outsource the 2026 - 2027 Purvis Lower Elementary yearbook and school photographer for school photos to C-Studio
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XVI.L.2. Baxterville Request approval to destroy bookkeeper's records from 2019 - 2020
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XVII. Consider Executive Session
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XVII.A. Student Matters
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XVII.A.1. Zone Transfer Request by P.H.
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XVII.B. Personnel Matters
***(Discussion of personnel issues related to specific employees.)*** |
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XVII.B.1. Request for Extension for Non-Working Employee Status at Expiration of FMLA Leave
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XVII.C. Litigation Matters
***(Report from legal counsel on prospective litigation where the open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the District and to receive legal advice from legal counsel.)*** |
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XVIII. Enter Executive Session
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XIX. Exit Executive Session
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XX. Recess
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