Approving this contract carries zero immediate financial obligation and allows the district to explore potential facility improvement projects at no risk. Proposed projects will be presented to the board for approval after the completion of the energy audit. 

f.y.i. Workers Compensation Update for July 2026

August 2026 Board Agenda Personnel Changes

Approve Policy AD for review. No revisions are recommended at this time. 

Approve Policy DJC as an update item. The proposed update includes language in accordance with Mississippi Code 37-9-39 and Senate Bill 2103. The updates also reflect the current practices and procedures of our district. 

Approve Policy EG for review. No revisions are suggested at this time.

Approve Policy EM for review. No revisions are suggested at this time. 

Approve Policy FFD for review. No revisions are suggested at this time. 

Approve Policy FHA for review. No revisions are suggested at this time. 

Approve Policy FHAA for review. No revisions are suggested at this time. 

Approve Policy GFABW as an update item. The update incorporates lifting requirements into this job description. 

Approve Policy GFABX as an update item. The update incorporates lifting requirements into this job description. 

Approve Policy GFABR as an update item. The update incorporates lifting requirements into this job description. 

Approve Policy JGC as a review item. No revisions are suggested at this time. 

Approve Policy JCBA as a review item. No revisions are suggested at this time. 

Present Policy GFBH as a review item. No changes are recommended at this time. 

Present Policy GFBEA as an update item. This revision incorporates the physical requirements for bus drivers as part of the State Department of Education's bus driver certification process. 

Present Policy GFBG as a review item. No changes are recommended at this time. 

Present Policy GFBM as an update item. This revision removes the requirement for a high school diploma and adds the expectation that applicants possess effective communication skills. These changes are intended to expand the pool of qualified applicants while maintaining the essential qualifications for the position. 

Present Policy GGBR as a recind item. The Business Manager salary scale has been incorporated into the Assistant Superintendent salary Scale (GGA), making Policy GGBR no longer necessary. 

Present Policy IDAG as an update item. This revision replaces Average Daily Attendance (ADA) with School District Net Enrollment as the basis for the total funding formula, reflecting the current funding process. 

Present Policy IFCB as a review item. No changes are recommended at this time. 

Present Policy IB as a review item. No changes are recommended at this time. 

Present Policy ICB as a review item. No changes are suggested at this time. 

Present Policy ICG as a review item. No changes are suggested at this time. 

Present Policy ICDA as a rescind item. This policy is inaccurate as our Preschool Program is addressed in IDEA Part B.

Present Policy JD-1 as a review item. No changes are recommended at this time. 

The attached data includes the MDE 2025-2026 Kindergarten Readiness data for each district and school that participated in the state assessment.  A comparison of the coastal school districts is also attached.

These documents note changes in each school's test documents.  These changes are required to be submitted by our district each year by MDE Student Assessment for accuracy.

This dual credit opportunity will be for students who do not qualify for dual credit classes offered through Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.

These addenda cover the Fall 2026 Dual Credit classes that MGCCC partners with our high schools and technology centers to provide for our students.  Students can take dual credit classes while still in high school that will be recognized by college campuses when they move to that next level after graduation.

3-5 minute school update presentations reflecting on the work that has been completed to bridge the gap between our general education students and special education students for the 25-26sy. 
 

Approve JCTC Perkins Assets for Disposal

Agreement with Machado|Patano for replacement of Vancleave High School's Gym floor with wood athletic flooring. 

f.y.i. July 2026 Summer Feeding Meal Counts

f.y.i. July 2026 Free and Reduced Percentages

f.y.i. July 2026 Average Daily Breakfast and Lunch Participation

This section includes student transfer and release requests for board approval.

2026-2027 yearbook agreement between Jostens and VMS. 

This is to purchase a new mover for the baseball fields. 

This is a Quote Justification for VLE's Imagine Learning Sonday System.

This was previously approved at the July 2026 meeting. After approval, ESRI had recommendations to modify the terms and conditions. 

VLE had their Book Fair approved for Feb. 4-19, 2027 at the April Board meeting.  Due to scheduling conflicts, dates had to be changed to 9/14-9/18/27.

Kona trucks/smart snacks sales.  Revenue will be used to buy student rewards, supplies and decor for school events.

VMS Band Spirit shirt fundraiser to raise money for school instrument upgrades and repairs.

VMS PTO will have Snacks/Spirits sales to assist staff, teachers and students' with daily supply needs. 

$2000 donation to buy student books and calculators.

In school/community calendar and raffle fundraiser. Proceeds will go to Work out gear and shoes for the team.

Bingo night VHS cafeteria.  Proceeds will help with equipment and facilities needs for the Softball team.

Donation for VHS Band to be able to do a graphic wrap on the Band trailer.

The Blackbaud Giving Fund Donation $500.  The donation will be used for Cheer supplies for the team.

VHS will sponsor a volleyball tournament for Coast schools. It will be in the VHS gym.  Proceeds will be used for equipment and pre-game meals.

Vancleave Athletics is selling sponsorship nameplates for VHS Gym chairs.

Approve Donation of Welding Rods from Airgas to JCSD Welding Programs at JCTC and ECHS

This is a mandatory Federal Programs conference for all federal program directors, homeless liaisons, EL coordinators, Foster POC, and other federal program student groups. 

Approve Child Nutrition Travel to MSNA Executive Board & Steering Meeting