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Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM
III. OATH OF OFFICE -- Mr. Eddie Prather
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
V. ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING ITEMS
V.A. Election of Board Officers
V.B. Appointment of Legal Counsel
V.C. Posting of Public Notices
V.D. Appointment of Recording Secretary
V.E. Authorization of District Signatures for District Financial Accounts
V.F. Consideration to Adopt Previously Approved Policies, Administrative Regulations, and Exhibits
V.G. Appointment of Board Audit Review Committee
VI. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
VI.A. February 12, 2019,  Noon, Regular Board Meeting, HLC
VI.B. February 12, 2019, 5:00am, Regular Board Meeting, Tupelo Middle School
VI.C. February 26, 2019, 9:00am, Board Work Session, Hancock Leadership Center
VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS
VII.A. Public Comments
VII.B. Recognitions (TPSD Goal #3)
VIII. ACTION ITEMS
VIII.A. Office of Director of Finance Mrs. Rachel Murphree (TPSD Goal #4)
VIII.A.1. Docket of Claims for the period of February 2, 2019, through March 1, 2019, Docket of Claims #59107 through #59852, in the amount of $1,358,278.36, and Athletic Ref Pay in the amount of $6,399.95 for February 2, 2019, through March 1, 2019; for a grand total of $1,364,678.31
VIII.A.2. Finance Reports for Month Ending January 31, 2019
VIII.A.2.a. Summary Report of Reconciled Bank Statements with Certification
VIII.A.2.b. Statement of Revenue and Expenditures with Current Budget Status
VIII.A.2.c. Cash Flow Statement for District Maintenance Fund
VIII.A.2.d. Combined Balance Sheet for all General and Special Revenue Funds
VIII.A.2.e. Monthly Financial Report (Not Required)
VIII.B. Office of Director of Human Resources Mr. Jim Turner (TPSD Goal #3)
VIII.B.1. Licensed Staff Recommendations
VIII.C. Office of Executive Director of Operations Mr. Charles Laney
VIII.C.1. Certificate of Final Completion -- THS Athletics Suite Renovations, Phase I, Project #17026.00
VIII.C.2. Change Order Number #3, THS Safe Room FEMA #1604-0527
VIII.D. Office of Assistant Superintendent Mr. Andy Cantrell
VIII.D.1. Student Discipline Case #03-2018-2019
VIII.E. Office of Assistant Superintendent Mrs. Kimberly Britton (TPSD Goals #1 through #4)
VIII.E.1. Memorandum of Understanding between City of Tupelo and Tupelo Public School District to implement Healthy Heroes Program
VIII.E.2. Memorandum of Understanding between Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services and Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind and North Mississippi Health Services and Tupelo Public School District
VIII.E.3. Memorandums of Understanding for Weekend Food Pack Programs
VIII.E.3.a. MOU between TPSD and First United Methodist Church of Tupelo (Weekend FoodPack Program)
VIII.E.3.b. MOU between TPSD and Global Outreach International (Weekend FoodPack Program)
VIII.E.3.c. MOU between TPSD and Jim Ingram CLI Cohort (Wave Market Program)
VIII.E.3.d. MOU between TPSD and Junior Auxiliary of Tupelo (Silent Servings Program)
VIII.E.4. Review of TPSD Board Policy Exhibits JBCC-E1 Non-Resident Tuition Charges and JBBC-E2 Admission of Non-Resident Students Tuition Agreement:  Non-Employee
VIII.F. CONSENT AGENDA
VIII.F.1. Office of Director of Finance Mrs. Rachel Murphree (TPSD GOAL #4)
VIII.F.1.a. Contractual Agreements
VIII.F.1.a.(1) Contracts to Acknowledge and Award #CO2062; #CO2066 through #CO2070; #CO2073 and #CO2074; and Rental of School Facilities SFR1938 and SFR1939
VIII.F.1.a.(2) Contractual Agreements to be Ratified:  #CO2064, #CO2065, #CO2071, and #CO2072
VIII.F.1.b. Donations #2018-2019-057 through #2018-2019-63
VIII.F.1.c. Permission to Submit Grants #1930 through # #2038
VIII.F.1.d. Permission to Accept Grants #1927 and #1931
VIII.F.1.e. Permission to Advertise for BD1902--Interactive Displays and BD1903 - MacBook Pros
VIII.F.1.f. Deletion of 111 TPSD Assets from the TPSD Assets Listing and add back three (3) Assets to the TPSD Asset Listing
VIII.F.2. Office of Assistant Superintendent Mr. Andy Cantrell (TPSD Goal #1, #2)
VIII.F.2.a. Student Transfer Report
VIII.F.2.b. Readmission of Student #03-2017-2018
VIII.F.2.c. Overnight Field Trip Requests
IX. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT -- Dr. Rob Picou
IX.A. Executive Summaries
IX.A.1. District of Innovation -- Mrs. Stewart McMillan
IX.A.2. Weekend Food Package Program -- Mrs. Kimberly Britton
IX.A.3. Safety Audit -- Mr. Andy Cantrell
IX.A.4. Ad Valorem Collections Received Through January 31, 2019 -- Mrs. Rachel Murphree
IX.B. Communication -- Dr. Rob Picou
IX.B.1. MSBA Board Reflections -- Board Members
IX.B.2. Project SEARCH Overview -- Ms. Gena McAlpin and Mrs. Stewart McMillan
IX.B.3. Superintendent's Report -- Dr. Rob Picou
IX.B.3.a. Review and Discussion of Proposed 2019-2010 Board Goals and Measurable Indicators
IX.B.4. Upcoming Events:   March 30-April 1, NSBA Annual Conference; April 9, Noon, HLC, Regular Board Meeting, 5:00pm, Regular Board Meeting, Tupelo High School; April 26, 11:30am, AEE at Pierce Street Elementary; April 29, 11:30am, Rotary Scholars, The Summit; May 14, Noon, HLC, Regular Board Meeting, Milam Elementary; May 17, THS Graduation, BancorpSouth Arena
IX.B.5. Board Master Calendar Review and Future Agenda Topics -- Dr. Rob Picou and Board Members
IX.B.5.a. Board Master Calendar
IX.B.5.b. Future Agenda Items
X. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
X.A. Consideration of Executive Session
X.B. Employment of 2019-2020 School Building Administrators (Assistant Principals), Licensed District Administrators, and District-Wide Positions -- No License Required
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: March 19, 2019 at 12:00 PM - Regular
Subject:
I. CALL TO ORDER
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II. ROLL CALL AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM
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III. OATH OF OFFICE -- Mr. Eddie Prather
Presenter:
Mr. Otis Tims
Attachments:
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IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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V. ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING ITEMS
Presenter:
Mr. Otis Tims
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V.A. Election of Board Officers
Presenter:
Mr. Otis Tims
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V.B. Appointment of Legal Counsel
Presenter:
Board President
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V.C. Posting of Public Notices
Presenter:
Mr. Otis Tims
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V.D. Appointment of Recording Secretary
Presenter:
Mr. Otis Tims
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V.E. Authorization of District Signatures for District Financial Accounts
Presenter:
Mr. Otis Tims
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V.F. Consideration to Adopt Previously Approved Policies, Administrative Regulations, and Exhibits
Presenter:
Mr. Otis Tims
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V.G. Appointment of Board Audit Review Committee
Presenter:
Mr. Otis Tims
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VI. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
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VI.A. February 12, 2019,  Noon, Regular Board Meeting, HLC
Presenter:
Ms. Patrice Tate
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VI.B. February 12, 2019, 5:00am, Regular Board Meeting, Tupelo Middle School
Presenter:
Ms. Patrice Tate
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VI.C. February 26, 2019, 9:00am, Board Work Session, Hancock Leadership Center
Presenter:
Ms. Patrice Tate
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VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS
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VII.A. Public Comments
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VII.B. Recognitions (TPSD Goal #3)
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VIII. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
VIII.A. Office of Director of Finance Mrs. Rachel Murphree (TPSD Goal #4)
Presenter:
Mrs. Rachel Murphree
Subject:
VIII.A.1. Docket of Claims for the period of February 2, 2019, through March 1, 2019, Docket of Claims #59107 through #59852, in the amount of $1,358,278.36, and Athletic Ref Pay in the amount of $6,399.95 for February 2, 2019, through March 1, 2019; for a grand total of $1,364,678.31
Presenter:
Ms. Sherry Davis
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VIII.A.2. Finance Reports for Month Ending January 31, 2019
Presenter:
Mrs. Rachel Murphree
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VIII.A.2.a. Summary Report of Reconciled Bank Statements with Certification
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VIII.A.2.b. Statement of Revenue and Expenditures with Current Budget Status
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VIII.A.2.c. Cash Flow Statement for District Maintenance Fund
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VIII.A.2.d. Combined Balance Sheet for all General and Special Revenue Funds
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VIII.A.2.e. Monthly Financial Report (Not Required)
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VIII.B. Office of Director of Human Resources Mr. Jim Turner (TPSD Goal #3)
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VIII.B.1. Licensed Staff Recommendations
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VIII.C. Office of Executive Director of Operations Mr. Charles Laney
Presenter:
Mr. Charles Laney
Subject:
VIII.C.1. Certificate of Final Completion -- THS Athletics Suite Renovations, Phase I, Project #17026.00
Attachments:
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VIII.C.2. Change Order Number #3, THS Safe Room FEMA #1604-0527
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VIII.D. Office of Assistant Superintendent Mr. Andy Cantrell
Presenter:
Mr. Andy Cantrell
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VIII.D.1. Student Discipline Case #03-2018-2019
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VIII.E. Office of Assistant Superintendent Mrs. Kimberly Britton (TPSD Goals #1 through #4)
Presenter:
Mrs. Kimberly Britton
Subject:
VIII.E.1. Memorandum of Understanding between City of Tupelo and Tupelo Public School District to implement Healthy Heroes Program
Presenter:
Mrs. Stewart McMillan
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VIII.E.2. Memorandum of Understanding between Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services and Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind and North Mississippi Health Services and Tupelo Public School District
Presenter:
Ms. Gena McAlpin
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VIII.E.3. Memorandums of Understanding for Weekend Food Pack Programs
Presenter:
Mrs. Kimberly Britton
Subject:
VIII.E.3.a. MOU between TPSD and First United Methodist Church of Tupelo (Weekend FoodPack Program)
Attachments:
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VIII.E.3.b. MOU between TPSD and Global Outreach International (Weekend FoodPack Program)
Attachments:
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VIII.E.3.c. MOU between TPSD and Jim Ingram CLI Cohort (Wave Market Program)
Attachments:
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VIII.E.3.d. MOU between TPSD and Junior Auxiliary of Tupelo (Silent Servings Program)
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.E.4. Review of TPSD Board Policy Exhibits JBCC-E1 Non-Resident Tuition Charges and JBBC-E2 Admission of Non-Resident Students Tuition Agreement:  Non-Employee
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.F. CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
VIII.F.1. Office of Director of Finance Mrs. Rachel Murphree (TPSD GOAL #4)
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.F.1.a. Contractual Agreements
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.F.1.a.(1) Contracts to Acknowledge and Award #CO2062; #CO2066 through #CO2070; #CO2073 and #CO2074; and Rental of School Facilities SFR1938 and SFR1939
Subject:
VIII.F.1.a.(2) Contractual Agreements to be Ratified:  #CO2064, #CO2065, #CO2071, and #CO2072
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.F.1.b. Donations #2018-2019-057 through #2018-2019-63
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.F.1.c. Permission to Submit Grants #1930 through # #2038
Attachments:
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VIII.F.1.d. Permission to Accept Grants #1927 and #1931
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.F.1.e. Permission to Advertise for BD1902--Interactive Displays and BD1903 - MacBook Pros
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.F.1.f. Deletion of 111 TPSD Assets from the TPSD Assets Listing and add back three (3) Assets to the TPSD Asset Listing
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.F.2. Office of Assistant Superintendent Mr. Andy Cantrell (TPSD Goal #1, #2)
Subject:
VIII.F.2.a. Student Transfer Report
Subject:
VIII.F.2.b. Readmission of Student #03-2017-2018
Subject:
VIII.F.2.c. Overnight Field Trip Requests
Attachments:
Subject:
IX. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT -- Dr. Rob Picou
Subject:
IX.A. Executive Summaries
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.A.1. District of Innovation -- Mrs. Stewart McMillan
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.A.2. Weekend Food Package Program -- Mrs. Kimberly Britton
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.A.3. Safety Audit -- Mr. Andy Cantrell
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.A.4. Ad Valorem Collections Received Through January 31, 2019 -- Mrs. Rachel Murphree
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.B. Communication -- Dr. Rob Picou
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.B.1. MSBA Board Reflections -- Board Members
Subject:
IX.B.2. Project SEARCH Overview -- Ms. Gena McAlpin and Mrs. Stewart McMillan
Subject:
IX.B.3. Superintendent's Report -- Dr. Rob Picou
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.B.3.a. Review and Discussion of Proposed 2019-2010 Board Goals and Measurable Indicators
Subject:
IX.B.4. Upcoming Events:   March 30-April 1, NSBA Annual Conference; April 9, Noon, HLC, Regular Board Meeting, 5:00pm, Regular Board Meeting, Tupelo High School; April 26, 11:30am, AEE at Pierce Street Elementary; April 29, 11:30am, Rotary Scholars, The Summit; May 14, Noon, HLC, Regular Board Meeting, Milam Elementary; May 17, THS Graduation, BancorpSouth Arena
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.B.5. Board Master Calendar Review and Future Agenda Topics -- Dr. Rob Picou and Board Members
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.B.5.a. Board Master Calendar
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.B.5.b. Future Agenda Items
Subject:
X. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Subject:
X.A. Consideration of Executive Session
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B. Employment of 2019-2020 School Building Administrators (Assistant Principals), Licensed District Administrators, and District-Wide Positions -- No License Required
Presenter:
Dr. Rob Picou
Subject:
XI. ADJOURNMENT
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