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Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM
IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
V. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
V.A. June 11, 2019, Regular Board Meeting
V.B. June 27-28, 2019, Special Called Meeting (Board Retreat)
V.C. June 28, 2019, Special Called Meeting
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS
VI.A. Public Comments
VI.B. Recognitions
VI.B.1. The United Way Recognition
VI.B.2. Milam Stock Market Game Team
VI.B.3. Newly Appointed School Resource Officers
VII. ACTION ITEMS
VII.A. Office of Director of Finance Mrs. Rachel Murphree  (TPSD Goal #4)
VII.A.1. Docket of Claims #62198 through #63463 in the amount of $5,723,847.90 for the period June 1, 2019 through July 19, 2019
VII.A.2. Finance Reports for Month Ending May 31, 2019
VII.A.2.a. Summary Report of Reconciled Bank Statements with Certification
VII.A.2.b. Statement of Revenue and Expenditures with Current Budget Status
VII.A.2.c. Cash Flow Statement for District Maintenance Fund
VII.A.2.d. Combined Balance Sheet for all General and Special Revenue Funds
VII.A.2.e. Monthly Financial Statement -- Not Required
VII.A.3. Request Authorization of Budget Amendments during the 2019-2020 School Year
VII.A.4. Authorization to Transfer Between Accounts during the 2019-2020 School Year
VII.B. Office of Director of Human Resources Mr. Jim Turner (TPSD Goal #3)
VII.B.1. Licensed Personnel Recommendations
VII.B.2. Overview of Proposal for a Classification and Compensation Study
VII.C. Office of Assistant Superintendent Mrs. Kimberly Britton
VII.C.1. First Reading of New Policies BCBCA-- School Board Member Access to District Data, BDD--Board Policy Dissemination, and GBS - Use of Force by School District Officers
VII.C.2. Revision of TPSD Policies-- ABA Authority; ABB Board Powers and Duties; ABCB Board Members Qualifications; ABCC Board Member Term of Office; AD School Attendance Areas; AE School Year (Academic Year); BBE School Board Attorney; BCAE Public Hearings; BJ School Board Retreats and Work Sessions; CEA Superintendent Qualifications; GBRL Drug Free Schools and Workplace; IB Instructional Goals; ICB Curriculum Development Planning; IEA Intervention Process; IFG Early Graduation; IHEA Class Ranking; IHF Graduation Requirements; IK Limited English Proficiency Instruction; JGEA Physical Examinations of Students
VII.C.3. Deletion of TPSD Policies IDCAD Compensatory Education/Remediation; IJBA Personal Electronic Devices-Laptops, Tablets, & Mobile Devices (BYOD)
VII.D. Office of Director of Operations Mr. Charles Laney (TPSD Goals #2 and #4)
VII.D.1. Certificate of Final Completion--Carver Elementary Renovations
VII.D.2. Certificate of Final Completion--Tupelo High School Renovations
VII.D.3. Certificate of Substantial Completion--Tupelo High School Saferoom
VII.D.4. Contract for Professional Services between Sloan Landscape Architect, LLC and TPSD for Tupelo High School Parking Lot Improvements
VII.E. Consent Agenda
VII.E.1. Office of Director of Finance Mrs. Rachel Murphree (TPSD GOAL #4)
VII.E.1.a. Contracts to be Acknowledged and Awarded: #CO2199, #CO2203, #CO2205 through #CO2226; #CO2241, and SFR2000 through SFR2002
VII.E.1.b. Ratification of Contractual Agreements #CO1929,  #CO1974, #CO2056,  #CO2121, #CO2149, #CO2195 through #CO2198,  #CO2200 through #CO2202, #CO2204, #CO2227 through #CO2237
VII.E.1.c. Donations #2019-2020-001 through #2019-2020-006
VII.E.1.d. Permission to Submit TPSD Grant #2044 through #2045
VII.E.1.e. Permission to Accept TPSD Grants #1933 through #1943 and #2043
VII.E.1.f. Permission to Advertise Bids: BD2003--Apple iPods; BD2004--Literature Textbooks; RFP2001---THS Yearbook
VII.E.1.g. Awarding of Advertised Bids and Proposals: RFP2000 School Day Pictures; BD2002 Interactive Displays
VII.E.1.h. Permission to Delete 135 Assets from the TPSD Asset Listing and Add Back 2 Items to the TPSD Asset Listing 
VII.E.2. Office of Assistant Superintendent Mrs. Kimberly Britton
VII.E.2.a. Assurances for Homeless Grant
VII.E.2.b. MOU between Mississippi University for Women and TPSD for Field Experience Placements
VII.E.3. Office of Assistant Superintendent Mr. Andy Cantrell
VII.E.3.a. Student Transfer Report
VII.E.3.b. Overnight Field Trips
VII.E.3.c. Annual Approval of TPSD District-Wide School Safety and Crisis Management Guide
VII.E.3.d. MOU between Tupelo Career and Technical Center and Campusknot
VII.E.3.e. Offer vs. Serve Menu Option
VII.F. Office of Superintendent Dr. Rob Picou
VII.F.1. Middle College Handbook
VIII. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT -- DR. ROB PICOU
VIII.A. Executive Summaries
VIII.A.1. District of Innovation--Mrs. Stewart McMillan
VIII.A.2. Ad Valorem Report for Amount Received through June, 2019 - Mrs. Rachel Murphree
VIII.B. Communication from Dr. Picou
VIII.B.1. Superintendent's Report--Dr. Rob Picou
VIII.C. Upcoming Events:  Convocation -- July 31, 8:00 a.m.; Staff Returns July 31; Students Return August 7; Regular Board Meeting August 13, Noon, HLC; September 10, Noon Regular Board Meeting, 5pm Regular Board Meeting, Joyner
VIII.D. Board Master Calendar Review and Future Agenda Topics--Dr. Rob Picou and School Board Members
VIII.D.1. Board Master Calendar
VIII.D.2. Future Agenda Topics
IX. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
IX.A. Consideration of Executive Session
IX.B. Third Amendment to Employment Agreement
X. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: July 30, 2019 at 12:00 PM - Regular
Subject:
I. CALL TO ORDER
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II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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III. ROLL CALL AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM
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IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
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V. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Presenter:
Ms. Patrice Tate
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V.A. June 11, 2019, Regular Board Meeting
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V.B. June 27-28, 2019, Special Called Meeting (Board Retreat)
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V.C. June 28, 2019, Special Called Meeting
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VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS
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VI.A. Public Comments
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VI.B. Recognitions
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VI.B.1. The United Way Recognition
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VI.B.2. Milam Stock Market Game Team
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VI.B.3. Newly Appointed School Resource Officers
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VII. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
VII.A. Office of Director of Finance Mrs. Rachel Murphree  (TPSD Goal #4)
Subject:
VII.A.1. Docket of Claims #62198 through #63463 in the amount of $5,723,847.90 for the period June 1, 2019 through July 19, 2019
Presenter:
Mr. Joe Babb
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VII.A.2. Finance Reports for Month Ending May 31, 2019
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VII.A.2.a. Summary Report of Reconciled Bank Statements with Certification
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VII.A.2.b. Statement of Revenue and Expenditures with Current Budget Status
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VII.A.2.c. Cash Flow Statement for District Maintenance Fund
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VII.A.2.d. Combined Balance Sheet for all General and Special Revenue Funds
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VII.A.2.e. Monthly Financial Statement -- Not Required
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VII.A.3. Request Authorization of Budget Amendments during the 2019-2020 School Year
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VII.A.4. Authorization to Transfer Between Accounts during the 2019-2020 School Year
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VII.B. Office of Director of Human Resources Mr. Jim Turner (TPSD Goal #3)
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VII.B.1. Licensed Personnel Recommendations
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VII.B.2. Overview of Proposal for a Classification and Compensation Study
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VII.C. Office of Assistant Superintendent Mrs. Kimberly Britton
Subject:
VII.C.1. First Reading of New Policies BCBCA-- School Board Member Access to District Data, BDD--Board Policy Dissemination, and GBS - Use of Force by School District Officers
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.C.2. Revision of TPSD Policies-- ABA Authority; ABB Board Powers and Duties; ABCB Board Members Qualifications; ABCC Board Member Term of Office; AD School Attendance Areas; AE School Year (Academic Year); BBE School Board Attorney; BCAE Public Hearings; BJ School Board Retreats and Work Sessions; CEA Superintendent Qualifications; GBRL Drug Free Schools and Workplace; IB Instructional Goals; ICB Curriculum Development Planning; IEA Intervention Process; IFG Early Graduation; IHEA Class Ranking; IHF Graduation Requirements; IK Limited English Proficiency Instruction; JGEA Physical Examinations of Students
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Subject:
VII.C.3. Deletion of TPSD Policies IDCAD Compensatory Education/Remediation; IJBA Personal Electronic Devices-Laptops, Tablets, & Mobile Devices (BYOD)
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.D. Office of Director of Operations Mr. Charles Laney (TPSD Goals #2 and #4)
Subject:
VII.D.1. Certificate of Final Completion--Carver Elementary Renovations
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.D.2. Certificate of Final Completion--Tupelo High School Renovations
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.D.3. Certificate of Substantial Completion--Tupelo High School Saferoom
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.D.4. Contract for Professional Services between Sloan Landscape Architect, LLC and TPSD for Tupelo High School Parking Lot Improvements
Attachments:
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VII.E. Consent Agenda
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.E.1. Office of Director of Finance Mrs. Rachel Murphree (TPSD GOAL #4)
Subject:
VII.E.1.a. Contracts to be Acknowledged and Awarded: #CO2199, #CO2203, #CO2205 through #CO2226; #CO2241, and SFR2000 through SFR2002
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.E.1.b. Ratification of Contractual Agreements #CO1929,  #CO1974, #CO2056,  #CO2121, #CO2149, #CO2195 through #CO2198,  #CO2200 through #CO2202, #CO2204, #CO2227 through #CO2237
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VII.E.1.c. Donations #2019-2020-001 through #2019-2020-006
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VII.E.1.d. Permission to Submit TPSD Grant #2044 through #2045
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VII.E.1.e. Permission to Accept TPSD Grants #1933 through #1943 and #2043
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.E.1.f. Permission to Advertise Bids: BD2003--Apple iPods; BD2004--Literature Textbooks; RFP2001---THS Yearbook
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.E.1.g. Awarding of Advertised Bids and Proposals: RFP2000 School Day Pictures; BD2002 Interactive Displays
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.E.1.h. Permission to Delete 135 Assets from the TPSD Asset Listing and Add Back 2 Items to the TPSD Asset Listing 
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.E.2. Office of Assistant Superintendent Mrs. Kimberly Britton
Subject:
VII.E.2.a. Assurances for Homeless Grant
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VII.E.2.b. MOU between Mississippi University for Women and TPSD for Field Experience Placements
Attachments:
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VII.E.3. Office of Assistant Superintendent Mr. Andy Cantrell
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VII.E.3.a. Student Transfer Report
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VII.E.3.b. Overnight Field Trips
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.E.3.c. Annual Approval of TPSD District-Wide School Safety and Crisis Management Guide
Subject:
VII.E.3.d. MOU between Tupelo Career and Technical Center and Campusknot
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.E.3.e. Offer vs. Serve Menu Option
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VII.F. Office of Superintendent Dr. Rob Picou
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VII.F.1. Middle College Handbook
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VIII. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT -- DR. ROB PICOU
Subject:
VIII.A. Executive Summaries
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.A.1. District of Innovation--Mrs. Stewart McMillan
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.A.2. Ad Valorem Report for Amount Received through June, 2019 - Mrs. Rachel Murphree
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.B. Communication from Dr. Picou
Attachments:
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VIII.B.1. Superintendent's Report--Dr. Rob Picou
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VIII.C. Upcoming Events:  Convocation -- July 31, 8:00 a.m.; Staff Returns July 31; Students Return August 7; Regular Board Meeting August 13, Noon, HLC; September 10, Noon Regular Board Meeting, 5pm Regular Board Meeting, Joyner
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.D. Board Master Calendar Review and Future Agenda Topics--Dr. Rob Picou and School Board Members
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.D.1. Board Master Calendar
Subject:
VIII.D.2. Future Agenda Topics
Subject:
IX. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Subject:
IX.A. Consideration of Executive Session
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.B. Third Amendment to Employment Agreement
Attachments:
Subject:
X. ADJOURNMENT
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