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Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM
III. NEW BOARD MEMBER OATH OF OFFICE (MR. JON MILSTEAD)
IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
V. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
VI. ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING ITEMS
VI.A. Election of Board Officers
VI.A.1. Appointment of Legal Counsel
VI.A.2. Posting of Public Notices
VI.A.3. Appointment of Recording Secretary
VI.A.4. Authorization of District Signatures for District Financial Accounts
VI.A.5. Adoption of Previously Approved Policies, Administrative Regulations, and Exhibits in TPSD Board Policy Manual
VI.A.6. Appointment of Board Member to Replace Mr. Joe Babb on the Board Audit Committee Tasked with Reviewing the TPSD 2021-2022 School Year Audit
VI.A.7. Appointment of Board Audit Review Committee to Review TPSD 2022-2023 School Year Audit
VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
VII.A. February 14, 2023, 1:30 PM, Regular Meeting, Church Street Auditorium
VII.B. February 14, 2023, 5:00 PM, Regular Board Meeting, Church Street Auditorium
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS
IX. ACTION ITEMS
IX.A. Office of Chief Financial Officer Mrs. Rachel Murphree
IX.A.1. Docket of Claims for the period February 4, 2023 through March 20, 2023, Docket of Claims #92734 through #93723, in the amount of $3,187,887.20; and Athletic Activity paid officials and fees in the amount of $6,455.00 for the period February 4 through March 20, 2023. The grand total for all funds is $3,194,342.20.
IX.A.2. Finance Reports for Month Ending January 31, 2023
IX.A.2.a. Summary Report of Reconciled Bank Statements with Certification
IX.A.2.b. Statement of Revenue and Expenditures with Current Budget Status
IX.A.2.c. Cash Flow Statement for District Maintenance Fund
IX.A.2.d. Monthly Financial Statement
IX.B. Office of Director of Human Resources Mr. Scott Williams
IX.B.1. Personnel Recommendations
IX.C. Office of Executive Director of Educational Enhancement and Workforce Development Mr. Art Dobbs
IX.C.1. First Reading of Proposed New TPSD Board Policy DJI Use of District Credit Cards
IX.C.2. First Reading of Proposed New TPSD Policy DJEIB Acceptance of Gifts from Vendors or Suppliers
IX.C.3. Recommendation to Revise TPSD Board Policy EEAB Food Prices
IX.C.4. Review and Approval of Section B (School Board Organization) and Section C General School Administration) of the Board Policy Manual 
IX.D. Office of Deputy Superintendent Mrs. Kimberly Britton
IX.D.1. Recommendation to Approve Proposed TPSD 2023-2024 School Calendar
IX.E. Office of Superintendent Dr. Rob Picou
IX.E.1. Approval of Proposed TPSD SY 23-24 Pay Scales
IX.E.1.a. Principal Salary Scale SY 2023-2024
IX.E.1.b. Assistant Principal Salary Scale SY 2023-2024
IX.E.1.c. Executive Leadership Salary Scale SY 2023-2024
IX.E.1.d. Mid-Level Instructional Management Salary Scale SY 2023-2024
IX.E.1.e. Mid-Level Operational Management Salary Scale SY 2023-2024
IX.E.1.f. District Support Pay Scales SY 2023-2024
IX.E.1.g. School Site Support Pay Scales
IX.E.1.h. Operations, Maintenance, Security and Transportation Support Pay Scales SY 2023-2024
IX.E.1.i. Food Services Pay Scale SY 2023-2924
IX.E.1.j. Health Services Pay Scale SY 2023-2024
IX.E.2. TPSD SY 23-24 Principal Supplement Schedule
IX.E.3. TPSD SY 23-24 Supplementary Pay Plans
IX.E.4. Reemployment of TPSD 2023-2024 Licensed Staff
IX.E.5. Employment of TPSD SY 23-24 Administrative Personnel
IX.E.5.a. Employment of TPSD SY 23-24 Assistant Principals
IX.E.5.b. Employment of TPSD SY 23-24 Executive Leadership
IX.E.5.c. Employment of TPSD SY 23-24 Mid-Level Instructional Management Staff
IX.E.5.d. Employment of TPSD SY 23-24 Mid-Level Operational Management Staff
IX.F. Consent Agenda
IX.F.1. Office of Chief Financial Officer Mrs. Rachel Murphree
IX.F.1.a. Contracts to be Acknowledged and Awarded: Contracts 23230 through 23245; Charter Bus Service Contracts: CB 2309; and Rental of School Facilities SFR 2316 through SFR 2329 
IX.F.1.b. Approval of Donations 2385 through 23137
IX.F.1.c. Permission to Submit TPSD Grant #2314
IX.F.1.d. Permission to Accept TPSD Grant #2314
IX.F.1.e. Permission to Advertise: RFP2306 Food Service Management; BD2314 Door Access Controls; BD2315 District Cameras; BD2316 Secondary Entrances; and BD2317 Football Bags
IX.F.1.f. Permission to Purchase Four (4) 2024 IC Model 77 Passenger Buses at a cost of $117,750 each. 
IX.F.1.g. Awarding of Advertised Bid/Proposals: BD2302 Thomas St. Re-Roof; and BD2313 JROTC Supplies; 
IX.F.1.h. Permission to Dispose and/or Delete 507 Assets from the TPSD Asset Inventory
IX.F.2. Office of Executive Director of Educational Enhancement and Workforce Development Mr. Art Dobbs
IX.F.2.a. Student Transfers
IX.F.3. Office of Assistant Superintendent Dr. Brock English
IX.F.3.a. Secondary Overnight Field Trips
X. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT -- DR. ROB PICOU
X.A. My Stop Transportation Update Report -- Mr. Gary Enis
X.B. Additional Targeted Support & Improvement (ATSI) for Milam Elementary School and Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) for Tupelo Middle School -- Dr. Brock English
X.C. Ad Valorem Collections cumulative through January, 2023, received by the District in February, 2023 -- Mrs. Rachel Murphree
X.D. Board Master Calendar Review 
X.E. Future Agenda Topics -- Dr. Rob Picou and Board Members
X.F. Reminders of Upcoming Events
X.F.1. April 18, 11:30am School Visit at Thomas Street, 1:30pm, Regular Board Meeting, Church Street Auditorium, May 9, 1:30pm, Regular Board Meeting, Church Street Auditorium and 5:00pm Regular Board Meeting (Recognitions Only) at Church Street; May 19, 7:00pm, THS Graduation, Cadence Bank Arena, May 29, District Holiday (Memorial Day)
XI. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
XI.A. Executive Session -- Student Discipline Appeal #70-2022-2023
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: March 28, 2023 at 1:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. CALL TO ORDER
Subject:
II. ROLL CALL AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM
Subject:
III. NEW BOARD MEMBER OATH OF OFFICE (MR. JON MILSTEAD)
Presenter:
Mr. Otis Tims
Subject:
IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Presenter:
Mr. Gregg Ellis
Subject:
V. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Subject:
VI. ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING ITEMS
Presenter:
Presented by: Mr. Otis Tims
Subject:
VI.A. Election of Board Officers
Presenter:
Mr. Otis Tims
Subject:
VI.A.1. Appointment of Legal Counsel
Presenter:
Presented by: Newly Elected Board President
Subject:
VI.A.2. Posting of Public Notices
Presenter:
Presented by: Mr. Otis Tims
Subject:
VI.A.3. Appointment of Recording Secretary
Presenter:
Presented by: Mr. Otis Tims
Subject:
VI.A.4. Authorization of District Signatures for District Financial Accounts
Presenter:
Presented by: Mr. Otis Tims
Subject:
VI.A.5. Adoption of Previously Approved Policies, Administrative Regulations, and Exhibits in TPSD Board Policy Manual
Presenter:
Presented by: Mr. Otis Tims
Subject:
VI.A.6. Appointment of Board Member to Replace Mr. Joe Babb on the Board Audit Committee Tasked with Reviewing the TPSD 2021-2022 School Year Audit
Presenter:
Mr. Otis Tims
Subject:
VI.A.7. Appointment of Board Audit Review Committee to Review TPSD 2022-2023 School Year Audit
Presenter:
Presented by: Mr. Otis Tims
Subject:
VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Subject:
VII.A. February 14, 2023, 1:30 PM, Regular Meeting, Church Street Auditorium
Subject:
VII.B. February 14, 2023, 5:00 PM, Regular Board Meeting, Church Street Auditorium
Subject:
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Subject:
IX. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
IX.A. Office of Chief Financial Officer Mrs. Rachel Murphree
Subject:
IX.A.1. Docket of Claims for the period February 4, 2023 through March 20, 2023, Docket of Claims #92734 through #93723, in the amount of $3,187,887.20; and Athletic Activity paid officials and fees in the amount of $6,455.00 for the period February 4 through March 20, 2023. The grand total for all funds is $3,194,342.20.
Presenter:
Mrs. Hope Huey
Subject:
IX.A.2. Finance Reports for Month Ending January 31, 2023
Subject:
IX.A.2.a. Summary Report of Reconciled Bank Statements with Certification
Subject:
IX.A.2.b. Statement of Revenue and Expenditures with Current Budget Status
Subject:
IX.A.2.c. Cash Flow Statement for District Maintenance Fund
Subject:
IX.A.2.d. Monthly Financial Statement
Subject:
IX.B. Office of Director of Human Resources Mr. Scott Williams
Subject:
IX.B.1. Personnel Recommendations
Subject:
IX.C. Office of Executive Director of Educational Enhancement and Workforce Development Mr. Art Dobbs
Subject:
IX.C.1. First Reading of Proposed New TPSD Board Policy DJI Use of District Credit Cards
Subject:
IX.C.2. First Reading of Proposed New TPSD Policy DJEIB Acceptance of Gifts from Vendors or Suppliers
Subject:
IX.C.3. Recommendation to Revise TPSD Board Policy EEAB Food Prices
Subject:
IX.C.4. Review and Approval of Section B (School Board Organization) and Section C General School Administration) of the Board Policy Manual 
Subject:
IX.D. Office of Deputy Superintendent Mrs. Kimberly Britton
Subject:
IX.D.1. Recommendation to Approve Proposed TPSD 2023-2024 School Calendar
Subject:
IX.E. Office of Superintendent Dr. Rob Picou
Subject:
IX.E.1. Approval of Proposed TPSD SY 23-24 Pay Scales
Subject:
IX.E.1.a. Principal Salary Scale SY 2023-2024
Subject:
IX.E.1.b. Assistant Principal Salary Scale SY 2023-2024
Subject:
IX.E.1.c. Executive Leadership Salary Scale SY 2023-2024
Subject:
IX.E.1.d. Mid-Level Instructional Management Salary Scale SY 2023-2024
Subject:
IX.E.1.e. Mid-Level Operational Management Salary Scale SY 2023-2024
Subject:
IX.E.1.f. District Support Pay Scales SY 2023-2024
Subject:
IX.E.1.g. School Site Support Pay Scales
Subject:
IX.E.1.h. Operations, Maintenance, Security and Transportation Support Pay Scales SY 2023-2024
Subject:
IX.E.1.i. Food Services Pay Scale SY 2023-2924
Subject:
IX.E.1.j. Health Services Pay Scale SY 2023-2024
Subject:
IX.E.2. TPSD SY 23-24 Principal Supplement Schedule
Subject:
IX.E.3. TPSD SY 23-24 Supplementary Pay Plans
Subject:
IX.E.4. Reemployment of TPSD 2023-2024 Licensed Staff
Subject:
IX.E.5. Employment of TPSD SY 23-24 Administrative Personnel
Subject:
IX.E.5.a. Employment of TPSD SY 23-24 Assistant Principals
Subject:
IX.E.5.b. Employment of TPSD SY 23-24 Executive Leadership
Subject:
IX.E.5.c. Employment of TPSD SY 23-24 Mid-Level Instructional Management Staff
Subject:
IX.E.5.d. Employment of TPSD SY 23-24 Mid-Level Operational Management Staff
Subject:
IX.F. Consent Agenda
Subject:
IX.F.1. Office of Chief Financial Officer Mrs. Rachel Murphree
Subject:
IX.F.1.a. Contracts to be Acknowledged and Awarded: Contracts 23230 through 23245; Charter Bus Service Contracts: CB 2309; and Rental of School Facilities SFR 2316 through SFR 2329 
Subject:
IX.F.1.b. Approval of Donations 2385 through 23137
Subject:
IX.F.1.c. Permission to Submit TPSD Grant #2314
Subject:
IX.F.1.d. Permission to Accept TPSD Grant #2314
Subject:
IX.F.1.e. Permission to Advertise: RFP2306 Food Service Management; BD2314 Door Access Controls; BD2315 District Cameras; BD2316 Secondary Entrances; and BD2317 Football Bags
Subject:
IX.F.1.f. Permission to Purchase Four (4) 2024 IC Model 77 Passenger Buses at a cost of $117,750 each. 
Subject:
IX.F.1.g. Awarding of Advertised Bid/Proposals: BD2302 Thomas St. Re-Roof; and BD2313 JROTC Supplies; 
Subject:
IX.F.1.h. Permission to Dispose and/or Delete 507 Assets from the TPSD Asset Inventory
Subject:
IX.F.2. Office of Executive Director of Educational Enhancement and Workforce Development Mr. Art Dobbs
Subject:
IX.F.2.a. Student Transfers
Subject:
IX.F.3. Office of Assistant Superintendent Dr. Brock English
Subject:
IX.F.3.a. Secondary Overnight Field Trips
Subject:
X. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT -- DR. ROB PICOU
Subject:
X.A. My Stop Transportation Update Report -- Mr. Gary Enis
Subject:
X.B. Additional Targeted Support & Improvement (ATSI) for Milam Elementary School and Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) for Tupelo Middle School -- Dr. Brock English
Subject:
X.C. Ad Valorem Collections cumulative through January, 2023, received by the District in February, 2023 -- Mrs. Rachel Murphree
Subject:
X.D. Board Master Calendar Review 
Subject:
X.E. Future Agenda Topics -- Dr. Rob Picou and Board Members
Subject:
X.F. Reminders of Upcoming Events
Subject:
X.F.1. April 18, 11:30am School Visit at Thomas Street, 1:30pm, Regular Board Meeting, Church Street Auditorium, May 9, 1:30pm, Regular Board Meeting, Church Street Auditorium and 5:00pm Regular Board Meeting (Recognitions Only) at Church Street; May 19, 7:00pm, THS Graduation, Cadence Bank Arena, May 29, District Holiday (Memorial Day)
Subject:
XI. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Subject:
XI.A. Executive Session -- Student Discipline Appeal #70-2022-2023
Subject:
XII. ADJOURNMENT

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