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Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
V.A. April 18, 2023 -- 1:30pm -- Regular Meeting, Church Street Auditorium, Tupelo, MS
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
VII. ACTION ITEMS
VII.A. Office of Chief Financial Officer Mrs. Rachel Murphree
VII.A.1. Docket of Claims for the period April 8, 2023 through April 28, 2023, Docket of Claims #94389 through #94410 and #94413 through #94984, in the amount of $2,383,334.34. Athletic Activity paid officials and fees in the amount of $3,506.00 for the period April 8, 2023 through April 28, 2023. The grand total for all funds is $2,386,840.34.
VII.A.2. Finance Reports for Month Ending March 31, 2023
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. Monthly Financial Statement
VII.B. Office of Director of Human Resources Mr. Scott Williams
VII.B.1. Personnel Recommendations
VII.C. Office of Executive Director of Educational Enhancement and Workforce Development Mr. Art Dobbs
VII.C.1. Review and Ratification of Section I (Instructional Programs) of the Board Policy Manual
VII.C.2. Recommendation to Retire Board Policies DJAAB Contract Signing Authority and DJBAA Personal Debts of Employees
VII.C.3. Student Case #90-2022-2023 Expulsion Recommendation
VII.D. Office of Superintendent Dr. Rob Picou
VII.D.1. TPSD FY24 Supplementary Pay Plans
VII.E. TPSD Board of Trustees
VII.E.1. Senate Bill No. 2749 and Possible Revision of Board Policy BBBE Board Member Compensation and Expenses
VII.F. Consent Agenda
VII.F.1. Office of Chief Financial Officer Mrs. Rachel Murphree
VII.F.1.a. Contracts to be Acknowledged and Awarded: 23266 through 23388; and Rental of School Facilities SFR 2332 through SFR2335
VII.F.1.b. Approval of Donations: 23191 through 23200
VII.F.1.c. Permission to Accept TPSD Grant #2313
VII.F.1.d. Awarding of Advertised Bids BD2304 Pierce Street Parking Lot and BD2317 Football Travel Bags; 
VII.F.1.e. Permission to Dispose and/or Delete 164 Assets from the TPSD Asset Listing
VII.F.2. Office of Executive Director of Educational Enhancement and Workforce Development Mr. Art Dobbs
VII.F.2.a. Student Transfers
VII.F.3. Office of Assistant Superintendent Dr. Brock English
VII.F.3.a. THS Career-Technical Center Local Plan Application FY24
VII.F.4. Office of Deputy Superintendent Mrs. Kimberly Britton
VII.F.4.a. 2022-2023 Child Nutrition Procurement Plan 
VII.F.4.b. Memorandum of Understanding for The Tupelo Public School District Garden Grant
VII.F.4.c. TPSD English Learner District Plan
VIII. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT -- DR. ROB PICOU
VIII.A. First Reading of Elementary and Secondary Student Handbooks for School Year 2023-2024 -- Mrs. Kimberly Britton and Dr. Brock English
VIII.B. Athletic Overview Executive Summary -- Dr. Brock English
VIII.C. Preferred Candidacy ICC Middle College (Pre-Nursing) -- Mr. Art Dobbs
VIII.D. Career Academies -- Mr. Art Dobbs, Ms. Evet Topp and Dr. Melissa Thomas
VIII.E. Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI) for Milam Elementary and Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) for Tupelo Middle School -- Dr. Brock English
VIII.F. Ad Valorem Collections Cumulative through March, 2023, received by the District in April, 2023 -- Mrs. Rachel Murphree
VIII.G. Board Master Calendar Review
VIII.H. Future Agenda Topics -- Dr. Rob Picou and School Board Members
VIII.I. Reminders of Upcoming Events
VIII.I.1. May 9, 5:00pm Regular Board Meeting (Recognitions Only) at Church Street; May 19, 7:00pm, THS Graduation, Cadence Bank Arena; May 24, Last Day of School (60% Day); May 29 District Holiday (Memorial Day); and June 13, 1:30pm, Regular Board Meeting, Church Street; June 15-16, Annual Board Retreat, Muscle Shoals AL.
IX. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
IX.A. Executive Session
IX.A.1. Appeal to the Board Discipline Case #82-2022-2023
IX.A.2. Appeal to the Board Discipline Case #49-2-2022-2023
X. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: May 9, 2023 at 1:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. CALL TO ORDER
Subject:
II. ROLL CALL AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM
Subject:
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Presenter:
Mr. Gregg Ellis
Subject:
IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Subject:
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Subject:
V.A. April 18, 2023 -- 1:30pm -- Regular Meeting, Church Street Auditorium, Tupelo, MS
Subject:
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Subject:
VII. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
VII.A. Office of Chief Financial Officer Mrs. Rachel Murphree
Subject:
VII.A.1. Docket of Claims for the period April 8, 2023 through April 28, 2023, Docket of Claims #94389 through #94410 and #94413 through #94984, in the amount of $2,383,334.34. Athletic Activity paid officials and fees in the amount of $3,506.00 for the period April 8, 2023 through April 28, 2023. The grand total for all funds is $2,386,840.34.
Presenter:
Mr. Paul Mize
Subject:
VII.A.2. Finance Reports for Month Ending March 31, 2023
Subject:
VII.A.2.a. Summary Report of Reconciled Bank Statements with Certification
Subject:
VII.A.2.b. Statement of Revenue and Expenditures with Current Budget Status
Subject:
VII.A.2.c. Cash Flow Statement for District Maintenance Fund
Subject:
VII.A.2.d. Monthly Financial Statement
Subject:
VII.B. Office of Director of Human Resources Mr. Scott Williams
Subject:
VII.B.1. Personnel Recommendations
Subject:
VII.C. Office of Executive Director of Educational Enhancement and Workforce Development Mr. Art Dobbs
Subject:
VII.C.1. Review and Ratification of Section I (Instructional Programs) of the Board Policy Manual
Subject:
VII.C.2. Recommendation to Retire Board Policies DJAAB Contract Signing Authority and DJBAA Personal Debts of Employees
Subject:
VII.C.3. Student Case #90-2022-2023 Expulsion Recommendation
Subject:
VII.D. Office of Superintendent Dr. Rob Picou
Subject:
VII.D.1. TPSD FY24 Supplementary Pay Plans
Subject:
VII.E. TPSD Board of Trustees
Presenter:
Mr. Otis Tims
Subject:
VII.E.1. Senate Bill No. 2749 and Possible Revision of Board Policy BBBE Board Member Compensation and Expenses
Presenter:
Mr. Otis Tims
Subject:
VII.F. Consent Agenda
Subject:
VII.F.1. Office of Chief Financial Officer Mrs. Rachel Murphree
Subject:
VII.F.1.a. Contracts to be Acknowledged and Awarded: 23266 through 23388; and Rental of School Facilities SFR 2332 through SFR2335
Subject:
VII.F.1.b. Approval of Donations: 23191 through 23200
Subject:
VII.F.1.c. Permission to Accept TPSD Grant #2313
Subject:
VII.F.1.d. Awarding of Advertised Bids BD2304 Pierce Street Parking Lot and BD2317 Football Travel Bags; 
Subject:
VII.F.1.e. Permission to Dispose and/or Delete 164 Assets from the TPSD Asset Listing
Subject:
VII.F.2. Office of Executive Director of Educational Enhancement and Workforce Development Mr. Art Dobbs
Subject:
VII.F.2.a. Student Transfers
Subject:
VII.F.3. Office of Assistant Superintendent Dr. Brock English
Subject:
VII.F.3.a. THS Career-Technical Center Local Plan Application FY24
Subject:
VII.F.4. Office of Deputy Superintendent Mrs. Kimberly Britton
Subject:
VII.F.4.a. 2022-2023 Child Nutrition Procurement Plan 
Subject:
VII.F.4.b. Memorandum of Understanding for The Tupelo Public School District Garden Grant
Subject:
VII.F.4.c. TPSD English Learner District Plan
Subject:
VIII. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT -- DR. ROB PICOU
Subject:
VIII.A. First Reading of Elementary and Secondary Student Handbooks for School Year 2023-2024 -- Mrs. Kimberly Britton and Dr. Brock English
Subject:
VIII.B. Athletic Overview Executive Summary -- Dr. Brock English
Subject:
VIII.C. Preferred Candidacy ICC Middle College (Pre-Nursing) -- Mr. Art Dobbs
Subject:
VIII.D. Career Academies -- Mr. Art Dobbs, Ms. Evet Topp and Dr. Melissa Thomas
Subject:
VIII.E. Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI) for Milam Elementary and Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) for Tupelo Middle School -- Dr. Brock English
Subject:
VIII.F. Ad Valorem Collections Cumulative through March, 2023, received by the District in April, 2023 -- Mrs. Rachel Murphree
Subject:
VIII.G. Board Master Calendar Review
Subject:
VIII.H. Future Agenda Topics -- Dr. Rob Picou and School Board Members
Subject:
VIII.I. Reminders of Upcoming Events
Subject:
VIII.I.1. May 9, 5:00pm Regular Board Meeting (Recognitions Only) at Church Street; May 19, 7:00pm, THS Graduation, Cadence Bank Arena; May 24, Last Day of School (60% Day); May 29 District Holiday (Memorial Day); and June 13, 1:30pm, Regular Board Meeting, Church Street; June 15-16, Annual Board Retreat, Muscle Shoals AL.
Subject:
IX. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Subject:
IX.A. Executive Session
Subject:
IX.A.1. Appeal to the Board Discipline Case #82-2022-2023
Subject:
IX.A.2. Appeal to the Board Discipline Case #49-2-2022-2023
Subject:
X. ADJOURNMENT

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