Meeting Agenda
1. BOARD MEMBERS NOT PRESENT: _________________________________
Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Adopt Order of Agenda
 
3. Superintendent's Report

MR. JASON HELTON TO RECUSE HIMSELF
4. Consent Agenda
4.A. FINANCIAL:
4.A.1. Docket of Claims:
4.A.1.a. Regular Docket Claim Numbers 138518 through 138577   
Regular Docket Claim Numbers 138583 through 138699
Regular Docket Claim Numbers 138700 through 138746
Regular Docket Claim Numbers 138747 through 138792 
 
4.A.1.b. Hand-Typed Checks Claim Numbers 138578 through 138582
4.A.1.c. Foundation Claim Numbers 780 through 782
4.B. MISCELLANEOUS:
4.B.1. Property Removal Affidavits:
4.B.1.a. County Office
4.B.1.a.1. CO (1)
4.B.2. Miscellaneous
4.B.2.a. Agreements with Ms. Debbie Barlow, Speech Language Pathologist for SFAC, Happy Memories and PCS. 
4.B.2.b. Merchant Specific Accounts/Credit Cards for the 2025-2026 school year
4.B.2.c. MOU with Mississippi Department of Health for Abstinence-plus program;
4.B.2.d. Proposed Board Meeting Dates for 25-26 school year
4.B.2.e. MOU with William Carey University
4.B.2.f. 2025-2026 Student Handbook Revisions
4.B.2.g. 2025-2026 School Safety Plan
4.B.2.h. Review Policy DJEG: Purchase Orders and Contracts (Change the amount of Purchases from less than $300.00 to less than $400.00);
4.B.2.i. Request to place an ad to destroy North Forrest High cumulative records for  2019, and 2020;
4.B.2.j. Approval of a change order for Rawls Springs Attendance Center Main Building Renovation for the abatement of asbestos;
4.C. DONATIONS:
4.C.1. $800.00 monetary donation from Hattiesburg Lodge to North Forrest High
4.C.2. $500.00 monetary donation from The Blood Center to North Forrest High
4.C.3. $1,500.00 monetary donation from Dick's Sporting Goods for North Forrest High
4.C.4. $500.00 monetary donation from Roderick "Rod" Woullard District 4 Supervisor Forrest County Board of Supervisors for Earl Travillion Attendance Center Teacher Appreciation Week
4.D. PERSONNEL:
4.D.1. Non-Certified Personnel Leaving:
4.D.1.a. DX - Ms. Gina Kirkwood
4.D.1.b. ET - Mr. Kevin Cochran
4.D.1.c. ET - Ms. Kimberly Redfearn
4.D.1.d. NFH - Ms. Shelia Spencer - Ratification
4.D.1.e. Trans - Ms. Audrey Miller - Position
4.D.2. Non-Certified Personnel Recommended:
4.D.2.a. CO - Ms. Noel Anne Bennett 
4.D.2.b. ET - Ms. Melisa Ryals
4.D.2.c. SPED - Ms. Marlee Breland - Extended School Year 2024-2025
4.D.2.d. Trans - Mr. Joe Myers - Position
4.D.3. Certified Personnel Leaving:
4.D.3.a. NFE - Ms. LaShaunda Westbrook
4.D.4. Certified Personnel Recommended:
4.D.4.a. 10 teachers for curriculum and instruction training for new teacher training for 2025-2026
4.D.4.b. CO - Ms. Shonta Russell and Ms. Angela Arnold - pay for Administrator Retreat May 2025;
4.D.4.c. DX - Ms. Kandi Roberts
4.D.4.d. ET - Ms. Demoria Thomas - Position
4.D.4.e. NFE - Ms. Starr Ashley
4.D.4.f. NFH - Ms. Anikua Hamilton - Position
4.D.4.g. RS - Ms. Elizabeth Bailey - Position & Salary
4.D.4.h. RS - Ms. Elizabeth Bailey - Transition Days
4.D.4.i. SF - Ms. Jordan Evans
4.D.4.j. SF - Mr. Dennis Shows
4.D.4.k. SF - Ms. McKenna Barrett
5. MR. JASON HELTON MAY RETURN TO THE ROOM

 
6. 16th Section
6.A. Lease # 700745
6.B. Lease # 701745
7. Financial
7.A. Bank Balances
7.B. District and Foundation Financials
7.C. Budget Amendments
7.D. Void outstanding check # 37380
7.E. 2025-2026 Budget Approval
7.F. Ad Valorem Tax Assessment
7.G. Request to pay MSBA
8. Miscellaneous
8.A. Minutes
8.B. Cooperative Agreement Between Forrest County School District and Forrest County Agricultural High School.
9. Public Participation
9.A. Ms. Jessica Toy
10. Consider Executive Session
11. Enter Executive Session
12. Leave Executive Session
13. Adjourn
14. FOR INFORMATION ONLY:
14.A. Monthly Workshop Compilation
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Meeting: June 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. BOARD MEMBERS NOT PRESENT: _________________________________
Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
Subject:
2. Adopt Order of Agenda
 
Subject:
3. Superintendent's Report

MR. JASON HELTON TO RECUSE HIMSELF
Subject:
4. Consent Agenda
Subject:
4.A. FINANCIAL:
Subject:
4.A.1. Docket of Claims:
Subject:
4.A.1.a. Regular Docket Claim Numbers 138518 through 138577   
Regular Docket Claim Numbers 138583 through 138699
Regular Docket Claim Numbers 138700 through 138746
Regular Docket Claim Numbers 138747 through 138792 
 
Subject:
4.A.1.b. Hand-Typed Checks Claim Numbers 138578 through 138582
Subject:
4.A.1.c. Foundation Claim Numbers 780 through 782
Subject:
4.B. MISCELLANEOUS:
Subject:
4.B.1. Property Removal Affidavits:
Subject:
4.B.1.a. County Office
Subject:
4.B.1.a.1. CO (1)
Subject:
4.B.2. Miscellaneous
Subject:
4.B.2.a. Agreements with Ms. Debbie Barlow, Speech Language Pathologist for SFAC, Happy Memories and PCS. 
Subject:
4.B.2.b. Merchant Specific Accounts/Credit Cards for the 2025-2026 school year
Subject:
4.B.2.c. MOU with Mississippi Department of Health for Abstinence-plus program;
Subject:
4.B.2.d. Proposed Board Meeting Dates for 25-26 school year
Subject:
4.B.2.e. MOU with William Carey University
Subject:
4.B.2.f. 2025-2026 Student Handbook Revisions
Subject:
4.B.2.g. 2025-2026 School Safety Plan
Subject:
4.B.2.h. Review Policy DJEG: Purchase Orders and Contracts (Change the amount of Purchases from less than $300.00 to less than $400.00);
Subject:
4.B.2.i. Request to place an ad to destroy North Forrest High cumulative records for  2019, and 2020;
Subject:
4.B.2.j. Approval of a change order for Rawls Springs Attendance Center Main Building Renovation for the abatement of asbestos;
Subject:
4.C. DONATIONS:
Subject:
4.C.1. $800.00 monetary donation from Hattiesburg Lodge to North Forrest High
Subject:
4.C.2. $500.00 monetary donation from The Blood Center to North Forrest High
Subject:
4.C.3. $1,500.00 monetary donation from Dick's Sporting Goods for North Forrest High
Subject:
4.C.4. $500.00 monetary donation from Roderick "Rod" Woullard District 4 Supervisor Forrest County Board of Supervisors for Earl Travillion Attendance Center Teacher Appreciation Week
Subject:
4.D. PERSONNEL:
Subject:
4.D.1. Non-Certified Personnel Leaving:
Subject:
4.D.1.a. DX - Ms. Gina Kirkwood
Subject:
4.D.1.b. ET - Mr. Kevin Cochran
Subject:
4.D.1.c. ET - Ms. Kimberly Redfearn
Subject:
4.D.1.d. NFH - Ms. Shelia Spencer - Ratification
Subject:
4.D.1.e. Trans - Ms. Audrey Miller - Position
Subject:
4.D.2. Non-Certified Personnel Recommended:
Subject:
4.D.2.a. CO - Ms. Noel Anne Bennett 
Subject:
4.D.2.b. ET - Ms. Melisa Ryals
Subject:
4.D.2.c. SPED - Ms. Marlee Breland - Extended School Year 2024-2025
Subject:
4.D.2.d. Trans - Mr. Joe Myers - Position
Subject:
4.D.3. Certified Personnel Leaving:
Subject:
4.D.3.a. NFE - Ms. LaShaunda Westbrook
Subject:
4.D.4. Certified Personnel Recommended:
Subject:
4.D.4.a. 10 teachers for curriculum and instruction training for new teacher training for 2025-2026
Subject:
4.D.4.b. CO - Ms. Shonta Russell and Ms. Angela Arnold - pay for Administrator Retreat May 2025;
Subject:
4.D.4.c. DX - Ms. Kandi Roberts
Subject:
4.D.4.d. ET - Ms. Demoria Thomas - Position
Subject:
4.D.4.e. NFE - Ms. Starr Ashley
Subject:
4.D.4.f. NFH - Ms. Anikua Hamilton - Position
Subject:
4.D.4.g. RS - Ms. Elizabeth Bailey - Position & Salary
Subject:
4.D.4.h. RS - Ms. Elizabeth Bailey - Transition Days
Subject:
4.D.4.i. SF - Ms. Jordan Evans
Subject:
4.D.4.j. SF - Mr. Dennis Shows
Subject:
4.D.4.k. SF - Ms. McKenna Barrett
Subject:
5. MR. JASON HELTON MAY RETURN TO THE ROOM

 
Subject:
6. 16th Section
Subject:
6.A. Lease # 700745
Description:
Request to cancel Lease # 700745 in the name of Charlotte Oliver;
Subject:
6.B. Lease # 701745
Description:
Request approval of a new 40-year Residential Lease # 701745 in the name of Jeffery or Jacqueline Oliver
Subject:
7. Financial
Subject:
7.A. Bank Balances
Description:
Approve bank balances for May 30, 2025, for District and Foundation;
Subject:
7.B. District and Foundation Financials
Description:
Approve the financials for the District and Foundation for May 30, 2025;
Subject:
7.C. Budget Amendments
Description:
Approve the budget amendments for May 1–30, 2025;
Subject:
7.D. Void outstanding check # 37380
Description:
Request to void outstanding check # 37380 and return funds to District Maintenance;
Subject:
7.E. 2025-2026 Budget Approval
Description:
Request to approve the 2025-2026 budget;
Subject:
7.F. Ad Valorem Tax Assessment
Description:
Request to approve the Ad Valorem Tax Assessment;
Subject:
7.G. Request to pay MSBA
Description:
Request to approval to pay MSBA;
Subject:
8. Miscellaneous
Subject:
8.A. Minutes
Description:
Approve June 2, 2025, Minutes for Board and Foundation;
Subject:
8.B. Cooperative Agreement Between Forrest County School District and Forrest County Agricultural High School.
Description:
Request to approve the Cooperative Agreement with Forrest County Agricultural High School for the 2025-2026 school year;
Subject:
9. Public Participation
Subject:
9.A. Ms. Jessica Toy
Subject:
10. Consider Executive Session
Subject:
11. Enter Executive Session
Subject:
12. Leave Executive Session
Subject:
13. Adjourn
Subject:
14. FOR INFORMATION ONLY:
Subject:
14.A. Monthly Workshop Compilation

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