Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Pledge
4. Approve Agenda
5. Approve Consent Agenda Items
6. Discuss New Board Member Appointment
7. Minutes
7.A. Approve December 15, 2025 Meeting Minutes 
8. Superintendent of Education
8.A. Acknowledgements and Announcements 
8.A.1. East Central Attendance Center
8.A.2. St. Martin Attendance Center 
8.A.3. Vancleave Attendance Center 
8.B. Public Comments 
8.C. f.y.i. Construction Update- Machado|Patano
8.D. Financial Management 
8.D.1. Approve Surplus Land Resolution 
8.D.2. Discuss December 2025 Monthly Financial Reports {MS 37-9-18}
8.D.3. Approve Asset Disposal
8.D.4. Approve Prepaid Claims Docket
8.D.5. Approve Open Claims Docket
8.D.6. Approve Flood Insurance Policy Renewal
8.D.7. Accept EEF Asset Donation
8.D.8. Approve Resolution to Retain Legal Counsel and a Municipal Advisor to Assist with the Proposed Finance Issue 
8.D.9. Approve 3 Mill Bond Intent Resolution
8.E. Human Resources and Risk Management 
8.E.1. F.Y.I. Workers Compensation
8.E.2. Approve 2026-2027 Administrative Annual Recommendations
8.E.3. f.y.i. Administrative and Teacher Unit Recommendation for 2026-2027 School Year
8.E.4. Approve January 2026 Personnel Changes
8.F. Policies 
8.F.1. Approve Policy DJEE: Child Nutrition Procurement Plan 
8.F.2. Approve Policy GFBCCA: Job Description: Library Media Specialist
8.F.3. Approve Policy GFBDAD: Job Description: High School Band Director
8.F.4. Approve Policy GFBDAE: Job Description: High School Assistant Band Director
8.F.5. Approve Policy GFBDAG: Job Description: High School Choral Director
8.F.6. Approve Policy GFBDI: Job Description: Middle School Band Director
8.F.7. Approve Policy GFBCF: Job Description: School Counselor
8.F.8. Approve Policy KM: Visitors to the Schools 
8.F.9. Approve Policy CBG: Administrative and Supervisory Personnel Positions
8.F.10. Approve Policy ICHI: Literacy Based Promotion
8.F.11. Approve Policy GBRID: Military Leave
8.F.12. Rescind Policy DJEE - E(1) Child Nutrition Procurement Plan 
8.F.13. Present Policy GAFF: Staff/Student Non-Fraternization 
8.F.14. Present Policy GABBA: Social Media Websites
8.F.15. Present Policy GADF: Donated Leave
8.F.16. Present Policy GAE: Staff Complaints and Grievance
8.F.17. Present Policy GAEP: Grievance Procedures-Licensed Personnel Appraisal
8.F.18. Present Policy GFAAAA: Job Description: Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction
8.F.19. Present Policy GFAAAB: Job Description: Assistant Superintendent of Support
8.F.20. Present Policy GFAEJ: Job Description: Student and Technology Support Manager
8.F.21. Present Policy GFAEQ: Job Description: Assistant Director of Educational Technology
8.F.22. Present Policy GFAGB: Job Description: ACT Instructional Coach
8.F.23. Present Policy GFBE: Job Description: Transportation Supervisor
8.F.24. Present Policy GFBHA: Job Description: HVAC Technician
8.F.25. Present to Adopt Job Description Policy: Lead Teacher
8.G. Curriculum and Instruction 
8.G.1. Curriculum 
8.G.2. Special Education 
8.G.3. Student Services/Federal Programs
8.G.3.A. f.y.i. Monthly School Improvement Board Reports for ATSI/TSI Schools: SMEE, SMUE, SMMS, SMHS, and ECMS
8.G.4. Career and Technology 
8.H. Operations and Support 
8.H.1. Operations 
8.H.2. Information Technology 
8.H.3. Food Services
8.H.3.A. f.y.i. December 2025 Free and Reduced Percentages
8.H.3.B. f.y.i. December 2025 Average Daily Breakfast and Lunch Participation
8.I. 16th Section Leases 
8.I.1. f.y.i.  Past Due Leases 
8.J. Contracts and Agreements 
8.J.1. Approve ECHS Facility Usage Form
8.J.2. Approve Student Release Requests for JCSD Students for 2025-2026
8.J.3. Approve Jackson County Parks and Recreation Letter for VHS Softball Net
8.K. Fundraisers and Donations 
8.K.1. Approve ECHS PLTW Fundraiser Authorization-Chevron Donation 
8.L. Travel Request 
8.L.1. Approve SMAC Athletic Travel Request Form For State Dual Championship Wrestling
8.L.2. Approve JCTC to Attend Educator Preparation Curriculum Writing Team Meeting
8.L.3. Approve Travel Request for 2025-2026 AMTESOL Conference
8.L.4. Approve SMAC Travel Request for Wrestling State Individuals Meet
8.L.5. Approve JCTC to Attend HOSA State Conference
8.L.6. Approve Travel Request for Federal Programs to Attend 2026 NAFEPA Conference
8.L.7. Approve Travel Request for SMHS Theatre to Attend MS Theatre Assoc. State Theatre Festival-Competition 
8.M. Approve Consent Agenda
8.N. f.y.i. Superintendent Update
8.O. Closed Session 
8.P. Executive Session
8.P.1. Student Discipline
2:25-26 ECMS/Exp
3:25-26 SMHS/Exp
8.P.2. Legal/Personnel Matters
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: January 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. Call to Order
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2. Invocation
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3. Pledge
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4. Approve Agenda
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5. Approve Consent Agenda Items
Subject:
6. Discuss New Board Member Appointment
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7. Minutes
Subject:
7.A. Approve December 15, 2025 Meeting Minutes 
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8. Superintendent of Education
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8.A. Acknowledgements and Announcements 
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8.A.1. East Central Attendance Center
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8.A.2. St. Martin Attendance Center 
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8.A.3. Vancleave Attendance Center 
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8.B. Public Comments 
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8.C. f.y.i. Construction Update- Machado|Patano
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8.D. Financial Management 
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8.D.1. Approve Surplus Land Resolution 
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8.D.2. Discuss December 2025 Monthly Financial Reports {MS 37-9-18}
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8.D.3. Approve Asset Disposal
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8.D.4. Approve Prepaid Claims Docket
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8.D.5. Approve Open Claims Docket
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8.D.6. Approve Flood Insurance Policy Renewal
Description:
St. Martin transportation building is an increase of $6.00. 
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8.D.7. Accept EEF Asset Donation
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8.D.8. Approve Resolution to Retain Legal Counsel and a Municipal Advisor to Assist with the Proposed Finance Issue 
Description:
This resolution authorizes the Jackson County School District to retain professional services for the issuance of one or more notes.
The resolution also authorizes the Superintendent to execute engagement letters with these parties. Fees for these services are customary and are generally contingent upon the successful closing of the financing. 
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8.D.9. Approve 3 Mill Bond Intent Resolution
Description:
This resolution formally declares the Board's necessity and intention to issue debt not to exceed $25 million to fund a district-wide building project. The debt will be repaid using a tax levy not exceeding three mills on the assessed value of taxable property within the District. 
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8.E. Human Resources and Risk Management 
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8.E.1. F.Y.I. Workers Compensation
Description:
Workers Compensation claims/report attached for the month of December. 
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8.E.2. Approve 2026-2027 Administrative Annual Recommendations
Description:
2026-2027 Administrative Annual Recommendations
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8.E.3. f.y.i. Administrative and Teacher Unit Recommendation for 2026-2027 School Year
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8.E.4. Approve January 2026 Personnel Changes
Description:
January Personnel Agenda
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8.F. Policies 
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8.F.1. Approve Policy DJEE: Child Nutrition Procurement Plan 
Description:
Approve Policy DJEE as an update item. This update streamlines the policy to refer to the official Child Nutrition Procurement Plan. The official procurement plan for the state is located on the Mississippi Department of Education's Child Nutrition Office. 
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8.F.2. Approve Policy GFBCCA: Job Description: Library Media Specialist
Description:
Approve Policy GFBCCA (2017) as an update item. The update to this includes an edit to qualifications, duties, and responsibilities. 
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8.F.3. Approve Policy GFBDAD: Job Description: High School Band Director
Description:
Approve Policy GFBDAD (2018) as an update item. This update includes the ability to lift, reporting structure, and job duties. 
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8.F.4. Approve Policy GFBDAE: Job Description: High School Assistant Band Director
Description:
Approve Policy GFBDAE (2008) as an update item. This update includes the ability to lift, reporting structure, and job duties. 
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8.F.5. Approve Policy GFBDAG: Job Description: High School Choral Director
Description:
Approve Policy GFBDAG (2008) as an update item. This update includes the ability to lift, reporting structure, and job duties. 
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8.F.6. Approve Policy GFBDI: Job Description: Middle School Band Director
Description:
Approve Policy GFBDI (2008) as an update item. This update includes the ability to lift, reporting structure, and job duties. 
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8.F.7. Approve Policy GFBCF: Job Description: School Counselor
Description:
Approve Policy GFBCF (2022) as an update item. This update includes the ability to lift, as well as, the duties and responsibilities of this position. 
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8.F.8. Approve Policy KM: Visitors to the Schools 
Description:
Approve Policy KM (2020) as a review item. No changes are suggested at this time.
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8.F.9. Approve Policy CBG: Administrative and Supervisory Personnel Positions
Description:
Approve Policy CBG (2024) as an update item. This update would grant elementary schools a Lead Teacher when student enrollment increases to the attached scales. Middle and High Schools will receive additional Assistant Principals when student enrollment reaches the attached scales. 
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8.F.10. Approve Policy ICHI: Literacy Based Promotion
Description:
Approve Policy ICHI (2025) as an update item. This update includes where to find the requirements for Good Cause Exemptions. 
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8.F.11. Approve Policy GBRID: Military Leave
Description:
Approve to adopt Policy GBRID. This policy complies with the Uniform Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA). 
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8.F.12. Rescind Policy DJEE - E(1) Child Nutrition Procurement Plan 
Description:
Approve Policy DJEE - E(1) as a rescind item. The only content to this policy is a chart that is located in the Procurement Plan, making this a redundant policy. 
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8.F.13. Present Policy GAFF: Staff/Student Non-Fraternization 
Description:
Present Policy GABB as a review item. No changes are suggested at this time. 
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8.F.14. Present Policy GABBA: Social Media Websites
Description:
Presenting Policy GABBA as a review item. No changes are suggested at this time.
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8.F.15. Present Policy GADF: Donated Leave
Description:
Presenting Policy GADF as an update item. This includes updated language clarifying "immediate family" in accordance with Mississippi Code. 
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8.F.16. Present Policy GAE: Staff Complaints and Grievance
Description:
Present Policy GAE as a review item. No changes are suggested at this time. 
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8.F.17. Present Policy GAEP: Grievance Procedures-Licensed Personnel Appraisal
Description:
Present Policy GAEP as a review item. No changes are suggested at this time. 
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8.F.18. Present Policy GFAAAA: Job Description: Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction
Description:
Present Policy GFAAAA as an update item. This update includes a correction to funding and clarifies lifting requirements for workers' compensation purposes. 
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8.F.19. Present Policy GFAAAB: Job Description: Assistant Superintendent of Support
Description:
Present Policy GFAAAB as an update item. This update clarifies lifting requirements for workers' compensation purposes. 
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8.F.20. Present Policy GFAEJ: Job Description: Student and Technology Support Manager
Description:
Present Policy GFAEJ as an update item. This update clarifies the lifting requirements of this position for workers' compensation purposes. 
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8.F.21. Present Policy GFAEQ: Job Description: Assistant Director of Educational Technology
Description:
Present Policy GFAEQ as an update item. This update clarifies the lifting requirements of the position for workers' compensation purposes.
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8.F.22. Present Policy GFAGB: Job Description: ACT Instructional Coach
Description:
Present Policy GFAGB as an update item. These updates include corrections to job titles, clarifying the lifting requirements of the position, correction of the funding source, and a reduction of the terms of employment from 232 to 217 days. 
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8.F.23. Present Policy GFBE: Job Description: Transportation Supervisor
Description:
Present Policy GFBE as an update item. This update clarifies the lifting requirements of this position. 
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8.F.24. Present Policy GFBHA: Job Description: HVAC Technician
Description:
Present Policy GFBHA as a review item. No changes are suggested at this time. 
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8.F.25. Present to Adopt Job Description Policy: Lead Teacher
Description:
Present to adopt the job description policy for the Lead Teacher position in our district. This policy includes the qualifications, duties and responsibilities, and the 
terms of employment, 
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8.G. Curriculum and Instruction 
Subject:
8.G.1. Curriculum 
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8.G.2. Special Education 
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8.G.3. Student Services/Federal Programs
Subject:
8.G.3.A. f.y.i. Monthly School Improvement Board Reports for ATSI/TSI Schools: SMEE, SMUE, SMMS, SMHS, and ECMS
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8.G.4. Career and Technology 
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8.H. Operations and Support 
Subject:
8.H.1. Operations 
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8.H.2. Information Technology 
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8.H.3. Food Services
Subject:
8.H.3.A. f.y.i. December 2025 Free and Reduced Percentages
Description:
f.y.i. December 2025 Free and Reduced Percentages
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8.H.3.B. f.y.i. December 2025 Average Daily Breakfast and Lunch Participation
Description:
f.y.i. December 2025 Average Daily Breakfast and Lunch Participation
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8.I. 16th Section Leases 
Subject:
8.I.1. f.y.i.  Past Due Leases 
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8.J. Contracts and Agreements 
Subject:
8.J.1. Approve ECHS Facility Usage Form
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8.J.2. Approve Student Release Requests for JCSD Students for 2025-2026
Description:
Release requests for students whose parents are employed at other school districts and wish to take their children with them to attend school where they work, per previously approved student transfer agreements.
Subject:
8.J.3. Approve Jackson County Parks and Recreation Letter for VHS Softball Net
Description:
Upon approval, Jackson County Parks and Recreation will come with equipment and hang our new net for Vancleave Softball.
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8.K. Fundraisers and Donations 
Subject:
8.K.1. Approve ECHS PLTW Fundraiser Authorization-Chevron Donation 
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8.L. Travel Request 
Subject:
8.L.1. Approve SMAC Athletic Travel Request Form For State Dual Championship Wrestling
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8.L.2. Approve JCTC to Attend Educator Preparation Curriculum Writing Team Meeting
Description:
Approve JCTC to Attend Educator Preparation Curriculum Writing Team Meeting
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8.L.3. Approve Travel Request for 2025-2026 AMTESOL Conference
Description:
This travel will provide our district EL representative with the necessary skills to assist students in becoming English Language proficient. 
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8.L.4. Approve SMAC Travel Request for Wrestling State Individuals Meet
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8.L.5. Approve JCTC to Attend HOSA State Conference
Description:
Approve JCTC to Attend HOSA State Conference
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8.L.6. Approve Travel Request for Federal Programs to Attend 2026 NAFEPA Conference
Description:
This is a National Federal Programs conference which will provide timely updates and training to successfully implement the new direction of the federal grant programs. 
Subject:
8.L.7. Approve Travel Request for SMHS Theatre to Attend MS Theatre Assoc. State Theatre Festival-Competition 
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8.M. Approve Consent Agenda
Subject:
8.N. f.y.i. Superintendent Update
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8.O. Closed Session 
Subject:
8.P. Executive Session
Subject:
8.P.1. Student Discipline
2:25-26 ECMS/Exp
3:25-26 SMHS/Exp
Subject:
8.P.2. Legal/Personnel Matters

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