December 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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2. Invocation
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3. Pledge
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4. Approve Consent Agenda Items
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5. Election of Board Officers
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6. Swearing in of New Board Member William Collier
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7. Approve Agenda
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8. Minutes
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8.A. Approve November 17, 2025 Meeting Minutes
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9. Superintendent of Education
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9.A. Acknowledgements and Announcements
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9.A.1. East Central Attendance Center
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9.A.2. St. Martin Attendance Center
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9.A.3. Vancleave Attendance Center
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9.B. Public Comments
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9.C. f.y.i. Construction Update- Machado|Patano
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9.D. Financial Management
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9.D.1. Discuss November 2025 Monthly Financial Reports {MS 37-9-18}
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9.D.2. Approve Employee Incentive Payments and Grant One Time Payment on January 16, 2026
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9.D.3. Approve Asset Disposal
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9.D.4. Approve Corrections to Performance Based Incentive Payments (Policy GBREC)
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9.D.5. Approve Prepaid Claims Docket
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9.D.6. Approve Open Claims Docket
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9.E. Human Resources and Risk Management
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9.E.1. F.Y.I. Workers Compensation
Description:
Workers compensation claims attached for the month of November.
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9.E.2. Approve Housing Teacher Program Agreement
Description:
Approve the Mississippi Department of Education's (MDE) housing teacher program loan agreement. This agreement has been reviewed by Mr. Pickett
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9.E.3. Approve December 2025 Personnel Changes
Description:
December Personnel Agenda
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9.F. Policies
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9.F.1. Approve Policy CO: Administrative Reports
Description:
Approve Policy CO (2020) as a review item, no changes are suggested.
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9.F.2. Approve Policy JCD: Alternative School Program
Description:
Approve Policy JCD (2023) as an update item. This policy is being updated to remove the form and include district practices and procedures.
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9.F.3. Approve Policy DJEAB: Purchasing Procedures
Description:
Approve Policy DJEAB (2014) as an update item. This update complies with the Financial Accounting Manual for Mississippi Public School Districts.
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9.F.4. Approve Policy EDAH: Bus Idling/Idle Reduction for Buses
Description:
Approve Policy EDAH (2022) as a review item. No changes are suggested at this time.
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9.F.5. Approve Policy GAC: Staff Decision-Making/Staff Community Relations
Description:
Approve Policy GAC (1998) as a review item. No changes are suggested at this time.
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9.F.6. Approve Policy GAGAA: Nepotism in Supervision of Staff Prohibited
Description:
Approve Policy GAGAA (2022) as a review item. No changes are suggested at this time.
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9.F.7. Approve Policy GFABS: Job Description: Fab Lab Manager
Description:
Approve Policy GFABS (2021) as a review item. No changes are suggested at this time.
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9.F.8. Approve Policy GFAEI: Job Description: Information Systems Specialist
Description:
Approve Policy GFAEI (2021) as an update item. The update to this job description includes current practices, procedures, and essential job functions.
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9.F.9. Approve Policy GFAEJ: Job Description: Student and Technology Support Manager
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Approve Policy GFAEJ (2021) as a review item. No changes are suggested at this time.
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9.F.10. Approve Policy GFAEK: Job Description: Diagnostic Technician
Description:
Approve Policy GFAEK (2023) as a review item. No changes are suggested to this job description.
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9.F.11. Approve Policy GFAEN: Job Description School Technology Leader
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Approve Policy GFAEN (2023) as a review item. No changes are suggested to this job description.
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9.F.12. Approve Policy GFBEB: Job Description: Bus Aide
Description:
Approve Policy GFBEB (2005) as an update item. The update to this policy includes the ability to lift/carry and push/pull.
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9.F.13. Approve Policy IGAA: Student Religious Liberties
Description:
Approve Policy IGAA as a required policy to adopt for our district.
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9.F.14. Rescind Policy GFBK: Director of Operations and Support
Description:
Approve to rescind Policy GFBK (2021). This job is obsolete, making this job description policy no longer needed.
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9.F.15. Present Policy DJEE: Child Nutrition Procurement Plan
Description:
Present 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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9.F.16. Present Policy DJEE - E1 - Child Nutrition Procurement Plan to rescind
Description:
Present Policy DJEE-E(1) as a rescind item. The only content to this policy is the chart that is located in the Procurement Plan, making this a redundant policy.
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9.F.17. Present Policy GFBCCA: Job Description: Library Media Specialist
Description:
Present Policy GFBCCA (2017) as an update item. The update to this includes an update to qualifications, duties, and responsibilities.
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9.F.18. Present Policy GFBDAD: Job Description: High School Band Director
Description:
Present Policy GFBDAD (2018) as an update item. This update includes the ability to lift, reporting structure, and job duties.
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9.F.19. Present Policy GFBDAE: Job Description: High School Assistant Band Director
Description:
Present Policy GFBDAE (2008) as an update item. This update includes the ability to lift, reporting structure, and job duties.
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9.F.20. Present Policy GFBDAG: Job Description: High School Choral Director
Description:
Present Policy DFBDAG (2008) as an update item. This update includes the ability to lift, reporting structure, and job duties.
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9.F.21. Present Policy GFBDI: Job Description: Middle School Band Director
Description:
Present Policy GFBDI (2008) as an update item. This update includes the ability to lift, reporting structure, and job duties.
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9.F.22. Present Policy KM: Visitors to the Schools
Description:
Present Policy KM (2020) as a review item. No changes are suggested at this time.
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9.F.23. Present to Adopt Policy GBRID: Military Leave
Description:
Present to Adopt Policy GBRID. This policy complies with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA).
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9.F.24. Present Policy CBG: Administrative and Supervisory Personnel Positions
Description:
Presenting Policy CBG (2024) as an update item. This update would grant elementary schools Administrative Assistants when student enrollment increases to the attached scales. Middle and High Schools will receive additional Assistant Principals when student enrollment reaches the attached scale.
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9.F.25. Present Policy ICHI: Literacy Bases Promotion
Description:
Presenting Policy ICHI (2025) as an update item. This update includes where to find the requirements for Good Cause Exemptions.
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9.F.26. Present Policy GFBCF: Job Description: School Counselor
Description:
Present Policy GFBCF (2022) as an update item. These updates include the ability to lift, and the duties & responsibilities of this position.
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9.G. Curriculum and Instruction
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9.G.1. Curriculum
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9.G.1.A. Approve Jackson County School District 2026-2027 Student and Teacher Calendar
Description:
This calendar draft for the upcoming year for students and teachers was presented and discussed at last month's board meeting and is ready for board approval at this meeting.
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9.G.2. Special Education
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9.G.3. Student Services/Federal Programs
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9.G.3.A. f.y.i. Monthly School Improvement Board Reports for ATSI Schools: SMEE, SMUE, and SMMS
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9.G.4. Career and Technology
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9.H. Operations and Support
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9.H.1. Operations
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9.H.2. Information Technology
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9.H.2.A. Approve Bid for Category 2 E-Rate
Description:
This is a request for bid approval for us to purchase networking equipment for the new E-Rate cycle. We normally purchase switches and will need to purchase wireless access points due to the current model being discontinued.
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9.H.3. Food Services
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9.H.3.A. f.y.i. November 2025 Free and Reduced Percentages
Description:
f.y.i. November 2025 Free and Reduced Percentages
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9.H.3.B. f.y.i. November 2025 Average Daily Breakfast and Lunch Participation
Description:
f.y.i. November 2025 Average Daily Breakfast and Lunch Participation
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9.I. 16th Section Leases
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9.I.1. f.y.i. Past Due Leases
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9.J. Contracts and Agreements
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9.J.1. Approve Matching Grant for St. Martin Baseball
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9.J.2. Approve VMS Library Discard List
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9.J.3. Approve SMEE Use Of Facility Agreement
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9.J.4. Approve ECHS Softball Matching Grant-Bull Pen Concrete
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9.J.5. Approve VUE Yearbook Agreement - Jostens'
Description:
Vancleave Upper Elementary yearbook contract
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9.J.6. Approve SMMS Resolution for Otis Ferrell
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9.K. Fundraisers and Donations
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9.K.1. Approve SMAC Fundraiser For Wrestling Booster Club
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9.K.2. Approve ECMS Student Council Fundraiser Authorization-Winter Formal
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9.K.3. Approve SMUE Fundraiser for Literati Book Fair
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9.K.4. Approve VHS Fundraiser for Online Spirit Items
Description:
VHS Fundraiser Online Spirit Items. Participants will be able to access online and purchase spirit items.
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9.K.5. Approve SMAC Boys Golf Donation
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9.K.6. Approve ECMS Fundraiser Authorization-Yearbook Sales
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9.K.7. Approve ECLE Fundraiser Authorization-Yearbook
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9.K.8. Approve ECHS Fundraiser Authorization-Yearbook
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9.K.9. Approve JCTC Fundraiser Request for HOSA
Description:
Approve JCTC Fundraiser Request for HOSA
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9.L. Travel Request
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9.L.1. Approve Travel Request for JCTC to Attend SkillsUSA Region 5 Competition
Description:
Approve Travel Request for JCTC to Attend SkillsUSA Region 5 Competition
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9.L.2. Approve ECMS Travel Request-MECA
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9.L.3. Approve Emergency Travel Request for Technology to Include Additional Day of Travel at AASA AI Super Summit
Description:
Brandy Johnson was unable to make an approved return flight to Gulfport, MS on November 19, 2025, due to weather delays. This is an emergency travel request to include an additional travel date of November 20, 2025, for this rescheduled flight. The initial approval date for travel to the AASA AI Super Summit is August 11, 2025.
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9.L.4. Approve Updated Travel Request for MECA Conference
Description:
This travel was approved on 09/08/2025. This is a revision to include a rental car due to the District Office vehicle being unavailable.
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9.L.5. Approve Travel Request for JCTC to Attend New Teacher Institute Cohort XIV Regional Session 2
Description:
Approve Travel Request for JCTC to Attend New Teacher Institute Cohort XIV Regional Session 2
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9.L.6. Approve SMMS Travel Request for NTI Regional Session 2 (South)
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9.L.7. Approve Travel Request for VHS DECA Conference
Description:
Attending DECA Convention in Vicksburg, MS Feb. 8-10 2026.
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9.L.8. Approve Travel Request for Child Nutrition to Attend SNA Legislative Action Conference
Description:
Approve Travel Request for Child Nutrition to attend SNA Legislative Action Conference
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9.L.9. Approve Travel for Child Nutrition to Attend MDE Purchase Management Committee Meeting
Description:
Approve Travel for Child Nutrition to attend MDE Purchase Management Committee Meeting
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9.L.10. Approve Child Nutrition Travel to MSNA Executive Board Retreat and Steering Committee Meeting
Description:
Approve Child Nutrition Travel to MSNA Executive Board Retreat and Steering Committee Meeting
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9.L.11. Approve SMAC Travel Request for Girls Basketball
Description:
Gulf Shores Holiday Beach Bash 2025
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9.L.12. Approve Travel Request of Superintendent and New Board Member to Attend MSBA Training
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9.M. Approve Consent Agenda
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9.N. f.y.i. Superintendent Update
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9.O. Closed Session
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9.P. Executive Session
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9.P.1. Student Discipline
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9.P.2. Legal/Personnel Matters
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