October 12, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. Items to be added:

III. Approve Agenda (BCBH)

IV. Approve Minutes (BCBH)

• 9/28/2026 School Board Minutes

V. School Presentation - Creekbend Elementary Middle School

VI. Public Comments (sign-ins) (BCAF)

VII. Old Business

VII.A. Policy Review and Revisions — Second Reading and Recommended Adoption

• Section JDG-E(1):  Readmission and Denial of Admission

VIII. New Business

VIII.A. Approve Amended Combined Budget Report year ending June 30, 2026, as prepared and reconciled by George Triggs, HCSD Accountant, Business Manager.

VIII.B. Policy Review & Revisions — First Reading 

• Annual Review of Policy
  • Section A:  School District Organization

VIII.C. Policy Review & Revisions — First Reading 

• Annual Review of Policy
  • Section E:  Business Management

VIII.D. Policy Review & Revisions — First Reading 

• Approval New Policy:
  • JDDA-P:  Bullying Procedures
• Policy Revisions: 
  • Policy ABB:  Board Powers and Duties
  • Policy ABCB:  Board member Qualifications
  • Policy BA:  Board operations Goals and Objectives Mission Statement
  • Policy BBJ:  Review of Board Procedures
  • Policy CN:  Administrative Records
  • Policy CNB:  Managing and Retaining Administrative Records
  • Policy EEAA:  Alternate Meals Policy
  • Policy ICFA:  Textbook Policy
  • Policy  IHE:  Promotion and Retention
  • Policy JBA:  Compulsory School Attendance/School age
  • Policy JCDAC:  Drugs and Alcohol (Possession or Reasonable Suspicion)
  • Policy JCDAE:  Weapons
  • Policy JCDAE (2):  Possession of Weapons on School Property
  • Policy JDE:  Expulsion

VIII.E. Superintendent's Report — District Updates — NO ACTION

• Superintendent Summary

VIII.F. Discipline 

VIII.F.1. Discipline Committee Decisions (JCCA)

VIII.G. Consent Agenda Items
The items listed below are consent agenda items, which may be approved in one
action of the Board. It is noted that any item may be removed from the consent
agenda for separate action or discussion of the Board. An asterisk (*) denotes an item added to the agenda after the original release on Thursday.

VIII.G.1.  Approve Claim Docket for checks prepared and reconciled by the Accounting Department. (DJ)

• 10/02/2026
• 10/12/2026

VIII.G.2. Authorize payment in the amount of $11,821.00 to Wynn E. Clark for professional services rendered through 10/8/2026. Specific cases are detailed in the document provided and on file. (FDGB)

• 16th Section Billings:      $0.00
• HCSD Litigation Billings: $11,821.00

VIII.G.3.  Authorize payment in the amount of $13,800.00 to Associated Adjusters (Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, LLC) for professional services of the 1st quarter (09/30/2026 - 10/02/2026) for the 2026-2027 policy period.  Detailed documentation attached and on file. (FDGB)

• Inv.:  6369899 $13,800.00

VIII.G.4. Authorize payment of $520.00 to Travelers — Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP for professional services rendered through 7/30/2026.  HCSD deductible for this claim is $25,000.00, rather than the $5,000.00 deductible previously advised. Specific services are detailed in the document provided and on file. (FDGB)

• Inv. 13278431

VIII.G.5. Authorize payment totaling $59,009.48 to Hardy and Associates/Architect, PLLC for professional services rendered on the following projects: (FDGB)
Inv.#: 4395 026-024 $5,437.50 - HCSD CTE Center
Inv#: 4396 024-054 $47,089.40 — DHS Warrior Stadium Reno.
Inv.#: 4397 025-051 $6,482.58 - DHS Cafeteria Addition

VIII.G.6. Authorize payment in the amount of $71,210.70 to Gulfport Police Department for School Resource Officers from July 2026 - September 2026 (5 Officers).

VIII.G.7. Approve HCSD Transportation Department's request to participate in an invitation no-cost School Bus Safety Pilot program offered through First Light Safety Products.

VIII.G.8. Authorize the proposed competitive grant application for all eligible HCSD schools to participate in the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program — Annual Award Total $632,531.00 for 17 schools.  Lists of schools attached. (DFF)

VIII.G.9. Approve the conditional assignment of ground lease, memorandum of lease, and Affidavit of Master Landlord  from Walter C. Vick, Jr. and Nancy Vick, As Co-Trustees of the Walter C. Vick Testamentary Trust, to Waffle House, Inc. contingent upon the successful closing of the sale of the property located in 16-7-11 Gulfport, MS.  The final assignment of lease shall be in substantially the same form as the draft presented to the Board.

VIII.G.10. Approve out-of-state travel for Three Rivers Elementary School:

• 11/20/2026 - 4th Grade student - travel to Mobile, AL to the Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center.  Transportation by HCSD School Bus. Costs - $12 per student collected from each attendee.

VIII.G.11. Approve North Woolmarket Elementary and Middle School request for:

• 26-27 Fundraiser add-ons for the Basketball Team and Basketball Booster Club, list provided.
• Out-of-State Travel
  • 11/20/2026 English Learner 6th-8th grade students— travel to Mobile, AL to attend the Mobile International Festival. Transportation by HCSD School Bus. Costs - $10.00 per student collected from each attendee. This fee includes admission to the festival and food tokens.

VIII.G.12. Approvals for Harrison Central High School:

• 26-27 Fundraiser ad-on for:
  • HCHS Cheerleaders - Chick-Fil-A calendars
  • HCHS Girl Basketball - Double Good
• Volleyball to contact the Harrison County Board of Supervisors for assistance.  Specifically, for use of the Woolmarket Community Center on 10/28/2026 for the 2026-27 Volleyball Banquet, and request a waiver of the rental fees.

VIII.G.13. Approval for West Harrison High School:

• Out-of-State Travel
  • 11/7/2026 - JROTC Raider Team, travel to Bogalusa High School, Bogalusa, LA to participate in Louisiana State Raider Championship. Transportation will be HCSD bus.

VIII.G.14. Authorize extending homebound services for students due to medical condition, as follows: (IDDC)

• D.H.S. Student ID:  25754

VIII.G.15. Approve transfer request for the 2026-2027 school year for the following HCSD Students transferring into other districts.  Student Transfers from HCSD to the following school districts are attached:

• Biloxi School District
• Gulfport School District
• Long Beach School District
• Pass Christian School District

VIII.H. Approval of the following:

VIII.H.1. Personnel (GBD:GBQ)

VIII.H.1.a. Personnel Recommendations

VIII.H.1.b. Approve Job Description for Accounts Receivables Clerk

VIII.H.1.c. Bus Supplement for Retired Dual-Role Employees Returning to Employment at 80%

VIII.H.1.d. 2027-28 CTE Teacher contract term from 205 days to 200 days for new hires starting 2027-28. (GBA)

VIII.H.1.e. *2027-28SY - 187 Employee (Teacher) Calendar

VIII.H.1.f. *2027-28SY - Student School Calendar

VIII.H.2. Lowest Quote, Contract Services, Professional Development and/or Travel (DJED)

• 20 Quotes

VIII.H.3. Single Source (DJED)

• 1 Item

VIII.I. Executive Session

VIII.I.1. Student Appeals

• Discipline Appeal Log

VIII.I.1.a. Student Appeal:  099-06-2-2(CBEM)

VIII.I.1.b. Student Appeal:  100-08-2-2 (DHS)

VIII.I.2. School Security Matters

IX. Reminders

• 10/26/2026 - 5:30 p.m. School Board Meeting held at Center for Excellence
  • Recognition of Teachers in the Top 25 by Scale Score on MAAP Assessments
• 11/07/2026 - 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Living Life Local Gulfport Museum of History - Gifted Students from GSD & HCSD
• 11/09/2026 - 5:30 p.m. School Board Meeting held at Center for Excellence
  • School Banner Presentations for A- and B-Rated Schools
• 11/16/2026 - 11/17/2026 MSBA Policy Fall Leadership Conference, Sheraton Flowood Refuge Hotel & Conf. Center
• 11/30/2026 - 5:30 p.m. School Board Meeting

X. Adjourn