August 28, 2023 at 5:30 PM - HANCOCK COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

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Action Items

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        Certified

5.     Approval of recommendation to transfer Nicole Donovan from the position of
        psychometrist/speech therapist to the position of psychometrist at the Office of
        Exceptional Children, effective September 5, 2023, for the 2023 - 2024 school
        year.

Non-Certified

9.      Approval of recommendation to employ Colleen Buchanan as a long-term
         substitute speech pathologist, at a daily rate of $120.00, effective September 5,
         2023, for the 2023- 2024 school year, pending successful completion of the
         necessary background checks. (Board Policy GBD)

ADDITIONS

74.    Approval to accept the resignation of Tony Hughes, as a long-term substitute at
         Hancock County Career Technical Center, effective August 22, 2023. (Board
         Policy GBO)

Action Items

5.    Approval to enter into a contract with Loumis Air for the replacement of the chiller
       at the Performing Arts Center.  Said replacement being procured as an emergency
       purchase pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. Section 31-7-13(k) due to the extreme heat
       currently prevalent in Hancock County, which, in the absence of an emergency
       purchase, would render the Performing Arts Centers unusable for school events and
      for public events to generate fees supplementing the operation of the Center.

6.   Approval to enter into a contract with Loumis Air for the rental of a temporary
      chiller at the Performing Arts Center.  Said rental is being procured as an emergency
      purchase pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. Section 31-7-13(k) due to the extreme heat
      currently prevalent in Hancock County, which, in the absence of an emergency
      purchase, would render the Performing Arts Centers unusable for school events and
      for public events to generate fees supplementing the operation of the Center.

Terry McQueen 
Jamie Sisco - Ticket prices
 

July 31, 2023, Regular Meeting

1. Approval of recommendation to employ Amanda Mason as a teacher effective July 31, 2023, for the 2023 - 2024 school year, subject to the successful completion of the necessary background checks. (Board Policy GBD)

2. Approval to accept the resignation of Dana Garrett as a Cyber Foundations teacher at Hancock Middle School, effective August 8, 2023. (Board Policy GBO)

3. Approval of recommendation to employ Ashley Curet, now properly certified, as a grant-funded teacher at  Hancock Middle School, effective August 8, 2023, for the 2023 - 2024 school year. (Board Policy GBD)

4. Approval of recommendation to transfer Ashley Curet from the position of grant-funded teacher to the position of special education teacher at  Hancock Middle School, effective August 10, 2023, for the 2023 - 2024 school year.

5. Approval of recommendation to transfer Nicole Donovan from the position of psychometrist/speech therapist to the position of psychometrist at the Office of Exceptional Children, effective September 5, 2023, for the 2023 - 2024 school year.

6. Approval of recommendation to transfer Shanna Mayne from the position of grant-funded teacher to the position of district teacher at  Hancock High School, effective August 14, 2023, for the 2023 - 2024 school year.

7. Approval of recommendation to employ Kimberly Reed as a long-term substitute, at a daily rate of $120.00, at Hancock Middle School effective August 9, 2023 - August 14, 2023, for the 2023 - 2024 school year, subject to the successful completion of the necessary background checks. Approval to employ Kimberly Reed, now properly certified, as a teacher at Hancock Middle School effective August 15, 2023. (Board Policy GBD)

8. Approval of recommendation to employ Angela Herrin as a substitute cafeteria worker, effective July 31, 2023, for the 2023 - 2024 school year. No background check is required. (Board Policy GCD)
    

9. Approval of recommendation to employ Colleen Buchanan as a long-term substitute speech pathologist, at a daily rate of $120.00, effective September 5, 2023, for the 2023- 2024 school year, pending successful completion of the necessary background checks. (Board Policy GBD)
    

10. Approval of recommendation to employ Cindy Ladner as a long-term substitute, effective August 1, 2023, at a daily rate of $120.00, at East Hancock Elementary School for the 2023 - 2024 school year. No background check is required. (Board Policy GBD)
     

11. Approval of recommendation to employ George Piazza as a JROTC long-term substitute, at a daily rate of $120.00, effective July 31, 2023, at Hancock High School for the 2023 - 2024 school year, subject to the successful completion of the necessary background checks. (Board Policy GBD)
     

12. Approval of recommendation to employ Abigail R. Bellora as a substitute cafeteria worker, effective August 1, 2023, for the 2023 - 2024 school year. No background check is required. (Board Policy GCD)
     

13. Approval of recommendation to employ Kandace Haley Strickland as a substitute cafeteria worker, effective August 7, 2023, for the 2023 - 2024 school year. No background check is required. (Board Policy GCD)
     

14. Approval of recommendation to employ Jessica R. Bermond as a substitute cafeteria worker, effective August 7, 2023, for the 2023 - 2024 school year. No background check is required. (Board Policy GCD)
     

15. Approval to accept the resignation of Kristen Marlin, as a registrar at Hancock High School, effective August 15, 2023. (Board Policy GBO)
     

16. Approval of recommendation to employ Erica Youngblood as a long-term substitute, at a daily rate of $120.00, at Hancock High School for the 2023 - 2024 school year, subject to the successful completion of the necessary background checks. (Board Policy GBD)
     

17. Approval of recommendation to employ Tammi Spence as an occupational therapist at the Office of Exceptional Children, effective September 11, 2023, for the 2023 - 2024 school year, subject to the successful completion of the necessary background checks. (Board Policy GBD)
     
18. Approval of recommendation to employ Crystal Williams as a grant-funded teacher assistant/interventionist at East Hancock Elementary School, effective August 16, 2023, for the 2023 - 2024 school year, subject to the successful completion of the necessary background checks. (Board Policy GBD)
     
19. Approval of recommendation to transfer Megan Lind from the position of grant-funded teacher assistant to the position of title teacher assistant at  Hancock Middle School, effective August 17, 2023, for the 2023 - 2024 school year.
     
20. Approval to accept the resignation of Erin Kolb, as a social worker at the Office of Exceptional Children, effective August 31, 2023. (Board Policy GBO)
     
21. Approval to accept the resignation of Donald Zeigler as a bus driver at the Department of Transportation, effective August 16, 2023.  (Board Policy GBO)
     
22. Approval to accept the resignation of Felina Sherwood, as a cafeteria worker, effective August 16, 2023. (Board Policy GBO)
     
23. Approval of recommendation to transfer Camille Potvin from the position of 10.5-month secretary to the position of 12-month registrar at  Hancock High School, effective August 16, 2023, for the 2023 - 2024 school year.

24. Approval of the Hancock County School District Docket of Claims #01 (claim #s 107783 thru 108110) for August 2023. (Board Policy DJEG)
     
25. Approval of the Activity Fund Claims Docket #01 for all schools for the month of August 2023. (Board Policy DJ)
     
26. Approval of the June 2023 Revenue and Expense Report. (Board Policy DJ)
     
27. Approval of Travel Agenda and related expenses. (Board Policies JGFB & CGPF & EDA)
     
28. Approval to accept the Travel Agenda and related expenses prior to the board meeting by ratification.
     
29. Approval of Out-of-State and/or Overnight Travel Agenda and related expenses. (Board Policies JGFB & CGPF & EDA)
     
30. Approval of fundraisers. (Board Policy DK)
     
31. Recommendation to review Policy I.
     
32. Approval of Agreement with Harrison County School District regarding the transfer of students for the 2023 - 2024 school year. (Board Policy JBCD) 
     
33. Approval of Agreement with Picayune School District regarding the transfer of students for the 2023 - 2024 school year. (Board Policy JBCD) 
     
34. Approval of Agreement with Pass Christian Public School District regarding the transfer of students for the 2023 - 2024 school year. (Board Policy JBCD) 
     
35. Approval of recommendation to declare surplus/salvage equipment and to proceed with proper disposal. (Board Policy DO)
     
36. Approval of 16th Section land matters. (Board Policy EBD)
     
37. Approval of donations to Hancock North Central Elementary School.
     
38. Approval of recommendation to employ department heads at Hancock High School for the 2023 - 2024 school year.
     
39. Approval of recommendation to contract Kassandra Michel to transport a student to West Hancock Elementary School daily, not to exceed 36.8 miles a day.
     
40. Approval of Lease Estoppel, agreement, and Owner's Affidavit & Gap Indemnity with Moonshot Solar, LLC.
     
41. Approval of additional days for Curriculum and Instruction staff for the 2023 - 2024 school year.
     
42. Approval of the Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) for the 2023 -2024 school year between Hancock County School District and  Western Governors University for student teaching.
     
43. Approval to purchase from ACT 400 college and career readiness preparatory assessments for Fall and Spring testing at Hancock High School, in the amount of $18,400.00. This will be paid for by federal funds. (Board Policy DJ)
     
44.  Approval of recommendation to accept the lowest quote from Apple Inc., to purchase twelve (12) iPads at Hancock Middle School, in the amount of $6,293.40. This will be purchased with federal funds. (Board Policy DJ)
     
45. Approval of recommendation to hire Carolyn Richardson at a rate of $25 per hour to support community outreach programs at local libraries for the 2023 - 2024 school year. This will be paid for by federal funds.
     
46. Approval to renew the Boiler and Machinery insurance with Hartford Steam Boiler in the amount of $11,209.00 for the 2023 - 2024 school year.  (Board Policy DJ) 
     
47. Approval to enter into an agreement with Ochsner Medical Center to provide nurses for the six schools in the Hancock County School District for the 2023 - 2024 school year.
     
48. Approval of payment #3 to Machado Patano in the amount of  $1,2363.12  for services regarding Hancock Middle School bathrooms.
     
49. Approval of recommendation of sole source quote from Varsity Spirit Fashion for the purchase of cheer team uniforms and accessories at Hancock Middle School, in the amount of $8,805.18.  (Board Policy DJ)
     
50. Approval of recommendation of sole source quote from Synced Up Designs for the purchase of custom choreography for band performances at Hancock High School, in the amount of $9,205.20. (Board Policy DJ)
     
51. Approval of recommendation to accept the lowest quote to purchase band instruments from Steve Weiss Music in the amount of $16,202.00. (Board Policy DJ)
     

52. Approval to advertise a proposal request for one hundred thirty (130) tablet devices and streaming boxes at Hancock's four elementary schools.

53. Approval of payment #2 to Dixon Contracting in the amount of $201,401.90 for professional services regarding renovations of Hancock Middle School bathrooms.

54. Approval of Cisco Duo annual software renewal with BCI in the amount of $5,400.00 to assist with the security of unauthorized access to staff computers and email
    accounts.  (Board Policy DJ)

55. Approval of gifted teachers to attend a professional development conference hosted by the National Association of Gifted Children. This will be purchased with federal funds.

56. Approval of the Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) for the 2023 -2024 school year between Hancock County School District and  Mississippi Behavioral Health Services LLC for student social, emotional, and behavior services.

57. Approval of the Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) for the 2023 -2024 school year between Hancock County School District and  Choices, Coordinated Care Solutions for student social, emotional, and behavior services.

58. Approval of recommendation to accept the lowest quote to purchase 3-year access to Cloudpath software from S.H.O.T.S. in the amount of $6,882.00. (Board Policy DJ)

59. Approval of recommendation to accept the lowest quote to purchase forty-eight (48) 22" monitors at Hancock North Central Elementary from B&H in the amount of $8,492.64. This will be paid with federal funds. (Board Policy DJ)

60. Approval of recommendation of Board Certified Behavior Analyst stipend for Maggie Shorter for the 2023 - 2024 school year. This will be paid with federal funds.

61. Approval of recommendation to accept the lowest quote transition consulting service at the Office of Exceptional Children from Millennium Educational Systems LLC in the amount of $12,800.00. This will be paid with federal funds. (Board Policy DJ)

62. Approval to enter into a contract with Gulf South Rehab, LLC for physical therapy services and evaluations for Hancock County School District for the 2023- 2024 school year.

63. Approval of changes to coaching recommendations for the 2023 - 2024 school year.

64. Approval of the Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs) for the 2023 -2024 school year between Hancock County School District and  Glimpse K12 for performance review of the school district.

65. Approval of recommendation to transfer a current district special education teaching position (Homebound) to a registered behavior technician or non-certified position at the Office of Exceptional Children for the 2023 - 2024 school year.

66. Approval of recommendation to update Policy J section JBC.

67. Approval of recommendation to accept the lowest quote to renew a recovery and initial credit accrual course database from Imagine Learning in the amount of $35,500.00. This will be paid with federal funds. (Board Policy DJ)

68. Approval of recommendation of a sole source quote from Noregon to purchase a JPRO professional diagnostic toolbox at the Department of Transportation in the amount of $6,159.86.  (Board Policy DJ)

69. Approval of recommendation of Dana Michel as yearbook sponsor at Hancock High School for the 2023 - 2024 school year.

70. Approval of recommendation to renew the Brightly software for maintenance and technology departments in the amount of $7,599.95 for the 2023 - 2024 school year.

71. Approval of recommendation to update the elementary handbook.

72. Approval of recommendation for members at the Office of Exceptional Children to attend the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) conference.

73. Approval to enter into a contract with Gulf Coast Education Solutions, LLC for psychological services and evaluations for Hancock County School District for the 2023- 2024 school year.

1. Motion to discuss and spread upon the minutes of financial reports for the month of August 2023 in accordance with Miss. Code §37-9-18 and the State Board of Education Rules and Regulations.
    
2. Recommendation to update Policy E, as reviewed with no changes.
    
3. Approval of the resolution for the 2023 - 2024 school year.
    
4. Declaration of Emergency for the replacement of the chiller at Hancock Performing Arts Center.
    

September 25, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. at Hancock County Performing Arts Center.