July 12, 2023 at 2:00 PM - HANCOCK COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING

1. Approval of recommendation to employ Addison Peek as a teacher at Hancock Middle School for the 2023 - 2024 school year, subject to the successful completion of the necessary background checks. (Board Policy GBD)
    
2. Approval of recommendation to employ Vivian Parker as a teacher at Hancock Middle School for the 2023 - 2024 school year, subject to the successful completion of the necessary background checks. (Board Policy GBD)
    
3. Approval of recommendation to transfer Victoria Barshop from the position of grant-funded teacher/Interventionist to the position of district teacher at Hancock Middle School for the 2023 - 2024 school year.
    
4. Approval of recommendation to transfer Tanner Smith from the position of 187-day teacher to the position of  200-day unmanned Aereial Systems teacher at Hancock County Career Technical Center for the 2023 - 2024 school year.
    
5. Approval of recommendation to employ Chelsea Smith, now properly certified, as a teacher at West Hancock Elementary School for the 2023 - 2024 school year. (Board Policy GBD)
    
6. Approval of recommendation to transfer Nicole Donavan from the position of psychometrist to the position of psychometrist/ speech therapist at the Office of Exceptional Children for the 2023 - 2024 school year.
    
7. Approval of recommendation to transfer Jamie Flowers from the position of teacher to the position of  gifted teacher at Hancock Middle School for the 2023 - 2024 school year.
    
8. Approval of recommendation to employ Grace Mooar, now properly certified, as a grant-funded teacher at West Hancock Elementary School for the 2023 - 2024 school year. (Board Policy GBD)
    
9. Approval to accept the resignation of Jordyn Williams as a special education teacher at Hancock High School, effective July 6, 2023. (Board Policy GBO)
    
10. Approval of recommendation to employ Kaleigh Warton, now properly certified, as a teacher at South Hancock Elementary School for the 2023 - 2024 school year. (Board Policy GBD)
     
11. Approval to accept the resignation of Jessica Deschamp as a teacher at West Hancock Elementary School, effective June 30, 2023. (Board Policy GBO)
     

12. Approval of recommendation to employ Theresa Seeger as a long-term substitute, at a daily rate of $120.00, at Hancock Middle School for the 2023 - 2024 school year.  All necessary employment documents are current and on file. (Board Policy GBD)

13. Approval of recommendation to employ Rigell Robinson as a grant-funded interventionist at Hancock Middle School for the 2023 - 2024 school year, subject to the successful completion of the necessary background checks. (Board Policy GBD)
     

14. Approval of recommendation to employ Holly Wicktom as a bookkeeper/ secretary at East Hancock Elementary School for the 2023 - 2024 school year, pending successful completion of the necessary background checks. (Board Policy GBD)
     

15. Approval of recommendation to employ Frank Venezia as a long-term substitute welding teacher, at a daily rate of $120.00, at Hancock County Career Technical Center, effective July 5, 2023, pending successful completion of the necessary background checks. (Board Policy GBD)
     

16. Approval of recommendation to employ Tony Hughes as a long-term substitute auto mechanics teacher, at a daily rate of $120.00, at Hancock County Career Technical Center, effective July 5, 2023, pending successful completion of the necessary background checks and approval to apply for an expert citizen license through the Mississippi Department of Education for Mr. Hughes in the area of automotive services. (Board Policy GBD)
     

17. Approval of recommendation to employ Matthew Rayborn as a special education teacher assistant at West Hancock Elementary School for the 2023 - 2024 school year, pending successful completion of the necessary background checks. (Board Policy GBD)
     

18. Approval of recommendation to transfer Meagan Schumaker from the position of grant-funded teacher assistant to the position of district teacher assistant at West Hancock Elementary School for the 2023 - 2024 school year.
     

19. Approval of recommendation to employ Dudley Couey as a grant-funded interventionist at West Hancock Elementary School for the 2023 - 2024 school year, pending successful completion of the necessary background checks. (Board Policy GBD)

20. Approval of the Hancock County School District Docket of Claims #1 (claim #s 107539 thru 107619) for July 2023. (Board Policy DJEG)
     
21. Approval of the Activity Fund Claims Docket #1 for all schools for July 2023. (Board Policy DJ)
     
22. Approval of the May 2023 Revenue and Expense Report. (Board Policy DJ)
     
23. Approval of Agreement with Harrison County School District regarding the transfer of students for the 2023 - 2024 school year. (Board Policy JBCD) 
     
24. Approval of Agreement with Pearl River County School District regarding the transfer of students for the 2023 - 2024 school year. (Board Policy JBCD) 
     
25. Approval of Agreement with Bay-Waveland School District regarding the transfer of students for the 2023 - 2024 school year. (Board Policy JBCD) 
     
26. Approval of Agreement with Pass Christian School District regarding the transfer of students for the 2023 - 2024 school year. (Board Policy JBCD) 
27. Approval of Agreement with Poplarville School District regarding the transfer of students for the 2023 - 2024 school year. (Board Policy JBCD)
28. Approval of Out-of-State and/or Overnight Travel Agenda and related expenses. (Board Policies JGFB & CGPF & EDA)
     
29. Approval to accept the Travel Agenda and related expenses prior to the board meeting by ratification.
     
30. Approval to pay the lump-sum payment for accumulated annual leave to employees who retired at the end of the 2022 - 2023 school year.
     
31. Approval of recommendation of a sole source quote from Communications Technologies, Inc. to purchase weapons detection systems at Hancock County Career Technical Center, Hancock High School, and Hancock Middle School, in the amount of $192,927.20.  (Board Policy DJ)
     
32. Approval of recommendation to accept the lowest quote from Max Multimedia & Cabling Solutions to repair the Crestron system in the Performing Arts Center, in the amount of $5,850.00. (Board Policy DJ)
     
33. Approval of recommendation to purchase core instructional materials for all K-2 Hancock County School District students from Ingram Education Services, in the amount of $199,584.00. This will be purchased with federal funds. (Board Policy DJ)
     
34. Approval of recommendation to accept the lowest quote from Great Minds for contracted services to provide six (6) days of on-site professional development to Hancock County School District math teachers, in the amount of $3,500.00/day. This will be purchased with federal funds. (Board Policy DJ)
     
35. Approval of recommendation to accept the lowest quote from Wilson Language Training Corp, for professional development services relating to the implementation of a new K-2 English Language Arts curriculum, in the amount of $89,575.00. This will be purchased with federal funds. (Board Policy DJ)
     
36. Approval of recommendation to purchase 960 bundled devices for use at Hancock Middle School from Apple Inc., in the amount of $463,992.00. This will be purchased with federal funds. (Board Policy DJ)

1. Motion to discuss and spread upon the minutes financial reports for the month of July 2023 in accordance with Miss. Code §37-9-18 and the State Board of Education Rules and Regulations.
    
2. Recommendation to update Policy B with no changes.
    
3. Approval of standard financial resolutions for the 2023 - 2024 school year.
    
4. Approval of the Hancock County School District Budget for the 2023 - 2024 school year.
    

5. Approval of  Resolution with the Hancock County Board of Supervisors. 

Thursday, July 20, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. at Hancock County School District.