November 2, 2026 at 5:30 PM - REGULAR

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October 1, 2026, Regular Meeting
October 12, 2026, Special Meeting

1. Approval of recommendation to employ Karlea Meadows as a teacher at Hancock Middle School, effective October 12, 2026, for the 2026-2027 school year, subject to the successful completion of the necessary background checks. (Board Policy GBD)
    
2. Approval to accept the resignation of Shanna Evans as a teacher at Hancock High School, effective December 4, 2026. (Board Policy GBO)

3. Approval of recommendation to employ Elizabeth Ray as a long-term substitute teacher at a daily rate of $135.00 at Hancock Middle School, effective January 4, 2027, for the 2026-2027 school year, subject to the successful completion of the necessary background checks. (Board Policy GBD)
    
4. Approval to accept the resignation of Jessica Whitfield, as an ISR instructor at Hancock High School, effective October 13, 2026. (Board Policy GBO)
    
5. Approval to accept the resignation of Liz Vernaci as an administrative assistant at Hancock County School District, effective December 31, 2026. (Board Policy GBO)
    
6. Approval of recommendation to employ Lana Ladner as a title-funded teacher assistant at Hancock High School, effective October 12, 2026.  All necessary employment documents are current and on file. (Board Policy GBD)
    
7. Approval to accept the resignation of Sarah Uzialko Duckworth as a teacher assistant at South Hancock Elementary School, effective October 30, 2026. (Board Policy GBO)
    
8. Approval of recommendation to employ Pamela Yarbrough as a long-term substitute teacher at a daily rate of $135.00 at East Hancock Elementary School, effective October 12, 2026, for the 2026-2027 school year. All necessary employment documents are current and on file. (Board Policy GBD)
    
9. Approval to accept the resignation of Yolanda Shiyou as an administrative assistant at Hancock County School District, effective February 26, 2027. (Board Policy GBO)
    
10. Approval of recommendation to transfer Suzanne Ladner, an administrative assistant, 16th Section, to an administrative assistant at Hancock County School District, effective March 1, 2027.
     
11. Approval to accept the resignation of Tyla Ladner as a teacher assistant at Hancock North Central Elementary School, effective November 6, 2026. (Board Policy GBO)
     
12. Approval of recommendation to transfer Shayleann Orgeron from a Title-Funded Interventionist at South Hancock Elementary School to a 210-day secretary at Hancock Middle School, effective November 9, 2026.
     
13. Approval of recommendation to employ Eric Moran Jr. as a part-time bus driver at the Department of Transportation, effective October 26, 2026, for the 2026-2027 school year. All documents are on file. (Board Policy GBD)

14. Approval of the Activity Fund Claims Docket #1 for all schools for the month of October 2026. (Board Policy DJ)
     
15. Approval of the October 2026 Financial Reports. (Board Policy DJ)
     
16. Approval of Travel Agenda and related expenses. (Board Policies JGFB & CGPF& EDA)
     
17. Approval of Out-of-State and/or Overnight Travel Agenda and related expenses. (Board Policies JGFB & CGPF & EDA)
     
18. Approval to accept the Travel Agenda and related expenses prior to the board meeting by ratification.
     
19. Recommendation to Review and Discuss Policy G Sections GAA-GBA.
     
20. Approval of the amended budget for East Hancock Elementary School for the 2026 -2027 school year.
     
21. Approval of additional athletic coaching recommendation for the 2026-2027 school year.
     
22. Approval of recommendation to accept the lowest quote from Swift Recreation for the purchase of playground equipment for South Hancock Elementary School in the amount of $72,808.58. (Board Policy DJ)
     
23. Approval of recommendation to renew the Library Manager and Titlepeek online services with Follett Software in the amount of $6,756.42 for the 2026-2027 school year.
     
24. Approval of a donation to Hancock County Career Technical Center.
     
25. Approval of the renewal of N2Y differentiated instructional program for Hancock County Schools in the amount of $7,622.86. (Board Policy DJ) 
     
26. Approval of recommendation for the issuance of a monthly purchase order, not to exceed $4,850.00, to Gulf Coast Business Supply for the Custodial Department, for various custodial supplies throughout the month.
     
27. Approval of recommendation for the issuance of a monthly purchase order, not to exceed $250.00, to Hubbard's Hardware for the Maintenance Department, for as-needed materials throughout the month.
     
28. Approval of supplement payment to all full-time special education teachers for Hancock County School District to be paid in two installments, December 2026 and May 2027.
     
29. Approval of the opening of the 2027 bond construction bank account at Renasant Bank.
     
30. Approval of the loan payment on the 3-mill note series with Trustmark Bank in the amount of $220,000.00, and the interest payment of $19,436.00. (Board Policy DJ)   
     
31. Approval of recommendation to enter into a contract with the Mississippi Department of Education and the Child Nutrition Department for the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable program at South, North Central, East, and West Hancock Elementary Schools for the 2026 -2027 school year.
     
32. Approval of recommendation to declare surplus/salvage equipment and to proceed with proper disposal. (Board Policy DO)
     
33. Approval of Lost or Stolen Property Affidavits.
     
34. Approval of the recommendation to allow district custodians to be paid overtime when janitorial services are needed outside scheduled work hours during the 2026-2027 school year.
     
35. Approval of recommendation to transfer up to $150,000.00 from the District Maintenance fund to the 3-Mill Note fund to pay off the 2021 3-Mill Note.
     
36. Approval to accept the preferred quote from Coastal Prints to purchase cafeteria employee uniforms for Hancock County School District, not to exceed the amount of $15,000.00. (Board Policy DJ)
     
37. Approval of recommendation to advertise for bids to lease 16th Section property, Section 16-6S-15W (185 acres).
     
38. Approval of recommendation to remove trees on leases 64067 and 16021, Section S16-T9S-R16W.
     
39. Approval of 16th Section land matters. (Board Policy EBD)
     
40. Approval of recommendation to accept the lowest quote for the purchase of an additional Verkada Door Intercom at Hancock High School from BCI in the amount of $6,524.77. (Board Policy DJ)
     
41. Approval of Agreement with Pearl River County School District regarding the transfer of students for the 2026-2027 school year. (Board Policy JBCD)
     
42. Approval of Agreement with Harrison County School District regarding the transfer of students for the 2026-2027 school year. (Board Policy JBCD)
     
43. Approval of recommendation to accept the lowest bid for the Band Hall Bond project at Hancock High School from Dixon Contracting Group, LLC, in the amount of $4,982,545.00. (Board Policy DJ)
     
44. Approval of recommendation to accept the lowest bid for the District Signage upgrades project at all Hancock County schools from Mitchell Signs, in the amount of $446,642.00. (Board Policy DJ)
     
45. Approval of recommendation to accept the lowest quote for the repairs needed to the cooling tower at Hancock High School from Mechanical Services in the amount of $13,543.70. (Board Policy DJ)
     
46. Approval of the updated bank reconciliations for June 2026.
     
47. Approval of the updated bank reconciliations for July 2026.
     
48. Approval of the updated bank reconciliations for August 2026.
     
49. Approval of the bank reconciliations for September 2026.
     
50. Approval of fundraisers. (Board Policy DK)
     
51. Approval of the contract addendum with Rotolo Consultants, Inc. (RCI) related to the District's existing landscape maintenance contract in the amount of a $158.07 monthly increase.
     
52. Approval of the revised Memorandum of Understanding for the 2026 -2027 school year between the Hancock County School District and Hancock County Human Resources Agency (HCHRA) for the after-school care program at East Hancock Elementary, Hancock North Central Elementary, West Hancock Elementary, and the Hancock County School District Transportation Department. 
     
53. Approval of recommendation to accept the reverse auction bid to purchase 525 lab computers at Hancock County School District elementary schools from Carroway Holdings, LLC, in the amount of $349,125.00. (Board Policy DJ) 

54. Approval of the Hancock County School District Docket of Claims #01 (claim #s  119351 thru 119627 ) for October 2026. (Board Policy DJEG)
     
55. Approval of the Hancock County School District Docket of Claims #02 (claim #s 119628 thru 119629) for October 2026, which includes fiscal year 2025-2026 (Board Policy DJEG)

1. Motion to discuss and spread upon the minutes of financial reports for the month of October 2026 in accordance with Miss. Code §37-9-18 and the State Board of Education Rules and Regulations.
    
2. Recommendation to update Policies F, K, and L, as reviewed with changes.
    
3. Motion to accept the Resolution for retaining legal counsel and a municipal advisor to assist with a proposed finance issue.
    

December 3, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at Hancock County School District.