September 9, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. Meeting Procedures

III. Approval of General Agenda

IV. Recognitions

V. Ross Bell - Worker's Comp Insurance

VI. Transportation Update - Mitchell Smith

VII. Approval of August 12, 2024 Minutes

VIII. Approval of August 23, 2024 Special Called Minutes

IX. Approval to Advertise for Bids on a Bus-mounted Student Ridership Monitoring System.

X. Approval to Reject Bid for Baxterville Walk-In Freezer and Hold New Reverse Auction.

XI. Approval of Change to Policies:  GABA, GABBA, GABE, GACP, GADAC, GBRHB, GCD, GCRAA

XII. Land Manager Matters

XII.A. Approve Cancellation of Lease #502 to Lanell Bowman

XII.B. Approve Cancellation of Lease #987 to Curtis Campbell

XII.C. Approve Cancellation of Lease #797 to Chad Chambliss

XII.D. Approve Cancellation of Lease #726 to Sanford and Ann Delancey

XII.E. Approve Cancellation of Lease #560 to David Peralez

XII.F. Approve Cancellation of Lease #813 to Teigha Sanders

XII.G. Approve Assignment of Lease #762 from Kyle Cook to Suzanne Cook

XII.H. Approve Assignment of Lease #858 from Juan Espejo to Jobita Chilel

XIII. Superintendent's Report

XIV. Set Next Regular Meeting for October 14, 2024 at Bellevue Elementary School beginning at 6:00p.m.

XV. Consent Agenda Items

XV.A. Personnel Matters

XV.A.1. Non-Certified Resignations/Retirements

XV.A.1.a. Resign - Amanda Holder as Bus Driver at Sumrall effective August 8, 2024.

XV.A.1.b. Resign - Emalie Cormier as Assistant Teacher at Bellevue effective August 22, 2024.

XV.A.1.c. Resign - Amy Cooper as SpEd Assistant Teacher at OGE effective August 30, 2024.

XV.A.1.d. Resign - Kristi Nelson as Cheer Sponsor at PHS effective August 12, 2024.

XV.A.1.e. Resign - Rita French as Lead Administrative Assistant at PUE effective August 30, 2024.

XV.A.1.f. Resign - Cora Broome as SpEd Assistant Teacher at PLE effective September 6, 2024.

XV.A.1.g. Resign - Dwayne Brown as Maintenance at OGHS effective September 6, 2024.

XV.A.2. Non-Certified Transfers

XV.A.2.a. Transfer - Pamela Bolin from Federal Programs Financial Assistant to Business Office Financial Assistant I replacing Jessica Cole retroactive to August 30, 2024.  (Form #44483)

XV.A.2.b. Transfer - Candace Stewart from SRO at OGMS to SRO at Baxterville retroactive to July 22, 2024.  (Form #44283)

XV.A.2.c. Transfer - Zhanar Stevenson from District Substitute Nurse to School Nurse at OGHS replacing Selena Shontae Blackwell effective September 4, 2024.  (Form #44760)

XV.A.2.d. Transfer - Louise Fairbanks from Administrative Assistant at Bellevue to District Federal Programs Financial Administrative Assistant replacing Pam Bolin retroactive to August 27, 2024.  (Form #44901)

XV.A.2.e. Transfer - Breanne Johnston from Administrative Assistant to Lead Administrative Assistant/Timetrust Clerk at Bellevue replacing Louise Fairbanks retroactive to September 3, 2024.  (Form #44939)

XV.A.2.f. Transfer - Kristi Polk from Administrative Assistant to Financial Administrative Assistant/Fixed Asset Clerk at OGHS replacing Ashley Acosta retroactive to September 3, 2024.  (Form #45166) 

XV.A.2.g. Transfer - Jenny Rowan from Administrative Assistant to Lead Administrative Assistant at PUE replacing Rita French retroactive to September 3, 2024.  (Form #45185)

XV.A.2.h. Transfer - Randolyn Beilmann from Fixed Asset Clerk to Timetrust Clerk at OGHS retroactive to September 3, 2024.  (Form #45297)

XV.A.3. Non-Certified Recommendations

XV.A.3.a. Shontae Blackwell as Substitute Nurse retroactive to August 16, 2024.  (Form #44452)

XV.A.3.b. Dominique Griffith as Paraprofessional Assistant Boys Basketball Coach at SHS replacing Jonathan Garner retroactive to August 8, 2024.  (Form #44225)

XV.A.3.c. Gabrielle Henderson as Volunteer Paraprofessional Asst. Soccer Coach at SHS retroactive to August 8, 2024.  (Form #44231)

XV.A.3.d. Liane Cowart as SpEd Assistant Teacher at SMS replacing Jennifer Williamson retroactive to August 19, 2024.  (Form #44028)

XV.A.3.e. Erin Austin as Substitute Bus Monitor at Lumberton retroactive to August 19, 2024.  (Form #44594)

XV.A.3.f. Domonique Griffith as Paraprofessional Assistant Softball Coach at SMS replacing Dodie Robertson effective October 1, 2024.  (Form #44236)

XV.A.3.g. Jennifer Brown as Bus Driver for Summer 2024 retroactive to June 1, 2024.

XV.A.3.h. Billy Garrity as Paraprofessional Assistant Baseball Coach at SHS replacing Steve Cooley retroactive to August 8, 2024.  (Form #44228)

XV.A.3.i. Janet Entrekin as 4-hour Bus Monitor Baxterville SpEd Bus retroactive to August 16, 2024.  (Form #44593)

XV.A.3.j. Donald Hudgins as Maintenance at OGHS replacing Barry Arnold retroactive to August 19, 2024.  (Form #44644)

XV.A.3.k. LaRon Brumfield as Substitute Bus Driver at OG retroactive to August 12, 2024.  (Form #44821)

XV.A.3.l. Ervin Wolfe as Volunteer Paraprofessional Football Coach at SHS retroactive to July 18, 2024.  (Form #45009)

XV.A.3.m. Zaccheus Barlow as Paraprofessional Assistant Boys Basketball Coach at SHS replacing Jonathan Garner effective September 10, 2024.  (Form #44865)

XV.A.3.n. Cressandra Thomas-Green 6-hour Bus Driver at Oak Grove retroactive to September 3, 2024.  (Form #44925)

XV.A.3.o. Braxton McCrary as 4-hour Bus Driver at Sumrall replacing Amanda Holden retroactive to September 3, 2024.  (Form #45105)

XV.A.3.p. Keith Vowell as Volunteer Paraprofessional for Band at OGHS effective September 19, 2024.  (Form #45268)

XV.A.3.q. Linda Stephenson as Non-Certified District Substitute retroactive to August 19, 2024.  (Form #44849)

XV.A.3.r. Robert James as 6-hour Bus Driver at Oak Grove retroactive to September 6, 2024. (Form #45334)

XV.A.4. Certified Transfers

XV.A.4.a. Transfer - Kelsey Edwards from Contingent Contract to Regular Contract retroactive to July 19, 2024.  (Form #44303)

XV.A.4.b. Transfer - Chequira Bonner from Contingent Contract to Regular Contract retroactive to August 19, 2024.  (Form #44766)

XV.A.4.c. Transfer - Quincy Lee from Contingent Contract to Regular Contract retroactive to August 16, 2024.  (Form #44846)

XV.A.4.d. Transfer - Taryn Holzinger from Substitute Teacher to Teacher at LHS retroactive to August 22, 2024.  (Form #44952)

XV.A.5. Certified Recommendations

XV.A.5.a. Hannah Anderson as Part-time Certified Title I Tutor at Bellevue replacing Lynn Hightower retroactive to August 13, 2024.  (Form #44100)

XV.A.5.b. Joree Saucier as Certified District Substitute retroactive to July 18, 2024.  (Form #44408)

XV.A.5.c. Christinia Cummins as SpEd Teacher at OGMS replacing Joan Easterling retroactive to August 19, 2024.  (Form #44050)

XV.A.5.d. Correction - Victoria Bailey as Part-time Certified Title I Tutor at SES retroactive to July 17, 2024.  (Form #44534)

XV.A.5.e. Lela Cox as Part-time Certified Title I & School Improvement CSI Tutor at OGMS retroactive to August 20, 2024.  (Form #44717)

XV.A.5.f. Anthony Emmons as Part-time Certified Title I & School Improvement CSI Tutor at OGMS retroactive to August 20, 2024.  (Form #44718)

XV.A.5.g. Joey Craft as Part-time Certified Title I & School Improvement CSI Tutor at OGMS retroactive to August 20, 2024.  (Form #44720)

XV.A.5.h. LeAnn Daniels as Part-time Certified Title I & School Improvement CSI Tutor at OGMS retroactive to August 20, 2024.  (Form #44722)

XV.A.5.i. Jaleesa Hobson as Part-time Certified Title I & School Improvement CSI Tutor at OGMS retroactive to August 20, 2024.  (Form #44724)

XV.A.5.j. Gatlin Burks as Part-time Certified Title I & School Improvement CSI Tutor at OGMS retroactive to August 20, 2024.  (Form #44725)

XV.A.5.k. Emily Lanyon as Part-time Certified Title I & School Improvement CSI Tutor at OGMS retroactive to August 21, 2024.  (Form #44715)

XV.A.5.l. Donna Sumrall as Certified District Substitute effective October 16, 2024.  (Form #44684)

XV.A.5.m. Martha Smith as Certified District Substitute retroactive to July 18, 2024.  (Form #44721)

XV.A.5.n. Nicole Soberoski as Cheer Coach at PHS replacing Kristi Nelson retroactive to August 12, 2024.  (Form #44868)

XV.A.5.o. Nicole Harvey as Part-time Certified Title I Tutor at Longleaf effective September 10, 2024.  (Form #44851)

XV.A.5.p. Jane Bosarge as Part-time Certified District Substitute retroactive to September 3, 2024.  (Form #45183)

XV.A.5.q. Jackson Nolen as Head Middle School Wrestling Coach at OGMS (new position) retroactive to August 27, 2024.  (Form #45125)

XV.A.5.r. Jerri Whitecotton as Part-time School Monitor Tues. Thurs. at OGHS retroactive to August 1, 2024.  (Form #45248)

XV.A.5.s. Donna Brown as Part-time School Monitor Tues. Thurs. at OGHS retroactive to August 1, 2024.  (Form #45251)

XV.A.5.t. Tina Mozingo as Part-time School Monitor Tues. Thurs. at OGHS retroactive to August 1, 2024.  (Form #45252)

XV.A.5.u. Kelly Williams as Part-time School Monitor Tues. Thurs. at OGHS retroactive to August 1, 2024.  (Form #45253)

XV.A.5.v. Amy Decker as Part-time School Monitor Tues. Thurs. at OGHS retroactive to August 1, 2024.  (Form #45254)

XV.A.5.w. Kara Robinson as Part-time School Monitor Tues. Thurs. at OGHS retroactive to August 1, 2024.  (Form #45255)

XV.A.6. Recommendation of Staff for 21st Century

XV.A.7. Recommendation of Staff for 2024 Fall Intersession

XV.A.8. Recommendation of Staff for Extra Pay for Curriculum Development

XV.B. Sole Source Justification

XV.B.1. KDL Solutions sole source justification (see purchase #C-14)

XV.C. Purchases

XV.C.1. For Transportation, Truck STD crew cab 2 wheel drive 8CYL at a cost of $40,474.00 from Courtesy Ford (state contract #8200071318).  To be paid from Transportation funds.  (Form #44536)

XV.C.2. For Technology, Renewal of NWEA-MAP Growth K-12 at a cost of $96,850.00 from NWEA.  To be paid from Technology funds.  (Form #44626)

XV.C.3. For OAE, ACT Bootcamp at a cost of $7,200.00 from Preparing for Success Testing Services.  To be paid from Title IV funds.  Alternate quote Kids First Education $37,900.00.  (Form #44598)

XV.C.4. For District, Correction to Form #44202, Math, ELA & Science Professional Dev. at a cost of $13,000.00 from Millennium Education.  To be paid from Title II funds.  Alternate quote Catalyst $13,000.00.  (Form #44610)

XV.C.5. For Technology, Renewal of Google Workspace at a cost of $45,050.00 from CDWG.  To be paid from Technology funds.  (Form #44641)

XV.C.6. For Technology, Virtual Phone Renewal at a cost of $15,972.00 from Central Access.  To be paid from Technology funds.  (Form #44696)

XV.C.7. For Child Nutrition, Electric Kettle at OGMS at a cost of $7,226.70 from Singer H & R.  To be paid from Child Nutrition funds.  Alternate quote Grover Brothers $7,959.73.  (Form #44775)

XV.C.8. For JROTC, ROTC rank supplies at a cost of $4,867.50 from The Supply Room, Inc.  To be paid from ARP Grant.  Alternate quote JROTC Dog Tags $4,919.35.  (Form #44424)

XV.C.9. For Child Nutrition, Tables and stool caps at a cost of $24,939.59 from Androth, LLC.  To be paid from Child Nutrition funds.  Alternate quote Sico America, Inc.  $30,232.60.  (Form #44777)

XV.C.10. For OAE, Professional development for new teachers at a cost of $2,950.00 from Kids First.  To be paid from Title II funds.  Alternate quote Millennium Educational Systems $3,000.00.  (Form #44820)

XV.C.11. For Technology, Renewal of GoGuardian Teacher w/video conference at a cost of $42,539.00 from GoGuardian/Pear Deck.  To be paid from Technology funds.

XV.C.12. For Technology, Renewal of Incient IQ at a cost of $37,651.21 from Incident IQ.  To be paid from Technology funds.  (Form #44873)

XV.C.13. For Technology, Renewal of Edulastic at a cost of $30,168.00 from GoGuardian Pear Deck.  To be paid from Technology funds.  (Form #44874)

XV.C.14. For Police, Alerrt level 1 kit cases at a cost of $30,000.00 from KDL Solutions (sole source provider).  To be paid from MCCOPS funds.  (Form #44991)

XV.C.15. For District, AV for meeting space at Pioneer Lane at a cost of $71,472.12 from Bluum.  To be paid from District funds.  Alternate quote CDW-G $88,686.70.  (Form #45020)

XV.C.16. For Bellevue, Renewal of school wide subscription for BrainPOP at a cost of $5,595.00 from BrainPOP.  To be paid from Textbook funds.

XV.C.17. For OGMS, School supplies at a cost of $17,667.00 from Quill.  To be paid from Title I & School Improvement funds.  Alternate quote Staples $19,277.00.  (Form #45112)

XV.C.18. For OGHS, Gates at a cost of $6,284.00 from United Fence Co.  To be paid from District funds.  Alternate quote Jefcoat Fence Company $7,100.00.  (Form #45126)

XV.C.19. For Technology, Renewal of Sentinelone at a cost of $38,433.16 from CDWG.  To be paid from Technology funds.  (Form #45141)

XV.C.20. For Technology, Cohesity at a cost of $36,230.93 from BCI.  To be paid from Technology funds.  Alternate quote Insight $37,730.00.  (Form #45142)

XV.C.21. For District, MyPerspectives English Language at a cost of $10,303.17 from SAVVAS.  To be paid from ESSER Indirect Cost.  (Form #45250)

XV.C.22. For OGHS, Compressor change out kits for Chiller at a cost of $25,798.86 from Trane.  To be paid from Facilities funds.  Alternate quote Brian's Air Service $28,450.00.  (Form #45217)

XV.C.23. For District, Math and ELA PD 24 days at a cost of $30,720.00 from Catalyst.  To be paid from Title II funds.  Alternate quote Millennium Educational Systems $31,200.00.  (Form #45231)

XV.C.24. For Technology, Renewal of Edgenuity at a cost of $84,392.50 from Imagine Learning.  To be paid from Technology funds.  (Form #45256)

XV.C.25. For OGE, Get Your Teach on Conference at a cost of $8,000.00 from Hope King Teaching Resources, Inc.  To be paid from Title I funds.  (Form #45249)

XV.C.26. For SHS, Cable barrier with gates for football parking lot at a cost of $14,437.00 from United Fence Co.  To be paid from District funds.  Alternate quote Jefcoat Fence Company $16,782.00.  (Form #45294)

XV.C.27. For OGHS, 8 cleanings of Football stadium (add-on) to contract at a cost of $10,800.00 from Jani-King.  (Form #45057)

XV.C.28. For OGHS, Football Charter Bus Trips for 2024 Football Season at a cost of $50,065.00 from Knight Coach.  To be paid from School Activity funds.  Alternate quote Lakeland Tours $50,595.00.  (Form #45175)

XV.C.29. For District, EL Consultant at a cost of $45,000.00 from Engage EL.  To be paid from Title II funds.  Alternate quote Kids First $44,250.00.  (Form #45221)

XV.C.30. For SMS, ELA Consultant additional 5 days (Form 39838) at a cost of $7,250.00 from Rosemont.  To be paid from School Improvement funds.  (Form #45226)

XV.C.31. For PHS, Materials & labor for renovations of area of old auditorium at a cost of $6,344.28 from Economy Supply Co.  To be paid from Facilities funds.  Alternate quote MCS Building Supply $6,580.17.  (Form #45243)

XV.C.32. For PHS, Materials & labor for concrete for renovations of area of old auditorium at a cost of $8,573.05 from CT Concrete Construction.  To be paid from Facilities funds.  Alternate quote Ace Land and Trucking $10,407.00.  (Form #45244)

XV.C.33. For District, Labor & materials to hang & paint drywall at Pioneer Drive at a cost of $48,000.00 from GCB Coatings.  To be paid from District funds.  Alternate quote J and L Painting $54,000.00.  (Form #45245)

XV.C.34. For District, 7 registrations for Professional Development - Elevate 2024 at a cost of $7,336.00 from Conscious Discipline.  To be paid from Title II funds.  (Form #45318)

XV.C.35. Rescind Form #43399 for purchase of AV Equipment.  Installation was not included.

XV.D. Approval of Accounts Payable Claims, Receipts and Disbursements

XV.E. Donations

XV.E.1. To LCCTE, Drone valued at $15,000.00 from PRCC.  To be used by Unmanned Aerial to run flight & mapping missions.  (Form #43600)

XV.E.2. To Bellevue, 10 Amazon Fire Tablets valued at $1,000.00 from Donors Choose.  To be used in Self-contained K-2 classroom.  (Form #43712)

XV.E.3. To OGHS Tennis, $750.00 cash donation from Hub City Realty.  To be used to purchase team equipment.  (Form #44359)

XV.E.4. To SHS Football, $600.00 cash donation from David Michael Sumlin.  To be use for general expenses.  (Form #44618)

XV.E.5. To SES, $4,122.40 cash donation from Sumrall Elementary BEES.  To be used for Brain Pop and Star Fall subscriptions.  (Form #44700)

XV.E.6. To SHS Football, $600.00 cash donation from Donnie & Kim Lewis.  To be used for general expenses.  (Form #44692)

XV.E.7. To OGMS Archery, $500.00 cash donation from Lamar Co. Board of Supervisors.  To be used for general archery expenses.  (Form #44819)

XV.E.8. To Cafeteria, $533.00 cash donation from Heritage Church.  To be used to cover overdue/unpaid lunch fees for students.  (Form #44783)

XV.E.9. To Baxterville, Books valued at $1,000.00 from Dollar General.  To be used in school library.  (Form #45025)

XV.E.10. To OGHS Boys Soccer, $500.00 cash donation from Francis R. Bell.  To be used to help with meals for players during away games.  (Form #45090)

XV.E.11. To LHS, Nintendo Switch Bundle valued at $495.00 from Play Versus, Inc.  To be used by teams in Esports Club.  (Form #45103)

XV.E.12. To SHS Boys Soccer, $4,400.00 cash donation from Sumrall Soccer Booster Club.  To be used for uniforms.  (Form #44822)

XV.E.13. To OGMS Soccer, 2 Soccer goals valued at $2,000.00 from Temple Baptist Church.  To be used for practice and games.  (Form #45207)

XV.E.14. To PHS Cheer, $1,242.00 cash donation from Purvis Cheer Booster Club.  To be used for competition fees.  (Form #45091)

XV.F. Fixed Assets Disposal

XV.G. State Inventory Disposal

XV.H. Approval for PUE to apply for NASP Grant of $1,500.00 to go toward archery equipment.

XV.I. Special Requests

XV.I.1. Office of Federal Programs requests permission to destroy old bookkeeping/financial records prior to 2019-2020.

XV.I.2. PHS requests permission to outsource school pictures to C Studio Photography for the 2024-2025 school year.

XV.J. Approval of Proposal for Audit Services by St. Clair CPA, PLLC for FY2024, FY2025 & FY2026.

XV.K. Consider rescinding policies:  GADE, GADG, GADH, & GADJ

XV.L. Introduction of Change to Policies:  GAGA, GBAA, GBRID, GCD, IHE, AA

XV.M. Introduction of New Policies:  GBRI & JEB

XV.N. Bus turnarounds

XVI. Other

XVII. Consider Executive Session

XVII.A. Student Matter

XVII.A.1. Transfer Request - MB

XVII.A.2. Transfer Request - BS

XVII.A.3. Discipline Appeal - KM

XVII.A.4. Discipline Appeal - CB

XVII.B. Personnel Matters

XVII.B.1. Release from Contract Request - Lily King as Teacher at LES effective August 28, 2024.

XVII.B.2. Release from Contract Request - Christine Parr as Teacher at Bellevue effective October 18, 2024.

XVII.C. Safety Update by Tamica Hill

XVIII. Enter Executive Session

XIX. Exit Executive Session

XX. Recess