June 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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2. Invocation
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3. Pledge
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4. Approve Consent Agenda Items
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5. Approve Consent Agenda
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6. Approve Agenda
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7. Minutes
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7.A. Approve May 11, 2026 Meeting Minutes
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8. Superintendent of Education
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8.A. Acknowledgements and Announcements
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8.A.1. East Central Attendance Center
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8.A.2. St. Martin Attendance Center
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8.A.3. Vancleave Attendance Center
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8.B. Public Comments
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8.C. f.y.i. Construction Update- Machado|Patano
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8.D. Financial Management
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8.D.1. Present Revised FY27 Proposed Budget
Description:
Present the 2026-2027 spending plan for consideration.
Revisions are indicated in green on the attached narrative.
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8.D.2. Discuss May 2026 Monthly Financial Reports {MS 37-9-18}
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8.D.3. Request Permission to Issue an RFP for ESCO Services
Description:
An Energy Services Company (ESCO) is a commercial business that designs and implements comprehensive energy-efficiency projects, guaranteeing that the utility savings will cover the project costs over time. In Mississippi, executing a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) is a legal and regulatory requirement for public entities to ensure a transparent, competitive selection process that identifies the most qualified ESCO for public facility upgrades. The issuance of the RFP does not obligate the district to any project or expense.
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8.D.4. Rescind Asset Disposal
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8.D.5. Approve Flood Insurance Policy Renewal
Description:
Renewal of 6 policies, with a decrease of $7 over last year's premiums.
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8.D.6. Approve Asset Disposal
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8.D.7. Approve Asset Reinstatement
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8.D.8. Approve Prepaid Claims Docket
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8.D.9. Approve Open Claims Docket
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8.D.10. Accept EEF Asset Donation
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8.E. Human Resources and Risk Management
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8.E.1. Approve Agreement Template for PERS Retirees Returning to Work
Description:
This agreement has been reviewed and approved by our Board Attorney and will be attached to the PERS Form 4B for any retiree elects the new Option C — return to work option.
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8.E.2. F.Y.I. Workers Compensation Claims
Description:
f.y.i. May update for Workers Compensation Claims
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8.E.3. Approve June Personnel Agenda
Description:
June 2026 Personnel Agenda
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8.F. Policies
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8.F.1. Approve Policy BBBE: Board Member Compensation and Expenses
Description:
Approve Policy BBBE as a review item with no changes suggested.
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8.F.2. Approve Policy BCAF: Public Comments at Board Meetings
Description:
Approve Policy BCAF as a review item. No changes are suggested.
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8.F.3. Approve Policy BCBI: Public Participation at Board Meetings
Description:
Approve Policy BCBI as a review item. No changes are suggested at this time.
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8.F.4. Approve Policy JBC: School Admission
Description:
Approve Policy JBC for board review. No changes are suggested at this time.
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8.F.5. Approve Policy JCBF-P: Reporting of Unlawful or Violent Acts
Description:
Approve Policy JCBF-P for board review. No changes are suggested at this time.
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8.F.6. Approve Policy JCBH: Gun-Free Schools
Description:
Approve Policy JCBH for board review. No changes are suggested at this time.
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8.F.7. Approve Policy JGEB: Concussion Management and Return to Play
Description:
Approve Policy JGEB for board review. No changes are suggested at this time.
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8.F.8. Approve Policy JS: Fee Policy
Description:
Approve Policy JS for board review. No changes are suggested at this time.
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8.F.9. Approve Policy GGBD: Salary Scale: Assistants and Aides
Description:
Approve Policy GGBD as an update item. The update to the Assistant and Aide salary scale reflects the approved statewide salary increase for this position.
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8.F.10. Approve Policy GFBCF: Job Description: School Counselor
Description:
Approve Policy GFBCF as an update item. The update to this job description expands the criteria for School Counselor by including Student Support Specialist, which is an approved pathway to qualify for the position of School Counselor. This revision is necessary to address the ongoing shortage of certified School Counselors, compounded by the fact that local universities have discontinued their School Counselor programs.
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8.F.11. Approve Policy GFBQ: Job Description: School - Based Mental Health Specialist
Description:
Approve Policy GFBQ as an update item. The update to this job description expands the qualifications to include a Master's Degree in Psychology and the ability to lift 25 lbs.
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8.F.12. Approve Policy GGBH: Salary Scale: Secretarial Staff
Description:
Approve Policy GGBH as an update item. The update on this salary scale removes central office clerical staff from the school/transportation clerical list. This update will combine salary scales according to location.
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8.F.13. Approve Policy GGB Salary Scale
Description:
Approve Policy GGB as an update item. This update will include adding central office bookkeeper, secretary, and executive assistant to one salary scale. This edit will also move the HR receptionist position to central office secretary instead of the school salary scales. The title of this salary scale will change to "Central Office Clerical" once approved.
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8.F.14. Approve Policy GFBHA-1: Job Description: Facilities Manager
Description:
Approve Policy GFBHA-1 as an update item. The update to this policy includes an increase to the terms of employment and correcting the error of non-exempt to an exempt position. The increase is moving this position from 232 days to 245 days per year.
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8.F.15. Approve Policy GGBP: Salary Schedule: District Office Maintenance
Description:
Approve Policy GGBP as an update item. The edit to this salary scale includes the increase of moving this position from 232 day to 245 days.
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8.F.16. Approve Policy GGBB: Salary Scale: Supplement Scale
Description:
Approve Policy GGBB as an update item. The update includes increasing the part-time EL Coordinator salary due to the increase in certified teachers' salaries statewide. The other edit gives the Aquaculture and Agriculture teachers a $1500.00 supplement for the care of animals during school breaks.
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8.F.17. Rescind Policy GGBHA: Salary Scale Executive Assistant
Description:
Approve Policy GGBHA as a rescind item. The Executive Assistant salary scale will be added to the Central Office Clerical salary scale instead of being a stand-alone salary scale.
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8.F.18. Present Policy ADE: School Calendar
Description:
Present Policy AEA as an update item. The update to this policy increases the legally required portion of the school day during which teachers and students must be in attendance for classroom instruction from 63% to 66%.
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8.F.19. Present Policy ABB: Board Powers and Duties
Description:
Present Policy ABB as an update item. The update to this policy includes amendments to the policy regarding the new financial literacy course requirements under Senate Bill 2294 and Mississippi Code 37-7-301.
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8.F.20. Present Policy IHE: Promotion and Retention
Description:
Present Policy IHE as an update item. This update amends the language to reflect changes to the graduation requirements related to financial literacy courses, in accordance with Senate Bill 2294 and Mississippi Code 37-16-7.
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8.F.21. Present Policy JBA: Compulsory School Attendance/School Age
Description:
Present Policy JBA as an update item. This policy is amended to reflect updated provisions regarding excused absences, unexcused absences, and chronic absenteeism in accordance with Senate Bill 2103 and Mississippi Code 31-13-91.
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8.F.22. Present Policy JBD: Attendance
Description:
Present Policy JBD Attendance as an update item. This update includes relevant definitions and increases the required attendance threshold (63% to 66%) in accordance with Senate Bill 2103 and Mississippi Code 31-13-91.
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8.F.23. Present Policy JCA: Student Conduct
Description:
Present Policy JCA as an update item. This update includes the addition of the definition of Artificial Intelligence as defined in House Bill 1723.
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8.F.24. Present Policy GGBJB: Salary Scale: Occupational/Physical Therapist
Description:
Present Policy GGBJB as an update item. This update to the salary scale includes the certified salary increase and removes the performance supplement. The performance supplement for all employees is addressed in Policy GBREC.
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8.F.25. Present Policy GGBB: Salary Scale: Supplement Scale
Description:
Present Policy GGBB as an update item. The update to this salary scale addresses the salary increase for the Head Football Coach to align with the statewide teacher salary increase.
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8.F.26. Present Policy GGBJA: Salary Scale: School Nurse
Description:
Present Policy GGBJA as an update item. The update to this salary scale includes the statewide certified salary increase and removes the performance supplement, which is addressed in Policy GBREC.
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8.F.27. Present Policy GBDB: Retired Teacher Employment
Description:
Present Policy GBDB for update. This policy has been revised to reflect the new return to work requirements for PERS retirees in Mississippi in accordance with the Mississippi Code and recent PERS mandates. Key updates include reducing the return to work break in service from 90 days to 30 days before a retiree may return to work, as well as, revising the compensation provisions applicable to retirees who elect this return to work option.
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8.F.28. Present Policy GFABH: Teacher Aide Special Education
Description:
Present Policy GFABH as an update item. The update to this job description policy includes the qualifications required of Special Education Teacher Assistants for the Pre-K and K - 12 positions.
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8.F.29. Present GFBCD: Job Description: Assistant Teacher (Aide)
Description:
Present Policy GFBCD as an update item. The update to this policy removes the Special Education Pre-K assistant from this K 1 12: General Education Job Description.
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8.F.30. Present Policy DJEC: Federal Purchasing and Procurement
Description:
Present Policy DJEC as an update item. The update includes an addition to comply with exceptions under the Mississippi Code.
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8.G. Curriculum and Instruction
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8.G.1. Curriculum
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8.G.1.A. Approve 2026-2027 MOU with William Carey University for Undergraduate Practicum and Residency Experience
Description:
This agreement allows William Carey University to place teacher candidates in our schools to gain classroom experience per criteria for selection of a mentor/cooperating teacher. Many of these students graduate with their teaching license and return to work in our district.
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8.G.1.B. Approve Purchase of Driver's Ed Vehicles
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8.G.1.C. Approve Grade Results Contract
Description:
Grade Results is a live, on-line instructional platform the district intends to utilize to enhance educational opportunities across the JCSD. We anticipate utilization of this resource will provide our students access to higher level courses, opportunities for our at-risk students to keep pace toward graduation, as well as, intervention and remediation tools for all students. Moreover, we envision significant cost savings in the future as we are able to discontinue duplicative services currently provided by other programs.
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8.G.1.D. f.y.i. 2026 ACT Data for Jackson County School District
Description:
This information shows the 2025-2026 ACT data for each JCSD campus, highlighting the growth they have made in comparison to years dating back to 2020-2021.
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8.G.1.E. f.y.i. Jackson County School District 3rd Grade Reading Assessment Initial Data 3-year Comparison
Description:
This document shows pass rate data for the 3rd grade reading assessment for years 2024-2026.
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8.G.2. Special Education
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8.G.2.A. Approve Renewal MOU between Jackson County School District and The Stepping Stones Group
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8.G.2.B. Approve Renewal MOU between Jackson County School District and Mind Works Psychologists, PLLC
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8.G.3. Student Services/Federal Programs
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8.G.3.A. Approve the 2026-2027 Renewal Contract for Imagine Learning Language and Literacy
Description:
This is a renewal contract for EL student services in the acquisition of the English language. The software is also utilized for benchmarking tools and EL student literacy development.
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8.G.3.B. f.y.i. Monthly School Improvement Board Reports for ATSI School: SMEE, SMUE, SMMS (Updated April 2026 Version as of 5.28.2026)
Description:
There were funding amount errors in the report that were required to be corrected.
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8.G.3.C. f.y.i. Monthly School Improvement Board Reports for ATSI/TSI Schools: SMEE, SMUE, SMMS, SMHS, and ECMS
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8.G.4. Career and Technology
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8.G.4.A. Approve JCTC Perkins Inventory Equipment Disposals
Description:
Approve JCTC Perkins Inventory Equipment Disposals
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8.H. Operations and Support
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8.H.1. Operations
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8.H.1.A. Approve ECS Southeast, LLC Agreement for St. Martin Upper Elementary 3rd Party Site Testing
Description:
This is required by the county. New projects must hire a 3rd party to test and inspect the construction site.
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8.H.1.B. Approve ECS Southeast, LLC Agreement for Vancleave Lower and Upper Elementary 3rd Party Site Testing
Description:
This is required by the county. This will be for the new classroom site. New projects must hire a 3rd party to test and inspect the construction site.
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8.H.1.C. Approve ECS Southeast, LLC Agreement for East Central Lower and Upper Elementary 3rd Party Site Testing
Description:
This is required by the county. This will be for the new classroom site. New projects must hire a 3rd party to test and inspect the construction site.
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8.H.1.D. Approve East Central Middle School Pavilion Project
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8.H.1.E. Approve SMAC Softball Fieldhouse Addition
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8.H.2. Information Technology
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8.H.2.A. Approve Microsoft Agreement FY 2026/2027
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8.H.3. Food Services
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8.H.3.A. f.y.i. May 2026 Average Daily Breakfast and Lunch Participation
Description:
f.y.i. May 2026 Average Daily Breakfast and Lunch Participation
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8.H.3.B. f.y.i. May 2026 Free and Reduced Percentages
Description:
f.y.i. May 2026 Free and Reduced Percentages
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8.H.3.C. f.y.i. 2025-2026 EOY Average Daily Breakfast and Lunch Participation
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f.y.i. 2025-2026 EOY Average Daily Breakfast and Lunch Participation
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8.I. 16th Section Leases
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8.I.1. f.y.i. Past Due Leases
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8.I.2. Rescind Justin Havard Lease Cancellation State Lease No. 19284
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8.I.3. Approve Lease Cancellation for Non Payment with Kermit and Madison Aultman State Lease Number 19285
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8.J. Contracts and Agreements
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8.J.1. Approve SMAC Athletic Use Of Facility Permit
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8.J.2. Approve Coastal Science Program Agreement
Description:
This Agreement defines the rights and duties of the parties regarding the grant known as Federal Grant Award GNSSP25MS0066-01-00 Coastal Science Program for MS High Schools. This agreement is to fund the Aquaculture Expansion Project for the St. Martin High School.
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8.J.3. Approve SMAC Athletic Matching Grant
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8.J.4. Approve Facilities Use Agreement Between JCSD and MSU
Description:
The facility will be used for a work-based training class. Previously approved April 13, 2026; resubmitting for approval of location change.
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8.J.5. Approve SMHS Yearbook Agreement
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8.J.6. Approve VLE Discarded Library Books
Description:
Asking for approval to discard these books due to poor condition and age. This is in accordance with the School Library guidelines set up by MDE.
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8.J.7. Approve EC Pee Wee Girls Flag Football Facility Usage Form
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8.J.8. Approve ECMS Library Discards
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8.J.9. Approve Resolution for Bryan King
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8.J.10. Approve Resolution for Cristina Gartman
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8.J.11. Approve AccelerateMS Career Coach Program Contract Renewal
Description:
This is a no-cost-to-district program that helps middle school and high school students with career coaching.
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8.J.12. Approve Facilities Use - Vancleave Youth Football League
Description:
Vancleave Youth Football League is hosting a football camp on July 21, 23, 28, and 30, 2026. Requesting to use VHS Football Field.
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8.J.13. Approve Student Transfers and Releases for the 2026-2027 School Year
Description:
These items reflect students who are transferring into and out of the Jackson County School District for the 2026-2027 school year. Some students have submitted the petitions to either transfer or ask for a release. Other items include neighboring school districts who have agreed to enroll students at their district, hence, they are added to the release list.
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8.J.14. Approve MSBA O Policy Management Agreement
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8.J.15. Approve Contract between Board of Education and Jack Pickett
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8.K. Fundraisers and Donations
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8.K.1. Approve Mini Camp Fundraiser for VHS Cheer
Description:
Mini Cheer Camp VHS fundraiser
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8.K.2. Approve SMAC Band Fundraiser
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8.K.3. Approve VHS Yearbook Fundraiser
Description:
VHS fundraiser - Senior Recognition Ads in the yearbook.
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8.K.4. Approve VHS DECA Marketing Club Fundraiser
Description:
DECA Marketing Club- Selling snacks, drinks, balloons, birthday packages. School based store.
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8.K.5. Approve VHS DECA Marketing Club Fundraiser #2
Description:
DECA sells Valentine Packages to all schools
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8.K.6. Approve VHS Student Council Fundraiser
Description:
VHS Student Council Fundraiser - Homecoming Parade & Dance
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8.K.7. Approve VHS Yearbook Online Fundraiser
Description:
VHS Double Goods Virtual Fundraiser. VHS receives 50% of all sales. All purchases are online.
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8.K.8. Approve VHS Fundraiser - Yearbook Signing Celebration
Description:
Yearbook signing celebration. Students that purchased a yearbook may attend for free. Students who did not can buy a ticket for $5. Concessions will be sold.
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8.K.9. Approve VHS Concessions Fundraiser
Description:
VHS will sell Cold & Hot Beverages throughout the year. Proceeds will be used for Student Activities, ACT Banners, ACT Rewards, and State Tests.
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8.K.10. Approve SMHS Fundraiser
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8.K.11. Approve ECHS Football Fundraiser Authorization—Adrenaline
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8.K.12. Approve VLE Literati Book Fair Fundraiser
Description:
VLE Book Fair Sept. 10-18, 2026. Revenue will help purchase new library books and needed supplies.
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8.K.13. Approve Vancleave Athletics Coke Fundraiser
Description:
The Coke fundraiser is all online. Parents sign up/pay for Coke products and then pick them up at the Football Field house.
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8.K.14. Approve SMHS Yearbook Fundraiser
Description:
Approve SMHS Yearbook Fundraiser
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8.K.15. Approve SMAC Fundraiser for Tennis Mini Clinic
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8.K.16. Approve SMAC Fundraiser for Tennis
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8.K.17. Approve Coast Electric Community Trust-Operation Round Up Program Grant for FabLab Jackson County
Description:
Approve Coast Electric Community Trust-Operation Round Up Program Grant for FabLab Jackson County
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8.L. Travel Request
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8.L.1. Approve the Travel Request for Curriculum to Attend the MDE Recognition Ceremony
Description:
Sarah Finn, our grades 3-5 Jackson County School District Curriculum Specialist, will be recognized for completing classes for the 2025-26 Literacy Coach Academy of Mississippi on June 18, 2026. Sarah's hard work and dedication does not go unnoticed by our district. We consider it a privilege for her to attend and be recognized as a JCSD representative at this event.
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8.L.2. Approve Travel Request for Technology to Attend Finalsite University Conference
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8.L.3. Approve ECHS FFA Travel Request—MSU State Convention
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8.L.4. Approve Curriculum to Attend MSBA Leadership Academy
Description:
The director was one of 30 candidates in our state chosen to attend the 2026-27 MS School Boards Association Prospective Superintendent Leadership Academy. It is an honor for one of our directors to be chosen for this event. Mr. Baggett approved her attendance. We request the expenses for her tuition fee, travel, food, lodging and parking be paid from our department's professional development funds.
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8.L.5. Approve ECHS Volleyball Travel Requests
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8.L.6. Approve ECHS Girls Soccer Travel Request
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8.L.7. Approve Travel Request for Vancleave Athletics to Attend MAC Clinic
Description:
Travel to MAC Clinic 7/7/26-7/10/26
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8.L.8. Approve Travel Request for Vancleave Athletics to Attend MAC Clinic
Description:
Travel to MAC Clinic 7/7/26-7/10/26
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8.L.9. Approve Travel Request for Vancleave Athletics to Attend MAC Clinic
Description:
Travel request for MAC Clinic 7/7/26-7/10/26
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8.L.10. Approve JCTC to Attend 2026 MSSCA Conference
Description:
Approve JCTC to Attend 2026 MSSCA Conference
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8.L.11. Approve Travel Request for Special Education to Attend New Director Bootcamp
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8.L.12. Approve Travel Request for Child Nutrition to Attend The Hansen Group Leadership & Development Retreat
Description:
Approve Travel Request for Child Nutrition to Attend The Hansen Group Leadership & Development Retreat
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8.L.13. Approve SMAC Travel Request for Boys Basketball
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8.L.14. Approve Travel Request for SMAC to Attend UCA Cheer Camp
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8.L.15. Approve Travel Request for FabLab Jackson County to Attend FAB26 Boston - FabLab Conference
Description:
Approve FabLab Jackson County to Attend FAB26 Boston - FabLab Conference
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8.L.16. Approve SMAC Travel Request for Football
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8.L.17. Approve SMAC Travel Request for Dance Team
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8.L.18. Approve SMAC Travel Request for Boys Soccer
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8.M. f.y.i. Superintendent Update
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8.N. Closed Session
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8.O. Executive Session
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8.O.1. Student Discipline
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8.O.2. Legal/Personnel Matters
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