August 10, 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 July 23, 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.E. Human Resources and Risk Management
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8.F. Policies
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8.F.1. Approve Policy AD: School Attendance Areas
Description:
Approve Policy AD for review. No revisions are recommended at this time.
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8.F.2. Approve Policy EG: Insurance Management
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Approve Policy EG for review. No revisions are suggested at this time.
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8.F.3. Approve Policy EM: Hazardous Materials
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Approve Policy EM for review. No revisions are suggested at this time.
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8.F.4. Approve Policy FFD: Athletic Facility Matching Grants
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Approve Policy FFD for review. No revisions are suggested at this time.
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8.F.5. Approve Policy FHA: Construction Plans and Specifications
Description:
Approve Policy FHA for review. No revisions are suggested at this time.
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8.F.6. Approve Policy FHAA: Contract Copy for Buildings
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Approve Policy FHAA for review. No revisions are suggested at this time.
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8.F.7. Approve Policy GFABW: Job Description Speech Language Therapist 216
Description:
Approve Policy GFABW as an update item. The update incorporates lifting requirements into this job description.
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8.F.8. Approve Policy GFABX: Job Description Speech Language Pathologist 215
Description:
Approve Policy GFABX as an update item. The update incorporates lifting requirements into this job description.
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8.F.9. Approve Policy GFABR: Job Description Summer Curriculum/Speech Language Pathologist
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Approve Policy GFABR as an update item. The update incorporates lifting requirements into this job description.
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8.F.10. Approve Policy DJC: Payroll Procedures
Description:
Approve Policy DJC as an update item. The proposed update includes language in accordance with Mississippi Code 37-9-39 and Senate Bill 2103. The updates also reflect the current practices and procedures of our district.
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8.F.11. Approve Policy JGC: Student Health Services
Description:
Approve Policy JGC as a review item. No revisions are suggested at this time.
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8.F.12. Approve Policy JCBA: Student Restraint & Seclusion
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Approve Policy JCBA as a review item. No revisions are suggested at this time.
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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 School Test Security Plan Addenda FY 2026
Description:
These documents note changes in each school's test documents. These changes are required to be submitted by our district each year by MDE Student Assessment for accuracy.
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8.G.1.B. f.y.i. Kindergarten Readiness Assessment Data 2025-2026
Description:
The attached data includes the MDE 2025-2026 Kindergarten Readiness data for each district and school that participated in the state assessment. A comparison of the coastal school districts is also attached.
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8.G.1.C. Approve Academic Dual Credit Memorandum of Agreement Between Jackson County School District and Southeastern Baptist College
Description:
This dual credit opportunity will be for students who do not qualify for dual credit classes offered through Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
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8.G.2. Special Education
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8.G.2.A. Approve MOU between Jackson County School District and Coastal Speech, Language, and Literacy, LLC
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8.G.3. Student Services/Federal Programs
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8.G.3.A. f.y.i. End-of-Year School Improvement Presentations for TSI and ATSI Schools: ECMS, SMEE, SMUE, SMMS, and SMHS
Description:
3-5 minute school update presentations reflecting on the work that has been completed to bridge the gap between our general education students and special education students for the 25-26sy.
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8.G.4. Career and Technology
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8.G.4.A. Approve Agreement with MGCCC and JCSD for CTE Credit Courses
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8.G.4.B. Approve JCTC Perkins Assests for Disposal
Description:
Approve JCTC Perkins Assets for Disposal
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8.H. Operations and Support
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8.H.1. Operations
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8.H.2. Information Technology
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8.H.3. Food Services
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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. Approve Lease Assignment from Byrd to Buzzy's In The Cleave, LLC
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8.J. Contracts and Agreements
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8.J.1. Approve VMS Yearbook Agreement with Jostens
Description:
2026-2027 yearbook agreement between Jostens and VMS.
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8.J.2. Approve SMUE Renewal Contract for Ron Clark Academy
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8.J.3. Approve SMMS Proposal for Bailey Educational Group
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8.J.4. Approve SMEE Agreement for Quaver Music
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8.J.5. Approve SMUE Renewal for Jostens Photography
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8.J.6. Approve Howard Technology Imagine Learning Quote Justification Form for VLE
Description:
This is a Quote Justification for VLE's Imagine Learning Sonday System.
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8.J.7. Approve ECHS Band Matching Grant
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8.J.8. Approve SMNE Yearbook Contract
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8.J.9. Approve SMNE Jostens Picture Contract
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8.J.10. Approve ECMS Bailey Group Quote
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8.J.11. Approve SMMS Renewal for IXL Learning
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8.J.12. Approve ECUE Reflex Renewal
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8.J.13. Approve ECLE Reflex Renewal
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8.K. Fundraisers and Donations
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8.K.1. Approve ECUE PTO Fundraiser Authorization—Cookie Dough
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8.K.2. Approve VMS Donation
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$2000 donation to buy student books and calculators.
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8.K.3. Approve SMAC Fundraiser for Theater Booster Club
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8.K.4. Approve SMUE Fundraiser for Student Program Club
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8.K.5. Approve VHS/VMS Girls Basketball Fundraiser
Description:
In school/community calendar and raffle fundraiser. Proceeds will go to Work out gear and shoes for the team.
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8.K.6. Approve VHS Volleyball Team Fundraiser
Description:
VHS will sponsor a volleyball tournament for Coast schools. It will be in the VHS gym. Proceeds will be used for equipment and pre-game meals.
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8.K.7. Approve VHS Softball Fundraiser
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Bingo night VHS cafeteria. Proceeds will help with equipment and facilities needs for the Softball team.
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8.K.8. Approve VHS Band Donation
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Donation for VHS Band to be able to do a graphic wrap on the Band trailer.
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8.K.9. Approve Donation of Welding Rods from Airgas to JCSD Welding Programs at JCTC and ECHS
Description:
Approve Donation of Welding Rods from Airgas to JCSD Welding Programs at JCTC and ECHS
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8.K.10. Approve VHS Cheer Donation
Description:
The Blackbaud Giving Fund Donation $500. The donation will be used for Cheer supplies for the team.
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8.K.11. Approve VMS Kona Ice Fundraiser
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Kona trucks/smart snacks sales. Revenue will be used to buy student rewards, supplies and decor for school events.
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8.K.12. Approve ECLE Fundraiser Authorization-Calendar Sales
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8.K.13. Approve VLE Adjusted Dates for Scholastic Book Fair Fundraiser
Description:
VLE had their Book Fair approved for Feb. 4-19, 2027 at the April Board meeting. Due to scheduling conflicts, dates had to be changed to 9/14-9/18/27.
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8.K.14. Approve VMS Band Fundraiser
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VMS Band Spirit shirt fundraiser to raise money for school instrument upgrades and repairs.
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8.K.15. Approve VMS Band Spirit Shirt Fundraiser
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VMS Band Spirit shirt fundraiser to raise money for school instrument upgrades and repairs.
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8.K.16. Approve Vancleave Athletics Nameplate Fundraiser
Description:
Vancleave Athletics is selling sponsorship nameplates for VHS Gym chairs.
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8.K.17. Approve VMS PTO Fundraiser
Description:
VMS PTO will have Snacks/Spirits sales to assist staff, teachers and students' with daily supply needs.
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8.L. Travel Request
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8.L.1. Approve Travel Request for the 2026 MDE Thrive Conference
Description:
This is a mandatory Federal Programs conference for all federal program directors, homeless liaisons, EL coordinators, Foster POC, and other federal program student groups.
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8.L.2. Approve ECUE Travel Request-Student Reward
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8.L.3. Approve Travel Request for Special Education to Attend Mississippi Assistive Technology Conference
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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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