March 7, 2022 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. Items to be added:

III. Approve Agenda (BCBH)

IV. Approve Minutes (BCBH)

V. Public Comments (sign-ins) (BCAF)

VI. Old Business

VI.A. Adopt Policy and Revisions for Section D, E, and F

VI.B. Request for Continuance Due Process Hearing

VII. New Business

VII.A. Discipline Committee Decisions (JCCA)

VII.B. Consent Agenda Items
The items listed below are consent agenda items, which may be approved in one
action of the Board. It is noted that any item may be removed from the consent
agenda for separate action or discussion of the Board. An asterisk (*) denotes an item added to the agenda after the original release on Friday.

VII.B.1. Approve Claim Docket for checks prepared on February 25, 2022, and March 4, 2022, reconciled by the Accounting Department. (DJ)

VII.B.2. Approve establishment and adopt By-Laws for West Harrison High School Golf team beginning the 2021-2022 school year. (JHA)

VII.B.3. Approve State-Local Disaster Assistance Agreement,  FEMA-4626-DR-MS. (Applicant FIPS #047-0302A-00) Designating Cathy Garner, Primary, authorized to execute application for the purpose of obtaining and administering federal financial assistance.

VII.B.4. Approve request rejecting all bids received for Reading Curriculum for 2022-2023 SY, and authorize re-advertising with corrected and detailed specifications. (DJED)

VII.B.5. Bids for English Language LSP, (Language Service Plans), were opened and publicly read on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Approve request awarding the bid to Curriculum Associates, LLC, the sole bidder meeting specifications. A copy of all bids and complete tabulation are on file in the Superintendent's Office. (DJED)
 

VII.B.6. Bids for English Language Arts Professional Development were opened and public read on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.  Approve request awarding bid to Kids First, LLC, the lowest and best bidder meeting specifications. A copy of all bids and complete tabulation are on file in the Superintendent's Office. (DJED) 
Bids were received from:
The Excellence Group, LLC
Kid's First LLC
Performance Based Education Co.

VII.B.7. Bids for ELA Math Diagnostic were opened and public read on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.  Approve request awarding bid to Curriculum Associates, the lowest and best bidder meeting specifications. A copy of all bids and complete tabulation are on file in the Superintendent's Office. (DJED) 
Bids were received from: 
Curriculum Associates
Imagine Learning

VII.B.8. Bids for English Language Support Program for FY2022-2023 were opened and public read on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.  Approve request awarding bid to Lexia Learning Systems, LLC, and Imagine Learning, both bidders meeting specifications.  A copy of all bids and complete tabulation are on file in the Superintendent's Office. (DJED) 
Bids received from: 
Lexia Learning Systems, LLC
Imagine Learning

VII.B.9. Bids for Student Assessments were opened and public read on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.  Approve request awarding bid to NWEA, the lowest and best bidder meeting specifications. A copy of all bids and complete tabulation are on file in the Superintendent's Office. (DJED) 
Bids were received from: 
Curriculm Associates, LLC
Imagine Learning
NWEA

VII.B.10. Bids for Web-Based Supplemental Student Interest Reading Comprehension Evaluation System (Trade Books) were opened and public read on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.  Approve request awarding bid to Renaissance Learning, the lowest and best bidder meeting specifications.  A copy of all bids and complete tabulation are on file in the Superintendent's Office. (DJED) 
Bids were received from: 
Renaissance Learning
Savvas Learning Company

VII.B.11. Authorize payment in the amount of $10,654.42 to Albert Necaise, Attorney at Law, for itemized billing through March 4, 2022.  (FDGB)

VII.B.12. Authorize advertising sealed bid proposals for Hunting Rights on 16th Section School Trust Lands to be received until 10:00 a.m. on March 31, 2022.  All bids received will be opened and publicly read in the next regular scheduled School Board meeting, Monday, April 4, 2022. (DJED)

VII.B.13. Authorize payment in the amount of $1,800.00 to Mississippi Valuations, LLC, for certified appraisal conducted on 16th Section lands (former Chemfax site). (EBJ)

VII.B.14. Approve establishment and adopt By-Laws for D'Iberville High School National English Honor Society beginning the 2021-2022 school year. (JHA)

VII.B.15. Authorize payment to Hardy and Associates/Architect, PLLC for professional services rendered as follows: (FDGB)
West Harrison Middle   $13,340.36
Creekbend Elem/Middle    $74,079.66
HCSD Canopies      $4,492.83
D'Iberville Elem - Security Upgrades    $1,782.50
Lyman Elem - Security Upgrades    $945.00
Woolmarket Elem - Security Upgrades    $930.00
HCSD Admin Bldg - HVAC Replacement     $3,255.00
D'Iberville High - HVAC Replacement    $757.50
HCSD - Asbestos Management Planner     $4,000.00
 

VII.B.16. Approve affidavit for removal of items from fixed asset inventory list for the Transportation Department for items that are broken beyond repair. (DM)

VII.B.17. Approve Tier Scale Salary Chart for Cafeteria Managers beginning FY 2022-2023 (GBD:GBQ)

VII.B.18. Authorize advertising Reverse Auction for Kitchen Equipment and Small-Wares for the Child Nutrition Department (DJED)

VII.B.19. Approve request allowing early release from Alternative Placement program for students eligible based on good behavior and served a minimum of thirty (30) days.

VII.B.20. Bids for Furniture for Creekbend Elementary and Middle School were opened and publicly read at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 3, 2022.  Approve request awarding bid to Gulf Coast Business Supply Co., Inc., the lowest bidder meeting specifications. (DJED)

VII.B.21. * Approve request allowing Board Member Tom Daniels, to travel out of state to attend the National School Board Association annual conference in San Diego, CA, on March 31 - April 5, 2022. (JMA)

VII.C. Approval of the following:

VII.C.1. Personnel (GBD:GBQ)

VII.C.2. Lowest Quote (DJED)

VII.C.3. Single Source (DJED)

VII.D. Appeal Case #515-02-2-2 (Bel-Aire)

VII.E. Appeal Case #487-04-1-2 (D'Iberville Middle)

VII.F. Appeal Case #35-16-1-1 (HCHS)

VII.G. Appeal Case #503-16-1-1 (HCHS)

VII.H. Executive Session - Potential Litigation
Construction Project

VIII. Adjourn