January 12, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. Call to Order
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II. Items to be added:
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III. Approve Agenda (BCBH)
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IV. Approve Minutes (BCBH)
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V. Superintendent William Bentz opens the floor for nominations for 2026 School Board President. (BBA)
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VI. President opens the floor for 2026 Vice-President nominations. (BBA)
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VII. President opens the floor for 2026 Executive Secretary nominations. (BBA)
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VIII. Superintendent's recommendation for General Architect. (FI)
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IX. Superintendent's recommendation for School Board Attorney.(BBE)
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X. Designation of Purchasing Agent for Harrison County School District.
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XI. Public Comments (sign-ins) (BCAF)
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XII. Presentation:
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XIII. Old Business
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XIII.A. Policy Updates — Second Reading and Recommendation Adoption:
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XIII.B. Superintendent Report — No Action Necessary
Description:
Superintendent Report — No Action Necessary
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XIV. New Business
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XIV.A. Approve Financial Statement:
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XIV.B. Annual Policy Review & Revisions — First Reading
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XIV.C. Policy Updates — First Reading
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XIV.D. Discipline Committee Decisions (JCCA)
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XIV.D.1. Correct Overview - Case No. 252-08-2-1
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XIV.E. 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. |
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XIV.E.1. Approve Claim Docket for checks prepared and reconciled by the Accounting Department. (DJ)
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XIV.E.2. Authorize payment in the amount of $5,810.48, to Wynn E. Clark for professional services rendered through January 8, 2026. Specific cases are detailed in the document provided and on file. (FDGB)
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XIV.E.3. Authorize payment in the amount of $193,367.75 to Dixon Contracting Group, LLC for pay application #4 - DHS Stadium Phase I, Project No:024-054, for work completed through 12/18/2025. Project is currently Thirty-two percent (32%) complete, less withheld retainage.
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XIV.E.4. Authorize payment in the amount of $455,921.15 to Dan Hensarling, Inc. for pay application #2 — DHS Stadium Phase II, Project No:024-054, for work completed through 12/31/2025. The project is currently Six percent (6%) complete, less withheld retainage.
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XIV.E.5. Authorize payment in the amount of $543,679.05 to Dan Hensarling for pay application #11 — Creekbend Elementary & Middle School Classroom & Cafeteria Addition, Project No.: 023-033, for work completed through 12/31/2025. The project is ninety-one percent (91%) complete less withheld retainage.
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XIV.E.6. Authorize payment to MS Forestry Services for professional services rendered as follows: (DJ)
Section 16, T6S, R11W $2,240.00 Management Plans Section 16, T6S, R12W $2,240.00 Management Plans Section 16, T7S, R11W $2,240.00 Management Plans Total Amount Due: $6,720.00 |
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XIV.E.7. Approved the request from Southeastern Realty MGT - Gulfport, LLC (SRMG) allowing extension to March 31, 2026. (EBJ)
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XIV.E.8. Approve Flood Insurance renewals for policies expiring on February 24, 2026 premium totals $4,607.00. (FDGB)
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XIV.E.9. Approve Federal Program funds to pay for FY26 Title IV — Fall Dual Credit Assessment Fees — 2nd Quarter for students that are eligible through Title IV. Attached is a list of names for each high school. (IDAG)
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XIV.E.10. Authorize Child Nutrition to accept the following donations to relieve parents of cafeteria meal debt:
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XIV.E.11. Approve affidavit for removal of property from the fixed asset inventory list for Lyman Elementary, North Gulfport Elementary & Middle School. These items are broken, beyond repair, outdated, stolen, or damaged. (DM)
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XIV.E.12. Approve request to reactivate Capital Assets. In a review of the fixed asset inventory, we found several items that have been disposed of in our Capital Asset system that are still active in the district. A list of items is attached. (DM)
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XIV.E.13. Approve Harrison County Career & Technical Center DECA to travel to Vicksburg, MS to attend and compete at the DECA State Conference and Competition, February 8-10, 2026. Cost will exceed $5,000.00 and will be paid by the DECA Club Account.
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XIV.E.14. Authorize Harrison Central Elementary School to accept the donation of $500.00 to be used at the book fair for students who are not able to purchase a book.
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XIV.E.15. Approve request to allow Bel-Aire Elementary School 6th grade students and teachers to travel to Folsom, Louisiana on February 6, 2026 for a field trip to Global Wildlife Center.
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XIV.E.16. Approve request to allow D'Iberville Middle School 7th grade Journey students to travel to MSU Extension (Biloxi) and local shoreline on February 23, 2026 for a field trip. See attached for specific details.
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XIV.E.17. Approve request to allow D'Iberville Middle School 6th grade Journey students to travel to Grand Bay NERR Center on February 24, 2026 for a field trip aboard the Miss Peetsy B (Boat ride) for a Bayou Tour. See attached for specific details.
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XIV.F. Approval of the following:
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XIV.F.1. Personnel (GBD:GBQ)
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XIV.F.2. Lowest Quote, Contract Services, Professional Development and/or Travel (DJED)
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XIV.F.3. Single Source (DJED)
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XIV.G. Executive Session
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XIV.G.1. Student Appeals
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XIV.G.1.a. Student Appeal No.: 091-33-2-2 (N.G.E.M.S./ALT.)
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XIV.G.1.b. Student Appeal No.: 286-33-2-2 (N.G.E.M.S.)
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XIV.G.1.c. Student Appeal No.: 304-06-2-2 (C.E.M.S.)
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XIV.G.2. Joseph Breazelle Due Process Hearing
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XV. Reminders
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XVI. Adjourn
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