November 30, 2023 at 5:30 PM - HANCOCK COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR

47. Approval to amend the resignation date of Sheila Coverdale as a teacher at Hancock Middle School, from December 15, 2023, to January 23, 2024. (Board Policy GBO)

October 30, 2023 Minutes

1. Approval to accept the resignation of Sharan Costa, as a speech pathologist at the Office of Exceptional Children, effective December 15, 2023. (Board Policy GBO)
    
2. Approval to accept the resignation of Tara Ladner, as principal at Hancock High School, effective June 30, 2024. (Board Policy GBO)
    

3. Approval of recommendation to transfer Melissa Saucier from Director of Public Relations at Hancock County School District to Interim Director at Hancock County Career Technical Center, effective January 2, 2024, pending the resignation of Steven Covington.

4. Approval of recommendation to employ Derek Peterson as a substitute bus aide at the Department of Transportation for the 2023 -2024 school year. No background check is required. (Board Policy GCD)
    
5. Approval of recommendation to employ Roxann Ladner as a substitute bus aide at the Department of Transportation for the 2023 -2024 school year. No background check is required. (Board Policy GCD)
    
6. Approval to accept the resignation of Jessica Ladner, as a teacher assistant at West Hancock Elementary School, effective December 1, 2023. (Board Policy GBO)
    
7. Approval of recommendation to employ Amanda Necaise as a substitute cafeteria worker for the Child Nutrition Department, effective November 2, 2023, for the 2023 - 2024 school year. All necessary employment documents are current and on file. (Board Policy GBD)
    
8. Approval of recommendation to employ Jessica Deschamp as a long-term substitute teacher, at a daily rate of $120.00, at West Hancock Elementary School, effective November 13, 2023, for the 2023 - 2024 school year. All necessary employment documents are current and on file. (Board Policy GBD)
    
9. Approval of recommendation to employ Kadence Ladner as a teacher assistant at West Hancock Elementary School, effective December 4, 2023, for the 2023 - 2024 school year. All necessary employment documents are current and on file. (Board Policy GBD)
    
10. Approval to accept the resignation of Kevin Gantt, as a grant-funded teacher assistant/interventionist at East Hancock Elementary School, effective December 15, 2023. (Board Policy GBO)
     
11. Approval of recommendation to employ Dana Bordelon as a long-term substitute teacher, at a daily rate of $120.00, at Hancock High School, effective November 10, 2023, for the 2023 - 2024 school year, subject to the successful completion of necessary background checks. (Board Policy GBD)
     
12. Approval of recommendation to employ Amy Ridgeway as a teacher assistant at East Hancock Elementary School, effective December 1, 2023, for the 2023 - 2024 school year, subject to the successful completion of the necessary background checks. (Board Policy GBD)
     
13. Approval to accept the resignation of  Shannon Bates as a 7 hr/day cafeteria worker for the Child Nutrition Department, effective November 10, 2023. (Board Policy GBO)
     
14. Approval of recommendation to transfer Nicole Johnson from a 6 hr/day cafeteria worker at Hancock High School to a 5 hr/day cafeteria worker at Hancock North Central Elementary School for the Child Nutrition Department, effective November 13, 2023.
     
15. Approval of recommendation to transfer Michael Besida from a 6.5 hr/day cafeteria worker at Hancock High School to a 5 hr/day cafeteria worker at East Hancock Elementary School for the Child Nutrition Department, effective November 13, 2023. 
     
16. Approval to accept the resignation of Martin Campbell as a special education teacher assistant at the East Hancock Elementary School, effective November 8, 2023. (Board Policy GBO)
     
17. Approval of recommendation to employ Lindsey McDonald as a special education teacher assistant at East Hancock Elementary School, effective January 2, 2024, for the 2023 - 2024 school year, subject to the successful completion of the necessary background checks. (Board Policy GBD)
     
18. Approval to accept the resignation of Erica Youngblood, as a long-term substitute at Hancock High School, effective November 13, 2023. (Board Policy GBO)

19. Approval of the Hancock County School District Docket of Claims #01 (claim #s 108797 thru 109069) for November 2023. (Board Policy DJEG)

20. Approval of the Activity Fund Claims Docket #1 for all schools for the month of November 2023. (Board Policy DJ)

21. Approval of Travel Agenda and related expenses. (Board Policies JGFB & CGPF& EDA)

22. Approval of Out-of-State and/or Overnight Travel Agenda and related expenses. (Board Policies JGFB & CGPF & EDA)

23. Approval to accept the Travel Agenda and related expenses prior to the board meeting by ratification.

24. Recommendation to Review Policy G Section GAA - GBA.

25. Approval of fundraisers. (Board Policy DK)

26. Approval of the survey permit agreement between HyStor Energy and Hancock County School District.

27. Approval of donation to Hancock North Central Elementary School.

28. Approval of grant to East Hancock Elementary School.

29. Approval of Agreement with Bay-Waveland School District regarding the transfer of students for the 2023 - 2024 school year. (Board Policy JBCD) 

30. Approval of recommendation of public relations and communications liaison stipend for Kalle Nesom from November 2023 - June 2024. This will be paid with federal funds.

31. Approval of recommendation to enter into a settlement offer contract by ratification with Altria Group, Inc.

32. Approval of recommendation to enter into a release of all claims contract by ratification with Altria Group, Inc.

33. Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the 2023 -2024 school year between Hancock County School District and Coastal Family Health Center to provide school-based services within the district.

34. Approval of the District Test Security Plan for the 2023 - 2024 school year.

35. Approval to enter into a contract with Presence Learning to provide virtual speech and evaluation services for students in Hancock County School District for the 2023 - 2024 school year.

36. Approval of payment #7 to Machado Patano in the amount of $1,236.12 for services regarding Hancock Middle School bathrooms.

37. Approval of payment #5 to Dixon Contracting, in the amount of $67,432.90 for services regarding Hancock Middle School bathrooms.

38. Approval of recommendation to accept the lowest quote for a lighting and sound tech for all choir productions from Alpha & Omega, in the amount of $6,390.00. (Board Policy DJ)

39. Approval of recommendation to pay for emergency repairs to the cooling towers at Hancock Middle School, in the amount of $9,000.00.

40. Approval to renew the 12-month contract with Follett School Solutions for library software in the amount of $5,411.61.

41. Approval of recommendation to accept the lowest quote to repair the intercom system in Building 300 and the gym at Hancock North Central Elementary School from S.H.O.T.S, in the amount of $23,919.00. (Board Policy DJ)

42. Approval of recommendation to accept the lowest quote to renew the support of the District's WiFi from S.H.O.T.S, in the amount of $5,027.00. (Board Policy DJ)

43. Approval of acceptance of the Building Fund for the Arts Grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission.

44. Approval of the purchase and installation of the new speakers at the Hancock Performing Arts Center from Alpha & Omega Productions, in the amount of $64,000.00 using Building Fund for the Arts and District funds.

45.  Approval of the updated Hancock County School District Dropout Prevention Plan for the 2023- 2024 school year.

46. Approval of 16th Section land matters. (Board Policy EBD)

1. Recommendation to update Policy F, K, and L, as reviewed with no changes.

2. Approval of Student Matters - No Appeal

3. Motion to discuss Policy J Section JDDA-P.

4. Motion to amend the Secondary Student Handbook.

 December 14, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. at Hancock County School District.