December 14, 2023 at 5:30 PM - HANCOCK COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

1. Student Matters - Appeal.

2. Performing Arts Center Sound Equipment

32. Approval to accept the resignation of Steven Covington, as director of Hancock County Career Technical Student, effective December 15, 2023. (Board Policy GBO)

November 30, 2023 Minutes.

1. Approval of recommendation to transfer Melissa Grossman from theposition of special education teacher at Hancock Middle School to the position of special education teacher at Hancock High School, effective January 2, 2024, for the 2023 - 2024 school year.
    
2. Approval to accept the resignation of Tracey Necaise, as a gifted teacher at South Hancock Elementary School, effective December 31, 2023. (Board Policy GBO)
    
3. Approval to accept the resignation of Vincent Handy, as a teacher at Hancock High School, effective December 1, 2023. (Board Policy GBO)

4. Approval of recommendation to employ Rachel Aguilard as a substitute cafeteria worker for the Child Nutrition Department, effective December 4, 2023, for the 2023 - 2024 school year. All necessary employment documents are current and on file. (Board Policy GBD)
    
5. Approval to accept the resignation of Robert Messina as a bus driver for the Department of Transportation, effective December 1, 2023. (Board Policy GBO)
    
6. Approval of recommendation to transfer Kara Bond from a 5.5 hr/day cafeteria worker to a 6 hr/day cafeteria worker at Hancock High School for the Child Nutrition Department, effective December 4, 2023.
    
7. Approval of recommendation to transfer Catherine Dittman from a 6 hr/day cafeteria worker to a 6.5 hr/day cafeteria worker at Hancock High School for the Child Nutrition Department, effective December 4, 2023.
    
8. Approval of recommendation to transfer Carren Peyton from a 5.5 hr/day cafeteria worker to a 6 hr/day cafeteria worker at Hancock High School for the Child Nutrition Department, effective December 4, 2023.
    
9. Approval to accept the resignation of Shyanne Gipson, as a teacher assistant at East Hancock Elementary School, effective December 15, 2023. (Board Policy GBO)
    
10. Approval of recommendation to employ Emily Crawford as a long-term grant-funded substitute teacher, at a daily rate of $120.00, at Hancock Middle School, effective December 11, 2023, for the 2023 - 2024 school year, subject to the successful completion of necessary background checks. (Board Policy GBD)
     
11. Approval of recommendation to employ Peytin McCollum as a substitute cafeteria worker for the Child Nutrition Department, effective December 7, 2023, for the 2023 - 2024 school year. All necessary employment documents are current and on file. (Board Policy GBD)
     
12. Approval to accept the resignation of Nicodemus Ratcliffe, as an ISR instructor at Hancock High School, effective December 15, 2023. (Board Policy GBO)

13. Approval of the Hancock County School District Docket of Claims #01 (claim #s 109070 thru 109294) for December 2023. (Board Policy DJEG)
     
14. Approval of the Activity Fund Claims Docket #1 for all schools for the month of December 2023. (Board Policy DJ)
     
15. Approval of the October 2023 Revenue and Expense Report. (Board Policy DJ)
     
16. Approval of Travel Agenda and related expenses. (Board Policies JGFB & CGPF& EDA)
     
17. Approval of Out-of-State and/or Overnight Travel Agenda and related expenses. (Board Policies JGFB & CGPF & EDA)
     
18. Approval to accept the Travel Agenda and related expenses prior to the board meeting by ratification.
     
19. Recommendation to Review Policy C.
     
20. Approval of recommendation to declare surplus/salvage equipment and to proceed with proper disposal. (Board Policy DO)
     
21. Approval to advertise a proposal request for twelve hundred thirty (1230) tablet devices for students at Hancock High School.
     
22. Approval to accept the resignation of Thomas Jones, as head softball coach at Hancock Middle School, effective November 28, 2023. (Board Policy GBO)
     
23. Approval of donation to South Hancock Elementary School.
     
24. Approval of the interest payment on the 2019 bond with Regions Bank for $125,005.02. (Board Policy DJ)
     
25. Approval of recommendation of the sole source quote from Glowforge, Inc. for the purchase of a laser sublimation machine at Hancock Middle School, in the amount of $10,000.00.  (Board Policy DJ)
     
26. Approval of recommendation to accept the lowest quote from ADT Commercial to replace the fire alarm panel at South Hancock Elementary School, in the amount of $6,495.00. (Board Policy DJ)
     
27. Approval of recommendation to purchase cleaning/waxing supplies from Biloxi Paper, in the amount of $17,950.86.
     
28. Approval of the sole bid from Academic Technologies, Inc. for the audio upgrades throughout Hancock County Schools, in the amount of $194,688.00.
     
29. Approval of recommendation to accept the lowest quote for repairs to the cooling tower at Hancock High School from Loumiss Air, in the amount of $16,740.00. (Board Policy DJ)
     
30. Approval of recommendation to accept the lowest quote to purchase a re-manufactured Cummins ISB/QSB 6.7 engine for district bus #10 from Jasper Engines and Transmissions, in the amount of $8,208.00. (Board Policy DJ)
     
31. Approval of Resolution to Retain Counsel to Represent the District in Social Media Litigation.
     

1. Motion to discuss and spread upon the minutes of financial reports for the month of October 2023 in accordance with Miss. Code §37-9-18 and the State Board of Education Rules and Regulations.

2. Recommendation to update Policy G Section GAA - GBA, as reviewed with no changes.

3. Approval to amend the 2023 - 2024 district budget.

Booster financials

January 11, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at Hancock County School District.