November 15, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. Meeting Procedures

III. Approval of General Agenda

IV. Recognitions

V. Presentation by The First Bank - Chase Blankenship & Karen Fletcher

VI. Approval of October 10, 2022 Minutes

VII. Approval of Monthly Financial Report for September, 2022

VIII. Approval of Policies for Review with No Change: II, IKBB, IKBC, IO, JAC, JBA, JBAB, JBAC, JBB

IX. Approval of Change to Policies: IJ, IN, IKB, JA

X. Approval to Add Pre-K Classroom at Oak Grove Elementary Beginning January, 2023

XI. Charge Fixed Asset Custodian for Lost or Stolen Radio

XII. Board Attorney Matters

XII.A. Interlocal Agreement - Sheriff's Department

XII.B. Cannabis Policy

XIII. 16th Section Land Manager Matters

XIII.A. Approve Cancellation of Lease #976 to Caroline Powell Smith

XIII.B. Approve Cancellation of Lease #225 to Southern Ventures

XIII.C. Approve Assignment of Lease #885 from Joseph Jackson to Haylee Farve

XIII.D. Approve Assignment of Lease #987 from Lamar Rentals to Jamie Morrow.

XIII.E. Approve Cancellation of Lease #687 to Lynda Bourn.

XIII.F. Approve a New 40-year Residential Lease to Robert Bidwell, Jr.

XIII.G. Approve Assignment of Lease #227 from Woods Development to Signs Reluctantly, LLC.

XIII.H. Approve Solar Professional Services Agreement from Entegrity Energy Partners, LLC.

XIV. Superintendent's Report

XV. Set Additional Meeting for Thursday, December 1, 2022 at the Lamar County School District Boardroom beginning at 6:00pm for Personnel Matters only.

XVI. Set Next Regular Meeting for Monday, December 12, 2022 at the Lamar County School District Boardroom beginning at 6:00p.m.

XVII. Consent Agenda Items

XVII.A. Personnel Matters

XVII.A.1. Non-Certified Resignations/Retirements

XVII.A.1.a. Retire - Angela Courtney as Cafeteria Employee at SES effective November 1, 2022.

XVII.A.1.b. Resign - Kiara Lee as Assistant Teacher at Bellevue effective October 29, 2022.

XVII.A.1.c. Resign - Tony McSwain as SRO effective October 10, 2022.

XVII.A.1.d. Retire - Pamela Sandifer as Assistant Teacher at OGHS effective January 1, 2023.

XVII.A.1.e. Resign - Jennifer Galloway as SpEd Assistant Teacher at PLE effective December 16, 2022.

XVII.A.1.f. Resign - Savannah Rankin as HQ Early Learning Collaborative Pre-K Assistant Teacher at PLE effective December 16, 2022.

XVII.A.1.g. Resign - Anna Anderson as ESSER Pre-K Assistant Teacher effective October 16, 2022.

XVII.A.1.h. Resign - Asa Morgan as Assistant Teacher at Longleaf effective October 26, 2022.

XVII.A.1.i. Resign - Jeff Statham as Computer Technician effective November 4, 2022.

XVII.A.1.j. Resign - Leslie Dubose as Assistant Teacher at Bellevue effective November 3, 2022.

XVII.A.2. Non-Certified Transfers

XVII.A.2.a. Transfer - Cheri Owen from Assistant Teacher to SpEd Assistant Teacher at Lumberton Elementary replacing Toni Richards retroactive to October 24, 2022.

XVII.A.2.b. Transfer - Toni Richards from SpEd Assistant Teacher to Assistant Teacher at Lumberton Elementary replacing Cheri Owen retroactive to October 24, 2022.

XVII.A.2.c. Transfer - Celita Griffith from Cafeteria Employee to 4-hour Bus Monitor in Purvis retroactive to October 28, 2022.

XVII.A.2.d. Transfer - Toni Wesley from Part-time Early Learning Collaborative Secretary/Clerk to 158 day Early Learning Collaborative Secretary/Clerk effective November 16, 2022.

XVII.A.2.e. Transfer - Savannah Rankin from HQ Title I Pre-K Assistant Teacher to HQ Early Learning Collaborative Pre-K Assistant Teacher retroactive to July 1, 2022.

XVII.A.2.f. Transfer - Kristin Ray from Bus Monitor to 6-hour Bus Driver in Oak Grove retroactive to November 4, 2022.

XVII.A.3. Non-Certified Recommendations

XVII.A.3.a. Shannon Slade as Part-time ATSI Tutor at PMS replacing Tyler Ferguson retroactive to October 12, 2022.

XVII.A.3.b. Rhonda Flowers as Long-term Substitute Counselor at Bellevue retroactive to November 1, 2022.

XVII.A.3.c. Terry George as 6-hour Bus Drive in Oak Grove retroactive to October 12, 2022.

XVII.A.3.d. Harley Mercier as District Network Administrator replacing Nathan Mitchell retroactive to October 21, 2022.

XVII.A.3.e. Candice Nightingale as Cafeteria Employee at Oak Grove Elementary replacing Celita Griffith retroactive to October 24, 2022.

XVII.A.3.f. Jennifer Williamson as Substitute Bus Monitor in Sumrall retroactive to October 8, 2022.

XVII.A.3.g. Bobbie Clinton as Maintenance Worker at OGHS & OGMS effective November 28, 2022.

XVII.A.3.h. Joshua Beasley as School Resource Officer replacing Jerry Harris effective November 15, 2022.

XVII.A.3.i. Cheri Lee as 6-hour Bus Driver in Oak Grove retroactive to October 28, 2022.

XVII.A.3.j. Reginald Preston as School Resource Officer replacing Terrence Taylor effective November 15, 2022.

XVII.A.3.k. Dennis Page as School Resource Officer replacing FaDarryle Dillon effective November 28, 2022.

XVII.A.3.l. Shemika Keys as Cafeteria Employee at OGHS replacing Michelle Tassin retroactive to November 8, 2022.

XVII.A.3.m. Reyah Ashford as Administrative Assistant at Department of Public Safety (new position) effective November 15, 2022.

XVII.A.4. Certified Transfers

XVII.A.4.a. Transfer - Candace McDonald from SpEd Teacher at Bellevue to SpEd Teacher at SMS retroactive to October 26, 2022.

XVII.A.4.b. Transfer - Micha Clark from Title 1 Teacher to Teacher at Longleaf retroactive to July 1, 2022.

XVII.A.4.c. Transfer - Michelle Jones from Teacher to Title I Teacher replacing Micha Clark retroactive to July 1, 2022.

XVII.A.4.d. Transfer - Abby Allen from ESSER Pre-K Teacher to Early Learning Collaborative Pre-K Teacher at PLE retroactive to July 1, 2022.

XVII.A.4.e. Transfer - Bianca Toledo from Contingent Contract to Regular Contract effective October 13, 2022.

XVII.A.4.f. Transfer - Wilhelmina Jarvis from Contingent Contract to Regular Contract effective October 17, 2022.

XVII.A.5. Certified Recommendations

XVII.A.5.a. Kristie Rhodes as Part-time Title I Certified Tutor at Bellevue retroactive to September 13, 2022.

XVII.A.5.b. Liz Mauldin as Part-time Title 1 Certified Tutor at Bellevue retroactive to September 13, 2022.

XVII.A.5.c. Karla Durr as Part-time Title 1 Certified Tutor at Bellevue retroactive to September 13, 2022.

XVII.A.5.d. Deanna Harvey as Part-time ESSER REACH Tutor at Longleaf retroactive to October 17, 2022.

XVII.A.5.e. Tobi Duckworth as Part-time Title I Certified Tutor at Bellevue retroactive to September 13, 2022.

XVII.A.5.f. Amy Dendy as SpEd Teacher at Bellevue replacing Candace McDonald retroactive to October 26, 2022.

XVII.A.5.g. Mary Sanner as Teacher at JTEC replacing Jammieca Godfrey retroactive to October 24, 2022.

XVII.A.5.h. Renee Renfroe as Part-time Psychometrist retroactive to November 2, 2022.

XVII.A.5.i. Donna Brown as Assistant Girls Basketball Coach at OGHS replacing Letessa Lee retroactive to November 9, 2022.

XVII.A.6. Additions to 2022 Fall Intercession Teacher Recommendations

XVII.A.7. Recommendation of Staff for Extra Pay for 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program

XVII.A.8. Approval of Change to Salary Scale

XVII.B. Special Purchasing Request

XVII.B.1. McGraw Hill sole source justification (see purchase #C16)

XVII.B.2. MESA Cloud sole source justification (see purchase #C28)

XVII.C. Purchases

XVII.C.1. For SpEd, Collaborative Agreement with USM for Services at a cost of $1,331.00 per student.  To be paid from Special Education funds. (Purchase form #18037)

XVII.C.2. For Child Nutrition, Cond unit and Evap air for freezer at PLE at a cost of $6,208.09 from Baker Distributing Co.  To be paid from Child Nutrition funds.  Alternate quote Element Air $6,425.00. (Purchase form #18292)

XVII.C.3. For Special Education, Behavior Evaluation Assessments at a cost of $110.00 per child.  To be paid from Special Education funds.  Alternate quote Central Bidding-no bids.  (Purchase form #18315)

XVII.C.4. For OGMS, Painting for Library at a cost of $6,500.00 from GCB Coatings.  To be paid from District budget.  Alternate quote Webbs Paint Company $10,820.00.  (Purchase form #18316)

XVII.C.5. For SES, 8ft x 20 ft rock wall with mats at a cost of $5,151.00 from Everlast Climbing.  To be paid from School activity funds.  Alternate quote Flaghouse $11,550.00.  (Purchase form #18397)

XVII.C.6. For Technology, Microsoft renewal at a cost of $38,258.45 from CDW-G.  To be paid from Technology funds.  (Purchase form #18415)

XVII.C.7. For Child Nutrition, Pass-Thru Heated Cabinet for SES at a cost of $10,240.00 from Grover Brothers Rest. Supply Inc.  To be paid from Child Nutrition funds.  Alternate quote Hotel & Restaurant Supply $10,509.00.  (Purchase form #18468)

XVII.C.8. For OGHS, Dance National Championship at a cost of $25,207.00 from Universal Dance Association.  To be paid from School activity funds.  (Purchase form #18554)

XVII.C.9. For Technology, Atlas speakers at a cost of $42,086.00 from Howard.  To be paid from Technology funds.  Alternate quote CDW-G $44,439.31.  (Purchase form #18589)

XVII.C.10. For Transportation, 190 Tires for Stock/Mount and Balance at a cost of $47,150.00 from Burroughs Companies.  To be paid from Transportation funds.  Alternate quote Southern Tire Mart $47,160.00.  (Purchase form #18373)

XVII.C.11. For Special Education, The DuBard School for Language Disorders from The University of Southern Mississippi at a cost of $1,233.00 average per student.  To be paid from Special Education funds. (Purchase form #18564)

XVII.C.12. For Technology, Network drops for speakers at a cost of $38,748.45 from Pro 1.  To be paid from Technology funds.  Alternate quote Network Cabling $49,946.07.  (Purchase form #18702)

XVII.C.13. For SHS, 143 Caps and Gowns at a cost of $6,292.00 from Balfour/Scholastic Products & Awards.  To be paid from School activity funds.  Alternate quote Herff Jones/Graduate Services $6,935.50.  (Purchase form #18708)

XVII.C.14. For SHS, 143 Graduation diplomas, diploma covers, miniature diplomas at a cost of $3,496.35 from Balfour/Scholastic Products & Awards.  To be paid from School activity funds.  Alternate quote Herff Jones/Graduate Services $3,718.00.  (Purchase form #18709)

XVII.C.15. For Facilities, Replacement of back gate & components @ Jefferson Todd at a cost of $5,787.00 from United Fence Co.  To be paid from District budget.  Alternate quote Jefcoat Fence $9,950.00.  (Purchase form #18717)

XVII.C.16. For OAE, Building Block Curriculum for Pre-K at a cost of $11,278.80 from McGraw Hill.  (Sole source provider). To be paid from Early Learning.  (Purchase form #18757)

XVII.C.17. Rescind - Purchase form #17418 for Library furniture at OGMS

XVII.C.18. For Facilities, 2 HVAC Compressors for OGHS Cafeteria at a cost of $6,731.44 from Trane.  To be paid from Facilities funds.  Alternate quote Element Air $7,850.00.  (Purchase form #18781)

XVII.C.19. For OGHS Boys Basketball, Gear/Equipment at a cost of $6,273.90 from Rex Team Sports.  To be paid from School activity funds.  Alternate quote Boudreaux Athletics $6,798.25.  (Purchase form #18784)

XVII.C.20. For OGHS Cheer, National High School Cheerleading Championship at a cost of $24,059.01 from Universal Cheerleaders Association.  To be paid from School activity funds.  (Purchase form #18817)

XVII.C.21. For OGMS, Library furniture at a cost of $60,635.49 from MISSCO.  To be paid from School budget and District budget.  Alternate quote SOPA, Inc. $64,223.00.  (Purchase form #18835)

XVII.C.22. For PHS, National High School Cheerleading Championship at a cost of $18,552.00 from Universal Cheerleaders Association.  To be paid from School activity funds.  (Purchase form #18798)

XVII.C.23. For OAE, Services for Comprehensive Emotional Intelligence and Classroom Management at a cost of $8,940.00 from Conscious Discipline.  To be paid from Title II funds.  Alternate quote Bailey Education $7,500.00.  (Purchase form #18827)

XVII.C.24. For OGHS Dance, Charter bus to nationals in Orlando, FL at a cost of $7,040.00 from Knight Coach, Inc.  to be paid from School activity funds.  Alternate quote Kingdom Coach $7,500.00.  (Purchase form #18924)

XVII.C.25. For OGHS Cheer, Charter bus to nationals in Orlando, FL at a cost of $7,040.00 from Knight Coach, Inc.  To be paid from School activity funds.  Alternate quote Kingdom Coach $7,500.00.  (Purchase form #18961)

XVII.C.26. For JROTC, Guidon stands and adapter at a cost of $5,831.13 from American Flags Express.  To be paid from ARP Learn More.  Alternate quote Arkansas Flag and Banner, Inc.  (Purchase form #18972)

XVII.C.27. For OAE, Pre K Classroom Furniture/Supplies at a cost of $19,199.00 from School Speciality (State contract #8200052745). To be paid from Early Learning.  (Purchase form #18994)

XVII.C.28. For Technology, MESA Cloud at a cost of $14,384.00 from Mesa Cloud (sole source provider).  To be paid from Technology funds.  (Purchase form #18306)

XVII.C.29. For Bellevue, Nearpod & Flocabulary Site License at a cost of $7,260.75 from Nearpod (sole source provider).  To be paid from Textbook funds. (Purchase form #18988)

XVII.C.30. For OGHS Football, Charter buses for November 25, 2022 at a cost of $2,450.00 from Knight Coach, Inc.  To be paid from School activity funds.  Alternate quote Cline Tours, Inc. $3,885.00.  (Purchase form #19200)

XVII.D. Approval of Accounts Payable Claims, Receipts and Disbursements

XVII.E. Donations

XVII.E.1. To SES Library, $6,609.51 cash donation from Sumrall Elementary BEES.  To be use for library/school improvement.

XVII.E.2. To OGHS Culinary Arts, $306.00 cash donation from The Orchard Sunday School Class.  To be used for student competition expenses.

XVII.E.3. To Sumrall Excel, $1,400.00 cash donation from Sumrall Excel Parents Group.  To be used for charter bus expense for field trip.

XVII.E.4. To OGHS History Department, $500.00 cash donation from Community Bank.  To be used for Veteran's Day Program.

XVII.E.5. To OGHS History Department, $2,500.00 cash donation from Lamar County Board of Supervisors.  To be used for Veteran's Day Program.

XVII.E.6. To OGHS Boys Basketball, $2,100.89 cash donation from Oak Grove Basketball Hardwood Booster Club.  To be used for Hudl account and basketball ball cage.

XVII.E.7. To PHS Student Council, $4,147.00 cash donation from Non-Affiliated Senior Class Account.  To be used for normal student council functions.

XVII.E.8. To OGHS History Department, $350.00 cash donation from American Legion Post 24.  To be used for Veteran's Day Breakfast.

XVII.E.9. To OGHS History Department, $500.00 cash donation from Veteran's of Foreign Wars of the United States.  To be used for Veteran's Day Breakfast.

XVII.E.10. To Baxterville Archery Team, $1,600.00 cash donation from Pine Belt Energy.  To be used for archery equipment for games and practices.

XVII.E.11. To Longleaf, Ink and roll of paper for new poster maker, valued at $481.45 from Longleaf Elementary PTO.  To be used for items in classrooms to assist with lessons and materials needed.

XVII.E.12. To Longleaf, Storage cabinets with doors valued at $706.16 from Longleaf Elementary PTO.  To be used by teachers in two classrooms.

XVII.E.13. To Lamar County Early Learning Collaborative, $125,000 cash donation from The First Bank.  To be used for operating expenses.

XVII.E.14. To OGHS Boys Soccer, $1,000.00 cash donation from Austin Price LLC.  To be used to purchase equipment.

XVII.E.15. To SMS Cheer, $410.00 cash donation from Ink & Olive parent fundraiser.  To be used for general fund.

XVII.E.16. To LES Principal, $400.00 cash donation from Institute of Education Sciences-Census Bureau.  To be used for school miscellaneous supplies.

XVII.E.17. To SHS FFA Chapter, $800.00 cash donation from Lamar County Board of Supervisors.  To be used for registration fees, travel cost, hotel rooms or contest practice supplies.

XVII.E.18. To OGHS Girls Soccer, $920.00 cash donation from Oak Grove Warrior Booster Club.  To be used for soccer balls for games and practice.

XVII.E.19. To OGHS Cheerleaders, $1,031.75 cash donation from Oak Grove Warrior Booster Club.  To be used for cheer fees.

XVII.E.20. To OGHS Golden Spirits Dance Team, $2,341.25 cash donation from Oak Grove Warrior Booster Club.  To be used for national costs.

XVII.E.21. To OGHS History Department, $500.00 cash donation from American Legion Post 24.  To be used for Veterans Day breakfast.

XVII.E.22. To OGHS History Department, $350.00 cash donation from Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.  To be used for Veterans Day Breakfast.

XVII.E.23. To Longleaf Elementary, Musical Playground valued at $59,000 from Longleaf Elementary PTO.  To be used by students.

XVII.E.24. To OGHS Culinary Arts, $1,100.00 cash donation from Temple Baptist Prime Timer's Group.  To be used to support students' efforts to get to competition.

XVII.E.25. To OGHS Boys Soccer, $920.00 cash donation from Oak Grove Warrior Booster Club.  To be used to purchase practice equipment. 

XVII.E.26. To Lamar Co. Early Learning Collaborative, $5,000.00 cash donation from Andrews Engineering.  To be used for operating expenses.

XVII.F. Fixed Assets Disposal

XVII.G. State Inventory Disposal

XVII.H. Bus Turnarounds

XVII.I. Approval of Student Transfers for 2022-2023 School Year.

XVII.J. Introduction of Policies for Review with No Change: JBCCB, JBD

XVII.K. Introduction of Change to Policies: JBCDA

XVII.L. Approval of Mississippi Comprehensive Automated Performance-based System (MCAPS) 

XVII.M. Special Requests

XVII.M.1. Sped requests permission to enter a collaborative agreement with Millcreek Schools and Canopy Children's Solutions

XVII.M.2. Facilities request permission to pay Williams Scotsman to remove modular unit at SES.

XVII.M.3. Director of Public Safety requests permission to advertise for bids on personal rapid response system.

XVII.M.4. Approval of Data Sharing Addendum Between LCSD and Brightbytes, Inc.

XVII.M.5. Approval to Reinstate Fixed Assets from Retirement

XVII.N. Monthly ATSI/TSI Reports

XVIII. Other

XVIII.A. Sandford Hampton as Substitute Bus Driver in Sumrall retroactive to October 25, 2022.

XIX. Consider Executive Session

XIX.A. Student Matters

XIX.A.1. Discipline Appeal-GB

XIX.B. Board Attorney Matters

XIX.B.1. Litigation Update - BKJ vs LCSD

XX. Enter Executive Session

XXI. Exit Executive Session

XXII. Recess