November 13, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. Meeting Procedures

III. Approval of General Agenda

IV. Recognitions

V. Strategic Plan Presentation

VI. New District Logo and Colors

VII. Approval of October 9, 2023 Minutes

VIII. Approval of Monthly Financial Report for September 2023

IX. Approval to Accept Reverse Auction Bid of $257,000.00 from A3 Communications for (14) OPENGATE Weapon Detection Units w/LTE Board.

X. Approval to Accept Reverse Auction Bid of $201,500.00 from T & C Restaurant Equipment for 2 central freezers.

XI. Approval to Accept Bid of $963,000 from Sons Construction LLC for District Wide Restroom Improvements-Oak Grove Middle School.

XII. Approval of Change to Policies: GABAD, GAD, GBKAR, GBA, JCDAB

XIII. Land Manager Matters

XIII.A. Approve Amendment to Lease #262 to Commercial Communications

XIII.B. Approve the Partial Assignment of Lease #591 to Nichole Howard from Lee Wheat.

XIII.C. Approve Hunting Lease to Josh Williamson

XIV. Superintendent's Report

XV. Set Next Regular Meeting for December 11, 2023 at the Lamar County School District Boardroom beginning at 6:00p.m.

XVI. Consent Agenda Items

XVI.A. Personnel Matters

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

XVI.A.1.a. Resign - Jennifer Herrington as Assistant Teacher at SES effective October 13, 2023.

XVI.A.1.b. Retire - Beverly Miller as Assistant Teacher at SMS effective December 31, 2023.

XVI.A.1.c. Resign - Michael Butler as Systems Administrator effective November 4, 2023.

XVI.A.1.d. Retire - Shon Brown as Title I Assistant Teacher at Baxterville effective December 31, 2023. 

XVI.A.1.e. Resign - Melanie Uggen as Parent Educator at Parents As Teachers effective November 3, 2023.

XVI.A.1.f. Resign - Kaylan Mallette as Nurse at PMS/PHS effective November 10, 2023.

XVI.A.1.g. Resign - Shelly Brabston as SpEd Assistant Teacher at OGMS effective November 3, 2023.

XVI.A.1.h. Resign - Kristen Arinder as Personal Care Aide at PUE effective November 3, 2023.

XVI.A.1.i. Resign - Shannon Slade as Check & Connect Mentor at PMS effective August 28, 2023.

XVI.A.2. Non-Certified Transfers

XVI.A.2.a. Transfer - Keela Herrington from Teacher to Substitute Teacher at OGE retroactive to October 9, 2023.  (Form #33746) 

XVI.A.3. Non-Certified Recommendations

XVI.A.3.a. Melanie Harriel as Part-time High Dosage Tutor at Bellevue retroactive to October 10, 2023.  (Form #32446)

XVI.A.3.b. Katherine Graves as High Dosage Assistant Teacher at LES retroactive to October 12, 2023.  (Form #32841)

XVI.A.3.c. Kristen Arinder as Personal Care Aide replacing Tierany Henry at PUE retroactive to October 12, 2023.  (Form #32954)

XVI.A.3.d. Chelsea Smith as High Dosage Assistant Teacher at LES retroactive to October 11, 2023.  (Form #32835)

XVI.A.3.e. Diamond Scott as Title I Assistant Teacher replacing Cindy Beach at LES retroactive to October 12, 2023.  (Form #32839)

XVI.A.3.f. Kelsie Mckissick as Personal Care Aide at OGMS (new position) retroactive to October 10, 2023.  (Form #32526)

XVI.A.3.g. Sharon Lee Davis as Title I Assistant Teacher at OGE (new position) retroactive to October 12, 2023.  (Form #32945)

XVI.A.3.h. Kathye Jarrell as Title I Assistant Teacher at PUE replacing Hannah Buckley retroactive to October 12, 2023.  (Form #32953)

XVI.A.3.i. Donnie Covington as Maintenance at OGHS replacing Guy Bowers retroactive to October 16, 2023.  (Form #33300)

XVI.A.3.j. Roberto Rodriquez as Volunteer Paraprofessional Assistant Wrestling Coach at OGHS retroactive to October 19, 2023.  (Form #33451)

XVI.A.3.k. Amanda Johnson as Title I Assistant Teacher at OGMS replacing Tess Rainey retroactive to October 12, 2023.  (Form #33490)

XVI.A.3.l. John Dalton Smith as Volunteer Paraprofessional Assistant Wrestling Coach at OGHS effective October 19, 2023.  (Form #33541)

XVI.A.3.m. Louise Fairbanks as Fixed Asset Clerk at Bellevue retroactive to October 16, 2023.  (Form #33578)

XVI.A.3.n. Ricsha Davis as Personal Care Aide at OGE (new position) retroactive to November 7, 2023.  (Form #33553)

XVI.A.3.o. Mica Barnes as Assistant Teacher at SES replacing Jennifer Herrington retroactive to October 30, 2023.  (Form #33589)

XVI.A.3.p. Anita Sumrall as Drug Testing Assistant for District retroactive to September 7, 2023.  (Form #33654)

XVI.A.3.q. Donald Brown as Maintenance at OGHS replacing James Wilson retroactive to November 6, 2023.  (Form #33664)

XVI.A.3.r. Kaylin Poore as Personal Care Aide at SES (new position) retroactive to October 30, 2023.  (Form #33590)

XVI.A.3.s. Melissa Robbins as Part-time Check & Connect Mentor replacing Shannon Slade retroactive to August 29, 2023.  (Form #33919)

XVI.A.3.t. Marcellus Henderson as Substitute Bus Driver at Oak Grove retroactive to November 2, 2023.  (Form #34081)

XVI.A.3.u. Jacob Miller as Volunteer Paraprofessional 9th Grade Baseball Coach at OGHS retroactive to November 3, 2023.  (Form #34146)

XVI.A.3.v. Donald Chase as Substitute Bus Driver at Oak Grove effective November 27, 2023.  (Form #34150)

XVI.A.3.w. Martha O'Brian as Part-time SpEd Tutor at Baxterville retroactive to October 19, 2023.  (Form #34191)

XVI.A.4. Certified Resignations/Retirements

XVI.A.4.a. Correction - Sarah Sayes resignation as teacher effective October 9, 2023 instead of September 18, 2023.

XVI.A.4.b. Resign - Haley House as Archery Coach at PHS effective October 10, 2023.

XVI.A.4.c. Resign - Alicia Sanders as Teacher at OGHS effective September 30, 2023.

XVI.A.4.d. Retire - Pamela Guess as Teacher at Longleaf effective end of 2023-2024 school year.

XVI.A.4.e. Resign - Keela Herrington as Teacher at OGE effective November 3, 2023.

XVI.A.4.f. Retire - April Smith as Teacher at Longleaf effective June 1, 2024.

XVI.A.4.g. Resign - Rebecca Moore as Teacher at OGMS effective December 31, 2023.

XVI.A.4.h. Resign - Sara McGregor as Teacher at OGE effective November 13, 2023.

XVI.A.4.i. Retire - Tina Liles as Teacher at Longleaf effective end of 2023-2024 school year.

XVI.A.5. Certified Transfers

XVI.A.5.a. Transfer - Mary Ryan Brown from Contingent contract to Regular Contract retroactive to October 10, 2023.  (Form #33182)

XVI.A.5.b. Transfer - Wendi Smith from SpEd Teacher at OGE to SpEd Teacher at Bellevue retroactive to October 9, 2023.  (Form #33365)

XVI.A.5.c. Transfer - Allison McCollum from SpEd Teacher at Bellevue to SpEd Teacher at OGMS replacing Chelsee Hodges retroactive to November 6, 2023.  (Form #33917)

XVI.A.5.d. Transfer - Chelsee Hodges from SpEd Teacher at OGMS to SpEd Teacher at Bellevue replacing Allison McCollum retroactive to November 6, 2023.  (Form #33918)

XVI.A.6. Certified Recommendations

XVI.A.6.a. Lashontay Burkett as Teacher replacing Alicia Sanders at OGHS retroactive to October 9, 2023.  (Form #32956)

XVI.A.6.b. Kelly Williams as Part-time School Monitor Tues Thurs at OGHS retroactive to October 11, 2023.  (Form #30839)

XVI.A.6.c. Michael Honeycutt as JROTC Senior Army Instructor (ARP Learn More funded) replacing John Chambliss effective January 3, 2024.  (Form #32460)

XVI.A.6.d. Celeste Ezell as SpEd Teacher at OGHS replacing David Jacks effective January 3, 2024.  (Form #30770)

XVI.A.6.e. Chris Fortenberry as Girls Powerlifting Coach at SHS retroactive to October 23, 2023.  (Form #33655)

XVI.A.6.f. Ryan Huffstutler as Part-time Certified Title I Tutor at OGE retroactive to November 2, 2023. (Form #33812)

XVI.A.6.g. Ashley Huffstutler as Part-time Certified Title I Tutor replacing Nedra Powers retroactive to November 2, 2023.  (Form #33817)

XVI.A.6.h. Emma Seiler as Site Coordinator for 21st Century at OGMS retroactive to September 13, 2023.  (Form #33884)

XVI.A.6.i. Rasheeda Morris as Part-time Certified Title I Tutor at Bellevue replacing Amelia DeLeon retroactive to November 6, 2023.  (Form #34006)

XVI.A.6.j. Elizabeth Bridges as Part-time Certified Tutor at OGMS replacing Haley House  effective November 13, 2023.  (Form #33989)

XVI.A.7. Approval of Additional Bus Drivers for Intersession

XVI.A.8. Recommendation for Additional 2023 Fall Intersession Employees

XVI.A.9. Removal of Employees from Payroll

XVI.A.10. Approval of the Following as ATSI Funded Bus Drivers: Stephanie Reid-PMS, Ricky Burkhalter-PMS, Jewell Terrell-OGMS, Felix Berry-OGMS, James Kelley-Sub for OGMS, & Pamela Hall-Sub for PMS.

XVI.B. Purchases

XVI.B.1. For District, 10,276 TIMS Subscriptions at a cost of $20,552.00 from Tennessee Book Company.  (Regional textbook supply) (Form #33291)

XVI.B.2. For Transportation, 2025 71 Passenger Blue Bird Bus at a cost of $121,475.00 from Burroughs Companies.  To be paid from 3 mil Limited Tax Note.  (Form #33376)

XVI.B.3. For Transportation, 2025 71 Passenger Blue Bird bus at a cost of $124,975.00 from Burroughs Companies.  To be paid from 3 mil Limited Tax Note.  (Form #33377)

XVI.B.4. For Transportation, 2025 42 Passenger Special Needs Lift Bus at a cost of $124,500.00 from Burroughs Companies.  To be paid from 3 mil Limited Tax Note.  (Form #33378)

XVI.B.5. For District, ACT Bootcamp - additional students at a cost of $1,000.00 from Preparing for Success.  To be paid from Title IV funds.  (Form #33454)

XVI.B.6. For OGHS Dance, Registration for Nationals in Orlando at a cost of $23,259.00 from Universal Dance Association.  To be paid from School Activity funds.  (Form #33491)

XVI.B.7. For District, 2024 Ford F-150 Truck at a cost of $41,244.00 from Courtesy Motors, Inc. (state contract #8200071318).  To be paid from District funds.  (Form #33571)

XVI.B.8. For District, Contracted hours per MOU for collaboration at a cost of $13,919.44 from MS Action for Progress, Inc.   To be paid from Early Learning funds.  (Form #33608)

XVI.B.9. For Technology, 12 Cameras w/licenses & 9 DVRs w/installation at a cost of $29,458.40 from TCS Ware.  To be paid from District funds.  Alternate quote Nevels Electric LLC $35,288.00.  (Form #33570)

XVI.B.10. For District, Online platform for Title I - Crate at a cost of $9,200.00 from 806 Technologies, Inc.  To be paid from Title I funds.  Alternate quote Central bidding - no bids.  (Form #33652)

XVI.B.11. For District, Federal Support and Training Consulting Service at a cost of $19,500.00 from Millennium Educational System.  To be paid from Title II funds.  Alternate quote Kids First Education, LLC $22,125.00.  (Form #33657)

XVI.B.12. For PLE, 32 10.2" IPad wifi 64 gb space gray w/logitech cases at a cost of $16,862.40 from Apple Store for Education Institution. (contract w/Apple)  To be paid from Title I funds.  (Form #33660)

XVI.B.13. For OGHS, 435 Graduation cap, gown, tassel & stole sets at a cost of $20,445.00 from Graduate Supply House.  To be paid from School activity funds.  Alternate quote Graduate Services $21,097.50.  (Form #33859)

XVI.B.14. For OGHS, Student entry-door replacement-aluminum & glass at a cost of $15,847.00 from Mid-South Glass, Inc.  To be paid from School activity funds.  Alternate quote Auto Glass-City Glass $18,850.00.  (Form #33861)

XVI.B.15. For OGHS, 435 Diploma inserts & covers at a cost of $9,226.25 from Balfour.  To be paid from School activity funds.  Alternate quote Graduate Services $9,711.25.  (Form #33863)

XVI.B.16. For Technology, Add on Uniti fiber monthly charge for Pioneer Lane at a cost of $5,880.00 from Uniti Fiber.  To be paid from Technology and ERATE funds.  (Form #33886)

XVI.B.17. For Transportation, Bus tires for stock at a cost of $73,630.00 from Burroughs Companies.  To be paid from Transportation funds.  Alternate quote Southern Tire Mart $77,580.00.  (Form #33897)

XVI.B.18. For Technology, Data circuit for Pioneer Lane building at a cost of $29,100.00 from Uniti Fiber.  To be paid from District funds.   (Form #33658)

XVI.B.19. For Lumberton, Choir risers at a cost of $11,151.83 from Wenger Corporation.  To be paid from District funds.  Alternate quote StageRight $11,155.00.  (Form #33908)

XVI.B.20. For Transportation, Repair Bus #115 (install new Max Force 7 engine) at a cost of $33,665.87 from Waters International TRC.  To be paid from Transportation funds.  Alternate quote Burroughs Diesel Inc.  (Form #33933)

XVI.B.21. For Transportation, Repair Bus #118 (high pressure fuel pump and drive) at a cost of $6,380.92 from Waters International TRC.  To be paid from Transportation funds.  Alternate quote Burroughs Diesel, Inc. $6,745.60.  (Form #33934)

XVI.B.22. For PLE, Conscious Discipline On-site Training Session with Parents at a cost of $6,070.00 from Conscious Discipline.  To be paid from Title I funds.  Alternate quote Central Bidding - no bids received.  (Form #33914)

XVI.B.23. For Lumberton, Removal of 5 trees and debris at a cost of $16,500.00 from Boutwells Tree Service.  To be paid from District funds.  Alternate quote Pine Belt Tree Service, LLC $17,300.00.  (Form #34013)

XVI.B.24. For OGE, Reconnect existing gate opener to new gate at a cost of $350.00 from Southern Exterior Fence.  

XVI.B.25. For PUE, Replace damaged section of fence at a cost of $1,258.00 from United Fence Co. 

XVI.B.26. For Transportation, Repair Bus #21 (new turbo, EGR Cooler & fix oil) at a cost of $9,010.21 from Waters International TRC.  To be paid from Transportation funds.  Alternate quote Burroughs Diesel, Inc. $9,576.72.  (Form #33929)

XVI.B.27. For District, Removal of old chemicals in labs at a cost of $13,522.00 from Complete Environmental & Remediation Co.  To be paid from District funds.  Alternate quote Clean Management Environmental Group $17,110.00.  (Form #33969)

XVI.B.28. For Police, Equipment at a cost of $6,995.20 from Barneys Police Supplies.  To be paid from Police funds.  Alternate quote Heritage Firearms $8,800.00.  (Form #34028)

XVI.B.29. For Technology, Unitrends Renewal at a cost of $8,987.27 from BCI.  To be paid from Technology funds.  (Form #34057)

XVI.B.30. For LHS, 10.2" IPads, Lock n charge cart at a cost of $59,749.80 from Apple, Inc.  (Apple bid approval 07/13/23). To be paid from Title I funds.  (Form #34033)

XVI.B.31. For District, 16 Color copiers/fax kits (add-on to contract approved 4/11/22) at a cost of $3,560.57 from RJ Young.  To be paid from District funds.  (Form #34080)

XVI.B.32. For SES, Replace fire alarm panel at a cost of $5,174.50 from Johnson Controls.  To be paid from Police funds.  (Form #34099)

XVI.B.33. For SHS, Cheer nationals at a cost of $25,328.00 from Universal Cheerleaders Association.  To be paid from School activity funds.  (Form #34124)

XVI.B.34. For OGHS Cheer, Nationals registration at a cost of $25,739.00 from Universal Cheerleaders Association.  To be paid from School activity funds.  (Form #34129)

XVI.B.35. For SHS, Courtyard additional work (approved 10/9/23) at a cost of $4,570.00 from Mississippi Power.  To be paid from Legislative grant.  (Form #34115)

XVI.B.36. For District, Mastery Connect for Middle Schools at a cost of $14,488.00 from Instructure (add-on to subscription).  To be paid from ARP ESSER funds.  (Form #34072)

XVI.B.37. For Child Nutrition, Walk in cooler pad at a cost of $24,000.00 from Ingram Custom Works, LLE.  To be paid from Child Nutrition funds.  Alternate quote Mike Padgett $25,200.00.  (Form #34152)

XVI.B.38. For Purvis District Office, Walk in cooler pad at a cost of $26,000.00 from Ingram Custom Works, LLC.  To be paid from Child Nutrition funds,  Alternate quote Mike Padgett $27,800.00.  (Form #34158)

XVI.B.39. For District, 21st CCLC FY23 External Evaluation at a cost of $1,500.00/per day from DBM Educational Consultant Team, LLC.  To be paid from 21st CCLC Grant.  Alternate quote EdFirst Consortium, Inc. $1,500.00/per day.  (Form #34074)

XVI.B.40. For OGHS, Culinary-Cook Around the World-Disney at a cost of $9,844.00 from World Class Vacations.  To be paid from School activity funds.  (Form #34127)

XVI.B.41. For LES, Materials and labor to install french drain at a cost of $3,500.00 from Lottco, LLC.  To be paid from Grounds funds.  (Form #34052)

XVI.B.42. For OGHS, License for 36 Ipads (add-on)/previously board approved at a cost of $1,044.00 from Apple, Inc.  To be paid from School funds.  (Form #34283)

XVI.B.43. For District, Filament, Ink, Paper, Kindles - Afterschool Supplies at a cost of $8,627.88 from GHA Technologies.  To be paid from 21st CCLC funds.  Alternate quote Howard Technology Solutions $8.745.00.  (Form #34217)

XVI.B.44. For OGHS, Football field speaker upgrade at a cost of $18,123.12 from Guitar Center Professional.  To be paid from District funds.  Alternate quote C&M Music Center $19,467.96.  (Form #34298)

XVI.C. Approval of Accounts Payable Claims, Receipts and Disbursements

XVI.D. Donations

XVI.D.1. To SHS Boys Basketball, $2,000.00 cash donation from Sumrall Hardwood Club.  To be used for any needs. (Form #33007)

XVI.D.2. To Lamar Co. Early Learning Collaborative, $2,500.00 cash donation from Benjamin F. Hudson, Jr.  To be used to support Early Learning Collaborative.  (Form #33066)

XVI.D.3. To Lamar Co. Early Learning Collaborative, $10,000.00 cash donation from Allen and Christy Street.  To be used to support Early Learning Collaborative.  (Form #33067)

XVI.D.4. To Lamar Co. Early Learning Collaborative, $25,000.00 cash donation from Jonathan M. Krebs.  To be used to support Early Learning Collaborative.  (Form #33068)

XVI.D.5. To SES Excel, $1,400.00 cash donation from Excel Parent Group.  To be used for upcoming 4th & 5th grade Excel field trip.  (Form #33146)

XVI.D.6. To Longleaf Elementary, Portable All in One 2 way PA system valued at $898.80 from Longleaf Elementary PTO.  To be used in the cafeteria for students to listen to music.  (Form #33275)

XVI.D.7. To Lamar Co. Early Learning Collaborative, $100,000.00 cash donation from The First.  To be used to support Early Learning Collaborative.  (Form #33350)

XVI.D.8. To SMS Cheer Fund, $255.00 cash donation from Parents of Cheerleaders.  To be used for cheer competition.  (Form #33606)

XVI.D.9. To Sumrall Boys Basketball, $500.00 cash donation from LJ Daniels.  To be used for needed material and equipment.  (Form #33647)

XVI.D.10. To PHS Volleyball, $308.46 cash donation from Community.  To be used to pay for student bus to NE Jones for playoffs.  (Form #33761)

XVI.D.11. For PHS Volleyball, $1350.00 cash donation from John's Drugs, Tires Plus, Stonehouse, Carquest, Van Tyner & Cuevas.  To be used for charter bus to state championship at Ole Miss.  (Form #33762)

XVI.D.12. To PHS Volleyball, $880.00 cash donation from multiple businesses and individuals.  To be used for student tickets to playoff games.  (Form #33763)

XVI.D.13. To OGHS Girls Soccer, $500.00 cash donation from Hattiesburg Futbol Club/Hattiesburg Youth Soccer Assoc.  To be used to purchase practice/game gear.  (Form #33834)

XVI.D.14. To OGHS Cheer, $18,023.00 cash donation from Oak Grove High PTO.  To be used for nationals expenses.  (Form #33987)

XVI.D.15. To OGHS Softball, $1,800.00 cash donation from JD Simpson.  To be used to purchase new bat bags.  (Form #34020)

XVI.D.16. To OGHS Boys Soccer, $300.00 cash donation from Brinson Enterprise.  To be used for practice/game equipment.  (Form #34044)

XVI.D.17. To SHS Girls Soccer, $1,375.00 cash donation from Sumrall Soccer Booster Club.  To be used to cover cost of hudl.  (Form #33783)

XVI.D.18. To SHS Boys Soccer, $1,375.00 cash donation from Sumrall Soccer Booster Club.  To be used for Hudl.  (Form #33785)

XVI.D.19. To SHS Girls Basketball, $3,000.00 cash donation from Sumrall Hardwood Club.  To be used for travel, uniforms, food, balls, etc.  (Form #33968)

XVI.D.20. To Third Grade Teachers, Frax computer math program valued at $500.00 from Frax Educator Grant Program.  To be used to help students learn how to work with fractions.  (Form #34082)

XVI.E. Fixed Assets Disposal

XVI.F. State Inventory Disposal

XVI.G. Bus Turnarounds

XVI.H. Introduction of Change to Policies:  BBB, JGCB, JBC, JCDAE, JCE, GCDC, GADQ

XVI.I. Introduction of Policies for Review with No Change Recommended:  JCDAA, JCDABB, JCDAD, JCDB

XVI.J. Approval of Addendum to Student/Parent Handbook

XVI.K. Approval to donate 6 promethean digital displays to The Children's Center at USM

XVI.L. Approval of Monthly ATSI/TSI Reports

XVI.M. Approval to reinstate asset #039589 (intercom card reader) at OGE previously retried but still working and in use.

XVI.N. Approval to retire 3 non-working buses and send them to sale.

XVI.O. Introduction of new policy GBRMB Vaping Policy

XVII. Other

XVII.A. For PHS Cheer, National Cheerleading Championship at a cost of $18,583.00 from Universal Cheerleading Association.  To be paid from School activity funds.

XVIII. Consider Executive Session

XVIII.A. Student Matters

XVIII.A.1. Discipline issue-BH

XVIII.A.2. Transfer request - BS

XVIII.B. Personnel Matters

XVIII.B.1. Approval of Extended Leave - EA

XVIII.C. Attorney Matters

XVIII.C.1. Litigation update

XVIII.D. School Expansion

XIX. Enter Executive Session

XX. Exit Executive Session

XXI. Recess