Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM
III. OATH OF OFFICE--Mr. Paul Mize
IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
V. RECOGNITIONS
VI. ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND ANNUAL ORGANIZATION MEETING ITEMS
VI.A. Election of Board Officers
VI.B. Appointment of Legal Counsel
VI.C. Posting of Public Notices
VI.D. Appointment of Recording Secretary
VI.E. Adoption of Previously Approved Policies, Administrative Regulations, and Exhibits in TPSD Board Policy Manual
VI.F. Authorization of District Signatures for District Financial Accounts
VI.G. Appointment of Board Audit Review Committee to Review TPSD 2025-2026 School Year Audit
VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
VII.A. February 10, 2026--3:00pm -- Work Session, HLC
VII.B. February 10, 2026 -- 4:00pm-- Regular Meeting, HLC
VII.C. February 27, 2026--8:30am--Special Called Work Session--HLC
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS
IX. ACTION ITEMS
IX.A. Office of Chief Financial Officer Mrs. Rachel Mitchell
IX.A.1. Docket of Claims for the period January 31, 2026 through March 6, 2026, Docket of Claims #120701 through #121678, in the amount of $2,339,276.69. Athletic Activity paid officials and fees in the amount of $7,840.00 for the period January 31, 2026 through March 6, 2026. The grand total for all funds is $2,347,116.69.
IX.A.2. Finance Reports for Month Ending January 31, 2026
IX.A.2.a. Summary Report of Reconciled Bank Statements with Certification
IX.A.2.b. Statement of Revenue and Expenditures with Current Budget Status
IX.A.2.c. Cash Flow Statement for District Maintenance Fund
IX.A.2.d. Monthly Financial Statement
IX.B. Office of Director of Human Resources Mr. Scott Williams
IX.B.1. Licensed and Classified Personnel Recommendations
IX.C. Office of Assistant Superintendent Dr. Melissa Thomas
IX.C.1. Revision of TPSD Existing Policy GADG--Professional Leave
IX.C.2. Revision of Existing TPSD Policy GCRG--(Non-Certified) Personnel Leaves
IX.C.3. Revision of Existing TPSD Board Policy KHE-Gifts to Schools
IX.D. Office of Superintendent Dr. Rob Picou
IX.D.1. TPSD Strategic Plan
IX.D.2. Approval of Proposed TPSD SY 26-27 Pay Scales--Principal, Assistant Principal, Teacher, Assistant Teacher, Enhanced Assistant Teacher, Executive Leadership, Mid-Level Instructional Management, Mid-Level Operational Management, District Support, School Site Support, Maintenance, Operations, Security and Transportation Support, Food Services, and Health Services
IX.D.3. TPSD SY 26-27 Supplementary Pay Plans With Names
IX.D.4. Reemployment of TPSD 2026-2027 Licensed Staff
IX.D.5. Employment of TPSD SY 26-27 Administrative Personnel--Assistant Principals, Executive Leadership, Mid-Level Instructional Management Staff, Mid-Level Operational Management Staff
IX.E. Consent Agenda
IX.E.1. Office of Chief Financial Officer Mrs. Rachel Mitchell
IX.E.1.a. Contracts to be Acknowledged and Awarded: #26225 through #26244; SFR2634; and  CB2604
Contracts to Ratify: #26215 through #26224
IX.E.1.b. Permission to Submit Grants: #2617 and #2618
IX.E.1.c. Permission to Approve Grants: #2611
IX.E.1.d. Approval of Donations #2660 through #2668
IX.E.1.e. Permission to Advertise for: BD2615 through BD2625; and RFP2603 through RFP2605
IX.E.1.f. Awarding of Advertised Bid/Proposals: BD2612--THS Visitor Fieldhouse, BD2613--Chromebooks & Carts, BD2614--Cheer/Dance Apparel
IX.E.1.g. Permission to Dispose and/or Delete 182 Assets from the TPSD Asset Listing
IX.E.2. Office of Deputy Superintendent Dr. Brock English
IX.E.2.a. Overnight Field Trip Requests
IX.E.2.b. Student Transfers
IX.E.3. Office of Assistant Superintendent Dr. Melissa Thomas
IX.E.3.a. Ratification of MOU between TPSD and John Rice Counseling, LLC.
IX.E.4. Office of Director of Workforce Development Ms. Evet Topp
IX.E.4.a. MOU between TPSD and National Career Academy Coalition
X. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT -- DR. ROB PICOU
X.A. Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) for Joyner, Tupelo Middle School and Tupelo High School, and Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI) for Milam and Rankin
X.B. Ad Valorem Collections through January, 2026
X.C. Board Master Calendar Review
X.D. Future Agenda Topics--Dr. Rob Picou and School Board Members
X.E. Reminders of Upcoming Events
  • Middle College Meet & Greet, ICC Tupelo Campus--March 30, 2026, 2:00 pm
  • Easter Holidays--April 3 & 6, 2026
  • Work Session & Regular Board Meetings--April 14, 2026
  • Rotary Scholar Reception, Life Church--April 27, 2026, 5:30 pm
  • Work Session & Regular Board Meetings--May 12, 2026
  • End of Year Convocation--May 18, 2026, 5:30 pm
  • Last Day of School (60% Day) & Graduation, May 22, 2026
XI. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
XI.A. Executive Session 
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: March 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. CALL TO ORDER
Subject:
II. ROLL CALL AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM
Subject:
III. OATH OF OFFICE--Mr. Paul Mize
Subject:
IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Subject:
V. RECOGNITIONS
Subject:
VI. ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND ANNUAL ORGANIZATION MEETING ITEMS
Subject:
VI.A. Election of Board Officers
Presenter:
Mrs. Kelly Stimpson
Subject:
VI.B. Appointment of Legal Counsel
Presenter:
Newly Elected Board President
Subject:
VI.C. Posting of Public Notices
Presenter:
Mrs. Kelly Stimpson
Subject:
VI.D. Appointment of Recording Secretary
Presenter:
Mrs. Kelly Stimpson
Subject:
VI.E. Adoption of Previously Approved Policies, Administrative Regulations, and Exhibits in TPSD Board Policy Manual
Presenter:
Mrs. Kelly Stimpson
Subject:
VI.F. Authorization of District Signatures for District Financial Accounts
Presenter:
Mrs. Kelly Stimpson
Subject:
VI.G. Appointment of Board Audit Review Committee to Review TPSD 2025-2026 School Year Audit
Presenter:
Mrs. Kelly Stimpson
Subject:
VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Subject:
VII.A. February 10, 2026--3:00pm -- Work Session, HLC
Subject:
VII.B. February 10, 2026 -- 4:00pm-- Regular Meeting, HLC
Subject:
VII.C. February 27, 2026--8:30am--Special Called Work Session--HLC
Subject:
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Subject:
IX. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
IX.A. Office of Chief Financial Officer Mrs. Rachel Mitchell
Subject:
IX.A.1. Docket of Claims for the period January 31, 2026 through March 6, 2026, Docket of Claims #120701 through #121678, in the amount of $2,339,276.69. Athletic Activity paid officials and fees in the amount of $7,840.00 for the period January 31, 2026 through March 6, 2026. The grand total for all funds is $2,347,116.69.
Presenter:
Mrs. Amy Tate
Subject:
IX.A.2. Finance Reports for Month Ending January 31, 2026
Subject:
IX.A.2.a. Summary Report of Reconciled Bank Statements with Certification
Subject:
IX.A.2.b. Statement of Revenue and Expenditures with Current Budget Status
Subject:
IX.A.2.c. Cash Flow Statement for District Maintenance Fund
Subject:
IX.A.2.d. Monthly Financial Statement
Subject:
IX.B. Office of Director of Human Resources Mr. Scott Williams
Subject:
IX.B.1. Licensed and Classified Personnel Recommendations
Subject:
IX.C. Office of Assistant Superintendent Dr. Melissa Thomas
Subject:
IX.C.1. Revision of TPSD Existing Policy GADG--Professional Leave
Subject:
IX.C.2. Revision of Existing TPSD Policy GCRG--(Non-Certified) Personnel Leaves
Subject:
IX.C.3. Revision of Existing TPSD Board Policy KHE-Gifts to Schools
Subject:
IX.D. Office of Superintendent Dr. Rob Picou
Subject:
IX.D.1. TPSD Strategic Plan
Subject:
IX.D.2. Approval of Proposed TPSD SY 26-27 Pay Scales--Principal, Assistant Principal, Teacher, Assistant Teacher, Enhanced Assistant Teacher, Executive Leadership, Mid-Level Instructional Management, Mid-Level Operational Management, District Support, School Site Support, Maintenance, Operations, Security and Transportation Support, Food Services, and Health Services
Subject:
IX.D.3. TPSD SY 26-27 Supplementary Pay Plans With Names
Subject:
IX.D.4. Reemployment of TPSD 2026-2027 Licensed Staff
Subject:
IX.D.5. Employment of TPSD SY 26-27 Administrative Personnel--Assistant Principals, Executive Leadership, Mid-Level Instructional Management Staff, Mid-Level Operational Management Staff
Subject:
IX.E. Consent Agenda
Subject:
IX.E.1. Office of Chief Financial Officer Mrs. Rachel Mitchell
Subject:
IX.E.1.a. Contracts to be Acknowledged and Awarded: #26225 through #26244; SFR2634; and  CB2604
Contracts to Ratify: #26215 through #26224
Subject:
IX.E.1.b. Permission to Submit Grants: #2617 and #2618
Subject:
IX.E.1.c. Permission to Approve Grants: #2611
Subject:
IX.E.1.d. Approval of Donations #2660 through #2668
Subject:
IX.E.1.e. Permission to Advertise for: BD2615 through BD2625; and RFP2603 through RFP2605
Subject:
IX.E.1.f. Awarding of Advertised Bid/Proposals: BD2612--THS Visitor Fieldhouse, BD2613--Chromebooks & Carts, BD2614--Cheer/Dance Apparel
Subject:
IX.E.1.g. Permission to Dispose and/or Delete 182 Assets from the TPSD Asset Listing
Subject:
IX.E.2. Office of Deputy Superintendent Dr. Brock English
Subject:
IX.E.2.a. Overnight Field Trip Requests
Subject:
IX.E.2.b. Student Transfers
Subject:
IX.E.3. Office of Assistant Superintendent Dr. Melissa Thomas
Subject:
IX.E.3.a. Ratification of MOU between TPSD and John Rice Counseling, LLC.
Subject:
IX.E.4. Office of Director of Workforce Development Ms. Evet Topp
Subject:
IX.E.4.a. MOU between TPSD and National Career Academy Coalition
Subject:
X. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT -- DR. ROB PICOU
Subject:
X.A. Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) for Joyner, Tupelo Middle School and Tupelo High School, and Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI) for Milam and Rankin
Subject:
X.B. Ad Valorem Collections through January, 2026
Subject:
X.C. Board Master Calendar Review
Subject:
X.D. Future Agenda Topics--Dr. Rob Picou and School Board Members
Subject:
X.E. Reminders of Upcoming Events
  • Middle College Meet & Greet, ICC Tupelo Campus--March 30, 2026, 2:00 pm
  • Easter Holidays--April 3 & 6, 2026
  • Work Session & Regular Board Meetings--April 14, 2026
  • Rotary Scholar Reception, Life Church--April 27, 2026, 5:30 pm
  • Work Session & Regular Board Meetings--May 12, 2026
  • End of Year Convocation--May 18, 2026, 5:30 pm
  • Last Day of School (60% Day) & Graduation, May 22, 2026
Subject:
XI. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Subject:
XI.A. Executive Session 
Subject:
XII. ADJOURNMENT

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