May 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. Meeting Procedures

III. Approval of General Agenda

IV. Recognitions

V. Mitchell Smith - Transportation Recognitions

VI. Approval of April 9, 2025 Special Called Minutes

VII. Approval of April 14, 2025 Minutes

VIII. Approval of Monthly Financial Report for March, 2025

IX. Resolution authorizing and directing the issuance of a Lamar County School District general obligation bond, series 2025 in the principal amount of not to exceed $100,000,000; prescribing the form and details of the district bond; providing certain covenants of the Lamar County School District in connection with the district bond and directing the preparation, execution and delivery thereof; authorizing the sale of the district bond to the Mississippi Development Bank; authorizing and approving the form of and the execution and delivery of a district bond purchase agreement in connection with the sale of the district bond; appointing a paying and transfer agent for the district bond; authorizing and approving the form of and authorizing the distribution of a preliminary official statement and the preparation and distribution of a final official statement in connection with the district bond and the not to exceed $100,000,000 Mississippi Development Bank special obligation bonds, series 2025 (Lamar County School District general obligation bond project); approving the form of an indenture of trust for the Mississippi Development Bank bonds; authorizing and approving the form of and the execution and delivery of a bank bond purchase agreement and certain other documents in connection with the district bond and the Mississippi Development Bank bonds; and for related purposes.

X. Approval of Jani King Contract for Custodial Services.

XI. Approval of Agreement with ESS South Central, LLC for Substitute Staffing Services.

XII. Approval to Accept Bid of $484,790.41 from Pelican Playgrounds for Playground Equipment.

XIII. Approval to Accept the Lowest Bid for Chromebooks of $425.00 per device from CDW-G.

XIV. Approval to Advertise for Bids to Resurface Parking Areas.

XV. Approval to Hold Reverse Auction for Dining Room Furniture at OGHS.

XVI. Approval of 25-26 Board Meeting Schedule

XVII. Board Attorney Matters

XVII.A. Amendment of Contract for Dr. Wesley Quick.

XVIII. Land Manager Matters

XVIII.A. Approve assignment of Lease #193 from Kathy Wallace to Tommy Graham

XVIII.B. Approve a new 40-year lease to Curtis Campbell

XIX. Superintendent's Report

XX. Set Next Regular Meeting for Monday, June 9, 2025 at Lamar Co. School District Boardroom beginning at 6:00p.m.

XXI. Consent Agenda Items

XXI.A. Personnel Matters

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

XXI.A.1.a. Resign - Sarah Huffman as Assistant Teacher at Bellevue effective May 30, 2025.

XXI.A.1.b. Correction - Resign Misty Russell effective end of 2025-2026 to end of 2024-2025 school year.

XXI.A.1.c. Resign - Brittany Woods as SpEd Assistant Teacher at OGMS effective April 30, 2025.

XXI.A.1.d. Resign - Kerri Kemp as SpEd Assistant Teacher at PLE effective May 31, 2025.

XXI.A.1.e. Resign - Madison Lazenby as Teacher Resident Intern at Bellevue effective May 30, 2025.

XXI.A.1.f. Resign - Hannah Campbell as Teacher Resident Intern at Longleaf effective end of 2024-2025 school year.

XXI.A.1.g. Resign - Corbin Boyd as Bus Driver effective April 17, 2025. 

XXI.A.1.h. Resign - Charlie Graves as Bus Monitor effective April 4, 2025.

XXI.A.1.i. Retire - Jennifer Brown as Bus Driver effective May 30, 2025.

XXI.A.1.j. Resign - Georgana Saul as SpEd Assistant Teacher at Bellevue effective May 2, 2025.

XXI.A.1.k. Resign - Garon Malone as Paraprofessional football coach at OGHS effective April 23, 2025.  

XXI.A.1.l. Retire - Arthur McLaughlin as Bus Driver effective May 30, 2025. 

XXI.A.1.m. Retire - Terri Bowers as Administrative Assistant effective June 30, 2025.

XXI.A.1.n. Resign - Brittany Fells as Assistant Teacher at PLE effective May 15, 2025.

XXI.A.1.o. Resign - Christopher Holt as Assistant Teacher at OGE effective end of 2024-2025 school year.

XXI.A.1.p. Resign - Braxton McCrary as Bus Driver in Sumrall effective end of 2024-2025 school year.

XXI.A.1.q. Resign - Natalie Harris as Assistant Teacher at Bellevue effective May 14, 2025.

XXI.A.1.r. Resign - Kaylin Poore as Assistant Teacher at SES effective end of 2024-2025 school year.

XXI.A.1.s. Resign - Elizabeth Gail Thompson as Administrative Assistant at Longleaf effective end of 2024-2025 school year.

XXI.A.2. Non-Certified Transfers

XXI.A.2.a. Transfer -  Gabrielle Breazeale from Personal Care Aide to Assistant Teacher at Bellevue replacing Madison Hudson effective July 18, 2025.  (Form #52597)

XXI.A.2.b. Transfer - Angela Seay from Assistant Teacher at Baxterville to Assistant Teacher at LES replacing Jana Clinton effective July 18, 2025.  (Form #52709)

XXI.A.2.c. Transfer - Amber Hibley from Assistant Teacher Baxterville to SpEd Assistant Teacher at PLE replacing Kailey Barnett effective July 17, 2025.  (Form #52718)

XXI.A.2.d. Transfer - Kailey Barnett from SpEd Assistant Teacher to Assistant Teacher at PLE replacing Freda Jones effective July 18, 2025.  (Form #52720)

XXI.A.2.e. Transfer - Kelly Heim from SpEd Assistant Teacher to Assistant Teacher at OGE retroactrive to July 17, 2024.  (Form #52986)

XXI.A.2.f. Transfer - Micki Reynolds from Assistant Teacher at Baxterville to Assistant Teacher at JTEC replacing Angela Tillman effectrive July 18, 2025.  (Form #53005)

XXI.A.2.g. Transfer - Ashley Rogers from Administrative Assistant to Assistant Teacher at Bellevue replacing Rebecca Daniel effective July 18, 2025.  (Form #53097)

XXI.A.2.h. Transfer - Selina Carranza-Lopez from ESL Tutor to Assistant Teacher at Bellevue replacing Sarah Huffman effective July 18, 2025.  (Form #53412)

XXI.A.2.i. Transfer - Susan Alleen Fairchild from Varsity Assistant Volleyball Coach to Head Middle Volleyball Coach at LHS replacing Cooper Esslinger effective July 1, 2025.  (Form #53531)

XXI.A.2.j. Transfer - Casheka Battee from SpEd Assistant Teacher to Title I Assistant Teacher at PUE retroactive to July 18, 2024.  (Form #53528)

XXI.A.2.k. Transfer - Oleta Gmerek from SpEd Assistant Teacher to Title I Assistant Teacher at OGMS retroactive to July 1, 2024.  (Form #53532)

XXI.A.3. Non-Certified Recommendations

XXI.A.3.a. Wesley Scott as District Maintenance replacing Davy Fitte effective July 1, 2025.  (Form #52695)

XXI.A.3.b. Kevin Ramsey as Substitute Bus Driver at OG retroactive to April 7, 2025.  (Form #52940)

XXI.A.3.c. Julie Lee as Substitute Bus Monitor at Sumrall retroactive to April 16, 2025.  (Form #53189)

XXI.A.3.d. Amanda J. Davis as District Occupational Therapy Assistant (new position) effective July 1, 2025.  (Form #52726)

XXI.A.3.e. Deborah Dale as Speech Language Pathologist replacing Kim Stovall effective July 17, 2025.  (Form #53146)

XXI.A.3.f. Pamela Turner as Substitute Bus Monitor in OG retroactive to April 22, 2025.  (Form #53240)

XXI.A.3.g. Johnna Wells as Administrative Assistant at OGMS replacing Andrea Routon retroactive to April 30, 2025.  (Form #53282)

XXI.A.3.h. Katie Adams as Resident Intern at PLE (new position) effective July 18, 2025.  (Form #52470)

XXI.A.3.i. Karen Whitman as Substitute Bus Monitor in Sumrall retroactive to April 3, 2025.  (Form #53462)

XXI.A.3.j. Jerry Burkett as Substitute Bus Driver in Oak Grove retroactive to April 1, 2025.  (Form #53509)

XXI.A.3.k. Kimberly Suzanne Omran as Administrative Assistant at Longleaf replacing Gail Thompson effective July 7, 2025.  (Form #53443)

XXI.A.3.l. Teresa Waldron as Time Trust Clerk at Longleaf replacing Gail Thompson effective July 7, 2025.  (Form #53591)

XXI.A.3.m. Kylie Gilmer as Part-time Student PEER Tutor at PLE effective July 23, 2025.  (Form #53642)

XXI.A.3.n. Regan Lucas as Part-time Student PEER Tutor at LES effective July 23, 2025.  (Form #53665)

XXI.A.3.o. Erica Hines as Part-time Student PEER Tutor at OGE effective July 23, 2025.  (Form #53666)

XXI.A.3.p. Cheyenne Young as Part-time Student PEER Tutor at PLE effective July 23, 2025.  (Form #53646)

XXI.A.3.q. Erin Hines as Part-time Student PEER Tutor at OGE effective July 23, 2025.  (Form #53667)

XXI.A.3.r. Robert Junkin as Substitute Bus Driver in OG retroactive to May 7, 2025.  (Form #53672)

XXI.A.3.s. Darian Stewart as Substitute Bus Driver in OG retroactive to May 7, 2025.  (Form #53674)

XXI.A.3.t. Tracy Collier as District Activity Funds Bookkeeper replacing Scarlet Irby effective May 19, 2025.  (Form #53538)

XXI.A.4. Certified Resignations/Retirements

XXI.A.4.a. Resign - Jan Gordy as Tutor at OGE effective April 17, 2025.

XXI.A.4.b. Resign - Michelle Hatton as Part-time Certified Tutor at PLE effective end of 2024-2025 school year.

XXI.A.4.c. Resign - Loren Burke-Johnson as Assistant Band Director at PHS effective end of 2024-2025 school year.

XXI.A.4.d. Resign - Whitney Rollins as Curriculum Specialist effective end of 2024-2025 school year.

XXI.A.4.e. Resign - Cooper Esslinger as Varsity Baseball Assistant Coach/Head Middle School Baseball Coach/Head Middle School Volleyball Coach at LHS effective end of 2024-2025 school year.

XXI.A.4.f. Resign - Mary Sue Thompson as Teacher at Longleaf effective end of 2024-2025 school year.

XXI.A.4.g. Resign - Vicki Bailey as Interventionist at SES effective May 9, 2025.

XXI.A.5. Certified Transfers

XXI.A.5.a. Transfer - Kaitlyn Hendrix from Assistant Teacher to Teacher at LES replacing Hallie Saulters effective July 17, 2025.  (Form #52979)

XXI.A.5.b. Transfer - Sarah Katie Stanford from Teacher at OGMS to Teacher/Show Choir Band Director/Girls Choir at OGHS replacing Deborah Bates effective July 17, 2025.  (Form #53041)

XXI.A.5.c. Transfer - Anthony Emmons from Teacher at OGMS to CTE Teacher at PHS effective July 1, 2025.  (Form #53019)

XXI.A.5.d. Transfer - Amanda Duplessy from Teacher at OGE to District Curriculum Specialist replacing Kristin Gilmer effective July 1, 2025.  (Form #53045)

XXI.A.5.e. Transfer - Marlye Lott from Teacher to SpEd Teacher at SES replacing Mandy Barrett effective July 17, 2025.  (Form #53117)

XXI.A.5.f. Transfer - Marcie Stott from Title 1 Tutor to Teacher at Bellevue replacing Nina Bump effective July 17, 2025.  (Form #53207)

XXI.A.5.g. Transfer - Lexey Robinett from Teacher at SHS to District Curriculum Specialist replacing Shaye Caldwell effective July 1, 2025.  (Form #53046)

XXI.A.5.h. Transfer - Patrick Lee from Athletic Director at Bax/LHS/PHS to Athletic Director/Teacher/Coach at PHS replacing Harold Farlow/Jacob Schultz effective July 1, 2025.  (Form #53070)

XXI.A.5.i. Transfer - Sarah Forbes from Teacher at SMS to Teacher at PHS effective July 17, 2025.  (Form #53072)

XXI.A.5.j. Transfer - Lindsey Bell from Teacher to Interventionist at OGMS replacing Lela Cox effective July 17, 2025.  (Form #53122)

XXI.A.5.k. Transfer - Madison George from Teacher at OGMS to Teacher at PHS replacing Dana Webb effective July 17, 2025.  (Form #53195)

XXI.A.5.l. Transfer - Maegan Love from SpEd Teacher at LHS to SpEd Teacher at OGMS replacing Andria Bullock effective July 17, 2025.  (Form #53230)

XXI.A.5.m. Transfer - Christina Murray from Teacher at OGE to SpEd Teacher at OGMS replacing Lindsey Bell effective July 17, 2025.  (Form #53192)

XXI.A.5.n. Transfer - Tanasha Holder from SpEd Teacher at Baxterville to SpEd Teacher at LHS (license renewed) replacing Maegan Love effective July 17, 2025.  (Form #53231)

XXI.A.5.o. Transfer - Jaci Housley from Teacher at PUE to SpEd Teacher at PLE replacing Megan Johnson effective July 17, 2025.  (Form #52416)

XXI.A.5.p. Transfer - Virginia Cauley from Teacher at OGMS to Teacher at SMS replacing Sarah Forbes effective July 17, 2025.  (Form #53354)

XXI.A.5.q. Transfer - Amelia DeLeon from Part-time High Dosage Tutor to Part-time Title I Tutor at Bellevue replacing Marcie Stott effective July 17, 2025.  (Form #53217)

XXI.A.5.r. Transfer - Ashley Schramm from Counselor at LES to Counselor at Bellevue replacing Carmon Miller effective July 1, 2025.  (Form #53351)

XXI.A.5.s. Transfer - Melanie Rowell from Teacher to Lead Teacher at Baxterville (new position) effective July 1, 2025.  (Form #53305)

XXI.A.5.t. Transfer - Heather Lyons from District Pre-K Coordinator to Teacher at Baxterville replacing Melanie Rowell effective July 17, 2025.  (Form #53541)

XXI.A.5.u. Transfer - Savanah Gunter from Head Varsity Fast Pitch Softball to Assistant Varsity Fast Pitch Softball/Head Middle Fast Pitch Softball at LHS replacing Wesley McLain effective July 1, 2025.  (Form #53529)

XXI.A.5.v. Transfer - Hannah Phipps from Teacher at PHS to Teacher/Dance Coach at SHS replacing Lexey Robinett effective July 17, 2025.  (Form #53556)

XXI.A.5.w. Transfer - Cynthia Reid from Certified High Dosage Tutor to Certified Title I Tutor at LES effective July 17, 2025.  (Form #53582)

XXI.A.5.x. Transfer - Kelley Joe Brumfield from Teacher at Bellevue to Teacher at OGE replacing Amanda Duplessy effective July 17, 2025.  (Form #53683)

XXI.A.5.y. Transfer - Kiana Price from Assistant Teacher at Bellevue to Counselor at LES replacing Ashley Schramm effective July 1, 2025.  (Form #53723)

XXI.A.6. Certified Recommendations

XXI.A.6.a. Ashley Grice as Speech Language Pathologist at OGMS replacing Carmen Weeks effective July 17, 2025.  (Form #52308)

XXI.A.6.b. Krystal Bradley as Pre-K Teacher at Bellevue replacing Karen Thompson effective July 17, 2025.  (Form #52463)

XXI.A.6.c. Kellie Kimery as Teacher at OGMS replacing Hannah Phipps effective July 17, 2025.  (Form #52473)

XXI.A.6.d. Daniel Brightbill as Teacher at LCCTE replacing Donnie Saucier effective July 1, 2025.  (Form #52824)

XXI.A.6.e. Tyler Vanderheiden as Teacher at Longleaf replacing Marcellus Henderson effective July 17, 2025.  (Form #52970)

XXI.A.6.f. LaShauna Ayers as Title I Teacher at OGMS replacing Sloane Betik effective July 17, 2025.  (Form #52385)

XXI.A.6.g. Aimee Reams as Teacher at LCCTE (license renewed) effective July 17, 2025.  (Form #52978)

XXI.A.6.h. James Fortenberry as SpEd Teacher/Powerlifting (boys & girls) at SHS replacing Beth Duckworth/Chris Fortenberry effective July 17, 2025.  (Form #52491)

XXI.A.6.i. Thelma Keith as Counselor at OGHS replacing Dennis McNelis effective July 1, 2025.  (Form #52366)

XXI.A.6.j. Damien Gary as Teacher/Defensive Coord/Asst. Football at OGHS (renewing) effective July 1, 2025.  (Form #53258)

XXI.A.6.k. Josie Atkinson as Teacher at OGMS replacing Kathryn Coleman effective July 17, 2025.  (Form #52699)

XXI.A.6.l. Melanie Cavenaugh as Teacher at OGHS replacing Abbie Bounds effective July 17, 2025.  (Form #52977)

XXI.A.6.m. Taylor Harvison as Teacher/Head Volleyball Coach at SHS replacing Kim Blount effective July 1, 2025.  (Form #53262)

XXI.A.6.n. Taryn Holzinger as Teacher at LHS (license renewed) effective July 1, 2025.  (Form #53310)

XXI.A.6.o. Demetrious Goff as Assistant Principal at OGMS replacing Gregory Maddox effective July 1, 2025.  (Form #52858)

XXI.A.6.p. Angela Jones as Lead Teacher at OGMS replacing Aaron Strum effective July 1, 2025.  (Form #53220)

XXI.A.6.q. Shaquitta Williams as Teacher at OGMS replacing Vicki Powe effective July 1, 2025.  (Form #53362)

XXI.A.6.r. Patrick Lee as Wrestling Coach at PHS (new position) effective July 1, 2025.  (Form #53403)

XXI.A.6.s. Tara Young as Teacher at PHS (license renewed) effective july 17, 2025.  (Form #53432)

XXI.A.6.t. Joshua Lindermann as Teacher at PMS replacing Chris Redlin effective July 17, 2025.  (Form #52412)

XXI.A.6.u. Allayne Davis as Teacher at SES replacing Ashley Watkins effective July 17, 2025.  (Form #52471)

XXI.A.6.v. Lindsey Jones as Head Cheer Coach at SHS replacing Kim Blount effective July 1, 2025.  (Form #53133)

XXI.A.6.w. Kyle Lindsey as Teacher/Head Baseball Coach at PHS replacing Harold Farlow effective July 1, 2025.  (Form #53208)

XXI.A.6.x. Andria Bullock as SpEd Teacher at OGMS replacing Michele Landrum effective July 17, 2025.  (Form #53540

XXI.A.6.y. Cooper Esslinger as Head Varsity Fast Pitch Softball Coach at LHS replacing Savanah Gunter effective July 1, 2025.  (Form #53521)

XXI.A.6.z. Tracy Gilmer as Assistant Band Director at PHS replacing Loren Johnson effective July 1, 2025.  (Form #53400)

XXI.A.6.aa. Shreita Sterling as SpEd Teacher at OGMS replacing Alicia Kim Patton effective July 17, 2025.  (Form #52455)

XXI.A.6.ab. Karen Thompson as Pre-K Teacher at Bellevue replacing Nicole Giger effective July 17, 2025.  (Form #53589)

XXI.A.6.ac. Julie Little as SpEd Teacher at Longleaf (license renewed) effective July 17, 2025.  (Form #53649)

XXI.A.6.ad. Heather Penton as Teacher at OGE replacing Sophie Driskell effective July 17, 2025.  (Form #52482)

XXI.A.6.ae. Ariel Boleware as SpEd Teacher at OGE replacing Christina Murray effective July 17, 2025.  (Form #53527)

XXI.A.6.af. Brittany Bixler as Teacher at PUE replacing Jaci Housley effective July 17, 2025.  (Form #53561)

XXI.A.7. Approval of Additional Recommendations for Spring Intersession for Transportation

XXI.A.8. Approval of Recommendation of Summer Workers

XXI.A.9. Approval of Retroactive Pay for Teachers Participating in Revising Mathematics Scaffolding 

XXI.A.10. Approval of FY25 Salary Scale Change

XXI.A.11. Approval of FY26 Tutors

XXI.A.12. Approval of 25-26 Non-Certified Staff

XXI.A.13. Dissolution of Position - Emily Johnson as Personal Care Aide at PLE effective May 30, 2025.

XXI.A.14. Removal from Payroll

XXI.B. Sole Source Justification

XXI.B.1. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt sole source justification.  (See purchase #C-47)

XXI.C. Purchases

XXI.C.1. For LHS, Washer and dryer for Lumberton athletics at a cost of $18,426.50 from Jim Welsh, Inc.  To be paid from 1120 District Budget.  Alternate quote Alliance Laundry Systems $18,951.00.  (Form #53280)

XXI.C.2. For OGE, Get Your Teach on Conference June 29-July 2 at a cost of $12,174.00 from Hope King Resources, Inc.  To be paid from Title I funds.  (Form #53303)

XXI.C.3. For PHS, Cheerleading Camp for 20 at a cost of $8,450.00 from V!ROC.  To be paid from School Activity funds.  (Form #53334)

XXI.C.4. For District, Reimbursement for refund of taxes overpaid by citizen at a cost of $5,454.65 from Lamar County Board of Supervisors.  To be paid from 1120 District Budget.  (Form #53360)

XXI.C.5. For OGE, 16 Class VR Headsets, Handcontrollers and VR cubes at a cost of $10,668.00 from Avantis Education, Inc.  To be paid from Title I funds.  Alternate quote Stemfinity, LLC $10,873.95.  (Form #53364)

XXI.C.6. For OGHS, 25-26 Cheer Classes for 19 at a cost of $17,945.00 from ACE Cheer Company.  (Form #53390)

XXI.C.7. For SHS, Sound equipment for courtyard at a cost of $19,284.20 from Music and Arts.  To be paid from 3010 2023 Local Imp Funds.  Alternate quote Sweetwater $20,179.86.  (Form #53428)

XXI.C.8. For OGHS, NCFL 2025 Grand National Debate & Speech Tournament at a cost of $6,452.38 from Hilton Chicago.  To be paid from School Activity funds.  (Form #53389)

XXI.C.9. For Bellevue Cafeteria, 2 Heat/Air Units at a cost of $5,739.62 from Coburns.  To be paid from 1908 Facilities funds.  Alternate quote Baker Distributing Co. $6,302.98.  (Form #53468)

XXI.C.10. For District, Eureka Math Squared K-5 w/Premium Assessment at a cost of $171,713.73 from Great Minds (state contract).  To be paid from ESSER Indirect Cost Fund.  (Form #53465)

XXI.C.11. For District, 2 days Consulting/monitoring services year end at a cost of $3,000.00 from DBM.  To be paid from Title IV - 21st Century.  Alternate quote Core Educational Services $3,500.00.  (Form #53490)

XXI.C.12. For OGMS, 400 ACT Prep Books at a cost of $10,388.00 from Barnes and Noble.  To be paid from Title I funds.  Alternate quote Books-A-Million $12,784.00.  (Form #53522)

XXI.C.13. For OGMS, 725 Binders at a cost of $1,848.75 from Staples.  To be paid from Title I - ATSI funds.  Alternate quote Quill $1,885.00.  (Form #53523)

XXI.C.14. For PHS, Heat/Air unit for Softball Facility at a cost of $13,040.39 from Coburns.  To be paid from 1908 Facilities funds.  Alternate quote Hughes Supply $13,727.67.  (Form #53507)

XXI.C.15. For Bellevue, 5 Heat/Air units for front office at a cost of $19,689.098 from Coburn's.  To be paid from 1908 Facilities funds.  Alternate quote Hughes Supply $22,058.27.  (Form #53516)

XXI.C.16. For PHS Girls, Batting cage (enclosure) at a cost of $50,000.00 from Ingram Custom Works, LLC.  To be paid from 1908 Facilities funds.  Alternate quote Mattpro Renovations $53,360.00.  (Form #53519)

XXI.C.17. For OGMS FBLA, 19 Tickets for Disneyland at a cost of $5,852.00 from Disney Destinations, LLC.  To be paid from School Activity funds.  (Form #53537)

XXI.C.18. For District, Renewal of Pest Control Services (1st renewal) at a cost of $23,940.00 from Bay Pest Control.  To be paid from 1908 Facilities funds.  (Form #53542)

XXI.C.19. For OGMS FBLA, Hotel Rooms for national conference from Homewood Suites Anaheim Resort at a cost of $8,485.12 from Homewood Suites Anahiem Resort.  To be paid from School Activity funds.  (Form #53544) 

XXI.C.20. For OGMS FBLA, Hotel Rooms for national conference from Homewood Suites Anaheim Resort at a cost of $5,207.04 from Homewood Suites Anahiem Resort.  To be paid from 2711 Vocational funds.  (Form #53574) 

XXI.C.21. For PLE, 82 IPads with Apple Care, cases & subscription from Apple at a cost of $47,309.90.  To be paid from Title I funds.  (Form #53557)

XXI.C.22. For Bellevue, Labor to install HVAC units at a cost of $19,750.00 from Element Air, Inc.  To be paid from 1908 Facilities funds.  Alternate quote Richardson Heating/Air and Electrical $22,550.00.  (Form #53598)

XXI.C.23. For PHS Softball, Insulation for hitting facility at a cost of $9,700.00 from Armor Insulations.  To be paid from 1908 Facilities funds.  Alternate quote Richards Construction $10,500.00.  (Form #53602)

XXI.C.24. For SHS, Canopy demo at a cost of $10,000 from Bryan's Trucking.  To be paid from 1908 Facilities funds.  Alternate quote K & K Services, LLC.  $11,500.00. (Form #53518)

XXI.C.25. For OGHS, Consulting Fees for July 2024-Jan. 2025 at a cost of $7,680.00 from Brooke Bufalini.  To be paid from School Activity funds & 1120 District funds.  (Form #53571)

XXI.C.26. For OGHS, 48 Helmets at a cost of $19,148.00 from Riddell.  To be paid from School Activity funds.  Alternate quote - Central Bidding - no company with same product.  (Form #53575)

XXI.C.27. For Bellevue, Strategic Plan for Transformation and Sustainability at a cost of $25,551.05 from Conscious Discipline.  To be paid from Title I funds.  Alternate quote Diverse Learning Practices-Central Bidding $10,300.00. Higher bid chosen for continuity in upper grades since Pre K uses this.  (Form #53585)

XXI.C.28. For Transportation, 230 Bus tires for stock at a cost of $67,647.10 from Southern Tire Mart.  To be paid from 1120 Transportation funds.  Alternate quote Burroughs Companies $77,770.00.  (Form #53593)

XXI.C.29. For Child Nutrition, 10 Vacuum out of grease traps at a cost of $14,307.00 from B Clean LLC.  To be paid from 2110 Child Nutrition funds.  Alternate quote Central Bidding - no bids.  (Form #53599)

XXI.C.30. For LHS, Band equipment at a cost of $19,907.79 from Music and Arts.  To be paid from 1120 District Budget.  Alternate quote Sweetwater $23,940.40.  (Form #53614)

XXI.C.31. For District, 8 AED with carry case and pads at a cost of $11,600.00 from Cardio Partners.  To be paid from 1901 Grant Fund.  Alternate quote Hattiesburg Medical Supply $12,880.00.  (Form #53618)

XXI.C.32. For Transportation, Labor to repair bus seat covers at a cost of $10,800.00 from Kevin Russel Upholstery.  To be paid from 1120 Transportation funds.  Alternate quote Cooper Upholstery LLC $15, 575.00.  (Form #53638)

XXI.C.33. For Transportation, Repair to Bus #38 at a cost of $7,878.29 from Waters International TRC.  To be paid from 1120 Transportation funds.  Alternate quote Burroughs Diesel, Inc.  (Form #53639)

XXI.C.34. For Transportation, Repair to Bus #61 at a cost of $7,659.54 from Waters International TRC.  To be paid from 1120 Transportation funds.  Alternate quote Burroughs Diesel, Inc.  $11,514.25.  (Form #53641)

XXI.C.35. For Transportation, Repair to Bus #88 at a cost of $6,502.05 from Waters International TRC.  To be paid from 1120 Transportation funds.  Alternate quote Burroughs Diesel, INC. $6,645.00.  (Form #53643)

XXI.C.36. For PHS, 30 Combo desks at a cost of $6,175.00 from Hertz Furniture (state contract #8200074383).  To be paid from 1120 District Budget.  (Form #53644)

XXI.C.37. For OGHS, 60 Seatback chairs at a cost of $7,730.00 from Play IT Again Sports.  To be paid from 1120 District Budget.  Alternate quote Anthem Sports $8,364.74.  (Form #53655)

XXI.C.38. For SMS/SHS Cafeteria, Renewal contract for HVAC at a cost of $4,032.00 from Trane.  To be paid from 1908 Facilities.  (Form #53662)

XXI.C.39. For OGHS, Renewal of Service for HVAC at a cost of $9,589.00 from Trane.  To be paid from 1908 Facilities funds.  (Form #53664)

XXI.C.40. For District, Year 1 of 4-year contract - Into Reading K-5 Version 3 at a cost of $403,721.00 from HMH Education Company (state adopted).  To be paid from ESSER Indirect Cost Fund.  (Form #53709)

XXI.C.41. For District, 6-8 Essential with Waggle and Algebra 1 Essential 1 yr. at a cost of $241,504.82 from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (state adopted).  To be paid from ESSER Indirect Cost Fund.  (Form #53726)

XXI.C.42. For District, My Perspective Grade 6-10 for 2025 1 yr. blend at a cost of $163,676.61 from SAVVAS (state adopted).  To be paid from ESSER Indirect Cost Fund.  (Form #53728)

XXI.C.43. For District, Furniture at a cost of $10,065.60 from Commercial Stationery Company (state contract #8200074692).  To be paid from 1120 District Budget. (Form #53730)

XXI.C.44. For District, Flooring projects @ various locations at a cost of $43,670.86 from Sherwin Williams Flooring.  To be paid from 1120 District Budget.  Alternative quote MCS Interiors $49,445.81.  (Form #53735)

XXI.C.45. For Child Nutrition, Extension of Contract for Waste service at a cost of $68,669.16 from Ecosouth Services.  To be paid from 2110 Child Nutrition funds.  (Form #53625)

XXI.C.46. For District, Painting projects @ various locations at a cost of $74,595.00 from GCB Coatings, LLC.  To be paid from 1120 District Budget.  Alternate quote J and L Painting, LLC. $85,500.00.  (Form #53734)

XXI.C.47. For District, 275 Amira Suite & Into Reading V3 1 Year at a cost of $16,322.47 from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (sole source provider).  To be paid from State Federal Grant.  (Form #53754)

XXI.C.48. For OGE, Flooring project at a cost of $30,782.50 from MCS Interiors.  To be paid from 1120 District Budget.  Alternate quote Sherwin Williams Flooring $33,625.80.  (Form #53736)

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

XXI.E. Donations

XXI.E.1. To OGHS Dance, $2253.00 cash donation from Oak Grove Warrior Booster Club.  To be used for nationals.  (Form #53088)

XXI.E.2. To OGHS Culinary, $2,328.00 from Temple Baptist Church Prime Timers.  To be used for student competition, travel , chefcoats, registration, and practice food.  (Form #53069)

XXI.E.3. To OGE Beta, 20 bags of potting soil valued at $289.40.  To be used for raised garden beds service project.  (Form #53384)

XXI.E.4. To LHS Drama, $450.00 cash donation from Pine Belt Energy Services.  To be used for drama banquet and any needs for drama.  (Form #53391)

XXI.E.5. To Child Nutrition, $1,400.00 cash donation from Barbara Moody.  to be used for outstanding student lunch balances at PUE.  (Form #53416)

XXI.E.6. To OGHS Red Cross Club Members Beaseley Shivers & Ruthie Mattox, $1,500.00 cash donation from American Red Cross.  To be used for scholarships.  (Form #53442)

XXI.E.7. To OGE, $580.00 cash donation from Papa Johns Pizza.  To be used for PBIS activities for students.  (Form #53460)

XXI.E.8. To SHS Band, $1,418.98 cash donation from Sumrall Band Booster Club.  To be used to purchase Megavox Speaker and Transmitter.  (Form #53436)

XXI.E.9. To OGMS Future Business Leaders of America, $250.00 cash donation from Taquiera Jalisco LLC.  To be used for National Leadership Conference expenses.  (Form #53548)

XXI.E.10. To LHS Misty Michalek Journalism Class/Speech/Debate, $1,000.00 cash donation from Lamar Co. Education Foundation.  To be used for camcorder, digital camera, photo printer and supplies.  (Form #53584)

XXI.E.11. To Taryn Holzinger, $1,500.00 cash donation from Lamar Co. Education Foundation.  To be used for English class supplies and books.  (Form #53586)

XXI.F. Fixed Assets Disposal

XXI.G. State Inventory Disposal

XXI.H. Special Requests

XXI.H.1. Permission for PLE to destroy old records from 2019-2020 and prior.

XXI.H.2. Permission for PUE to outsource 2025-2026 pictures to Goodwin Imaging.

XXI.H.3. Permission for PUE to outsource 2025-2026 yearbook to Goodwin Imaging

XXI.H.4. Permission for Longleaf to destroy old records from 2018-2019 and prior.

XXI.H.5. Permission for Baxterville to outsource 2025-2026 pictures to C Studio.

XXI.H.6. Permission for Baxterville to outsource 2025-2026 yearbook to C Studio.

XXI.H.7. Permission for OGHS to outsource 2025-2026 photography to C Studios and yearbooks to Varsity Yearbook.

XXI.H.8. Permission for Baxterville to destroy old records from 2010-2011 and prior.

XXI.H.9. Permission for SES to outsource 2025-2026 yearbook to Jostens.

XXI.H.10. Permission for SES to outsource 2025-2026 pictures to C Studio

XXI.H.11. Permission for Technology to destroy old records from 2016-2017 through 2018-2019 school years.

XXI.H.12. Permission for OGMS to outsource 2025-2026 pictures to C Studio.

XXI.H.13. Permission for Bellevue to destroy old records from 2016 through 2020.

XXI.H.14. Permission for Public Safety to retire 2017 Ford Taurus VIN #1FAHP2MKXHG130107

XXI.H.15. Bellevue requests permission to outsource 2025-2026 pictures to C Studio.

XXI.H.16. Bellevue requests permission to outsource 2025-2026 yearbook to C Studio.

XXI.I. Introduction of Change to Policies:  JBC, JD, JBD, IHF

XXI.J. Approval of MOU between LCSD and Mississippi Action for Progress, Inc. for Head Start services.

XXI.K. Introduction of 25-26 Employee Handbook

XXI.L. Introduction of 25-26 Student/Parent Handbook

XXI.M. Monthly School Improvement Plans

XXII. Other

XXII.A. Transfer - Sandford Hampton from Assistant Principal to Principal replacing Matt Thomas effective July 1, 2025.  (Form #53115)

XXIII. Consider Executive Session

XXIII.A. Personnel Matters

XXIII.A.1. Request for Release from 25-26 Contract - Resign - Jennifer Taylor as Teacher at OGMS effective June 30, 2025.

XXIII.A.2. Request for Release from 25-26 Contract - Resign - Jalesa Hobson as Teacher/Head 7th & 8th grade Girls Basketball Coach at OGMS effective June 30 2025.

XXIII.A.3. Request for Release from 25-26 Contract - Resign - Haley Ladner as Librarian at OGE effective June 30, 2025.

XXIII.A.4. Request for Release from 25-26 Contract - Resign - Mandi Dickens as Music Teacher at OGE effective June 30, 2025.

XXIII.A.5. Request for Release from 25-26 Contract - Resign - Linda Hulsey as Teacher at LHS effective end of 2024-2025 school year.

XXIII.A.6. Request for Release from 25-26 Contract - Resign - Cynthia Torian as Teacher at OGE effective June 30, 2025.

XXIII.A.7. Request for Release from 25-26 Contract - Resign - Harley Tomlin as Teacher/Assistant Jr. High Football Coach at LHS effective end of 2024-2025 school year.

XXIII.A.8. Request for Release from 2025-2026 Contract - Resign - Jessica Roney as Teacher at PLE effective end of 2024-2025.

XXIII.A.9. Request for Release from 25-26 Contract - Resign - Alexis Harper as Teacher at OGE effective end of 2024-2025 school year.

XXIII.B. Legal Matters

XXIII.B.1. Discussion regarding land purchases

XXIV. Enter Executive Session

XXV. Exit Executive Session

XXVI. Recess