School Board of Trustees Agenda
The Board of Trustees meets the third Tuesday of each month, 5:00 pm, at the DuKate Building (Annex), 1445 Father Ryan Avenue.
The Board agenda is posted online the Friday preceding the regularly scheduled Board meeting.

Biloxi Schools now uses a software program, BoardBook, to construct the agenda for online viewing.
To view the agenda, please click on the link below.


School Board Meeting Agenda





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April 17, 2007, 5:00 p.m., DuKate Building (Annex)
    (Posted April 10, 2007, 3:12 p.m.)

Call to Order
Approval of Agenda
Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Minutes   
Superintendent’s Report       

     Recognition, District Parent of the Year
     Student Report, Biloxi High School
    
Architect’s Report
     Restructuring Biloxi Junior High School Instructional Day
    
Food Service Vendor, Contract
     Board Books Demonstration
     Calendar Issue, 2007-2008
     Student Residential Placement
Consent Agenda Items
    
Board Action Items
    
Single Source Purchases
     State Contract Purchases
     Informal Bid Purchases
     Formal Bid Purchases
     Facility Requests
     Financial Statement
     Payrolls and Transfers
     Claim Docket
     Donations
     Grants
     Field Trip Requests
     Student Tuition/Transfer Requests
     Classified Personnel Matters
     Certified Personnel Matters
     Cooperative Agreement, Head Start Program
     Miscellaneous Salary Issues
     Summer Workers, Office of Machine Repair and Maintenance
     Work Schedule, 2007-2008
     Student Residential Placements
Teacher Salary Schedule, 2007-2008

Summer School, Grades 7-12, 2007
Policies  
    
First Reading
     (1) Purchasing Limits for Open Market Purchases, Informal Bids, and Formal Bids
     (2) Student Handbooks, 2007-2008
     (3) Citizen comments related to these policies
     Second Reading, none
Citizen Comments
Student Matters
Executive Session- Litigation, Student Matters, Personnel Matters
Adjourn

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March 13, 2007, 5:00 p.m., DuKate Building (Annex)
    (Posted March 9, 2007, 3:42 p.m., revised March 12, 4:44 p.m.)

Call to Order
Approval of Agenda
Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Minutes   
Superintendent’s Report       

     Kiwanis Club Donation
    
Architect’s Report
     School Uniform Survey
    
Grade 9 Request, Term 4 Exam Exemption

     FEMA Lease
     Change in "Citizen's Comments"
Consent Agenda Items
    
Board Action Items
    
Single Source Purchases
     State Contract Purchases
     Informal Bid Purchases
     Formal Bid Purchases
     Facility Requests
     Financial Statement
     Payrolls and Transfers
     Claim Docket
     Donations
     Grants
     Field Trip Requests
     Student Tuition/Transfer Requests
     Classified Personnel Matters
     Certified Personnel Matters
     Interlocal Governmental Cooperation Agreement with Harrison County
     Internet Service to School Board
     Change Directive #2, Nichols Elementary School
     Change Order #3, Nichols Elementary School
     Change Order #3, Gorenflo Elementary School
FEMA Lease Renewals

Advertise for School Security Officer
Job Descriptions
Policies  
    
First Reading, none
     Second Reading, none
Citizen Comments
Student Matters
Executive Session- Litigation, Student Matters, Personnel Matters
Adjourn

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February 13, 2007, 5:00 p.m., DuKate Building (Annex)
    (Posted February 9, 2007, 3:17 p.m.)

A brief reception for the Board will be held at 4:30
in conjunction with National School Board Week
.
The public is invited to honor Board members.

Call to Order
Approval of Agenda
Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Minutes   
Superintendent’s Report       

    
Architect’s Report
     Insurance Update
    
Head Start Update

     Biloxi Junior High School After-School Tutorial Program
     Recognition of New Board Certified Teachers
     FEMA Leases Update
     Athletic Director's Update
    
Paperless Board Meeting

     School Board Recognition Week
Consent Agenda Items
    
Board Action Items
    
Single Source Purchases
     State Contract Purchases
     Informal Bid Purchases
     Formal Bid Purchases
     Facility Requests
     Financial Statement
     Payrolls and Transfers
     Claim Docket
     Donations
     Grants
     Field Trip Requests
     Student Tuition/Transfer Requests
     Classified Personnel Matters
     Certified Personnel Matters
     E-Rate Agreement
Citizens' Comments
Policies  
    
Second Reading
          Program of Studies, 2007-2008
          Cheerleader/Mascot and Dance Applications/Selection
Student Matters
Executive Session- Litigation, Student Matters, Personnel Matters
Adjourn


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January 30, 2007, 5:00 p.m., DuKate Building (Annex)
    (Posted January 20, 2007, 3:34 p.m.)

Policies
     First Reading:
          Program of Studies, 2007-2008
          Cheerleader & Dance Application and Procedures
Personnel Matters   

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January 16, 2007, 5:00 p.m., DuKate Building (Annex)
    (Posted January 15, 2007, 11:43 a.m.)

Personnel Matter   

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January 9, 2007, 5:00 p.m., DuKate Building (Annex)
    (Posted January 6, 2007, 3:21 p.m.)

Call to Order
Approval of Agenda
Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Minutes   
Superintendent’s Report       
     Biloxi First Grant Awards, Recognition
    
Architect’s Report
     Promethean Board, Demonstration
    
Called Board Meeting, Tuesday, January 30, 5:00 p.m.

     National Blue Ribbon School Nominee, Biloxi High School
     Three Mil Note Update
Consent Agenda Items
    
Board Action Items
    
Single Source Purchases
     State Contract Purchases
     Informal Bid Purchases
     Formal Bid Purchases
     Facility Requests
     Financial Statement
     Payrolls and Transfers
     Claim Docket
     Donations
     Grants
     Field Trip Requests
     Student Tuition/Transfer Requests
     Classified Personnel Matters
     Certified Personnel Matters
     New Hope Contract Extension, Behavior Specialist
     Change Order #2, Gorenflo and Nichols Elementary Schools
Regularly Scheduled Board Meetings, School Year 2007-2008
School District Calendar, School Year 2007-2008
Letter of Authorization, Mississippi Department of Public Safety, District Security Officer
Policies  
Citizen Comments
Student Matters
Executive Session- Litigation, Student Matters, Personnel Matters
Adjourn


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December 12, 2006, 5:00 p.m., DuKate Building (Annex)
    (Posted December 9, 2006, 5:44 p.m.)

Call to Order
Approval of Agenda
Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Minutes   
Superintendent’s Report       
     Director of Security, Introduction
     Biloxi High School Student Update
    
Architect’s Report
     Biloxi High School AFJROTC, Recognition
    
Teacher of the Year, Recognition

     Program of Studies, 2007-08
     Intel Technology Grant
     Hands On Tutorial Program, Nichols Elementary School
     Late Bus, Biloxi Junior High School
     Insurance Reappraisal Service
     Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
Consent Agenda Items
    
Board Action Items
    
Single Source Purchases
     State Contract Purchases
     Informal Bid Purchases
     Formal Bid Purchases
     Facility Requests
     Financial Statement
     Payrolls and Transfers
     Claim Docket
     Donations
     Grants
     Field Trip Requests
     Student Tuition/Transfer Requests
     Classified Personnel Matters
     Certified Personnel Matters
     Contract Renewal, AFJROTC MS-781
Insurance Adjustor, Unsettled Claims

Construction, Tennis Courts
Sun Life Insurance
Policies  
    
Second Reading
          Handbook, Grades 7-12, Exemptions and Examinations, grades 10-12
          GAHB, Staff Political Activities
          EB, Building and Grounds Management/Community Use of School Facilities/Regulations/Applications and Charges
          GAEA, Harassment/Staff Protection/Harassment/Abuse/Assault, All Employees
          JPBA, New Policy, Harassment
Citizen Comments
Student Matters
Executive Session- Litigation, Student Matters, Personnel Matters
Adjourn


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November 14, 2006, 5:00 p.m., DuKate Building (Annex)
    (Posted November 9, 2006, 2:58 p.m.)

Please note that "Citizen Comments" has been moved on the agenda.

Call to Order
Approval of Agenda
Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Minutes   
Superintendent’s Report       
    
Architect’s Report
     City of Biloxi Housing Update
    
Keesler Air Force Base Housing Update
     Donation for Sight Impaired Students, Rotary and Lions Clubs
     Chevron Learning for Energy Program
     Horizon's One Source Services
     Med Analysis Report
     Howard II Property Encroachment
Consent Agenda Items
    
Board Action Items
    
Single Source Purchases
     State Contract Purchases
     Informal Bid Purchases
     Formal Bid Purchases
     Facility Requests
     Financial Statement
     Payrolls and Transfers
     Claim Docket
     Donations
     Field Trip Requests
     Student Tuition/Transfer Requests
     Classified Personnel Matters
     Certified Personnel Matters
     Cooperative Agreement, Mill Creek
Resolution of Intent to Refinance MAEP Bonds, 1998 Issue
Adoption of District Strategic Plan
Lease Revision, Moore Community House
Policies  
     First Reading
          Handbook, Grades 7-12, Exemptions and Examinations, grades 10-12
          GAHB, Staff Political Activities
          EB, Building and Grounds Management/Community Use of School Facilities/Regulations/Applications and Charges
          GAEA, Harassment/Staff Protection/Harassment/Abuse/Assault, All Employees
          JPBA, New Policy, Harassment
     Second Reading
          DFC, Federal Financial Assistance Programs
          GARI, Leave policy
Citizen Comments
Student Matters
Executive Session- Litigation, Student Matters, Personnel Matters
Adjourn


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October 10, 2006, 5:00 p.m., DuKate Building (Annex)
    (Posted October 6, 2006, 8:04 a.m.)

Call to Order
Approval of Agenda
Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
Citizen Comments
Approval of Minutes   
Superintendent’s Report       
    
Architect’s Report
     Student Presentation, The Storm
    
Insurance Update
     Breakfast in the Classroom
     Biloxi First Annual Roast
     Attorney General Opinion, Surplus School Property Lease
     Coalition for Children and Public Education, Regional Meeting
     Educable Child Placement
     Mental Health Grant, Project Resilience
     Athletic Program Update
Consent Agenda Items
    
Board action items
    
Single source purchases
     State contract purchases
     Informal bid purchases
     Formal bid purchases
     Facility requests
     Financial statement
     Payrolls and transfers
     Claim docket
     Donations
     Field trip requests
     Student tuition/transfer requests
     Classified personnel matters
     Certified personnel matters
     Project Read consultation
     Agreements of Affiliation
     Transition Agreement with Gulf Coast Community Action Agency, Head Start Program
     Change Order #2, Nichols and Change Order #2, Gorenflo
     Test Security Plan, 2006-07
Student Tuition
Final Budget, 2005-06
21st Century Grant Application
Highly Qualified Teacher Plan
Policies  
    
First Reading
          DFC, Federal Financial Assistance Programs
          GARI, Leave policy
Student Matters
Executive Session- Litigation, Student Matters, Personnel Matters
Adjourn


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September 12, 2006, 5:00 p.m., DuKate Building (Annex)
    (Posted September 8, 2006, 2:52 p.m.)

Call to Order
Approval of Agenda
Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
Citizen Comments
Approval of Minutes   
Superintendent’s Report  
     
     Revenue Interruption Insurance
    
Architect’s Report
     Enrollment Report
     State Assessment Results and Accreditation Ratings
     Biloxi First Annual Roast
     Strategic Planning Mail-Out
Consent Agenda Items
     Board action items
     Single source purchases
     State contract purchases
     Informal bid purchases
     Formal bid purchases
     Facility requests
     Financial statement
     Payrolls and transfers
     Claim docket
     Donations
     Field trip requests
     Student tuition/transfer requests
     Classified personnel matters
     Certified personnel matters
     Miscellaneous pay issues
          Salary schedules
          Trip pay
          Maintenance correction
     Mississippi Centers for Autism and Related Developmental Disabilities, contract
     Superintendent’s Contract
Final Audit Report, 2003-2004
Clinic Health Services Proposal

Community Disaster Loan (CDL) Resolution
Leases: Boys & Girls Club, Head Start, Moore Community House
Security Officer
Policies  
     Second Reading
          Wellness Policy
          DJB, Petty Cash
Student Matters
Executive Session- Litigation, Student Matters, Personnel Matters
Adjourn


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August 8, 2006, 5:00 p.m., DuKate Building (Annex)
    (Posted August 5, 2006, 3:41 p.m.)

Call to Order
Approval of Agenda
Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
Citizen Comments
Approval of Minutes   
Superintendent’s Report       
    Introduction of Keesler Air Force Base Liaison
    Architects’ Report
   
Replacement Diploma
    Enrollment Report
    Legislative Agenda Survey (MSBA)
Consent Agenda Items
    Board action items
    Single source purchases
    State contract purchases
    Informal bid purchases
    Formal bid purchases
    Facility requests
    Financial statement
    Payrolls and transfers
    Claim docket
    Donations
    Field trip requests
    Student tuition/transfer requests
    Classified personnel matters
    Certified personnel matters
    Miscellaneous pay issues
    Final payment and close outs
    MGCCC affiliation agreement
    Organizational chart
Architect for Biloxi Junior High School Auditorium & Michel Fieldhouse Projects
Food Service Concessions, 2005-06
Adoption of Budget, 2006-2007
Kelly Temps’ Contract, 2006-2007
Med Analysis Proposal
Policies  
    First Reading
        Wellness Policy
        DJB (Petty Cash)
    Second Reading
        GARI (Family Medical Leave Act)
Student Matters
Executive Session- Litigation, Student Matters, Personnel Matters, Superintendent’s Evaluation
Adjourn

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July 11
, 2006, 4:00 p.m., DuKate Building (Annex)
    (Posted June 22, 2006, 12:25 p.m.)
    
   Public Budget Hearing

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July 11
, 2006, 5:00 p.m., DuKate Building (Annex)
    (Posted July 6, 2006, 3:22 p.m.)

Call to Order
Approval of Agenda
Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
Citizen Comments
Approval of Minutes
Superintendent’s Report
 
  Keesler Air Force Liaison
    Architects’ Reports
    Strategic Planning Update
    Revenue Interruption Insurance Update
    Diploma Replacement
    New Gifted and Talented Standards
    Moore Community House Request
    Head Start Request
 
Consent Agenda Items
    Board action items
    Single source purchases
    State contract purchases
    Informal bid purchases
    Formal bid purchases
    Hurricane purchases
    Facility requests
    Financial statement
    Payrolls and transfers
    Claim docket
    Donations
    Field trip requests
    Student tuition/transfer requests
    Classified personnel matters
    Certified personnel matters
    Change order #1, Gorenflo Elementary School
    Change order #1, Nichols Elementary School
   
Agreement for Non-Payment of Maintenance Funds/Tuition, Ocean Springs School District
    School Shelter Compensation

Custodial Contract, 2006-2007
Food Service Contract, 2006-200
Special Education Project Application, 2006-2007
Policies
    First Reading       (1) Policy GARI, Family Medical Leave Act
    Second Reading   (1) Center for New Opportunities (CNO) Student Handbook, 2006-07
                               (2) Administrative Placement of Students at CNO, JDEA (new)
                               (3) Reduction in Force, GBKA, GBMA, GBMC, GCNA
Student Matters
Executive Session
Adjourn

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June 13
, 2006, 5:00 p.m.
    (Posted June 9, 2006, 11:49 a.m.)

   Call to Order
   Approval of Agenda
   Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
   Citizen Comments
   Approval of Minutes
   Superintendent’s Report
       Architect’s Report
       Architects for 3 Mil Projects
   Consent Agenda Items
       Board action items
       Single source purchases
       State contract purchases
       Informal bid purchases
       Formal bid purchases
       Hurricane purchases
       Facility requests
       Financial statement
       Payrolls and transfers
       Claim docket
       Donations
       Field trip requests
       Student tuition/transfer requests
       Classified personnel matters
       Certified personnel matters
       Renew Board Attorney’s contract
       Title IX Officer
       Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Officer
       Title I Statement of Assurances
       Title IV Statement of Assurances
       Tuition Status, Children of Classified Employees, 2006-07
       Change Directive, Number 1, Nichols and Number 1, Gorenflo
       Change Directive, Number 3, Baseball Field
       Miscellaneous Pay Issues
   Athletic Trainer Services/Support Agreements
   Re-Schedule Public Budget Hearing
   Approve Salary Schedules and Pay Date Schedules, 2006-07
   Approve Spending Prior to Budget Adoption
   Hourly Rate for Athletic Event Workers and Ticket Prices for Athletic Events, 2006-07
   Policies
       First Reading       (1) Center for New Opportunities (CNO) Student Handbook, 2006-07
                                 (2) Administrative Placement, CNO, JDEA (new)
                                 (3) Reduction in Force, GBKA, GBMA, GBMC, GCNA
       Second Reading  (1) Zone Exception, JBCCA, AD
                                 (2) Elementary Student Handbooks, 2006-07
                                 (3) Secondary Student Handbooks, 2006-07
   Student Matters
   Executive Session
   Adjourn

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May 30, 2006, 5:00 p.m.
Board Work Session
Administration Building, 2nd Floor
    (Posted May 9, 2006, 8:34 am revised May 26, 5:28 am)
Note: No action is taken by the board at Work Sessions.

    Review Student Handbook Revisions, 2006-07
    Food Service Contract Concession, 2005-06, Chartwells
    Athletic Trainer Services
    Budget, 2006-07
    Executive Session, Personnel Matters

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May 9, 2006, 5:00 p.m., Annex
    (Posted May 6, 2006, 8:54 am)

Call to Order
    Approval of Agenda
    Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
    Citizen Comments
    Approval of Minutes
    Superintendent’s Report
         National Merit Finalists, Recognition
         Boys & Girls Club, Gorenflo Elementary School
         Center for New Opportunities, Compulsory School-Aged Students
         Workshop Date for Student Handbook Review and Budget Review
         Set Date for Public Budget Hearing
         Architects for 3 Mil Projects
         Architects Report: Nichols, Gorenflo, Baseball Field
         Financial Update and Addition 3 Mil Projects
         Revenue Interruption Claim
         Classrooms, North Bay Elementary School
    Consent Agenda Items
         Board Action Items
         Single Source Purchases
         State Contract Purchases
         Informal Bid Purchases
         Formal Bid Purchases
         Hurricane Purchases
         Use of Facility Requests
         Financial Statement
         Payrolls and Transfers
         Claim Docket
         Donations
         Field Trip Requests
         Student Tuition/Transfer Requests
         Classified Personnel Matters
         Certified Personnel Matters
         Funding Request for Technology Students of America, National Competition
         State Contract for Summer Feed Program
         Chartwell’s Summer Feed Contract
         E-Rate Consulting
         Clinical Contract, University of Southern Mississippi School of Nursing
         Memorandum of Understanding, Biloxi Housing Authority-Biloxi Community Development Corporation
         Change Directive, Number 2, Biloxi High School Baseball Stadium
         Project Read Training Stipends, Summer
    Athletic Trainer Services/Support Agreements
    Extended School Year Application
    FEMA Community Disaster Loan (CDL) Resolution
    Bank Depository Bids
    Policies
         First Reading- Attendance in Zone of Residence, Policies JBCCA and AD
                              Student Handbooks, 2006-07       
         Second Reading- None
    Student Matters
    Executive Session
    Adjourn

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April 18, 2006, 5:00 p.m., Annex
    (Posted April 8, 2006, 12:29 pm)
Note: The April meeting was moved to the third Tuesday, April 18,
because the second Tuesday is during Spring Holidays.

    Call to Order
    Approval of Agenda
   
Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
    Citizen Comments
    Approval of Minutes-
March 14
    Superintendent’s Report
         Biloxi High School & Biloxi Junior High School Student Report
         National Merit Finalists, Recognition
         School Crossing Guards, Recognition
         District Transportation Department, Recognition
         Biloxi First Named Grants
         Architect's Report: Nichols, Gorenflo, Baseball Field
         Random Drug Testing Update
         Beauvoir Elementary School Security Update
         District Information in City Annual Mailing
         Reduction In Force (RIF) Update
         UNICEF After-School Children's Help Fund, Update
         Classified Employee Repayment
         Financial Update
    Consent Agenda Items
         Board Action Items
         Single Source Purchases
         State Contract Purchases
         Informal Bid Purchases
         Formal Bid Purchases
         Hurricane Purchases
         Use of Facility Requests
         Financial Statement
         Payrolls and Transfers
         Claim Docket
         Donations
         Field Trip Requests
         Student Tuition/Transfer Requests
         Classified Personnel Matters
         Certified Personnel Matters
         Approval of FY 2007 Local Plan for Career Technology Center (Vo-Tech)
    We The People/National History Day Competition
    Summer School, Grades 9-12
    Rename Annex
    Preliminary Discussion of 3 Mil Note Fund
    Policies
         Second Reading- Policy DJD, Travel Expense Reimbursements
         Second Reading- Policy LDDB, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, Notification
    Student Matters
    Executive Session
    Adjourn


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March 14, 2006, 5:00 p.m., Annex
    (Posted March 9, 2006, 10:10 pm
)

    Call to Order
    Approval of Agenda
   
Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
    Citizen Comments
    Approval of Minutes-
February 14
    Election of Board Officers
    Superintendent’s Report
         Revenue Interruption Insurance
         The Children's Health Fund
         Preliminary Audit Report, School Year 2003-2004
         Summer School, K-6, 7-8 and 9-12
         Mississippi Data Collection Guidelines
         Exeter Academy Scholarship Awards
    Consent Agenda Items
         Board Action Items
         Single Source Purchases
         State Contract Purchases
         Informal Bid Purchases
         Formal Bid Purchases
         Hurricane Purchases
         Use of Facility Requests
         Financial Statement
         Payrolls and Transfers
         Claim Docket
         Donations
         Field Trip Requests
         Student Tuition/Transfer Requests
         Classified Personnel Matters
         Certified Personnel Matters
         Final Paymentand Close Out, Child Care Facility, Starks Contracting, Co.
    Tax Anticipation Note and Community Disaster Loan
    Policies
         First Reading- Policy DJD, Travel Expense Reimbursements
         First Reading- Policy LDDB, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, Notification
    Student Matters
    Executive Session
    Adjourn

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February 14, 2006, 5:00 p.m., Annex
    (Posted February 9, 2006 10:21 pm
)
Note:  Reception at 4:30 to honor Board members during National School Board Week

    Call to Order
    Approval of Agenda
   
Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
    Citizen Comments
    Approval of Minutes- January 10
    Superintendent’s Report
         Recognition of Board Certified Teachers
         Community Housing Update, KAFB and City of Biloxi
         Property Insurance Renewal
         Insurance/FEMA Update
         Katrina Restart and Displaced Student Funds
         Tax Anticipation Note
         Student Enrollment Update
         CDBG Funding: After School Programs, GED Program at CNO, and K-8 Summer School
         Grade 9, Term 4 Test Exemptions Request
         Construction Update
            Baseball Field
            Batting Facility
            Nichols & Gorenflo Elementary Schools
         No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Update
         Program of Studies, 2006-2007
         School Calendar, 2006-2007
         District Recognition by Standard & Poors
    Consent Agenda Items
         Board Action Items
         Single Source Purchases
         State Contract Purchases
         Informal Bid Purchases
         Formal Bid Purchases
         Hurricane Purchases
         Use of Facility Requests
         Financial Statement
         Payrolls and Transfers
         Claim Docket
         Donations
         Field Trip Requests
         Student Tuition/Transfer Requests
         Classified Personnel Matters
         Certified Personnel Matters
         Final Payment, Nichols & Gorenflo Abatement
         Change Order, BHS Baseball Facility
         E-Rate Funding Commitment, 2006
    Head Start Agreement, 2005-2006
    Tuition 2006-2007, Displaced Students
    Policies
        
Second Reading- Policy JGJ, Cellular Phones and Pagers, Student
    Student Matters
    Executive Session
    Adjourn


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January 10, 2006, 5:00 p.m., Annex
    (Posted January 6, 2006 5:50 pm; revised January 9, 12:31 pm
)

    Call to Order
    Approval of Agenda
   
Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
    Citizen Comments
    Approval of Minutes- December 13 and December 20
    Superintendent’s Report
         Damage and Repair Update
         Insurance Update
         Biloxi First Name Grant Recognition
         Strategic Plan Update
         Construction Update
         LOMAR – FEMA Update
    Consent Agenda Items
         Board action items
         Single source purchases
         State contract purchases
         Informal bid purchases
         Formal bid purchases
         Hurricane purchases
         Use of facility requests
         Financial Statement
         Payrolls and transfers
         Claim Docket
         Donations
         Field trip requests
         Student tuition/transfer requests
         Classified personnel matters
         Certified personnel matters
    Student Tuition, 2006-07
    Elementary Attendance Zones
    Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note
    Policies
         First Reading- Policy JGJ, Cellular phones and pagers, student
         Second Reading- Policies DJE and DJEA
    Student Matters
    Executive Session
    Adjourn


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December 20, 2005, 3:00 p.m., Annex
    (Posted December 14, 2:55 pm
)

    Call to Order
    Approval of Agenda
    Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
    Bid Opening for Gorenflo and Nichols
    Review Dental Health Services for Schools
    Pending Litigation and Legal Matters
    Adjournment

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December 13, 2005
    (Posted December 11, 10:58 am
)

    Call to Order
    Approval of Agenda
    Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
    Citizen Comments
    Approval of Minutes
    Superintendent’s Report
         Athletic Update
         Strategic Planning Update
         Construction Audit Report
         FEMA Contract Update
         Nichols Flood Insurance
         Three Year Estimated Fiscal Impact of Hurricane Katrina
         Summer School Update, K-8, 2006
         Junior High School (7-9) Curriculum Changes
         Construction Update
    Consent Agenda
         Board-action items
         Single-source items
         State contract purchases
         Informal bid purchases
         Formal bid purchase
         Hurricane purchases
         Use of facility requests
         Financial statement
         Payrolls and transfers
         Claim docket
         Donations
         Field trip requests
         Student tuition/transfer requests
         Classified personnel
         Certified personnel
         FEMA Representative, Shane Switzer
         FEMA Lease(s)
         Test Security Plan
   
Pay issues, administrative leave for some non-certified personnel
   Release of Funds Resolution
   SERV Grant Approval
   Policies
         First reading: policies DJE and DJEA
         Second reading: policy GAMI
    Student Matters
    Executive Session- Pending Litigation and Personnel Matters
    Adjournment


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November 8, 2005
    (Posted November 2, 1:45 pm
)
    The meeting will be conducted at the Annex.


    Call to Order
    Approval of Agenda
    Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
    Citizen Comments
    Approval of Minutes
    Superintendent’s Report
         Construction Update
         Presentation of Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Plaques
         Phillips Exeter Academy Report
         Enrollment Report
    Consent Agenda
         Board-action items
         Single-source items
         State contract purchases
         Informal bid purchases
         Formal bid purchase
         Hurricane purchases
         Use of facility requests
         Financial statement
         Payrolls and transfers
         Claim docket
         Donations
         Field trip requests
         Student tuition/transfer requests
         Classified personnel
         Certified personnel
         Organizational Chart
    
Policies
         First reading: policy GAMI
    Employee Insurance Program, Calendar Year 2006
    Emerging Language Learner (ELL) Grant
    School Emergency Response to Violence (SERV) Grant
    E-Rate, Post-Katrina
    Construction Audit, R. W. Block Report
    Property Lease with FEMA
    Student Matters
    Adjournment


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October 11, 2005
    (Posted October 6, 5:20 pm
, revised October 11, 9:35 am)
District Administrative offices, not the Annex, beginning at 5:00 p.m.

    Call to Order
    Approval of Agenda
    Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
    Citizen Comments
    Approval of Minutes
    Superintendent’s Report
         Construction Update: Child Care Classroom & Baseball Facilities
         MSBA 2006 Legislative Session Survey
         Accreditation Report
         Classified, Non-Exempt Advance for September 19, 20, and 23
    Consent Agenda
         Board-action items
         Single-source items
         State contract purchases
         Informal bid purchases
         Formal bid purchase
         Hurricane purchases
         Use of facility requests
         Financial statements, August/September
         Payrolls and transfers
         Claim docket
         Donations
         Field trip requests
         Student tuition/transfer requests
         Classified personnel
         Certified personnel
         Miscellaneous salary issues
    
Policies
         Second Reading, policy JRAC
    Tuition Refund, 2005-2006
    School Calendar Proposal
    Approval of Payment Close Out, Nichols and Gorenflo
    Student Matters
    Personnel Matters
    Adjournment


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September 29, 2005, 9:00 am

 
    (posted September 28, 5:03 pm, revised September 29, 8:35 am)
District Administrative offices, not the Annex, beginning at 9:00 am.

    Call to Order
    Approval of Agenda
    Approval of Minutes
    Superintendent’s Report
         Re-Opening of Schools, Update
         Update on damages
         FEMA lease (temporary housing) status
         Bus Lease
    Designation of FEMA applicant agent for district
    Contracts for Nichols and Gorenflo, removal of damaged/loose items
    After-school child care, Boys & Girls Club and YMCA
    Miscellaneous Pay Issues, FEMA related
    School Calendar Discussion (Oct. 7, Jan. 2, Mar. 13 as make-up days)
    Classified and Certified personnel matters
    Adjourn

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September 13, 2005
    (Posted September 12, 7:02 am, revised 4:47 pm, revised September 13, 7:30 am)
Note: This month's meeting will be conducted at the District Administrative offices, not the Annex, beginning at 5:00 pm.

    Call to Order
    Approval of Agenda
    Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
    Citizen Comments
    Approval of Minutes
    Superintendent’s Report
         Hurricane Katrina Damage Report
         Athletic Program, Schedule Revision Due to Hurricane Katrina
    Consent Agenda Items
         Board-action items
         Single-source items
         State contract purchases
         Informal bid purchases
         Formal bid purchase
         Hurricane purchases
         Use of facility requests
         Payrolls and transfers
         Claim docket
         Donations
         Classified personnel
         Certified personnel
    
Policies JCAA and JRAC
    Schools Re-Opening
    Student Matters
    Adjournment


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September 8, 2005, 9:00 am

 
    (posted September 12, 6:45 am)

    Emergency Resolution
    Hurricane Katrina Personal Leave Resolution
    Damage Report

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August 9, 2005, 5:00 pm

 
    (posted August 5, 3:47 pm)

    Call to Order
    Approval of Agenda
    Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
    Citizen Comments
    Approval of Minutes
    Superintendent’s Report
         Chartwells' Spotlight on Success Student Talent Contest
         Mississippi Department of Education Award of Excellence
         School Based-Dental Program
         Howard II Property, Bobby Hensley, Biloxi Housing Authority
         Child Care Program
         Enrollment 2005-06 Report
         Boys & Girls Club Update
        Construction update
    Consent Agenda Items
         Board-action items
         Single-source items
         State contract purchases
         Informal bid purchases
         Formal bid purchase
         Use of facility requests
         Financial statement
         Payrolls and transfers
         Claim docket
         Field Trips
         Student tuition/transfer requests
         Classified personnel
         Certified personnel
         Statement of Assurances, Special Education
         Sports Medicine Agreements
         School-Based Dental Program
         Miscellaneous Salary Issues
         Declaration of Emergency, Biloxi Junior High School plumbing
    Yankee Stadium/Savarro Park Resolution
    Yankee Stadium/Savarro Park Quit Claim Deed
    Amended Budget, 2004-2005
    Budget, 2006-2006
    Bond Resolutions
    
Student Matters
    Executive Session, Pending Litigation
    Adjournment


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August 2, 2005, 5:00 pm

 
    (posted July 30, 9:56 pm, revised August 2, 7:27 am)

    Public School Budget Hearing, 2005-2006

Followed by a Called Board Meeting

   
Call to Order
    Approval of Agenda
    Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
    Approval of Minutes
    Superintendent’s Report
         Plumbing problem, Biloxi Junior High School
         Little League Baseball All-Stars
         Blue-Gray College Football Update
         Boys & Girls Club, After School Program, Update
    Rite Way, addition of Popp's Ferry Elementary
    Business Interruption Insurance
    Personnel Matters
    Adjournment
   

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July 12
, 2005, 5:00 pm
 
    (posted July 8, 11:50 am)

    Call to Order
    Approval of Agenda
    Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
    Citizen Comments
    Approval of Minutes
    Superintendent’s Report
         Construction update
         Howard II update
         Construction Audit Update
    Consent Agenda Items
         Board-action items
         Single-source items
         State contract purchases
         Informal bid purchases
         Formal bid purchase
         Use of facility requests
         Financial statement
         Payrolls and transfers
         Claim docket
         Donations
         Student tuition/transfer requests
         Classified personnel
         Certified personnel
         New Hope Center contract
    Blue-Gray College Football Game
    Budget, 2005-2006
   
Student Matters
    Adjournment


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July 5, 2005, 5:00 pm
 
    (posted July 2, 12:45 pm, revised July 5, 4:34 pm)

   
Call to Order
    Approval of Agenda
    Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
    Declaration of Emergency
    Federal Programs Statement of Assurances
    Field Trip Requests
    Gulf Coast Mental Health Day Treatment Contracts
    Cleaning services Proposal
    Personnel Matters
    Budget Timetable

    Budget Workshop
    Adjournment

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June 14, 2005, 5:00 pm
 
    (posted June 9, 9:50 am)

    Call to Order
    Approval of Agenda
    Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
    Citizen Comments
    Approval of Minutes
    Superintendent’s Report
         District recognitions
         Construction update
    Consent Agenda Items
         Board-action items
         Single-source items
         State contract purchases
         Informal bid purchases
         Formal bid purchase
         Use of facility requests
         Financial statement
         Payrolls and transfers
         Claim docket
         Donations
         Field trip requests
         Student tuition/transfer requests
         Classified personnel
         Certified personnel
         Athletic event fees
    Budget 2005 - 2006
    Refinancing of Bonds
    Policy and Procedures review
   
Student Matters
    Ratification of Board Attorney contract
    Adjournment


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June 4, 2005, 8:30 am,  Administration Building, East Conference Room, Second Floor
 
    (posted June 2, 3:53 pm, revised June 3, 2:23 pm)

    Call to Order
    Approval of Agenda
    Citizen Comments
    Declaration of Emergency
    Chartwell Contract, 2005-06
    Teacher Salary Schedule, 2005-06
    Personnel Matter
    Interviews for Board Attorney Position
(executive session)

    Adjournment

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May 24, 2005, 4:00 pm
 
    (posted May 20, 3:05 pm, revised May 24, 11:25 am)

    Call to Order
    Approval of Agenda
    Prayer
    Pledge of Allegiance
    Citizen Comments
    Custodial Contract
    Public Input
    Dual Enrollment Credit Articulation Agreement
    Bank Depositories
    Consent Agenda Items
         Board-action items
         Single-source items
         State contract purchases
         Informal bid purchases
         Donations
         Personnel matters
         Policy JBCD
         Reading sufficiency plan
    Student Handbooks 2005-2006
    Policy & Procedures 2005-2006
    Board Attorney Selection Process
    Adjournment


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May 10, 2005, 5:00 pm
 
    (posted May 6, 5:15 pm)

    Call to Order
    Approval of Agenda
    Prayer
    Pledge of Allegiance
    Citizen Comments
    Approval of Minutes
    Superintendent’s Report
         Recognize schools that made adequate yearly progress
         Staff recognition
         Called Meeting, May 24, review handbooks and policies/procedures
         Construction update
    Student Tuition, 2005-2006
    Custodial Services Contract
    Consent Agenda Items
         Board-action items
         Single-source items
         State contract purchases
         Informal bid purchases
         Formal bid purchase
         Use of facility requests
         Financial statement
         Payrolls and transfers
         Claim docket
         Field trip requests
         Classified personnel
         Certified personnel
         U.S.M. nursing agreement
       
 Personnel matter
         Summer feed program
         Physical exam reimbursement, bus driver
    Summer School, Budget and Personnel
    Summer Work Hours, District Administrative Building
   
Student Matters
    Adjournment


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     April 27, 2005, 5:00 pm
 
    (posted Apr. 19, 2:00 pm, revised Apr. 21, 8:00 am)

    Call to Order
    Approval of Agenda
    Citizen Comments
    Purchasing Matters
    Allied Health Class Request
    Workshop
        Student Tuition
    Resolution for Board Attorney
    Board Attorney Search
    Adjournment

    ****************************************
   
    April 12, 2005, 5:00 pm
    (posted Apr. 08, 5:15 pm)

    Call to Order
    Approval of Agenda
    Prayer
    Pledge of Allegiance
    Citizen Comments
    Approval of Minutes
    Superintendent’s Report
   
     Parent of the Year Nominees
   
     BJHS Request for Term IV Exam Exemptions, Grade 9
         Construction Update, Child Care Classrooms & Baseball Field
         Learning Institute Update
         Landscape Update
         Set Date/Time for Budget Work Session

    Vocational Education Local Plan

    Special Education Extended School Year Salary Narrative
    Public School Building Fund, Checking Account
    Chartwell Contract, 2005-2006
    Consent Agenda
           
Board-action purchases
            Single-source purchases
            State contract purchases
            Informal bid purchases
            Formal bid purchases
            Use of facility requests
            Financial statement
            Payrolls and transfers
            Claim docket
            Donations
            Field trip requests
            Student tuition/transfer requests
            Classified personnel matters
            Certified personnel matters
            Final Payment requests
    Special Counsel Agreement, Board Attorney
   
Student Matters
    Superintendent Evaluation
    Adjourn

    ****************************************   
   
 March 8, 2005, 5:00 pm
    (posted Mar 06, 5:10 pm)
    (revised, posted Mar 08, 10:27 am)

    Call to Order
    Approval of Agenda
    Prayer
    Pledge of Allegiance
    Citizen Comments
    Election of Officers
    Approval of Minutes
    Superintendent’s Report
   
     Recognize National Board Certified Teacher, Class of 2004
   
     Human Growth & Development Program
    District Test Security Plan

    Tuition 2005-2006