Kimberly Austin

The board meeting addressed various administrative and operational matters. Key topics included the award of a contract for sports bleachers at local high and middle schools, the renewal of insurance policies for the district, and the election of board officers. The construction manager provided reports on summer school building projects, including painting and HVAC repairs. Additionally, the superintendent discussed new state law changes regarding student attendance policies and performance requirements for extracurricular activities.

The board meeting included several administrative and financial items, such as the approval of a donation to Hancock High School, the hiring of an assistant principal for the 26-27 school year, and the acceptance of quotes for facility improvements, including a rollup door for the automotive shop and painting services for West Hancock Elementary School. The board also reviewed financial reports for the month, discussed policy updates, and handled appointments to the Planning Commission. Additionally, the district provided an update on the accountability model, highlighting changes to assessment criteria, the removal of US history from the model, and the implementation of higher cut scores for school and district ratings.

The board discussed and approved several items, including a quote for K8 math teacher professional development, personnel employment recommendations for the upcoming school year, and amendments to teacher salary schedules. Specific modifications were made to remove certain school entities from the personnel and salary related agenda items.

The board meeting focused on several key operational and academic updates, including construction projects such as security fencing at the high school and middle school and the procurement of a new chiller. Financial reports were reviewed, and potential land use for new animal pens was discussed. The board received updates on district enrollment growth, student attendance improvements, and disciplinary trends. Academic achievements were highlighted, including ACT performance and the upcoming expansion of extracurricular offerings like wrestling and flag football. Additionally, the district's bond issue progress and third-grade reading pass rates were reported, alongside recognitions for food service and administrative staff accomplishments.

This document outlines the Mississippi Exemplar Units and Lessons project, an initiative funded by the W. K. Kellogg Foundation. The project aims to develop and provide highly-effective instructional units and lessons for English Language Arts and Mathematics, aligned with the Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards (MS CCRS). The primary objectives are to improve student achievement, prepare students for college and careers, and equip educators with resources for effective implementation of the MS CCRS.