Lamar County School District Special Called Meeting
The board addressed several key agenda items, including the approval of various personnel actions regarding resignations, transfers, and new hires. Members approved the addition of a Student Services Coordinator position to the fiscal year salary scale for Sumrall High School. The board also formally awarded the bid for student Chromebooks to Milliard Tek LLC following a reverse auction process. Finally, the board approved modifications to several district policies, with specific emphasis on updates to the Board Powers and Duties policy.
Mar 10, 2026
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Lamar County School District Board of Education Regular Meeting
The board meeting addressed several administrative and operational agenda items, including the approval of the monthly financial report, accounts payable claims, and the 2027 Salary Scale. Key discussions involved the approval of memoranda of understanding with the Mississippi School of the Deaf and the Blind and Pearl River Community College, authorization to advertise for bids regarding sanitation services and playground improvements, and the extension of an agreement for substitute staffing services. The board also approved a school safety specialist supplement, the reconfiguration of Lumberton Schools, and funding for weapons detection systems. Additionally, the board passed a resolution authorizing the issuance of the 2026 General Obligation Bond, addressed various land manager matters including lease agreements, and approved personnel adjustments.
Jan 13, 2026·Board meeting
Lamar County School District Board Of Education Meeting
The meeting addressed several administrative and financial matters. Key discussions included the approval of the monthly financial report for December 2025. The Board approved advertising for construction of a new Oak Grove Middle School facility, a new Copier Contract, a new Janitorial Contract, renewing the District-Wide Lawn Maintenance Contract, and renewing the EAP Contract. Furthermore, the Board consented to file for ERATE funding, which included requests for network equipment and data connections for the new Purvis High School and Sumrall High School sites. Agreements were approved with the Dubard School for Language Disorders and The Children's Center for Communication and Development. The Board also authorized advertising a reverse auction for 2300 student Chromebooks. In legal matters, updates were provided on potential litigation and an ongoing lawsuit. The Board declined to release a teacher from her contract mid-year and took no action on another teacher finishing their contract without renewal. Recommendations for 2026-2027 Cabinet Administrators and Administration Staff were approved. The meeting concluded with setting the next regular meeting date. Additionally, the Board approved recommendations for pay-as-cut and lump sum timber sales.
