Thomas Adams

The meeting included discussion and approval of out-of-state travel requests for various schools, fees and fundraisers, sixteenth section lease payments, and several contracts related to technical services, software licensing, and law enforcement. The board also addressed sole-source purchases, grants, construction change orders, donations, disposal of fixed assets, athletic admission prices, creation of a booster club, and student transfers. Additionally, the agenda included a superintendent's update, consideration for executive session, personnel matters, old and new business, and discussion of a sole source purchase for intercom repairs.

The Dropout Prevention Plan for Madison County Schools focuses on addressing district and community concerns regarding students at risk of dropping out. It includes goals, objectives, initiatives, and procedures to help students meet Mississippi College and Career Readiness standards. Key areas of focus include identifying at-risk students through economic and academic indicators, implementing district-wide initiatives such as tutoring, career days, and parent engagement programs, and providing targeted support through literacy and math specialists. The plan aims to increase graduation rates, reduce absenteeism and discipline referrals, and enhance academic performance through personalized learning and community collaboration.

The meeting included recognitions for the MCHS Jaguars baseball team and Jordan Langworthy from GHS. The agenda covered 16th section bid openings, out-of-state travel requests, fees and fundraisers, sixteenth section matters, contracts, sole-source contracts, bids, construction projects, and policy updates. Discussions also included the dropout prevention and restructuring plan, the MCS Federal Procurement Manual, disposal of sold assets, student transfers, bus turnaround list, fall sports schedules, meal and admission prices, stale-dated accounts payable checks, and the revised MCS Facility Use Application. Additionally, the board acknowledged receipt of financial statements and claims dockets, received a superintendent's update, and considered an executive session for parent requests, legal counsel reports, and personnel issues.

The agenda included 16th section bid openings, out-of-state travel requests, fees and fundraisers, sixteenth section matters including lease assignments and rental adjustments, and various contracts for technical and professional services. The board also considered approvals for teachers in the Mississippi College Dyslexia M.Ed. Program, disposal of surplus band equipment and fixed assets, student transfers, and the start of a Ridgeland HS Choir Booster Club. Further discussion involved the 2025-26 Staff and Student Handbooks, advertising for paint and materials, accepting bids through GovDeals, and construction approvals. The agenda also covered transportation, financial statements, the 2025-26 budget, superintendent's updates, school improvement reports, and consideration for an executive session regarding parent and employee requests, prospective litigation, and personnel issues.

The Dropout Prevention Plan for Madison County Schools for the school year 2024-2025 focuses on addressing district and community concerns for students at-risk of dropping out of school. The plan includes goals, objectives, initiatives, and procedures to help students meet or exceed Mississippi College and Career Readiness standards. Key areas of focus include identifying at-risk students through indicators such as promotions in early grades, subject area test passage rates, attendance, and performance in core subjects. The plan aims to increase the graduation rate, reduce the dropout rate, and reduce the truancy rate through various initiatives, strategies, and community collaborations.