Tonya Bates

The board meeting agenda included several key items such as a presentation by Liberty Insurance, the approval of various operational agreements including the AMR agreement, the Nextech agreement, and the Mississippi Action for Progress agreement. The board reviewed 2026-2027 wellness plans, handled fixed asset disposals, addressed board attorney contract renewal, and reviewed oil and gas bids. Personnel recommendations were discussed for ESY 2026 and 2026-2027 new employees. Additionally, the board considered hunting lease bids, financial matters including the docket of claims, financial reports, and banking information updates, and concluded with a Superintendent's report.

The board discussed a variety of agenda items including the approval of resignations, student transfers, and out-of-state travel requests. Key fiscal and operational items included the review of the 16th section appraisal and timber bids, a policy review, a medical memorandum of agreement, and the establishment of salary scales for the upcoming academic year. Employment recommendations for new hires and certified/classified staff for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 terms were reviewed, alongside the approval of hunting lease bids and financial matters such as the docket of claims, financial reports, and depository bids.

The board meeting agenda included various consent items such as fixed assets disposal, student transfers, staff resignations, voided contracts, and several agreements regarding mental health services, special education, and equipment contracts. Additional topics addressed were the teacher and assistant salary scale updates, employment recommendations for ESY 2026 and 2026-2027 certified staff, financial matters including the docket of claims, depository bids, and fund transfers, and a public hearing regarding ad valorem advertisement.

The board convened a special meeting to receive a report from the Mississippi School Boards Association regarding candidates who have applied for the superintendent position. The meeting also included an executive session.

The meeting was convened to conduct an executive session for the purpose of interviewing a superintendent candidate, followed by action resulting from that session.