Gulfport Public School District public meetings in 2020

Gulfport School District

The Gulfport School District Board will consider a consent agenda that includes ratifying monthly claims dockets totaling $2,669,644.26, approving a new claims docket of $751,211.60, and authorizing multiple equipment purchases for Gulfport High School CTE programs. The board will also recognize teachers of the year and receive a Chamber of Commerce teacher grant awards presentation. All action items are expected to be voted on in one motion unless any board member requests separate consideration.

• Ratify claims docket of $2,669,644.26 and approve claims docket of $751,211.60
• Purchase 3 Hovercam Pilot X teacher podiums for $9,075 for GHS CTE
• Purchase 21 Microsoft Surface Pro tablets for $33,611.46 for GHS CTE
• Purchase 1 Sharp Aquos interactive display for $5,800 for GHS CTE
• Renew Follett Destiny management agreement for $14,770.17 and Harris Solutions maintenance agreement

Gulfport School District

The Gulfport School District Board is meeting to approve a consent agenda that includes monthly claims dockets totaling over $1.2 million, purchases for technology and facility repairs, and acceptance of a grant award. A presentation will be made on the Car Tag Fund Grant, which has awarded $45,340 in grants from $54,612 collected.

• Car Tag Fund Grant: $500 for 'Now I'm Reading!' books at Bayou View Elementary
• Quotes for 9 HP ProDesk computers ($7,326) for Special Services, funded by IDEA Part B
• Fence repair at GHS soccer field ($9,705) from Can't Be Beat Fence Co.
• Water heater replacement at 28th Street Elementary ($16,092) from Coburn's Supply
• Monthly claims docket for board meeting: $918,156 (claim numbers 465220-465621)

Gulfport School District

The board will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of monthly claims dockets totaling over $1 million, several technology purchases for virtual learning, and ratification of previous minutes and band equipment repairs. A presentation of car tag grants totaling $4,435 is also on the agenda.

• Approval of $628,400.95 claims docket for board meeting
• Purchase of SonicWall NSA 9250 security appliance for $30,971 from district funds
• Purchase of FileWave site license for $27,460 from district funds
• Purchase of 5 Microsoft Surface Pro Tablets for $7,586.50 using Title I funds
• Purchase of 10 HP ProBook 450 laptops for $9,510 using Title I funds

The board approved the Final Amended Budget for FY20 and the 2021-2022 Flexible School Calendar. Multiple technology purchases, personnel recommendations, and grant acceptances were approved via consent agenda. Travel and registration fees for three board members to attend the NSBA Conference were also authorized.

• Approved Final Amended Budget FY20
• Approved 2021-2022 Flexible School Calendar
• Approved purchase of 5 Microsoft Surface Pro Tablets for Pre-K Program
• Approved purchase of 10 HP ProBook 450 Laptops for AAE
• Approved SonicWall NSA 9250 Security Appliance and FileWave Site License
• Approved NSBA Conference travel and registration fees for Jones, Norris, and Weatherly
• Approved District Test Security Plan 2020-2021
• Ratified Hurricane Makeup Day

Gulfport School District

The Gulfport School District board will consider multiple consent items, including approval of monthly claims totaling over $2 million and several technology purchases. Notable proposed purchases include 30 Lenovo Chromebooks for $10,260, 75 Chromebooks for $25,650, 2 interactive panel systems for $7,889.88, and 40 Chromebook tablets for $15,760, all funded through budgeted or Title I funds. The board also will vote on student transfers, instructional materials, and ratification of prior claim payments.

• Proposed purchase of 30 Lenovo 14e Chromebooks for $10,260 from KIBS, for enhancing classroom instruction
• Proposed ratification of weekly claim dockets from July 31 to Aug 28 totaling $542,640.10
• Proposed approval of 75 Lenovo 14e Chromebooks for $25,650 for BVM, funded by Title I
• Proposed purchase of 2 Boxlight 75" Interactive Panel Systems for $7,889.88 from Troxell, funded by Title I
• Proposed purchase of 40 Lenovo 300e Chromebook Tablets for $15,760 from KIBS, funded by Title I

Gulfport School District

The Gulfport School District Board will meet August 3, 2020, to act on a consent agenda that includes approving monthly claims dockets totaling over $1 million. Key action items include purchases of 525 Chromebook devices (up to $173,775), 17 charging carts ($26,826), and 15 Hovercam teacher podium systems ($42,635), all funded by federal COVID-19 or Title I funds. The board will also hear insurance updates and public forum comments.

• Monthly Claims Docket to ratify $573,006.22 in pre-paid claims and approve $512,976.23 in new claims
• Purchase of 525 Chromebook devices for up to $173,775 using federal ESSER funding
• Purchase of 17 Earthwalk chromebook charging carts for $26,826 using ESSER funding
• Purchase of 15 Hovercam Pilot X teacher podium systems for $42,635 using Title I funds
• Student transfer and withdrawal agreement with Biloxi-Waveland School District

Gulfport School District

The Gulfport School District Board will meet on July 6, 2020, to consider routine business items, including approval of consent agenda items such as claims dockets totaling $1,003,037.63, student transfers, and technology purchases. The board will also recognize student achievements and hear announcements.

• Ratified claims docket of $336,474.74 and monthly claims docket of $666,562.89
• Quote to switch to CASE 21 assessment platform for $24,495 plus $5,000 professional development
• Football helmet recertification for 198 helmets at a total cost of $11,943.40
• Purchase of 32 Lenovo ThinkPad E14 laptops for $27,296 and 90 HP Chromebooks for $25,290
• Recognition of Gulfport High School's 2020 Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam for inventing an oyster cage flipper

Gulfport School District

The June 1, 2020 meeting includes a public hearing on the proposed original budget for July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, with adoption scheduled for July 6. The board will also vote on a consent agenda covering monthly claims dockets totaling $553,310.73, student transfer agreements with HANCO and JACO, and several technology and facilities purchases using E-Rate, Title I, and district funds.

• Public hearing on the FY 2020-2021 Original Budget (with adoption set for July 6)
• Monthly Claims Docket (ratified weekly payments of $192,755.29 and new claims of $360,555.44)
• Student Transfer & Withdrawal Agreements with HANCO and JACO
• Quotes for Aruba ClearPass VM Appliance ($45,019.25), iBoss Web Security Gateway ($17,436.00), Kami District Licenses ($10,000.00), and 5 Earthwalk Chromebook Charging Carts ($7,890.00)
• Quotes to refurbish gym floors at BVM, CM, GH PE Gym and Bert Jenkins Gym ($13,456.00)

Gulfport School District

The Gulfport School District board will consider a consent agenda that includes ratifying the purchase of 186 Kajeet distance learning bundles for $49,809.96 to provide internet hotspots to students without home access. Other consent items cover approvals of monthly claims dockets totaling over $1.84 million, student transfer agreements with neighboring districts, STEM grant purchases for 3-D printers and robotics modules, and renewals for a messaging system and point-of-sale software. The meeting also includes a COVID-19 update and procedural items.

• Ratify purchase of 186 Kajeet distance learning bundles ($49,809.96) for student internet hotspots using Title I and Title IV funds
• Approve monthly claims docket of $288,121.70 and ratify previously paid docket of $1,555,099.88
• Purchase three Afinia H400 3-D printer bundles ($8,994) and KidSpark robotics/engineering modules ($49,974) using $60,000 K-8 STEM Initiative Grant
• Approve 2020-2021 student transfer and withdrawal agreements with six neighboring school districts
• Renew Freedom Café point-of-sale and office software for child nutrition at $5,762.60

Gulfport School District

The Gulfport School District Board will consider a consent agenda that includes ratifying $868,639 in weekly claims already paid and approving $391,771 in new claims. It will also vote on purchasing 126 HP laptops for $92,988 using Title I funds to support remote instruction, along with several other procurement items and software renewals.

• Ratify $868,639 in weekly pre-paid claims and approve $391,771 in new monthly claims
• Purchase 66 HP ProBook 455R laptops for $48,708 and 60 HP ProBook 455R laptops for $44,280 from KIBS
• Buy choir risers for Gulfport High School from Wenger for $13,985, funded through activity funds and booster payments
• Renew Blackboard web hosting services for $22,999.93 and PowerSchool student information system for $27,709.80
• Approve advertisement for bids on STEM equipment using a $60,000 Mississippi K-8 STEM Initiative Grant

The board approved a resolution regarding the COVID-19 emergency situation and a learning at home plan. Other actions included approving the 2020-2021 certified employees' salary schedule and purchasing 126 HP ProBook laptops. The board also approved several personnel recommendations for the 2020-2021 school year.

• Ratified Resolution - COVID 19 Emergency Situation
• Approved 2020-2021 Certified Employees' Salary Schedule
• Approved purchase of 66 HP ProBook 455R Laptops for BVM
• Approved purchase of 60 HP ProBook 455R Laptops for CM
• Approved renewal of Blackboard Web Hosting Services and PowerSchool/Chalkable
• Approved 2020-2021 GHS 9th Grade Principal recommendation
• Approved 2020-2021 GSD Assistant Band Director recommendation
• Approved 2020-2021 Music Teacher recommendation for WE

Gulfport School District

The Gulfport School District Board will vote on a consent agenda including a monthly claims docket of $3,090,730.34, student transfers, and multiple student travel requests. The meeting also includes military family awards and board reorganization.

• Monthly claims docket totaling $3,090,730.34 (ratified $309,717.22 plus new $3,090,730.34)
• Student travel: GHS MCJROTC to Slidell, LA for drill competition on Mar 21, 2020
• Student travel: GHS Track to Mobile, AL for Meet of Champions on Mar 26, 2020
• Student travel: BVE 3rd Grade to Gulf Coast Exploreum in Mobile, AL on Mar 31, 2020
• Student travel: CM 7th & 8th Grade to Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C. in Jan 2021

Gulfport School District

The board will vote on approval of monthly claims dockets totaling over $3.3 million, including ratified weekly claims and a new claims docket. They will also consider student transfers, car tag grants, and numerous student travel requests for field trips and competitions. The meeting opens with recognitions including Parent of the Year awards and a proclamation.

• Monthly claims dockets totaling $617,330.12 (ratified) and $2,737,874.47 (new)
• Car tag grants: $250 to Alyssa Hill (Bayou View Elementary) and $500 to Crystal Wade (ESL Department)
• Student travel: GHS MCJROTC to Anniston, AL; BVE 5th grade to Biloxi; GHS Environmental Science to Ocean Springs; GHS Robotics to Little Rock; others
• Student transfers under policies JBCA and JBCB
• Parent of the Year Awards Presentations

Gulfport School District

The Gulfport School District board is meeting to approve a consent agenda that includes ratifying $502,907.76 in pre-paid claims and approving $465,187.14 in new claims. Other actions include approving student travel for the GHS Admiral Band to the Inaugural Parade and the GHS Theatre to a conference, purchasing 25 Chromebooks for $6,950, and contracting with OM Vision Rehabilitation Services for special education. The board will also hear recognitions and an MDE accreditation status letter.

• Ratification of $502,907.76 in pre-paid claims and approval of $465,187.14 in new claims
• Student travel for GHS Admiral Band to Inaugural Parade, Jackson, MS (Jan 14) at $6,642.14
• Purchase of 25 HP Chromebook G5 devices for $6,950 using Perkins funds
• Contract with OM Vision Rehabilitation Services for Special Education (amount not specified)
• Student travel for GHS Theatre to Southeastern Theatre Conference, Louisville, KY (Feb 26–Mar 1)