Gulfport Public School District public meetings in 2023
12 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Gulfport School District
The Gulfport School District Board will consider consent agenda items including approval of two monthly claims dockets totaling $1,773,605.46, student transfers, and multiple student travel requests. Also up for approval are quotes for cafeteria equipment at $60,984.98, HVAC curb adapters, and sewer line repairs at Gulfport High School.
- Presentation of Monthly Claims Docket for $1,395,233.89 (claims 496652-497029)
- Ratified claims docket totaling $378,371.57 (claims 496215-496450)
- Student travel to Peru for AIG STEM program to deliver 3D-printed prosthetics (Jan 2024)
- Quotes for two pass-thru refrigerators and two heated cabinets at $60,984.98 for child nutrition
- Quotes for main north-south sewer line and grease trap line repairs at Gulfport High School
Gulfport School District
The Gulfport School District School Board will meet on November 6, 2023, to consider procedural items including approval of minutes, student transfers, and several student travel requests. The consent agenda includes ratification of a $1,123,196.51 claims docket and approval of $2,240,338.71 in new monthly claims, along with quotes for cafeteria tables ($41,600), a vision screener, and professional development services.
- Ratification of monthly claims docket totaling $1,123,196.51 (claims 495179-495796)
- Approval of new monthly claims docket totaling $2,240,338.71 (claims 495797-496214)
- Purchase of 14 cafeteria tables for $41,600 using Child Nutrition funds
- Quote for a Spot Vision Screener for Pre-K and Kindergarten vision screenings
- Quote for onsite professional development services
Gulfport School District
The Gulfport School District board will meet to approve a consent agenda including routine procedural items and several action items. Notable approvals include a $1.93 million monthly claims docket, ratification of a $1.25 million previous docket, a $53,100 purchase of 150 HP Chromebooks, and a $13,851 refrigerated display case for child nutrition. Multiple student field trips to the Mobile International Festival and a JROTC competition are also proposed.
- Presentation and approval of monthly claims docket for $1,928,310.23 (claims 494710-495178)
- Ratification of previous claims docket totaling $1,250,749.26 (claims 494195-494709)
- Purchase of 150 HP Chromebooks 14 G7 for $53,100 from KIBS using federal funds
- Purchase of a Federal Industries refrigerated display case for $13,851 from Hotel & Restaurant Supply using child nutrition funds
- Approval of multiple student travel requests to Mobile International Festival and GHS MCJROTC trip
Gulfport School District
The Gulfport School District Board will meet to take action on consent agenda items including approval of two monthly claims dockets totaling $3,000,613.44, along with student travel requests, quotes for repairs, and a car tag grant presentation. The board will also hear from two public forum speakers and receive a presentation on recommended car tag grants totaling $6,150 for various schools.
- Approval of monthly claims docket for pre-paid claims: $1,240,341.22
- Approval of monthly claims docket for board meeting: $1,760,272.22
- Quotes for Milner Stadium light repair after lightning strike: $8,900 (Weaver Electric)
- Car tag grant recommendations: $6,150 total to 11 teachers for classroom projects
- Student travel requests: GHS journalism convention in Boston ($875 per student, club funds cover airfare and lodging)
Gulfport School District
The Gulfport School District Board will vote on a consent agenda including approval of monthly claims dockets totaling $2,868,276.45, plus several facility and athletic equipment contracts. A public forum and a presentation from Cadence Insurance are also scheduled.
- Ratification of weekly claims dockets totaling $1,951,089.96 and approval of monthly claims docket of $917,186.49
- Purchase of football uniforms and equipment from Rex Team Sports for $18,260.50
- Purchase of football headsets from Coach Comm, LLC for $12,440.00
- Fascia and soffit replacement at Bayou View Elementary for $19,200.00 from project contingency funds
- Ratification of emergency power repairs at Milner Stadium ($7,272.54) after lightning strike
Gulfport School District
The Gulfport School District Board will hold an auction for the sale of the old 28th Street Elementary School property at 2810 34th Avenue. The board will also consider consent items including approval of previous minutes, monthly claims dockets totaling over $2 million, student transfers, and various purchase quotes for instructional materials, a food trailer, and flooring replacements.
- Auction of old 28th Street Elementary School property at 2810 34th Avenue
- Ratification of monthly claims docket totaling $1,011,069.44 and approval of additional claims docket of $1,195,733.63
- Quotes for refurbishing gym floors at BVMS, GCMS, and GHS for $13,181
- Flooring replacement at GCMS and GHS for $47,063.01 from Hardy Floors, LLC
- Purchase of a food trailer for GHS CTE program using Principal Activity funds
Gulfport School District
The Gulfport School District Board will consider a consent agenda including approval of monthly claims dockets totaling $5,071,846.24, several student travel requests, and multiple student transfer agreements. Items are expected to be enacted with one motion unless a board member requests separate consideration.
- Approval of monthly claims dockets totaling $5,071,846.24 (ratified $3,139,408.83 and pending $1,932,437.41)
- Student travel to Managua, Nicaragua for a CTE prosthetics project (June 14-20, 2023, grant-funded)
- Student travel for GHS boys and girls basketball team camps in Louisiana (June 14-24, 2023)
- Purchase of a walk-in cooler/freezer for Bayou View Elementary from Associated Food Equipment & Supplies (Child Nutrition Fund)
- Annual district-wide athletic bleacher safety inspection by FaciliServ for $6,803.00
Gulfport School District
The Gulfport School District board will consider a consent agenda that includes ratifying weekly claims totaling $642,053.39 and approving a monthly claims docket of $637,677.70. Also on the agenda are numerous student field trip approvals, recognition of student achievements and staff awards, and a public forum.
- Ratification of weekly claims docket totaling $642,053.39 (March–April 2023)
- Approval of monthly claims docket totaling $637,677.70 (May 1, 2023)
- Student travel for GHS to the WWII Museum in New Orleans, LA on May 19, 2023
- Student travel for BVE second graders to Ship Island Excursion on May 3, 2023
- Recognition of Quiz Bowl, 6A Power Lifting, and Teacher of the Year awards
Gulfport School District
The Gulfport School District Board will consider a consent agenda including approval of a monthly claims docket totaling $1.33 million and ratification of a prior docket for $331,669. The board will also vote on student transfer agreements with neighboring districts and authorize multiple student travel requests for field trips and competitions.
- Ratification of weekly claim dockets totaling $331,669.01
- Approval of monthly claims docket for $1,333,557.45
- Student transfers and 2023-2024 transfer agreements with HCSD, JCSD, LBSD, PCSD
- Student travel to VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, TX (April 29-May 3)
- Student travel for GHS Varsity Winter Guard and Indoor Percussion to Dayton, OH
Gulfport School District
The board will consider a consent agenda including approval of monthly claims totaling $3,611,707.04 and ratification of previously paid weekly claims totaling $630,521.08. They will also vote on adopting SAVVAS English Language Arts instructional materials for Gulfport High School and a memorandum of understanding with the Mississippi Aquarium. Additional items include student travel approvals and technology upgrades.
- Monthly claim docket of $3,611,707.04 for approval
- Ratification of weekly claim dockets totaling $630,521.08
- Recommendation to adopt SAVVAS English Language Arts curriculum for Gulfport High School
- Memorandum of Understanding with Mississippi Aquarium for STEM activities
- Level Data RealTime Reports subscription for $7,362.00
Gulfport School District
The school board will consider a consent agenda including approval of a monthly claim docket of $2,771,883.34 and ratification of prior weekly claims totaling $1,247,897.14. It will also vote on several student travel requests for baseball, tennis, softball, track, and a robotics team, as well as a cap and gown rental contract for GHS graduation. A reorganization of board officers is on the agenda.
- Approve $2,771,883.34 in claims for February 2023
- Ratify $1,247,897.14 in prior weekly claims
- Approve cap and gown rental at $43 per gown for ~379 graduates
- Approve student travel for GHS baseball, tennis, softball, track, and robotics teams
- Approve CTE equipment purchase of $26,766 for fire extinguisher training system
Gulfport School District
The Gulfport School District Board will hold a regular meeting including opening procedures, recognition of Partner-In-Education and Administrator of the Year, and swearing-in of two new board members. The consent agenda includes approval of monthly claims dockets totaling $972,867.77, a PowerSchool enrollment subscription for $26,107, and various renewals and quotes for school operations.
- Approval of monthly claims dockets: $353,278.11 ratified and $619,589.66 new, totaling $972,867.77
- Purchase of PowerSchool Enrollment subscription for $26,107 plus $18,417 annual renewal
- Quote acceptance for auto scrubber for Gulfport High School at $5,923.47 from Biloxi Paper
- Renewal of Flocabulary subscription for Anniston Avenue Elementary at $2,990
- Renewal of music curriculum for Anniston Avenue Elementary at $1,680 from Quaver Ed