Gulfport Public School District public meetings in 2025
16 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Gulfport School District
The Gulfport School District will hold a special called meeting to take action on a business item. The board is reviewing a contract with D.N.P. Inc for the Athletic Upgrades Project.
- Contract for Athletic Upgrades Project (BP DJEG) with D.N.P. Inc
Gulfport School District
The Gulfport School District Board will meet Monday, December 1, 2025, to act on a consent agenda that includes approval of the 2026-2027 school calendar, payment of claims totaling over $1.27 million, and several contracts and agreements. Public forums with four speakers are also scheduled before the board votes on routine items.
- Approval of weekly and monthly claims dockets totaling $1,278,332.43
- Recommendation to adopt the 2026-2027 Gulfport School District calendar
- Lease agreement with Climb CDC, Inc. for rooms at Gast Point College and Career Readiness Institute
- Contract with Apptegy for website and communication platform ($22,500 annual subscription + $8,250 one-time implementation)
- Permission to advertise for E-Rate eligible structured cabling services
Gulfport School District
This is a special called meeting of the Gulfport School District Board. The board will receive and consider a recommendation on bid results for athletic upgrades, with a total cost including architectural fee of $10,134,130.00. Procedural items include invocation, roll call, and approval of the agenda.
- Recommendation on bid results for athletic upgrades (BP IDDF) totaling $10,134,130.00 including 6% architectural fee
Gulfport School District
The Gulfport School District board will consider a consent agenda including two claims dockets totaling $2,034,869.71. The board will also review a presentation on the Gifted Program and vote on several equipment and software renewals.
- Ratification of claims dockets totaling $618,572.43 and $1,416,297.28
- Turf Tank automated field painting subscription for $16,000 annually
- Auto-scrubber floor machines for Bert Jenkins Gym and Gulfport Central Middle School from BradyPlus for $15,812.00
- Pole barn installation at GPB from Register Trucking & Construction for $34,000.00
- Software renewals for Follett/Destiny Resource Management ($17,951.40) and PowerSchool Enrollment Registration ($22,530.74)
Gulfport School District
The Gulfport School District Board will meet on October 6, 2025, to act on a consent agenda that includes two claims dockets totaling $1,630,562.48 (ratified at $533,713.53 and monthly at $1,096,848.95). The board will also consider multiple student travel requests, including trips to the Mobile International Festival and a US Bands competition. A presentation on the Car Tag Grant is scheduled.
- Presentation of claims docket ratified: $533,713.53
- Monthly claims docket for $1,096,848.95
- Student transfers and releases (BP JBCA, JBCB)
- Student travel to Mobile International Festival from Pass Road Elementary and Gulfport High School
- Student travel for GHS Boys Golf to Memphis, TN (Oct 27-28) and GHS Girls Basketball to Gulf Shores, AL (Dec 27-30)
Gulfport School District
The Gulfport School District Board will meet on September 2, 2025, to consider a consent agenda that includes approval of claims dockets totaling approximately $2.1 million, student transfers, and multiple student travel requests for athletic and academic events. The board will also vote on quotes for an auditorium sound system upgrade at Central Middle School and instrument repairs for Gulfport High School.
- Approval of ratified claims docket ($646,787.29) and monthly claims docket ($1,458,809.22)
- Student travel requests for GHS Girls Basketball, Key Club, Theatre, Cheer, Annual Staff, and Boys Tennis to events in Alabama, Louisiana, and Tennessee
- Auditorium sound system upgrade at Central Middle School: quote from Helwick Pro Audio ($7,885.77) and Southern Security Systems ($8,925.00)
- Approval of quotes for instrument repair and performance equipment for GHS Admiral Band
- Approval of student transfers
Gulfport School District
The Gulfport School District Board will meet on August 4, 2025, to consider routine consent items including ratification of a $1,516,003.66 claims docket and approval of a $1,324,902.86 monthly claims docket, along with quotes for equipment and facility upgrades. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes, student transfers, and a consent agenda.
- Ratify claims docket totaling $1,516,003.66 (claims 512030-512654)
- Approve monthly claims docket of $1,324,902.86 (claims 512655-512934)
- Quotes for intercom system upgrade at Three Rivers Elementary (TSE) – low quote $65,500.00
- Emergency gas line repair at Bayou View Middle School – low quote $16,400.00
- Gym floor coverings for Gulfport High School fine arts – low quote $19,582.09
Gulfport School District
The Gulfport School District Board will hold a meeting to vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of claims dockets totaling $3,317,614.56, as well as multiple purchases for equipment and curriculum materials. The board will also swear in a new member, Christopher Martin, and receive a presentation on 'Gulfport Rising.' Notable procurement items include a new ice machine for the football fieldhouse, a walk-in cooler for Anniston Elementary, and an IXL online curriculum subscription for special education.
- Ratified claims docket for weekly prepaid expenses totaling $2,795,731.89
- Monthly claims docket for FY25 totaling $514,832.67 and FY26 totaling $7,050.00
- Purchase of ice machine for football fieldhouse from Coburn Supply Company at $5,723.18
- Replacement walk-in cooler and freezer at Anniston Elementary (amount not specified in agenda text)
- Approval of IXL online curriculum for grades 6-12 special education (funded by IDEA carryover)
Gulfport School District
The Gulfport School Board will hold a special called meeting to vote on two personnel actions: accepting the resignation of the Gulfport High School baseball coach and hiring a new Federal Programs Coordinator. No other business items are listed.
- Recommendation to accept resignation of Gulfport High School Baseball Coach
- Recommendation to hire Robinson as Gulfport School District Federal Programs Coordinator
Gulfport School District
The Gulfport School District School Board will meet on June 2, 2025, to consider a consent agenda that includes ratifying $425,000.35 in weekly claims and approving a $913,233.18 monthly claims docket. The board will also vote on student travel requests for athletic camps, student transfer and withdrawal agreements with neighboring districts, and quotes for HVAC replacement, science supplies, a 3D printer, cheer mats, and gym floor refinishing.
- Ratified claims docket totaling $425,000.35 for weekly pre-paid claims
- Monthly claims docket of $913,233.18 for claim numbers 511247-511619
- Student travel for GHS Varsity Football to Mobile, AL (June 18) and Theodore, AL (June 26), and GHS Girls Basketball to Troy, AL (June 23-25)
- Emergency HVAC system replacement at CMS Dining Room with quotes from D.N.P., INC. ($42,125) and Air Masters Mechanical ($88,700)
- Student transfer and withdrawal agreements with BWSD, HCSD, OSSD, and PGSD
Gulfport School District
The Gulfport School District board will meet on May 5, 2025, to consider a consent agenda that includes approval of previous minutes, ratification of a claims docket ($139,867.32 + $127,279.07 + $35,509.70 = $302,656.09) and a monthly claims docket ($652,240.83). Other action items include student travel requests for the GHS Robotics team, GHS Cheer camp, and field day incentives. The board will also receive recognitions and presentations, such as AABC Appreciation Week, powerlifting state champions, and teacher awards, and will consider quotes for a fine arts trip to Dublin, Ireland, and SPEDTrack IEP software. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy changes.
- Ratification of claims docket totaling $302,656.09 (weekly prepaid claims from April 11-25, 2025)
- Monthly claims docket for May 5, 2025, totaling $652,240.83
- Student Transfer and Withdrawal Agreement with Jackson County School District (JCSD)
- Student travel for GHS Robotics team to Mandeville, LA (July 19, 2025) and Denham Springs, LA (September 13, 2025)
- Quote for Best-In-Class Tours for GHS Fine Arts trip to Dublin, Ireland in 2027 (over $20,000 raised)
Gulfport School District
The Gulfport School District Board will hold a special called meeting to consider a resolution regarding Coast GOVPro (BP DJEG). The agenda includes roll call, agenda approval, and the resolution as the only business item. No other substantive items are listed.
- Resolution concerning Coast GOVPro (BP DJEG) (East/Penny)
Gulfport School District
The board will open with invocation, pledge, and swearing-in of new member Joel Smith. Recognitions will honor teachers completing literacy training and the gifted program's exemplary state audit. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, a claims docket totaling $1,200,400.80 with one voided fraudulent claim, a monthly claims docket of $479,116.59, and several student travel and incentive items.
- Swearing-in of new board member Joel Smith
- Ratified claims docket: $1,200,400.80 with voided claim 509849 (fraud)
- Monthly claims docket: $479,116.59
- Student travel: Ship Island field trips for 2nd graders and GHS STEM, WWII Museum trip for GHS
- End-of-year field day activities with water slides at multiple schools
Gulfport School District
The Gulfport School Board will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of a monthly claims docket totaling $3,793,185.69 and a ratified claims docket of $747,004.09. Also up for approval are student transfers and multiple student travel requests to competitions, including robotics and culinary events.
- Monthly claims docket: $3,793,185.69 (claims 508884-509185)
- Ratified claims docket: $747,004.09 (claims 508350-508883, with voids)
- Student travel to VEX IQ World Robotics Competition in Dallas ($1,800 registration from activity fund)
- Student travel to National Junior Chef Competition in Louisville, KY (May 8-10, 2025)
- Student transfers (policy JBCA/JBCB) to be approved
Gulfport School District
The Gulfport School District board will vote on a consent agenda including ratification of a $312,157.07 claims docket and approval of a $1,166,965.14 monthly claims docket. Other action items include student transfers, multiple student travel requests (SeaPerch robotics, aerial drone competition, indoor percussion, Costa Rica trip), and quotes for a defibrillator ($5,598.79), diagnostic kits, and serving worktables. A car tag grant presentation will also be made.
- Approval of claims dockets: $312,157.07 (ratified) and $1,166,965.14 (monthly), total $1,479,122.21
- Student travel for SeaPerch underwater robotics (Feb. 5, 7, 12, 14, 22, Mar. 15) to Biloxi Natatorium and Dolphin Island Research Center
- Student travel for aerial drone competition in Rayville, LA (March 8) for Bayou View Middle School
- Quotes for defibrillator for GHS CTE: Pocket Nurse $5,598.79 vs Medical Shipment $5,788.08
- Car tag grant presentation by Tammy Owens
Gulfport School District
The Gulfport School District board will consider approving a consent agenda that includes a recommendation to add a water technician course at Gaston Point College and Career Center for the 2025-26 school year. Other items include purchases of Chromebooks and charging carts for Gulfport Central Middle School, menu planning software, and ratification of claims totaling over $2.4 million.
- Recommendation to add Water Technician career program at Gaston Point College and Career Center (new CTE course)
- Ratification of weekly claims docket totaling $1,603,316.36 and monthly claims docket of $836,928.17
- Purchase of 210 HP Fortis 14-inch G11 Chromebooks for Gulfport Central Middle School for $91,140
- Purchase of 7 AnywhereCART Charging Carts for Gulfport Central Middle School for $11,735
- Approval of PrimeroEdge menu planning software at $6,910 annually with $1,995 one-time implementation