HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION

3 Tuesday, May 12, 2026 HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Tuesday May 12, 2026 (Amended Agenda) EXECUTIVE SESSION - 8:00 A.M. WORKSHOP - Immediately following Executive Session REGULAR SESSION - 9:00 A.M. A. EXECUTIVE SESSION B. WORKSHOP Subject 1. 5 Year work plan (Josh McGowan) Meeting May 12, 2026 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category B. WORKSHOP Type Discussion File Attachments 4657_001.pdf (978 KB) C. MEETING OPENING Subject 1. Call to Order/Adoption of the Amended Agenda Meeting May 12, 2026 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category C. MEETING OPENING Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Adopt the Agenda Motion by ______, 2nd by ______. File Attachments Subject 2. Hearing the Public/Recognition Meeting May 12, 2026 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category C. MEETING OPENING Type Procedural The Holmes County School Board welcomes you to this meeting. This is time set aside for the Citizens of Holmes County to address the School Board. This is not a question and answer period. It is not a political forum, nor is it a time for personal accusations and derogatory remarks to/or about school personnel. Those who wish to speak are reminded to observe proper decorum and to avoid the use of profane or vulgar language. If you would like to address the School Board please come to the podium, state your name and address for the record, and, in the interest of conserving time and affording all interested persons an opportunity to speak, limit your comments to not more than three minutes. Your participation is welcomed and appreciated. File Attachments D. FACILITIES E. ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAMS Subject 1. Quarterly school safety compliance report (Greg Sallas) Meeting May 12, 2026 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category E. ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAMS Type Action Recommended Action Approve the quarterly school safety compliance report- Greg Sallas File Attachments Subject 2. Update to Holmes Student Controlled Open Enrollment (Pam Price) Meeting May 12, 2026 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category E. ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAMS Type Action File Attachments Subject 3. Board contribution for Poplar Springs' Junior Beta Club students to attend National Junior Beta Conference in Nashville, TN. (Pam Price) Meeting May 12, 2026 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category E. ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAMS Type Action File Attachments Subject 4. Board contribution for Ponce de Leon High School Junior FCCLA students to attend National Conference in Washington, D.C. (Pam Price) Meeting May 12, 2026 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category E. ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAMS Type Action File Attachments Subject 5. Board contribution for Ponce de Leon High School Sr FCCLA students to attend National Conference in Washington, D.C. (Pam Price) Meeting May 12, 2026 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category E. ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAMS Type Action File Attachments Subject 6. Board contribution for Ponce de Leon High School FBLA student to attend National Conference in San Antonio, TX June 29 - July 2, 2026. (Pam Price) Meeting May 12, 2026 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category E. ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAMS Type Action File Attachments Subject 7. Bus Purchase Proposal with Financing Rates (Lauren Dee) Meeting May 12, 2026 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category E. ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAMS Type Action File Attachments Bus Finance Quotes.pdf (240 KB) Subject 8. Approve the Barracuda Backup Agreement (Dale Thomas) Meeting May 12, 2026 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category E. ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAMS Type Action File Attachments Howard-BarracudaBackupQuote.pdf (74 KB) F. FOOD SERVICE Subject 1. 2025-2026 Milk Bid 1st year extension for 2026-2027 (C. Bush) Meeting May 12, 2026 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category F. FOOD SERVICE Type Action File Attachments 2025-2026 Milk Bid 1st year ext. 2627.pdf (42 KB) G. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 1. Consent Action Items Meeting May 12, 2026 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category G. CONSENT AGENDA Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Motion to approve Consent Action Items as listed: Motion by ____, 2nd by____ Invoices, Warrant List, P.O.'s over $3,000, Budget Amendments, Other Administrative Items, Monthly Financial Report, Surplus Property, Regular Session Minutes From Previous Board Meeting File Attachments BoardDocs® 4.28.2026.pdf (73 KB) H. TRANSPORTATION Subject 1. Out of State/Overnight/Over 100 Miles:PDLHS Girls Basketball Summer Schedule, Poplar Springs Senior BETA 6/16-20/26 to Nashville, TN, HCHS Boys Weightlifting to Lakeland, FL 5/7/26, HCHS Band 5/28/26 to Dothan, AL, Poplar Springs Senior Beta 6/16-20/26 to Nashville, TN, PDLHS Boys Basketball Summer Schedule Meeting May 12, 2026 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category H. TRANSPORTATION Type Action Recommended Action Approve all Out of State/Overnight/Over 100 Miles File Attachments May 12 Meeting.pdf (547 KB) I. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS Bethlehem High School Subject 1. Hire Michael J Childs, Teacher, for the 2026-2027 School Year effective Monday, August 3, 2026. Meeting May 12, 2026 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category I. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS Bethlehem High School Type Action File Attachments Subject 2. 2026-2027 RE-HIRES Meeting May 12, 2026 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category I. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS Bethlehem High School Type Action File Attachments 2627 BHS RE-HIRE LIST.pdf (131 KB) J. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS Bonifay K-8 Subject 1. Hire Johnie L Lawson, Teacher, for the 2026-2027 School Year effective Monday, August 3, 2026. Meeting May 12, 2026 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category J. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS Bonifay K-8 Type Action File Attachments Subject 2. Hire Paige A Lawson, Teacher, for the 2026-2027 school year effective Monday, August 3, 2026. Meeting May 12, 2026 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category J. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS Bonifay K-8 Type Action File Attachments Subject 3. Add Kyla D Rushing to DROP beginning June 1, 2026 ending May 31, 2034. Meeting May 12, 2026 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category J. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS Bonifay K-8 Type Action File Attachments Subject 4. 2026-2027 RE-HIRES Meeting May 12, 2026 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category J. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS Bonifay K-8 Type Action File Attachments 2627 BK8 RE-HIRE LIST final.pdf (169 KB) K. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS Holmes County High School Subject 1. Accept resignation of employment from Amanda Mincey, Teacher, effective Friday, May 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM. Meeting May 12, 2026 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category K. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS Holmes County High School Type Action File Attachments Subject 2. Hire Stephanie N Shelley, Teacher, for the 2026-2027 school year, effective Monday, August 3, 2026. Meeting May 12, 2026 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category K. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS Holmes County High School Type Action File Attachments Subject 3. Amend Medical Leave of Absence Ending date for Kimberly N Craig, Teacher, from May 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM to May 15, 2026 at 7:30 AM. Meeting May 12, 2026 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category K. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS Holmes County High School Type Action File Attachments Subject 4. 2026-2027 RE-HIRES Meeting May 12, 2026 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category K. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS Holmes County High School Type Action File Attachments 2627 HCHS RE-HIRE LIST final.pdf (130 KB) L. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS Ponce de Leon Elementary Subject 1. 2026-2027 RE-HIRES Meeting May 12, 2026 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category L. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS Ponce de Leon Elementary Type Action File Attachments 2627 PDLE RE-HIRE LIST final.pdf (123 KB) M. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS Ponce de Leon High School Subject 1. 2026-2027 RE-HIRES Meeting May 12, 2026 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category M. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS Ponce de Leon High School Type Action File Attachments 2627 PDLH RE-HIRE LIST.pdf (122 KB) N. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS Poplar Springs High School Subject 1. Hire Tory L Hussey, Teacher/Coach, for the 2026-2027 school year effective Monday, August 3, 2026. Meeting May 12, 2026 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category N. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS Poplar Springs High School Type Action File Attachments Subject 2. Hire Andrea K Lesko, Teacher, for the 2026-2027 school year effective Monday, August 3, 2026. Meeting May 12, 2026 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category N. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS Poplar Springs High School Type Action File Attachments Subject 3. Hire Elisa Reagan, Teacher, for the 2026-2027 school year, effective Monday, August 3, 2026. Meeting May 12, 2026 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category N. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS Poplar Springs High School Type Action File Attachments Subject 4. 2026-2027 RE-HIRES Meeting May 12, 2026 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category N. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS Poplar Springs High School Type Action File Attachments 2627 PSHS RE-HIRE LIST final.pdf (130 KB) O. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS Graduation Assistance Program Subject 1. 2026-2027 RE-HIRES Meeting May 12, 2026 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category O. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS Graduation Assistance Program Type Action File Attachments 2627 GAP RE-HIRE LIST.pdf (86 KB) P. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS District Office Subject 1. 2026-2027 RE-HIRES Meeting May 12, 2026 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category P. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS District Office Type Action File Attachments 2627 DIST RE-HIRE LIST.pdf (128 KB) Q. COMMENTS R. ADJOURN Subject 1. Adjourn Meeting May 12, 2026 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category R. ADJOURN Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Adjourn Motion by ____, 2nd by ____ File Attachments