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HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 · School board meeting record

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4 Tuesday, January 14, 2025 HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Tuesday, January 14, 2025 (Amended Agenda) EXECUTIVE SESSION - 8 A.M. REGULAR SESSION - 9 A.M. 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION Subject A. HCTA Negotiations Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION Type File Attachments 2. MEETING OPENING Subject A. Call to Order/Adoption of the Amended Agenda Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category 2. MEETING OPENING Type Action File Attachments Subject B. Hearing the Public/Recognition Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category 2. 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 five minutes. Your participation is welcomed and appreciated. File Attachments 3. FACILITIES 4. ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAMS Subject A. Microsoft Licensing Renewal (D. Thomas) Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category 4. ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAMS Type Action File Attachments Subject B. Title IX, Part A - Education of Homeless Children and Youth Program - McKinney-Vento (M. Callahan) Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category 4. ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAMS Type Action Recommended Action Approve the Title IX, Part - Education of Homeless Children and Youth Program for $29,700 for the period July 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025. File Attachments Holmes 300-1275B-5CH01 25A006 Title IX, Part A (1).pdf (2,915 KB) MVP PP Presentation 8.3.23.pptx (4,175 KB) Subject C. Finance Officer search Committee (Superintendent) Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category 4. ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAMS Type Action File Attachments Subject D. Board Representative to School Boards Small County Coalitions (Superintendent) Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category 4. ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAMS Type Action File Attachments Subject E. 2025-26 Master Board Program Reinstatement (Superintendent) Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category 4. ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAMS Type Action File Attachments 2025-2026 REINSTATEMENT Intent to Participate Agreement (008).docx (63 KB) 5. CONSENT AGENDA Subject A. Consent Action Items Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category 5. 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® 12.10.24.pdf (75 KB) Jan 14 2025 BD MTG 1111 CHECKS.pdf (12 KB) Jan 14 2025 BD MTG 1111 WIRES.pdf (2 KB) Monthly Financial Report Nov. 2024.pdf (253 KB) 0920_001.pdf (161 KB) 6. TRANSPORTATION Subject A. Out of Town/Overnight Trips:Poplar Springs JR Beta 1/8-1/10/2025 to Orlando, FL, Poplar Springs SR Beta 1/10-1/13/2025 to Orlando, FL, Poplar Springs FFA 1/14/25 to Pensacola, Poplar Springs 5th & 6th 1/21/25 to Tallahassee, HCHS Girls Weightlifting Schedule, Poplar Springs 2025 Baseball(JV/V) Schedule, Poplar Springs 2025 Softball (JV/V)Schedule, Ponde de Leon High School 2025 Baseball (MS/JV/V) Schedule, Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category 6. TRANSPORTATION Type Action File Attachments January 24 Meeting.pdf (747 KB) 7. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS Bethlehem High School 8. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS Bonifay K-8 Subject A. Hire Jessica Lane Bomann, Teacher, effective Monday, January 6, 2025. Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category 8. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS Bonifay K-8 Type Action File Attachments Subject B. Accept the resignation of Kellen J Ludwig, Middle School Softball Coach supplemental position, effective Tuesday, December 17, 2024 12:15 PM. Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category 8. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS Bonifay K-8 Type Action File Attachments Subject C. Hire Faith L McGowan, Teacher, effective Monday, January 6, 2025. Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category 8. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS Bonifay K-8 Type Action File Attachments 9. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS Holmes County High School Subject A. Accept resignation from Tiffany C De'Jesus, teacher, effective Monday, January 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM. Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category 9. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS Holmes County High School Type Action File Attachments 10. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS Ponce de Leon Elementary Subject A. Approve Leave of Absence for August Brown, Teacher, beginning Tuesday, January 7, 2025 7:30 AM ending Monday, May 5, 2025 7:30 AM. Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category 10. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS Ponce de Leon Elementary Type Action File Attachments Subject B. Approve Leave of Absence for Baylee E Owens, PK Aide III, beginning Wednesday, January 8, 2025 7:30 AM ending Monday April 21, 2025 7:30 AM. Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category 10. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS Ponce de Leon Elementary Type Action File Attachments 11. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS Ponce de Leon High School 12. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS Poplar Springs High School Subject A. Accept resignation from Tara M Bass, Food Service Manager, effective Friday, January 31, 2025 1:30 PM. Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category 12. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS Poplar Springs High School Type Action File Attachments Subject B. Hire Lowell B Hudson, teacher, as Supplemental Bus Driver effective Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category 12. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS Poplar Springs High School Type Action File Attachments Subject C. Approve Medical Leave of Absence for Kelli M. Messer, Teacher, beginning January 8, 2025 7:30 AM ending February 14, 2025 3:00 PM. Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category 12. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS Poplar Springs High School Type Action File Attachments Subject D. Accept resignation from Amy Chestnut, Teacher, effective Friday, January 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM. Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category 12. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS Poplar Springs High School Type Action File Attachments Subject E. Hire Hannah Hendrix, 6-12 Social Science Teacher, effective Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category 12. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS Poplar Springs High School Type Action File Attachments 13. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS Graduation Assistance Program Subject A. Accept resgnation from Ryan N Cain, Teacher, effective Monday, January 6, 2025 at 2:30 PM. Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category 13. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS Graduation Assistance Program Type Action File Attachments Subject B. Accept resignation from Jessie R Brown, Lab Assistant, effective Monday, January 27, 2025 at 7:00 AM Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category 13. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS Graduation Assistance Program Type Action File Attachments 14. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS District Office Subject A. Accept resignation from Carol Blackmon, Bus Driver, effective Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 3:40 PM. Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category 14. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS District Office Type Action File Attachments Subject B. Accept resignation from Johnny H Stafford, Transportation-Van Driver (Supplement), effective Friday, March 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM. Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category 14. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS District Office Type Action File Attachments Subject C. Accept resignation from Johnny H Stafford, Warehouse/Delivery Clerk, effective Friday, May 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM. (Retirement) Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category 14. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS District Office Type Action File Attachments 15. COMMENTS 16. ADJOURN Subject A. Adjourn Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGULAR SESSION Category 16. ADJOURN Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Adjourn Motion by ____, 2nd by ____ File Attachments

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