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Simpson County School Board met Thursday, May 12, 2016 for their regular scheduled monthly meeting. Doris Perkins, President, call the meeting to order.
Agenda and Minutes were approved.
Board recognized Abigail Myers for her work with Relay for Life, also both band directors from Magee and Mendenhall, Marbeth Gray and Mark Hudson, were recognized for the great job they had accomplished this year. Both bands did well at competitions receiving superior rating.
Debbie Davis presented the MKAS –MS K-3 Assessment Support System.
Tom Duncan with Vic Jones present program Mr. Jones and his students have been involved with this year. A slide show was shown about student, Kelsey Sheppard.
Misty Hanna presented the parent involvement policy and CFPA.
Under the consent Agenda a bus turnaround was approved and Mendenhall High School request permission to accept donation of $3,500 for Priority One Bank for advertisement signs.
Travel Agenda:
- Tom request permission to attend the 2016 Summer MASS Conference, July 12-15, 2016 in Biloxi, MS.
- Angela Floyd, Christy King, Stephanie Lee, Stephanie Chisolm and KItzmet Craft request permission to attend the 2016 Making Connection Conference, June 7-10, 2016 in Biloxi, MS. TIF Funds.
- Leta Smith and Lana Stephens request permission to attend the National Physical Education Sports Institute, July 25-27 in Asheville, NC.
- Monica Diamond and Wanda Glisson, Jordan Yates, and Kari Purvis request permission to attend Varsity Cheerleader Camp at USM, June 4-7, 2016. Athletic Funds.
- Joe Hanna request permission to attend 2016 Summer MASS Conference, July 12-15, 2016 in Biloxi, MS.
- Jeanie Pigg, Veronica Brown – Mage and Elizabeth Christian request permission to attend the 2016 Summer MASS Conference, July 12-15, 2016 in Biloxi, MS.
- Rhonda Berry, Amy Purser, Whitey Bowen, Ashley Kendall, Christi Dampeer, Tracey Crawford, Connie Weeks, Bridgett Jackson, Jimmie Sullivan, Judy Byrd and Nattalie Tolar request permission to attend Making Connections Conference, June 8-10, 2016 in Biloxi, MS. Federal Funds.
- Amanda Tindall request permission to attend Summer Cheer Camp, June 4-7, 2016, USM.
- Kelley Anderson, Henrietta Bowen, Stephanie Kennedy, Tim Shelton, Emma Stamps, Eric Thurman, Vicki Hayes, Gwana Funches, Latisha Hayes, LeDena Forehand, Mae Morre and Amy White Request permission to attend the Making Connections Conference, June 8-10, 2016 in Biloxi, MS, TIF Funds.
- Pete Howell request permission to attend the 2016 Summer MASS Conference, July 12-15, 2-15 in Biloxi, MS. Federal Funds.
- Roma Morris request permission to attend the 2016 Summer MASS Conference, July 12-15, 2016 in Biloxi, MS. District Funds.
- Pau Lawrence, Robert Hayes, Yolanda Jenkins, Carla Lawrence, Tammy Blackwell, Susan Ehrgott, Sarah Jordan and Dedra Clark Allen request permission to attend Reach MS Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports June 7-8, 2016 in Tupelo, MS. Federal Funds.
- Pameal Woodard request permission to attend SREB Summer Teaching Training Institutes-Health Informatics, June 7-17, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio. District Funds.
Elizabeth Christian presented the Human Resources
- Certified Employment
- Employ Lauren Johnson, as a Special Education Teacher, replacing Danielle Fortenberry A at Mendenhall Elementary effective 8/1/2016 – 05/22/3017.
- Employ Erma Lewis as a Special Education Teacher replacing Lisa Redd, AA at Mendenhall Elementary effective 8-1-2016 – 05-22-2017.
- Classified Employment
Employ Thomas Willis as a night crew custodian, replacing Earnest Hobbs District wide 5/13/2016 – 06/3-/2017.
- Other Activity
- Please accept the resignation of Sarah Oinal, Teacher at Magee Elementary effective 05/23/2016.
- Please accept the resignation of Robin Burnham, teacher, at Magee Elementary effective 5/23/2016.
- Please accept the resignation of Gloria Patrick, Teacher, At Magee Elementary effective 05/23/2016.
- Please accept the resignation of Jethro Chavez, teacher, at Magee Elementary effective 5/23/2016.
- Please accept the resignation of Rickie Johnson, Nurse, at Magee Elementary effective 5/23/2016.
- Please Accept the resignation of Crity Rivera, Teacher, at Magee Elementary effective 5/23/2016.
- Please accept the resignation of Swanzetta Scott, teacher, at Magee Middle effective 05/23/2016.
- Please accept the resignation of Sharonda Jones, Master English Teacher, at Magee Middle effective 05/26/2016.
- Please accept the resignation of Sarah Jordan, Math Teacher, at Mendenhall Junior High Effective 05-23-2016, Accepted a math position at Magee Elementary effective 08/01/2016.
- Substitute Teacher/Training
Karmen Collins $80.00 Shannon Easterling – $80.00
- 2016-2017 School Year – Certified Staff Recommendations
Simpson Central
Brook Jones, Amy Gary, Karen Phodes, Megan Blair, Kristen Ashmore, Dayna May, Jennifer Williamson, Casey Harlan, Kayla Jenkins, Jami Foster, Amanda Tindell, Stacey Davis, Kim Clark, Shelley Kemp, Melinda Berry, Amy Peoples, Vicki Parker, Jean Errington Robert Rosenkrans, Barbara Gibson, Kristy Thurman, Abigail Myers, Casey Eubanks, Jeffery Walker, Keri McRaney, Vicky Polk, Lisa Sartin, Shelia Carney, Felicia Moore, Allison Moffett, Angela Neely, Cark Walker, Charles Price, Crystal Brewer, Joe Hanna.
Mendenhall Elementary
Whitney Bowen, Christi Dampeer, Kelly Griffin, Christina Petty, Alicia Brewer, Traci Brown, Alex Danielson, Susan Kelly, Pamela Lamberson, Dana Rankin, Tammy Coleman, Bethany Fortenberry, Bridgett Jackson, Brittany Burkett, Angelia Snellgrove, Heather Brown, Stacey Cockrell, Ashley Kendall, Amy Purser, Cori Smith, Angie Amason, Brandi Batton, Jaimmie Sullivan, Connie Weeks, Felissa McCullem, Tracey Crawford, Alicia Keith, Cindy Albrittion, Holly Hutchinson, Nathalie Newell, Rebecca Bridges, Natalie Duckworth, Judy Byrd, Dene Miller, Leta Smith, Sherry Fortenberry, Lana Stephens, Melainie Fuller
Mendenhall High School
Mary Jinkins, Nancy Henderson, Susanne Durr, Maria Bartran, Rebecca Carter, Stacy Everett, Aaron Williams, Brandie Wadsworth, Durwood Anderson, Robert Russum, Jack Jinkins, Mitchell Sutherland, Benjamin Johnson, Jeffery Crosby, Amy Wood, Bobby Young, William Brad Smith, Ryan Neely, Stanford Speech, Sandra Jagar, Georgia Hillman, Rachael Sorey, James Wallace, Monroe Allen, Jocelym Griffin, Fonda Dickinson, Keleshia Porter, Mark Hudson, Marsha Winningham, Andrea Shivers, Romonica Feazell
Mendenhall Junior
Gwana Funchess, Henrietta Bowen, Laurelle Williams, Latisha Hayes, Sheuntay Winford, Karen Williamson, Jennifer Ozborn, Lindsey Robinson, Vicki Hayes, Audarshia Flagg, Stephanie Kennedy, Eric Thurman, LaShunda Overby, Annaturica Willis, Erin Smith, Shirley Gowan, Phippip Shelton, Amy White, Vanetta Kelso, Mae Moore, LaDena Forehand, Robert Conway, Emma Stamps, Saniel Stroud, Kelley Anderson, Tressie James, Eddie Spann, Sydney Magee.
Magee Elementary
Tammy Blackwell, Susan Ehrgott, Donna Lewis, Rishanna Russell, Annashi Wyatt, Latricia Wittman, Julie Garner, Melissa Hammer, Kelli Kemp, Kristi Scoggins, Dawn, Sullivan, Kristen Teater, Brandi Bankston, Amanda Busby, Keyuna Floyd, Gladys Hicks, Mary Lewis, Tanesha Jennings, Jessica Green, Joanna Hillman, Ashlie Fox, Angela Monk, Carla Lawrence, Brianna Brustowicz, Yolanda Jenkins, Robert Hays, Cynthia Berrell, Sarah Jordan, Hannah McRaney, Kerry Floyd, Tiffany Cooper, Antoinette Young, Angela Dickinson, Carol Marshall, LaDonna Lawson, Jessica Carr, Lynn Pudas, Norma Brown, Sandra Hyde, Leslie May, Darla Huffman, Randy Williams, Casey Eubanks, Tamy Sanford, Sirkershia Middleton, Shana Green, Dedra Clark-Allen,
Magee High
Starce Westheimer, Elizabeth Windham, Amy Sheppard, Darein Spann, Ishmael Lockhart, Kelly Nelson, Patricia May, Christopher Monk, Cheryl Goudelock, Richard Scoggins, Glenn Smith, Geoffrey Eubanks, Tim Coats, Matthew Maddox, Suzanne Barnett, Patrick Morgan, Patrice Williams, Donald Corkern, Mary May, Joe Ann Floyd, Heather Blackwell, Nini Quinn, Monica Diamond, MarBeth Gray, Brenda Minter, Katherine Gibson, Wanda Glisson, Antoinette Woodall.
Magee Middle
Jordon Yates, Kitzmet Craft, Jada Deal, Stephanie Lee, Kari Purvis, Jessica Jointer, Stephanie Chisolm, Laurren Hayes, Timothy Jordan, Christy King, Michelle Bounds, Martha Cole, Mark Turner Jr., Cathy Anderson, Anita Robertson, Cleveland Jackson, Jennifer Curlee, Marcia Tuggle, Sara Worell, James Lowery, Aver y Durr, Marion Jackson, Jennifer Ramsdale, Cassandra Washington, Brenda Adcox, Tim White, LeShawn Norwood, Angela Boyd, Nathan Mercer, Susan Walker, Tony Boone.
Achievement Ceter
Angela Mangum, Carol Rankin, Valerie Jones, Drew Lane, Tom McAlpin
Career and Technical Center
James Batton, Brenda White, Dustin Inman, Carol Drane, Jesse Gonzales, David Nicholas, Reuben Bryant, Kirk Sullivan, Pamela Woodard, Heidi Russell,
District Office
Deia Sanders, Duane Fewell, Jeanie Pigg, Tom Duncan, Debbie Davis, Misty Hanna, Susan Warren, Kathryn Rutland.
Special Services
Linda Walker, Jessica Huffstutler, Wanda Raddle, Kim Holloway, Veronica Brown, Shirley Griffith.
Duane Fewell, Director of Finance, gave a report on finances.
Joanna Maddox brought to board for approval
- Candice Wolken, Physical Therapy Agreement- 2016 ESY
- Heather Williams – Occupational Therapy Agreement – 2016 ESY
- Millennium Educational Services – District – Contract #2
Joanna Maddox discussed contracts for approval
- Renaissance Learning Data Share Agreement
Joanna Maddox brought the board the board up to date to building projects for Mendenhall Cafeteria and Magee Elementary.
Greg Paes, Superintendent, asked permission for Magee High School Tennis Team to travel to State Championship Match in Oxford – May 9-10, 2016.
No further business meeting was adjourned.






