McKenzie School Board Agenda
From the Jul 29, 2025 e-EditionMcKenzie Board of Education meets Tuesday, August 5, 5:30 p.m. in the MSSD Board Room, Bell Street, McKenzie.
TENTATIVE AGENDA: 1. Prayer and Pledge to the Flag 2. Adoption of Agenda: A. Consent Agenda B. Regular Agenda (New Business) 3. Hear correspondence addressed to the Board 4. Public comment(s) on actionable agenda items (not to exceed 15 minutes)**.
MSSD Board Policy 1.404 NEW BUSINESS (Actionable Items):
5. Installation of the McKenzie Special School District Board of Education Student Board Representative, Gracie Aird.
6. Consider for approval Certified Tax Rate for 2025-2026 (MSSD Property Tax Rate).
7. Consider for approval McKenzie SSD budget amendment(s).
8. Consider for approval, on First Reading, amendments to the McKenzie Special School District Board of Education Policy Manual. 1.407 School District Records; 2.403 Surplus Property; 3.204 Threat Assessment Team; 4.100 Instructional Programs; 4.212 Virtual Education Program; 4.301 Interscholastic Sports; 4.403 Library Materials; 4.406 Use of Internet; 4.601 Reporting Student Progress; 5.119 Employment of Retirees; 5.305 Family and Medical Leave; 5.500 Discrimination/Harassment of Employees; 5.701 Substitute Teachers; 6.200 Attendance; 6.303 Questioning and Searches of Students; 6.304 Student Discrimination, Harassment, Bullying, Cyber-bullying & Intimidation; 6.312 Use of Wireless Communication Devices; 6.411 Student Wellness; 6.600 Student Records.
9. Consider for approval Memorandum of Understanding—McKenzie Police Department and McKenzie Special School District for SRO services.
10. Consider for approval the MSSD Disciplinary Hearing Authority 1. Tonya Brown or designee, McKenzie Elementary 2. Josh Kee or designee, McKenzie Middle 3. Kelly Spivey or designee, McKenzie High 4. Other district supervisors, as required Members of the DHA are appointed to one (1) year terms and subject to reappointment at stated in Student Disciplinary Hearing Authority Policy, 6.317.
11. HR Report.
12. Director’s Report.
In the e-Edition
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