McKenzie Schools to Have Budget Workshop
From the Jun 23, 2026 e-EditionMcKENZIE — The McKenzie Special School District (MSSD) Board of Education meets Tuesday, June 30, in the MSSD Central Office for a budget workshop followed by a regular board meeting.
Beginning at 5:30 p.m., the school board will have a preliminary discussion of MSSD’s 2026-27 budget. The official budget approval meeting is Tuesday, July 7, at 5:30 p.m.
At approximately 6:30 p.m., the June 30 meeting will change course, becoming a regular board meeting.
The following new business items are listed on the regular meeting agenda:
- Consider for approval McKenzie SSD budget amendment(s) (25-26 year-end).
- Consider for approval General Fund Expense Accounts for MES, MMS and MHS.
- Consider for approval, on Second Reading, amendments to the McKenzie Special School District Board of Education Policy Manual: 1.804 Drug-Free Workplace, 2.400 Revenues, 5.114 Personnel Records, 5.200 Separation Practices for Tenured Teachers, 5.201 Separation Practices for Non-Tenured Teachers, 5.202 Separation Practices for Non-Certified Employees, 5.400 Personnel Health Examinations/Communicable Diseases, 5.403 Drug & Alcohol Testing for Employees, 5.606 Staff-Community Relations, 5.608 Tutoring for Pay, 5.800 Director of Schools.
- Consider for approval use of Standards-based Progress Monitoring (report cards) for kindergarten at McKenzie Elementary School.
- Consider for approval McKenzie Elementary gym floor upgrades.
- Consider for approval bid request process for Back-Flow Preventors at McKenzie Middle, Maintenance Shop, and McKenzie High Outdoor Classroom.
- Consider for approval replacement of perimeter fence at MSSD football field/practice field(s).
- Consider for approval flooring option/bid for MMS restrooms update.
- MSSD AI Report.
- HR Report.
- Adjourn.
In the e-Edition
McKenzie Banner June 23, 2026
Jun 23, 2026 · Read the full issue →
Related Stories

Trezevant Council Backtracks on Rezoning Vote
TREZEVANT (July 14) — The Trezevant Town Council voted against rezoning the former Hillsman property at 5340 Broad Street on Tuesday, further stalling an eight-month effort to bring a hybrid grocery store to the town.
Jul 15, 2026
Adysen Olds named to Mississippi State University's spring 2026 Deans' List
MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS (07/15/2026)-- Adysen Olds, of Bruceton, TN, was named to the Mississippi State University spring 2026 Deans' List.
Jul 15, 2026

Ronnie Wade Candidate Announcement
To the Voters and Citizens of Carroll County: My name is Ronnie Wade, and I currently serve as one of the Carroll County Road Supervisors.
Jul 14, 2026

Baptist Hospital Welcomes CAO Kevin Redd
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County welcomed new Chief Administrative Officer Kevin Redd to its team.
Jul 14, 2026
