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The board unanimously approved the minutes for February (motion and second recorded), accepted the minutes for the March 3, 2025 meeting, and approved the monthly financial report for January 2025. Board members voted to accept the consent agenda by voice vote.

On board-attorney matters, the board accepted a motion to raise the attorney’s hourly rate; during discussion a board speaker noted a new rate “of 60,” which the board approved. The motion passed unanimously.

The board set a special called meeting for Monday, March 17, 2025, in the Lamarckton Signature Board Room beginning at 5 p.m., and scheduled the next regular meeting for April 14, 2025, at the Pioneer Room (address details were read into the record). Both items were approved by motion and second.

Near the end of the session the board voted to enter executive session to consider one student matter, two personnel matters and two legal matters; the motion and second carried.

Votes were recorded by voice and the board reported unanimous approval for each listed administrative motion; no individual roll-call tallies were read aloud in the public portion of the transcript.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lamar County Schools Board Meeting - March 11, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Lamar County School District board approved board minutes and the January financial report, raised the board attorney’s hourly rate, accepted the consent agenda and scheduled upcoming meetings; it also voted to enter executive session for student, personnel and legal matters.","taxTitle","LAMAR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, Mississippi","taxId",12968,"location","Mississippi","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6279967,"District staff present three bond-underwriter proposals; board to vet rates and capacity",224,1912000,2136000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2617845-60a916a5a259015be2bb3c63d933d05b&start=1912&end=2136","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2617845-60a916a5a259015be2bb3c63d933d05b/thumbnail_1912000.jpg","/articles/6279967/Mississippi/District-staff-present-three-bond-underwriter-proposals-board-to-vet-rates-and-capacity","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6279967-fb23fecf07e7fc1c8f931906ed12ea87/orig.mp4?Expires=1775315109&Signature=lkFUHJPO1q2kgeGZ9iwIkOoNTVRgjbRcRM0bbcsDjsgRskXz9YSvCys2hvytZinrZQH1O7aV6rFiWNruM6l2wrxsR0Ix759wJZheMv0HgxR1z2Us0S7KrcGnxPHHTbLw48TUDxArjEXPQldJW7AQjaLFYmx9fhKVwxmGjhkSqkT54D1~ca6WcdKu0IpBTZ93bV197rcF2Vb7YInEG83LxSq4bpFsJS2rz0xhJDtlkU40keqM0ySNs~W1-YgorK5ItJP3HIzVt04sYUIbLC-7VoIyqw09HR0hvHpQNmtqybL3Csf0l5E-P8Mv2GixfH45vcLhVMHJIyKu0NGzznhWMg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lamar County School District received presentations from three bond underwriters and reviewed a side-by-side comparison of their proposals, district staff said during the meeting.

Jennifer Meshey presented the packet of proposals and a comparison sheet that listed pricing (discounts/rates) and other terms. Meshey and staff cautioned the board that price is only one factor; underwriter capacity and market access also matter. Staff noted two firms showed multi-billion-dollar bonding capacity while one firm had a lower capacity and a higher stated rate.

Meshey said staff contacted representatives to clarify capacity and pricing and indicated additional follow-up would be needed before the board chose an underwriter. No final selection or vote was recorded during the meeting.

Board members asked questions about market strategies, pricing and whether an underwriter could market different structures of bonds; staff said those options would be clarified as the district completes its underwriting review. The district’s bond attorney was present and available to advise on selection and structure, staff said.","District staff presented three bond underwriter proposals and a comparison sheet showing differing rates and underwriting capacity; no selection was made at the meeting.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6279972,"Resident pastor and families urge board to reconsider Baxterville school move; board cites policy and enrollment",805,965000,1770000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2617845-60a916a5a259015be2bb3c63d933d05b&start=965&end=1770","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2617845-60a916a5a259015be2bb3c63d933d05b/thumbnail_965000.jpg","/articles/6279972/Mississippi/Resident-pastor-and-families-urge-board-to-reconsider-Baxterville-school-move-board-cites-policy-and-enrollment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6279972-611c3cac28dc0afafee64909c164a8d6/orig.mp4?Expires=1775315109&Signature=dBjXXv7QNC--iJbTm31V-nemUiwYncnjVnvgZrsluNO8oG8l9Y012O7pvWmhyC4PVO03T5op~uSH8XSLH3Y7QmZC9OpYGv~umYPt4wzZrghb9YChHSKz7~OsJxcez1T2SyeqN8PmOL2wi--BUzIO1WCbJQih3csu6iCGu85ncZ3zGISy-o5hJH9CBbfp3wk6j~gjgLKzj25-USJKTGlNj8rQ-mQVFRT9evLwhR5nWOHc8G3ouNzMdPdDy8-IGpZ2PKnKlV5L~6w97ZvGfcTtNItjrd4ugoDgdxhbVju6dlZoQcycK6uvCRjcFO4OQ6vZaJotPzobiwFxFEwyc5A7zQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A pastor who identified himself as Roger Miller of King Baptist Church and multiple community members urged the Lamar County School District Board of Education to reconsider a decision to move students out of Baxterville, saying the relocation would harm extracurricular programs and community ties.

Miller, who said he has ministered in the area for about 27 years, told the board that church-run vans and youth programs rely on the school’s location to reach children. “Don’t take that away from us,” Miller said, later adding, “That’s my goal… for Christ,” as he described the church’s role providing transportation and mentoring to local children.

The appeal came during the meeting’s public-comment period and focused on recent board action to reassign or move students under a district policy tied to falling enrollment. Miller said he had gathered about 500 petition signatures from community members asking the board to reconsider and said the move would reduce opportunities for children to participate in sports and other activities.

Board members responded that the district’s established policy governs moves triggered by low enrollment. One board member noted the policy was created by previous and current administrations and said the board is responsible for serving the educational needs of more than 10,000 students across three counties and 17 schools. “We’ve made this issue already,” the board member said, adding that the board had heard both concerns and potential benefits of moving students, such as access to additional courses and staff.

Board members said they would record the concerns raised at the meeting and that Dr. Ingram was taking notes on the testimony. The board also pointed to a policy provision allowing students to choose an alternate school when numbers fall below a threshold; the board said that option remained available to affected families.

Speakers pressed the board for clearer representation and more local involvement in the decision. The board acknowledged those concerns, said it values community input, and invited local religious and community leaders to work with the district’s schools in Baxterville and Lumberton.

The board did not announce any immediate reversal or formal roll-back of the relocation during the meeting. Board members said the district would retain the policy framework that triggered the decision and would consider the written concerns filed by residents when next steps are discussed.","A pastor and community members urged the Lamar County School District board to reverse or reconsider a decision to relocate students from Baxterville, arguing the school is vital to local youth programs; the board said it followed established enrollment policy and will record concerns for review.","actionData","errors"]

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Board approves minutes, financial report, raises attorney hourly rate and schedules special meeting

District staff present three bond-underwriter proposals; board to vet rates and capacity

Resident pastor and families urge board to reconsider Baxterville school move; board cites policy and enrollment