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The update matters because it signals near-term operational choices for students and staff and progress on capital projects that could lead to construction bids.

The superintendent said graduations were completed for all four high schools, with 776 students graduating across the district. He said weather forced close calls this year and that the district is \"already looking at options to move that indoors for next year.\" The superintendent said the board approved a calendar change that allows students and teachers to leave prior to Memorial Day for the coming school year and that feedback on that change has been \"extremely positive.\" He said the district will gather teacher feedback on the 2026-27 calendar when the new school year begins.

The superintendent reported three days of professional development for administrators at Pioneer Place and thanked community members and vendors, including Wayne Fultz, who helped host a family tailgate with food and activities. On capital work, he said the district is working with MP Design on final drawings for new schools, has met with high-school principals on plans and expects to put bids out now that funding is available.

The remarks were informational; the board did not record a formal vote on construction contracts at this meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lamar County Schools June 2025 Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The superintendent updated the board on recent graduations, a calendar change to let students out before Memorial Day next year, administrative professional development and ongoing work with MP Design on school construction drawings.","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},6201578,"Parents urge Lamar County School District to cap extracurricular fees after cheer costs balloon",211,1681000,1892000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3792346-52dc44cb58e0e50c521db6d1816f5d14&start=1681&end=1892","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3792346-52dc44cb58e0e50c521db6d1816f5d14/thumbnail_1681000.jpg","/articles/6201578/Mississippi/Parents-urge-Lamar-County-School-District-to-cap-extracurricular-fees-after-cheer-costs-balloon","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6201578-5fec70ae69a629268d5778990126a20f/orig.mp4?Expires=1776309139&Signature=kks~PGHWcuog3894wQVf~N9sywPRWtPWfxpyZbC4Kive1XtNjI-iPMloZF5bZs~Ey8Sbkvpm5Ec0GXClpyOiAhdPmPaVm6eFdBWh0oWo5lXheQX9QnwXqyZZyti0BOTejEctgARnd51tCSFuEPQHmUED66XBaQwbJ7dvWTqXpM33lF5iFmH9CG5cYyzy0VYa48Qc5Pg3V70KPN4V4riV9fHOcc8Pvtu3IIqHlCal258Llmx3b4vQ3Tn8goWTgtzYAlP3MZtUxL~~q0osPbv1-E8ISKc1pLIqnUs1TF2iDRVq9jh5ZWGImLw1c1rMAKIr4qskWOI0TusbpyzyvILy9A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A parent urged the Lamar County School District board to act after rising extracurricular costs left some students unable to participate.

The comment matters because parents said mandatory out-of-pocket expenses are creating socioeconomic barriers to sports and activities across the district.

During public comment, a parent described the cost of one cheer program as \"almost $2,400 per kid,\" saying the Oak Grove Middle School cheer team required more than $41,000 this year. The parent said an initial packet for tryouts listed a commitment of $1,200 to $1,700 but that final costs were substantially higher. \"No child should be required to pay a party thousands of dollars for a public school sport,\" the parent said.

The parent said she met with school officials in March and that the athletic director told parents he would address the cost but that \"nothing has been done.\" She asked the district to remove mandatory participation fees, place caps on out-of-pocket expenses, require fundraising and have district-level approval for final activity costs. The parent framed the issue as districtwide, not limited to cheerleading, and called the current practice \"socioeconomic discrimination\" for some students.

Board members did not take action during the meeting; the comment occurred during the public-comment portion. No formal motion to change policy or adopt caps was recorded in the meeting minutes provided.","A parent told the board that Oak Grove Middle School cheerleading required nearly $2,400 per child this year and called on the district to cap out-of-pocket expenses and increase accountability for extracurricular pricing.",{"_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},6201583,"Lamar County School District reviews draft budget, awaits final state funding numbers",1124,243000,1367000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3792346-52dc44cb58e0e50c521db6d1816f5d14&start=243&end=1367","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3792346-52dc44cb58e0e50c521db6d1816f5d14/thumbnail_243000.jpg","/articles/6201583/Mississippi/Lamar-County-School-District-reviews-draft-budget-awaits-final-state-funding-numbers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6201583-7adb6902cf6a322e91309e9bfac72cb0/orig.mp4?Expires=1776309139&Signature=C0ThXuqXoYwp5OPGbkKhuiepjq8s0oRXgvPjjD30kHdx7gTxju-23Gb~uZt8dBLlWv4GxUYFI6tgrvwSB8WpDo185Ge9kyBZtm16KjbJS8clZS~ZVeW3ivux6hImhD90wRR5rTvBo-CbG3p~dHlafEMAQ900aA7bglu-LY9sGOj-cuiQbqQ~lN5A-N3raTfev8JNzIUfLm8m~CV2319pcPM~Rmx0jelYrl6pfgHfIgwb1aT5rZyiMMjDMlFL4Ynuzk5-eSQok~UZ~TNBKIqRZK0IwvHbncKI3bGoSmSqvv8yipUr4o0kaY0oly2t85cJ3L3hgtB-EH1AWj4YnCdYDg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lamar County School District leaders reviewed a draft budget estimate that details federal, state and local revenue sources and current expenditure projections.

The presentation mattered because the numbers will shape staffing, programs and capital plans for the coming year: district staff outlined revenue from federal programs such as Title I and local sources including an ad valorem railcar tax and pledged educational enhancement funds.

District staff summarized major revenue lines and outstanding items. Title I was listed at about $2,200,000, ATSI (school improvement) at $333,000, Title II at $435,000, JROTC at $66,000, a universal screening contract at $35,000 and extended school year services at $20,000. The presenter also described a $350,000 allotment related to heavy trucks and said a portion of the educational enhancement fund is currently pledged to existing debt. The presenter said the district had added an estimate of \"$21,000,002.50\" in one line item and gave a total-expenditure figure in the presentation materials.

Staff emphasized the district was still waiting for a final state number. \"Despite the fact that they passed the state budget, we have not received a number from the state, so we're still waiting for that number,\" a staff member said, explaining that the final Mississippi student funding figure could change the estimate.

The presenter described how reimbursements work for some locally generated revenue: \"Think of a bus driver driving the field trip or one of our officers working security for events. That is money coming back to the district to reimburse us for that,\" the staff member said.

No formal vote or budget adoption occurred at the meeting; the presentation was an informational update. Board discussion included requests for superintendent recommendations on related agenda items (see meeting minutes for any subsequent formal motions). The district did not present a final adopted budget at this session.","Board heard a detailed presentation on the district's draft revenues and expenditures, including federal programs and locally generated funds; officials said they are still awaiting a final state student funding figure.","actionData","errors"]

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Superintendent reports 776 graduates, calendar tweaks and progress on school designs

Parents urge Lamar County School District to cap extracurricular fees after cheer costs balloon

Lamar County School District reviews draft budget, awaits final state funding numbers