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The broker summarized the incumbent Liberty Mutual renewal and said Liberty has paid $275,906 in claims over the last three years with reserves of about $64,003 currently open. The broker showed a premium comparison across coverage lines (general liability, commercial auto, crime, school leaders E&O, cyber and property) and said increases reflected added autos and recent claims activity.

The broker said he had an option from Berkeley covering general liability, auto and crime but was still awaiting quotes for school leaders E&O and law enforcement legal coverage. He asked for additional time—through the end of the month—to obtain MSBA and CRC comparative quotes; the broker said MSBA is a valuable option but tends to provide renewal figures very close to the expiration date.

Why this matters: insurance premiums and the district’s choice of carrier affect operating costs and the district’s exposure to future claims; the broker recommended shopping the account but noted that detailed quotes for some coverages were still pending.

Board members discussed vehicle exposure (several new buses were added and older 15‑passenger vans were being retired) and possible adjustments to coverages. The broker recommended considering the district’s fleet mix in premium comparisons and noted that crime coverage is limited to $100,000 in the current presentation.

Ending: The broker will continue to pursue MSBA/CRC quotes and present a final renewal recommendation when options for school leaders E&O and law enforcement legal are available; no final carrier selection was made during the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","HCSD Board Meeting 06/16/2025","oneSentenceSummary","An insurance broker presented renewal options, cited increased claims paid by the incumbent carrier and sought time to finalize quotes from alternative carriers including MSBA and Berkeley.","taxTitle","HANCOCK CO SCHOOL DIST, School Districts, Mississippi","taxId",59429,"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},6515777,"District credits routing software with $113,000 salary savings, plans app rollout and bus purchases",532,3418000,3950000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3846411-77249ebb03d734d0cab2acfcab7192ce&start=3418&end=3950","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3846411-77249ebb03d734d0cab2acfcab7192ce/thumbnail_3418000.jpg","/articles/6515777/Mississippi/District-credits-routing-software-with-113000-salary-savings-plans-app-rollout-and-bus-purchases","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6515777-8883ea60f2b86a7c9ba5d0812e0bf675/orig.mp4?Expires=1770771415&Signature=F6fmwGQvwShW6pWfRJSsSJVmt2TJQjDaG1Tcs-8lKV85bd~VANDh7qoHTJ6Vu-EyQyhUsuAHtcIWYD37nqC5ErpOEf4Q41ZYpenOymZWHvc6rGtmeMSTHYIlzXoi5TASZhZzGRnUir8b1G~TUT0C30fX~jy9d1G17WeC-o2ydBGVPb9cSyQAEZjDN-Zq4s15Px-W3XwsiP~5wr4~7jRo0LNo11JB~vQtSilUUfgRERYLV~LEdx-B4Rvv7lfrAIC9wf5T4YC3zduoTMgfdZY9WIJa2lo7D6Hc9oE816vgoNMAYBEAJRKN1YSqmbUEVxY57urkmEH8z7EkOc6TsPGOsQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Transportation officials told the Hancock County School District Board of Trustees that the new routing software (Route Finder Plus) has allowed the district to optimize routes, eliminate seven routes so far and realize an estimated $113,000 in salary savings.

Transportation staff demonstrated the software’s mapping and optimization features for the board, showing how the system breaks down student counts, stops and routes by neighborhood and grade. A staff presenter said the district expects to be able to optimize additional routes as routing data is refined.

District staff also described a companion parent app, \"Stop Finder,\" that will provide each parent with a code tied to their child and enable tracking of the bus and alerts about late buses. Staff said they plan to implement the parent app in July and that the software subscription runs on an annual contract.

On vehicle procurement, staff said a new school bus will cost approximately $140,000–$145,000 and that eliminating routes reduces overall fleet wear and long‑term replacement costs. The presenter said the district has removed seven older routes and is evaluating additional route consolidations, which will also reduce fuel and operating expenses.

Why this matters: routing optimization and parent notifications can reduce operating costs, improve safety and give parents real‑time information about bus arrivals.

Board members asked whether the system tracks speed or driver behavior; staff said camera and telematics data can be used as needed but that driver speed tracking had been turned off for the parent app presentation.

Ending: The district will implement the parent notification app in July, continue route optimization and incorporate cost savings from consolidated routes into next year’s transportation planning.","Transportation staff said new routing software and an associated parent app reduced routes and saved roughly $113,000 in salary costs; the district plans to implement a parent stop‑finder app in July and is budgeting for new buses at $140,000–$145,000 each.",{"_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},6515782,"Board approves at least one teacher hire, accepts teacher resignation and recommends new South Hancock principal",1973,1327000,3300000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3846411-77249ebb03d734d0cab2acfcab7192ce&start=1327&end=3300","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3846411-77249ebb03d734d0cab2acfcab7192ce/thumbnail_1327000.jpg","/articles/6515782/Mississippi/Board-approves-at-least-one-teacher-hire-accepts-teacher-resignation-and-recommends-new-South-Hancock-principal","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6515782-28b597c129db955f2e367821017e45d9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770771415&Signature=G6vqCLQ9j3pjX864dvY466ho4bpJXxE7iAiYoqkRiRsGEH-aAZjdOKPNOS9Futcs1NPUM2oGbFJiDpgfGxeMl9plv~53Cnp-WBCWvpZMqj~cZHBWOm-XKzDhaG76UdbYsc2CqLnimK9cbil-g5WXJwpV3uLb77DwjcAxZjurn9qMPkXuzzoTti50szH7KpADCICOxXkGZXUV8o0jwRsz5NfUbyPrEqjeEpR3xPNd5G9Wm2Gr~g12sJk1me~qQx8bpK8kebDUa34q~zESTbeyl2AQBfX~ETCI~bHjIK~tFGoTb2CZdx2Z9mBRlX5pOaadNv0e~UdLuaDe34-TN8T4lA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hancock County School District board amended its agenda to add personnel items including the acceptance of a teacher resignation and approval of a recommended hire for Hancock Middle School for the 2025–26 school year.

The board added item 91 to accept the resignation of Mackenzie Rudney as a teacher at Hancock Middle School, effective June 12, 2025. The resignation was included in the amended consent agenda.

The board also considered a recommendation to employ a teacher (item language in the transcript reads as presented) and approved the motion by roll call. The motion to approve the recommendation to employ the named candidate was seconded; the roll call recorded the following votes: District 1 — yes; District 2 — no; District 3 — yes; District 4 — yes; District 5 — no. A majority voted to carry the motion.

Separately, the board heard a recommendation to appoint Dr. David DeMorse as principal at South Hancock Elementary. Dr. DeMorse addressed the board and described his 24 years in education and leadership experience. The board introduced him during the meeting; the transcript shows the district presenting the recommendation but does not record a formal roll‑call motion and vote on the principal appointment in the provided excerpt.

Why this matters: personnel decisions determine school staffing and leadership for the coming school year and were handled via the board’s amended consent agenda and individual motions.

Ending: The board accepted the resignation, approved at least one teacher hire by roll call and introduced the recommended principal candidate for South Hancock; formal contract actions for the principal were not recorded in the meeting excerpt.","Board added agenda items to accept a teacher resignation, approve a teacher hire for Hancock Middle School and recommended Dr. David DeMorse as principal at South Hancock Elementary; a teacher employment motion passed on a roll call.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6515786,"District reports boiler mismatch, sprinkler repairs and $258,128 bid for school fencing",0,1399000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3846411-77249ebb03d734d0cab2acfcab7192ce&start=1399&end=1399","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3846411-77249ebb03d734d0cab2acfcab7192ce/thumbnail_1399000.jpg","/articles/6515786/Mississippi/District-reports-boiler-mismatch-sprinkler-repairs-and-258128-bid-for-school-fencing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6515786-a87d7f3cb3cc926cf1908d0efc9141e5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770771415&Signature=f11yPUQW2B5JMjIE8ln92aCxKf-oRdU01q8lzVcFaY9XJd0Vf~LTA275IiBUgD55nf5qq1UQHFrBE7YgyNauCE1lZg7eSscV06m1K-1o~5mxjuA9KoStBygzvcfcm3I4rCoP8Mwjgf-CL9pCG1bN--pq~dy8-SsB8eL8QkFj8XQf4cplIdOSI7MXFrFoPHPHSAPyRCZ2Rma5by5XTLJXuHO0-jZ~FAX78-tK2YyRgaQcb9wcBbmMIIUlz-IFTNnW4GIg4Jy5JyqH4FLsUTD8BYRcckO-TAhsEpa2p8LSuNhVPlgahnKRtv~wyVib4KhbBAGPHYLVj~Uey43JSfjBSw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Facilities staff told the Hancock County School District Board of Trustees that a boiler shipped for West Elementary arrived with dimensions different from the engineering specifications and required coordination with the manufacturer to avoid major reengineering.

The facilities presenter said the manufacturer agreed to provide alternate internal equipment and cover related costs so the boiler will fit the intended mechanical room. \"They are paying to have some other equipment inside of the room... so everything's gonna work out,\" the presenter said.

Staff also reported annual sprinkler inspections found several items requiring repair, including some larger repairs at the North campus that will be scheduled. Flooring work across district campuses is progressing rapidly; staff said contractors using equipment for stripping and waxing have produced better, faster results than in‑house manual methods.

On capital projects, the board was presented a bid recommendation from Makati Vitano for the fencing project at Hancock High School, Hancock Middle School and the Hancock County Career Technical Center for $258,128. Facilities staff said the chain‑link portion of the project should install quickly but the decorative gates and hardware for areas in front of the high school and the career tech building may have longer lead times; staff said a contract still needed board approval.

Why this matters: the boiler and sprinkler repairs affect building safety and operations; the fencing contract covers security and access points across three campuses and carries a multi‑hundred‑thousand dollar price tag.

Board members asked for timing details on fencing hardware and lead times; staff said final lead times depend on the vendor selected and that the district would return with the contract for approval. There was no final contract vote reported in the excerpt; staff said the fencing contract would be moved to the consent/contract segment of the agenda for formal action.

Ending: Facilities staff said summer work should allow campuses to open in the fall with repaired systems and updated flooring; the fencing bid remains slated for board action once contract details and hardware lead times are confirmed.","Facilities staff described a mis‑shipped boiler at West Elementary, routine and some larger sprinkler repairs, and recommended a $258,128 fencing bid covering three campuses; contract approval was to follow agenda action.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6515793,"Hancock County School District hears midyear finance update, schedules budget hearings for August",609,2444000,3053000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3846411-77249ebb03d734d0cab2acfcab7192ce&start=2444&end=3053","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3846411-77249ebb03d734d0cab2acfcab7192ce/thumbnail_2444000.jpg","/articles/6515793/Mississippi/Hancock-County-School-District-hears-midyear-finance-update-schedules-budget-hearings-for-August","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6515793-ef4df8b4b347ef580ae0f25d818e66cb/orig.mp4?Expires=1770771415&Signature=G30N~lHaR4xG3vkDjz~CGtpNhbPlYZgymj0NsZGg87tUOvoezDlWxoDCXU819PGbB0J7l5fAKPkgzQIyzd35OofP4TgGqLfG8qOqXQw06u5I4svulTWRYQPN9epMqU4VX668KVFq-6s~KPsJOz7mnagWlBkgUa1ZnK1uBZFUcf0vFsfgCD0zEoiOWZY9lhQhInYT-T2WfWlUNEvHbzV-sfmu9wcuC2-0vF1GkGT7tIZuXR4WMCwBtyPAf6eXUI3Flv3vJ3moi2TPrN46Fhvkksr9PI-~XfH2iULC7r-LDCgcDns3laYlM0xzC0690jqF~mHM1hM7SdqGdb7j0OMyng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District finance staff told the Hancock County School District Board of Trustees that tax collections for the current year fell slightly short of earlier estimates and laid out a timeline for the district’s 2025–26 budget, including a public hearing planned for Aug. 4.

The board heard that total ad valorem and homestead receipts that were expected for the year came in about $61,945 below the district’s estimate. A staff presenter said the district received $16,768,000 versus an available base of $16,830,011.56 and described the variance as “relatively small” given tax‑collection volatility.

The finance presentation placed the district’s operating revenue mix as primarily local, followed by state and federal sources, and noted that May collections this year trailed May and June collections from the prior year. Staff also flagged that the county’s new property rolls and the state’s final funding numbers remained pending and would affect final calculations for next year.

Why this matters: the shortfall and pending state figures feed directly into the board’s tax and millage decisions and the district’s ability to set staffing and program budgets before the school year begins.

Board and staff were given preliminary scenarios showing what a 4% or 5% tax request could yield and were told the district’s operational millage position is low compared with peers on the coast. The presentation also reviewed outstanding debt instruments, including a three‑mil note and a 2019 bond, and noted the possibility of accelerating payoff for a bond and a three‑year note that could shorten future borrowing timelines.

The board agreed to the budget calendar staff proposed: run legal ads in the local newspaper beginning July 16, hold a public hearing at 5 p.m. on Aug. 4, and aim for final adoption in the week of Aug. 11–15 so the budget can be submitted to the county by the Aug. 15 deadline. Board members also discussed presenting a preliminary 2% budget at the July board meeting to guide planning.

District staff said they expect to close the fiscal year paperwork and finalize accounting entries by mid‑July so the August materials will show the most up‑to‑date balances. The presenter emphasized that both county new‑property assessments and the state funding allocation remain outstanding and will be incorporated once available.

Board members asked clarifying questions about timing and next steps; there were no formal changes to millage or tax rates at the meeting.

Ending: Board members agreed on the public hearing and the target schedule so staff can complete year‑end closing and prepare the August adoption packet.","District staff reported a small shortfall in tax collections, outlined bond and debt timing and proposed a budget timeline with a public hearing Aug. 4 and final approval the week of Aug. 11–15.","actionData","errors"]

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District insurance broker outlines renewal options, says Liberty Mutual claims drive proposed increase

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District reports boiler mismatch, sprinkler repairs and $258,128 bid for school fencing

Hancock County School District hears midyear finance update, schedules budget hearings for August