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Purnell said the U.S. Department of Education has \"reinstated the district's access to the $6,800,000 for ARP ESSER\" and that the district had roughly $6.8 million in encumbrances against those funds. She added that because the ARP/ESSER funds are again available, the district \"will not have to\" use district maintenance funds that it had planned to redeploy for those expenses.

At the same time, Purnell told the board that the district now expects estimated federal revenues from Title II and Title IV to be reduced by approximately $1,800,000 in the FY25-26 budget. \"We are reviewing the full financial impact of these adjustments and reconciling any discrepancies between previous anticipated and current federal funding levels,\" she said.

Purnell said the district's new enterprise resource planning system is live and being integrated into budget processes. \"The Tyler Beam system is now live, and we are actively finalizing the integration of the system to ensure accurate financial reporting and budget tracking,\" she said, noting that budget entries for FY26 are being processed through the new system.

Dr. Green told the board the administration is watching developments at the federal level closely and coordinating with the Mississippi Department of Education. He said the reinstatement of ARP/ESSER funds will help \"mitigate the impact of the estimated $1.8 million loss in Title funding.\" The administration said it plans to present a balanced FY26 budget for board adoption at the Aug. 5, 2025 meeting that incorporates the federal funding adjustments.

The update included practical assurances: Purnell and staff said previously-encumbered projects (such as HVAC repairs funded as allowable ARP/ESSER expenditures) continued and that the district did not have to breach contracts when funding was paused.

Board members asked whether the temporary loss of funding had caused vendors or projects to be paused or contracts to be breached. Purnell said the district had continued project work and did not have to breach contracts; it had planned contingency funding but will not need to use it now that ARP/ESSER access is restored.

The administration emphasized that detailed reconciliations will be incorporated into the FY26 budget document and presented to the board at the August meeting.

Less-critical background and next steps: the district will finalize FY26 budget line items and provide a report outlining key changes. The board will consider the balanced budget at its Aug. 5 meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board Meeting for Jackson Public Schools, 6/17/25","oneSentenceSummary","Superintendent Dr. Green and Margaret Purnell, executive director of finance, told the Jackson Public School District Board the U.S. Department of Education has reinstated access to roughly $6.8 million in ARP/ESSER funds but that the district expects an estimated $1.8 million reduction in Title II and Title IV revenues for FY26.","taxTitle","JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, Mississippi","taxId",12967,"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},6517210,"JPS approves IdentiMetrics for secondary attendance tracking, district to roll out in stages",514,2308000,2822000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5419969-5a59e20a05ad622403457da4d8b6813f&start=2308&end=2822","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5419969-5a59e20a05ad622403457da4d8b6813f/thumbnail_2308000.jpg","/articles/6517210/Mississippi/JPS-approves-IdentiMetrics-for-secondary-attendance-tracking-district-to-roll-out-in-stages","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6517210-8d7b4b73d6931ca7b7bcb18b1d25cb08/orig.mp4?Expires=1770429286&Signature=GLJDtQrDYHzogBxRmqw5tjxemGuSDCX-mQVl7fBiPad5wKy~109pdPJEvhGbLJlv9iaXYIuQChtgT2vn0mwfL8ajohUTNKdjosDCl06esJKR5orrcDTqjVLaffGAUbvdomRiR6gJFH2SdF2LbcUfXBrFb1~me5VWyVueQYRCmrTUidKRVMGQS4e4OBVcMhX43NImyJHRkoHtUY9qDqju3HAoL9U7P~FkA0SMfUsKpx4jGBoRdpjEiBMkGtT5kW3g-qb1qaQXOnDFQ6xkvPJ-zRWPXK1RmjyLEaO4Gk-OVqbfVX-UsXZOw5EFFoo8uazEdABHa~YL61UvmHd7Hu-UVg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Faith Strong, standing in for Chief Information/Student Information official Mr. Johnson, presented the district's recommendation to approve IdentiMetrics for secondary attendance tracking and the board approved the item.

Strong said the platform is an add-on that extends capabilities beyond PowerSchool rather than duplicating them. \"It is a plug in which extends our efforts to pull additional data to address our early warning approach for schools to build interventions around student attendance,\" she said, explaining that students would use ID badges for entry and exit and that the system would provide daily data to school leaders.

Administrators cautioned that IdentiMetrics will help manage general absenteeism but is not a substitute for period-by-period attendance to identify skipping; teachers will still need to mark attendance for each class period. The presenter said the initial rollout will focus on secondary schools, with a goal of eventual districtwide ID use.

Board members raised integration questions about ParentSquare and direct parent notifications. Administration said PowerSchool remains the student information system for elementary attendance and that district-issued devices and staff processes will be used as the district scales the system. The board approved the information/action item by voice vote; the motion to approve was moved by Mitch and seconded by Frank and recorded as approved with no nays.

Implementation notes included training, staged rollout and consideration of how IdentiMetrics data might be used to support bus, extracurricular and security use cases over time.","The Jackson Public School District approved IdentiMetrics for secondary attendance tracking to provide badge-based entry/exit data and support early-warning attendance interventions while retaining period-by-period teacher attendance to detect skipping.",{"_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},6517215,"JPS board approves tighter limits on student cellphones during instructional day; buses exempted with rules",1175,2999000,4174000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5419969-5a59e20a05ad622403457da4d8b6813f&start=2999&end=4174","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5419969-5a59e20a05ad622403457da4d8b6813f/thumbnail_2999000.jpg","/articles/6517215/Mississippi/JPS-board-approves-tighter-limits-on-student-cellphones-during-instructional-day-buses-exempted-with-rules","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6517215-aa2c3ad0abf22de4b1e77ca2b0421cb0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770429286&Signature=m~nslNVb5mezrjUuyE0Tq2Phh2yyEFKgKGGcKZgxBnovD9vb-vXuch9yaO5C9Rts5Y9sjRIiLwQ53-33w1BXpnY0eWo7tYGUYW12hXpp-h~np-A0grMDTm0V90pSlES2exeDg5cxvpzHn3NlF6b3YsIARkUIhfBX~U6Z5~nQEiCJE3bdqHNWHOFPOSGh9ompZzRVTzp7v0PlB~coMPFdhtAe1B6CPVYOCAt73IBKhnfNXZCEg~hdhJofLlTa7AWBpgw62f4mTS5gNQ3tVcQKUfk0U5Hpz5L0E3m6mw6hb2~J25qHsoPkW3DaGJ3~HWTN2BCGXUbyUYEU7PuLTOGCvQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Jackson Public School District Board of Trustees approved amended language to Policy JCBAAA, curbing student use of personal electronic devices during the instructional day while allowing limited use on buses under specified conditions.

General Counsel Harris told the board the proposed changes were drafted after public engagement, principal and scholar advisory meetings and a July 10 community listening session. \"The office of the general counsel and administration are recommending that the Jackson Public School District Board of Trustees approve the recommended amendments to policy JCBAAA, scholar use of electronic devices,\" Harris said.

Key provisions in the approved amendments include stricter restrictions on personal device use during class and more stringent consequences for violations, the administration said. The district also revised the draft after public comment to permit device use on buses with parameters intended to prevent driver distraction and protect other scholars. Harris described a process for bus drivers to document on-ride disturbances: drivers will complete a referral/report form after the bus is stopped and hand it to school administration for follow-up.

Superintendent Dr. Green framed the change as necessary to curb classroom distractions. \"And it's become untenable,\" Dr. Green said of pervasive device use, adding that the district \"still believe[s] this is the right way to go\" to support learning and district achievement goals.

The administration addressed several operational concerns raised during public comment and the listening session:

- Customer service and phone access: staff received targeted customer-service training this summer, and school phone systems are operational except at the newly renovated Bailey APAC, which is awaiting cabling; calls to Bailey will be routed to mobile phones until permanent connections are complete.
- Connectivity and devices: the district said scholars in grades 6–12 have been issued district-managed Chromebooks or equivalent; each school maintains loaner devices for students who do not have a device or experience device failure. The district reported recent infrastructure work with C Spire to replace an older hub-and-spoke network with high-speed fiber so individual schools do not bring down the wider system.
- Classroom security: principals were directed to ensure classrooms are secured during unattended periods; facilities will address doors or locks that do not function.

Board members praised the district's engagement process and emphasized the implementation challenges. The policy change was presented as an information/action item and approved on a voice vote. The motion to approve was moved by Frank, seconded by Mitch; board members responded \"Aye,\" and no nays were recorded.

The administration said rollout will include principal-level instructions, staff training, and time for schools to implement practical steps such as loaner-device procedures and building repairs where needed.","The Jackson Public School District Board approved amendments to policy JCBAAA to restrict use of personal electronic devices during instructional time, allow constrained use on buses, and increase enforcement and office training, following community listening sessions and administrative changes to the proposal.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6517205,"JPS board approves contracts, MOUs and consent agendas; adopts minutes and agenda",1437,1712000,3149000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5419969-5a59e20a05ad622403457da4d8b6813f&start=1712&end=3149","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5419969-5a59e20a05ad622403457da4d8b6813f/thumbnail_1712000.jpg","/articles/6517205/Mississippi/JPS-board-approves-contracts-MOUs-and-consent-agendas-adopts-minutes-and-agenda","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6517205-f23a5ef9a407ab49dfdd478c679a98b8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770429286&Signature=Du5EuScCOviIjMxSpc-YwmjC2Ns0qwxpk7MzmGphEcCpOWsJyiIP-9m~O-oxrynaRRLKZ6DVTrAng~Chmmk4qDicDsHuTfPmOBf3WO6MHrP8eUZxCqw1x6fzb5iWNaspUelx~i1VdVAhB2pV81LqPDoRZB9wQdPJZgOxrrsCeXQkWeG7aPm~8doybzD~8JNQ-VAXiilgNV0eV~rRx1ZxBzCd3gteKGbnUD4i2vDGn~p4Q7-~vKC7naXxHikX85oNi6Nea4smEHpmdLP3HgkRT~kR5li3tjp7ebARiCCggDPHajuaECmqjJFPViiORlXzn50LegSRYh2QBIkRiGNh3w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Jackson Public School District Board of Trustees voted on a number of contracts, memoranda of understanding and consent items during its July meeting.

Key approvals and actions:

- Adoption of the meeting agenda: moved by Mitch, seconded by Cynthia Thompson (teleconference); approved by voice vote.
- Approval of minutes: board approved the regular meeting minutes from June 17, 2025 and special meeting minutes from June 30, 2025; motion moved by Mitch, second by Miss Taylor; approved by voice vote.
- Renewal of AMR contract for standby ambulatory services: the athletics department recommended continued AMR standby coverage for athletic events and other district activities; presented by Kenneth Green (executive director of athletics) and reviewed by the board (review presented; formal approval recorded as review).
- Memorandum of agreement with Digital Promise and the Center for Inclusive Innovation: Amanda Thomas (executive director of climate and wellness) presented a review of a proposed MOA to join a national community of practice on school condition measures; item presented for review and intended for board consideration at a future action if required.
- Renewal agreement with Walden University: renewed MOU to continue field experience, student teaching, and internship opportunities through spring 2028 and a 10% tuition discount program for district employees; presenters said no current student placements are active but renewal ensures future placement availability.
- Contract award for single-audit services to Brown CPA PLLC (Clint Brown): administration recommended a one-year engagement for the FY2025 single audit; the board reviewed the recommendation and authorized the contract.
- RFP 2025-11 awarded to Fisher Construction for large-scale tree and debris removal at the Environmental Learning Center; funding source identified as 16th Section property funds.
- Discovery Education agreement: Dr. Smith presented an agreement for Discovery Education to provide supplemental online instructional resources and professional learning for K–12; board approved the agreement by voice vote.
- Consent agenda approvals: the board approved the consent agenda items for finance, general and personnel after prior review; motions were moved and seconded and approved by voice vote.
- Motion to close the meeting for executive session: board approved the motion to go into executive session; movers and second recorded and voice vote carried.

Most motions were approved by voice votes with no recorded nays during roll calls in the meeting. Where a mover and seconder were recorded, the meeting transcript shows consistent \"aye\" responses and no nays.

The board also heard reports on school leadership appointments, ribbon-cutting and open-house dates for consolidated campuses (Bailey APAC and Obama Magnet at the Northwest site), and operational items such as an RFP for tree removal at the Environmental Learning Center.

Votes at a glance (items with clear recorded motions and outcomes in the transcript):
- Agenda adoption — approved (moved Mitch; second Cynthia Thompson).
- Minutes (06/17/2025 regular and 06/30/2025 special) — approved (moved Mitch; second Miss Taylor).
- Discovery Education agreement — approved (moved Frank; second Mitch).
- IdentiMetrics attendance system — approved (moved Mitch; second Frank).
- Policy JCBAAA (electronic devices) — approved (moved Frank; second Mitch).
- Brown CPA single-audit contract (FY2025) — approved for 1 year (review/award recorded).
- RFP 2025-11 to Fisher Construction (tree removal at Environmental Learning Center) — approved (funded via 16th Section funds).
- Consent agenda: finance, general, personnel — approved.

The administration said additional documentation and implementation plans will follow for contracts and technology procurements.","At its July meeting the Jackson Public School District Board approved a string of routine and substantive items including adoption of the agenda and minutes, awards and renewals of contracts, memoranda of understanding with universities and vendors, and consent agenda items for finance, general and personnel.","actionData","errors"]

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