Southaven The board voted Sept. 4 to approve entering a contract for architectural services to renovate restrooms at Olive Branch Middle School.

A district staff member presented the project and requested permission to contract for architectural services. The board moved to approve entering a contractual agreement with Allen & Hoshall, PLLC, for the Olive Branch Middle School restroom renovation. With the motion and a second, the board chair called the vote and the item passed with voice votes of "Aye" and no opposition recorded.

Why it matters: Renovation projects require architectural agreements before the district may proceed to design and bidding phases. Approving an architectural contract advances the project toward construction procurement.

Details: The presenter stated the request as permission "to enter into a contractual agreement for architectural services" for the restroom manufacturing/renovation project. A board member recommended approval "to approve entering into a contractual agreement with Allen & Hoshall for their architectural services for the restroom renovations at Olive Branch Middle School." The board took no additional budgetary detail on the record during the public portion of the meeting.

Next steps: With the contract authorization approved, district staff may finalize the agreement and proceed with required design and procurement steps. The board did not record additional conditions or a separate motion to appropriate funds at the Sept. 4 meeting.