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Board approves multiple contracts, leases and financial report; rescinds prior Chastain repurposing approval to continue negotiations
Summary
Trustees approved amended service and partnership agreements, recruitment incentives, several leases and the district’s preliminary monthly financial report; they also rescinded a previous action on Chastain Middle School to continue negotiations with Redeemer Church.
The Jackson Public School District Board of Trustees approved a bundle of administrative actions at its meeting, including service agreements, a university partnership, recruitment incentives, lease agreements and the monthly financial report. Trustees also voted to rescind a previous approval related to the repurposing of Chastain Middle School so the district can continue negotiations with Redeemer Church.
Key actions approved by the board
- Amended service agreement with Reconstruction U.S., Inc.: The board approved an amendment to the agreement to provide reading support services for third‑grade scholars. The administration said the program is underwritten by the Barksdale Foundation and that $40,000 was previously approved for Reconstruction; the amendment includes an allocation of $3,000 to JPS staff who will work with the program to monitor classroom services. The administration described the $3,000 as an allocation from the previously approved funds. The motion carried by voice vote.
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