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McComb board debates federal-programs contract, approves new deal for Rochelle Collins
Summary
Board members questioned an amendment that lacked a stated budget amount before approving a new contract for Rochelle Collins to oversee federal programs; members discussed whether to table the amendment or adopt a replacement contract following the prior term’s Sept. 30 expiration.
The McComb School District board debated whether to amend an existing federal-programs contract or approve a new contract for Rochelle Collins before voting to approve a new contract.
An unidentified board member raised concerns that the proposed amendment did not include a budget figure, asking, “in the contract you said, there is no, what is the budget there now?” (Unidentified Speaker 4). Speaker 7 responded that the amendment extended contract terms and that “there’s no increase” in the amount included in the current amendment, and the board discussed whether that was sufficient detail for approval.
Board members noted the prior contract’s term had expired Sept. 30 and questioned how payments would be handled during any gap. Speaker 1 said Collins “will get paid” and that the district expects accounting and contract administration to cover payroll during the extension.
Lynn Martin moved to approve a new contract for Rochelle Collins regarding federal programs; the motion was seconded and carried by recorded voice votes (members recorded as voting “I,” including Angela Bates and Lynn Martin). The board also discussed whether to hold a special meeting if the full contract document needed additional review.
Why it matters: The federal-programs coordinator role controls administration of federal grants and compliance activities affecting Title I and other federal funds; clarity about contract terms and budgeted amounts affects district fiscal accountability and grant administration.
What’s next: Board members asked staff to ensure the contract language and minutes clearly reflect whether the action was a new contract or an amendment and to provide a fully itemized contract/attachment if further approval is required.
