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Lamar County board unanimously accepts Hanco low bid to build Purvis and Sumrall high schools
Summary
At a Nov. 7 special meeting in Hattiesburg, the Lamar County Board of Education voted unanimously to accept the low bid from Hanco Corporation to construct new high schools in Purvis and Sumrall; the meeting included routine agenda approval and a recess.
The Lamar County Board of Education voted unanimously Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at a special meeting in the Lamar County School District Pioneer Building in Hattiesburg to accept the low bid from Hanco Corporation to build new high schools in Purvis and Sumrall.
The vote came after a board discussion of the Hanco bid. Jordan Carlisle, a board member, moved to accept the low bid; Lance LeFan, a board member, seconded the motion. The minutes record that Jennie Hensarling, Lance LeFan, Shae Farmer and Jordan Carlisle voted for the motion and that there were no votes against it.
Earlier in the session, Lance LeFan moved to approve the general agenda; Shae Farmer seconded, and the board approved the agenda unanimously. The published agenda listed the consideration and acceptance of the Hanco Corporation low bid as a principal action item.
The transcript records that discussion was held regarding the Hanco bid but does not provide dollar amounts, contract terms, or details about project timeline or funding sources. Those specifics were not specified in the meeting record provided. The meeting minutes list Dr. Quick, superintendent, and Rick Norton, board attorney, as present.
Votes at a glance: - Motion to approve general agenda: Mover — Lance LeFan; second — Shae Farmer; outcome — approved unanimously (Jennie Hensarling, Lance LeFan, Shae Farmer, Jordan Carlisle recorded in favor). - Motion to accept Hanco Corporation low bid to build the new Purvis and Sumrall high schools: Mover — Jordan Carlisle; second — Lance LeFan; outcome — approved unanimously (Jennie Hensarling, Lance LeFan, Shae Farmer, Jordan Carlisle recorded in favor).
The board recessed following the meeting agenda. The transcript does not record further procedural steps such as contract execution dates, authorized spending totals, or specified funding sources; those items will require follow-up with district staff or publicly posted contract documents for verification.
