Mississippi / School Districts / MARION CO SCHOOL DIST
The Marion County School District board voted to authorize staff to develop a driver's education program in response to a 2024 legislative requirement; the superintendent said the district will seek state approval, pursue small reimbursements and plan for vehicle and staffing needs.
Mississippi / School Districts / MARION CO SCHOOL DIST
The board approved the amended agenda, minutes, consent items, personnel actions (resignations, reemployment), two out-of-state field trips, discipline approvals, salary-scale updates, and several routine finance items during the meeting.
Mississippi / School Districts / MARION CO SCHOOL DIST
Students from the Carl Lofton Career and Technology Center presented tokens designed and laser-engraved by engineering students and each spoke about their CTE experiences; Ariana Horn and Cameron Graves described completed programs and future plans.
Mississippi / School Districts / MARION CO SCHOOL DIST
Superintendent reported the upcoming track construction will require protective ramps and likely close both ends of the track for about 60 days, limiting full-loop practice access; lights for West Baseball Field may be installed by playoff time pending inspections and weather.
Mississippi / School Districts / MARION CO SCHOOL DIST
The Marion County School District board on voice votes approved a contract for West Marion High School stadium lighting, multiple personnel recommendations, an administrative day for a water outage, and accepted district financial reports and graduation-rate gains.
Mississippi / School Districts / MARION CO SCHOOL DIST
School principals and district leaders honored teachers and parents across Marion County schools and announced Laurie Street as district teacher of the year and Sarah Gatewood as district administrator of the year.
Mississippi / School Districts / MARION CO SCHOOL DIST
The superintendent told the board that "some form of school choice will pass" the upcoming legislative session and warned local districts will need policies to handle transfers; the report also covered enrollment (about 1,747 funded students), discipline data, nutrition improvements and a near-term need for 34 used buses before new buses arrive in 2028.
Mississippi / School Districts / MARION CO SCHOOL DIST
The board amended the consent agenda to add acceptance of a $550 donation from Walt Massey to West Marion Primary School (matching a donation to East Marion High School); the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote.
Mississippi / School Districts / MARION CO SCHOOL DIST
The board nominated and voted to elect Lill Johnson as board president; Johnson accepted the nomination. The board also moved to retain Larry Jenkins as secretary and recorded votes in favor for both positions.
Mississippi / School Districts / MARION CO SCHOOL DIST
District leaders reported improved finance and food-nutrition balances, rising student growth metrics at elementary schools, and expansion of CTE certifications and dual-enrollment opportunities.