Board of Trustees Meeting, Jackson Public School District 8/18/26

The Jackson Public School District Board of Trustees held a meeting on August 18, 2026, where several procurement and contract-related items were discussed and approved. Key actions included the renewal of an agreement with Grand Canyon University for student teaching placements, approval of a certification support agreement with AIM Institute for eligible teachers, and the purchase of automotive diagnostic software for the career development center. The board also approved a memorandum of understanding with the Secretary of the Army to continue oversight of the Junior ROTC program, and a clinical education agreement with the University of Mississippi for speech language pathology training. Additionally, the board awarded a cybersecurity modernization contract to CDW Government valued at $594,450 over three years to enhance the district's threat detection and response capabilities. Other approvals included a lease reinstatement with Big River Energy LLC, a school nurse grant agreement with the Mississippi Department of Education totaling $255,000 over three years, and various consent agenda items related to finance and personnel. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session.