Stone County School Board Meeting Recap: May 4, 2026
May 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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SCSD School Board Meeting – May 4, 2026
This summary is intended to document what was discussed and decided during the meeting based on the publicly available recording. The recording begins during academic accountability presentations and does not include opening agenda items or early meeting business.
From the School Board website: “The Regular School Board Meeting on May 4, 2026, will convene in the Library to accommodate the high number of recognitions scheduled. Please note that the recognition portion of the meeting will not be live-streamed. The Board will return to the Professional Development Center (Board Room) to resume the regular meeting and live stream immediately following the presentations.”
| Meeting Details | |
| Meeting Time and Date : | 05/04/2026 at 06:00 PM |
| Location : | Professional Development Center |
| 532 East Central AvenueWigginsMississippi – 39577Stone Middle School | |
| Meeting Documents | |
| Quick View Agenda | |
1. Elementary and Middle School Academic Accountability Updates
School administrators presented accountability and testing updates for elementary and middle school students.
Discussion included:
- Third, fourth, and fifth grade ELA and math growth
- Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA) scores
- Benchmark testing results and projections
- Student growth percentages
- Science scores
- Lowest-performing student growth
- State testing timelines
- Student attendance
- Discipline referrals
- Math interventions and academic coaching
School administrators discussed:
- Fewer third-grade retesters than the previous year
- 92 of 116 kindergarten students met the state cut score
- Middle school attendance at 93%
- 20% of students with two or more absences per month
- Discipline referrals for the month decreased from 70 to 42
Presentation only. No vote.
2. High School Accountability Update
Stone High School administration presented updates on attendance, discipline, staffing, accountability projections, graduation, and college and career readiness indicators.
Discussion included:
- Student attendance
- Teacher attendance
- Discipline referrals
- Grade averages
- Teacher vacancies and hiring
- Reading, math, and science scores
- Graduation indicators
- ACT WorkKeys
- Industry certifications
- Dual credit classes
- ASVAB testing
- CTE indicators
- Accountability score changes
School administration reported:
- 117 discipline infractions for April
- Daily attendance of 91.5%
- Teacher attendance of 94%
- One special education teacher retiring
- Vacancies in history, math, science, electives, and special education
- Several positions already filled or pending
Administration discussed changes to the state accountability model and higher cut scores required for an A rating.
Presentation only. No vote.
3. High School Concession Stand and Restroom Project Update
District administration shared updates regarding concession stands, restrooms, and storage facilities planned near the high school football field.
Discussion included:
- Container-based structures
- Layout and placement
- Restroom and concession locations
- Drainage work
- Sewer and electrical needs
- Delivery timelines
- Exterior appearance options
- Cost estimates
Administration stated the structures could be moved in the future if needed.
Update only. No vote identified in recording.
4. Finance Approval
District administration discussed school finances.
Discussion included:
- Budget status
- Fuel costs
- Seasonal budget pressures near the end of the school year
Motion made and approved.
5. Section 16 Land Matters
Section 16 matters discussed included easements, timber removal, and bids.
Discussion included:
- Bid amounts
- Multiple parcels
- Timber bids
- Easement matters
Recommendation made to take bids under advisement until the next meeting.
Motion made and approved.
6. Personnel Matters
Personnel recommendations presented by Superintendent West.
Motion made and approved.
7. First Reading of Handbook and Policy Revisions
Board members discussed handbook and policy revisions.
Discussion included:
- Fighting and self-defense language
- Weapons language
- Bus seating assignments
- Dress code wording
- Black pants in dress code
- Spirit shirts
- Turtlenecks and collar requirements
- Highlighting proposed policy changes for board review
Board members discussed how student discipline determinations are made following investigations and discussed examples of different student conduct situations.
Board members also discussed whether handbook language should be highlighted to better identify proposed changes.
Discussion only during first reading.
8. Approval of Policy Revisions
Motion made and approved for policy corrections and revisions discussed.
9. Executive Session
Motion made and approved to enter executive session.
10. Adjourn
FAQ Block
Q: What did the Stone County School Board cover at its May 4, 2026 meeting? A: The board reviewed academic accountability updates for elementary, middle, and high school students, discussed a concession stand and restroom project at the football field, approved finances and personnel matters, and completed a first reading of handbook and policy revisions.
Q: Did the Stone County School Board vote on any policy changes? A: Yes. The board approved policy corrections and revisions during the meeting and voted to enter executive session. A first reading of handbook updates — including language on fighting, dress code, and weapons — was also discussed but not yet approved.
Q: When is the next Stone County School Board meeting? A: Section 16 timber and easement bids were tabled until the next meeting. Check wigginsms.com for the updated schedule as it becomes available.