MPSD Board of Trustees
The Meridian Public School District Board of Trustees meets for its regular meetings on the 3rd Monday of each month at 5:30 pm in the Multipurpose Building located on the campus of Meridian High School at 2320 32nd Street, Meridian, MS, 39305.
Gwendolyn Hardaway | School Board President
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Gwendolyn Hardaway | School Board President
Kimberly Houston | School Board Vice President
![Photo of Kimberly Houston, School Board Secretary]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719416837/mpsdk12net/bds38ymvow8s9c3bzjy1/KimHouston2023.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719416837/mpsdk12net/bds38ymvow8s9c3bzjy1/KimHouston2023.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1719416837/mpsdk12net/bds38ymvow8s9c3bzjy1/KimHouston2023.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1719416837/mpsdk12net/bds38ymvow8s9c3bzjy1/KimHouston2023.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1719416837/mpsdk12net/bds38ymvow8s9c3bzjy1/KimHouston2023.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1719416837/mpsdk12net/bds38ymvow8s9c3bzjy1/KimHouston2023.jpg","width":2200}])
Kimberly Houston | School Board Vice President
Debbie Young | School Board Secretary
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Debbie Young | School Board Secretary
Monica Cryer | School Board Member
![Photo of Monica Cryer, School Board Member]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719416997/mpsdk12net/ob2b9iqlsjiadorfdzvp/2024CryerBoardMember8x10.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719416997/mpsdk12net/ob2b9iqlsjiadorfdzvp/2024CryerBoardMember8x10.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1719416997/mpsdk12net/ob2b9iqlsjiadorfdzvp/2024CryerBoardMember8x10.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1719416997/mpsdk12net/ob2b9iqlsjiadorfdzvp/2024CryerBoardMember8x10.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1719416997/mpsdk12net/ob2b9iqlsjiadorfdzvp/2024CryerBoardMember8x10.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1719416997/mpsdk12net/ob2b9iqlsjiadorfdzvp/2024CryerBoardMember8x10.jpg","width":2200}])
Monica Cryer | School Board Member
Ronald Turner, Sr. | School Board Member
![Photo of MPSD Board President Ronald Turner, Sr.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719416735/mpsdk12net/crt6dlynvjjup9pzjudl/RonaldTurnerSr2023.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719416735/mpsdk12net/crt6dlynvjjup9pzjudl/RonaldTurnerSr2023.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1719416735/mpsdk12net/crt6dlynvjjup9pzjudl/RonaldTurnerSr2023.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1719416735/mpsdk12net/crt6dlynvjjup9pzjudl/RonaldTurnerSr2023.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1719416735/mpsdk12net/crt6dlynvjjup9pzjudl/RonaldTurnerSr2023.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1719416735/mpsdk12net/crt6dlynvjjup9pzjudl/RonaldTurnerSr2023.jpg","width":2200}])
Ronald Turner, Sr. | Board Member
MPSD News to Know
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Meridian Public School District Honors 2026 Teachers and Administrator of the Year
MERIDIAN, MS – During the January 2026 Regular Monthly Meeting, the Meridian Public School District (MPSD) Board of Trustees recognized the 2026 Teachers of the Year and the Administrator of the Year for their outstanding dedication to student success.
![Weather Update | January 23, 2026 | 3 P.M.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769113945/mpsdk12net/mcrwmkmw2otv8dtrheww/2025WeatherUpdateRectangle.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769113945/mpsdk12net/mcrwmkmw2otv8dtrheww/2025WeatherUpdateRectangle.jpg","width":500}])
Weather Update | January 23, 2026 | 3 P.M.
MPSD is closely monitoring the winter weather moving into the Meridian area this weekend. We are coordinating with local officials to ensure the safety of our students and staff.
WEATHER UPDATE: THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2026 | 2:30 p.m.
MPSD District officials are closely monitoring the inclement winter weather forecast for our area this weekend, January 23–25, 2026.
The safety of our students and staff is always our top priority. We are staying in constant contact with local weather officials to determine if travel conditions will be safe for the start of the school week.
School Board Resources
Board of Trustees Meeting Schedule
School Board Meeting Agendas
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MPSD School Board Policy
You can access MPSD School Board Policies online at https://meridian.msbapolicy.org/