Board approves one-year, $90,003.61 extension for Mythix contract

The Mississippi State Board of Education approved a one-year contract modification Jan. 18 to extend services from vendor Mythix at an added cost of $90,003.61.

Dr. Gavin introduced the single action item for the meeting, explaining the department sought to extend the existing contract with Mythix by one year at an additional $90,003.61. "Our current contract with Mythix is to extend the contract by 1 year by an additional cost of $90,003.61," Dr. Gavin said.

Board action: Matt Miller moved to approve the contract modification and Bill Jacobs seconded. Members voted in favor by voice; the chair announced the motion passed. The board did not record a roll-call tally in the meeting transcript, and the public record in the meeting packet contains the contract backup materials.

What this means: The extension authorizes continued work by Mythix under the same contract vehicle for an additional year at the stated cost. Specific deliverables tied to the extension were described in the department's backup materials included in the board packet.

Next step: Department staff will implement the contract modification and process the vendor payment consistent with state procurement rules. The board did not add conditions to the approval during the meeting.