July 12, 2005
THE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD OF VERNON PARISH LOUISIANA CONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION, JULY 12, 2005 AT 10:00 A.M., AT 201 BELVIEW ROAD, LEESVILLE, LA. VICE-PRESIDENT PYNES CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AND ON ROLL CALL THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS WERE PRESENT:
ROBERT PYNES, JR., VICE-PRESIDENT
JAMES K. ARMES, III
BETTY WESTERCHIL
RICKY REESE
W.R. ”r;RANDY” MARTIN
PHILIP L. GUNN
B.R. HARVEY
GAYE McKEE
COL. A.WADE WOOLFREY
ABSENT: M. GENE HAYMON, OUT-OF-TOWN
MEL HARRIS, OUT-OF-TOWN
MARK H. SMITH, OUT-OF-TOWN
WILLIS A. FARRIS, ILLNESS
There was also present Mr. Jackie Self, Assistant Superintendent, sitting in for Dr. Cynthia Gillespie who was attending a Superintendent’s Conference.
The meeting was opened in prayer by Ricky Reese.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Randy Martin.
On motion of Philip Gunn, seconded by Gaye McKee, the Board voted to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes of July 7, 2005.
On recommendation of Superintendent Gillespie, at the Salary/Personnel Committee meeting on July 7th, and on motion of James Armes, seconded by Randy Martin, the Board to approve the following resignations:
Amelia Perry King, teacher/Pickering High
Katrina Nelson, teacher/Rosepine High
Melanie Trahan, teacher/Pickering High
Lacey Fletcher, teacher/West Leesville Elementary
Lisa Dunkleberger, teacher/Pickering Elementary
Chad Roy, teacher/Rosepine High
Tonjia Tilley, teacher/Pickering High
Dawn Maldonado, teacher/S. Polk
Edward Detommaso, teacher/Rosepine High
On recommendation of Superintendent Gillespie, at the Salary/Personnel Committee meeting on July 7th, and on motion of Gaye McKee, seconded by Ricky Reese, the Board voted to approve the following sabbatical leave requests:
Lola Irene Laranang Savell, Edu. Diagnostician/Central Office, Professional, 8/9/05-5/25/06
Melody Dowden, tch/Anacoco Elem., Medical, 8/9/05 – 5/25/06
On recommendation of Superintendent Gillespie, at the Salary/Personnel Committee meeting on July 7th, and on motion of Philip Gunn, seconded by Gaye McKee, the Board voted to approve the following request for a leave without pay:
On recommendation of Superintendent Gillespie, at the Salary/Personnel Committee meeting, and on motion of James Armes, seconded by Randy Martin, the Board voted to approve the following employee transfers:
Sheila Underwood, SPED tch./Pickering Elem. to 2nd grade tch/Pickering Elem. (replacing Linda Harvey, retired)
Nancy Blalock, tch/LHS to tch/Evans (replacing Dolores Bordine – retired)
Shirley Green, ½ time cook/Pickering Elem. to ½ time cook/Pickering High (replacing Sherry Murray – trans. to Pickering Elem.)
Sherry Murray, ½ time cook/Pickering High to ½ time cook/Pickering Elem. (replacing Shirley Green – trans. to Pickering High)
Jana McMahon, tch/S. Polk to tch/Rosepine Elem. (replacing Marlanea Cooley – trans. to new reading position)
Edward P. DeTommaso, tch/Pickering High to tch/Rosepine High (replacing Katrina Nelson-resigned)
Rodney Haymon, head custodian/N. Polk to head custodian/Anacoco Elem. (replacing Lowayne Miers – retired)
Natalie Welch, tch/Pickering Elem. to tch/Vernon Middle (replacing Donna Adams – resigned)
Emerick K. Wilson, custodian/LHS to custodian/N. Polk (replacing Rodney Haymon – trans. to Anacoco)
Tracy Dahlhoff, tch/Hornbeck to tch/Pickering Elem. (replacing Sherry Russell – resigned)
Heidi Welch, tch/West Elementary to East Elementary (new LA 4 position)
Lisa Franklin, tch/N. Polk to N. Polk (new LA 4 position)
Amanda Bealer, K tch/East Elem. to LA 4/East Elem. (new LA 4 position)
Kati Segura, 2nd tch/East Elem to Kindergarten/East Elem (repl. Amanda Bealer – new LA 4 position)
Stacey Bynog, tch/Hicks High to tch/N. Polk (replacing Vernonica Reyes – resigned)
Mary Semons custodian/N. Polk to head custodian (repl. Rodney Haymon – trans. to Anacoco)
Verna Jones, asst. prin./Pickering Elem. to counselor/Pickering Elem. (repl. Vickie Snowden-sabb. Position)
Jimmy Maricle, prin./Pickering Elem. to asst. prin. (repl. Verna Jones – sabb. Position)
On recommendation of Superintendent Gillespie, at the Salary Personnel Committee meeting on July 7th, and on motion of Philip Gunn, seconded by Gaye McKee, the Board voted to approve the following new employees:
Amy Scott, tch/N. Polk (replacing Dana Kreyenbuhl – trans. to honors position)
Carol Mays, tch/N. Polk (replacing Glenda Welch – trans to new reading position)
Kelly Concini, tch/Pickering High (replacing Larissa Filler – resigned)
Laura Fabacher, tch/West Elem. (replacing Rachel Martin – I/S trans. to 3rd grade)
Candace Fletcher, tch/S. Polk (replacing Jena McMahon-trans. to Rosepine Elem.)
Kimberly Franks, tch/Rosepine High (replacing Melinda Granger – I/S trans. to librarian)
Carline Pelt, retiree return to work, tch/Simpson (replacing Jennifer Wilbanks – trans to Hicks)
Betty Harper, retiree return to work, tch/Pickering High (replacing Melanie Trahan – resigned)
Anna Beheler, tch/S. Polk (replacing Michelle Cooley – trans to West Elem.)
Keri Allison, tch/West Elem. (replacing Karen Robertson – trans. to Title I @ East Elem.)
Kish Russell, tch/N. Polk (new LA 4 position)
Laurie Kaffka, tch/East Elem. (new LA 4 position)
Brooke Hutches, tch/East Elem. (new LA 4 position)
Yvonne Folsom, tch/S. Polk (replacing Lisa Causey – sabb. 8/9/05 – 1/13/06
Brittany Fox, tch/Rosepine High (replacing Chad Roy-resigned)
Kerri Stubbs, tch/West Elem. (replacing Kati Segura – trans to East Elem.)
Kara Knighton-Spikes, tch/N. Polk (new LA 4 position)
Gina Rigsby, tch/Pickering Elem. (replacing Natalie Welch (trans. to Vernon Middle)
Yvette Bolton, tch/Simpson (replacing Nancy Renelle Davis – resigned)
Donell Evans, tch/LHS (replacing Melissa Cable (trans. to Pickering H.S.)
Cherish Fletcher, tch/LHS (new SPED position)
Michelle Parker, tch/Evans (new position due to overcrowding)
Stacy Telano, tch/Pickering Elem. (replacing Lisa Dunkleberger – resigned)
Sonya Ross, tch/Pickering High (replacing Venny Jones – resigned)
Randolph Perez, tch/Pickering High (replacing Edward Detommaso (trans. to RHS)
On motion of Ricky Reese, seconded by Betty Westerchil, the Board voted to approve budget amendments related to personnel changes.
Mr. Self introduced and welcomed Colonel Harry McCloud, ROTC program instructor at Leesville High School. Colonel McCloud gave a brief overview of the program and cited some of its many accomplishments and its goals for the future. Chloe Trobridge, Battalion Commander and overall drill team commander (Rank: Cadet LTC), explained further the structure and functions of Leesville High School’s JROTC and its outstanding rankings and accomplishments in various competitions, including the honor of attending the Nationals high school drill team championships. Other students in attendance were: Elizabeth Moore, Executive Officer and Unarmed drill Team Commander, Nathan Tillotson, Armed Drill team Commander, and Cristal Williams, Color guard Commander
On motion of Philip Gunn, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to write a letter of recommendation and appreciation to Colonel McCloud and the JROTC program..
On motion of Gaye McKee, seconded by Betty Westerchil, the Board voted to approve the 2005-06 Pupil Progression Plan.
On motion of Gaye McKee, seconded by B.R. Harvey, the Board voted to open bids on classroom furniture for Rosepine additions. Bids received are as follows:
BIDDER ITEM QUANTITY UNIT PRICE
School Specialty, Inc. 18” High School Desk 240 $ 53.00
Teacher Desk, Grey 8 $228.00
Teacher Desk, Walnut 8 $228.00
Teacher Chairs 16 $ 88.00
14” Elementary Chairs 104 $ 10.50
Double Desks 17 $ 80.00
18’’ chairs 34 $ 14.50
4-drawer Filing Cabinet 8 $124.00
LA School Equipment 18” High School Desk 240 $ 56.40
Teacher Desk, Grey 8 $176.36
Teacher Desk, Walnut 8 $176.36
Teacher Chairs 16 $117.60
14” Elementary Chairs 104 $ 17.50
Double Desks 17 $ 72.62
18’’ chairs 34 $ 19.50
4-drawer Filing Cabinet 8 $ 94.96
Teacher’s Pet 18” High School Desk 240 $ 66.53
Teacher Desk, Grey 8 $213.48
Teacher Desk, Walnut 8 $213.48
Teacher Chairs 16 $ 93.79
14” Elementary Chairs 104 $ 20.66
Double Desks 17 $ 80.15
18’’ chairs 34 no bid
4-drawer Filing Cabinet 8 $144.18
Modern Tech 18” High School Desk 240 $ 49.95
Teacher Desk, Grey 8 $239.00
Teacher Desk, Walnut 8 $239.00
Teacher Chairs 16 $ 71.00
14” Elementary Chairs 104 $ 14.25
Double Desks 17 $ 61.00
18’’ chairs 34 $ 26.95
4-drawer Filing Cabinet 8 $137.00
On motion of Gaye McKee, seconded by Philip Gunn, the Board voted to accept the low bid that meets specifications.
RECO Corporation $18.93
Unisource $19.37
Economical Paper & Janitorial Supplies $19.65
On motion of Betty Westerchil, seconded by Philip Gunn, the Board voted to accept the low bid that meets specifications.
On motion of Ricky Reese, seconded by Randy Martin, the Board voted to open bids on milk and juice for 2005-06. Bids were as follows:
BIDDER WHOLE MILK LOWFAT CHOC. LOWFAT JUICE
Borden’s .30 .30 .30 .22
On motion of Ricky Reese, seconded by Betty Westerchil, the Board voted to accept the low bid of Foremost Dairies.
On motion of Philip Gunn, seconded by James Armes, the Board voted to open bids on bread for 2005-06. Bids received are as follows:
BIDDER BREAD HAMBURGER BUNS HOTDOG BUNS
Cotton’s Holsum $1.57 $1.62 $1.62
On motion of Philip Gunn, seconded by James Armes, the Board voted to accept the low bid of Cotton’s Holsum.
On motion of B.R. Harvey, seconded by Betty Westerchil, the Board voted to open bids on two used portable buildings at Pitkin School. The only bid received was submitted by John Moore in the amount of $100.00 for each building.
On motion of Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Armes, the Board voted to accept Mr. Moore’s bid.
In other business, Mr. John Norris, the Board’s Property and Liability Insurance consultant, explained that the Board’s Machinery Breakdown Insurance was due to expire on August 1st. He presented a compiled list of quotes he had received from local insurance agents.
On recommendation of Mr. Norris and on motion of Ricky Reese, Vernon Parish Insurance Committee chairperson, seconded by Randy Martin, the Board voted to accept the low quote of Snowden Insurance for Machinery Breakdown Insurance coverage.
On motion of Ricky Reese, seconded by the Board, the Board adopted the following memorial resolution:
WHEREAS, the Vernon Parish School Board was deeply saddened by the recent death of Mrs. Mildred Youngblood, retired educator; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Youngblood was the mother of Mrs. Towanda Willrodt, assistant principal at Anacoco High School and Mrs. Adonna Elliott, retired teacher at Anacoco Elementary School, and the aunt of Mrs. Quinda Bennett, personnel secretary at the central office; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Youngblood was an extraordinary educator and her love for teaching and counseling, her enthusiasm, her youthful and happy attitude, and her knowledge and expertise were among her attributes that made her a favorite and a credit to the educational profession; now
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Board requests a copy of this memorial resolution, along with its heartfelt condolences, be sent to Mrs. Willrodt, Mrs. Elliott, and Mrs. Bennett and their family at this time of bereavement.
On motion of Ricky Reese, seconded by the Board, the Board adopted the following memorial resolution:
WHEREAS, the Vernon Parish School Board takes this means to express its heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr. William ”r;Billy” McGraw, retired principal at Hornbeck High School, and the grandfather of Mrs. Jennifer Carroll, teacher at Anacoco Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, Mr. McGraw was a well-respected and beloved educator and administrator who dedicated many years of service to the students and families of the Hornbeck community. He will surely be missed by his family and friends; now
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Board requests a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to Mrs. Carroll and her entire family at this time of bereavement.
On motion of Philip Gunn, seconded by Gaye McKee, the Board voted to authorize the president and secretary to pay the claims.
There being no further business, on motion of Gaye McKee and seconded by the Board the meeting was adjourned.
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M. GENE HAYMON, BOARD PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
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DR. CYNTHIA GILLESPIE, SUPERINTENDENT