October 10, 2006
THE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD OF VERNON PARISH LOUISIANA CONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION ON OCTOBER 10, 2006 AT 10:00AM AT 201 BELVIEW ROAD, LEESVILLE, LA. PRESIDENT PYNES CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AND ON ROLL CALL THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS WERE PRESENT:
ROBERT PYNES JR., PRESIDENT
RICKY REESE, VICE PRESIDENT
JAMES K. ARMES, III
MEL HARRIS
JOHN C. BURNS
BERYL FORD
RANDY MARTIN
MICHAEL PERKINS
MAXINE GUNN
GAYE MCKEE
GENE HAYMON
ABSENT: MARK SMITH - FAMILY OBLIGATION
COL. SAGE - MILITARY OBLIGATION
There was also present Dr. Cynthia Gillespie, Secretary of the Board.
The meeting was opened in prayer by Ricky Reese.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Gaye McKee.
On motion of Beryl Ford, seconded by Ricky Reese, the Board voted to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes of October 5, 2006.
Terri Adams and Johnny Rosier, representatives from Taylor and Sons, presented "The Employee Of The Month" to Gabriela Nazario, paraprofessional at South Polk Elementary. She received a gift certificate and a plaque for her dedicated service.
On recommendation of Superintendent Gillespie and on motion of Gaye McKee, seconded by Maxine Gunn, the Board voted to approve the following resignations:
Belinda Thompson, Headstart Aide/NPE
Jai Lyn Dauzart, Headstart Aide/AES
Carol Mays, LA4teacher/NPE
Gina Briggs, custodian/PHS
Kim Tuck, maintenance/Central Office
On recommendation of Superintendent Gillespie and on motion of James Armes, seconded by Mel Harris, the Board voted to approve the following sabbatical leave request:
Toni Moore, teacher/Simpson-Medical SABB 9-20-06/5-25-07
On recommendation of Superintendent Gillespie and on motion of Gene Haymon, seconded by James Armes, the Board voted to approve the following request for a leave without pay:
Jeanette Mayo, custodian/NPE-Medical LWOP 9-1-06/9-1-07
On recommendation of Superintendent Gillespie and on motion of Beryl Ford, seconded by John Burns, the Board voted to approve the following employee transfers:
Paul Dowden, SPED aide/LHS-trns to LJHS replacing John Chavis(trns to LHS)
John Chavis, SPED aide/LJHS-trns to LHS-replacing Paul Dowden(trns to LJHS)
Wyonna Jeane, teacher/RES-I/S trns from 6th to GT-replacing Krista Penney
Krista Penny, teacher/RES-I/S trns from GT to 5th grade-new teacher slot
Kay Brandon, gen.fund aide/AHS-I/S trns to 10 month aide-replacing Judith Dowden(retired)
On recommendation of Superintendent Gillespie and on motion of James Armes, seconded by Randy Martin, the Board voted to approve the following list of new employees:
Lenora Garris, custodian/RES-replacing Harvey Lowrey(deceased)
Amy Vogel, teacher/LHS-replacing Mae Ann Ledet(SABB 06-07 school year)
Travis Johnson, bus aide/WLE-replacing Faye Johnson(retired)
Darold Gleason, teacher/LJHS-replacing Kim Magee(resigned)
Denise Meylian, teacher/Simpson-replacing Toni Moore(SABB 9-20-06/5-25-07)
Tami Griffin, teacher/LHS-replacing Courtland French (resigned)
John Chavis, SPED aide specific/LJHS-new position for new student
Jamie Bjournberg, teacher/RES-new position- overcrowded
Alicia Prichard, teacher/RHS-new position - overcrowded
Cedric Wilson, bus driver/WLE(leased bus)-replacing Clarence Jones(deceased)
Sandra McMullen, bus driver/RHS(leased bus)-replacing Glennon McKee(retired)
Donnie Walley, bus driver/RHS(leased bus)-replacing Jerr Inman(resigned)
Dondi Alford, SPED Aide/RHS-driving leased bus-replacing Bruce Austin (resigned)
Grover Holaway Jr., bus driver/WLE(leased bus)-replacing Paul Dahlman(resigned)
Larry Littleton, maintenance/central office-replacing Kim Tuck(resigned)
On recommendation of Superintendent Gillespie, and on motion by Maxine Gunn, seconded by Mel Harris, the Board voted to adopt the changes in the following policies:
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES
SCHOOL BOARD ETHICS
BUILDING AND GROUNDS MANAGEMENT
EMPLOYEE TOBACCO USE
EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL
ASSIGNMENT
EMPLOYEE CONDUCT
PROFESSIONAL LEAVE
SUSPENSION
Gene Haymon reported that the Insurance Committee had met and reviewed the vision insurance plans that were presented on September 12, 2006. The Insurance Committee selected Solinsky and Associates to be presented to the Board for approval for the vision insurance.
On motion of Gene Haymon, seconded by Randy Martin, the Board voted to approve Solinsky and Associates for the vision insurance for the Vernon Parish School Board. Ricky Reese opposed this motion.
On motion of Gaye McKee, seconded by Ricky Reese, the Board voted to approve budget amendments related to personnel changes.
On motion of Ricky Reese, seconded by Gaye McKee, the Board voted to authorize the president and secretary to pay the claims.
In other business, Superintendent Gillespie reminded the Board members that they would be having lunch at Evans High School on November 2, 2006 and that other schools would be scheduled after the first of the year.
Superintendent Gillespie also reminded the Board members about the Board training sponsored by the Orchard Foundation and Rapides Foundation to be held in November. The curriculum guidelines were discussed and Mr. Farris will present the iLEAP scores and the school performance scores at the next
meeting.
There being no further business, on motion of Gaye McKee, seconded by the Board, the meeting was adjourned.
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ROBERT PYNES JR., BOARD PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
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DR. CYNTHIA GILLESPIE, SUPERINTENDENT