MAY 8, 2007
THE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD OF VERNON PARISH LOUISIANA CONVENED IN REGULARSESSION, MAY 8, 2007, AT, 10:00AM, AT 201 BELVIEW ROAD, LEESVILLE, LA.
PRESIDENT REESE CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AND ON ROLL CALL THE FOLLOWING
MEMBERS WERE PRESENT:
RICKY REESE, PRESIDENT
JAMES ARMES, VICE PRESIDENT
ROBERT PYNES JR.
MEL HARRIS
MARK H. SMITH
STEVE WOODS
BERYL FORD
RANDY MARTIN
MICHAEL PERKINS
VERNON TRAVIS
GAYE MCKEE
M. GENE HAYMON
ABSENT: COL. DAVID G. SAGE-MILITARY OBLIGATION
There was also present Dr. Cynthia Gillespie, Secretary of the Board.
The meeting was opened in prayer by Robert Pynes.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vernon Travis.
On motion of Mark Smith, seconded by Mel Harris, the Board voted to approve the minutes of May 3, 2007 and dispense with the reading of the minutes.
Ralph Kimball, representative from Taylor and Sons, presented Employee Of The Month to Missy Creasey, paraprofessional at East Leesville Elementary School. She received a gift certificate and a plaque and was congratulated by the Board for her hard work and dedication.
Students from Leesville High JROTC, Anacoco High, Evans High, Hornbeck High, Pickering Elementary, Rosepine High, Rosepine Elementary, Pickering High, Hicks High, and Simpson High Schools were recognized for their achievements and congratulated by the Board.
Tim Green, accountant, discussed the GASB 45 Statement. Other Postemployment Benefits(OPEB) were discussed and this matter was taken under advisement until further notification from Mr. Ward and Superintendent Gillespie.
On recommendation of Superintendent Gillespie and on motion of Mel Harris, seconded by James Armes, the Board to approve the following resignations:
Madeline Sue Garth, teacher/NPE
Cassie Reed, teacher/PES
Angelica Gradick, teacher/NPE
Johnna Husarek, teacher/PES
Elizabeth Coleman, SPED aide/VMS
Richard MacFarlane, SPED aide/LHS
Kathryn Manzanares, teacher/RES
Belinda McKenzie, teacher/Simpson
On recommendation of Superintendent Gillespie and on motion of Steve Woods, seconded by Mike Perkins, the Board voted to approve the following sabbatical leave request:
Lindsey Bryant, teacher/Pitkin-PROF SABB-1st Semester 2007-08 school year
On recommendation of Superintendent Gillespie and on motion of Randy Martin, seconded by Gene Haymon, the Board voted to approve the following requests for a leave without pay:
Jennifer Dowden, teacher/ELE-Other LWOP 2007-2008 school year
Melonee Cryer, cafeteria manager/NPE-MEDICAL LWOP/5-1-07/6-1-07
On recommendation of Superintendent Gillespie and on motion of James Armes, seconded by Beryl Ford, the Board voted to approve the following new employees:
Jennifer Mellender, teacher/LHS-replacing Betty Hicks(SABB thru 5-25-07) Christine Hicks, custodian/RES-replacing Lori Cromp(resigned)
On recommendation of Superintendent Gillespie and on motion of Gaye McKee, seconded by James Armes, the Board voted to approve the following employee transfers:
Cynthia Smith, teacher/LHS-trns to Optional School(at LHS in SABB position)
Marta Palavecino, ESL aide/SPE-from 21 to 24 hours weekly(student need)
Lensie Stanley, teacher/SPE-trns to WLE-replacing Miranda Welch(resigned)
Kathy Wilson, teacher/LHS-trns to Hornbeck-replacing John Hill (retired)
On motion of Steve Woods, seconded by Vernon Travis, the Board voted to advertise for printer refills.
On motion of Beryl Ford, seconded by James Armes , the Board voted to advertise for networking supplies.
On recommendation of Superintendent Gillespie, and on motion of James Armes, seconded by Randy Martin, the Board voted to name Barbara Cart as Headstart Coordinator.
Jimmy Funderburk discussed the Fort Polk housing area. A Fort Polk Attendance Zone Committee was selected (Districts One, Four, and Six Board Members) with Steve Woods elected as chairperson. A meeting will be scheduled at a later date.
On motion of Mel Harris, seconded by Beryl Ford, Mr. Harris' report on the National School Board Convention was postponed until June 7, 2007.
Mark Smith reported that the Finance Committee had met and and on motion of Mark Smith, seconded by Mel Harris, the Board voted to adopt the revised budget.
VERNON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
MAY 8, 2007
FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007
BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
FUND CURRENT INCREASE REVISED
NUMBER BUDGET (DECREASE)
BUDGET
110 WORKERS' COMP $450,000 100,000 $550,000
The FY 2007 Workers' Compensation fund had to be increased $100,000 due to higher workers compensation claims.
116 RAPIDES FOUNDATION $ 0 340,000 $340,000
The FY 2007 grant award allocation for Rapides Foundation-Systemic Initiative was received in the amount of $340,000. This is a new award that was not budgeted.
214 IDEA $2,088,062 68,607 $2,156,669
A supplement to the FY 2007 grant award allocation for IDEA was received in the amount of $68,607, increasing the budget to $2,156,669.
215 PRESCHOOL $131,364 2,325 $133,689
A supplement to the FY 2007 grant award allocation for Preschool was received in the amount of $2,325, increasing the budget to $133,689.
217 BASIC GRANT $101,209 3,340 $104,549
A supplement to the FY 2007 grant award allocation for Basic Grant was received in the amount of $3,340, increasing the budget to $104,549.
221 FUNDS TO IMPROVE ED $ 0 165,664 $165,664
The FY 2007 grant award allocation for Funds to Improve Education was received in the amount of $165,664. This is a new award and was not
budgeted.
223 ENHANCING EDUC $ 0 23,703 $23,703
The FY 2007 grant award allocation for Enhancing Education Through Technology was received in the amount of $23,703. This is a new award that was not budgeted.
224 BASIC GRANT- ARTIT $ 0 619 $ 619
The FY 2007 grant award allocation for Basic Grant-Articulation Agreements was received in the amount $619. This is a new award and was not budgeted.
225 BASIC GRANT, CO $0 $21,240 $21,240
The FY 2007 grant award allocation for Basic Grant, Carryover was received in the amount of $21,240. This is a new award that was not budgeted.
279 ENHANCING EDUC $0 $833 $833
The FY 2007 grant award allocation for Enhancing Education Through Technology was received in the amount of $ 833. This was a supplement award
to the previous year grant.
529 K-12 ACCOUNT $ 0 $93,609 $93,609
The FY 2007 grant award allocation for K-12 Accountability Rewards was received in the amount of $93,609. This is a new award that was not budgeted.
631 TITLE I $2,996,369 $197,590 $3,193,959
A supplement to the FY 2007 grant award allocation for Title I was received in the amount of $197,590, increasing the budget to $3,193,959.
633 TITLE IV $58,763 2,169 $60,932
A supplement to the FY 2007 grant award allocation for Title IV was received in the amount of $2,169, increasing the budget to $60,932.
634 TITLE II $611,419 40,310 $651,729
A supplement to the FY 2007 grant award allocation for Title II was received in the amount of $40,310, increasing the budget to $651,729.
635 TITLE V $12,653 158 $12,811
A supplement to the FY 2007 grant award allocation for Title V was received in the amount of $ 158, increasing the budget to $12,811.
637 TITLE III $55,986 (6,032) $49,954
A decrease to the FY 2007 grant award allocation for Title III was received in the amount of $6,032, decreasing the budget to $49,954.
501 WARD ONE MAINT
REVENUE $638,452 (61,469) $576,983
EXPENDITURES 611,266 (180,103) 431,163
EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)
OF REVENUE 27,186 118,634 145,820
FUND BAL:
BEGINNING 318,559 0 18,559
FUND BAL:
ENDING 345,745 118,634 464,379
An adjustment was made to Ward One Maintenance Fund to reduce revenues by $61,469. This adjustment was made to remove the budget for fund transfers for $73,063, which will not be needed and to increase ad valorem revenue due to increased receipts. Expenditures were decreased by $180,103 due to the removal of funds transferred paid of $73,063 since there were no fund transfers and reduced spending for the fiscal year.
502 WARD TWO ANACOCO MAINT
REVENUE $82,827 2,526 $85,353
EXPENDITURES 86,592 (10,315) 76,276
EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)
OF REVENUE (3,765) 12,842 9,077
FUND BAL:
BEGINNING 24,592 0 24,592
FUND BAL:
ENDING 20,827 12,842 33,669
An adjustment was made to Ward Two Maintenance Fund to increase revenues by $2,526 to reflect increased property tax revenues. Expenditures were decreased by $10,315 to reflect current year expenses.
503 HORNBECK MAINT
REVENUE $59,112 22,756 $81,868
EXPENDITURES 54,745 5,835 60,580
EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)
OF REVENUE 2,665 18,623 21,288
FUND BAL: BEGINNING 4,680 0 4,680
FUND BAL: ENDING 9,047 18,623 25,968
An adjustment was made to the Hornbeck Maintenance Fund to increase the revenue by $ 22,756 due to increased property tax revenue. Expenditures were adjusted by $ 5,835 to reflect decreased expenses for the current fiscal year.
504 WARD THREE MAINT
REVENUE $152,723 (25,119) $127,604
EXPENDITURES 164,064 (13,404) 150,660
EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)
OF REVENUE (11,341) (11715) (23,056)
FUND BAL: BEGINNING 217,784 0 217,784
FUND BAL: ENDING $206,443 (11,715) $194,728
An adjustment was made to Ward Three Maintenance to reduce revenues by $25,119 due mainly to decreased property tax revenue. Expenditures were decreased by $13,404 to reflect current fiscal year spending.
505 WARD FOUR MAINT
REVENUE $172,999 (2,578) $170,421
EXPENDITURES 171,464 (2,596) 168,868
EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)
OF REVENUE 1,534 18 1,552
FUND BAL: BEGINNING 105,656 0 105,656
FUND BAL: ENDING $107,190 18 $107,208
An adjustment was made to Ward Four Maintenance to reduce revenues by $2,578 due to decreased property tax revenue. Expenditures were decreased by $2,596 to reflect current fiscal year spending.
506 WARD FIVE MAINT
REVENUE $293,066 127,435 $420,501
EXPENDITURES 125,207 16,365 141,572
EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)
OF REVENUE 167,859 111,070 278,928
FUND BAL: BEGINNING 705,466 0 705,466
FUND BAL: ENDING $873,224 111,070 $984,394
An adjustment was made to Ward Five Maintenance to increase revenues by $127,435 due to increased property tax revenue. Expenditures were increased by $16,365 to reflect current fiscal year expenses.
507 WARD SIX MAINT
REVENUE $ 41,256 10,513 $51,769
EXPENDITURES 31,658 23,465 55,123
EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)
OF REVENUE 9,598 (12,952) (3,354)
FUND BAL: BEGINNING 14,333 0 14,333
FUND BAL: ENDING $23,931 (12,952) $10,979
An adjustment was made to Ward Six Maintenance to increase revenues by $10,513. Expenditures were increased by $23,465 to reflect current fiscal year expenses.
508 WARD SEVEN MAINT
REVENUE 165,758 94,647 $260,405
EXPENDITURES 184,490 1,773 186,263
EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)
OF REVENUE (18,732) 92,874 74,142
FUND BAL: BEGINNING 87,102 0 87,102
FUND BAL: ENDING $68,370 92,874 $161,244
An adjustment was made to Ward Seven Maintenance to increase revenues by $94,647 due to increased property tax revenue. Expenditures were increased by $1,773 to reflect current fiscal year expenses.
509 WARD EIGHT MAINT
REVENUE 39,337 4,115 $43,452
EXPENDITURES 39,203 8,119 47,322
EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)
OF REVENUE 134(4,004) (3,870)
FUND BAL: BEGINNING 24,586 024,586
FUND BAL: ENDING $24,720 (4,004)$20,716
An adjustment was made to Ward Eight Maintenance to increase revenues by $4,115. Expenditures were increased by $8,119 to reflect current fiscal year expenses.
510 LUNCH FUND
REVENUE 4,948,326 2,437 $4,950,763
EXPENDITURES 4,886,329 (13,513) 4,872,816
EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)
OF REVENUE 61,996 15,951 77,947
FUND BAL: BEGINNING 3,762 0 3,762
FUND BAL: ENDING $65,758 15,951 $81,709
An adjustment was made to the Lunch Fund to increase revenues by $2,437. Expenditures were reduced by $13,513 to reflect current year spending.
514 EVANS PROCESSING PLANT
REVENUE 36,300 5,200 $41,500
EXPENDITURES 39,230 2,085 41,315
EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)
OF REVENUE (2,930) 3115 185
FUND BAL: BEGINNING 338 0 338
FUND BAL: ENDING $(2,592) 3115 $523
An adjustment was made to the Evans Processing Plant Fund to increase revenues by $5,200 due to increased receipts. Expenditures were increased by $2,085 to reflect current year spending.
GENERAL FUND BUDGET 2006-2007
REVENUES
LOCAL REVENUES $ 11,551,764.06 (17 %)
STATE REVENUES 46,533,676.00 (70 %)
FEDERAL REVENUES 7,693,012.00 (11 %)
OTHER SOURCES 438,322.00 ( 2 %)
TOTAL REVENUE $ 66,216,774.06 (100 %) 2.2 % REDUCTION
EXPENDITURES
IN EXPENDITURES
REGULAR INSTRUCTION $ 28,836,086.67 (43.2 %) $634,393.90
SPECIAL EDUCATION 9,953.341.73 (14.9 %)218,973.51
VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS 1,824,690.36 ( 2.7 %)40,143.18
OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL 950,503.05 ( 1.4 %)20,911.06
SPECIAL PROGRAMS 195,024.29 ( 0.3 %)4,290.53
ADULT EDUCATION 9,950.31 ( 0 %)218.90
PUPIL SUPPORT 2,845,252.19 (4.3 %)62,595.54
INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF 2,028,922.86 (3.0 %)44,636.30
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 1,466,997.78 ( 2.2 %)32,273.95
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION 3,933,214.47 ( 5.9 %)86,530.71
BUSINESS SERVICES 508,719.85 ( 0.8 %)11,191.83
MAINTENANCE OF PLANT 6,167,569.54 ( 9.2 %)135,686.52
STUDENT TRANSPORTATION 5,296,872.82 ( 7.9 %)116,531.20
CENTRAL SERVICES 701,725.12 ( 1.1%)15,437.95
FOOD SERVICES 35,508.15 (0.1 %)781.17
COMMUNITY SERVICES 54,717.00 (0.1 %)1,203.77
OTHER USES OF FUNDS 1,921,836.40 ( 2.9 %)42,280.40
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 66,730,932.59 (100 %)$1,468,080.42
DEFECIT CURRENT YEAR -514,158.53
BEGINNING FUND BALANCE 2,181,991.49
ENDING FUND BALANCE $ 1,667,832.96
Gene Haymon reported that the Insurance Committee had met and on motion of Gene Haymon, seconded by Mark Smith, the Board voted to renew PCAL for one year. On motion of Gene Haymon, seconded by Beryl Ford, the Board also voted to contract with CAS for a Safety Program at a cost of $4200.00.
On motion of Mark Smith, seconded by Gaye McKee, the Board voted to approve budget amendments related to personnel changes.
On motion of Randy Martin, seconded by Vernon Travis, the Board voted to authorize the president and secretary to pay the claims.
In other business, Mr. Travis mentioned the need for new bleachers at Vernon Middle School and on motion of Vernon Travis, seconded by Steve Woods the Board voted to advertise for bleachers for the gym at Vernon Middle School.
On recommendation of Superintendent Gillespie and on motion of Mark Smith, seconded by Mel Harris, the Board voted to adopt a new salary schedule for the Headstart Coordinator - maximum at $55,000 on scale but will receive COLA's as provided by the federal government.
There were no memorial resolutions.
There being no further business, on motion of Gaye McKee, seconded by the
Board, the meeting was adjourned.
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RICKY REESE, BOARD PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
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DR. CYNTHIA GILLESPIE, SUPERINTENDENT