APRIL 12, 2011

DRAFT

THE VERNON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD CONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION, ON APRIL 12, 2011 AT 10:00AM, 201 BELVIEW ROAD, LEESVILLE, LA. VICE-PRESIDENT FORD CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AND ON ROLL CALL THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS WERE PRESENT:

 

BERYL FORD, VICE PRESIDENT

RANDI GLEASON

MEL HARRIS

ROBERT PYNES JR.

DOUG BRANDON

JERRY JEANE

RANDY MARTIN

STEVE WOODS

JOHN BLANKENBAKER

GERALD COOLEY

COL. FRANCIS B. BURNS

 

ABSENT:               JACKIE SELF - BOARD BUSINESS

                                MIKE PERKINS - BOARD BUSINESS

                                VERNON TRAVIS - BUSINESS OBLIGATION

 

There was also present Jimmy Funderburk, Assistant Superintendent.

 

The meeting was opened in prayer by Dr. Doug Brandon.

 

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dr. Doug Brandon.

 

On motion of Mel Harris, seconded by John Blankenbaker, the Board voted to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes of April 7, 2011.

 

Tom Neubert, Barbara Stainback, Steve Thomas, and Ramona Bennett recognized the following employees as Support Personnel of the Year:

 

Elementary Level:                Amanda Hunt - LA4 Paraprofessional/East Leesville Elementary

Middle School:                     Debbie Mace - Office Paraprofessional/Leesville Jr. High

High School Level:              Marilyn Tate - Office Paraprofessional/Rosepine High School

 

These employees were presented a plaque and a monetary gift in appreciation for their dedication and hard work.

 

On recommendation of Superintendent Self and on motion of Robert Pynes, seconded by Mel Harris, the Board voted to approve the following resignations:

 

Frederick, Heather, title I aide/WLE

Frazier, Edwin, bus driver/RHS

Rourk, Ashley, psychologist/CO

Lewis, Kendra, teacher/SPE

Simmonsen, Robert, assistant principal/RES

Brown, Dorothy, Sped aide/WLE

Parker, Darla, office aide/Sped office

Cryer, John, teacher/RHS

Doyle, Dana, custodian/Pitkin

Bailes, Karri, cook/RES

Stafford, Freddy, teacher/VMS

Migliore, Laurel, teacher/RHS

Dudley, Caitlyn, teacher/WLE

 

On recommendation of Superintendent Self and on motion of Doug Brandon, seconded by Randi Gleason, the Board voted to approve the following sabbatical leave request:

 

Matthews, Tracey, teacher/Evans-MEDICAL SABB 1st semester

 

On recommendation of Superintendent Self and on motion of Gerald Cooley, seconded by John Blankenbaker, the Board voted to approve the following requests for a leave without pay:

 

Jackson, Daisy, cook/LJHS-MEDICAL LWOP 3-10-11/5-1-11(extended time)

Roy, Naomi, Sped aide/Hicks - MEDICAL LWOP extended until 4-4-11

Perkins, Twila, cook/NPE - OTHER LWOP 3-1-11/5-27-11(Family Illness)

Smith, Ann, asst. principal/PES-OTHER LWOP-7-1-11/6-30-12

 

On recommendation of Superintendent Self and on motion of Randy Martin, seconded by Doug Brandon, the Board voted to approve the following list of new employees:

 

Duncan, Alicia, Sped aide specific/SPE-replacing Ashley Ramirez (resigned)

Keene, Lori, custodian/LJHS-replacing Robert Moore (terminated)

Doyle, Dana, custodian/Pitkin-replacing Belinda Newhouse (retirement)

Littleton, Jody, maintenance Level I-replacing Danny Slaydon (terminated)

 

On recommendation of Superintendent Self and on motion of John Blankenbaker, seconded by Randy Martin, the Board voted to approve the following employee transfers:

 

Hodge, Lacy, aide specific/AES-trns to Hornbeck with transfer of student

McAllister, Rebecca, Sped Aide/ELE-I/S trns to LA4 aide-replacing Rosland Williams

Williams, Rosland, LA4 aide/ELE-I/S trns to Sped aide-replacing Rebecca McAllister

Jeane, Carol, bus driver/WLE-trns to Evans-replacing Stacy Danielle Jeane(resigned)

 

On motion of Jerry Jeane, seconded by Gerald Cooley, the Board voted to accept the following employee retirements:

 

Bass, Mary, cook/LHS

Cole, Deana, teacher/AES

Smith, Ruby, counselor/Pitkin

Jeane, David Anthony, bus driver/Simpson

Mayo, Marsha, assistant cafeteria manager/ELE

Martinez, Linda, teacher/NPE

Arthur, Kathryn, teacher/LHS

Smith, Pam, homebound teacher/CO

 

On motion of Doug Brandon, seconded by Mel Harris, the Board voted to grant

permission to advertise for bids for renovations at Leesville High School.

 

On motion of Jerry Jeane, seconded by Randy Martin, the Board voted to accept the low bid from Pat Williams Construction for $588,500.00 with $48,600.00 Alternate 1 Credit for a total of $539,000 for renovations at Evans High School.

 

On motion of John Blankenbaker, seconded by Doug Brandon, the Board voted to approve the School Calendar for 2011-2012.

 

                                                     VERNON PARISH SCHOOL CALENDAR 2011-2012

 

August 8, 2011                    New Teacher Induction

August 9, 2011                    Staff Development

August 10, 2011                  Teacher Workday (at school sites)

August 11, 2011                  FIRST DAY FOR STUDENTS

 

September 5, 2011              Labor Day (Students & Staff Holiday)

 

October 6, 2011                   ½ Staff Development/ ½ Parent-Teacher Conference (Student Holiday)

October 7, 2011                   Fair Day (Students & Staff Holiday)

October 24-28, 2011          Fall Retest (GEE; ELA/M/SC/SS)

 

November 11, 2011             Veteran’s Day (Students & Staff Holiday)

November 21-25, 2011       Thanksgiving Break (Students & Staff Holidays)

 

December 1-16, 2011          Fall Retest (LAA 2 & End of Course Testing)

December 21, 2011              Teacher Workday (Student Holiday)

December 22-Jan. 4, 2012      Christmas/Winter Break (Students & Staff Holidays)

 

January 5, 2012                  Students & Staff Return

January 11, 2012                Midterm

January 16, 2012                Martin L. King Day (Students & Staff Holiday)

 

February 6-March 16, 2012      LEAP Alt. Assessment & Level 1 (LAA 1)

February 17, 2012                        ½ Staff Development/ ½ Parent-Teacher Conference

February 20, 2012                        President’s Day

                               

March 20-22, 2012             Phase 1 Testing (LEAP; GEE)

 

April 6-9, 2012                    Easter Break (Students & Staff Holidays)    

April 12-19, 2012               Phase     2 Testing (Level 2 -LAA 2- LEAP; iLEAP; GEE remaining items)

April 23-27, 2012               Spring Break (Student & Staff Holiday)

April 23-May 18, 2012       End of Course Testing

 

May 24, 2012                       ½ Day for Students (Testing) Full Day for Employees

May 25, 2012                       ½ Day for Students (Testing) Full Day for Employees

May 25, 2012                       LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

 

 

On motion of Doug Brandon, seconded by Randi Gleason, the Board voted to name school employees for 2011-2012.

 

Randi Gleason reported that the Transportation Committee had met and reviewed the following:  Child Alarms On Buses, Fuel Adjustment Checks, and Lease Buses.

 

After discussion, on motion of Randi Gleason, seconded by Mel Harris, the Board voted to adopt the following three recommendations:

 

                1.  Add the Child Alarm System to the checklist for State Inspections

                2.  Check Child Alarm System during evacuation drills twice yearly

                3.  Perform random checks at schools on the Child Alarm System

 

Fuel adjustments are made quarterly to bus drivers and this amount is based on a sliding scale based on the average cost of gasoline for that period of time.  This adjustment is only for contract drivers not lease bus drivers. 

 

Mr. Williams also stated that leases on thirty one buses would expire in June of 2012.  Mr. Williams discussed options the Board could take including buying the buses or leasing again with new buses. A Transportation Committee meeting was scheduled for July 12th to discuss the costs and feasibility of both options.

 

Randi Gleason reported that the Headstart Policy Council had met on March 14th and March 28th.  Headstart policies were reviewed and "The Week Of The Young Child" was discussed.  The Office of Headstart will have an on-site monitoring Review during the week of May 15th thru May 20th.

 

On motion of Randy Martin, seconded by John Blankenbaker, the Board voted to approve budget amendments related to personnel changes.

 

On motion of Jerry Jeane, seconded by Randy Martin, the Board voted to authorize the president and secretary to pay the claims.

 

Other business, Kim Nugent discussed CENLA Work Ready Network.  She explained industry based certifications and the Work Keys Test.  IBC’s are offered at every school - some through CVC.  Dr. Brandon asked about local businesses participating in this program and Mrs. Nugent will check the options for this.  The Rapides Foundation is hosting an introductory meeting in Vernon Parish on Friday, May 13th at 7:30AM at the Pearl Creek Event Center. 

 

Colonel Burns reported no rotation this month.  Teachers and mentors were sent to Afghanistan to make sure the training here was exactly what they needed  there.  They also conducted post combat surveys.  

 

On motion of Randi Gleason, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to adopt the following memorial resolution:

 

R E S O L U T I O N

 

WHEREAS, the members of the Vernon Parish School Board takes this means to express their sympathy to the family of Lucille Kilgore who recently passed away; and

 

WHEREAS, Mrs. Kilgore was a retired teacher with over thirty years as an educator; and

 

WHEREAS, Mrs. Kilgore was a longtime resident of Leesville and she will be greatly missed by her family and friends; now

 

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Vernon Parish School Board requests a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to her family at this time of sadness.

 

There being no further business, on motion of Doug Brandon , seconded by the Board, the meeting was adjourned.

 

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BERYL FORD, BOARD VICE-PRESIDENT

 

ATTEST:

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JIMMY FUNDERBURK

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT