MAY 6, 2014
DRAFT
THE VERNON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD CONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION AT 10:00 A.M., 201 BELVIEW ROAD, LEESVILLE, LOUISIANA. PRESIDENT PERKINS CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AND ON ROLL CALL THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS WERE PRESENT:
MICHAEL PERKINS, PRESIDENT
DOUG BRANDON, VICE-PRESIDENT
ROBERT PYNES JR.
JOHN BLANKENBAKER
JERRY L. JEANE
RICHARD SCHWARTZ
RANDY MARTIN
STEVE WOODS
MICHAEL PERKINS
GERALD COOLEY
ABSENT: VERNON TRAVIS, MEL HARRIS, COL. MOORE
There was also present Mr. Jackie D. Self, Secretary of the Board.
The meeting was opened in prayer by Jerry Jeane.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jerry Jeane.
On motion of John Blankenbaker, seconded by Randy Martin, the Board voted to approve the minutes of the May 1, 2014 regular meeting and dispense with the reading of the minutes.
On motion of Doug Brandon, seconded by Randi Gleason, the Board voted to approve a resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in Ward Seven Wardwide School District of Vernon Parish, Louisiana, to authorize the incurring of debt and issuance of bonds therein; making application to the State Bond Commission in connection therewith; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
Superintendent Self stated that on April 3, 2014, the Vernon Parish School Board gave notice of intent to call an election in Ward Seven Wardwide School District. Notice was published April 4, 2014 to announce a Public Hearing today. If anyone wishes to speak in regard to this matter, please do so now. There were no comments.
Mr. Neubert recognized Support Personnel of the Year as follows:
Elementary Cindy Allison, paraprofessional at East Leesville
Middle School Rina Bayham, custodian at Pitkin High
High School Chaery Knight, cafeteria manager at Evans
Students from the following schools were recognized and congratulated by the Board for their achievement(s) at State competition: Anacoco High School, Evans High School, Hornbeck High School and Pickering High School
On motion of Randi Gleason, seconded by Randy Martin, the Board voted to advertise for the Special Education Director.
On motion of Randy Martin, seconded by John Blankenbaker, the Board voted to advertise for Transportation/ Food Service Director.
On motion of Gerald Cooley, seconded by Richard Schwartz, the Board voted to advertise for a Principal at Hicks High School.
On motion of Richard Schwartz, seconded by Gerald Cooley, the Board voted to approve the following retirements:
Browning, Sabra, Headstart
Westmoreland, Regina, Title I aide/LJHS
Johnson, Angela, teacher/Hicks
On behalf of Vernon Travis, Steve Woods reported that the Finance Committee had met on May 1st at 11:15AM. Tim Ward presented and discussed the FY 2013-2014 Budget Adjustment to Grants, Ward Maintenance and Food Services. Mr. Ward also presented and discussed the FY 13-14 recommended revised General Fund Budget.
On motion of Randi Gleason, seconded by Steve Woods, the Board voted to approve budget revisions.
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VERNON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
May 01, 2014
FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014
BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
144 Rapides Foundation Systemic $190,000 7,500 197,500
The FY 2014 grant award allocation for Rapides Systemic was received in the amount of $197,500.
252 Carl Perkins $108,859 5,975 $114,834
A supplement was received for Carl Perkins in the amount of $5,975.
255 REAP $152,317 8,009 $160,326
A supplement was received for REAP in the amount of $8,009.
258 Early Childhood Comm Network Pilot
$0 10,000 $10,000
The FY 2014 grant award allocation for Early Childhood Community Network Pilot was received in the amount of $10,000. This is a new award and was not budgeted.
538 Early Childhood Comm Network Pilot
$0 23,333 $23,333
The FY 2014 grant award allocation for Early Childhood Community Network Pilot was received in the amount of $23,333. This was a new award and was not budgeted.
104 SALES TAX FUND
REVENUE $20,187,823 0 $20,187,823
EXPENDITURES 19,912,569 2,117 19,914,686
EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)
OF REVENUE 275,254 (2,117) 273,137
FUND BAL: BEGINNING 1,560,587 0 1,560,587
503 Hornbeck Maint
REVENUE $87,244 0 $87,244
EXPENDITURES 70,079 35,621 105,700
EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)
OF REVENUE 17,164 (35,621) (18,457)
FUND BAL: BEGINNING 60,506 0 60,506
An adjustment was made to Hornbeck Maintenance to increase expenditures by $35,621.
504 Ward 3 Maintenance
REVENUE $183,769 168,475 352,244
EXPENDITURES 186,234 20,000 206,234
EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)
OF REVENUE (2,465) 148,475 146,010
FUND BAL: BEGINNING 223,830 0 223,830
An adjustment was made to Ward 3 Maintenance to increase revenue by $168,475 and to increase expenditures by $20,000.
505 Ward 4 Maintenance
REVENUE $196,861 6,665 $203,526
EXPENDITURES 232,593 0 232,593
EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)
OF REVENUE (35,732) 6,665 (29,067)
FUND BAL: BEGINNING 93,152 0 93,152
An adjustment was made to Ward 4 Maintenance to increase revenues by $6,665.
508 Ward 7 Maintenance
REVENUE $308,503 11,911 $320,414
EXPENDITURES 249,727 121,101 370,828
EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)
OF REVENUE 58,776 (109,190) (50,414)
FUND BAL: BEGINNING 365,373 0 365,373
An adjustment was made to Ward 7 Maintenance to increase revenues by $11,911 and to increase expenditures by $121,101.
509 Ward 8 Maintenance
REVENUE $57,869 10,500 $68,369
EXPENDITURES 53,206 11,317 64,523
EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)
OF REVENUE 4,663 (817) 3,846
FUND BAL: BEGINNING 14,808 0 14,808
An adjustment was made to Ward 8 Maintenance to increase revenues by $10,500 and to increase expenditures by $11,317.
REVENUE $6,503,316 28,623 $6,531,939
EXPENDITURES 6,550,719 15,085 6,565,804
EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)
OF REVENUE (47,403) 13,538 (33,865)
FUND BAL: BEGINNING 132,699 0 132,699
FUND BAL: ENDING $85,296 13,538 $98,834
An adjustment was made to the Lunch Fund to increase revenues by $28,623 and expenditures by $15,085 to reflect increases in current year expenses.
REVENUE $46,023 0 $46,023
EXPENDITURES 45,466 (523) 44,943
EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)
OF REVENUE 557 523 1,081
FUND BAL: BEGINNING 157 0 157
FUND BAL: ENDING $714 523 $1,238
An adjustment was made to the Evans Processing Plant Fund to decrease expenditures by $523 due to decreased spending.
On motion of Gerald Cooley, seconded by Doug Brandon, the Board voted to approve the Pupil Progression Plan.
On motion of Doug Brandon, seconded by Steve Woods, the Board voted to approve the change in the dress code policy to include “cargo pants”. Randi Gleason and Randy Martin voted NAY to this change.
Curtis Clay presented the Headstart Report and Headstart Content Area Plan and on motion of John Blankenbaker, seconded by Randy Martin, the Board voted to approve the Report and Content Area Plan.
On motion of Richard Schwartz, seconded by Randy Martin, the Board voted to approve budget amendments related to personnel changes.
On motion of Randy Martin, seconded by Doug Brandon, the Board voted to authorize the president and secretary to pay the claims.
Superintendent Self reminded Board members of the AdvancED Exit Report tomorrow at 1:00PM. Superintendent Self also noted that this week was Teacher Appreciation Week.
On motion of Richard Schwartz, seconded by the Board, the Board adopted the following memorial resolution:
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the members of the Vernon Parish School Board wish to express their sympathy to the family of Gloria Holt who recently passed away; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Holt was a retired cook at Evans High School; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Holt was a longtime resident of Vernon Parish 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.
On motion of Richard Schwartz, seconded by the Board, the Board adopted the following memorial resolution:
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the Vernon Parish School Board takes this means to express their sympathy to the family of Charles Kennedy who recently passed away; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kennedy was the husband of the late Peggy Kennedy, the father-in-law of the late Lisa Kennedy and the brother of Charlene Jeane, retired custodian; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kennedy was a longtime resident of the Vernon Parish area and he will be greatly missed by his family and friends; now
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Vernon Parish School Board requests a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to this family at this time of sadness.
On motion of Steve Woods, seconded by the Board, the Board adopted the following memorial resolution:
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the members of the Vernon Parish School Board wishes to express their condolences to the family of Enoch Arden Hagan who recently passed away; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hagan was the grandfather of Susan Gautreaux, network administrator at the Central Office; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hagan was a longtime resident of Vernon Parish and he will be greatly missed by his many friends and family; now
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Vernon Parish School Board requests a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to his family at this time of sadness.
On motion of Michael Perkins, seconded by the Board, the Board adopted the following memorial resolution:
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the members of the Vernon Parish School Board wish to express their sympathy to the family of Robert Lee Taylor who recently passed away; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Taylor was the husband of Shelby Taylor, retired custodian at Pitkin High; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Taylor was a resident of Pitkin and he will be greatly missed by his family and friends; now
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Vernon Parish School Board requests a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to his family at this time of sadness.
On motion of Michael Perkins, seconded by the Board, the Board adopted the following memorial resolution:
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the Vernon Parish School Board takes this means to express their sympathy to the family of Ralph David Thompson who recently passed away; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Thompson was the grandfather of Shelly Yeley, cook at Pitkin High School
WHEREAS, Mr. Thompson was a resident of Pitkin and he will be greatly missed by his family and friends; now
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Vernon Parish School Board requests a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to his family at this time of sadness.
There being no further business, and on motion of Randy Martin, seconded by the Board, the meeting was adjourned.
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MICHAEL PERKINS, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
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JACKIE D. SELF, SUPERINTENDENT