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.

 

 

 

GENERAL  OPERATING  FUND

 

REVISED BUDGET

 

2013/2014 FISCAL YEAR

 

MAY, 2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REVENUE AND OTHER

 

 

 

FINANCING SOURCES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  LOCAL

 

 $  14,144,313

 

  STATE

 

     55,937,795

 

  FEDERAL

 

       7,156,122

 

 OTHER SOURCES

 

          450,502

 

TOTAL - REVENUES

 

 $  77,688,732

 

 

 

 

 

EXPENDITURES AND

 

 

 

OTHER FINANCING USES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REGULAR INSTRUCTION

 

     $32,996,609

 

SPECIAL EDUCATION

 

         9,166,506

 

VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS

 

         1,912,361

 

OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL

 

            936,608

 

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

 

            261,541

 

PUPIL SUPPORT

 

         4,119,675

 

INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF

 

         3,316,471

 

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

 

         1,605,278

 

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

 

         6,077,790

 

BUSINESS SERVICES

 

            504,300

 

MAINTENANCE OF PLANT

 

         6,650,850

 

STUDENT TRANSPORTATION

 

         6,607,824

 

CENTRAL SERVICES

 

         1,069,331

 

FOOD SERVICES

 

            260,163

 

COMMUNITY SERVICES

 

             22,369

 

OTHER USES OF FUNDS

 

         2,169,331

 

TOTAL - EXPENDITURES

 

     $77,677,007

 

 

 

 

 

EXCESS OF REVENUES  OR

 

 

 

 (EXPENDITURES)

 

            11,725

 

 

 

 

 

FUND  BALANCE:

 

 

 

 BEGINNING

 

     12,811,392

 

 

 

 

 

 ENDING FUND BALANCE

 

     12,823,117

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VERNON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING

May 01, 2014

 

 

FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014

BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS

 

   FUND                                           CURRENT          INCREASE            REVISED                  

NUMBER                                          BUDGET         ( DECREASE)         BUDGET

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.

 

 

 

FUND                                    CURRENT                INCREASE            REVISED                  

NUMBER                                  BUDGET           ( DECREASE)           BUDGET

                                                      

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

       FUND BAL:  ENDING        1,835,841                     (2,117)                1,833,727

An adjustment was made to the Sales Tax Fund to increase expenditures by $2,117.

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

               FUND BAL:  ENDING        77,670                  (35,621)                        42,049

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                                    CURRENT                INCREASE            REVISED                  

NUMBER                                  BUDGET           ( DECREASE)           BUDGET

 

        FUND BAL: BEGINNING 223,830                             0                       223,830

       

        FUND BAL:  ENDING       221,365                  148,475                       369,840

 

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

       

        FUND BAL:  ENDING        57,420                     6,665                            64,085

 

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

       

        FUND BAL:  ENDING        424,149               (109,190)                         314,959

 

An adjustment was made to Ward 7 Maintenance to increase revenues by $11,911 and to increase expenditures by $121,101.

 

 

FUND                                    CURRENT                INCREASE            REVISED                  

NUMBER                                  BUDGET           ( DECREASE)           BUDGET

 

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

       

        FUND BAL:  ENDING        19,471                     (817)                            18,654

 

An adjustment was made to Ward 8 Maintenance  to increase revenues by $10,500 and to increase expenditures by $11,317.

 

510 LUNCH FUND

 

        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.

 

 

  FUND                                    CURRENT                INCREASE            REVISED               

NUMBER                                  BUDGET               ( DECREASE)         BUDGET

  

514 EVANS PROCESSING PLANT

 

        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