JULY 15, 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
VERNON L. TRAVIS JR.
MEL HARRIS
ROBERT PYNES JR.
JOHN BLANKENBAKER
JERRY L. JEANE
RANDY MARTIN
STEVE WOODS
MICHAEL PERKINS
GERALD COOLEY
ABSENT: RICHARD SCHWARTZ, COL. T. GLENN MOORE
There was also present Mr. James Williams, Secretary of the Board.
The meeting was opened in prayer by Pastor Annie Marbury.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vernon Travis.
On motion of Mel Harris, seconded by John Blankenbaker, the Board voted to approve the minutes of the July 10, 2014 regular meeting and dispense with the reading of the minutes.
On motion of Vernon Travis, seconded by Doug Brandon, the Board voted to accept the following retirements:
Farris, John, secondary curriculum director
Brom, Susan, teacher/VMS
Buckley, Patricia, food service/CO
Martin, Johnny, custodian/LHS
Poe, Paul, assistant principal/Hornbeck
On motion of Randi Gleason, seconded by Vernon Travis, the Board voted to approve the requirements as mandated by BESE for the Graduation Requirements/Graduation Exercises.
Tim Ward discussed the track specifications at Leesville High School and requested additional time to determine what was specifically needed for the track. On motion of Vernon Travis, seconded by Jerry Jeane, the Board voted to table Agenda Item #4 to accept/reject low bid to refurbish track at Leesville High School.
Tim Ward discussed the bids to refurbish track at Pickering High School and on motion of Randy Martin, seconded by John Blankenbaker, the Board rejected all bids at this time.
Gerald Cooley reported that the Transportation Committee had met and discussed the purchase of six buses coming off lease and the additional purchase of five new buses.
On motion of Gerald Cooley, seconded by John Blankenbaker, the Board voted to approve the purchase of six buses coming off lease. On motion of Gerald Cooley, seconded by Jerry Jeane, the Board approved to purchase five new buses pending approval of the interest rate.
The Transportation Committee also recommended the lease of a portion of Industrial Park for bus maintenance. Lease terms are $1200.00 per month with a 90 day notice to withdraw from lease.
On motion of Gerald Cooley, seconded by Vernon Travis, the Board voted to approve the lease. The Committee also recommended continuing the search for a full-time mechanic to maintain the bus fleet.
On motion of Doug Brandon, seconded by Jerry Jeane, the Board voted to approve budget amendments related to personnel changes.
On motion of Gerald Cooley, seconded by John Blankenbaker, the Board voted to authorize the president and secretary to pay the claims.
Superintendents Williams stated that test scores/data have been received and will be presented at the August 7, 2014 Board meeting. The Ground Breaking Ceremony for South Polk Elementary School is scheduled for August 14th at 10:00AM. Superintendent Williams also stated that a press conference will be held on July 31st at 12:30PM to announce the Pete Taylor Partnership Award.
On motion of Doug Brandon, 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 Alton Earl Brandon who recently passed away; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Brandon was a retired teacher and cousin of Dr. Doug Brandon, District One Board Member; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Brandon was a resident of Many 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 Steve Woods, seconded by the Board, the meeting was adjourned.
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MICHAEL PERKINS, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
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JAMES WILLIAMS, SUPERINTENDENT