JUNE 4, 2015
DRAFT
THE VERNON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD CONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION AT 10:00 A.M., 201 BELVIEW ROAD, LEESVILLE, LOUISIANA. PRESIDENT BRANDON CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AND ON ROLL CALL THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS WERE PRESENT:
DOUG BRANDON, PRESIDENT
DAVID DETZ, VICE-PRESIDENT
MICHAEL PERKINS
VERNON L. TRAVIS JR.
JIM SEAMAN
ROBERT PYNES JR.
ANGIE DAVIS
JOHN BLANKENBAKER
RANDY MARTIN
STEVE WOODS
ABSENT: RANDI GLEASON, GERALD COOLEY, COL. MOORE
There was also present Mr. James Williams, Secretary of the Board.
The meeting was opened in prayer by Vernon Travis.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vernon Travis.
On motion of David Detz, seconded by Jim Seaman, the Board voted to approve the minutes of the May 12, 2015 regular meeting and dispense with the reading of the minutes.
Dr. Robert Crowe discussed the Influenza Vaccine for children-LAIV, Nasal Spray.
This will be discussed by the Board at a later date, no action was taken.
On motion of Vernon Travis, seconded by David Detz, the Board voted to approve the Revised Budget for 2014-2015.
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GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
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REVISED BUDGET |
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2014/2015 FISCAL YEAR |
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May, 2015 |
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REVENUE AND OTHER |
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FINANCING SOURCES |
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LOCAL |
$ 13,936,656 |
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STATE |
55,077,110 |
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FEDERAL |
6,921,968 |
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OTHER SOURCES |
883,587 |
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TOTAL - REVENUES |
$ 76,819,321 |
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EXPENDITURES AND |
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OTHER FINANCING USES |
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REGULAR INSTRUCTION |
$34,437,410 |
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SPECIAL EDUCATION |
9,055,582 |
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VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS |
1,831,194 |
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OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL |
974,634 |
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SPECIAL PROGRAMS |
241,068 |
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PUPIL SUPPORT |
4,063,038 |
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INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF |
3,339,324 |
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GENERAL ADMINISTRATION |
1,627,482 |
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SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION |
6,123,159 |
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BUSINESS SERVICES |
347,901 |
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MAINTENANCE OF PLANT |
6,512,547 |
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STUDENT TRANSPORTATION |
6,801,443 |
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CENTRAL SERVICES |
1,048,406 |
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FOOD SERVICES |
259,153 |
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COMMUNITY SERVICES |
22,693 |
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OTHER USES OF FUNDS |
2,301,168 |
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TOTAL - EXPENDITURES |
$78,986,202 |
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EXCESS OF REVENUES OR |
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(EXPENDITURES) |
(2,166,881) |
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FUND BALANCE: |
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BEGINNING |
9,530,699 |
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ENDING FUND BALANCE |
7,363,818 |
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FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015
BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
110 Workers Compensation $600,000 250,000 $850,000
The FY 2015 budget for Workers Comp was increased due to higher claims for the year.
146 Rapides Found Healthy Beh $23,625 (14,396) $9,229
The FY 2015 grant award allocation for Rapides Foundation Healthy Behaviors was received in the amount of $9,229. The original budget was an estimate and is being reduced by $14,396.
272 Carl Perkins $108,859 8,635 $117,494
A supplement was received to t he FY 2015 grant award allocation for Carl Perkins was received in the amount of $8,635.
273 JAG $150,000 (6,382) $143,618
The FY 2015 grant award allocation for JAG was reduced $6,382.
276 REAP $202,955 (18,911) $184,044
The grant award for REAP was reduced by $18,911.
NUMBER BUDGET ( DECREASE) BUDGET
104 SALES TAX FUND
REVENUE $19,987,720 0 $19,987,720
EXPENDITURES 19,853,556 13,812 19,867,368
EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)
OF REVENUE 134,163 (13,812) 120,351
FUND BAL: BEGINNING 1,858,667 0 1,858,667
REVENUE $765,700 19,240 $784,940
EXPENDITURES 547,869 (25,000) 522,869
EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)
OF REVENUE 217,831 44,240 262,071
FUND BAL: BEGINNING 1,323,175 0 1,323,175
FUND BAL: ENDING $1,541,006 44,240 $1,585,246
An adjustment was made to Ward 1 Maintenance to increase revenues by $19,240 because of increased property taxes and to decrease expenses $25,000 to reflect current year expenses.
REVENUE $210,910 43,986 $254,895
EXPENDITURES 135,302 55,000 190,302
EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)
OF REVENUE 75,607 (11,014) 64,593
FUND BAL: BEGINNING 356,227 0 356,227
FUND BAL: ENDING $431,834 (11,014) $420,820
An adjustment was made to the Ward 3 Maintenance Fund to increase revenues by $43,986 due to higher property taxes and to increase expenditures by $55,000 due to increased spending.
REVENUE $214,092 40,000 $254,092
EXPENDITURES 172,845 40,000 212,845
EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)
OF REVENUE 41,247 0 41,247
FUND BAL: BEGINNING 46,008 0 46,008
FUND BAL: ENDING $87,254 0 $87,254
An adjustment was made to the Ward 4 Maintenance Fund to increase revenues by $40,000 due to transfer and to increase expenditures by $40,000 due to repayment of transfer.
REVENUE $311,551 27,737 $339,288
EXPENDITURES 365,228 0 365,228
EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)
OF REVENUE (53,677) 27,737 (25,940)
FUND BAL: BEGINNING 668,686 0 668,686
FUND BAL: ENDING $615,009 27,737 $642,746
An adjustment was made to the Ward 5 Maintenance Fund to increase revenues by $27,737 due to higher property taxes.
REVENUE $45,592 1,252 $46,845
EXPENDITURES 42,808 6,000 48,808
EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)
OF REVENUE 2,784 (4,748) (1,963)
FUND BAL: BEGINNING 29,462 0 29,462
FUND BAL: ENDING $32,246 (4,748) $27,498
An adjustment was made to the Ward 6 Maintenance Fund to increase revenues by $1,252 due to higher property taxes and to increase expenditures by $6,000 due to increased spending.
On motion of Vernon Travis, seconded by John Blankenbaker, the Board voted to receive bids for bread, milk and juice. On motion of Vernon Travis, seconded by Michael Perkins, the Board voted to take the bids for milk and juice under advisement.
On motion of Vernon Travis, seconded by Steve Woods, the Board voted to accept the bid from Flowers Bakery (only one bid received) for bread.
On motion of John Blankenbaker, seconded by Angie Davis, the Board voted to advertise for Curriculum Supervisor replacing Dr. Mai Thai. Vernon Travis and Jim Seaman voted NAY.
Mr. Travis reported that the Salary/Personnel Committee had met and reviewed personnel changes for June. Mr. Kay reviewed Reduction of Force as of June 3rd and our required reduction has been met based on our present student count. No action was taken.
Superintendent Williams stated that he attended the State Superintendent’s meeting in New Orleans and new curriculum standards are in the future – representatives from all districts will be involved in this process. There are also changes in Compass evaluations.
Superintendent Williams also reminded Board members of the workshop for principals and assistant principals at East Leesville Elementary School on June 15 & 16.
On motion of Vernon Travis, 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 Oznie Grasty who recently passed away; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Grasty was the mother of Theresa Williams, Headstart Coordinator, and
WHEREAS, Ms. Grasty was a 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.
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 Vernon Parish School Board wishes to express their sincere condolences to the family of Eileen Stannard who recently passed away; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Stannard was a retired teacher with many years of dedicated service at Leesville High School and Simpson High Schools; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Stannard 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 Michael Perkins for Gerald Cooley, 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 deepest sympathy to the family of Acadia Sanders who recently passed away; and
WHEREAS, Acadia was a student at Simpson High School; and
WHEREAS, Acadia was a resident of Vernon Parish and she will be greatly missed by her family and many 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 Randy Martin, 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 heartfelt sympathy to the family of Brayden Griffin who recently passed away; and
WHEREAS, Brayden was a student at Pickering Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, Brayden was a resident of Vernon Parish and he will be sadly missed by his family and many 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 Robert Pynes, 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 wishes to express their sympathy to the family of Cecilia Carver who recently passed away; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Carver was a retired teacher with many years of dedicated service; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Carver was a longtime resident of Vernon Parish before relocating to California to be with her daughter; 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 Randy Martin, 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 Barbara Atchison who recently passed away; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Atchison was an avid fan and supporter of the Pickering Schools; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Atchison was a longtime resident of Vernon Parish and she will be greatly missed by her 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 her family at this time of sadness.
There being no further business, and on motion of Michael Perkins, seconded by the Board, the meeting was adjourned.
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DOUG BRANDON, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
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JAMES WILLIAMS, SUPERINTENDENT