June 9, 2015
DRAFT
THE VERNON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD CONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION AT 5:00P.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
RANDI GLEASON
VERNON L. TRAVIS, JR.
JIM SEAMAN
ROBERT PYNES JR.
ANGIE DAVIS
JOHN BLANKENBAKER
RANDY MARTIN
GERALD COOLEY
ABSENT: STEVE WOODS, COL. MOORE
There was also present Mr. James Williams, Secretary of the Board.
The meeting was opened in prayer by Randi Gleason.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Randi Gleason.
On motion of John Blankenbaker, seconded by Randy Martin, the Board voted to approve the minutes of the June 4, 2015 regular meeting and dispense with the reading of the minutes.
On motion of Gerald Cooley, seconded by David Detz, the Board voted to advertise for propane for Evans, Hicks and Simpson Schools.
On motion of Randi Gleason, seconded by Jim Seaman, the Board voted to adopt the following Resolution for Rapides Foundation 2015-2016 Effective Schools Grant and Healthy Behaviors School District Grant:
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF VERNON
On the ninth day of June, 2015, at a meeting of the School Board of Vernon Parish in the city of Leesville, a quorum of Board Members present, the following action was taken:
It was duly moved and seconded that the following resolution be adopted:
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the School Board of Vernon Parish does hereby authorize the Superintendent, on terms and conditions he/she may deem advisable, to negotiate and execute the Effective Schools Grant and Healthy Behaviors Grant from the Rapides Foundation on behalf of the School Board named herein, and further hereby authorize the Superintendent and grant the power and authority to do all things necessary to implement, maintain, amend or renew said grants/documents.
The above Resolution was passed by a majority of those present and voting in accordance with the by-laws and policies of the said Board.
_____________________________
Dr. Doug Brandon, Board President
I certify that the above and foregoing constitutes a true and correct record of the resolution adopted by the Vernon Parish School Board, Leesville, Louisiana, at its regular meeting held on the ninth day of June, 2015.
_________________________
James Williams, Superintendent
On motion of , seconded by , the Board voted to adopt the following resolutions to approve the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for the Vernon Parish School Board and the Vernon Parish Sales Tax Agency.
LOUISIANA COMPLIANCE QUESTIONNAIRE
Dear Chief Executive Officer:
Attached is the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire that is to be completed by you or your staff. This questionnaire is a required part of a financial audit of Louisiana governmental units and quasi-public entities. The legal matters contained in the questionnaire parallel those matters contained in the Laws Affecting Louisiana Government, published by the Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants. Upon completion, the questionnaire must be presented to and adopted by the governing body, if any, of your organization by means of a formal resolution in an open meeting. Independently elected officials should sign the document, in lieu of such a resolution.
Please mail the completed questionnaire to P. O. Box 6075, Monroe, LA 71211-6075 or send via e-mail to jeanne@allengreencpa.com.
Certain portions of the questionnaire may not be applicable to your organization. In such cases, it is appropriate to mark the representation "not applicable." However, you must respond to each applicable representation. A 'yes' answer indicates that you have complied with the applicable law or regulation. A 'no' answer to any representation indicates a possible violation of law or regulation and, as such, should be fully explained. These matters will be reviewed by the auditor during the course of the audit. Please feel free to attach a further explanation of any representation.
Your cooperation in this matter will be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Margie Williamson, CPA
Partner
MW:jmb
LOUISIANA COMPLIANCE QUESTIONNAIRE
____June 09, 2015______
Allen Green & Williamson, LLP
P. O. Box 6075
Monroe, LA 71211
In connection with your audit of our financial statements as of June 30, 2015, for the purpose of expressing an opinion as to the fair presentation of our financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, to assess our system of internal control as a part of your audit, and to review our compliance with applicable laws and regulations, we confirm, to the best of our knowledge and belief, the following representations. These representations are based on the information available to us as of __June 30, 2015_____(date completed/date of the representations).
PART I. AGENCY PROFILE
1. Name and address of the organization. VERNON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
201 BELVIEW ROAD
LEESVILLE, LA 71446
2. List names, addresses, and telephone numbers of entity officials. [Include elected/appointed members of the governing board, chief executive and fiscal officer, and legal counsel]
ATTACHED
3. Period of time covered by this questionnaire:
July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015
4. The entity has been organized under the following provisions of the Louisiana Revised Statute (s) (LSA-RS) and, if applicable, local resolutions/ordinances.
(LSA-RS) 17:81
5. Briefly describe the public services provided:
The School Board provides elementary and secondary education for all children attending public schools in the Parish.
6. Expiration date of current elected/appointed officials' terms.
December 31, 2018
LEGAL COMPLIANCE
PART II. PUBLIC BID LAW
7. The provisions of the public bid law, RS Title 38:2212-2296, and, where applicable, the regulations of the Division of Administration, State Purchasing Office have been complied with.
A) All public works purchases exceeding $150,000 have been publicly bid.
B.) All material and supply purchases exceeding $30,000 have been publicly bid.
C.) If applicable, a system has been established to accept bids by electronic means.
Yes [X ] No [ ]
PART III. CODE OF ETHICS LAW FOR PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
8. It is true that no employees or officials have accepted anything of value, whether in the form of a service, loan, or promise, from anyone that would constitute a violation of RS 42:1101-1124.
Yes [X ] No [ ]
9. It is true that no member of the immediate family of any member of the governing authority, or the chief executive of the governmental entity, has been employed by the governmental entity after April 1, 1980, under circumstances that would constitute a violation of RS 42:1119.
Yes [ X ] No [ ]
PART IV. LAWS AFFECTING BUDGETING
10. We have complied with the budgeting requirements of the Local Government Budget Act (RS 39:1301-16), RS 39:33, or RS 39:1331-1342, applicable.
A. Local Budget Act
1. We have adopted a budget for the General Fund and all special revenue funds (RS 39:1305).
2. The chief executive officer, or equivalent, has prepared a proposed budget that included a budget message, a proposed budget for the General Fund and each special revenue fund, and a budget adoption instrument that specified the chief executive's authority to make budgetary amendments without approval of the governing authority. Furthermore, the proposed expenditures did not exceed estimated funds to be available during the period (RS 39:1305).
3. The proposed budget was submitted to the governing authority and made available for public inspection at least 15 days prior to the beginning of the budget year (RS 39:1306).
4. To the extent that proposed expenditures were greater than $500,000, we have made the budget available for public inspection and have advertised its availability in our official journal. The advertisement included the date, time, and place of the public hearing on the budget. Notice has also been published certifying that all actions required by the Local Government Budget Act have been completed (RS 39:1307).
5. The proposed budget was made available for public inspection at the location required by RS 39:1308.
6. All action necessary to adopt and finalize the budget was completed prior to the date required by state law. The adopted budget contained the same information as that required for the proposed budget [RS 39:1306.]
7. After adoption, a certified copy of the budget has been retained by the chief executive officer or equivalent officer (RS 39:1309).
8. To the extent that proposed expenditures were greater than $500,000, the chief executive officer or equivalent notified in writing the governing authority during the year when actual receipts plus projected revenue collections for the year failed to meet budgeted revenues by five percent or more, or when actual expenditures plus projected expenditures to year end exceeded budgeted expenditures by five percent or more (RS 39:1311).
9. The governing authority has amended its budget when notified, as provided by RS 39:1311. (Note, general and special revenue fund budgets should be amended, regardless of the amount of expenditures in the fund, when actual receipts plus projected revenue collections for the year fail to meet budgeted revenues by five percent or more; or when actual expenditures plus projected expenditures to year end exceed budgeted expenditures by five percent of more. State law exempts from amendment requirements special revenue funds with anticipated expenditures of $500,000 or less, and exempts special revenue funds whose revenues are expenditure-driven - primarily federal funds - from requirement to amend revenues.)
Yes [ X ] No [ ]
B.) State Budget Requirements
1. The State agency has complied with the budgetary requirements of R.S. 39:33.
Yes [X ] No [ ]
C.) Licensing Boards
1. The licensing board has complied with budgetary requirements of R.S. 39:1331-1342.
Yes [X ] No [ ]
PART V. ACCOUNTING, AUDITING, AND FINANCIAL REPORTING LAWS
11. We have maintained our accounting records in such a manner as to provide evidence of legal compliance and the preparation of annual financial statements to comply with RS 24:513, 24:515, and/or 33:463
Yes [X ] No [ ]
12. All non-exempt governmental records are available as a public record and have been retained for at least three years, as required by RS 44:1, 44:7, 44:31, and 44:36.
Yes [ X ] No [ ]
13. We have filed our annual financial statements in accordance with RS 24:514, and 33:463 where applicable.
Yes [X ] No [ ]
14. We have had our financial statements audited in a timely manner in accordance with RS 24:513.
Yes [X ] No [ ]
15. We have complied with R.S. 24:513A (3) regarding disclosure of compensation, reimbursements, benefits and other payments to the agency head, political subdivision head,or chief executive officer.
Yes [X ] No [ ]
PART VI MEETINGS
16. We have complied with the provisions of the Open Meetings Law, provided in RS 42:1 through 42:13.
Yes [ X ] No [ ]
PART VII. ASSET MANAGEMENT LAWS
17. We have maintained records of our fixed assets and movable property records, as required by RS 24:515 and/or 39:321-332, as applicable.
Yes [X ] No [ ]
PART VIII. FISCAL AGENCY AND CASH MANAGEMENT LAWS
18. We have complied with the fiscal agency and cash management requirements of RS 39:1211-45 and 49:301-327, as applicable.
Yes [X ] No [ ]
PART IX. DEBT RESTRICTION LAWS
19. It is true we have not incurred any long-term indebtedness without the approval of the State Bond Commission, as provided by Article VII, Section 8 of the 1974 Louisiana Constitution, Article VI, Section 33 of the 1974 Louisiana Constitution, and RS 39:1410.60-1410.65
Yes [ X ] No [ ]
20. We have complied with the debt limitation requirements of state law (RS 39:562).
Yes [X ] No [ ]
21. We have complied with the reporting requirements relating to the Fiscal Review Committee of the State Bond Commission (RS 39:1351).
Yes [ X ] No [ ]
PART X. REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE RESTRICTION LAWS
22. We have restricted the collections and expenditures of revenues to those amounts authorized by Louisiana statutes, tax propositions, and budget ordinances.
Yes [ X ] No [ ]
23. It is true we have not advanced wages or salaries to employees or paid bonuses in violation of Article VII, Section 14 of the 1974 Louisiana Constitution, RS 14:138, and AG opinion 79-729.
Yes [ X ] No [ ]
24. It is true that no property or things of value have been loaned, pledged, or granted to anyone in violation of Article VII, Section 14 of the 1974 Louisiana Constitution.
Yes [ X ] No [ ]
PART XI. ISSUERS OF MUNICIPAL SECURITIES
25. It is true that we have complied with the requirements of R.S. 39:1438.C.
Yes [X ] No [ ]
PART XI. QUESTIONS FOR SPECIFIC GOVERNMENTAL UNITS
School Boards
26. We have complied with the general statutory, constitutional, and regulatory provisions of the Louisiana Department of Education, RS 17:51
Yes [X ] No [ ]
27. We have complied with the regulatory circulars issued by the Louisiana Department of Education that govern the Minimum Foundation Program.
Yes [ X ] No [ ]
28. We have, to the best of our knowledge, accurately compiled the performance measurement data contained in the following schedules and recognize that your agreed upon procedures will be applied to such schedules and performance measurement data:
Parish school boards are required to report as part of their annual financial statements measures of performance. These performance indicators are found in the supplemental schedules:
- Schedule 1, General Fund Instructional and Support Expenditures and Certain Local Revenues Sources
- Schedule 2, Education Levels of Public School Staff
- Schedule 3, Number and Type of Public Schools
- Schedule 4, Experience of Public Teachers and Full-time Classroom Teachers
- Schedule 5, Public School Staff Data
- Schedule 6, Class Size Characteristics
- Schedule 7, Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (LEAP)
- Schedule 8, The Graduate Exit Exam (GEE)
- Schedule 9, iLEAP Tests
Yes [ X ] No [ ]
The previous responses have been made to the best of our belief and knowledge.
______________________________________Secretary___June 09, 2015___
_____________________________________Treasurer___ June 09, 2015 ___
_____________________________________President___June 09, 2015____
LOUISIANA COMPLIANCE QUESTIONNAIRE
Dear Chief Executive Officer:
Attached is the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire that is to be completed by you or your staff. This questionnaire is a required part of a financial audit of Louisiana governmental units and quasi-public entities. The legal matters contained in the questionnaire parallel those matters contained in the Laws Affecting Louisiana Government, published by the Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants. Upon completion, the questionnaire must be presented to and adopted by the governing body, if any, of your organization by means of a formal resolution in an open meeting. Independently elected officials should sign the document, in lieu of such a resolution.
Please mail the completed questionnaire to P. O. Box 6075, Monroe, LA 71211-6075 or send via e-mail to jeanne@allengreencpa.com.
Certain portions of the questionnaire may not be applicable to your organization. In such cases, it is appropriate to mark the representation "not applicable." However, you must respond to each applicable representation. A 'yes' answer indicates that you have complied with the applicable law or regulation. A 'no' answer to any representation indicates a possible violation of law or regulation and, as such, should be fully explained. These matters will be reviewed by the auditor during the course of the audit. Please feel free to attach a further explanation of any representation.
Your cooperation in this matter will be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Margie Williamson, CPA
Partner
MW:jmb
LOUISIANA COMPLIANCE QUESTIONNAIRE
______June 9, 2015____________
Allen Green & Williamson, LLP
P. O. Box 6075
Monroe, LA 71211
In connection with your audit of our financial statements as of June 30, 2015, for the purpose of expressing an opinion as to the fair presentation of our financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, to assess our system of internal control as a part of your audit, and to review our compliance with applicable laws and regulations, we confirm, to the best of our knowledge and belief, the following representations. These representations are based on the information available to us as of __June 30, 2015____(date completed/date of the representations).
PART I. AGENCY PROFILE
1. Name and address of the organization. VERNON PARISH SALES TAX DEPARTMENT
201 BELVIEW ROAD
LEESVILLE, LA 71446
2. List names, addresses, and telephone numbers of entity officials. [Include elected/appointed members of the governing board, chief executive and fiscal officer, and legal counsel]
See Attached
3. Period of time covered by this questionnaire:
July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015
4. The entity has been organized under the following provisions of the Louisiana Revised Statute (s) (LSA-RS) and, if applicable, local resolutions/ordinances.
LSA-RS 33:2737, RS 47:301 through 47:317
5. Briefly describe the public services provided:
The Sales Tax Department collects sales tax for all applicable governmental agencies located in the Parish
6. Expiration date of current elected/appointed officials' terms.
December 31, 2018
LEGAL COMPLIANCE
PART II. PUBLIC BID LAW
7. The provisions of the public bid law, RS Title 38:2212-2296, and, where applicable, the regulations of the Division of Administration, State Purchasing Office have been complied with.
A) All public works purchases exceeding $150,000 have been publicly bid.
B.) All material and supply purchases exceeding $30,000 have been publicly bid.
C.) If applicable, a system has been established to accept bids by electronic means.
Yes [ X ] No [ ]
PART III. CODE OF ETHICS LAW FOR PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
8. It is true that no employees or officials have accepted anything of value, whether in the form of a service, loan, or promise, from anyone that would constitute a violation of RS 42:1101-1124.
Yes [X ] No [ ]
9. It is true that no member of the immediate family of any member of the governing authority, or the chief executive of the governmental entity, has been employed by the governmental entity after April 1, 1980, under circumstances that would constitute a violation of RS 42:1119.
Yes [ X ] No [ ]
PART IV. LAWS AFFECTING BUDGETING
10. We have complied with the budgeting requirements of the Local Government Budget Act (RS 39:1301-16), RS 39:33, or RS 39:1331-1342, applicable.
A. Local Budget Act
1. We have adopted a budget for the General Fund and all special revenue funds (RS 39:1305).
2. The chief executive officer, or equivalent, has prepared a proposed budget that included a budget message, a proposed budget for the General Fund and each special revenue fund, and a budget adoption instrument that specified the chief executive's authority to make budgetary amendments without approval of the governing authority. Furthermore, the proposed expenditures did not exceed estimated funds to be available during the period (RS 39:1305).
3. The proposed budget was submitted to the governing authority and made available for public inspection at least 15 days prior to the beginning of the budget year (RS 39:1306).
4. To the extent that proposed expenditures were greater than $500,000, we have made the budget available for public inspection and have advertised its availability in our official journal. The advertisement included the date, time, and place of the public hearing on the budget. Notice has also been published certifying that all actions required by the Local Government Budget Act have been completed (RS 39:1307).
5. The proposed budget was made available for public inspection at the location required by RS 39:1308.
6. All action necessary to adopt and finalize the budget was completed prior to the date required by state law. The adopted budget contained the same information as that required for the proposed budget [RS 39:1306.]
7. After adoption, a certified copy of the budget has been retained by the chief executive officer or equivalent officer (RS 39:1309).
8. To the extent that proposed expenditures were greater than $500,000, the chief executive officer or equivalent notified in writing the governing authority during the year when actual receipts plus projected revenue collections for the year failed to meet budgeted revenues by five percent or more, or when actual expenditures plus projected expenditures to year end exceeded budgeted expenditures by five percent or more (RS 39:1311).
9. The governing authority has amended its budget when notified, as provided by RS 39:1311. (Note, general and special revenue fund budgets should be amended, regardless of the amount of expenditures in the fund, when actual receipts plus projected revenue collections for the year fail to meet budgeted revenues by five percent or more; or when actual expenditures plus projected expenditures to year end exceed budgeted expenditures by five percent of more. State law exempts from amendment requirements special revenue funds with anticipated expenditures of $500,000 or less, and exempts special revenue funds whose revenues are expenditure-driven - primarily federal funds - from requirement to amend revenues.)
Yes [X ] No [ ]
B.) State Budget Requirements
1. The State agency has complied with the budgetary requirements of R.S. 39:33.
Yes [X ] No [ ]
C.) Licensing Boards
1. The licensing board has complied with budgetary requirements of R.S. 39:1331-1342.
Yes [X ] No [ ]
PART V. ACCOUNTING, AUDITING, AND FINANCIAL REPORTING LAWS
11. We have maintained our accounting records in such a manner as to provide evidence of legal compliance and the preparation of annual financial statements to comply with RS 24:513, 24:515, and/or 33:463.
Yes [ X ] No [ ]
12. All non-exempt governmental records are available as a public record and have been retained for at least three years, as required by RS 44:1, 44:7, 44:31, and 44:36.
Yes [ X ] No [ ]
13. We have filed our annual financial statements in accordance with RS 24:514, and 33:463 where applicable.
Yes [X ] No [ ]
14. We have had our financial statements audited in a timely manner in accordance with RS 24:513.
Yes [X ] No [ ]
15. We have complied with R.S. 24:513A (3) regarding disclosure of compensation, reimbursements, benefits and other payments to the agency head, political subdivision head, or chief executive officer.
Yes [X ] No [ ]
PART VI MEETINGS
16. We have complied with the provisions of the Open Meetings Law, provided in RS 42:1 through 42:13.
Yes [X ] No [ ]
PART VII. ASSET MANAGEMENT LAWS
17. We have maintained records of our fixed assets and movable property records, as required by RS 24:515 and/or 39:321-332, as applicable.
Yes [ X ] No [ ]
PART VIII. FISCAL AGENCY AND CASH MANAGEMENT LAWS
18. We have complied with the fiscal agency and cash management requirements of RS 39:1211-45 and 49:301-327, as applicable.
Yes [ X ] No [ ]
PART IX. DEBT RESTRICTION LAWS
19. It is true we have not incurred any long-term indebtedness without the approval of the State Bond Commission, as provided by Article VII, Section 8 of the 1974 Louisiana Constitution, Article VI, Section 33 of the 1974 Louisiana Constitution, and RS 39:1410.60-1410.65.
Yes [X ] No [ ]
20. We have complied with the debt limitation requirements of state law (RS 39:562).
Yes [ X ] No [ ]
21. We have complied with the reporting requirements relating to the Fiscal Review Committee of the State Bond Commission (RS 39:1351).
Yes [X ] No [ ]
PART X. REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE RESTRICTION LAWS
22. We have restricted the collections and expenditures of revenues to those amounts authorized by Louisiana statutes, tax propositions, and budget ordinances.
Yes [X ] No [ ]
23. It is true we have not advanced wages or salaries to employees or paid bonuses in violation of Article VII, Section 14 of the 1974 Louisiana Constitution, RS 14:138, and AG opinion 79-729.
Yes [ X ] No [ ]
24. It is true that no property or things of value have been loaned, pledged, or granted to anyone in violation of Article VII, Section 14 of the 1974 Louisiana Constitution.
Yes [X ] No [ ]
PART XI. ISSUERS OF MUNICIPAL SECURITIES
25. It is true that we have complied with the requirements of R.S. 39:1438.C.
Yes [X ] No [ ]
PART XII. QUESTIONS FOR SPECIFIC GOVERNMENTAL UNITS
Tax Collectors
26. We have complied with the general statutory requirements of LSA-RS 47, Chapter 4.
Yes [ X ] No [ ]
The previous responses have been made to the best of our belief and knowledge.
_____________________________________Secretary, June 9, 2015
_____________________________________Treasurer, June 9, 2015
_____________________________________President, June 9, 2015
On motion of John Blankenbaker, seconded by Angie Davis, the Board voted to accept the low bid for milk and juice from Mid-State Marketing
On motion of Angie Davis, seconded by Jim Seaman, the Board voted to accept the following employee retirement:
Knight, Chaery, cafeteria manager/Evans
Mr. Cooley reported that the Transportation Committee had met and Mr. Whiddon discussed four buses with leases ending on June 30th. He gave several options and the Committee will be recommending approval to the full Board on July 9, 2015 to purchase these four buses.
Mr. Travis reported that the Finance Committee had met and Mr. Ward discussed the budget and presented an overview of MFP Funding. There is a possibility that MFP may not be approved and therefore would be funded at last year’s rate. Dr. Brandon requested that Superintendent Williams send a letter to representatives and senators expressing the impact this would have on Vernon Parish Schools. Attrition goals have been met but there are anticipated increases in expenditures. Mr. Ward also noted that the School Activity Fund Accounting Handbook will be discussed with the principals next week.
Mrs. Gleason reported that the Curriculum Committee had met and Mrs. Smith gave an update on Rapides Foundation Grants, the Military Grant (will not be awarded until August) and the Principal Fellowship State Grant. Mrs. Page discussed Dual Enrollment and changes made by NSU.
On motion of Gerald Cooley, seconded by Michael Perkins, the Board voted to approve budget amendments related to personnel changes. Vernon Travis voted NAY to approve budget amendments related to personnel changes.
On motion of Randy Martin, seconded by David Detz, the Board voted to authorize the president and secretary to pay the claims.
Superintendent Williams called on Tim Ward to give the following notice:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF VERNON, STATE OF LOUISIANA (THE “SCHOOL BOARD”), PLANS TO CONSIDER ADOPTING MILLAGE RATES (AD VALOREM TAX) FOR THE TAX YEAR 2015 FOR WARD 1, WARD 2 HORNBECK. WARD 2 ORANGE,
WARD 3, WARD 4, WARD 5, WARD 6, WARD 7, AND WARD 8 SCHOOL DISTRICTS AT THE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING ON TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2015 AT 10:00A.M. AT THE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD OFFICE, 201 BELVIEW ROAD, LEESVILLE, LOUISIANA.
Superintendent Williams stated that Mrs. Carolyn Bosley, Principal at Rosepine Elementary School has been selected as a finalist for Middle School Principal of The Year – winner will be announced in July. Superintendent Williams also noted that the next Board meeting will be July 9, 2015 at 10:00AM.
On motion of 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 members of the Vernon Parish School Board wish to express their condolences to the family of Vada Hagan Marlin who recently passed away; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Marlin was the mother of Paula Bennett, custodian at South Polk Elementary and the grandmother of Heather Blackwell, school nurse, and Rachel Martin, teacher at West Leesville Elementary; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Marlin 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.
There being no further business, and on motion of John Blankenbaker, seconded by the Board, the meeting was adjourned.
_____________________________
DOUG BRANDON, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
__________________________________
JAMES WILLIAMS, SUPERINTENDENT