APRIL 12, 2016

DRAFT

THE VERNON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD CONVENED ON APRIL 12, 2016 IN REGULAR SESSION AT 10:00 A.M., 201 BELVIEW ROAD, LEESVILLE, LOUISIANA.  PRESIDENT DETZ CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AND ON ROLL CALL THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS WERE PRESENT:

DAVID DETZ, PRESIDENT

STEVE WOODS, VICE-PRESIDENT

DOUG BRANDON

MICHAEL PERKINS

VERNON L. TRAVIS JR.

JIM SEAMAN

ROBERT PYNES JR.

ANGIE DAVIS

JOHN BLANKENBAKER

RANDY MARTIN

SANDRA WHITLOCK

GERALD COOLEY

COL. DAVID G. ATHEY

There was also present Mr. James Williams, Secretary of the Board.

The meeting was opened in prayer by Albert Clifton.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vernon Travis.

Mr. Detz expressed his appreciation to all of the schools and volunteers who so graciously helped out during the flood at Evans. 

On motion of John Blankenbaker, seconded by Vernon Travis, the Board voted to approve the minutes of the April 7, 2016 regular meeting and dispense with the reading of the minutes.

The following Students of The Year were recognized and congratulated for this honor:

Fifth Grade Students of The Year:

Anacoco – Max Woods                         Pickering – Jayden Slaughter

Evans – Libby Craft                               Pitkin – Shae Wetzel

Hicks – Rebecca Smith                         Rosepine – Emma Williamson

Hornbeck – Adam Rhodes                     Simpson – Chase Taylor

Vernon Middle – Evan Shelton

Eighth Grade Students of The Year:

Anacoco – Layken Moore                      Pickering – Narissa Lamont

Evans – Ivan Larson                              Pitkin – Garrett Edwards

Hicks – Parker Bowser                         Rosepine – Hannah Ray

Hornbeck – Leila Escoto                       Simpson – Kyle Everidge

Leesville Jr. High – Kaleb Catron

Twelfth Grade Students of the Year:

Anacoco – Shali Fork                            Pickering – Easton Vinson

Evans – Sarah Brack                            Rosepine – Gessica Arrington

Hornbeck – Mahala Lewis                     Simpson – Josie Coutee

Leesville High - Christopher Ward

Parish Winners:

Evan Shelton – Vernon Middle School – 5^th Grade

Leila Escoto – Hornbeck High – 8^th Grade

Easton Vinson – Pickering High – 12^th Grade

The following Teachers of The Year were recognized and congratulated for their accomplishments:

Elementary - Susan Teegardin –Rosepine Elementary

Junior High – Courtney Fredieu – Hicks High

High School – Chance McGlothlin – Leesville High

The following Principals of The Year were recognized and congratulated for their accomplishments:

Elementary – Leigh Lansdale – Pickering Elementary

Junior High – Kevin Lambright – Pitkin High

High School – Hub Jordan – Pickering High

On motion of Gerald Cooley, seconded by Jim Seaman, the following calendar was approved for the 2016-2017 School Year:

VERNON PARISH SCHOOL CALENDAR               2016-2017                                                     

August 11, 2016                       New Teacher Induction

August 12, 2016                       Professional Development at School Site (No Paraprofessionals)

August 15, 2016                       Teacher Work Day at School (No Paraprofessionals)

August 16, 2016                       FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

September 5, 2016                   LABOR DAY (Students & Staff Holiday)

October 6, 2016                       ½ Day Students/ ½ Day Parent/Teacher Conference

October 7, 2016                       FAIR DAY (Students & Staff Holiday)

October 10, 2016                     Columbus Day (Student and Staff Holiday)

November 7, 2016                    ½ Day Students/ ½ Day Parish Wide Staff Development

November 8, 2016                    Election Day (Student & Staff Holiday)

November 11, 2016                  VETERAN’S DAY (Students & Staff Holiday)

November 21-25, 2016             Thanksgiving Break (Students & Staff Holidays)

December 16, 2016                  ½ Day Students/ ½ Day Parent/Teacher Conference

December 19-Jan. 1, 2017        Christmas/Winter Break (Students & Staff Holidays)

January 2, 2017                       Teacher Work Day/ Professional Development

January 3, 2017                       STUDENTS RETURN

January 16, 2017                      MARTIN L. KING DAY (Students & Staff Holiday)

February 17, 2017                    ½ Day Students/ ½ Day Parish Wide Staff Development

February 20, 2017                    PRESIDENT DAY (Students & Staff Holiday)

February 27-28, 2017               MARDI GRAS (Students & Staff Holidays)

April 3-May 5, 2017                  State Testing (5-8 CBT)

April 24-May 19, 2017              State Testing (HS CBT)

April 13, 2017                          ½ Day Students/ ½ Day Teacher Work Day

April 14-21, 2017                      EASTER/SPRING BREAK (Students & Staff Holidays)

May 1-5, 2017                           State Testing (PBT 3-4)

May 25, 2017                            LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS (1/2 day)

                                                LAST DAY FOR TEACHERS (Full Day)                                  

1^st Semester ends Dec. 16, 2016 – 77.5 Student Days

2^nd Semester ends May 25, 2017 – 91.5 Students Days

1^st Six Weeks –Aug. 16, 2016 – 23 Days                       4^th Six Weeks – Feb. 10, 2017 – 28 Days

2^nd Six Weeks – Oct. 28, 2016 – 28 Days                      5^th Six Weeks –March 31, 2017 – 32 Days

3^rd Six Weeks – Dec. 16, 2016 – 28 Days                      6^th Six Weeks – May 25, 2017 – 33 Days

On motion of Randi Gleason, seconded by Doug Brandon, the Board approved the District Strategic Plan for Advanced Ed.

On motion of Doug Brandon, seconded by Angie Davis, the Board approved the following Leave Without Pay Requests:

Moreland, Wanda, cook/PHS-MED LWOP 3-18-16/5-20-16

Bowen, Margie, sped para/PHS-MED LWOP 3-18-16

On motion of Angie Davis, seconded by Randy Martin, the Board accepted the following retirements:

Brown, Jerry, custodian/LHS

Pinegar, Richarde, teacher/Hornbeck

Green, Iva, teacher/PHS

Sanders, Vanilla, teacher/PHS

Miller, Sharon, office aide/AHS

Husband, Wanda, teacher/RES

On motion of Vernon Travis, seconded by John Blankenbaker, the Board voted to approve budget amendments related to personnel changes.

On motion of Vernon Travis, seconded by Doug Brandon, the Board voted to authorize the president and secretary to pay the claims.

Superintendent Williams noted that the next Board meeting would be May 5, 2016 and the Finance, Curriculum and Transportation Committees would also meet. 

Superintendent Williams also stated that the Parish Academic Banquet would be on May 5^th at East Leesville Baptist Church.  Superintendent Williams also noted that Parkway Elementary is on schedule and moving will be in June with Open House in July.

On motion of John Blankenbaker, 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 take this means to express their sympathy to the family of William “Glenn” Johnson who recently passed away; and

            WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson was a retired bus driver at Rosepine and was the husband of Brenda Johnson, bus aide at Rosepine; and

            WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson was a long time resident of Vernon Parish 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 David Detz, seconded by the Board, the meeting was adjourned.

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DAVID DETZ, PRESIDENT

ATTEST:

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JAMES WILLIAMS, SUPERINTENDENT