JULY 6, 2017                                                       

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

STEVE WOODS, PRESIDENT

ANGIE DAVIS, VICE-PRESIDENT

DOUG BRANDON

JIM SEAMAN

ROBERT PYNES JR.

JACKIE SELF

JOHN BLANKENBAKER

RANDY MARTIN

SHAD STEWART

GERALD COOLEY

COL. JARRETT THOMAS  II

ABSENT:           DAVID DETZ, VERNON TRAVIS

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

The meeting was opened in prayer by Doug Brandon.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Doug Brandon.

On motion of John Blankenbaker, seconded by Angie Davis, the Board voted to approve the minutes of the June 6, 2017 regular meeting and dispense with the reading of the minutes.

On motion of Jim Seaman, seconded by Gerald Cooley, the Board voted to advertise for bids to purchase a used bus.

On motion of Shad Stewart, seconded by Jackie Self, the Board voted to adopt the following Resolution to approve the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for the Vernon Parish School Board and the Vernon Parish Sales Tax Agency.

LOUISIANA COMPLIANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

(For Audit Engagements of Governments)

Dear Tim:

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 state and local government and quasi-public agencies.  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. 

The completed questionnaire and a copy of the adoption instrument, if appropriate, must be given to the auditor at the beginning of the audit.  The auditor will, during the course of his regular audit, test the accuracy of the responses in the questionnaire.  It is not necessary to return the questionnaire to my office.

Certain portions of the questionnaire may not be applicable to your organization, especially those related to federal financial assistance.  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 his examination. Please feel free to attach a further explanation of any representation.

Your cooperation in this matter will be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

Amy B Tynes, CPA, CFE

Allen, Green & Williamson, LLP

Enclosure

LOUISIANA COMPLIANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

(For Audit Engagements of Government Agencies)

 ___July 6, 2017__

Allen, Green & Williamson, LLP

P O Box 6075

Monroe, LA  71211-6075

In connection with your audit of our financial statements as of  June 30, 2017 and for the year ended 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, 2017_____(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 the population of the municipality or parish based upon the last official United States Census or most recent official census (municipalities and police juries only).  Include the source of the information.

   N/A

3.  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

4.  Period of time covered by this questionnaire.

     July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017

5.  The entity has been organized under the following provisions of the Louisiana Revised Statute(s) (R.S.) and, if applicable, local resolutions/ordinances.

    (LSA-RS) 17:81

6.  Briefly describe the public services provided.

     The School Board provides elementary and secondary education for all children attending public schools in the Parish.

7.  Expiration date of current elected/appointed officials' terms.

    December 31, 2018

LEGAL COMPLIANCE

PART II.            PUBLIC BID LAW

8.     The provisions of the public bid law, R.S. Title 38:2211-2296, 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.
                                                                                                        Yes [ X ]  No [  ]

PART III.           CODE OF ETHICS LAW FOR PUBLIC OFFICIALS

                          AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES

9.  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 R.S. 42:1101-1124.
                                                                                                                     Yes [X ]  No [   ]

10.  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 R.S. 42:1119.
                                                                                                                     Yes [X ]  No [   ]

PART IV.           LAWS AFFECTING BUDGETING

11.  We have complied with the budgeting requirements of the Local Government Budget Act (R.S. 39:1301-15) R.S. 39:33, or R.S. 39:1331-1342, as applicable:

A.  Local Budget Act

1.  We have adopted a budget for the general fund and all special revenue funds (R.S. 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 (R.S. 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 (R.S. 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 (R.S. 39:1307).

5.  If required, the proposed budget was made available for public inspection at the location required by R.S. 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 (R.S. 39:1309).

7.  After adoption, a certified copy of the budget has been retained by the chief executive officer or equivalent officer (R.S. 39:1309).

8.  To the extent that proposed expenditures were greater than $500,000, the chief executive officer or equivalent notified the governing authority in writing 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 (R.S. 39:1311).

9.  The governing authority has amended its budget when notified, as provided by R.S. 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 or more.  State law exempts from the 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 the requirement to amend revenues.)

                                                                                                                     Yes [X ]  No [   ]

PART V.            ACCOUNTING, AUDITING, AND FINANCIAL

                          REPORTING LAWS

12.  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 R.S. 24:513 and 515,  and/or 33:463.

                                                                                                                     Yes [X ]  No [   ]

13.  All non-exempt governmental records are available as a public record and have been retained for at least three years, as required by R.S. 44:1, 44:7, 44:31, and 44:36.

                                                                                                                     Yes [X ]  No [   ]

14.  We have filed our annual financial statements in accordance with R.S. 24:514, and 33:463

where applicable.

                                                                                           Yes [ X ] No [   ]

15.  We have had our financial statements audited in a timely manner in accordance with R.S. 24:513.
                                                                                                                     Yes [X  ] No [   ]

16.  We have complied with R.S. 24:513 A. (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

17.   We have complied with the provisions of the Open Meetings Law, provided in R. S. 42:11 through 42:28.

                                                                                                                     Yes [ X]  No [   ]

PART VII.          ASSET MANAGEMENT LAWS

18.  We have maintained records of our fixed assets and movable property records, as required by R.S. 24:515 and/or 39:321-332, as applicable.

                                                                                                                     Yes [X ]  No [   ]

PART VIII.         FISCAL AGENCY AND CASH MANAGEMENT LAWS

19.  We have complied with the fiscal agency and cash management requirements of R.S. 39:1211-45 and 49:301-327, as applicable.

                                                                                                                     Yes [X ]  No [   ]

PART IX.           DEBT RESTRICTION LAWS

20.  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 R.S. 39:1410.60-1410.65.

                                                                                                                     Yes [ X ]  No [   ]

21.  We have complied with the debt limitation requirements of state law (R.S. 39:562).

                                                                                                                     Yes [ X ]  No [   ]

22.  We have complied with the reporting requirements relating to the Fiscal Review Committee of the State Bond Commission (R.S. 39:1410.62).

                                                                                                                     Yes [ X ]  No [   ]

PART X.            REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE RESTRICTION LAWS

23.  We have restricted the collections and expenditures of revenues to those amounts authorized by Louisiana statutes, tax propositions, and budget ordinances.

                                                                                                                     Yes [ X]  No [   ]

24.  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, R.S. 14:138, and AG opinion 79-729.

                                                                                                                     Yes [ X ]  No [   ]

25.  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

26.  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

27.  We have complied with the general statutory, constitutional, and regulatory provisions of the Louisiana Department of Education, R.S. 17:51-401.

                                                                                                                     Yes [ X ]  No [   ]

28.  We have complied with the regulatory circulars issued by the Louisiana Department of Education that govern the Minimum Foundation Program.

                                                                                                                     Yes [ X ]  No [   ]

29.  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
           Revenue Sources

   -  Schedule 2, Education Levels of Public School Staff

   -  Schedule 3, Number and Type of Public Schools

   -  Schedule 4, Experience of Public Principals, Assistant Principals, and Full-time Classroom

Teachers
   -  Schedule 5, Public School Staff Data:  Average Salaries

   -  Schedule 6, Class Size Characteristics

   -  Schedule 7, Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (LEAP)

   -  Schedule 8, Graduation Exit Examination (GEE)  (Note:  this schedule is no longer applicable.)

   -  Schedule 9, iLEAP Tests

                                                                                                        Yes [ X ]  No [   ]

The previous responses have been made to the best of our belief and knowledge.

__________________________________________Secretary, July 6, 2017

__________________________________________Treasurer, July 6, 2017

__________________________________________President, July 6, 2017

LOUISIANA COMPLIANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

(For Audit Engagements of Governments)

Dear Tim:

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 state and local government and quasi-public agencies.  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. 

The completed questionnaire and a copy of the adoption instrument, if appropriate, must be given to the auditor at the beginning of the audit.  The auditor will, during the course of his regular audit, test the accuracy of the responses in the questionnaire.  It is not necessary to return the questionnaire to my office.

Certain portions of the questionnaire may not be applicable to your organization, especially those related to federal financial assistance.  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 his examination. Please feel free to attach a further explanation of any representation.

Your cooperation in this matter will be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

Amy B Tynes, CPA, CFE

Allen, Green & Williamson, LLP

Enclosure

LOUISIANA COMPLIANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

(For Audit Engagements of Government Agencies)

 ___July 6, 2017__

Allen, Green & Williamson, LLP

P O Box 6075

Monroe, LA  71211-6075

In connection with your audit of our financial statements as of  June 30, 2017 and for the year ended 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, 2017_____(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 the population of the municipality or parish based upon the last official United States Census or most recent official census (municipalities and police juries only).  Include the source of the information.

   N/A

3.  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

4.  Period of time covered by this questionnaire.

     July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017

5.  The entity has been organized under the following provisions of the Louisiana Revised Statute(s) (R.S.) and, if applicable, local resolutions/ordinances.

    (LSA-RS) 33:2737, RS 47:301 through 47:317

6.  Briefly describe the public services provided.

     The Sales Tax Department collects sales tax for all applicable governmental agencies located in the Parish.

7.  Expiration date of current elected/appointed officials' terms.

    December 31, 2018

LEGAL COMPLIANCE

PART II.            PUBLIC BID LAW

9.     The provisions of the public bid law, R.S. Title 38:2211-2296, 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.

C)     All material and supply purchases exceeding $30,000 have been publicly bid.

                                                                                                        Yes [ X ]  No [  ]

PART III.           CODE OF ETHICS LAW FOR PUBLIC OFFICIALS

                          AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES

9.  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 R.S. 42:1101-1124.

                                                                                                                     Yes [X ]  No [   ]

10.  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 R.S. 42:1119.

                                                                                                                     Yes [X ]  No [   ]

PART IV.           LAWS AFFECTING BUDGETING

11.  We have complied with the budgeting requirements of the Local Government Budget Act (R.S. 39:1301-15) R.S. 39:33, or R.S. 39:1331-1342, as applicable:

A.  Local Budget Act

1.  We have adopted a budget for the general fund and all special revenue funds (R.S. 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 (R.S. 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 (R.S. 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 (R.S. 39:1307).

5.  If required, the proposed budget was made available for public inspection at the location required by R.S. 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 (R.S. 39:1309).

7.  After adoption, a certified copy of the budget has been retained by the chief executive officer or equivalent officer (R.S. 39:1309).

8.  To the extent that proposed expenditures were greater than $500,000, the chief executive officer or equivalent notified the governing authority in writing 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 (R.S. 39:1311).

9.  The governing authority has amended its budget when notified, as provided by R.S. 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 or more.  State law exempts from the 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 the 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 the budgetary requirements of R.S. 39:1331-1342.

                                                                                                                     Yes [ X ]  No [   ]

PART V.            ACCOUNTING, AUDITING, AND FINANCIAL

                          REPORTING LAWS

12.  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 R.S. 24:513 and 515, and/or 33:463.

                                                                                                                     Yes [X ]  No [   ]

13.  All non-exempt governmental records are available as a public record and have been retained for at least three years, as required by R.S. 44:1, 44:7, 44:31, and 44:36.

                                                                                                                     Yes [X ]  No [   ]

14.  We have filed our annual financial statements in accordance with R.S. 24:514, and 33:463 where applicable.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Yes [ X ] No [   ]

15.  We have had our financial statements audited in a timely manner in accordance with R.S. 24:513.
                                                                                                                     Yes [X  ] No [   ]

16.  We have complied with R.S. 24:513 A. (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

17.   We have complied with the provisions of the Open Meetings Law, provided in R. S. 42:11 through 42:28.

                                                                                                                      Yes [ X]  No [   ]

PART VII.          ASSET MANAGEMENT LAWS

18.  We have maintained records of our fixed assets and movable property records, as required by R.S. 24:515 and/or 39:321-332, as applicable.

                                                                                                                     Yes [X ]  No [   ]

PART VIII.         FISCAL AGENCY AND CASH MANAGEMENT LAWS

19.  We have complied with the fiscal agency and cash management requirements of R.S. 39:1211-45 and 49:301-327, as applicable.

                                                                                                                     Yes [X ]  No [   ]

PART IX.           DEBT RESTRICTION LAWS

20.  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 R.S. 39:1410.60-1410.65.

                                                                                                                     Yes [ X ]  No [   ]

21.  We have complied with the debt limitation requirements of state law (R.S. 39:562).

                                                                                                                     Yes [ X ]  No [   ]

22.  We have complied with the reporting requirements relating to the Fiscal Review Committee of the State Bond Commission (R.S. 39:1410.62).

                                                                                                                     Yes [ X ]  No [   ]

PART X.            REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE RESTRICTION LAWS

23.  We have restricted the collections and expenditures of revenues to those amounts authorized by Louisiana statutes, tax propositions, and budget ordinances.

                                                                                                                     Yes [ X]  No [   ]

24.  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, R.S. 14:138, and AG opinion 79-729.

                                                                                                                     Yes [ X ]  No [   ]

25.  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

26.  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

27.  We have complied with the general statutory, constitutional, and regulatory provisions of the Louisiana Department of Education, R.S. 17:51-401.

                                                                                                                     Yes [ X ]  No [   ]

28.  We have complied with the regulatory circulars issued by the Louisiana Department of Education that govern the Minimum Foundation Program.

                                                                                                                     Yes [ X ]  No [   ]

29.  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
           Revenue Sources

   -  Schedule 2, Education Levels of Public School Staff

   -  Schedule 3, Number and Type of Public Schools

   -  Schedule 4, Experience of Public Principals, Assistant Principals, and Full-time Classroom Teachers

   -  Schedule 5, Public School Staff Data:  Average Salaries

   -  Schedule 6, Class Size Characteristics

   -  Schedule 7, Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (LEAP)

   -  Schedule 8, Graduation Exit Examination (GEE)  (Note:  this schedule is no longer applicable.)

   -  Schedule 9, iLEAP Tests

                                                                                                                     Yes [ X ]  No [   ]

Tax Collectors

31.  We have complied with the general statutory requirements of R.S. 47.

                                                                                                                     Yes [X ]  No [   ]

The previous responses have been made to the best of our belief and knowledge.

_______________________________________________Secretary__July 6, 2017

_______________________________________________Treasurer_  July 6, 2017

_______________________________________________President__ July 6, 2017

Tim Ward presented the Cenergistic Energy Report.

Joey Whiddon discussed the Community Eligibility Provision-School Lunch Program.  Vernon Parish has 2 schools that qualify for this program and Mr. Whiddon will give an update in August.

Renita Page reviewed the updated Vernon Parish School Board website.

 Jackie Self reported that the Salary/Personnel Committee had met and reviewed the personnel changes for July.  There was no action on testing stipends.  The Committee recommended to advertise for positions and on motion of Jackie Self, seconded by Shad Stewart, the Board voted to approve to advertise for a non-promotional assistant principal at Evans High, an assistant principal at Parkway, an assistant principal at Simpson and a Director of Child Welfare/Attendance/Athletics at the Central Office. 

Superintendent Williams  stated “Millage Adoption Announcement Notice is hereby given pursuant to Article 7, Section 23(c) of the Louisiana Constitution and R.S. 47:1705(B) that a public hearing of the Vernon Parish School Board will be held at its regular meeting place in the board room of Vernon Parish School Board, located at 201 Belview Road, Leesville, LA 71446 on August 8, 2017 at 10:00 am. to consider levying additional or increased millage rates without further voter approval or adopting the adjusted millage rates after reassessment and rolling forward to rates not to exceed the prior year’s maximum.”

Superintendent Williams noted the annual Cafeteria Conversation to be held at Parkway on July 25^th from 5:00-7:00.  He also stated that test scores were released and they are being reviewed and verified.  Parents will be notified when these scores may be picked up at their child’s school.  Superintendent Williams welcomed Colonel Jarrett Thomas to his first Board meeting.  Colonel Thomas expressed his appreciation to the school district for their support and dedication to education. 

On motion of Jackie Self, 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 Jerry Howard who recently passed away; and

             WHEREAS, Mr. Howard was a custodian at Leesville High School and the brother of Bruce Howard, custodian at East Leesville Elementary; and

             WHEREAS, Mr. Howard was a resident of Leesville and he will be greatly 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 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 Charles Wise who recently passed away; and

             WHEREAS, Mr. Wise was the father-in-law of Susan Wise, bus driver at Simpson High School; and

             WHEREAS, Mr. Wise was a longtime resident of Simpson and he will be greatly 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 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 sympathy to the family of Melvin John Wolfe who recently passed away; and

             WHEREAS, Mr. Wolfe was the father of Dawn Collins, paraprofessional at Simpson High School; and

             WHEREAS, Mr. Wolfe was a longtime 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.

On motion of Randy Martin, seconded by the Board, the Board adopted the following memorial resolution:

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             WHEREAS, the members of the Vernon Parish School Board wish to express their condolences to the family of Johnny “Buck” Sheppard who recently passed away; and

             WHEREAS, Mr. Sheppard was the husband of Cheryl Sheppard, cook at Pickering High School; and

             WHEREAS, Mr. Sheppard was a lifelong 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 John Blankenbaker, seconded by the Board, the meeting was adjourned.

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STEVE WOODS, PRESIDENT

ATTEST:

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JAMES WILLIAMS, SUPERINTENDENT

**A copy of the following was given to all Board Members: