AUGUST 8, 2017
DRAFT
A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD TO ALLOW FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS ON 2017
MILLAGE RATES.
THERE WERE NO COMMENTS. THE HEARING WAS ADJOURNED.
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
VERNON L. TRAVIS JR.
JIM SEAMAN
ROBERT PYNES JR.
JACKIE SELF
JOHN BLANKENBAKER
RANDY MARTIN
SHAD STEWART
GERALD COOLEY
ABSENT: DAVID DETZ, COL. JARRETT THOMAS
There was also present Mr. James Williams, Secretary of the Board.
The meeting was opened in prayer by Jon Welch.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Randy Martin.
On motion of John Blankenbaker, seconded by Shad Stewart, the Board voted to approve the minutes of the August 3, 2017 regular meeting and dispense with the reading of the minutes.
Tim Ward, Gerald Cooley and Asa Skinner on behalf of the Vernon Parish School Board, recognized Meridan Land and Mineral for their generosity for the donation of land to Hicks High School - this land will be used for a ball park.
On motion of Doug Brandon, seconded by Jim Seaman, the Board voted to accept the following retirements:
Perrilyn, James, HS teacher/ELE
Jeane, Pamela, teacher/WLE
Bennett, Quinda, secretary/CO
Jackie Self reported that the Curriculum Committee had met and Anne Smith discussed Professional Development for classroom teachers. This is funded by Rapides Foundation Grants and Title II and IV. Mrs. Smith also stated that high quality, standards-aligned curriculum utilized in every classroom and quality assessments used as benchmark assessments are additional factors in improving student achievement. Renita Page noted that Social Studies scores should be released soon and School Performance Scores are set to be released in the fall. Mrs. Page also discussed dual enrollment and also expanding this program.
Angie Davis reported that the Athletic Committee had met and Mr. Jordan gave updates on the Football Jamboree as well as updates on all sports.
On motion of Doug Brandon, seconded by Randy Martin, the Board voted to approve budget amendments related to personnel changes.
On motion of Angie Davis, seconded by Gerald Cooley, the Board voted to authorize the president and secretary to pay the claims.
On motion of Randy Martin, seconded by John Blankenbaker, the Board voted to advertise for a promotional principal position at Pickering High School.
On motion of Randy Martin, seconded by Vernon Travis, the Board voted to adopt the adjusted millage rate(s) for the tax year 2017.
VERNON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
RESOLUTION NO. 1
BE IT RESOLVED by the VERNON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD District of the Parish of Vernon, Louisiana, in a public meeting held on August 8, 2017 which meeting was conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Law and the additional requirements of Article VII, Section 23(C) of the Louisiana Constitution and R.S. 47:1705(B), that the following adjusted millage rates be and they are hereby levied upon the dollar of the assessed valuation of all property subject to ad valorem taxation within said Parish for the year 2017, for the purpose of raising revenue:
MILLAGE
Parish Wide School Regular 4.16 mils
Parish Wide School Special 8.10 mils
Ward 1 Maintenance Regular 12.89 mils
Ward 2 Hornbeck Maintenance Regular 13.12 mils
School District 143 Hornbeck Construction and Maintenance 10.39 mils
Ward 2 Orange Maintenance Regular 12.39 mils
Ward 4 Maintenance Regular 14.03 mils
Ward 5 Maintenance Regular 19.11 mils
Ward 6 Maintenance Regular 12.16 mils
Ward 8 Maintenance Regular 12.57 mils
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Assessor of the Parish of Vernon shall extend upon the assessment roll for the year 2017 the taxes herein levied, and the tax collector of said Parish shall collect and remit the same to said taxing authority in accordance with law.
The foregoing resolution was read in full, the roll was called on the adoption thereof, and the resolution was adopted by the following votes:
YEAS: 11
NAYS: 0
ABSTAINED: 0
ABSENT: 1
CERTIFICATE
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of a resolution adopted at a regular board meeting held on August 08, 2017 at which meeting a quorum was present and voting.
Leesville, Louisiana, this 8th day of August, 2017
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(Superintendent)
On motion of Doug Brandon, seconded by Shad Stewart, the Board voted to adopt the adjusted millage rate(s) after Reassessment and roll forward the Millage rate(s) not to exceed the prior years’ maximum authorized millage for the tax year 2017.
On motion of Shad Stewart, seconded by Randy Martin, the Board voted to adopt other millages or taxes.
VERNON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
RESOLUTION NO. 2
BE IT RESOLVED by the VERNON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD District of the Parish of Vernon, Louisiana, in a public meeting held on August 08, 2017, which meeting was conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Law and the additional requirements of Article VII, Section 23(C) of the Louisiana Constitution and R.S 47:1705(B), that the taxing district voted to increase the millage rates, but not in excess of the prior year’s maximum rates, on all taxable property shown on the official assessment roll for the year 2017, and, when collected, the revenues from said taxes shall be used for the specific purposes for which said taxes have been levied. Said millage rate(s) are:
Adjusted Rate 2017 Levy
Parish Wide School Regular 4.16 mills 4.18 mills
Parish Wide School Special 8.10 mills 8.12 mills
Ward 1 Maintenance Regular 12.89 mills 13.03 mills
Ward 2 Hornbeck Maintenance Regular 13.12 mills 13.83 mills
School District 143 Hornbeck Construction and Maintenance 10.39 mills 10.39 mills
Ward 2 Orange Maintenance Regular 12.39 mills 13.24 mills
Ward 3 Maintenance Regular 18.77 mills
Ward 4 Maintenance Regular 14.03 mills 14.14 mills
Ward 5 Maintenance Regular 19.11 mills 19.11 mills
Ward 6 Maintenance Regular 12.16 mills 12.68 mills
Ward 6 School Dist 161 Additional funding 10.00 mills
Ward 7 Maintenance Regular 17.42 mills
Ward 8 Maintenance Regular 12.57 mills 14.00 mills
Ward 8 School Dist 151 Additional funding 10.00 mills
Leesville Sinking Fund 34.49 mills
Orange Sinking Fund 30.00 mills
Hornbeck Sinking Fund 16.15 mills
Ward 3 Sinking Fund 16.00 mills
Ward 3 Sinking Fund-Wildlife Management Area 8.24 mills
Pickering Sinking Fund 16.21 mills
Pickering Sinking Fund-New 2016 Series 7.35 mills
Ward 5 Sinking Fund 23.23 mills
Ward 6 Sinking Fund 34.86 mills
Ward 7 Sinking Fund 27.23 mills
Ward 8 Sinking Fund 22.49 mills
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Assessor of the Parish of Vernon shall extend upon the assessment roll for the year 2017 the taxes herein levied, and the tax collector of said Parish shall collect and remit the same to said taxing authority in accordance with law.
The foregoing resolution was read in full, the roll was called on the adoption thereof, and the resolution was adopted by no less than two-thirds of the total membership of the taxing authority voted in favor as required by Article VII, Section 23(C) of the Louisiana Constitution, and R.S. 47:1705(B). The votes were:
YEAS: 11
NAYS: 0
ABSTAINED: 0
ABSENT: 1
CERTIFICATE
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of a resolution adopted at a regular board meeting held on August 8, 2017 at which meeting at least two-thirds of the total membership was present and voting.
Leesville, Louisiana, this 8thday of August, 2017
_______________________ (Superintendent)
On motion of Vernon Travis, seconded by Doug Brandon, the Board voted to approve Performance Contracts.
Superintendent Williams
On motion of Angie Davis, 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 Rebecca Nichols who recently passed away; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Nichols was the mother of Robin Horton, pre-school homebound teacher; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Nichols was a longtime resident of Leesville before moving to DeRidder 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 condolences to the family of Christine Johnson who recently passed away; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Johnson was the mother-in-law of Chelon Johnson and Wenda Johnson, both teachers at West Leesville Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Johnson was a lifelong 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.
There being no further business, and on motion of Jackie Self, seconded by the Board, the meeting was adjourned.
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STEVE WOODS, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
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JAMES WILLIAMS, SUPERINTENDENT