APRIL 10, 2018
DRAFT
THE VERNON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD CONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION AT 10:00 A.M., 201 BELVIEW ROAD, LEESVILLE, LOUISIANA. VICE - PRESIDENT VERNON TRAVIS CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AND ON ROLL CALL THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS WERE PRESENT:
VERNON TRAVIS, JR., VICE-PRESIDENT
DAVID DETZ
JIM SEAMAN
ROBERT PYNES, JR.
JACKIE SELF
RANDY MARTIN
SHAD STEWART
STEVE WOODS
JOHN BLANKENBAKER
GERALD COOLEY
DOUG BRANDON
ABSENT: ANGIE DAVIS
COL. JARRETT THOMAS
There was also present Mr. James Williams, Secretary of the Board.
The meeting was opened in prayer by: JACKIE SELF
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by: JACKIE SELF
Item #1: April 5, 2018 Minutes
On motion of John Blankenbaker, seconded by David Detz, the Board voted to approve the minutes of the April 5, 2018 regular meeting and dispense with the reading of the minutes.
Item #2: Employee Retirements
On motion of Randy Martin, seconded by Doug Brandon, the Board voted to accept employee retirements.
Item #3: Leave Without Pay
On motion of Gerald Cooley, seconded by David Detz, the Board voted to accept employee Leave Without Pay requests.
Item #4: Budget Amendments/Personnel Changes
On motion of Jackie Self, seconded by David Detz, the Board voted to approve budget amendments related to personnel changes.
Item#5: President and Secretary to pay claims:
On motion of Doug Brandon, seconded by Jackie Self, the Board voted to authorize the president and secretary to pay the claims.
Item #6: 2 E-rate Funding:
Finance Director, Tim Ward gave an overview of the 2 E-rate funding which supports the technology network. He informed the Board of the savings and improvements through this funding.
On motion of David Detz, seconded by Shad Stewart, the Board voted to adopt a resolution to approve category 2 E-rate funding.
Item #7: 2018-2019 School Calendar
On motion of Jackie Self, seconded by Randy Martin, the Board voted to approve the 2018-2019 school calendar.
Item #8: Employee of the Month
Finance Director, Tim Ward and Jeff Taylor with Taylor and Sons presented an award to Barbara Zimmerman, secretary at Leesville High School for Employee of the month.
Item # 9: PCAL Bus Driver of the Year
Transportation Director, Tom Neubert, Malcolm Morris and Logan Morris with Morris Insurance presented Jeff James, bus driver at Pitkin High School with an award for Bus Driver of the Year.
Item #10: Curriculum Committee Report
Jackie Self, Curriculum Committee Chairperson gave an overview of the Curriculum meeting. During the 9:00 meeting the following was discussed: State Testing schedules, CLEP credits, Jumpstart Summer programs, Summer/Remedial Summer School, AP Program and Dual Enrollment program. He thanked the Curriculum Directors and the Supervisors for their hard work.
Item #11: Superintendent’s Remarks
Superintendent Williams discussed the successful program given by the Curriculum Department at Leesville High School on April 9th, “Night of Discovery” and the benefits offered to our students. Mr. Williams informed the Board of the State Testing our students are taking from April 9th through May 4th.
Mr. Williams informed the Board of the Parish winner for Teacher of the Year, Kristen Bruce from Pickering High School and the Parish Principal of the Year, Johnny Bosley.
Ms. Bruce and Mr. Bosley have also been chosen as semi-finalists in the State category.
Mr. Williams reminded the Board of Graduation dates and Board Meeting dates for May.
Item #12: Memorial Resolutions
On motion of Steve Woods, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to adopt 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 Kristina Diane Pilley who recently passed away; and
WHEREAS, Kristina was a 7th grade student at Leesville Junior High School; and
WHEREAS, Kristina was a resident of Vernon Parish; 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 Vernon Travis, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to adopt 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 Burnette Williams who recently pass away; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Williams was related to several Vernon Parish School Board employees; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Williams was a resident of Vernon Parish; 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.
Item #13: Adjournment
There being no further business, and on motion of Vernon Travis, seconded by the Board the meeting was adjourned.
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ANGIE DAVIS, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
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JAMES WILLIAMS, SUPERINTENDENT