JULY 17, 2018

                                                                                                DRAFT

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

ANGIE DAVIS – PRESIDENT

GERALD COOLEY

STEVE WOODS

DOUG BRANDON

RANDY MARTIN

SHAD STEWART

ROBERT PYNES, JR.

JOHN BLANKENBAKER

JIM SEAMAN

ABSENT:          JACKIE SELF

                        DAVID DETZ

                        VERNON TRAVIS, JR., - VICE PRESIDENT

                        COL. THOMAS

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

The meeting was opened in prayer by:   STEVE WOODS          

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by:    STEVE WOODS

Roll Call:  James Williams

Item # 1:  July 12, 2018 Minutes

On motion of Steve Woods, seconded by Shad Stewart, the Board voted to approve the minutes of the July 12, 2018 regular meeting and dispense with the reading of the minutes.

Item #2:  Request to rescind resignation

On motion of Doug Brandon, seconded by John Blankenbaker, the Board voted to approve the request to rescind a resignation.

Item #3:  Employee Retirements

On motion of Gerald Cooley, seconded by Randy Martin, the Board voted to approve employee retirements.

Item #4:Advertise for Assistant Principal – Parkway Elementary

On motion of Randy Martin, seconded by Doug Brandon, the Board voted to approve advertising for a promotional Assistant Principal position at Parkway Elementary.

Item #5:  Advertise for Assistant Principal – Pitkin High School

On motion of Shad Stewart, seconded by John Blankenbaker, the Board voted to approve advertising for a promotional Assistant Principal position at Pitkin High School.

Item #6:  Advertise for Assistant Principal – West Leesville Elementary

On motion of Doug Brandon, seconded by Jim Seaman, the Board voted to approve advertising for a promotional Assistant Principal position at West Leesville Elementary.

Item #7:  Advertise for Assistant Principal – Hornbeck High School

On motion of Angie Davis, seconded by Shad Stewart, the Board voted to approve advertising for a non-promotional Assistant Principal position at Hornbeck High School.

Item # 8:  Personnel Changes

On motion of Gerald Cooley, seconded by Doug Brandon, the Board voted to approve budget amendments related to personnel changes.

Item # 9:  Authorization

On motion of John Blankenbaker, seconded by Randy Martin, the Board voted to Authorize the president and secretary to pay the claims.

Item # 10:  Policy Updates

On motion of Shad Stewart, seconded by Doug Brandon the Board voted to approve policy updates presented at the July 12th board meeting.

Item #11:  Pupil Progression Plan addendum

On motion of Jim Seaman, seconded by Shad Stewart, the Board voted to approve the Pupil Progression Plan addendum.

Item #12:VPSB Policy Handbook

On motion of Steve Woods, seconded by Randy Martin, the Board voted to approve the Vernon Parish School Board Policy Handbook.

Item #13:  Report from Finance Committee

Finance Chairperson, Vernon Travis, Jr. was absent for the regular 10:00 agenda meeting.  Mr. Steve Woods gave an update in his absence.  He reported the following:

Vernon Travis, Jr. called the Finance committee meeting to order.  He asked Director of Food Service, Joey Whiddon to continue discussion with the Board concerning the cafeteria expenses.  Mr. Whiddon reported on three different options for discussion.   On motion of Doug Brandon, seconded by Randy Martin the Board voted to change cafeteria expenses accordingly.  There were five (5) nay votes so Mr. Williams asked for a roll call vote. After a detailed explanation, Mr. Whiddon recommended to the Board no change at this time and to add this item to a future agenda.  The Board was in agreement.

Finance Director, Tim Ward discussed the software package windows-based product and the benefits the new system would provide for payroll and personnel.  Mr. Ward gave the Board a very informative print-out with information covering all aspects of the new system. Continued discussion at the August 2nd meeting.

Item # 14:  Superintendent’s Remarks

Superintendent Williams thanked all for their continued support in the passing of his Father.  He reminded the Board of the Qualifying dates and deadlines.

He reminded the Board that school will start in three weeks and we are steady working to be ready.  He informed the Board of the Principal’s and Assistant Principal’s meeting at East Leesville Elementary School on July 31 and August l.  Next board meeting will be 8-2-18 at 10:00.  We will also have a salary/personnel and finance meeting.

Item # 15:  Memorial Resolutions

On motion of Angie Davis, 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 Tristen Eve Bodie who recently passed away; and

            WHEREAS, Miss Bodie was a student at Hornbeck High School; and

            WHEREAS, Miss Bodie was a resident of Vernon Parish; and

             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, the meeting was adjourned.

Authorized Officer

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ANGIE DAVIS, PRESIDENT

ATTEST:

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JAMES WILLIAMS, SUPERINTENDENT