AUGUST 7, 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, JR. CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AND ON ROLL CALL THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS WERE PRESENT:

DOUG BRANDON

DAVID DETZ

VERNON L. TRAVIS JR.

ROBERT PYNES JR.

JACKIE SELF

JOHN BLANKENBAKER

SHAD STEWART

GERALD COOLEY

ABSENT: ANGIE DAVIS, JIM SEAMAN, RANDY MARTIN, COL TOMAS

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

The meeting was opened in prayer by    JOHN BLANKENBAKER

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by     JOHN BLANKENBAKER

Item # 1:  Approval of 8-2-18 Minutes

On motion of David Detz, seconded by Shad Stewart, the Board voted to approve the minutes of the August 2, 2018 regular meeting and dispense with the reading of the minutes.

Item # 2:  Budget Amendments related to Personnel Changes

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

Item # 3: Authorization to pay claims

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

Item # 4:  Performance Contracts

On motion of Doug Brandon, seconded by David Detz, the Board voted to approve the performance contracts.

Item #5: Policy Changes

On motion of Jackie Self, seconded by Steve Woods, the Board voted to approve the Vernon Parish School Board Policy Changes presented at the August 2^nd meeting.

Item # 6: Purchase of Software Program

On motion of Shad Stewart, seconded by David Detz, the Board voted to approve to piggyback on Franklin Parish School Board’s request for proposals (RFP) to purchase software program.

Item #7:  State Travel Pay Guidelines

On motion of Doug Brandon, seconded by Gerald Cooley, the Board voted to adopt the state travel pay guidelines.

Item #8:  Head Start Update

Director of Head Start, Curtis Clay reported to the Board on the progress of the Head Start program and the plans for growth for the 2018-2019 school year.  He informed the Board of the new Head Start sites and the increases for Head Start teachers and paraprofessionals in his department.

Item #9:Report on Athletic Committee Meeting

Shad Stewart, Chairperson for the Athletic Committee reported to the Board on the information give by Hub Jordan.  The following topics were discussed:

l.           Quarterly meeting dates

2.         CECP Coaches

3.         Coaching Assignments

4.         Football Schedules

5.         Reclassification Year

6.         Monthly meeting with Athletic Directors

7.         Parish Basketball Tournament (Nov. 19-21 at LHS)

8.         Baseball and Softball Jamborees

9.         Track Update

Item # 10:  Updates from Vernon Parish School Board Directors

Superintendent, James Williams introduced the Directors and each one gave an update on their job duties, goals, and purpose for the 2018-2019 school year.

Item # 11:  Superintendent’s Remarks

Superintendent, James Williams thanked the Directors for their presentations and all their hard work opening and preparing for the 2018-2019 school year.  Mr. Williams also complemented the Directors for their participation at the “Cafeteria Conversation” meeting held at Parkway Elementary and how proud he is of all his employees and how everyone does their part to make the Vernon Parish School Board successful.

Item #12:  Memorial Resolutions

On motion of Shad Stewart, 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 Roger D. Johnson who recently passed away; and

            WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson was the Father-in-Law of Kimberly Harper who is an elementary teacher at Pitkin High School; and

            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 John Blankenbaker, 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 Verna Ray who recently passed away; and

            WHEREAS, Ms. Ray was the Mother of Lanan James, bus driver at Rosepine Elementary School and Grandmother of Tamara Kay, teacher at Evans High School; 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.

On motion of Gerald Cooley, 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 with to express their sympathy to the family of Louise Jeter who recently passed away; and

            WHEREAS, Ms. Jeter was a retired cook at Hicks High School; 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 other business the meeting was adjourned.

Authorized Officer

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ANGIE DAVIS, PRESIDENT

ATTEST:

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JAMES WILLIAMS, SUPERINTENDENT