DECEMBER 11, 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

VERNON TRAVIS, JR. – VICE-PRESIDENT

DOUG BRANDON

ROBERT PYNES

JACKIE SELF

JIM SEAMAN

STEVE WOODS

DAVID DETZ

GERALD COOLEY

JOHN BLANKENBAKER

RANDY MARTIN

SHAD STEWART

COL. JARRETT THOMAS II     ABSENT

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

The meeting was opened in prayer by:   Reverend Morris Dale Goins    

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by:    Reverend Morris Dale Goins    

Item #1: Approval of Minutes

On motion of John Blankenbaker, seconded by David Detz, the Board voted to approve the minutes of the December 6, 2018 regular meeting and dispense with the reading of the minutes.

Item #2: Approval of Budget Revisions for 2018-2019

On motion of Vernon Travis, Jr., seconded by Shad Stewart, the Board voted to approve the General Operating Budget Revisions for 2018-2019.

Item #3: Contract Approval for Curriculum Supervisor:

On motion of Jackie Self, seconded by Gerald Cooley, the Board voted to approve a contract for the new Curriculum Supervisor, Leigh Lansdale replacing retired supervisor, Leslie Koenck.

Item # 4: Pickering High School Principal Position:

On motion of Randy Martin, seconded by Steve Woods, the Board voted to advertise for a vacant principal position a Pickering High School. 

Item #5: Headstart Policies/Procedures:

On motion of Jim Seaman, seconded by Steve Woods, the Board voted to accept the Headstart Policies/Procedures presented at the December 6^th meeting.

Item #6:  Vernon Parish School Board Policy Changes

On motion of David Detz, seconded by Shad Stewart, the Board voted to approve the following Vernon Parish School Board policies:

 File:  GBN- Dismissal of Employees/Employee Discipline

          GBK - Employee Discipline

           DJE - Purchasing

Item #7:  Personnel Changes

On motion of Vernon Travis, seconded by Steve Woods, the Board voted to approve budget amendments related to personnel changes.

Item #8:  Authorization to Pay Claims

On motion of Vernon Travis, seconded by Steve Woods, the Board voted to authorize the president and secretary to pay the claims.

Item #9:  Employee of the Month

Tim Ward introduced Jeff Taylor with Taylor and Sons insurance to present Rebecca Harmon with a plaque for outstanding teaching skills in the classroom.  Ms. Harmon is a 2^nd grade teacher at West Leesville Elementary.

Item #10: Recognition of “A” Performing Schools

Curriculum Directors, Anne Smith and Renita Page recognized the “A” performing schools and presented the Principals with large banners to hang in their school and explained to the Board how they achieved this honor.Vernon Parish has eleven (11) schools that qualified.  They are:  Anacoco Elementary, Anacoco High, Evans High, Hicks High, Hornbeck High, Pickering Elementary, Pitkin High, Rosepine Elementary, Rosepine High, and Simpson High.

Item #:11 Ag Day Report

Assistant Superintendent, Mike Kay introduced Rusty Bailes and T. Berry Porter, members of the Vernon Parish Cattleman’s association to our visitors.  Mr. Bailes reported about programs provided for Vernon Parish students through the Cattleman’s association which is the only parish AG program in the State working with students.  It teaches about being ranchers, farmers, and transportation of cattle, vet visits, feeding, and the everyday process of running a farm or a ranch. We have 120 students enrolled in this program which provides (6) $500.00 scholarships.  Mr. T. Berry Porter provides the location for this class on his farm/ranch.  The students arrive at 8:00 am and spend the day learning how the process works.

Item #11:  Recognition of outgoing/incoming Board President and District Eight Member

Mr. James Williams, Superintendent thanked the outgoing President, Angie Davis and welcomed our incoming President, Vernon L. Travis, Jr.  He also thanked Mr. Gerald Cooley for his outstanding representation of district (8) as a Board Member.  Superintendent Williams introduced our new district (8) member, Lisa Thompson and welcomed her.

Item #13:  Superintendent’s Remarks

Superintendent Williams reminded the Board of the following:

l.          Board members contact page

2.         List of committees, review and sign up for committees of your choice, and election of officers in January

3.          Board meeting dates

4.          Christmas dinner Thursday, December 20^th

5.          Board meeting January 10^th

6.          Introduction of new Curriculum Supervisor Leigh Lansdale

7.          Student Artwork Contest/Exhibit at 2019 LSBA Convention Feb. 24-26 Lake Charles, LA.  Exhibits are located in the VPSB lobby.  One winner each from grade K-5, 6-8 and 9-12 will be chosen.

Item # 14: Memorial Resolutions

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 wish to express their sympathy to the family of Linda Martinez who recently passed away; and

            WHEREAS, Ms. Martinez was a retired teacher; and

            WHEREAS, Ms. Martinez was the Mother of Austin Grant Cox a teacher at Simpson High School; and

            WHEREAS, Ms. Martinez 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.

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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 Claire Bealer who recently passed away; and

            WHEREAS, Ms. Bealer was the Mother of Charles Bealer retired teacher, Mother-in-law of Brenda Bealer, retired Supervisor,  Amanda Bealer a teacher at East Leesville Elementary and the wife of Michael Bealer, Tax Assessor , Grandson of Ms. Claire Bealer; 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.

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On motion of Vernon L. Travis, Jr., 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 Mary Hartwell who recently passed away; and

            WHEREAS, Ms. Hartwell was the Mother of Alice Henry, retired teacher and Annie Norris custodian at Leesville High School, two sisters, Ada Thomas retired cook and Mary Louise Henry a part time employee and nephew, Leon Jackson custodian at West Leesville Elementary; now

            BE IT THEREFOR RESOLVED that the Vernon Parish School Board requests a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to her family at this time of sadness.

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On motion of Vernon L. Travis, Jr., 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 Kendrick Davis who recently passed away; and

            WHEREAS, Mr. Davis was the Son of Johnny Davis retired custodian; and

            WHEREAS, Mr. Davis 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 his family at this time of sadness.

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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 William Rayford West who recently passed away; and

            WHEREAS, Mr. West was the Grandfather of Ian McDonald, Assistant Principal at Parkway Elementary and the Grandfather-in-law of Lensie Stanley teacher at Anacoco Elementary; and

            WHEREAS, Mr. West 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 his family at this time of sadness.

Item # 15: Adjournment

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

VERNON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING

December 06, 2018

FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019

BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS

FUND                                        CURRENT               INCREASE            REVISED                  

                      BUDGET      (DECREASE)    BUDGET                            

153 Rapides Youth Volunteer         $0                            6,200                    $6,200

The FY 2019 grant award allocation for Rapides Foundation Youth Volunteer School District Grant was received in the amount of $6,200. This is a new grant that was not budgeted.

253 Head Start                                 $2,051,263            52,578                   $2,103,841

The FY 2019 grant award allocation for the Head Start was received in the amount of $2,103,841. This was an increase of $52,578.

257 Indian Education                     $5,556                  (1,556)                   $4,000

The FY 2019 grant award allocation for Indian Education was received in the amount of $4,000.  The original budget was an estimate and is being decreased by $1,556.

559 Non-Public Textbook             $0                            7,133                    $7,133

The FY 2019 grant award allocation for Non-Public Textbooks was received in the amount of $7.  This is a new award and was not budgeted.

661 SRCL Grant K-5                   $0                           15,062                   $15,062

The Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy Grant K-5 is carryover grant from 2017-2018.

662 SRCL Grant B-5                     $0                           1,293                     $1,293

The Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy Grant B-5 is a carryover grant form 2017-2018.

663 SRCL ELA                          $0                               64,273                   $64,273

The FY 2019 grant award allocation for Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy Grant

ELA was received for $64,273. This was a new award and was not budgeted.

669 Title III                                  $14,992                  (1,733)                  $13,259

The FY 2019 grant award allocation for Title III was received in the amount of $14,992.  The original budget was an estimate and is being decreased by $1,733.

671 SRCL B-5                              $0                            109,814                $109,814

The FY 2019 grant award allocation for Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy Grant

B-5 was received in the amount of $109,814. This was a new award and was not budgeted.

672 SRCL K-2                              $0                            133,940                $133,940

The FY 2019 grant award allocation for Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy Grant

K-2 was received in the amount of $133,940. This was a new award and was not budgeted.

673 SRCL 3-5                              $0                            105,450                $105,450

The FY 2019 grant award allocation for Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy Grant

3-5 was received in the amount of $105,450. This was a new award and was not budgeted.