MAY 7, 2019                                                                 DRAFT

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

VERNON L. TRAVIS -PRESIDENT

SHAD STEWART – VICE-PRESIDENT

DOUG BRANDON

ROBERT PYNES

JIM SEAMAN

JACKIE SELF

STEVE WOODS

ANGIE DAVIS

LISA THOMPSON

DAVID DETZ

RANDY MARTIN

JOHN BLANKENBAKER

ABSENT:

COL. JARRETT THOMAS, II

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

The meeting was opened in prayer by:   LISA THOMPSON       

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by:     LISA THOMPSON       

Item #1: Approval of Minutes

On motion of John Blankenbaker, seconded by David Detz, the Board voted to approve the minutes of the May 2, 2019 regular meeting and dispense with the reading of the minutes.

Item #2: Approval of Employee Retirements

On motion of Angie Davis, seconded by Lisa Thompson, the Board voted to approve the employee retirements.

Item #3: Budget Amendments Related to Personnel Changes

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

Item #4: Pay the Claims

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

Item #5:  Non-Promotional Principal Position at LJHS

On motion of Steve Woods, seconded by Jim Seaman, the Board voted to advertise for a non-promotional principal position at Leesville Jr. High School.

Item #6:  Promotional Principal Position AES

On motion of Angie Davis, seconded by David Detz, the Board voted to advertise for a promotional principal position at Anacoco Elementary School.

Item #7:  Promotional Principal Position RES

On motion of John Blankenbaker, seconded by Doug Brandon, the Board voted to advertise for a promotional principal position at Rosepine Elementary School.

Item #8:  Budget Revisions 2019-2020 School Year

On motion of David Detz, seconded by Doug Brandon, the Board voted to approve the budget revision for the 2019-2020 school year.

Item #9: Student Recognition

Curriculum Director,  Renita Page and Curriculum  Supervisor, Leslie Ortiz prepared a list of students who were recognized for placing at the state level in any activity at 6^th place or above and any sport that placed semifinalist or better.  There were 233 students from (8) schools who were recognized for their achievements and received a certificate from their principal and their Board Member.

Item #10: Report From Athletic Committee

Shad Stewart, Athletic Chairperson for the Athletic Committee gave an update to the Board on the information reported from Director of Athletics, Hub Jordan during the meeting.  Mr. Jordan introduced Kelli Brooks from Beauregard Health systems who gave an informational discussion on the Riddell InSite training tool which has been used in the Rosepine High School football program for several years. This is a data chip placed in several places in the football helmet to record impacts during use.  It is also used as a training tool.  There will be further discussion in the future.

Mr. Jordan also gave an update on softball, baseball, and track.  He informed the committee that the newly purchased FATS timer was used at (7) track meets which saved about $7,000.  Going forward, any school in the parish that will host a track meet will use our new FATS timer. Mr. Jordan gave each Board Member a Basketball tournament schedule.  He presented the Board with a print-out on proposed head coach incentives for on field/court success.  He also explained how the stipends are to be paid.

Item #11:  Report From Curriculum Committee

Curriculum Committee Chairperson, Jackie Self reported to the Board that Directors Anne Smith and Renita Page gave an update in the meeting on the pupil progression plan change to allow  6^th grade students to attend the optional program for the 2019-2020 school year. On motion of Steve Woods, seconded by Vernon Travis, the Board voted to add to the June 6^th meeting for approval.  The Child Welfare Department and principals are supportive of this change.

They also informed the Board that all the testing is complete except for CLEP, AP, and LEAP 2025 in the high schools.

Item #12:  Superintendent’s Remarks

Congratulations to all our students, teachers, and coaches for an outstanding year and to the Curriculum Department for the well organized  Academic Banquet given on May 6^th.

Also remember that the LSBA meeting is next Tuesday in Baton Rouge.

Financial disclosure statements due by May 15^th.

Baseball playoffs will be tomorrow: Pitkin at 4:00 and Simpson at 1:00.  Good luck to those teams.

Item #13:  Memorial Resolutions

On motion of Lisa Thompson, 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 Lannis Gail Martin who recently passed away; and

            WHEREAS, Ms. Martin was a retired Special Education Paraprofessional and Bus Driver for the Vernon Parish School Board; and

            WHEREAS, Ms. Martin was the Sister-in-Law of Lynette Susan Martin an office aide at Simpson High School  and the Aunt of Mike Martin, bus driver at Vernon Middle School; and

            WHEREAS, Ms. Martin was a resident of Vernon Parish; now

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

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On motion of Randy Martin, 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 Lawrence “Bee” Timothy Pousson who recently passed away; and

            WHEREAS, Mr. Pousson was the Son of retired cook Jean Pousson; and

            WHEREAS, Mr. Pousson 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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Item #14:  Adjournment

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

Authorized Officer

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VERNON L. TRAVIS, PRESIDENT

ATTEST:

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JAMES WILLIAMS, SUPERINTENDENT

FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019

BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS

FUND                                           CURRENT            INCREASE               REVISED

NUMBER                                     BUDGET            (DECREASE)              BUDGET           

151 8-G Early Childhood                 $130,679                4,233                    $134,912

The FY 2019 grant award allocation for 8-G Early Childhood has been increased by $4,233.

152 Rapides Healthy Behavior          $30,550             (1,700)                    $ 28,850

The FY 2019 grant award allocation for Rapides Foundation Healthy Behaviors is being decreased by $1,700. The original budget was an estimate and is being adjusted.

253 Head Start                                 $2,103,841          146,474                   $2,250,315

The FY 2019 grant award allocation for the Head Start was received for $2,250,315. This was an increase of $146,474.

254 LA4 TANF                                $873,657            (17,473)                   $856,184

The FY 2019 grant award allocation for LA4 TANF was received for $856,184.  The original budget was an estimate and is being decreased by $17,473 for a reduction of students.

256 JAG                                           $50,000             (14,148)                    $35,852

The FY 2019 grant award allocation for JAG was received for $35,852.  This is a decrease from the original budget.

560 LA4 State                                $729,343            (14,587)                   $714,756

The FY 2019 grant award allocation for LA4 State was reduced by $14,587 due to a decrease in students.

582 Education Excellence             $100,000           176,065                    $276,065

The FY 2019 grant award allocation for Education Excellence was received for $276,065. The original budget was an estimate.

FUND                                    CURRENT                INCREASE            REVISED                  

NUMBER                               BUDGET                  (DECREASE)         BUDGET

665 Title II                                  $368,451                  47,647                  $416,098

The FY 2019 grant award allocation for Title II was received for $416,098.  The original budget was an estimate and is being increased by $47,647.

667 Title V Reap                         $119,233                  41,196                 $160,429

The FY 2019 grant award allocation for Title V Reap was received for $160,429. This was an increase of 41,196 from the original budget.

669 Title III                                 $13,259                     1,303                  $14,562

The FY 2019 grant award allocation for Title III received for $14,562. This was a supplement of $1,303.

670 Direct Student Services      $64,131                      7,292                 $71,423

The FY 2019 grant award allocation for Direct Student Services was received for $71,423. This was a supplement to the original allocation of $7,292.

672 SCRL Grant K-2                   $133,940                   10,879               $144,819

The FY 2019 grant award allocation for SCRL Grant K-2 was received for $144,819. This was a supplement of $10,879.