SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
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:
DOUG BRANDON
ROBERT PYNES, JR.
JACKIE SELF
JIM SEAMAN
STEVE WOODS
ANGIE DAVIS
DAVID DETZ
RANDY MARTIN
JOHN BLANKENBAKER
LISA THOMPSON
COL. RYAN K. ROSEBERRY
ABSENT: SHAD STEWART
There was also present 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
Item #1: August 6, 2019 Minutes
On motion of John Blankenbaker, seconded by David Detz, the Board voted to approve the minutes of the August 6, 2019 regular meeting and dispense with the reading of the minutes.
Item #2: Interstate 14 (Gulf Coast Strategic Highway)
Director of Finance, Tim Ward introduced Interstate 14 Committee Vice-Chairman, Malcolm Morris to the Board and asked Mr. Morris to discuss the Gulf Coast Strategic Highway plans concerning Vernon Parish. Mr. Morris explained the benefits of the highway and how Vernon Parish would be connected.
On motion of Vernon Travis, seconded by Randy Martin, the Board voted to add the resolution of support for congressional designation of the route for interstate 14, the gulf coast strategic highway to the September 10th meeting to recommend for approval.
Item #3: Partners in Education
Each year at this time the Partners in Education are introduced at our board meeting.
Partners in Education are sponsored by the Vernon Parish Chamber of Commerce.
Our local businesses team up with our schools and donate money and time to help support the needs of the schools. There are approximately 30 businesses and 18 schools working hand in hand in this program. Superintendent Williams welcomed all the business owners to the meeting and they were presented a plaque from the principal of the school they support.
Item #4: Vernon Parish School Board Policy Updates:
Director of Child Services, Hub Jordan presented the updates on the VPSB Policy Updates; new policies:
1. FILE: IDDFA– The Superintendent, prior to January 1, 2020, shall create a Special Education Advisory Council, which shall provide advice and recommendations regarding spedical education policies, procedures, and resources. The council shall also engage in outreach activities to the commumity at large to increase the level of knowledge, support, and collaboration with respect to special education.
2. FILE: JGCF - BehavioralHealth Services for Students
3. FILE: IDDFB – Service Animals
On motion of David Detz, seconded by Steve Woods, the Board voted to add to the September 10th meeting for approval.
The following policies were discussed:
FILE: JS – Student fees, fines, and charges
In regular session ACT No. 93 House Bill No. 53 were passed by State Representatives:
Youth suicide prevention programs
Also Senate Bill 224, which requires public school authorities to display the national motto, “In God We Trust” in each building under their jurisdiction by August 2019.
The law, now known as ACT 410, also requires Louisiana’s social studies curriculum to teach students about the motto by the 5th grade.
On motion of David Detz, seconded by Steve Woods, the Board voted to add to the September 10th meeting for approval.
Item #5: Report from Finance Committee
Director of Finance, Tim Ward presented the Board with a copy of the Consolidated and General Fund budgets for 2019-2020 school year. On motion of Jackie Self, seconded by Doug Brandon, the Board voted to add the resolution to adopt the 2019-2020 budget funds to the September 10th meeting for approval.
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GENERAL FUND |
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BEGINNING OPERATING BUDGET |
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2019/2020 FISCAL YEAR |
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SEPTEMBER, 2019 |
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OTHER FINANCING |
SEPTEMBER, 2019 |
JUNE 30,2019 |
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SOURCES |
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LOCAL |
$14,528,701 |
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$14,746,773 |
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-1.5% |
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STATE |
55,164,281 |
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53,703,472 |
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2.7% |
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FEDERAL |
5,857,069 |
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5,985,587 |
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-2.1% |
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OTHER SOURCES |
800,000 |
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858,541 |
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-6.8% |
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TOTAL - REVENUES |
$76,350,051 |
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$75,294,373 |
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1.4% |
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EXPENDITURES AND |
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OTHER FINANCING USES |
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REGULAR INSTRUCTION |
$33,013,973 |
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$31,890,052 |
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3.5% |
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SPECIAL EDUCATION |
9,049,007 |
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8,872,281 |
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2.0% |
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VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS |
1,795,703 |
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1,795,703 |
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0.0% |
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OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL |
1,011,101 |
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1,005,279 |
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0.6% |
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SPECIAL PROGRAMS |
337,787 |
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334,704 |
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0.9% |
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PUPIL SUPPORT |
3,771,143 |
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3,738,564 |
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0.9% |
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INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF |
2,922,558 |
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2,882,138 |
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1.4% |
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GENERAL ADMINISTRATION |
1,778,582 |
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1,769,815 |
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0.5% |
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SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION |
5,770,083 |
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5,734,215 |
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0.6% |
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BUSINESS SERVICES |
430,200 |
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579,088 |
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-25.7% |
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MAINTENANCE OF PLANT |
7,036,122 |
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7,215,332 |
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-2.5% |
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STUDENT TRANSPORTATION |
6,127,576 |
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5,918,391 |
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3.5% |
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CENTRAL SERVICES |
1,343,611 |
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1,338,767 |
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0.4% |
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FOOD SERVICES |
293,531 |
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315,795 |
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-7.1% |
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COMMUNITY SERVICES |
26,840 |
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26,840 |
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0.0% |
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OTHER USES OF FUNDS |
1,497,246 |
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1,554,536 |
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-3.7% |
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TOTAL - EXPENDITURES |
$76,205,062 |
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$74,971,499 |
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1.6% |
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EXCESS OF REVENUES OR |
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(EXPENDITURES) |
144,989 |
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322,875 |
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-55.1% |
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FUND BALANCE: |
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BEGINNING |
7,547,964 |
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7,225,089 |
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4.5% |
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ENDING |
7,692,953 |
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7,547,964 |
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1.9% |
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CONSOLIDATED |
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BEGINNING OPERATING BUDGET |
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2019/2020 FISCAL YEAR |
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SEPTEMBER, 2019 |
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OTHER FINANCING |
SEPTEMBER, 2019 |
JUNE 30,2019 |
TO ACTUAL |
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SOURCES |
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LOCAL |
$18,106,749 |
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$18,324,821 |
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-1.2% |
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STATE |
57,010,668 |
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55,534,848 |
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2.7% |
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FEDERAL |
18,586,578 |
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18,243,964 |
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1.9% |
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OTHER SOURCES |
26,528,193 |
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26,186,414 |
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1.3% |
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TOTAL - REVENUES |
$120,232,186 |
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$118,290,046 |
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1.6% |
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EXPENDITURES AND |
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OTHER FINANCING USES |
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REGULAR INSTRUCTION |
$35,695,428 |
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$34,406,470 |
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3.7% |
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SPECIAL EDUCATION |
9,977,614 |
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9,756,305 |
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2.3% |
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VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS |
1,899,152 |
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1,896,457 |
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0.1% |
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OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL |
1,200,316 |
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1,208,329 |
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-0.7% |
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SPECIAL PROGRAMS |
5,211,694 |
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5,306,525 |
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-1.8% |
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PUPIL SUPPORT |
4,406,580 |
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4,450,908 |
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-1.0% |
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INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF |
4,240,219 |
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4,199,447 |
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1.0% |
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GENERAL ADMINISTRATION |
2,065,630 |
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2,063,877 |
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0.1% |
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SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION |
5,989,846 |
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6,048,556 |
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1.0% |
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BUSINESS SERVICES |
723,297 |
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728,456 |
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-0.7% |
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MAINTENANCE OF PLANT |
8,518,263 |
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8,860,065 |
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-3.9% |
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STUDENT TRANSPORTATION |
6,235,584 |
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6,029,131 |
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3.4% |
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CENTRAL SERVICES |
1,423,139 |
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1,419,839 |
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0.2% |
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FOOD SERVICES |
5,794,983 |
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5,837,247 |
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-0.7% |
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COMMUNITY SERVICES |
26,840 |
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26,840 |
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0.0% |
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OTHER USES OF FUNDS |
26,410,618 |
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26,588,417 |
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-0.7% |
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TOTAL - EXPENDITURES |
$119,819,204 |
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$118,826,869 |
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0.8% |
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EXCESS OF REVENUES OR |
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(EXPENDITURES) |
412,983 |
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(536,824) |
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176.9% |
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FUND BALANCE: |
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BEGINNING |
$17,997,549 |
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18,534,373 |
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-2.9% |
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ENDING |
$18,410,532 |
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$17,997,549 |
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2.3% |
Item #6: Report from Salary/Personnel Committee
Angie Davis reported to the Board on the Salary/Personnel Committee’s discussion.
Assistant Superintendent, Mike Kay discussed the September personnel changes. He presented charts to explain continued decrease in enrollment since 10-1-15. Present enrollment is 8047.
He informed the Board that Lori Partridge was given a two year contract as Assistant Principal at Rosepine High School. On motion of John Blankenbaker, seconded by Jim Seaman, the Board voted to add to the September 10th meeting for approval.
Item #7: Superintendent’s Remarks
Superintendent James Williams welcomed all to the meeting and asked Col. Roseberry to update the Board on Fort Polk events. Col. Roseberry began by voicing some concerns on bus problems; transportation issues and air conditioning on buses.
Col. Roseberry reported to the Board on upcoming events and invited all to attend.
He informed the Board that American Education Week will be held November 14th from noon to 6:00 at the Fort Polk Education Center for Education Fair and Open House.
Superintendent Williams reminded the Board of the deadline to send in disclosure statements and explained guidelines concerning political campaigning in our schools.
He reminded the Board of College Fair to be held at Leesville High School in the cafeteria for juniors and seniors. All high schools in the parish will participate.
He thanked Ben Martindale for his attendance representing the Rapides Foundation. Mr. Martindale praised Vernon Parish Schools and staff and announced that we would be awarded $225,000 for the 2019-2020 school year.
Item # 8: 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 Barbara Ann Osborne who recently passed away; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Osborne was a Vernon Parish retired teacher of 30 years; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Osborne 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.
On motion of Jackie Self, 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 Judge Ted R. Broyles who recently passed away; and
WHEREAS, Judge Broyles was the Husband of retired teacher Jeri Broyles; and
WHEREAS, Judge Broyles had three sons who were Leesville High School graduates: Ted R. Broyles, David Broyles, and Asa Skinner who is also the Vernon Parish School Board Attorney; and
WHEREAS, Judge Broyles was the Father-in-Law of Karen Skinner VPSB retired teacher; and
WHEREAS, Judge Broyles 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 his family at this time of sadness.
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 Mose “Penny” Tyler who recently passed away; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Tyler was the Brother of Reverend Jerry Clark, Vernon Parish School Board Maintenance Department; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Tyler 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 #9: Adjournment
There was no other business and meeting was adjourned.
Authorized Officer
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VERNON L TRAVIS, JR., PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
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JAMES WILLIAMS, SUPERINTENDENT