SEPTEMBER 10, 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:
VERNON L. TRAVIS, JR. - PRESIDENT
SHAD STEWART – VICE PRESIDENT
DOUG BRANDON
ROBERT PYNES, JR.
JIM SEAMAN
JACKIE SELF
DAVID DETZ
JOHN BLANKENBAKER
RANDY MARTIN
ANGIE DAVIS
LISA THOMPSON
ABSENT:
STEVE WOODS
COL. RYAN K. ROSEBERRY
There was also present Mr. James Williams, Secretary of the Board.
The meeting was opened in prayer by:
ANGIE DAVIS’ DAUGHTER – BAILEY DAVIS
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by:
ANGIE DAVIS’ DAUGHTER – AVA DAVIS
Item #1: Approval of Minutes
On motion of Angie Davis, seconded by David Detz, the Board voted to approve the minutes of the September 5, 2019 regular meeting and dispense with the reading of the minutes.
Item #2: Consolidated and General Fund Budgets for 2019-2020
On motion of Doug Brandon, seconded by Shad Stewart, the Board voted to adopt a resolution to approve the Consolidated and General Fund Budgets for 2019-2020.
Item #3: Advertise for Propane
On motion of David Detz, seconded by Lisa Thompson, the Board voted to advertise for propane for Evans, Hicks, and Simpson schools.
Item #4: Employee Retirements
On motion of John Blankenbaker, seconded by Jim Seaman, the Board voted to accept employee retirements.
Item #5: Leave Without Pay
On motion of Shad Stewart, seconded by Angie Davis, the Board voted to approve leave without pay.
Item #6: Budget Amendments Related to Personnel Changes
On motion of Jim Seaman, seconded by David Detz, the Board voted to approve budget amendments related to personnel changes.
Item #7: Authorization to Pay the Claims
On motion of Doug Brandon, seconded by Randy Martin, the Board voted to authorize the president and secretary to pay the claims.
Item #8: New Policies and Updates
On motion of Jackie Self, seconded by David Detz, the Board voted to approve new policies and policy updates.
Item #9: Resolution/Interstate 14
On motion of Jackie Self, seconded by Randy Martin, the Board voted to approve a resolution in support of Interstate 14.
Item #10: Rosepine High School Assistant Principal
On motion of John Blankenbaker, seconded by David Detz, the Board voted to approve a promotional contract for Rosepine Assistant Principal position.
Item #11: Employee of the Month
Tim Ward, Finance Director and Jeff Taylor, Taylor and Sons Insurance introduced Tammie Allardyce to the Board as Employee of the Month.
Item #12: LA School Safety Initiative
Assistant Superintendent/Personnel Director, Mike Kay presented the Board with a print-out concerning Vernon Parish School Board emergency communications explaining in detail future plans and uses of devices to accommodate safety measures for our schools and offices to be used to protect students and employees. Supervisor of Technology, Bill Lohman and Kenneth Moore, Homeland Security also discussed helpful solutions for our safety needs in our schools. There was no recommendation at this time, only discussion.
Item #13: Superintendent’s Remarks
Superintendent, James Williams welcomed all to the meeting. He informed the Board that the next meeting date will be October 10th. There will be a Head Start training for Board Members at 9:00 on 10-10-19.
He reminded the Board about the important information in their folders concerning security and emergency communication.
Mr. Williams asked the Board to review the committee list in their folder and if they would like to be added to other committees and to do so after the meeting. He informed the Board that a tentative schedule for the 2020 board meetings will be ready next month. Mr. Williams gave the Board a parish wide basketball schedule, a guidance memorandum for upcoming Fall elections, and a projected savings estimate requested at the last meeting.
Item #14: Memorial Resolutions
There were no memorial resolutions.
Item #15: Adjournment
There being no other business the meeting was adjourned
Authorized Officer
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VERNON L. TRAVIS, JR., PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
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JAMES WILLIAMS, SUPERINTENDENT