JANUARY 9, 2020

                                                                       

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

 

ROBERT PYNES, JR.

JACKIE SELF

JIM SEAMAN

STEVE WOODS

ANGIE DAVIS

DAVID DETZ

RANDY MARTIN

JOHN BLANKENBAKER

LISA THOMPSON

VERNON L. TRAVIS, JR.

 

ABSENT:         

DOUG BRANDON

COL. RYAN K. ROSEBERRY

                       

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

The meeting was opened in prayer by:   ANGIE DAVIS

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by:                ANGIE DAVIS

 

Item #1: December 10, 2019 Minutes

On motion of Vernon L. Travis, seconded by Angie Davis, the Board voted to approve the minutes of the December 10, 2019 regular meeting and dispense with the reading of the minutes.

 

Item #2:  Leesville Daily Leader/ Official Journal

On motion of John Blankenbaker, seconded by David Detz, the Board voted to name the Leesville Daily Leader as the official journal of the Vernon Parish School Board.

 

Item #3:  Federal Funding Authorization

On motion of Jackie Self, seconded by Randy Martin, the Board voted to authorize the Superintendent to request and sign all federal funding P.L. 81-874 for the Vernon Parish School Board.

 

Item #4:  Recognition of “Teachers of the Year”

Curriculum Supervisor, Carolyn Bosley explained to the Board the 2020 “Teacher of the Year” selection process and announced the names of each winner:

Elementary Teacher of the Year – Jessica Deon Rosepine Elementary

Middle School Teacher of the Year – Sabri Gomez – Rosepine Jr. High

High School Teacher of the Year – Rhonda Hampton – Simpson High School

 

Item #5:  Head Start Report

Director of Head Start, Curtis Clay reported to the Board on attendance, referrals, lunches and breakfasts served and regular Head Start information.  There was no policy counsel meeting this month.  He also informed the Board that the Beau Care issue had not been decided yet.

 

Item #6:  Policy Updates:

Finance Director, Tim Ward discussed the updates for the Vernon Parish School Board policies to the Board.

1)   FILE: DFD - Tax and Bond Elections and Sales

2)   FILE: GAEAA – Sexual Harassment

3)   FILE:  GBN – Dismissal of Employees

4)   FILE:   GBRL – Holidays

5)   FILE:   EFC – Business Continuity and Technology Disaster Recovery

New policies attached

On motion of Vernon L. Travis, Jr., seconded by David Detz, the Board voted to add to January 14th agenda for approval.

 

Item #7:  Report from Salary/Personnel

Chairperson for the salary/personnel committee Angie Davis reported to the Board on the discussion of the North Polk Elementary building lease.  No action taken at this time.

Mike Kay also discussed the personnel changes for approval. On motion of Jackie Self, seconded by Randy Martin the Board voted to add to January 14th meeting for approval.

 

Item #8:  Superintendent’s Remarks

Superintendent Williams thanked the Board Members for their concern and help to all our school employees and how each one always takes time to listen to employees who call them with needs.

Mr. Williams reminded the Board of the LSBA Conference in Baton Rouge to be held in February.  The next board meeting will be on January 14th, Tuesday at 10:00 am.  Mr. Williams introduced the new incoming Board President, Shad Stewart and Vice President, Jackie Self. 

 

Item # 9: Memorial Resolutions

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 Jack Dowden who recently passed away; and

            WHEREAS, Mr. Dowden was the Father-in-law of Dona Dowden former Vernon Parish School Board Superintendent and Board secretary; and

            WHEREAS,  Mr. Dowden was the Grandfather of Sarah Lewing, Vernon Parish School Board Social Worker and Darla Parker, former Central Office secretary; and

            WHEREAS, Mr. Dowden 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.

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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 Mickie D. Perkins who recently passed away; and

            WHEREAS, Ms. Perkins is the Mother of Cindy Teasley, retired teacher, assistant principal, and principal for the Vernon Parish School Board; and

            WHEREAS, Ms. Perkins 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 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  Hannah Vee Wellman Leonard who recently passed away; and

            WHEREAS, Ms. Leonard was the sister of retired teacher Shandra Hood, retired bus driver Glenda Lewis, retired teacher Dr. Wendell Wellman;  sister-in-law of retired teacher Glen Hood, retired teacher Dr. Nelda Wellman, and  retired bus driver Sharon Wellman; and

            WHEREAS, Ms. Leonard 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 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 with to express their sympathy to the family of Betty Jean Hickman who recently passed away; and

            WHEREAS, Ms. Hickman was the Mother of Bertha Hickman a cook at West Leesville Elementary and Acey D. Hickman long term custodian, sister of Linda Lucius a cook at West Leesville Elementary, Gloria Robinson long term custodian, and Eddie Hickman, Jr. custodian at Leesville High School; and

            WHEREAS, Ms. Hickman 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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ITEM #10: Adjournment

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.

 

Authorized Officer

 

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SHAD STEWART, PRESIDENT

 

ATTEST:

 

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JAMES WILLIAMS, SUPERINTENDENT