MAY 11, 2021
THE VERNON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD CONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION AT 10:00 A.M., 201 BELVIEW ROAD, LEESVILLE, LOUISIANA. PRESIDENT –JACKIE SELF CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AND ON ROLL CALL THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS WERE PRESENT:
JOHN BLANKENBAKER - VICE-PRESIDENT
ROBERT PYNES
JIM SEAMAN
JACKIE SELF
STEVE WOODS
DOUG BRANDON
DAVID DETZ
RANDY MARTIN
JOHN BLANKENBAKER
COL. RYAN K ROSEBERRY
ABSENT:
ANGIE DAVIS
LISA THOMPSON
SHAD STEWART
There was also present Mr. James Williams, Secretary of the Board.
The meeting was opened in prayer by: VERNON L. TRAVIS, JR
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by: VERNON L. TRAVIS, JR.
Item #1: Approval of Minutes of May 6, 2021 Meeting
On motion of David Detz seconded by John Blankenbaker, the Board voted to approve the minutes of the May 6, 2021 regular meeting and dispense with the reading of the minutes.
Item #2: Approval of Employee Retirements
On motion of Randy Martin, seconded by Doug Brandon, the Board voted to approve the employee retirements.
Item #3: Budget Amendments Related to Personnel Changes
On motion of Doug Brandon, seconded by John Blankenbaker, the Board voted to approve the budget amendments related to personnel changes.
Item #4: Pay the Claims
On motion of Vernon L. Travis, Jr., seconded by Jim Seaman, the Board voted to authorize the president and secretary to pay the claims.
Item #5: Non- Promotional Principal Position
On motion of Vernon L. Travis, Jr. seconded by John Blankenbaker, the Board voted to advertise for a non- promotional principal position at Pitkin High School.
Item #6: Bids for Milk, Bread and Juice
Director of Finance, Tim Ward presented the bids received for milk, bread and juice.
On motion of Vernon L. Travis, Jr., seconded by David Detz, the Board voted to accept the bids from Flowers for bread and Borden’s for milk and juice. Bids attached to minutes.
Item #7: Janitorial and Cafeteria Supplies
Director of Finance, Tim Ward also presented the Board with the bids from six vendors for janitorial and cafeteria supplies. Bid attached to minutes.
Item #8: Budget Revisions for 2020-2021
On motion of Steve Woods, seconded by David Detz, the Board voted to accept the Budget Revisions for 2020-2021.
Item #9: Student Recognition
Students from Leesville High School, Evans High School and Pitkin High School were recognized for their 3.0 and above grade point average and presented with an award and a medallion for their high academic achievement.
Item #10: Report from Curriculum Committee
Vernon L. Travis, Jr., Salary/Personnel Chairperson reported to the Board on the meeting held at 9:30. The following items were discussed:
1) Strong Start Update - Topics discussed: project timeline, develop concrete strategic priorities and initiatives, 5 year plan and identify strategic priorities.
2) Other Business -Paper base testing is complete and shipped out. Computer testing will begin next week.
Item #11: ` Superintendent’s Remarks
Superintendent James Williams welcomed all to the meeting and asked Col. Ryan K. Roseberry for an update at Fort Polk.
Col. Roseberry had no events or updates to report to the Board at this time.
Mr. Williams asked Tim Ward and Scott Walker to introduce the Employee of the Month to the Board. Mr. Walker with Taylor and Sons Insurance informed the Board that Jan Turnage had been chosen as Employee of the Month. Ms. Turnage is a Nurse at Pitkin High School. Ms. Turnage has been employed by the Vernon Parish School Board since 8-14-01 and will be retiring on 6-4-21. Ms. Turnage has been an excellent employee, especially during the COVID process of training and paperwork along with normal duties at school.
Director of Title/Federal Programs and Food Service, Joey Whiddon informed the Board that all students regardless of their financial status, will be allowed to eat free for the 2021-2022 school.
Mr. Williams discussed updates from the Louisiana School Board Association Capitol Conference that he and Vernon L. Travis, Jr. (district 6 board member) attended. He also informed the Board that our local legislative representatives were present and informed on the bills to be presented.
They also discussed the new proposed tax collection which has not been decided yet.
In addition, Mr. Williams reminded the Board that Hicks High, Hornbeck High, and Anacoco High School are in baseball semi-finals.
Item #12: Memorial Resolutions
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 Edward Allen Garess who recently passed away; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Garess was the husband of Nita Garess former Pickering High School cook; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Garess 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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Item # 13: Adjournment:
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
Authorized Officer
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JACKIE SELF, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
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JAMES WILLIAMS, SUPERINTENDENT
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GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
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BUDGET TO ACTUAL |
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2020/2021 FISCAL YEAR |
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March, 2021 |
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REVISED |
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ACTUAL |
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REVENUE AND |
BUDGET |
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EXPENSES |
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OTHER FINANCING |
DEC, 2020 |
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THRU March 31, 2021 |
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SOURCES |
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LOCAL |
$15,926,870 |
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$11,627,912 |
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STATE |
53,855,667 |
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40,727,801 |
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FEDERAL |
5,584,710 |
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4,553,118 |
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OTHER SOURCES |
1,662,645 |
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1,261,908 |
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TOTAL - REVENUES |
$77,029,891 |
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$58,170,739 |
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EXPENDITURES AND |
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OTHER FINANCING USES |
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REGULAR INSTRUCTION |
$33,473,384 |
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$21,476,787 |
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SPECIAL EDUCATION |
8,849,086 |
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4,279,697 |
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VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS |
1,748,360 |
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978,806 |
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OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL |
939,532 |
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626,677 |
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SPECIAL PROGRAMS |
442,453 |
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117,728 |
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PUPIL SUPPORT |
3,668,837 |
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1,866,037 |
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INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF |
2,707,139 |
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1,267,172 |
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GENERAL ADMINISTRATION |
1,721,157 |
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1,444,420 |
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SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION |
5,669,782 |
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3,097,128 |
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BUSINESS SERVICES |
437,247 |
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297,699 |
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MAINTENANCE OF PLANT |
6,910,942 |
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4,803,912 |
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STUDENT TRANSPORTATION |
6,108,424 |
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3,116,111 |
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CENTRAL SERVICES |
1,324,046 |
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1,029,860 |
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FOOD SERVICES |
300,142 |
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(1,435) |
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COMMUNITY SERVICES |
28,348 |
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25,506 |
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OTHER USES OF FUNDS |
2,626,605 |
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468,241 |
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TOTAL - EXPENDITURES |
$76,955,484 |
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$44,894,346 |
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EXCESS OF REVENUES OR |
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(EXPENDITURES) |
$74,407 |
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$13,276,393 |
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FUND BALANCE: |
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BEGINNING |
7,363,633 |
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7,363,633 |
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ENDING |
$7,438,040 |
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$20,640,026 |
VERNON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
MAY 06, 2021
FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021
BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
FUND CURRENT INCREASE REVISED
NUMBER BUDGET (DECREASE) BUDGET
171 Early Childhood 8G $130,795 (34,460) $96,335
The FY 2021 grant award allocation for Early Childhood 8G was decreased in the amount of $34,460. This is a reduction based on allocation for the year.
175 Formula Transition Mentor $0 3,000 $3,000
The FY 2021 grant award allocation for Formula Transition was received in the amount of $3,000. This is was a new grant that was not budgeted.
275 Carl Perkins $108,148 5,848 $113,996
A supplement to the FY 2021 grant award allocation for Carl Perkins was received in the amount of $5,848.
279 Early Childhood $13,282 3,850 $17,132
A supplement to the FY 2021 grant award allocation for Early Childhood Tanf was received in the amount of $3,850.
290 Early Head Start $0 489,550 $489,550
The FY 2021 grant award allocation for Early Head Start was received in the amount of $489,550. This new grant was not budgeted.
579 Non Public Textbooks $2,228 312 $2,540
A supplement to the FY 2021 grant award allocation for Non Public Textbooks was received in the amount of $312.
687 Title IV REAP $154,807 23,707 $178,514
A supplement to the FY 2021 grant award allocation for Title IV REAP was received in the amount of $23,707.
FUND CURRENT INCREASE REVISED
NUMBER BUDGET (DECREASE) BUDGET
689 Title III $10,918 1,118 $12,036
A supplement to the FY 2021 grant award allocation for Title III was received in the amount of $1,118.
690 Direct Student Services $60,463 37,759 $98,222
A supplement to the FY 2021 grant award allocation for Direct Student Services was received in the amount of $37,759.
692 Title III Immigrant $827 826 $1,653
A supplement was received to the FY 2021 grant award allocation for Title III Immigrant in the amount of $826.