Many, LA
December 6, 2010
The Parish School Board of Sabine Parish, Louisiana, met in public session on December 7, 2010, at 6:30 P. M. at the regular meeting place of said Board, with the following members present: Denyse Williams, Vice-President, Roderick Davis, James W. House, Jack Sanders, Donnie F. Sistrunk, Sr., Harold Stewart, J. A. ”Buddy” Veuleman, and J. Randall Veuleman.
Absent: Imon Jones, President
The meeting was called to order by Denyse Williams, Vice-President, in the absence of the President, the invocation was offered and the Pledge of Allegiance was rendered.
Plaques were presented to the non-returning Board members by Denyse Williams as follows:
James W. House, District 8, Jack Sanders, District 9, Donnie F. Sistrunk, Sr., District 7, Harold Stewart, District 6, and J. Randall Veuleman, District 3.
Ms. Samantha Koss requested to address the Board and she was informed she could have the matter discussed in open or closed session. She chose closed session.
On motion by Roderick Davis and seconded by Jack Sanders, it was carried to move the above item (IV.) to Item VIII.
Concerned members of Ebarb Faculty and Community requested to address the Board. Since there was no spokesperson for this group in accordance with School Board Policy, this item was passed over.
On motion by Harold Stewart and seconded by Jack Sanders, it was carried to move Item VI, C.3, off the consent agenda and place it on the regular agenda as Item VI. A.
On motion by Roderick Davis and seconded by J. Randall Veuleman, it was carried to approve the Consent Agenda as amended:
Approval and Adoption of November 15, 2010, Minutes as Signed
Approval of Enhancing Education Through Technology ARRA Fund Decrease
Budget Revision #1 and Carry-over for 2009-2010 in the amount of $6,876.04 (FY 09-10)
Approval of Enhancing Education Through Technology Fund Decrease Budget Revision #1 and Carry-over for the 2009-2010 in the Amount of $1,443.90 (FY 09-10)
Approval of Amendment #2 for Cohart 6 for 21st Century Community Learning Centers for Year 2
Approval of Budget for Cohart 6 for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers - May 2009-April 2010
Personnel
A. Employment
1. Robin Anthony Jones, Paraprofessional, MES, effective November 29, 2010
B. Resignation
1. Rhonda C. Cates, Grade 4, ZES, effective November 15, 2010
C. Transfers
1. Sharon Slaughter from Cafeteria Manager at MHS to Manager at FHS, effective December 1, 2010
2. Glenda Cole from Temporary Manager at FHS to Roving Manager, Central Office, effective December 1, 2010
D. Reassignment of Duties
1. Susan Hardee, from Cafeteria Clerk/Technician to Acting Manager, MHS, effective December 1, 2010
E. Consider Approval of ”Agreement of a Medical Sabbatical” Wayne Chance, Principal, Sabine Career Academy, effective January 10, 2011, and ending after the last day of the 1st semester during school year 2011-2012
The item removed from the Consent Agenda: Consider approval of transfer of Cynthia Lewing from Principal at Ebarb High School to Principal at Sabine Career Academy, effective Tuesday, December 7, 2010, and placed on the Regular Agenda VI. A. was now taken up as follows:
Spokespersons for the concerned members of Ebarb Faculty and Community were:
Vickie Weeks, Allen Ebarb, and Victor Sepulvado. Each expressed their concern and spoke in favor of Ms. Cynthia Lewing remaining at Ebarb High School as principal.
A motion was made by Harold Stewart and seconded by Jack Sanders, to rescind the transfer of Cynthia Lewing from Ebarb High School to the Sabine Career Academy.
Mr. Stewart spoke in favor of keeping Ms. Lewing at Ebarb School. Ms. Lewing was asked if it would be okay to enter into executive session to discuss this matter, and she consented.
On motion by Harold Stewart and seconded by J. A. ”Buddy” Veuleman, it was carried to enter into executive session.
On motion by Harold Stewart and seconded by J. A. ”Buddy” Veuleman, it was carried to enter into regular session.
The motion to rescind the transfer of Ms. Cynthia Lewing from principal of Ebarb High School to principal of the Sabine Career Academy, was still on the floor and then voted on with all members present voting for rescinding the transfer except J.A. ”Buddy” Veuleman voting against.
On motion by J. A. ”Buddy” Veuleman and seconded by Roderick Davis, it was carried to move Item XIII.A. on the agenda to VI. B. (Samantha Koss to address the Board.)
On motion by J. A. ”Buddy” Veuleman and seconded by James A. House, it was carried to enter into executive session.
On motion by J. A. ”Buddy” Veuleman and seconded by James A. House, it was carried to reconvene. No action was taken.
On motion by James W. House and seconded by Donnie F. Sistrunk, Sr., it was carried to accept the low bid of Phillip Mayo Construction in the amount of $637,400.00 for the construction of a New Wing at Zwolle Elementary School and to accept Alternate #1 in the amount of $30,000.00 for the High School Walkway Cover and the High Bay Canopy at Zwolle High School.
Voting for: James W. House, Donnie F. Sistrunk, Sr., J. Randall Veuleman, Denyse Williams, and Jack Sanders.
Voting Against: Harold Stewart, J. A. ”Buddy” Veuleman and Roderick Davis
An Argent Property Services representative was in attendance and gave a presentation. No action was taken.
The following resolution was offered for adoption by James W. House and seconded by Roderick Davis:
RESOLUTION
An resolution providing for the issuance and sale of Five Hundred Seventy-One Thousand Dollars ($571,000) of Sales Tax School Refunding Bonds, Series 2011, of Sales Tax District No. 2 of the Parish School Board of the Parish of Sabine, State of Louisiana; prescribing the form and fixing the details thereof and providing for the payment of said Bonds and the application of the proceeds thereof to the refunding of certain bonds of said District; providing for the acceptance of an offer to purchase the Bonds; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
All members present voted for. Imon Jones, absent.
(SEE ATTACHMENT)
On motion by James W. House and seconded by Roderick Davis, it was carried to accept the low bid of Hancock Bank. J. Randall Veuleman abstained.
The following resolution was offered by Roderick Davis and seconded by J. Randall Veuleman:
RESOLUTION
A resolution authorizing the advertising for sealed bids for the purchase of Two Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,300,000) of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2011, of South Sabine Consolidated School District No. 20 of Sabine Parish, Louisiana, and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
All members present voting for. Imon Jones, absent.
(SEE ATTACHMENT)
On motion by J. A. ”Buddy” Veuleman and seconded by Jack Sanders, it was carried to cancel the Board Meeting scheduled for January 3, 2011, as Mr. Robert Hammonds, Attorney, will be conducting training for the Board Members in accordance with Act 705 on that day. The only scheduled Board Meeting for January will be on the 10th at 6:30 p.m.
On motion by Jack Sanders and seconded by Roderick Davis, it was carried to table the discussion on Advertising/Hiring Practices of Contracted Personnel Positions until the January 11, 2011 meeting.
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Imon Jones, President
Attest:
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Dorman Jackson, Secretary