Many, LA 71449
March 14, 2011
The Parish School Board of Sabine Parish, Louisiana, met in public session on March 14, 2011, at 6:30 P. M. at the regular meeting place of said Board with the following members present:
J. A. ”Buddy” Veuleman, President, Terrell D. Snelling, Vice-President, Roderick Davis, Spencer Faust, William D. Garcie, Imon Jones, Donald H. Remedies, Dale Skinner, and Denyse Williams.
Absent: None
The meeting was called to order by President Veuleman, the Invocation was offered, and the Pledge of Allegiance was rendered.
On motion by Dale Skinner and seconded by Terrell Snelling, it was carried to remove the minutes from the Consent Agenda and vote on it separately, and list as Item III. A.
A motion was made by Donald H. Remedies and seconded by Dale Skinner to table Item VI. B., 5. under Personnel (Employment of Carla Parrie as Director of Special Education, effective July 1, 2011, with a 2 year contract). Nays: Denyse Williams, Roderick Davis, Imon Jones, and Spencer Faust. The motion failed as Mr. Jones informed the Board that it was considered an amendment to the agenda which requires a 100% favorable vote). It was then decided to pull that item from the Consent Agenda and discuss it as Item II. B.
On motion by Roderick Davis and seconded by Dale Skinner, it was carried to move Item E. (Salary adjustment for Business Dept. Staff) from the Consent Agenda to the Regular Agenda as Item III. C.
On motion by Roderick Davis and seconded by Denyse Williams, it was carried to approve the Minutes of February 7, 2011, as signed.
On motion by Roderick Davis and seconded by Imon Jones, it was carried to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Denyse Williams voted against.
Approval of Out-of-State Travel:
Many High School Band will travel to Dallas, TX, on April 1-3, 2011, to compete in a Concert Band Contest at Sandy Lake Music Festival. Twenty five students and eight chaperones will be attending. Funded by MHS Band.
Jacqueline Shuford, Middle School Math Teacher at PHHS, to travel to Washington, D. C. to meet with Senators and Representatives to discuss funding for education, especially the earmark funds that could be cut from the budget. Time of travel will be March 30-April 1, 2011. Sub will be paid by Title II funds for Staff Development and expenses will be paid by Northwestern State University Writing Project.
Approval of Amendment #2 of the 2009-2010 NCLB/IDEA ARRA Combined-00 that Includes IDEA-B AARA and the IDEA Preschool ARRA
This Amendment is driven by the need to allocate funds currently budgeted in order to expend all funds by the end of the application period.
Approval of Amendment #2 of the NCLB/IDEA Combined Allocation that Includes Title III, IDEA-B and IDEA Preschool
This Amendment is driven by the Allocation of supplemental funds that must be budgeted.
Approval of Extended School Year Program Budget Revision #1 for 27-11-X7-43
Revision is driven by the allocation of supplemental funds.
Personnel
Resignations
1. Elizabeth Lofton, Grades 5 & 6, Zwolle Elementary School, effective February 17, 2011
2. Thomas J. McCall, Social Studies/P.E./Coach, CHS, effective February 22, 2011
3. Lucy Maxie, Resignation/Retirement, Florien Cafeteria, effective January 11, 2011
4. Lena Cole, Resignation/Retirement, Special Education Secretary, effective June 30, 2011
Employment
Kaitlyn Lambert, Grade 1, ZES, effective February 22, 2011
Sanquanetta Slate, Florien Cafeteria, effective February 7, 2011
Johnny Perkins, Computer Technician, effective March 15, 2011
Susie Sepulvado, Interventionist, ZES, effective March 2, 2011
Darrin Dyess, Ebarb High School Principal, effective March 15, 2011, 2 year contract
Approval of Contract for Mark Goodman, DBA Rocking G Woodworks, Woodworking Instructor, for PALS
The Board agrees to pay the contractor a fee of $20.00 per hour and cost of materials. 12 hours a week during school year and 24 hours a week during the summer program, but not to exceed $5,500.00 per year. Effective February 24, 2011 and shall terminate February 24, 2012.
Transfers
Stacey Dillard, LMSW, from Site-based Manager at Neighborhood Place to Pupil Appraisal Social Worker, effective February 2, 2011
Tanya Anders, from Social Worker at Sabine Career Academy to the Neighborhood Suite-based Manager effective Feb. 2, 2011
A motion was made by Dale Skinner to enter into Executive Session. The motion died for the lack of a second.
On motion by Imon Jones and seconded by Denyse Williams, it was carried to approve the recommendation of the Superintendent to employ Carla Parrie as Director of Special Education, effective July 1, 2011. Voting against, Dale Skinner.
On motion by Dale Skinner and seconded by Donald Garcie, it was carried to approve the salary adjustment for the Business Department Staff Members:
1. Jill Rutherford from $22,093 to $25,000, effective March 15, 2011
2. Linda D. Landreneau from $18,477 to $25,000, effective March 15, 2011
It was generally understood that a committee would develop a salary schedule. Voting against: Denyse Williams, Imon Jones, and Spencer Faust.
Chuck Griffin, Chris Pearce, and Julia Campbell, were present representing the LSU Ag Center and to give a 4-H Report and discuss funding for the Sabine Extension Service.
On motion by Roderick Davis and seconded by Dale Skinner, it was carried to enter into agreement with LSU Ag Center to increase the funding level to $13,907.00.
On motion by Dale Skinner and seconded by Terrell Snelling, it was carried to enter into a contract with Argent Property Services for Oil, Gas, and Mineral Leases, etc. Abstaining: Denyse Williams.
The following committees for the Year 2011 were appointed by the President of the Board:
A. Finance – Terrell Snelling, Chairman, Donald Remedies, and Dale Skinner
B. Transportation – William D. Garcie, Chairman, Spencer Faust, and Imon Jones
C. School Food Service - Denyse Williams, Chairperson, Imon Jones, and Spencer Faust
D. Legislative Liaison Committee - Denyse Williams, Chairperson, Imon Jones, Roderick Davis
E. Head Start Representative – Roderick Davis, Chairman, Dale Skinner, William D. Garcie
F. Personnel – Dale Skinner, Chairman, Terrell Snelling, Roderick Davis
G. Tax Commission – Donald Remedies and J. A. ”Buddy” Veuleman
On motion by Roderick Davis and seconded by Spencer Faust, it was carried to authorize the administration to accept proposals for reapportionment.
On motion by Donald Remedies and seconded by Terrell Snelling, it was carried to approve Change Order #2 (TWO), for the new addition at Zwolle Elementary School. By this Change Order #2, the Sabine Parish School Board hereby agrees to the amount of $2,898.00 to be added to the present contract amount of $637,838,000 for a new contract amount of $640,736.00.
On motion by Roderick Davis and seconded by Imon Jones, it was carried to reject all bids for renovation/roof repair for Wing B at the Many Pre-school Center Campus.
On motion by Roderick Davis and seconded by Imon Jones, it was carried to advertise for portable building bid proposals for the Head Start Parent Center.
There was no action on Item XI, requiring the Superintendent to receive approval from the Board before any staff member makes an out-of-state trip. Discussion only.
On motion by Dale Skinner and seconded by William D. Garcie, it was carried to require the Superintendent to keep all Applications for Employment on file for a period of five (5) years.
On motion by Donald Remedies and seconded by William D. Garcie, it was carried to accept the recommendation from Yeager, Watson and Associates to accept sand rather than pea gravel under the first foundation pour at the new Zwolle Elementary School addition, Job #2010-17.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
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J. A. ”Buddy” Veuleman
President
Attest:
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Dorman Jackson, Secretary