Many, La 71449
June 6, 2011
The Parish School Board of Sabine Parish, Louisiana, met in public session on June 6, 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 Snelling, Vice-President, Spencer Faust, William D. Garcie, Imon Jones, Donald H. Remedies, Dale Skinner and Denyse Williams.
All members were present. Also present was Don Burkett, DA.
The meeting was called to order by President Veuleman, the Invocation was offered, and the Pledge of Allegiance was rendered.
On motion by Denyse Williams and seconded by Imon Jones, it was carried to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
Approval and Adoption of Minutes for May 2, 2011, May 5, 2011, and May 16, 2011, as Signed
Approval of 2010-2011 NCLB/IDEA Combined Application Amendment #3
Approval of 2010-2011 REAP Budget Revision #2
Approval of Budget for Adult Education State Grant Program for FY 2011-2012 (WorkReady U Pilot)
Approval of Even Start Budget Revision #1 FY 2010-2011
Approval of Even Start Carry-over Budget FY 2010-2011
Approval of Head Start ARRA Budget Revision #1 FY 2010-2011
Approval of Head Start Budget Revision #1 F Y2010-2011
Approval of 8g Student Enhancement Grant Budget Revision #2 FY 2010-2011
Approval of 2010-2011 LA4 Early Childhood Grant Budget Revision #1
Review Revised Policy, FILE: IDFAA. Student Drug Testing (First Reading)
Personnel
A. Resignations
1. Meloney Mitchell, Grade 3, NHS, effective May 21, 2011
2. Joseph Glenn Parrie, Teacher/Coach, ZHS, effective May 21, 2011
3. Jacqueline Shuford, Gr. 6-8 Math, PHHS, effective May 21, 2011
4. Jean Rains, Educational Diagnostician, effective June 3, 2011
B. Resignation and Reassignment
1. Laura Ford, resignation as Principal at ZES, effective June 30, 2011, reassigned to NHS as a teacher, effective August 9, 2011
C. Employment
1. Taryn Brooks, Paraprofessional to work with visually impaired students at FHS, effective July 1, 2011
D. Request for Sabbatical
1. Brandy Beasley, Jr. High Special Education, NHS, requests a Professional Development Sabbatical, (2 semesters) August 9, 2011 - May 18, 2012
E. Transfers
1. Elizabeth Lester, from Many Preschool Center to Many Elementary School, effective August 9, 2011
2. Emily Crow, from Special Ed. at ZES to Special Ed. at NHS, effective August 9, 2011
3. Sherry Fulton, from Literacy Coach at ZES to Business Teacher at MHS, effective August 9, 2011
4. Ryan Vines, from PE/Boys Coach at NHS to PE/Soc. Studies/Boys Basketball Coach at MHS, effective August 9, 2011
5. Jeremy Leach, from Administrative Assistant at PHHS to Administrative Assistant at EHS, effective July 26, 2011
Approval of Request for Out-of-State Travel
NHS Cheer Squad and Sponsor to travel to Stephen F. Austin State
University to attend a Varsity Cheerleading Camp on July 25-27, 2011. No monetary assistance was requested.
For Fiscal Agent - 2 bids were received. Sabine State Bank .86% interest on the first $15,000,000 and .60% on any amount above that plus no fees for banking services.
The other bid was from City Bank & Trust in the amount of .18% interest and no fees for banking services.
On motion by Imon Jones and seconded by William D. Garcie, it was carried to award the bid for Fiscal Agent to Sabine State Bank:
Three bids were received for Propane for Ebarb and Negreet Schools for SY 2011-2012:
Amerigas - $2.06 per gallon, Ferrellgas -- $2.07 per gallon, and Jim’s South - $1.85 per gallon.
On motion by William D. Garcie and seconded by Spencer Faust, it was carried to accept the low bid of Jim’s South in the amount of $1.85 per gallon.
On motion by Imon Jones and seconded by Roderick Davis, it was carried to enter into Executive Session to discuss an Audit Report by Fortenberry & Ballard. PC.
On motion by William D. Garcie and seconded by Spencer Faust, it was carried to reconvene. No action was taken.
On motion by Donald H, Remedies and seconded by Dale Skinner, it was carried to approve Change Order #3 (Three) for the new addition at Zwolle Elementary School.
(By this Change Order #3 the Sabine Parish School Board hereby agrees to the amount of $4,593.00 to be added to the present contract amount of $640,736.00 for a new contract amount of $645,329.00.)
On motion by William D. Garcie and seconded by Dale Skinner, it was carried to advise the administration to advertise for bids for activity buses for Ebarb and Pleasant Hill Schools. Victor Sepulvado (who signed a visitor card to speak), spoke in opposition to the purchase of an activity bus at EHS. He felt the money would be better used to add a new classroom wing at the Ebarb School.
On motion by William D. Garcie and seconded Imon Jones, it was carried to grant out-of-state travel and monetary assistance to Sam Laroux at Ebarb High School to travel to National Competition for muzzle loading, in San Antonio, TX, on June 17-24.
On motion by Dale Skinner and seconded by Terrell Snelling, it was carried to table the adoption of the Revised Salary Schedule for Insurance Clerk/Bookkeeper and Clerk/Secretary, until more information can be received regarding the cost of implementing this schedule.
After discussion on whether to deposit funds from leases and royalties into individual School B&E Funds or in the General Fund, it was decided to formulate a policy to address this matter.
There was a discussion on the remarks the Superintendent made to Tedd Dumas on the radio regarding Sabine Parish Test Scores. No action was taken.
There was a discussion on comparison of Test Scores (gains or losses) for the last three (3) years for all Sabine Parish Schools. No action was taken.
Mr. Victor Sepulvado addresses the Board concerning some remediation requirements that are not being met. Discussion only, no action was taken.
There also was a discussion about hiring an individual to do research for the School Board Members. No action was taken.
There was also a discussion on Student-Based Budgeting. Informational only, no action was taken.
A discussion on the rights of School Board Members to examine any and all records of the School System, excluding Employee Records relative to Evaluations, Observations, Formal Complaints, and Grievances, as to what is public information and what is private information. No action was taken.
On motion by Dale Skinner and seconded by Imon Jones, it was carried to enter into executive session in accordance with LRS 42:6.1 (A)(1) to receive additional information concerning a Negreet substitute bus driver and take additional steps as determined by the information received.
On motion by Dale Skinner and seconded by Denyse Williams, it was carried to reconvene. No action was taken.
On motion by Imon Jones and seconded by Spencer Faust, it was carried to accept the Superintendent’s recommendations for renewal of two-year Administrative/Promotional Contracts for the following personnel:
Chad Crow, Principal, Zwolle High School, July 26, 2011 - June 13, 2013
Norman Booker, Principal, Many High School, July 26,2011 - June 13, 2013
Sharon DeWitt, Director of Administrative Services, July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2013
Cara Leggett, Supervisor of Family Literacy/Adult Education, July 1,2011 - June 30, 2013
Melyssa Snelling, Director of Universal Pre-K Programs, July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2013
Melissa Lee, Supervisor of Secondary Education/Technology Supervisor, July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2013
Bridget Corley, Elementary Supervisor, July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2013
James Wagley, Supervisor of Student Assessment and Support Services, July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2013
Ron Williams, Coordinator of Technology, July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2013
Jared Vincent, District Technology Specialist, July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2013
Meredith Mitchell, Coordinator of Mental Health/Health and Nutrition (Universal Pre-K) 11 months, July 12, 2011 - June 16, 2013
Jean Falcon, ERSEA/License and Safe Environment Facilitator (Universal Pre-K) 12 months, July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2013
LaSha Garner, Parent Involvement/Transportation (Universal Pre-K) 11 months, July 12, 2011- June 16, 2013
Sonya Williams, Parent Advocate, (Universal Pre-K) 11 months, July 12, 2011 - June 16, 2013
Ashley Boudreaux, Education/Disability Facilitator (Universal Pre-K) 12 months, July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2013
Voting For: Denyse Williams, Imon Jones Spencer Faust
Voting Against: Dale Skinner and William D. Garcie
Abstaining: Roderick Davis, Terrell Snelling and Donald H. Remedies
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Attest:
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Dorman Jackson, Secretary J. A. Veuleman, President