Many, LA 71449
November 7, 2011
The Sabine Parish School Board of Sabine Parish, Louisiana, met in public session on November 7, 2011, at 6:30 P. M. in the School Board Meeting Room, 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
Also in attendance was Don Burkett, District Attorney.
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 William D. Garcie, it was carried to amend Agenda Item XIV. to, “Enter Into Executive Session to Discuss Investigative Proceedings Regarding Allegation of Misconduct.”
On motion by Roderick Davis and seconded by Imon Jones, it was carried to amend the Consent Agenda to add 2 items: Consider Approval for Out-of-State Travel for Many High FCCLA to Tour Marshall Pottery Plant, in Marshall, TX on December 2, 2011, and Consider Approval for Out-of-State Travel for Florien High FBLA Students to attend FBLA National Fall Leadership Conference in Little Rock, AR, on November 17 – 21, 2011. No monetary assistance was requested from the Board.
On motion by Roderick Davis and seconded by Denyse Williams, it was carried to approve the Consent Agenda, as amended:
Approval of Minutes of October 17, 2011, Minutes as Signed
Approval for Out-of-State Travel for Converse Preschool Field Trip on November 14, 2011, to the Ellen Trout Zoo in Lufkin, TX, no monetary funds requested.
Approval for Out-of-State Travel for Many High FCCLA to Tour Marshall Pottery Plant, in Marshall, TX on December 2, 2011, no monetary assistance requested.
Approval for Out-of-State Travel for Florien High FBLA Students to attend FBLA National Fall Leadership Conference in Little Rock, AR, on November 17 – 21, 2011. No monetary assistance was requested from the Board.
Approval of 8(g) Early Childhood Budget Revision #1 - FY 2011-2012 $89,725
Approval of Additional Education Excellence Funds (EEF) FY 2011-2012
($47,485.91 additional treasury funds)
Approval of LA GEAR UP Collaborative Agreement and Contract ($207,243.00)
Personnel
Resignation
James Wagley, LCSW –BACS, Student Supports Supervisor, effective November 4, 2011
Two bids were received for desktop and laptop computers:
CDI Computers - $324.96 each for desktop refurbished computers and $355.09 each for refurbished laptop computers
System Liquidation - $254.00 each for desktop refurbished computers and $249.00 each for refurbished laptop computers
Upon inspection of the sample units supplied by System Liquidation, it was found that the units did not have new batteries as specified, therefor their bid was rejected.
On a motion by Imon Jones and seconded by Spencer Faust, it was carried to award the bid to CDI Computers for refurnished desktop and laptop computers.
A presentation of Mineral Inventory was given by Argent Property Service for information only.
At the regular monthly meeting of the Sabine Parish School Board ("the Board"), held on the7th day of November, 2011, in Many, Sabine Parish, Louisiana, with a quorum present, following resolution was introduce by Roderick Davis, seconded by Denyse Williams, and unanimously passed, to-wit:
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS by an Exchange Deed dated June 7, 1956, recorded under Instrument Number 160860, Records of the Clerk of Court, Sabine Parish, Louisiana, in exchange for property received by the Board therein, the Board did convey unto The Twelfth District Baptist Association Number Three Of The Missionary Baptist Churches Of Sabine Parish, Louisiana, a 1.0 acre of land located in the West Half (W ½) of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section 23, Township 7 North, Range 11 West, Sabine Parish, Louisiana.
WHEREAS in said Exchange Deed the Board reserved the right to use said school building and lunch room as long as it had need therefor, or such time as the new school building about to be constructed is ready for occupancy.
WHEREAS a title examiner has questioned the aforesaid reservation by the Board as being a cloud on the title to this property and has recommended that the Board release the aforesaid reservation.
WHEREAS in the Board declared that the need for the aforesaid reservation has long since passed and said reservation should be released.
WHEREAS, it is necessary that the President of the Board should be authorized to execute the release of the aforesaid reservation;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the reservation by the Board contained in that Exchange Deed dated June 7, 1956, recorded under Instrument Number 160860, Records of the Clerk of Court, Sabine Parish, Louisiana, to use said school building and lunch room as long as it had need therefor, or such time as the new school building about to be constructed is ready for occupancy, be released.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that J. A. 'Buddy" Veuleman, President of the Board, be, and he is hereby, authorized, directed and empowered to sign the release of the reservation on behalf of the Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of Court of Sabine Parish, Louisiana, make a marginal notation of the release of reservation in the records of her office on that Exchange Deed dated June 7, 1956, recorded under Instrument Number 160860, to serve as occasion may require.
WITNESS MY SIGNATURE this 7th day of November, 2011.
/s/ J. A. Buddy Veuleman
On motion by Terrell Snelling and seconded by Dale Skinner, it was carried to advertise for all mineral interests owned by the Sabine Parish School Board and located in Township 9 North, Range 13 West, Sabine Parish, LA, that are currently not under lease, with a minimum of $6,000 per acre.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the SABINE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD in due, regular and legal session convened, that the SABINE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD, be and it is hereby authorized to accept nominations and advertise for oil, gas, and mineral leases, accept bids and award and execute oil, gas, and mineral leases on the aforesaid properties of certain mineral interests owned by the SABINE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD.
On motion by Imon Jones and seconded by Denyse Williams, it was carried to approve Change Order No. 5 (FIVE) for classroom additions at Florien High School.
On motion by Imon Jones and seconded by Spencer Faust, it was carried to approve substantial completion of the playground at Florien School.
On motion by Roderick Davis and seconded by Imon Jones, it was carried to approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Sabine Parish School Board and Northwest Louisiana Technical College – Sabine Valley Campus, Work-Ready U and Adult Education FY 2011-2012.
On motion by William D. Garcie and seconded by Imo Jones, it was carried to cancel the November 21, 2011 scheduled Board Meeting because of Thanksgiving Holidays.
On motion by Dale Skinner and seconded by Terrell Snelling, it was carried to appoint Cara Leggett as Supervisor of Administrative Services, effective November 8, 2011, with a 2 year contract.
Dr. Sara Ebarb, Superintendent, gave an informative report, no action was taken.
On motion by Dale Skinner and seconded by Donald H. Remedies, it was carried to enter into executive session to discuss investigative proceedings regarding allegation of misconduct.
On motion by Donald H. Remedies and seconded by William D. Garcie, it was carried to reconvene into regular session. No action was taken.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
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J. A. “Buddy” Veuleman
President
Attest:
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Sara Ebarb, Ed.D.
Secretary