Many, LA
February 27, 2012
The Parish School Board of Sabine Parish, Louisiana, met in public session on February 27, 2012, 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, J. R. Martin, Donald H. Remedies, and Dale Skinner.
All members were present at this meeting.
The meeting was called to order by the President, the Invocation was offered, and the Pledge of Allegiance was rendered.
On motion by Roderick Davis and seconded by J. R. Martin, it was carried to approve the Consent Agenda, as follows:
· Approval of February 6, 2012, Minutes as Signed
· Review File: IDDF: Education of Students with Exceptionalities
· Approval of LA Gear Up Award of $5,000 to Negreet High School
· Approval of Personnel Matters:
A. Resignations
1. Ashley Malmay, Grade 2, ZES, effective February 14, 2012
2. Angela Webb, PALS Program Facilitator, effective February 10, 2012
3. Kelli McLendon, Interventionist, NHS, effective February 19, 2012
4. Kathryn Morris Hatfield, US History & Fine Arts, MHS, effective February 1, 2012
B. Employment
1. Amy Loupe, Grade 2, ZES, effective February 28, 2012
2. LeeAnn Sepulvado, Soc. Studies, MHS, effective February 28, 2012
3. Clay Corley, Volunteer CECP Head Softball Coach, FHS, effective February 28, 2012
4. Okichi Brumfield, Full-time Cafeteria Worker, NHS, effective February 28, 2012
C. Permission for Out-of-State Travel
1. All Gifted Students in Parish, Gifted Teachers and Chaperones to travel to San Antonio, TX on April 4-5, 2012. No financial assistance requested
2. ZHS Baseball Team to travel to Jonquin, TX, on March 12, 2012, for a game
3. Pleasant Hill High School LA GEAR UP students will participate in an academic field trip to Washington, D.C. on March 11 – March 17, 2012. Approximately 9 Chaperones – no financial assistance requested.
A presentation of the Sabine Parish Critical Goals Report was presented by Debra Lee, Director of Federal Programs/Curriculum:
Goal 1. Students enter kindergarten ready to learn.
Goal 2. Students are literate by third grade.
Goal 3. Students will enter fourth grade on time.
Goal 4. Students perform at or above grade level on English Language Arts by eighth grade.
Goal 5. Students perform at or above grade level in math by eighth grade.
Goal 6. Students graduate from high school on time.
Goal 7. Students will enroll in post-secondary education within two years of graduation.
Goal 8. Students will complete at least one year of college successfully.
Goal 9. Students will achieve all eight goals, regardless of race or class.
Goal 10. Recruitment, Selection, and Induction of Certified Teachers and Administrators (added by the District)
On motion by Terrell Snelling and seconded by Donald Garcie, it was carried to adopt the above District Goals.
On motion by Terrell Snelling and seconded by Dale Skinner, it was carried to table the School Calendar for SY 2012-13 until the next Board Meeting.
On motion by Donald Garcie and seconded by Imon Jones, it was carried to authorize the administration to purchase one (1) additional bus (total of 7 buses).
On motion by Roderick Davis and seconded by Terrell Snelling it was carried to approve a Resolution for Amendment to Investment Agreement with the State Treasury pursuant to La. R.S. 39:99:
AMENDMENT TO INVESTMENT AGREEMENT
1. To document and accomplish this withdrawal of funds from the School Board’s investment account in the Treasury, the original Investment Agreement is hereby amended to show a decrease in the amount of Tobacco Money invested in the Treasurer by the amount of the withdrawal to-wit: $47,485.09.
2. This Amendment shall be effective upon approval of the parties hereto and the Office of the Attorney General of the State of Louisiana, as required by law and the original Investment Agreement, and the funds shall be withdrawn and transmitted by the Treasury to the School Board upon receipt by the treasury of this Amendment duly evidencing such approvals.
3. Except as thus hereinabove amended and modified, the original Investment Agreement and its provisions shall remain in full force and effect between the parties.
On motion by Imon Jones and seconded by Roderick Davis, it was carried to approve the following two-year Administrative Contracts
(July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2014):
A. Debra Lee, Director of Federal Programs/Curriculum
B. Eddie Jones, Principal, Florien High School
C. Paulia Matthews, Assistant Principal, Florien High School
D. Madeline Owens, Principal, Many Junior High School
E. Gene Wright, Principal, Negreet High School
F. Curt Nix, Assistant Principal, Sabine Career Academy
The Superintendent’s Report was informational only. Dr. Ebarb advised of a possible $1.8 million decrease in the MFP, which is attributable to the increase in sales tax. She also reminded them of State Superintendent, John White’s visit to Sabine Parish on March 6, 2012 at 2:30 p.m.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
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J. A. Veuleman, President
Attest:
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Sara P. Ebarb, Ed. D., Secretary