Many, LA

July 2, 2012

The Parish School Board of Sabine Parish, Louisiana, met in public session on July 2, 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, Spencer Faust, William D. Garcie, Imon Jones, James R. Martin, Donald H. Remedies, Roderick Davis and Dale Skinner.

All members were present at this meeting.

The meeting was called to order by President Veuleman, the Invocation was offered and the Pledge of Allegiance was rendered. 

An informative presentation on Technology Update was given by Melissa Lee, Supervisor of Administrative Technology Services.

On motion by Imon Jones and seconded by James R. Martin, it was carried to approve the Consent Agenda, as follows:

·         Consider Approval of June 4, 2012, Minutes, as Signed

·            Review the Following Revised School Board Policies (First Reading): 

A.    File:  ABD, School Superintendent Legal Status

B.    File:  BH, School Board Ethics

C.    File:  CEB, Superintendent Powers and Responsibilities (Recommend Deletion)

D.    File:  CED, Employment of Superintendent

E.    File:  CEI, Evaluation Of The Superintendent (New Policy)

F.    File:  GBA, Employment Contracts and Compensation

G.    File:  GBC, Recruitment

H.    File:  GBD,  Employment of Personnel

I.      File:  GBE, Assignment

J.     File:  GBD-R, Personnel Employment Regulations (Recommend Deletion)

K.    File:  GBG, Probation

L.     File:  GBL, Tenure

M.   File:  GBN, Dismissal of Employees

N.    File:  GBN-P, Dismissal Procedures For School Personnel (Recommend Deletion)

O.    File:  GBNA, Reduction of Personnel

P.    File:  IDDFA, Service Animals in Schools

·         Consider Approval of 2011-2012 Head Start Budget Revision #1-$1,243,873

·         Consider Approval of the 2012-2013 Consolidated Application

• Personnel

Resignations (1-6 effective May 18, 2012)

1.     Ann Founds, Retirement and Resignation, Instructional Coach, MES

2.     Kaitlin Lambert, Grade 1, ZES

3.     Sharon Blake, Kindergarten, ZES

4.     Billie-Jo Alford Bellamy, Grade 3, PHHS

5.     Christopher Cunningham, SPED/ Coach, CHS

6.     Miriam Richman,  Speech Therapist               

7.     Linda Landreneau, Accounts Payable Clerk, effective June 30, 2012

On a motion by Donald Garcie and seconded by Dale Skinner, it was carried to accept the low bid of Jim’s South Butane-Propane at $1.79 per gallon for Ebarb and Negreet Schools for the 2012-2013 School Year. Bids received were:

Jim’s South Butane Propane $1.79/gallon;

Ferrelgas $1.89/gallon; and

Cajun Propane of Many $2.39/gallon. 

On a motion by Terrell Snelling and seconded by Donald Garcie, it was carried to advise the Administration to Advertise for Bids for Refurbished Computers: Approximately, 300 Desktops; 100 laptops; 5 servers; 50 tablets.

On a motion by Imon Jones and seconded by Dale Skinner, it was carried to Advise the Administration to Publish the Special Revenue Fund Budgets for the 2012-2013 School Year.

On a motion by Terrell Snelling and seconded by Dale Skinner, it was carried to Authorize the President to Sign the Division Order for Chesapeake Energy for School Board Property Located in Section 9-9N-13W.

On a motion by James R. Martin and seconded by Dale Skinner, it was carried to Cancel the July 16, 2012 Board Meeting.

On a motion by Dale Skinner and seconded by James R. Martin, it was carried to approve the Parent Involvement/Transportation Facilitator Job Description (10 month position-reduced from 11 months).

On a motion by Terrell Snelling and seconded by Donald Remedies, it was carried to advertise Converse Activity School Bus (1991 Chevrolet) for Sale and Establish Minimum Bid of $1,100.00.

On a motion by James R. Martin and seconded by Dale Skinner, it was carried to participate in a lawsuit that has been filed by LSBA and other School Boards opposing Act II (HB 976) and SCR 99 (MFP) Passed By the Louisiana Legislature during the Recent Session.  Attorney fees are to be paid on a pro-rata basis.

On a motion by Roderick Davis and seconded by Imon Jones, it was carried to approve the Sabine Parish Coaching Supplement Policy/CECP Salary Schedule/Coaching Policy as amended.

The Superintendent’s Report was information only, no action was taken.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.

                                                                                                ____________________________

                                                                                                J.A. “Buddy” Veuleman, President

                                                                                                Attest:

                                                                                                ____________________________

                                                                                                Sara P. Ebarb, Ed.D., Secretary