Many, LA

January 7, 2013

The Parish School Board of Sabine Parish, Louisiana, met in public session on January 7, 2013, 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, Roderick Davis, Spencer Faust, William D. Garcie, James R. Martin, Donald H. Remedies, and Dale Skinner.

Absent:  Imon Jones

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

On motion by Roderick Davis and seconded by Donald H. Remedies, the minutes of December 17, 2012, was approved as signed.

A letter of appreciation was issued to Garret Walsh and Walsh Timber Company expressing the Sabine Parish School Board and Zwolle Schools’ appreciation of their donation of ½ acre of land adjoining the Zwolle campus. 

Brent Ballard of Fortenberry & Ballard, PC, presented the independent auditors financial report for the year ending June 30, 2012. 

On motion by Dale Skinner and seconded by Terrell Snelling, it was approved to cancel January 21, 2013, Board Meeting (MLK, Jr. Day).

On nomination by Terrell Snelling and seconded by Dale Skinner, James A. Veuleman was re-elected President of the Sabine Parish School Board for the Year 2013, as no other nominations were made, the Board voted that Mr. Veuleman will continue to serve as President beginning February 2013. 

Dale Skinner nominated Donald H. Remedies for Vice-President of the Sabine Parish School Board for the Year 2013.  James R. Martin moved and it was seconded by Dale Skinner that nominations cease.  The Board voted and Mr. Remedies was elected Vice-President for the Year 2013 beginning in February. 

On motion by Roderick Davis and seconded by James R. Martin, it was carried to develop an MOU with “Smiles for Louisiana”, to provide free dental services to eligible students at schools in Sabine Parish. 

No action was taken under the Superintendents’ Report, information only.  Dr. Ebarb shared with the Board Members that all had earned enough Continuing Education credit hours (Act 705 – 6 hrs. required), and Ethics Training (1 hr. required) as follows:

            Name                               Hours Earned

J. A. “Buddy” Veuleman                          7

Spencer Faust                                        7

Donald Garcie                                       14

Imon Jones                                             7

Donald H. Remedies                              14

Dale Skinner                                         14

Terrell Snelling                                      15.50

Roderick Davis                                      18.50

James R. Martin                                    12

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.

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J. A. Veuleman, President

Attest:

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Sara P. Ebarb, EdD., Secretary