Many, LA  71449

May 15, 2017

The Parish School Board of Many, Louisiana, Sabine Parish, met in public session on May 15, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. at the regular meeting place of said Board, with the following members present:  Terrell D. Snelling, President, James R. Martin, Vice-President, Spencer Faust, William D. Garcie, Dale Skinner, and Donald H. Remedies.

The meeting was called to order by President Terrell D. Snelling, the Invocation was offered, the Pledge of Allegiance was rendered and the President welcomed the visitors.

Absent:  Dr. Leah Byles, Daron Chandler and Roderick Davis

Recognition of Outstanding School Support Employees was given.

Recognition of Bus Driver of the Year was given.

On motion by Dale Skinner and seconded by Donald H. Remedies, it was carried to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:

·        Approval and Adoption of April 10, 2017 Minutes, as Signed

·        Approval of the 2016-2017 8G Student Enhancement Block Grant Budget Revision #1

·        Approval of the Revisions to the Year 1 – Promising Futures NYCP Project

·        Approval of Out-of-State Field Trip for 6 students and 1 teacher from Converse High School to Arlington, Texas on August 1 – 5, 2017

·        Approval of Out-of-State Field Trip for 10-15 students and 2 teachers from Converse High School to Woden, Texas on June 4 – 8, 2017

On motion by William D. Garcie and seconded by Spencer Faust, it was carried to approve the Out-of-State Field Trip for 3 students to Grand Island, NE to compete in the 4-H National Shooting Sports Invitational on June 24 – 30, 2017. Monetary assistance requested.

On motion by Donald H. Remedies and seconded by Dale Skinner, it was carried to approve and award  Bid of $25,000.00 from Ross Bus and Equipment Sales for the Sale of a 2008 School Activity Bus – Zwolle High School.

On motion by William D. Garcie and seconded by Spencer Faust, it was carried to Declare as Surplus Equipment and Authorize Disposal Practices to Occur for a 1994 GMC Pickup – Negreet High School.

On motion by Dale Skinner and seconded by James R. Martin, it was carried to approve Board Meeting Dates for 2017 – 2018.

On motion by Dale Skinner and seconded by William D. Garcie, it was carried to approve and adopt the Following Revised Policies:  (Second Reading)

A.     File:  DJA, Authorized Signatures

B.     File:  JBC, School Admission

C.     File:  JBCC, Student Assignment

D.    File:  JCDAB, Dangerous Weapons

E.     File:  JGCD, Administration of Medication

F.      File:  JQE, Expectant and Parenting Pregnant Students

G.    File:  GBRIBB, Sick Leave Bank

H.    File:  EGAA, Workers’ Compensation

Dr. Ebarb and Shane Wright discussed School Staffing 2017 – 2018 during the Superintendent’s Report.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

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Terrell D. Snelling, President

Attest:

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Sara P. Ebarb, EdD, Secretary