Many, LA 71449
August 14, 2017
The Parish School Board of Many, Louisiana, Sabine Parish, met in public session on August 14, 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, Daron Chandler, Roderick Davis, 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
On motion by James R. Martin and seconded by Roderick Davis, it was carried to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
· Approval and Adoption of July 10, 2017, Minutes, as Signed.
· Approval for Out of State Field Trip for 15 students and 1 teacher from Florien High School to Waskom, Texas on September 13, 2017
· Approval and Adoption of the Following Revised Policy (First Reading)
A. File: DIE, Records Retention
· Approval of the ESSA Consolidated Application 17/18
· Approval of the Budget for Indian Education Grant SY 2017-2018
On motion by Roderick Davis and seconded by James R. Martin, it was carried to Enter Executive Session pursuant to 42:17(A)(2) to discuss settlement and negotiations and settlement authority in response to the mediation conference that was held August 2, 2017 in the matter styled Kimberly Troutman v. Sabine Parish School Board, Docket No. 16-03046, Louisiana Workforce Commission, Office of Workers’ Compensation, District 2 and take any other action the board deems necessary relating to this matter.
On motion by James R. Martin and seconded by Roderick Davis, it was carried to Exit Executive Session.
On motion by Daron Chandler and seconded by James R. Martin, it was carried to accept the recommendation of the attorney, Neal Johnson.
On motion by Roderick Davis and seconded by Spencer Faust, it was carried to approve the Transportation Agreement between Many Health Care and Sabine Parish School Board to help evacuate residents from the nursing home in the event of an evacuation.
On motion by James R. Martin and seconded by William D. Garcie, it was carried to Award the Bid for the Sale of a 1994 GMC Pickup Truck to Professional Coating & Inspection Services, LLC.
On motion by James R. Martin and seconded by William D. Garcie, it was carried to Award the Bid for Customized Science Kits (Grades K-8) to the lowest bidder Ward’s Science+.
On motion by James R. Martin and seconded by Daron Chandler, it was carried to Award the Bid for Propane for Negreet High School and Ebarb High School for the 2017-2018 School Year to the lowest bidder, Jim’s South Butane-Propane.
On motion by Roderick Davis and seconded by Daron Chandler, it was carried to approve and adopt the Following Revised Policies (Second Reading):
A. File: IDFAA, Student Drug Testing (Amended since first reading)
B. File: DJD, Expense Reimbursement
C. File: EBG, Repairs and Maintenance
D. File: DJE, Purchasing
E. File: DJED, Bids and Quotations
On motion by William D. Garcie and seconded by Daron Chandler, it was carried to Authorize Finance Director to Sign Lease Agreement with Ross Bus and Equipment Sales, Inc.
On motion by Daron Chandler and seconded by William D. Garcie, it was carried to Revive Value Added Model Stipends (VAM) per Approved Salary Schedules.
Presentation of Environmental Remediation Report was given by Rodney Wilson, Director of Finance.
Relocation Options were discussed.
On motion by James R. Martin and seconded by Roderick Davis, it was put to a vote to proceed as planned to relocate. The motion carried. Voting against: Dale Skinner, Donald H. Remedies, and Daron Chandler.
On motion by Donald H. Remedies and seconded by Daron Chandler, it was put to a vote to seek cost information concerning optional plan of relocation presented by Dale Skinner. The motion carried. Voting against: Roderick Davis, James R. Martin and Spencer Faust.
On motion by Dale Skinner and seconded by Donald H. Remedies, the administration was instructed to survey the Central Office staff concerning relocating to the Old Many Elementary Campus. Motion carried unanimously.
There was no business under the Superintendent’s Report, informational only.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
____________________________________
Terrell D. Snelling, President
Attest:
____________________________________
Sara P. Ebarb, EdD, Secretary