Many, LA  71449

November 11, 2019

1.       Meeting Opening

The Parish School Board of Many, Louisiana, Sabine Parish, met in public session on November 11, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at the regular meeting place of said Board, with the following members present:  Terrell Snelling, Board President; Roderick Davis, Board Vice-President; Dr. Leah Byles, Daron Chandler, Spencer Faust, Donald Garcie, Genevieve Gordon, Donald Remedies and Dale Skinner.

Absent:  None

At 6:00 p.m., the regular meeting of the board began with a Call to Order by President Terrell D. Snelling, a moment of silence was observed and the Pledge of Allegiance was rendered.

Austin Isgitt, student at Many High School, opened with a piano and vocal performance of “Proud to be an American”.

2.       Recognition of Visitors

A.     Dr. Ebarb, Superintendent, and Debra Lee, Director of Federal Services, recognized the Zwolle High School Teachers that received the State Top 2 VAM Teachers Honor.

B.     Debra Lee, Director of Federal Services and Bridget Corley, Director of Early Education present the SY 18-19 Pre-K, School and District Performance Scores.

3.       Consent Agenda

On motion by Roderick Davis and seconded by Spencer Faust, it was carried to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:

A.     Approval and adoption of the October 7, 2019 Minutes as signed;

B.     Approval and adoption of policies as follows (first reading):

a.      (New) File:  IDDFA – Special Education Advisory Council;

b.      (Revised) File:  IDDFB – Service Animals in Schools;

c.      (Revised) File:  JGCF – Behavioral Health Services for Students;

d.      (New) File:  GAMI – Use of Telecommunication and Other Electronic Devices;

e.      (Revised) File:  DJD – Expense Reimbursement;

f.       (Revised) File:  JS – Student Fees, Fines and Charges.

C.     Approval and adoption of Head Start Policy Council By-Laws;

D.     Approval of Heath Start Annual Report 2018-2019;

E.     Approval and adoption of Consent Agenda items 3A-3E.

4.       Regular Agenda Items

A.     On motion by Donald Remedies and seconded by Dr. Leah Byles, it was carried to approve and adopt the modified job description for the Special Education Computer and Technology Coordinator position.

B.     On motion by Donald Remedies and seconded by Daron Chandler, it was carried to authorize Board President to Sign Change Order #1 for Job #2018-12 Additions & Alterations to Zwolle Elementary School.

C.     On motion by Daron Chandler and seconded by Genevieve Gordon, it was carried to authorize President or Superintendent  to sign Change Order #3 for SPSB Warehouse & Technology Center, authorize and approve Change Order #3 to be signed for work to occur as described in proposal documents.

D.     On motion by Donald Garcie and seconded by Dr. Leah Byles, it was carried to approve Superintendent’s Contract from November 12, 2019 through June 30, 2023 with one Nay vote.  Nay vote:  Mr. Dale Skinner.  Yea votes:  Daron Chandler, Donald Garcie, Roderick Davis, Spencer Faust, Terrell Snelling, Donald Remedies, Dr. Leah V. Byles, Genevieve Gordon.

5.      Superintendent’s Report

Superintendent’s Report was informational only.

Mr. Snelling congratulated Dr. Ebarb for being Regional Superintendent of the Year and for still being in the running for State Superintendent of the Year.

6.       Adjournment

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

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Terrell Snelling, President

ATTEST:

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Sara P. Ebarb, Superintendent