Many, Louisiana 71449

November 11, 2024

1.    Meeting Opening:

The Parish School Board of Many, Louisiana, Sabine Parish, met in a regular public session on November 11, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at 265 Middle Creek Road, Many, Louisiana, with the following members present:  Kowonno Greene, Board President; John Stewart, Board Vice President; Stacy Alford, Dr. Leah Byles, Everett Guidry, Josh Jenkins, and Donald Remedies, Dale Skinner and Terrell Snelling.

Absent:  None

President Kowonno Greene called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.  A moment of silence was observed.

2.    Recognition of Visitors:

A.   Recognition of ZHS FFA Broiler Project students:

Mr. Wright acknowledged Mr. Chris Loupe and Mr. Russell Peace of ZHS to introduce the ZHS FFA Club President, Victoria Aaron who addressed the Board on behalf of the cub.  Mr. Loupe updated the Board on the background of the Broiler Program.  Twenty-five (25) students participated this year in the program.  Twenty-two (22) students won Blue Ribbons and the Cub won the Grand Champion for Market Broilers Jr. Division at the Louisiana State Fair.  Seven (7) students made premium sales.  The ZHS FFA club had over $40,000 in broiler sales this year.  The club also had 25 students to show rabbits this year.

3.    Consent Agenda:

On motion by Josh Jenkins and second by Donald Remedies, it was carried to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:

A.   Approve and adopt the Regular Board Meeting Minutes of October 7, 2024;

B.   Approve and adopt the Special Called Meeting Minutes of October 21, 2024;

C.   Approve the 2024-2025 Super App Budget Amendment 2;

D.   Approve and adopt the following policies (first reading):

(1) CED, Employment of Superintendent

(2) GAK, Personnel Records

(3) GAMK, Use of Pronouns and Given Names

(4) GBC, Recruitment

(5) IDBA, Sex Education

(6) IDDF, Education of Students with Exceptionalities

(7) JGC, Student Health Services

E.  Approve and adopt the Head Start Policy Council By-Laws 2024-2025

F.  Approve Out-of-State Field Trip for ZHS Basketball Team to Lufkin, Texas on November 26, 2024 for Hoop Fest (18 students & 3 adults);

G.  Approve and adopt Consent Agenda Items 3A-3G.

4.    Regular Agenda Items:

A.     On motion by Everett Guidry and second by Donald Remedies, it was carried to approve authorization of the Superintendent and Finance Director to engage with local banks to select a new fiscal agent for the District at a later meeting.

B.   After discussion on the adoption of the Policy JCDACA (first reading), it was determined that the Board would form a committee in a timely manner to explore modification of the current Code of Conduct.  On motion by Dr. Leah Byles and second by Terrell Snelling, it was carried to adopt Policy JCDACA, Breathalyzer Testing (first reading).

5.    Superintendent’s Report:

Informational only.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

ATTEST:

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Kowonno Greene, President

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Shane Wright, Secretary