5847759 SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 THE VERNON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD CONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION AT 10:00 A.M., 201 BELVIEW ROAD, LEESVILLE, LOUISIANA. THE PRESIDENT JIM SEAMAN CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AND ON ROLL CALL THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: District One: Kelly Kaima-Goodwin Rhonda Morrison Robert Pynes, Jr. Jim Seaman Jackie Self District Two: Angie Davis District Four: Randy Martin District Seven: John Blankenbaker District Eight: Candace Black ABSENT: Deidra Shell District Three Shad Stewart District Five Vernon L. Travis, Jr. District Six There was also present, Mr. James Williams, Secretary of the Board. The meeting was opened in prayer by:Jackie Self The Pledge of Allegiance was led by: Jackie Self ITEM #1: APPROVAL OF 9-7-23 MINUTES On motion of Jackie Self, seconded by John Blankenbaker, the Board voted to approve the 9-7-23 minutes regular meeting and dispense with the reading of the minutes. ITEM #2: ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE CONSOLIDATED AND GENERAL FUND BUDGETS On motion of Kelly Goodwin, seconded by John Blankenbaker, the Board voted to adopt a resolution to approve the Consolidated and General Fund Budgets for 2023-2024. ITEM #3: EMPLOYEE RETIREMENTS On motion of Randy Martin, seconded by Jackie Self, the Board voted to accept employee retirements. ITEM #4: BUDGET AMENDMENTS RELATED TO PERSONNEL CHANGES On motion of Angie Davis, seconded by Candace Black, the Board voted to approve budget amendments related to personnel changes. ITEM #5: AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY TO PAY THE CLAIMS On motion of Randy Martin, seconded by John Blankenbaker, the Board voted to authorize the president and secretary to pay the claims. ITEM #6: POLICIES AND ADDITIONS On motion of Rhonda Morrison, seconded by John Blankenbaker, the Board to approve policies and additions presented at the 9-7-23 meeting. ITEM #7: A RESOLUTION ORDERING AND CALLING SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN WARD SEVEN WARDWIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF VERNON PARISH, LOUISIANA, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS THEREIN; MAKING APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOND COMMISSION AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. On motion of John Blankenbaker, seconded by Kelly Goodwin, the Board voted to approve a resolution ordering and calling a special election explained in Item #7. ITEM #8: ADVERTISE FOR PROMOTIONAL AP POSITION AT SIMPSON HIGH SCHOOL On motion of Candace Black, seconded by Randy Martin, the Board voted to advertise for a promotional AP position at Simpson High. ITEM #9: ADVERTISE FOR PROMOTIONAL AP POSITIONAT LJHS On motion of Rhonda Morrison, seconded by Randy Martin, the Board voted. To advertise for a promotional AP position at LJHS. ITEM #10: PERFORMANCE CONTRACTS On motion of John Blankenbaker, seconded by Rhonda Morrison, the Board voted. To approve performance contracts presented at the 9-7-23 meeting. ITEM #11: INDUSTRIAL TAX EXEMPTION FOR KOPPERS UTILITY AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS On motion of Randy Martin, seconded by John Blankenbaker, the Board voted to approve the Industrial Tax Exemption for Koppers Utility and Industrial Products. ITEM #12: EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH Rodney Taylor announced to the Board that Marc Lebato, PE teacher at Pickering High School was named "Employee of the Month" which is sponsored by Taylor and Sons Insurance. Mr. Lebato is an amazing PE teacher working well with students, parents, and his fellow co-workers. Mark enjoys working with students and seeing them achieve their goals and dreams. Thank you, Mr. Lebato, for your hard work and understanding as you continue to educate your students. ITEM #13: SUPERINTENDENT'S REMARKS Superintendent Williams welcomed all to the meeting and asked Col. Lopez to update the Board on Fort Johnson information. Col. Lopez acknowledged his and General Gardner's appreciation to the Board and the Superintendent for a successful beginning of school this year and also the swift update on internet at North Elementary. Mr. Williams reminded the Board of the following: l. Ethics training October 10th after regular meeting 2. VPCA Youth Ag Day10-4-23 starting at 9:00 located at Porter & Son Ranch 3. Head Start Training October 10th before the regular meeting ITEM #14: MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS There were no memorial resolutions presented at the meeting. ITEM #15: ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Authorized Officer JIM SEAMAN, PRESIDENT ATTEST: JAMES WILLIAMS, SUPERINTENDENT (10) 25