JULY 16, 2024

THE VERNON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD CONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION AT 10:00 A.M., 201 BELVIEW ROAD, LEESVILLE, LOUISIANA. PRESIDENT SHAD STEWART CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AND ON ROLL CALL THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS WERE PRESENT:

KELLY GOODWIN

JACKIE SELF

ROBERT PYNES, JR.

JIM SEAMAN

RHONDA MORRISON

DEIDRA SHELL

RANDY MARTIN

SHAD STEWART

VERNON L. TRAVIS, JR.

JOHN BLANKENBAKER

CANDACE BLACK

ABSENT:

COL. CLIFTON LOPEZ, III

ANGIE DAVIS

There was also absent Mr. James Williams, Secretary of the Board.

The meeting was opened in prayer by: ROBERT PYNES, JR.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by: ROBERT PYNES, JR.

Item #1: Approval of Minutes

On motion of Jackie Self, seconded by Jim Seaman, the Board voted to approve the minutes of the July 11, 2024 regular meeting and dispense with the reading of the minutes.

Item #2: Approval of Employee Retirements

On motion of Vernon L. Travis, Jr., seconded by Deidra Shell, the Board voted to approve employee retirements.

Item #3: Budget Amendments Related to Personnel Changes

On motion of Deidra Shell, seconded by Jackie Self, the Board voted to approve budget amendments related to personnel changes.

Item #4: Pay the Claims

On motion of John Blankenbaker, seconded by Randy Martin, the Board voted to authorize the president and secretary to pay the claims.

Item #5: Motion to approve plans to be in compliance with ACT 311 and other new legislation regarding public education

On motion of Rhonda Morrison, seconded by Kelly Goodwin, the Board voted to

amend Item #5 of the agenda to read as follows:

Item #5: Motion to approve compliance with ACT 311 and other new legislation regarding public education

On motion of Rhonda Morrison, seconded by Kelly Goodwin, the Board voted to

approve compliance with ACT 311 and other new legislation regarding public education

Item #6: Advertise for a Promotional Principal Position at PHS

On motion of Randy Martin, seconded by Deidra Shell, the Board voted to advertise for a Promotional Principal Position at PHS

Item #7: Advertise for a Promotional Principal Position at Parkway Elem.

On motion of Kelly Goodwin, seconded by Rhonda Morrison, the Board voted to advertise for a Promotional Principal Position at Parkway Elementary.

Item #8: Motion to advertise for a Supervisor of SpEd & Title/Fed Programs

On motion of Kelly Goodwin, seconded by Randy Martin the Board voted to advertise for a Supervisor of Special Education & Title /Federal Programs

Item #9: Motion to approve the Rapides Foundation Grants Resolution

On motion of Vernon L. Travis, Jr., seconded by Deidra Shell, the Board voted to approve the Rapides Foundation Grants Resolution

Item #10: Superintendents Remarks

Superintendent Williams welcomed all to the meeting. He asked the Board to read the two thank you letters that he sent to Sheriff Sam Craft and Col. Lopez for their help with the move from North Elementary to Parkway Elementary.

Mr. Williams reminded the Board Members to complete their family disclosure statements which are due 9-15-24.

Mr. Williams informed the Board that the Principal Meeting and Counselor Meeting dates for the 2024-2025 school year are in your folder.

Item # 11: Memorial Resolutions

There were no memorial resolutions presented.

Item #12: Adjournment

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned

Authorized Officer

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SHAD STEWART, PRESIDENT

ATTEST:

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JAMES WILLIAMS, SUPERINTENDENT