AUGUST 6, 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:

District One:

Rhonda Morrison

Robert Pynes, Jr.

Jim Seaman

Kelly K. Goodwin

District Two:

Angie Davis

District Three:

Deidra Shell

District Four:

Randy Martin

District Seven:

John Blankenbaker

ABSENT:

District One: Jackie Self

District Six: Vernon Travis

District Eight: Candace Black

Garrison Commander: Col. Clifton Lopez

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

The meeting was opened in prayer by: JIM SEAMAN

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by: JIM SEAMAN

Item #1: Approval of Minutes

On motion of Deidra Shell, seconded by Kelly Goodwin, the Board voted to approve the minutes of the August 1, 2024 regular meeting and dispense with the reading of the minutes.

Item #2: Budget Amendments Related to Personnel Changes

On motion of Kelly Goodwin, seconded by Jim Seaman , the Board voted to approve budget amendments related to personnel changes.

Item #3: 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 #4: Additions and Alterations to RES

On motion of John Blankenbaker, seconded by Angie Davis the Board, the Board voted to accept the low bid for the additions and alterations to RES.

Item #5: Policy Updates

On motion of Jim Seaman, seconded by Deidra Shell, the Board voted to approve the policy updates and revisions presented to the Board on August 1, 2024

Item #6: Approve Pupil Progression Plan

On motion of Deidra Shell , seconded by John Blankenbaker, the Board voted to approve the pupil progression plan for 24-25

Item #7: Approve C.O Adm. Job Descriptions

On motion of Kelly Goodwin seconded by Deidra Shell, the Board, the Board voted to approve Central Office Administrative Job Descriptions presented to the Board at the 8-1-24 board meeting

Item #8: Approve Performance Contracts

On motion of John Blankenbaker, seconded by Deidra Shell, the Board, the Board voted to approve Performance Contracts presented at the 8-1-24 board meeting.

Item # 9: Advertise for Promotional Principal Position at LJHS

On motion of Randy Martin, seconded by Kelly Goodwin, the Board voted to advertise for a promotional Principal position at LJHS.

Item #10: Advertise for Promotional Assistant Principal Position at Parkway Elem.

On motion of Kelly Goodwin, seconded by Randy Martin, the Board voted to advertise for a promotional Assistant Principal position at Parkway Elem. School.

Item#11: Advertise for a promotional Assistant Principal position at PHS

On motion of Deidra Shell, seconded by Randy Martin, the Board voted to advertise for a promotional Assistant Principal position at PHS.

Item#12: Technology Update

Technology Coordinator, Bill Lohmon gave an update and discussion on the following topics:

l. New network system completed

2. Data Centers

3. Cost and Savings

4. New Phone system completed

5. Cost and Savings

6. Surge protection at RES

7. New procedure with chromebook distribution discussed/Accountability program

Item #13: Superintendents Remarks

Superintendent Williams discussed the following:

Technology progress, Open House dates and times, Professional Development dates and times, reminder to complete disclosure statements, registration for LSBA Trailblazer conference and the current curriculum laws.

Item #14: Memorial Resolutions

On Motion of Shad Stewart, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to adopt the following memorial resolution:

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, the members of the Vernon Parish School Board wish to express their sympathy to the family of Alton Robinson who recently passed away; and

WHEREAS, the Board would like to acknowledge family members employed by the Vernon Parish School System:

WHEREAS, Mr. Robinsons daughter is Dedra Morrison, teacher at Pitkin High School; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Robinson was a resident of Vernon Parish; now

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Vernon Parish School Board requests a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to his family at this time of sadness.

Item #15: Adjournment

There being no other business the meeting was adjourned

Authorized Officer

SHAD STEWART, PRESIDENT

ATTEST:

JAMES WILLIAMS, SUPERINTENDENT

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