6:00 P.M.
June 2, 2014
The LaSalle Parish School Board met in Regular Session on the above date with the following members present:
Mrs. Maple Book
Mr. Jonny Fryar
Virgie Wilson
Mrs. D’Juana McCartney
Mr. Buddy Bethard
Dr. Walter Creel
Mr. Dolan Pendarvis
Mr. Melvin Worthington
The following members were absent: Mrs. Dawn Stott and Mr. Charlie Anderson
The meeting was called to order and led with prayer by Mr. Bethard. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Bethard.
On a motion by Mrs. McCartney, seconded by Mr. Fryar the Board voted to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 5, 2014 as reproduced and distributed.
On a motion by Mrs. Book, seconded by Mrs. Wilson the Board voted to receive the personnel report, as recommended by the Superintendent.
PERSONNEL REPORT FOR JUNE 2014
REHIRE:
Rehire Danny Cole, teacher at Fellowship Elementary School effective for the 2014-2015 school year.
Rehire Lori Scroggs, teacher at Nebo Elementary School effective for the 2014-2015 school year.
NEW EMPLOYEES:
Diana Price, teacher at Jena Junior High School effective for the 2014-2015 school year (replacing Jeremy Cassels).
Callie Smith, teacher at Jena Elementary School effective for the 2014-2015 school year (replacing Sharla Wilbanks).
Kathy Kirkland, teacher at Fellowship Elementary School effective for the 2014-2015 school year (replacing Peggy Williams).
Chasity Sherrill as Special Education teacher at Goodpine Middle School effective for the 2014-2015 school year.
RETIREMENT REQUESTS:
Lesia Whatley, teacher at Nebo Elementary School, requests retirement with an effective date of May 23, 2014.
RESIGNATIONS:
Kayla Elmore, teacher at Nebo Elementary School, submits her resignation effective May 23, 2014.
TRANSFERS:
Amy Russell, teacher, will be transferred from Jena Junior High School to Jena High School effective for the 2014-2015 school year (replacing Brian Thomas who resigned).
Susan Sharp, teacher, will be transferred from Jena Junior High School to Jena High School effective for the 2014-2015 school year (replacing Robyn Smith).
Casie Pendas, teacher, will be transferred from LaSalle Junior High School to Jena Junior High School effective for the 2014-2015 school year (replacing Amy Russell who transferred to Jena High School).
Chelsa McCormick, teacher, will be transferred from Pre-K to Kindergarten at Jena Elementary School effective for the 2014-2015 school year.
Amy Smith, para-professional, will be transferred from Pre-K to Special Education at Jena Elementary School effective for the 2014-2015 school year.
ADVERTISED VACANCIES:
Janitors - parish wide schools
Para-professionals - parish wide schools
Assistant Principal - Olla Elementary School & LaSalle High School
On a motion by Mr. Worthington, seconded by Dr. Creel the Board voted to grant out-of-state travel for Ron Carr to attend the Jobs for America’s Graduates National Training Seminar in Orlando, Florida July 16 - 18, 2014 with all expenses to be paid by JAG Grant funds, as mandated by the State Department.
On a motion by Dr. Creel, seconded by Mr. Worthington the Board voted to approve leasing one (1) school bus from Ross Bus Sales effective for the 2014-2015 school year.
On a motion by Mr. Pendarvis, seconded by Mrs. McCartney the Board voted to advertise for Fiscal Agent proposals for the 2014-2015 school year.
On a motion by Mr. Worthington, seconded by Mrs. Wilson the Board voted to convene a Special Board Meeting on Monday, June 30, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of conducting fiscal year end business.
On a motion by Mrs. McCartney, seconded by Dr. Creel the Board voted to accept the following proposals received for the listed insurance coverage for the 2014-2015 fiscal year, as recommended by the Finance Committee:
#1) General Liability, Fleet and Educator’s Legal Liability Insurance - received from Property Casualty Alliance of Louisiana;
#2) Property Insurance - received from Affiliated FM;
#3) Workmen’s Compensation Insurance - received from Technology.
On a motion by Mr. Fryar, seconded by Mrs. Book the Board voted to authorize payment of the June Sales Tax Supplement as follows: Degreed Personnel (position requires a 4-year degree) in the amount of $4,933.14 and Non-Degreed Personnel (position does not require a 4-year degree) in the amount of $3,453.14.
Closing comments included appreciation to those in attendance and for students, faculty, administration, and news media. Debbie Finlay advised that the millage rates for 2014 would be presented to the School Board at the July 7, 2014 meeting for adoption.
Concerning other business, Mr. Pendarvis offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Fryar to suspend the rules and add an item to the agenda, with this motion being brought to a vote and passing unanimously.
On a motion by Mr. Pendarvis, seconded by Mrs. McCartney the Board voted to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing pending litigation in regards to Kitterling Creek.
On a motion by Mr. Pendarvis, seconded by Mrs. McCartney the Board voted to return to Regular Session with no action being taken.
On a motion by Mr. Fryar, seconded by Mrs. Book the Board voted to adjourn.
The meeting was closed with prayer by Mrs. Wilson.
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Mr. Roy Breithaupt, Superintendent
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Mr. Buddy Bethard, President