6:00 P.M.

July 7, 2014

 

The LaSalle Parish School Board met in Regular Session on the above date with the following members present:

 

Mrs. Dawn Stott 

Mr. Jonny Fryar

Mrs. Virgie Wilson

Mrs. D’Juana McCartney

Mr. Buddy Bethard

Dr. Walter Creel

Mr. Dolan Pendarvis

Mr. Charlie Anderson

Mr. Melvin Worthington

 

            The following member was absent:  Mrs. Maple Book

 

            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. Wilson, seconded by Mrs. Stott the Board voted to approve the minutes of the Regular and Special Meetings held June 2 and June 30, 2014 as reproduced and distributed.

 

            On a motion by Mr. Fryar, seconded by Mrs. McCartney the Board voted to receive the personnel report, as recommended by the Superintendent.

 

PERSONNEL REPORT FOR JULY 2014

 

NEW EMPLOYEES:

 

Melissa Chapman, Janitor at Jena High School (replacing Joanna Doughty) effective July 1, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school year.

Warren Grant, Janitor at Jena Elementary School effective July 1, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school year.

Richard Sharp, Janitor at Jena Junior High School (replacing David Robinson) effective July 1, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school year.

Carrie Lynn Huffman, Janitor at Nebo Elementary School (replacing Suzan Nelson) effective July 1, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school year.

Chantel Towell, teacher at Jena Junior High School (replacing Susan Sharp) effective for the 2014-2015 school year.

Davin Sullivan, Pre-K teacher at Nebo Elementary School effective for the 2014-2015 school year.

Lauren Brown, teacher at Nebo Elementary School (replacing Lesia Whatley) effective for the 2014-2015 school year.

Julie Rutledge, teacher at Fellowship Elementary School (replacing Jessica Evans) effective for the 2014-2015 school year.

Holly Hicks, teacher at Olla Elementary School (replacing Tammy Poole) effective for the 2014-2015 school year.  

Greg Jones as Assistant Principal at LaSalle High School with a two year contract effective 07/31/2014

Dawn Book as Assistant Principal at Olla Elementary School with a two year contract effective 07/31/2014

 

TRANSFERS:

 

Krista Ganey, teacher, transferred from Jena Elementary School to LaSalle Junior High School effective for the 2014-2015 school year (replacing Casie Bradford)

Jessica Evans, transferred from Fellowship Elementary School to Jena Elementary School effective for the 2014-2015 school year (replacing Krista Ganey).

 

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RESIGNATION:

 

Shannon Cooley, teacher at Goodpine Middle School, resigns effective June 30, 2014

 

ADVERTISED VACANCIES:

 

Educational Diagnostician/School Psychologist/Social Worker - Special Education Office

Principal at Nebo Elementary School

 

CORRECTION:

 

DELETE THE FOLLOWING EMPLOYEE TRANSFER FROM THE JUNE, 2014 REGULAR MEETING PERSONNEL REPORT:

 

TRANSFERS:

 

Amy Smith, para-professional, will be transferred from Pre-K to Special Education at Jena Elementary School effective for the 2014-2015 school year.

 

            *** Mrs. Amy Smith is a contract para-professional, therefore her name should be removed from the LPSB personnel report which pertains only to those employees who have been officially employed by the School Board. ***

 

            On a motion by Mr. Pendarvis, seconded by Mr. Anderson the Board voted to authorize the Superintendent to consult with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries regarding the management of 16th section properties.

 

            On a motion by Dr. Creel, seconded by Mr. Worthington the Board voted to approve a resolution and contingency fee agreement to participate in the Minimum Foundation Program litigation for recovery of 2.75% annual growth adjustment (St. John Parish School Board, et al vs. State of Louisiana, et al)

 

            On a motion by Mrs. Stott, seconded by Mr. Pendarvis the Board voted to transfer $1,200,000 from the General Fund to establish a Committed OPEB Fund.

 

            On a motion by Mrs. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Worthington the Board voted to contract with John Vercher, CPA to perform the school Activity Fund audit for 2013-2014.

 

            On a motion by Dr. Creel, seconded by Mrs. Stott the Board voted to levy millages on all property subject to taxation by the LaSalle Parish School Board for 2014, as recommended by the Finance Committee.   

 

            On a motion by Mrs. McCartney, seconded by Mr. Fryar the Board voted to recognize a representative from “Cabrini Dental Careivan” to provide a report on services provided to LaSalle Parish Students.

 

            Concerning other business, Greg Jones, Principal of Nebo Elementary School recognized two students, Kathryn Bailey and Taylor Bignar who recently attended and placed at the National Beta Convention after qualifying on the state level.  Closing comments included appreciation to those in attendance, prayers for the families of lost loved ones included the Peggy Vickers family, Betty Nelson family, and Kathryn Tyler’s family.

 

            On a motion by Mrs. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Anderson the Board voted to adjourn.

 

            The meeting was closed with prayer by Mr. Pendarvis.

 

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Mr. Roy Breithaupt, Superintendent

 

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Mr. Buddy Bethard, President