6:00 P.M.

November 3, 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. Maple Book

Mrs. Virgie Wilson

Mrs. D’Juana McCartney

Mr. Buddy Bethard                                   

Dr. Walter Creel

Mr. Dolan Pendarvis

Mr. Charlie Anderson

Mr. Melvin Worthington

             The meeting was called to order by the President, Buddy Bethard who also led the opening prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.

             On a motion by Mrs. McCartney, seconded by Mr. Fryar the Board voted to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held October 6, 2014 as reproduced and distributed.

             On a motion by Mrs. Stott, seconded by Mr. Anderson the Board voted to receive the November personnel report, as recommended by the Superintendent.

PERSONNEL REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2014   

NEW EMPLOYEES:

Kay Tatum, as Janitor at Olla Elementary School effective November 3, 2014 for the remainder of the 2014-2015 school year (replacing Cherridy Seamans).

Currently advertising the following positions:

Secretary at Goodpine Middle School

             On a motion by Mr. Worthington, seconded by Mrs. Wilson the Board voted to authorize payment of November Sales Tax Supplement as follows: Degreed (position requires a 4-year degree) in the amount of $1,249.95 and Support (position does not require a 4-year degree) in the amount of $874.95.

             On a motion by Mr. Fryar, seconded by Mrs. Book the Board voted to authorize payment of the $300 stipend to those employees evaluated as Highly Effective with the stipend to be paid along with the December 2014 payroll disbursement.

             On a motion by Mrs. Book, seconded by Dr. Creel the Board voted to advertise for bids for the sale of the Scotsman Ice Machine (remote system) located at LaSalle High School.

             On a motion by Dr. Creel, seconded by Mrs. McCartney the Board voted to table Agenda Item #8 until a later time.  This item dealt with Policy Revisions as required by 2014 Legislative updates that were submitted for Board approval by Forethought Consulting.  Policy EDD “School Bus Scheduling and Routing” concerned the Board and additional information will be sought.

             On a motion by Mr. Worthington, seconded by Dr. Creel the Board voted to approve the Business Associate Agreement with Christus St. Francis Cabrini Hospital as recommended by the Finance Committee.

             On a motion by Mrs. McCartney, seconded by Mr. Fryar the Board voted to accept the state contract quote in the amount of $827.00 per computer which was received from DELL for the purchase of 344 computers, as recommended by the Finance Committee.

             On a motion by Mrs. Book, seconded by Mrs. Wilson the Board voted to authorize John J. Guth Associates, Inc. to commence with the bid process for the renovation of electrical systems at Olla Elementary School, as recommended by the Finance Committee.

             Closing comments included appreciation to those in attendance, including Sammy Franklin, representing the news media and Walter Dorroh, Board Attorney, and congratulations to Jena and LaSalle High Schools and their successful Homecoming events, appreciation for additional computers and technology for students to prepare for electronic testing, reminder of Education Committee Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 5:00 p.m., reminder that everyone should vote in the November 4^th election, and wishes for a safe and happy Thanksgiving Holiday.

             On a motion by Dr. Creel, seconded by Mr. Anderson the Board voted to adjourn.

             The meeting was closed with prayer by Mrs. Stott.

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Mr. Roy Breithaupt, Superintendent                        

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Mr. Buddy Bethard, President