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6:00 P.M.
December 9, 2014
The LaSalle Parish School Board met in Regular Session on the above date with the following members present:
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 following member was absent: Mrs. Dawn Stott
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 Mr. Fryar, seconded by Mrs. Book the Board voted to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held November 3, 2014 as reproduced and distributed.
On a motion by Mr. Pendarvis, seconded by Mrs. Book the Board voted as follows (roll call vote) to renew the contract of Roy Breithaupt as Superintendent of Schools for a period of two years effective February 1, 2015 and ending January 31, 2017: Ward VI, Buddy Bethard, President does not vote:
Ward I, Dawn Stott absent
Ward II, Jonny Fryar Yes Ward VII, Walter Creel No
Ward III, Maple Book Yes Ward VIII, Dolan Pendarvis Yes
Ward IV, Virgie Wilson yes Ward IX, Charlie Anderson No
Ward V, D’Juana McCartney No Ward X, Melvin Worthington No
The vote was tied with 4 votes in favor of the contract renewal and 4 votes cast against the renewal. Ward VI, Buddy Bethard, President was obliged to submit his vote in order to break the tie vote. That vote is as follows:
Ward I, Dawn Stott absent Ward VI, Buddy Bethard Yes
Ward II, Jonny Fryar Yes Ward VII, Walter Creel No
Ward III, Maple Book Yes Ward VIII, Dolan Pendarvis Yes
Ward IV, Virgie Wilson Yes Ward IX, Charlie Anderson No
Ward V, D’Juana McCartney No Ward X, Melvin Worthington No
The motion to renew the contract of Roy Breithaupt as Superintendent of Schools for a period of two years passes with five (5) votes in favor of the contract renewal and 4 votes cast against the renewal.
On a motion by Mr. Pendarvis, seconded by Mr. Fryar the Board voted to receive the December personnel report, as recommended by the Superintendent.
PERSONNEL REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2014
RETIREMENT REQUESTS:
Rona Barbo, teacher at Olla Elementary School effective December 31, 2014.
NEW EMPLOYEES:
Amie Shadow, Child Nutrition Manager at Jena Junior High School effective November 10, 2014 for the remainder of the 2014-2015 school year (replacement for Pam Hamilton).
Holly Grant, secretary at Goodpine Middle School effective December 1, 2014 for the remainder of the 2014-2015 school year (replacement for Sherri Smith).
Amy Smith, para-professional at Jena Elementary School effective December 1, 2014 for the remainder of the 2014-2015 school year (replacement for Gayla Enterkin).
Lauren Perry, teacher at Olla Elementary School effective January 5, 2015 for the remainder of the 2014-2015 school year (replacement for Rona Barbo).
TRANSFERS:
Transfer Jeanie Coleman, Child Nutrition Technician at Jena Elementary School, from a four (4) hour position to a six (6) hour position due to the group health insurance minimum hours requirement, effective December 8, 2014 for the remainder of the 2014-2015 school year.
On a motion by Dr. Creel, seconded by Mr. Worthington the Board voted to accept the State Contract quote in the amount of $827.00 per computer received from DELL for the purchase of 25 computers to be funded through the Carl Perkins Program and 16 computers to be funded through the Child Nutrition Program.
On a motion by Mr. Worthington, seconded by Mrs. McCartney the Board voted approve implementing the “Adolescent Pre-Diabetes Prevention Program” at Jena High School for the remainder of the 2014-2015 school year. Angelia Carpenter was present representing the Pre-Diabetes Program. Jonny Fryar asked if LaSalle High School could be added to the pilot program and Mrs. Carpenter assured him they would do so for the current year.
On a motion by Mrs. McCartney, seconded by Dr. Creel the Board voted to approve out-of-state travel for Barbara Elmore to attend the National Title 1 Conference to be held in Salt Lake City, Utah on February 5 - 8, 2015, with expenses to be paid by Title 1 funds.
On a motion by Mrs. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Pendarvis the Board voted to approve the revisions to the “Student Code of Conduct” Policy, as recommended by the Education Committee.
On a motion by Mr. Fryar, seconded by Mrs. McCartney the Board voted to transfer $473,912.09 from Fund 12, Committed Construction, to a Committed Technology Fund, as recommended by the Finance Committee. One “NO” vote submitted by Mr. Charlie Anderson, Ward IX.
On a motion by Mrs. Wilson, seconded by Dr. Creel the Board voted to establish the minimum requirement for group health insurance eligibility at a minimum of 30 hours worked per week for full-time employees, with bus drivers also gaining eligibility, as recommended by the Finance Committee.
On a motion by Dr. Creel, seconded by Mrs. Book the Board voted to advertise for bids for the technology infrastructure upgrade and expansion to be reimbursed by Erate money as applicable.
On a motion by Mr. Worthington, seconded by Mrs. McCartney the Board voted to postpone the January, 2015 School Board Meeting from January 5 to January 12, 2015.
Closing comments included a brief discussion of common core with two audience members, appreciation to those in attendance, including Sammy Franklin, representing the news media and Walter Dorroh, Board Attorney, and congratulations to High Schools and their playoff events, appreciation for additional computers and technology for students to prepare for electronic testing, and wishes for a safe and happy Christmas and New Year Holiday. Mr. Roy Breithaupt presented a gavel to outgoing President Mr. Buddy Bethard.
On a motion by Dr. Creel, seconded by Mr. Anderson the Board voted to adjourn.
The meeting was closed with prayer by Mrs. Book.
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Mr. Roy Breithaupt, Superintendent
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Mr. Buddy Bethard, President