6:00 P.M.

January 11, 2021

 

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

Mrs. Dawn Stott                                    Mr. Jonny Fryar

Mr. Fred Book                                       Mr. Tim Kiri

Mrs. D'Juana McCartney                        Mr. Buddy Bethard

Mr. .1ustin Reeves                                 Mr. Dolan Pendarvis

Mrs. Aimeri Paul                                    Mr. Melvin Worthington

 

The meeting was called to order by the President, Melvin Worthington.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Worthington

 

On a motion by Mr. Pendarvis, seconded by Mr. Fryar the Board voted to accept nominations for School Board President for the year 2021. Mr. Buddy Bethard was nominated.

 

On a motion by Mrs. Paul, seconded by Mrs McCartney the Board voted to accept nominations for Vice-President, Mr. Jonny Fryar was nominated.

 

On a motion by Mr. Pendarvis, seconded by Mr. Book the Board voted to cease nominations and seat the new School Board President and Vice-President. Mr. Bethard and Mr. Fryar.

 

On a motion by Mr. Kirl, seconded by Mrs. McCartney the Board voted to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held December 7, 2020 as reproduced and distributed.

 

On a motion by Mrs. Paul, seconded by Mr. Pendarvis the Board voted to receive the January personnel report, as recommended by the Superintendent. Ward 4 Board Member abstained from voting.

JANUARY 2021

RESIGNATION

Lani Thomas, Pre-k Para at Nebo Elementary School, hereby submits her resignation effective December 4, 2020.

Carrie Smith, Teacher at LaSalle Jr. High School, hereby submits her resignation effective January 15, 2021.

NEW EMPLOYEE

Victoria Morace, Teacher at Fellowship Elementary School, effective January 4, 2021, (to fill the 7th grade position added back for the 2020-2021 school year)

RETIREMENT

Lynn Enterkin, Teacher at Jena High School, hereby submits her request for service retirement effective February 6, 2021.

VACANY

2—Child Nutrition Technicians

 

On a motion by Mr. Worthington, seconded by Mr. Fryar the Board approved a motion to renew the 20-year Lease Agreement with LaSalle Community Action Association, Inc. for use of the Trout Goodpine Kindergarten School Building. (As recommended by the Finance Committee)

 

On a motion by Mr. Book, seconded by Mr. Pendarvis the Board approved a motion to adopt the following policies as recommended by Forethought Consulting:

FILE: JCDA------- Student Code of Conduct

FILE: JCDAE----- Student Use of Cell Phones and Other Electronic Telecommunication Devices.

 

On a motion Mr. Reeves, seconded by Mrs. Paul the Board voted to adopt a Resolution in Support Broadband High Speed Internet Services for LaSalle Parish along with the LaSalle Parish Police Jury. (AS recommended by the Finance Committee)

 

On a motion by Mr. Book, seconded by Mrs. McCartney the Board approved a motion to extend the COVI 19 leave through May 31, 2021. (As recommended by the Finance Committee)

 

On a motion by Mr. Fryar, seconded by Mr. Book the Board approved a motion to table Item # 12.

 

On a motion by Mrs. Paul, seconded by Mt. Worthington the Board voted to approve the Resolution issued by the Louisiana School Boards Association declaring January 2021 as Local School Board Member Recognition Month in the State of Louisiana. (See Attachment#13)

 

On a motion by Mr. Pendarvis, seconded by Mrs. McCartney the Board approved the Louisiana School Boards Association Code of Conduct for inclusion with the Board Policy File: BH (School Board Ethics).

 

On a motion by Mr. Book, seconded by Mr. McCartney the Board approve a motion to recognize Mrs. Janet Tullos for a presentation to the out-going President.

 

On a motion by Mrs. Paul, seconded by Mr. Fryar the Board voted to adjourn.

 

Mrs. Janet Tullos, Superintendent                                      Mr. Buddy Bethard, President