OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
RICHLAND PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Regular Session
The Richland Parish School Board met at its offices in Rayville, Louisiana, on Tuesday, November 9, 2010, at 6:00 p.m.
Agenda Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance.
Item 1
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Agenda Members present: Mr. Billy Calvert, Mr. Leonard Guine,
Item 2 Mr. Kevin Eppinette, Mrs. Marie Lewis, Mr. Danny Whitstine,
Mr. Todd Weed, Mrs. Dee Adams, Mrs. Patricia Jordan
Members absent: Mrs. Sharon Jones
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Agenda Mr. Whitstine moved, seconded by Mr. Weed, to approve the agenda with the;
Item 3 addition of Item No. 16 – Discuss allegations of grade changes.
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mrs. Jones
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Agenda Mr. Weed moved, seconded by Mr. Eppinette, to approve the October 12, 2010,
Item 4 Regular Session minutes before publishing in the Official Journal.
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mrs. Jones
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Agenda Mr. Whitstine moved, seconded by Mr. Calvert, to approve and take action with
Item 5 respect to adopting a resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring
the result of the special election held in School District No. 3 of the Parish of Richland,
State of Louisiana, on Tuesday, November 2, 2010, to authorize the incurring of debt
and issuance of bonds therein.
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mrs. Jones
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Agenda Mrs. Jordan moved, seconded by Mr. Whitstine to approve the
Item 6 closing two checking accounts (DHS Food Svc. #6000301027 & DMS Cafet. #6000316423) and opening new, ”not for profit” type accounts.
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mrs. Jones
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Agenda Mr. Whitstine moved, seconded by Mrs. Jordan to approve the following
Item 7 proposed policy amendments:
FILE: EDBA Responsibility for Vehicle Operation (New Policy)
FILE: GBN Dismissal of Employees
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mrs. Jones
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Agenda Mr. Eppinette moved, seconded by Mr. Weed to approve the
Item 8 request to declare attached list of property as surplus.
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mrs. Jones
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Agenda Mr. Guine moved, seconded by Mr. Calvert to approve Form 800A -
Item 9 Additional Comments Employee Documentation.
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mrs. Jones
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Agenda Mr. Eppinette moved, seconded by Mr. Whitstine to approve the Louisiana
Item 10 Compliance Questionnaire for the period July 1, 2009, to June 30, 2010.
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mrs. Jones
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Agenda Mr. Weed moved, seconded by Mrs. Jordan to approve the requesting of
Item 11 right-of-way from CRP for Entergy on the 16th Section land located at W2, S16,
T15N, R6E.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Yeas: Mr. Calvert, Mr. Guine, Mr. Weed, Mr. Eppinette
Mrs. Jordan, Mrs. Lewis, Mr. Whitstine, Mrs. Adams
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Mrs. Jones
Motion Carried
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Agenda Mr. Weed moved, seconded by Mrs. Jordan to make a substitute motion
Item 12 granting an extension of five additional years (instead of ten) at the current rate
to James Slade for 16th Section property located at W2, S16, T15N, R6E, the
extension being contingent on receiving, in writing, the detailed plans for improvements
with all parties signing in agreement that if improvements are not made the
lease extension is void.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Yeas: Mr. Calvert, Mr. Weed, Mr. Eppinette,
Mrs. Jordan, Mrs. Lewis, Mr. Whitstine, Mrs. Adams
Nays: Mr. Guine,
Abstain: None
Absent: Mrs. Jones
Motion Carried
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Agenda Mr. Eppinette moved, seconded by Mr. Whitstine to grant the superintendent
Item 13 authority to advertise for the position of Elementary Supervisor.
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mrs. Jones
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Agenda Mrs. Jordan moved, seconded by Mr. Weed to approve the personnel chart.
Item 14
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NAME |
R/S |
POSITION |
LOC |
EFFECTIVE |
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RETIREMENT: |
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Guthrie, Susan |
WF |
Elem. Supvsr. |
CO |
11/30/10 |
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SABBATICAL LEAVE: |
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Watson, Sandra |
WF |
Teacher |
RHS |
1/6/11 – 5/21/11 |
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RESIGNATIONS: |
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Shivers, Connie |
WF |
Teacher |
RES |
11/12/10 |
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Perry, Theresa |
WF |
AP Bookkeeper |
CO |
11/8/10 |
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EXTENDED SICK LEAVE: |
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Barney, Regina |
WF |
Teacher |
RES |
11/11/10 – 12/17/10 |
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LEAVE WITH PAY: |
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Smith, Gregory |
WM |
Janitor |
DES |
10/1/10, 10/5/10 – 10/11/10 |
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LEAVE WITHOUT PAY: |
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Kitchens, James |
WM |
Teacher |
DES |
9/22/10 .31 |
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Howard, Katrina |
BF |
Paraprof. |
SES |
10/29/10 .5 |
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Barney, Regina |
WF |
Teacher |
RES |
10/28/10 .79, 10/29/10 |
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Hilburn, Kevin |
WM |
Teacher |
RJH |
10/1/10, 10/5/10–10/29/10 |
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Lupo, Nora |
WF |
Teacher |
DES |
10/7/10 .62, 10/8/10 |
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McMahan, Amanda |
BF |
Teacher |
RCCA |
10/19/10 .79, 10/20/10, 10/21/10 .36 |
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Ranel, Nettie |
BF |
Prncpl. Intern |
DES |
10/7/10 .31 |
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Kitchens, James |
WM |
Teacher |
DES |
10/15/10 |
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TRANSFER: |
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Whitfield, Joseph |
BM |
Bus Driver |
RHS |
to T.Alexander’s route - 11/10/10 |
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Griffin, Larry |
BM |
Custodian |
DHS |
to DES - 11/10/10 |
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mrs. Jones
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Agenda The board received the following monthly reports:
Item 15
a) School Lunch
b) Sales Tax Monthly Receipts
c) Financial - General Fund
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Agenda Mr. Whitstine moved, seconded by Mr. Weed to go into executive session to discuss
Item 16 allegations of grade changes.
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mrs. Jones
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Executive Session:
Present: Mr. Weed, Mr. Whitstine, Mrs. Adams, Mr. Eppinette, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Jordan,
Mr. Guine, Mr. Calvert, RHS Principal Georgia Ineichen, Attorney David Doughty
Absent: Mrs. Sharon Jones
~~Mr. Eppinette moved, seconded by Mr. Guine to adjourn the executive session~~
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mrs. Jones
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~~Mr. Eppinette moved, seconded by Mrs. Jordan to adjourn the regular meeting ~~
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mrs. Jones
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CATHY STOCKTON, SECRETARY MARIE LEWIS, PRESIDENT
RICHLAND PARISH SCHOOL BOARD RICHLAND PARISH SCHOOL BOARD