OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
RICHLAND PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Regular Session
The Richland Parish School Board met at its offices in Rayville, Louisiana, on Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at 6:00 p.m.
Agenda Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance.
Item 1
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Agenda Members present: Mr. Billy Calvert, Mrs. Marie Lewis
Item 2 Mr. Kevin Eppinette, Mr. David Barton, Mr. Ray Farmer,
Mrs. Dee Adams, Mr. Joe Chapman, Mr. Leonard Guine,
Mr. Moses Wilkins
Members absent: None
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Agenda Mr. Barton moved, seconded by Mr. Chapman to approve the agenda with the
Item 3 addition of Item 20a – consider filing a motion in District Court for relief from the
preferential hiring requirements in the consent decree;
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: None
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Agenda Mrs. Lewis moved, seconded by Mrs. Adams, to approve the June 12, 2012,
Item 4 Regular Session minutes before publishing in the Official Journal.
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: None
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Agenda Item 5 was moved down on the Agenda to follow Item 20a.
Item 5
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Agenda Mr. Guine moved, seconded by Mr. Calvert to table the approval of
Item 6 the reapportionment proposed by the Richland Parish School Board due to
the absence of new drawings from Mr. David Creed of North Delta Regional
Planning & Development;
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: None
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Agenda Mr. Guine moved, seconded by Mr. Chapman to grant authority to the Superintendent
Item 7 to enter into a NoDropout master service agreement with The American Academy.
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: None
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Agenda The board received a draft of the proposed, state mandated Personnel Evaluation Plan.
Item 8
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Agenda The Board received a draft of the 2012-2013 Pupil Progression Plan.
Item 9
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Agenda The board received a request from the School Food Service Department to establish local
Item 10 rule and regulations to control the sale of competitive foods; prohibit leaving campus for
or being brought foods from competitive sources; and prohibiting carbonated beverages
in school cafeteria.
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Agenda Mr. Barton moved, seconded by Mrs. Lewis to keep the School Food Service meal
Item 11 prices for 2012-2013 the same as they were in 2011-2012.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Yeas: Mrs. Adams, Mr. Chapman, Mr. Barton, Mr. Farmer,
Mr. Eppinette, Mrs. Lewis
Nays: Mr. Wilkins, Mr. Calvert, Mr. Guine
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried
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Agenda Mr. Barton moved, seconded by Mr. Calvert to approve the exception to File:
Item 12 GBRIB Sick Leave and allow Delares Tharpe to donate 25 days of sick leave to
Vickie Watson.
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: None
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Agenda The board received the following changes/additions to School Board Policies:
Item 13
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FILE: ABD – School Superintendent Legal Status |
FILE: GBD – Employment of Personnel |
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FILE: BH – School Board Ethics |
FILE: GBE – Assignment |
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FILE: CED – Employment of Superintendent |
FILE: GBG – Probation |
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FILE: CEI – Evaluation of the Superintendent (new) |
FILE: GBL – Tenure |
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FILE: GBA – Contracts and Compensation |
FILE: GBN – Dismissal of Employees |
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FILE: GBC – Recruitment |
FILE: GBNA – Reduction of Personnel |
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Agenda Mr. Calvert moved, seconded by Mr. Farmer to approve the advertising for
Item 14 position of Principal Intern assigned to Delhi Middle School.
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: None
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Agenda Mr. Farmer moved, seconded by Mr. Wilkins to approve the advertising for
Item 15 position of Principal Intern assigned to Holly Ridge Elementary School.
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: None
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Agenda No motion was made to the superintendent’s recommendation of Joan Rhodes
Item 16 for principal assigned to Rayville Elementary School;
Mr. Wilkins moved, seconded by Mrs. Lewis to approve the superintendent’s
recommendation of Roy Higgins for principal at Rayville Elementary School;
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Yeas: Mr. Wilkins, Mr. Guine, Mrs. Lewis
Nays: Mrs. Adams, Mr. Calvert, Mr. Chapman, Mr. Barton,
Mr. Farmer, Mr. Eppinette
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Motion Failed
No motion was made to the superintendent’s recommendation of Wilbert Pharr as
Principal assigned to Rayville Elementary School.
Mrs. Lewis moved, seconded by Mr. Farmer to re-advertise for the position of
Principal assigned to Rayville Elementary School
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Yeas: Mr. Wilkins, Mr. Guine, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Adams, Mr. Chapman,
Mr. Barton, Mr. Farmer, Mr. Eppinette
Nays: Mr. Calvert
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried
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Agenda Mr. Barton moved, seconded by Mr. Farmer to approve the following transfer
Item 17 students:
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Graham, Nykeishan (MtoM) |
BF |
6th |
from Rayville to |
Start |
2012-2013 |
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Graham, Jessie (MtoM) |
BF |
2nd |
from Rayville to |
Start |
2012-2013 |
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McMillan, Shaderrica (MtoM) |
BF |
6th |
from Rayville to |
Start |
2012-2013 |
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Sledge, Enyce (MtoM) |
BM |
3rd |
from Rayville to |
Start |
2012-2013 |
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: None
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Agenda Mr. Barton moved, seconded by Mr. Chapman to approve the personnel action chart.
Item 18
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RETIREMENT: |
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Smith, Althan |
BM |
Principal |
MHS |
6/29/2012 |
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Linder, Priscilla T. |
WF |
Teacher |
CO |
8/13/2012 |
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RESIGNATION: |
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Gray, Merdith |
BF |
School Clerk |
RCCA |
6/30/2012 |
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Corley, Brandy |
WF |
Teacher |
HRE |
6/30/2012 |
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May, Virginia |
BF |
Teacher |
HRE |
6/28/2012 |
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Walker, Stephanie |
BF |
Teacher |
RES |
7/10/2012 |
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EXTENDED SICK LEAVE: |
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Colvin, Erica |
WF |
Teacher |
RES |
5/10-11/12 |
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CONTRACT RENEWALS: |
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Burdeaux, David |
WM |
JROTC Instr. |
RHS |
7/1/12 – 6/30/14 |
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Staten, Chyrisse |
BF |
Guidance Cnslr. |
DHS |
7/1/12 – 6/30/14 |
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Crawford, Shelly |
WF |
Principal |
DES |
7/1/12 – 6/30/14 |
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Crow, Robyne |
WF |
Spvsr of Crrclm, Asmnt, & Acctbty |
CO |
7/1/12 – 6/30/14 |
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Gallman, Harold |
WM |
Prsnnl Dir/Spvsr of Child Welfare |
CO |
7/1/12 – 6/30/14 |
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McDonald, Lee |
WM |
Spvsr Voc Prgrms |
RCCA |
7/1/12 – 6/30/14 |
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Ranel, Nettie |
BF |
Prncpl Intern |
DES |
7/1/12 – 6/30/14 |
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Woodson, Tommy |
BM |
Mgr Trans/Maint |
CO |
7/1/12 – 6/30/14 |
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Davis, Joyce |
WF |
Principal |
SES |
8/5/12 – 8/4/14 |
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Brown, Terry |
BM |
Ast Principal |
RES |
8/5/12 – 8/4/14 |
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: None
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Agenda The Board received the following monthly reports.
Item 19 a) School Lunch
b) Sales Tax Monthly Receipts
c) Financial - General Fund
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Agenda The Board received information on upcoming school district events.
Item 20
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Agenda Mrs. Lewis moved, seconded by Mr. Chapman to approve the filing of a motion
Item 20a with U.S. District Court for relief from the preferential hiring requirements
set forth in the consent decree.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Yeas: Mr. Wilkins, Mr. Guine, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Adams, Mr. Chapman,
Mr. Calvert, Mr. Farmer, Mr. Eppinette
Nays: Mr. Barton
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried
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Agenda Mrs. Lewis moved, seconded by Mr. Wilkins to approve the bid from Ouachita
Item 5 Builders for the alterations and additions to Rayville High School.
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: None
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Agenda Mr. Guine moved, seconded by Mr. Farmer to go into executive session to do
Item 21 evaluations of the Superintendent.
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: None
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Mr. Barton moved, seconded by Mr. Calvert to adjourn the executive session and
re-convene the regular session meeting.
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: None
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Mr. Barton moved, seconded by Mr. Wilkins to adjourn the regular session meeting.
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: None
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SHELDON JONES, SECRETARY KEVIN EPPINETTE, PRESIDENT
RICHLAND PARISH SCHOOL BOARD RICHLAND PARISH SCHOOL BOARD