OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
RICHLAND PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Special Session
The Richland Parish School Board met at its offices in Rayville, Louisiana, on Monday, July 28, 2014, at 5:00 p.m.
Agenda Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
Item 1
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Agenda Members present: Mr. Kevin Eppinette, Mr. Joe Chapman, Mr. Billy Calvert,
Item 2 Ms. Marie Lewis, Mr. David Barton, Mr. Ray Farmer, Mr. Moses Wilkins,
Mr. Leonard Guine
Members absent: Ms. Dee Adams
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Agenda Mr. Barton moved, seconded by Mr. Eppinette to approve the agenda.
Item 3
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Ms. Adams
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Agenda Mr. Barton moved, seconded by Mr. Eppinette to approve the elimination of bus transportation
Item 4 services for all majority-to-minority and school choice transfer students.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Yeas: Mr. Eppinette
Nays: Mr. Wilkins, Mr. Calvert, Mr. Guine, Ms. Lewis,
Mr. Chapman, Mr. Barton, Mr. Farmer
Abstain: None
Absent: Ms. Adams
Motion Failed
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Agenda Mr. Barton moved, seconded by Mr. Eppinette to approve the recommendations from the
Item 5 Finance Committee relative to 2014-2015 General Fund budgetary cuts;
RPSB 2014-15 PRELIMINARY GENERAL FUNDS BUDGETARY CUTS
Recommendations of Finance Committee
Reduction to MFP Funding = $1,020,000
Committee Members- Marie Lewis, David Barton, Kevin Eppinette, and Leonard Guine
Meeting Dates - July 8, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.; July 14, 2O14 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm
July 21,2014 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm; and July 23,2014 from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
1. Reduce Printer position from full-time to part-time. COST EFFECT: $30,000 savings
2. Eliminate $200 teacher allocation from general funds. COST EFFECT: $40,000 savings
3. Eliminate and contract Truancy Officer Position. COST EFFECT: $23,400 savings
4. Eliminate and contract Rayville High School Arts Center Facilitator position.
COST EFFECT: $57,000 savings
5. Eliminate (2) special Education Teacher position from DES. COST EFFECT: $120,000 savings
6. Eliminate (1) teacher position from RHS, HRES, RJHS, MJHS, DMs, and MES @ $60,000 each
COST EFFECT: $360,000 savings
7. Eliminate (2) Teacher positions from RCCA @ $60,000 each. COST EFFECT: $120,000 savings
8. Eliminate full-time Librarian position at RHS. COST EFFECT: $60,000
9. Eliminate (3) Day-to-Day Janitors at RHS, RJHS, and DMS. COST EFFECT: $55,000 savings
10. Cost Analysis by Business Manager Regina Mekus. COST EFFECT: $154,600 savings
a. Legal Fees: COST EFFECT: $20,000 savings
b. Maintenance Fees: COST EFFECT: $45,000 savings
c. Bus Upkeep: COST EFFECT: $44,600 savings
d. (1) Interim Administrator & (2) Severance: COST EFFECT: $45,000 savings
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Yeas: Mr. Eppinette, Mr. Chapman, Mr. Barton, Mr. Farmer,
Mr. Wilkins, Mr. Calvert, Mr. Guine, Ms. Lewis,
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Ms. Adams
Motion Carried
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Agenda Mr. Barton moved, seconded by Mr. Calvert to approve student transfers numbered
Item 6 1 through 49 on chart.
STUDENT TRANSFERS: |
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1) Jackson, Kam’Ron M to M |
bm |
9 |
from Rayville |
to Mangham |
2014-2015 |
2) Martinez, Kentrell M to M |
bm |
4 |
from Rayville |
to Start |
2014-2015 |
3) Green, Devin M to M |
bm |
1 |
from Rayville |
to Start |
2014-2015 |
4) Miller, Antijuan M to M |
bm |
5 |
from Rayville |
to Holly Ridge |
2014-2015 |
5) Briggs, Adrian M to M |
bm |
7 |
from Rayville |
to Holly Ridge |
2014-2015 |
6) Byrd, KeonTerrius M to M |
bm |
10 |
from Rayville |
to Mangham |
2014-2015 |
7) Reynolds, Ja’Mauri M to M |
bm |
1 |
from Rayville |
to Start |
2014-2015 |
8) Curry, Marcus M to M |
bm |
2 |
from Rayville |
to Holly Ridge |
2014-2015 |
9) Wheeler, Sanaa M to M |
bf |
K |
from Rayville |
to Start |
2014-2015 |
10) Lyons, Kenecia M to M |
bf |
K |
from Rayville |
to Start |
2014-2015 |
11) Theus, Sheldon M to M |
bm |
K |
from Rayville |
to Start |
2014-2015 |
12) Lawson, LaNaja M to M |
bf |
2 |
from Rayville |
to Start |
2014-2015 |
13) Esters, Trinity M to M |
bf |
4 |
from Rayville |
to Holly Ridge |
2014-2015 |
14) Smith, Kira M to M |
wf |
K |
from Holly Ridge |
to Rayville |
2014-2015 |
15) White, Gabrionna M to M |
bf |
6 |
from Rayville |
to Holly Ridge |
2014-2015 |
16) Haynes, Jordan M to M |
bm |
6 |
from Rayville |
to Start |
2014-2015 |
17) Wilson, Ja’Mya M to M |
bf |
K |
from Rayville |
to Start |
2014-2015 |
18) Reynolds, Jr., Billy M to M |
bm |
4 |
from Rayville |
to Start |
2014-2015 |
19) Jeselink, A’Mya M to M |
bf |
K |
from Rayville |
to Start |
2014-2015 |
20) Ausberry III, Chester M to M |
bm |
12 |
from Rayville |
to Mangham |
2014-2015 |
21) Payne, Kristina M to M |
bf |
9 |
from Rayville |
to Mangham |
2014-2015 |
22) Washington, Henry M to M |
bm |
4 |
from Delhi |
to Holly Ridge |
2014-2015 |
23) Wright, Taylor M to M |
bf |
K |
from Rayville |
to Mangham |
2014-2015 |
24) Ball, Devron M to M |
bm |
1 |
from Rayville |
to Start |
2014-2014 |
25) Holland, Jakobe M to M |
bm |
10 |
from Rayville |
to Mangham |
2014-2015 |
26) Miller, China M to M |
bf |
5 |
from Rayville |
to Holly Ridge |
2014-2015 |
27) Miller, Omarrion M to M |
bm |
4 |
from Rayville |
to Holly Ridge |
2014-2015 |
28) Fountain, Kemari M to M |
bm |
K |
from Delhi |
to Holly Ridge |
2014-2015 |
29) Wilson, Silas M to M |
bm |
5 |
from Rayville |
to Holly Ridge |
2014-2015 |
30) Wilson, Si’Lexius M to M |
bf |
5 |
from Rayville |
to Holly Ridge |
2014-2015 |
31) Ellis, Jr., Micheal M to M |
bm |
4 |
from Rayville |
to Holly Ridge |
2014-2015 |
32) Owens, Julian M to M |
bf |
8 |
from Rayville |
to Start |
2014-2015 |
33) Williams, Jr., Thaddius M to M |
bm |
7 |
from Rayville |
to Start |
2014-2015 |
34) Williams, Patrick M to M |
bm |
4 |
from Rayville |
to Start |
2014-2015 |
35) Williams, Kylee M to M |
bf |
3 |
from Rayville |
to Start |
2014-2015 |
36) Rosas, Kaylee M to M |
bf |
K |
from Rayville |
to Start |
2014-2015 |
37) Dill, Ne’Autica M to M |
bf |
4 |
from Rayville |
to Start |
2014-2015 |
38) Puckett, LaKendrick M to M |
bm |
K |
from Rayville |
to Mangham |
2014-2015 |
39) Estis, Jake mom employed |
wm |
K |
from Start |
to Mangham |
2014-2015 |
40) Fortenberry, William M to M |
bm |
7 |
from Rayville |
to Holly Ridge |
2014-2015 |
41) Commenia, O’Ryan M to M |
bm |
2 |
from Rayville |
to Holly Ridge |
2014-2015 |
42) Modicue, Derrick M to M |
bm |
4 |
from Rayville |
to Start |
2014-2015 |
43) Jackson, Ki’ara M to M |
bf |
K |
from Rayville |
to Start |
2014-2015 |
44) Ausberry, Thomas M to M |
bm |
11 |
from Rayville |
to Mangham |
2014-2015 |
45) Jones, Silis D. M to M |
bm |
1 |
from Rayville |
to Holly Ridge |
2014-2015 |
46) Johnson, Kendra M to M |
bf |
12 |
from Rayville |
to Mangham |
2014-2015 |
47) Johnson, Tomnia M to M |
bf |
5 |
from Rayville |
to Mangham |
2014-2015 |
48) Johnson, Janie M to M |
bf |
2 |
from Rayville |
to Mangham |
2014-2015 |
49) Johnson, Tacoda M to M |
bm |
1 |
from Rayville |
to Mangham |
2014-2015 |
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Ms. Adams
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Agenda Mr. Eppinette moved, seconded by Mr. Farmer to approve the personnel chart.
Item 7
RESIGNATIONS: |
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Do, Theresa |
BF |
Teacher |
HRE |
7/17/2014 |
Barney, Regina |
WF |
Teacher |
RES |
7/21/2014 |
Simpson, Wanda |
BF |
Teacher |
RJH |
7/14/2014 |
Hill, Amber |
WF |
Teacher |
SES |
7/10/2014 |
Ridgeway, Todd |
WM |
Paraprofessional |
MJH |
7/24/2014 |
Richards, Kimberly |
WF |
Teacher |
DES |
7/21/2014 |
RETIREMENT: |
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Thomas, Alvin |
BM |
Janitor |
RHS |
7/29/2014 |
LEAVE WITHOUT PAY: |
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Travis, Mary |
BF |
Janitor |
SES |
8/12/14 – 12/19/14 |
TRANSFERS: |
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May, Arlene |
BF |
Parapro DMS to |
SES |
8/14/14 |
Newsome, Lee |
BM |
Parapro SES to |
RJH |
8/14/14 |
NEW HIRE: |
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Jordan, Melinda (route vacated by M. Bennett) |
BF |
Bus Driver |
CO |
8/14/14 – 5/21/14 |
CORRECTION: |
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Gregorie, Elizabeth (12 mo) |
WF |
Teacher |
MHS |
8/1/2014 |
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Ms. Adams
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Agenda Mr. Barton moved, seconded by Mr. Wilkins to approve the Superintendent’s
Item 8 recommendation of Dr. Georgia Ineichen as Vocational Education Supervisor.
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Ms. Adams
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Agenda Mr. Guine moved, seconded by Mr. Barton to approve the Superintendent’s
Item 9 recommendation of Ms. Barbara Turner as Interim Principal assigned to Delhi High
School effective July 29, 2014, through June 30, 2015.
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Ms. Adams
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Agenda Mr. Eppinette moved, seconded by Mr. Calvert to approve the advertising for the
Item 10 position of Manager of Maintenance and Transportation.
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Ms. Adams
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Agenda Mr. Barton moved, seconded by Mr. Chapman to table considering participation in
Item 11 Community Eligibility Provision;
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Yeas: Mr. Eppinette, Mr. Chapman, Mr. Barton, Mr. Farmer,
Mr. Wilkins, Mr. Calvert, Ms. Lewis
Nays: Mr. Guine
Abstain: None
Absent: Ms. Adams
Motion Carried
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Agenda Mr. Guine moved, seconded by Mr. Farmer to approve declaring the Engage NY ELA textbooks
Item 12 as surplus for MES, MJH, and MHS.
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Ms. Adams
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~~Mr. Eppinette moved, seconded by Mr. Farmer to adjourn the special session meeting~~
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Ms. Adams
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SHELDON JONES, SECRETARY
RICHLAND PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
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MARIE LEWIS, PRESIDENT
RICHLAND PARISH SCHOOL BOARD