OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
RICHLAND PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Regular Session
The Richland Parish School Board met at its offices in Rayville, Louisiana, on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.
Agenda Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance;
Item 1
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Item 2 Members present: Rev. Eugene Young, Jr., Mr. Billy Calvert, Dr. Georgia Ineichen, Mr. Chris Pruitt, Mr. James Hough, Mr. Kevin Eppinette, Mr. James Hough, Mr. Joe Chapman
Members absent: Mr. Moses Wilkins and Ms. Marie Lewis
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Item 3 Rev. Young moved; seconded by Mr. Pruitt to approve the December 15, 2020, Regular Session Minutes before publishing in the Official Journal;
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mr. Moses Wilkins and Ms. Marie Lewis
Motion Carried
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Item 4 The Board recognized Taylor and Sons presenting Makenzie Burns as the Employee of the Month;
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Item 5 The Board was recognized for completing the required number of continuing education for 2020;
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Agenda The Board received the following revised policies:
Item 6 File: BCAD-20B
GBRIB-20B
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Item 7 Mr. Calvert moved, Mr. Chapman seconded to approve resolution recognizing January 2021 as School Board Recognition Month;
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Item 8 Mr. Hough moved, seconded by Rev. Young to change the date for the regular board meeting scheduled for March 9, 2021 to March 4, 2021
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mr. Moses Wilkins and Ms. Marie Lewis
Motion Carried
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Item 9 Rev. Young moved, seconded by Mr. Calvert approving the consideration and action with respect to adopting a resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the special election held in School District No. 1 of the Parish of Richland, State of Louisiana;
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Yeas: Mr. Chris Pruitt, Dr. Georgia Ineichen, Rev. Eugene Young, Mr. Billy Calvert, Mr. James Hough, Mr. Joe Chapman, Mr. Kevin Eppinette
Nays:
Abstain:
Absent: Mr. Moses Wilkins, and Ms. Marie Lewis
Motion Carried
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Item 10 Rev. Young moved, seconded by Dr. Ineichen approving the consideration and action with respect to adopting a resolution authorizing the incurring of debt and issuance of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2021, of School District No. 1 of the Parish of Richland, State of Louisiana; and providing for other matters in connection therewith;
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Yeas: Mr. Chris Pruitt, Dr. Georgia Ineichen, Rev. Eugene Young, Mr. Billy Calvert, Mr. James Hough, Mr. Joe Chapman, Mr. Kevin Eppinette
Nays:
Abstain:
Absent: Mr. Moses Wilkins, and Ms. Marie Lewis
Motion Carried
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Item 11 Mr. Pruitt moved, seconded by Dr. Ineichen approving the resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held by the Richland Parish School District No. 2, State of Louisiana, to authorize the incurring of debt and issuance of bonds therein; making application to the State Bond Commission and providing for other matters in connection therewith;
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Yeas: Mr. Chris Pruitt, Dr. Georgia Ineichen, Rev. Eugene Young, Mr. Billy Calvert, Mr. James Hough, Mr. Joe Chapman, Mr. Kevin Eppinette
Nays:
Abstain:
Absent: Mr. Moses Wilkins, and Ms. Marie Lewis
Motion Carried
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Item 12 Dr. Ineichen moved, seconded by Mr. Hough approving the resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held by the Richland Parish School District No. 3, State of Louisiana, to authorize the incurring of debt and issuance of bonds therein; making application to the State Bond Commission and providing for other matters in connection therewith;
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Yeas: Mr. Chris Pruitt, Dr. Georgia Ineichen, Rev. Eugene Young, Mr. Billy Calvert, Mr. James Hough, Mr. Joe Chapman, Mr. Kevin Eppinette
Nays:
Abstain:
Absent: Mr. Moses Wilkins, and Ms. Marie Lewis
Motion Carried
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Item 13 Rev Young moved, seconded by Mr. Pruitt to consider the approval of the Superintendent’s recommendation of the 2020-2021 e-rate vendors;
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mr. Moses Wilkins, and Ms. Marie Lewis
Motion Carried
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Agenda The school board received the following monthly reports:
Item 14 a) Personnel Chart
b) School Lunch
c) Sales Tax Monthly Receipts
d) Financial - General Fund
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Agenda The Board received information on upcoming district events;
Item 15
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Item 16 The Board received an update on Richland Parish School Board 2020-2021School Reopening Plan;
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Agenda Dr. Ineichen moved, seconded by Mr. Pruitt to adjourn.
Item 17
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mr. Moses Wilkins, and Ms. Marie Lewis
Motion Carried
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SHELDON JONES, SECRETARY KEVIN EPPINETTE, PRESIDENT
RICHLAND PARISH SCHOOL BOARD RICHLAND PARISH SCHOOL BOARD