OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE

RICHLAND PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

Regular Session

The Richland Parish School Board met at its offices in Rayville, Louisiana, 411 Foster Street, on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at 6:00 p.m.

Agenda     Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance.

Item 1

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Agenda     Members present: Mr. Eugene Young, Jr., Mr. James Hough, Mr. Joe Chapman, Mr. Kevin Eppinette, Mr. Chris Pruitt, Mr. Billy Calvert

Item 2            

                Members absent:  Mr. Moses Wilkins, Ms. Marie Lewis, Ms. Alece Copeland

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Agenda     Mr. Young moved, seconded by Mr. Chapman to approve the December 13, 2016, Regular Session Minutes before publishing in the Official Journal.

Item 3        

VOTE:    Yeas: All      Nays:  None   Absent:  Mr. Wilkins, Ms. Lewis, Ms. Copeland

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Agenda       The Board received the following policy revisions:

Item 4          

                          FILE:    DJAA – Authorized Signatures

                                       JBC – School Admission

                                       JBCC – Student Assignment

                                       JCDAB – Dangerous Weapons

                                       JGCD – Administration of Medication

                                       JQE – Expectant and Parenting Students (NEW)

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Agenda       The Board members were recognized for completing the required number of continuing education hours for 2016;

Item 5          

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Agenda      Mr. Hough moved, seconded by Mr. Young to enter into a one year agreement with the LSU Ag Center/4-H Program in the amount of $9,745.00 for the 2016-2017 school year.

Item 6         

VOTE:    Yeas: All      Nays:  None   Absent:  Mr. Wilkins, Ms. Lewis, Ms. Copeland

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Agenda      Mr. Young moved, seconded by Mr. Chapman to approve the adoption of a Resolution which declares January 2017 as Louisiana School Board Recognition Month.

Item 7         

VOTE:    Yeas: All      Nays:  None   Absent:  Mr. Wilkins, Ms. Lewis, Ms. Copeland

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Agenda        Mr. Hough moved, seconded by Mr. Calvert to approve the personnel action.

Item 8                         

                VOTE:      Yeas: All      Nays:  None   Absent:  Mr. Wilkins, Ms. Lewis, Ms. Copeland

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Agenda        The Board received the following monthly reports:

Item 9             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 10                                                                          

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                  ~~ Mr. Young moved, seconded by Mr. Chapman to adjourn the meeting ~~

VOTE:    Yeas: All      Nays:  None   Absent:  Mr. Wilkins, Ms. Lewis, Ms. Copeland

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SHELDON JONES, SECRETARY                                  KEVIN EPPINETTE, PRESIDENT

RICHLAND PARISH SCHOOL BOARD                         RICHLAND PARISH SCHOOL BOARD