 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE

RICHLAND PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

Regular Session

 

The Richland Parish School Board met at its Rayville, Louisiana, offices on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

 

Agenda    Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance.

Item 1

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Agenda    Members present: Rev. William Cleveland, Mr. Reed Trisler, Mrs. Marie Lewis,

Item 2       Dr. Georgia Ineichen, Mrs. Emily Ogden, Mrs. Linda Jones, Mr. Scott McKay

                         

                  Members absent:   Mr. James Hough, Mr. Chris Pruitt

 

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Agenda    Mrs. Emily Ogden moved, seconded by Mrs. Linda Jones, to approve the

Item 3             September 10, 2024, regular board meeting minutes before publishing in the Official Journal;

 

                  VOTE:     Yeas: All                   Nays: None        Absent: Mr. James Hough,

                                                                                                       Mr. Chris Pruitt

 

Motion Carried

 

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Agenda    The Richland Parish School Board recognized, Hykeem Jefferson, SES student,

Item 4       as the October Student of the Month.

 

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Agenda    The Richland Parish School Board recognized, Ms. Anna King, SES

Item 5       Instructional Coach, as the October Employee of the Month.

 

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Agenda    The Richland Parish School Board received a report from LSU Ag Center relative

Item 6       to 4-H services.                                                       

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Agenda    The Richland Parish School Board received a report from Truancy Officer,

Item 7       Mr. Tommy Watson.

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Agenda    The Richland Parish School Board received a report from the Federal Programs

Item 8       Department concerning high-dosage tutoring.

 

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Agenda    The Richland Parish School Board received new information pertaining to the

Item 9       2024-2025 Pupil Progression Plan.

 

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Agenda    Mrs. Marie Lewis moved, seconded by Mr. Scott McKay to consider the following

Item 10      revised policies:

                        ABCB-24, Qualifications for School Board Members

BBBC-24, School Board Member Continuing Education

BCBB-24, Notification of School Board Meetings

GBA-24, Contracts and Compensation

GBRIB-24, Sick Leave

GBRIBB-24, Medical Leave Assistance Program (Sick Leave Bank)

JDA-24, Corporal Punishment

JGC-24, Student Health Services

JGCD-24, Administration of Medication

JGCFA-24, Behavioral Health Services for Students

 

 

                  VOTE:      Yeas: All                   Nays: None               Absent: Mr. James Hough,

                                                                                                               Mr. Chris Pruitt

 

Motion Carried

 

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Agenda    Mrs. Emily Ogden moved, seconded by Mrs. Marie Lewis, to consider

Item 11     adopting one-time stipends of $2,000 for all full-time certified staff and $1,000

                  for all full-time classified staff to be paid prior to December 15, 2024;

 

 

                  VOTE:     Yeas: All                   Nays: None               Absent: Mr. James Hough,

                                                                                                              Mr. Chris Pruitt

 

Motion Carried

 

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Agenda    The Richland Parish School Board received the following reports:

Item 12     a) Personnel Chart

                  b) School Lunch Monthly Financial Statement

                  c) Sales Tax Revenue Statement

                  d) General Fund Monthly Financial Statement

  

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Agenda    The Richland Parish School Board received information on upcoming district

Item 13     events;

 

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Agenda    Mr. William Cleveland moved, seconded by Mr. Scott McKay to adjourn

Item 14    

  

 

                  VOTE:      Yeas: All                    Nays: None               Absent: Mr. James Hough,

                                                                                                   Mr. Chris Pruitt

 

Motion Carried

 

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SHELDON JONES, SECRETARY                         DR. GEORGIA INEICHEN, PRESIDENT

RICHLAND PARISH SCHOOL BOARD                  RICHLAND PARISH SCHOOL BOARD