PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF WEST CARROLL, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING, October 7, 2013.
The Parish School Board of the Parish of West Carroll, State of Louisiana, met in a regular session at its regular meeting place, the West Carroll Parish Media Auditorium, in Oak Grove, Louisiana, Monday, October 7, 2013 at 6:30 P.M. pursuant to the following written notice to each and every member thereof:
Agenda for Board Meeting October 7, 2013
The West Carroll Parish School Board will meet at the West Carroll Parish Media Auditorium, Oak Grove, Louisiana, Monday, October 7, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. for the following purposes:
1. To consider resignations, leaves and contracts;
2. To receive a report regarding the 2013-2014 student count as of October 1, 2013;
3. To consider a parent concern regarding the administration of the cell phone policy;
4. To consider the approval of the following policy updates;
BBBC School Board Member Training DFD Tax and bond Elections and Sales
EBBC Emergency/Crisis Management EBC Building and Grounds Security
EE Child Nutrition Program GAMJ Miscellaneous Conditions of Employment
GBN Dismissal of Employees IDDF Education of Students with Exceptionalities
IDE Co-Curricular Activities and Extracurricular Activities
IDFA Interscholastic Athletics IKDC Prayer in Schools
JCDAF Bullying and Hazing JGC Student Health and Services
Johnny Smith led in prayer.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Donald Gwin, Kathy McAllister, J. Kelly Coleman, J. T. Martin, Gene Gammill, Johnny Smith, Jerry Gathings, and Kent Davis
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
OTHERS PRESENT: Angela Johnson, Angela Anderson, Richie Strong, Helen Martin, Joseph Rucker, Belinda Chop, Eddie Guchereau, Mark Bowman, James Burrell, Sheri Pippin, Pat Gwin, Melanie Schrock, and Katherine Stutts.
J. Kelly Coleman made a motion, seconded by Kathy McAllister, to approve the minutes of the Regular Board meeting of September 9, 2013.
FOR THE MOTION: Donald Gwin, Jerry Gathings, Johnny Smith, J.T. Martin, and Gene Gammill.
AGAINST THE MOTION: None.
ABSENT AND NOT VOTING: None
THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
The Parish Board of the Parish of West Carroll, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of the parish for school purposes by the Honorable J.T Martin, President, who then stated that the Parish School Board was ready for the transaction of business.
There were two new items added to the original agenda.
Add Item #1
Resignation
Misty Wimsatt, Pre-K Aide (OGES) effective October 4, 2013.
Contract
Amy Chop, Pre-K Aide (OGES) effective October 7, 2013.
Kathy McAllister made a motion, seconded by Gene Gammill, to approve the changes to the original agenda.
FOR THE MOTION: J.T. Martin, Johnny Smith, Donald Gwin, Jerry Gathings, and J. Kelly Coleman.
AGAINST THE MOTION: None
ABSENT AND NOT VOTING: None
THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
A report was received regarding the student count as of October 1, 2013. No action was taken
Item #3, a parent concern regarding the administration of the cell phone policy, was tabled.
Johnny Smith made a motion, seconded by Kathy McAllister, to approve the following policy updates:
BBBC School Board Member Training DFD Tax and bond Elections and Sales
EBBC Emergency/Crisis Management EBC Building and Grounds Security
EE Child Nutrition Program GAMJ Miscellaneous Conditions of Employment
GBN Dismissal of Employees IDDF Education of Students with Exceptionalities
IDE Co-Curricular Activities and Extracurricular Activities
IDFA Interscholastic Athletics IKDC Prayer in Schools
JCDAF Bullying and Hazing JGC Student Health and Services
FOR THE MOTION: J. Kelly Coleman, J. T. Martin, Jerry Gathings, Gene Gammill, and Donald Gwin.
AGAINST THE MOTION: None
ABSENT AND NOT VOTING: None
THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Donald Gwin made a motion, seconded by Jerry Gathings, to approve a resolution expressing appreciation for legislative action providing additional funding for public education;
FOR THE MOTION: Johnny Smith, Gene Gammill, J. Kelley Coleman, Kathy McAllister, and J. T. Martin.
AGAINST THE MOTION: None
ABSENT AND NOT VOTING: None
THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Gene Gammill made a motion, seconded by Johnny Smith to amend Accountability Bonus Points for the non-proficient super subgroup.
FOR THE MOTION: J. Kelly Coleman, J. T. Martin, Kathy McAllister, Donald Gwin, and Jerry Gathings.
AGAINST THE MOTION: None.
ABSENT AND NOT VOTING: None
THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
J. Kelly Coleman made a motion, seconded by Kathy McAllister to open the former Jerry Harper bus route for applications.
FOR THE MOTION: J. T. Martin, Johnny Smith, Gene Gammill, Donald Gwin, and Jerry Gathings.
AGAINST THE MOTION: None.
ABSENT AND NOT VOTING: None
THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Kathy McAllister made a motion, seconded by J. Kelly Coleman to approve a resolution between Forest High School and Terrace View Incorporated.
FOR THE MOTION: J. T. Martin, Johnny Smith, Gene Gammill, Donald Gwin, and Jerry Gathings.
AGAINST THE MOTION: None.
ABSENT AND NOT VOTING: None
THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Donald Gwin made a motion, seconded by Kathy McAllister to approve a proposal for disbursement of funds generated by the 2013 legislature.
FOR THE MOTION: J. T. Martin, Johnny Smith, Gene Gammill, Donald Gwin, and Jerry Gathings.
AGAINST THE MOTION: None.
ABSENT AND NOT VOTING: None
THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Kelly Coleman made a motion, seconded by Kathy McAllister to adjourn.
FOR THE MOTION: Gene Gammill, Donald Gwin, J. T. Martin, Johnny Smith, and Jerry Gathings.
AGAINST THE MOTION: None.
ABSENT AND NOT VOTING: None.
THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Adjournment was at 7:30 P.M.
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J.T. Martin, President Kent Davis, Secretary
J. Kelly Coleman, Vice President West Carroll Parish School Board
West Carroll Parish School Board