PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF WEST CARROLL, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING April 11, 2016.
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, April 11, 2016 at 6:30 P.M. pursuant to the following written notice to each and every member thereof:
Agenda for Board Meeting April 6, 2016
The West Carroll Parish School Board will meet at the West Carroll Parish Media Auditorium, Oak Grove, Louisiana, Monday, April 11, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. for the following purposes:
1. To receive information concerning contracts, resignations and leaves;
2. To consider adopting a calendar for the 2016-2017 school year;
3. To approve summer FEED program.
Todd Smith led in prayer.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Don Gwin, J. Kelly Coleman, James C. Burrell, Cullen Kovac, Todd Smith, and Sam Ashley
MEMBERS ABSENT: Julie Linson
OTHERS PRESENT: Richard Strong, Angela Johnson, Angela Anderson, Billy Wilhite, and Joanna Beard.
Todd Smith made a motion, seconded by Sam Ashley, to approve the circulated minutes of the Regular Board meeting of March 7, 2016.
FOR THE MOTION: James C. Burrell, Sam Ashley, Todd Smith, Cullen Kovac, J. Kelly Coleman, and Don Gwin.
AGAINST THE MOTION: None
ABSENT AND NOT VOTING: Julie Linson
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. Kelly Coleman, President, who then stated that the Parish School Board was ready for the transaction of business.
President J. Kelly Coleman asked if there were any changes to the agenda.
There were two new items added to the original agenda.
1. To consider a support employee stipend.
2. To accept a Title I grant involving Delta WorkReady Academy.
Don Gwin made a motion, seconded by Todd Smith to add two new items to the agenda.
FOR THE MOTION: James C. Burrell, Sam Ashley, Todd Smith, Cullen Kovac, J. Kelly Coleman, and Don Gwin.
AGAINST THE MOTION: None
ABSENT AND NOT VOTING: Julie Linson
THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
There was no information concerning contracts, resignations and leaves.
Sam Ashley made a motion, seconded by Cullen Kovac, to adopt a calendar for the 2016-2017 school year.
WEST CARROLL PARISH SCHOOL CALENDAR
2016 – 2017 SCHOOL YEAR
DATE |
DAY OF WEEK |
DESCRIPTION |
August 18, 2016 |
Thursday |
Teacher Report – Lingo Center |
August 19, 2016 |
Friday |
Teacher Professional Development |
August 22, 2016 |
Monday |
Students Report – Early Dismissal |
August 23, 2016 |
Tuesday |
First Full Day of School |
September 5, 2016 |
Monday |
Labor Day Holiday |
October 6,7, &10, 2016 |
Thursday,Friday, Monday |
Fall Break |
October 28, 2016 |
Friday |
Last day of 1st 9 weeks |
October 31, 2016 |
Monday |
Teacher Professional Development/No students |
November 21-25, 2016 |
Monday-Friday |
Thanksgiving Holidays |
December 21, 2016 |
Wednesday |
Christmas Early Dismissal |
January 6, 2017 |
Friday |
Teachers Return/Professional Development Day |
January 9, 2017 |
Monday |
Students Return |
January 16, 2017 |
Monday |
Martin Luther King Holiday |
January 17, 2017 |
Tuesday |
Last Day of Fall Semester |
January 18, 2017 |
Wednesday |
First Day of Second Semester |
February 20, 2017 |
Monday |
Presidents Holiday |
March 17, 2017 |
Friday |
Last day of 3rd 9 weeks |
March 20, 2017 |
Monday |
Teacher PD/ No students |
March 27-31, 2017 |
Monday-Friday |
Spring Break |
April 14 & 17, 2017 |
Friday and Monday |
Easter Break |
May 26, 2017 |
Friday |
Last Student Day |
May 29, 2017 |
Monday |
Memorial Day Holiday |
May 30, 2017 |
Tuesday |
Teacher Work Day |
May 31, 2017 |
Wednesday |
Final Report Cards |
FALL SEMESTER: August 24, 2016 – January 17, 2017 83.5 Days
SPRING SEMESTER: January 18, 2017 – May 26, 2017 84 Days
TEACHER DAYS: August 18, 2016 – May 31, 2017 173 Days
STUDENT DAYS: August 24, 2016 – May 26, 2017 167.5 Days
|
DATES |
REPORT CARD |
DAYS |
1 |
Aug. 24, 2016 – Oct. 26, 2016 |
November 2, 2016 |
44 |
2 |
Oct. 27, 2016 – Jan. 17, 2017 |
Jan. 23, 2017 |
39.5 |
3 |
Jan. 18, 2017 – Mar. 17, 2017 |
Mar. 22, 2017 |
42 |
4 |
Mar. 21, 2017 – May 26, 2017 |
May 31, 2017 |
42 |
FOR THE MOTION: James C. Burrell, Sam Ashley, Todd Smith, Cullen Kovac, J. Kelly Coleman, and Don Gwin.
AGAINST THE MOTION: None
ABSENT AND NOT VOTING: Julie Linson
THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
James C. Burrell made a motion, seconded by Todd Smith, to approve summer FEED program.
FOR THE MOTION: James C. Burrell, Sam Ashley, Todd Smith, Cullen Kovac, J. Kelly Coleman, and Don Gwin.
AGAINST THE MOTION: None
ABSENT AND NOT VOTING: Julie Linson
THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Don Gwin made a motion, seconded by Todd Smith to approve a support employee stipend.
9 month support $250
10 month support $278
11 month support $306
12 month support $333
FOR THE MOTION: James C. Burrell, Sam Ashley, Todd Smith, Cullen Kovac, J. Kelly Coleman, and Don Gwin.
AGAINST THE MOTION: None
ABSENT AND NOT VOTING: Julie Linson
THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
James C. Burrell made a motion, seconded by Cullen Kovac to act as lead fiscal agency for a Title I grant involving Delta WorkReady Academy.
FOR THE MOTION: James C. Burrell, Sam Ashley, Todd Smith, Cullen Kovac, J. Kelly Coleman, and Don Gwin.
AGAINST THE MOTION: None
ABSENT AND NOT VOTING: Julie Linson
THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Todd Smith made a motion, seconded by Cullen Kovac, to adjourn.
FOR THE MOTION: James C. Burrell, Sam Ashley, Todd Smith, Cullen Kovac, J. Kelly Coleman, and Don Gwin.
AGAINST THE MOTION: None
ABSENT AND NOT VOTING: Julie Linson.
THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Adjournment was at 7:00 P.M.
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J. Kelly Coleman, President Richard Strong, Secretary
West Carroll Parish School Board West Carroll Parish School Board