LINCOLN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
RUSTON, LOUISIANA
LINCOLN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Tuesday, March 8, 1994 6:00 p.m.
The Lincoln Parish School Board met in Regular Session on Tuesday, March 8, 1994 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Lincoln Parish School Board Offices, 410 South Farmerville Street, Ruston, Louisiana. Members present were: Mr. David Wright, president; Mr. Wayne Barfield, Mrs. Loyace Braggs, Dr. Marty Beasley, Mr. George Mack, Mr. Andy Shealy, Mr. Jim Kessler, Mr. Calvin Wilkerson, Ms. Ann M. Boyd, Mr. Paul Woodard, and Mr. Allen Tuten.
Mr. David Wright, president, called the meeting to order and the invocation was given by Mr. Allen Tuten.
Mr. Wright welcomed guests and members of the staff and media who were present.
The Honorable District Judge Joe Bleich was present to administer the oath of office to Mr. Robert E. Shadoin, incoming board member representing Ward I-B. Following the administering of this oath, Mr. Shadoin was seated to begin his tenure as board member, replacing Dr. Owen Jean Hall who was appointed to serve until an election could be held to fill the position. Mr. Wright welcomed Mr. Shadoin and asked him to introduce members of his family who were present for this swearing-in ceremony.
Mr. Randy Moore, principal of Ruston High School, was present and introduced Carsey Walker, senior at Ruston High School, who was recently recognized as recipient of the prestigious National Merit Finalist award. This recognition is awarded to a small number of high school seniors in the entire nation each year. Dr. Cobb, on behalf of the Lincoln Parish School Board, presented Carsey with a plaque of appreciation for this outstanding honor. Following this presentation, Carsey introduced his parents who were present at the meeting.
Upon a motion by Mr. Andy Shealy, seconded by Mr. Paul Woodard, the board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the Regular Session of the Board held on February 1, 1994 and the Special Session of the Board held on February 14, 1994, as distributed.
Upon a motion by Ms. Ann M. Boyd, seconded by Mr. Jim Kessler, the board voted unanimously to grant permission to advertise for bids for all School Food Service food and supplies for the 1994-95 school year, as presented by Mrs. Brenda Theodos.
Upon a motion by Mrs. Loyace Braggs, seconded by Dr. Marty Beasley, the board voted unanimously to grant permission to submit an application for amendments for fiscal year 1995 Chapter I Program and also to grant permission for Chapter I to advertise for the purchase of computers/software for the Basic Education Skills Improvement (B.E.S.I.) Program, as presented to the board by Willie Washington, Chapter I Administrator.
The board served as a Committee of the Whole and the following Personnel Committee items were addressed:
1. As a point of reference, Dr. Cobb informed the board that Bruce Slack, formerly Supervisor of Finance for Lincoln Parish Schools, has been transferred to the position of Internal Auditor/Accountant. Also, Pam Roy, formerly Internal Auditor/Accountant, has been transferred to the position of Business Manager for Lincoln Parish Schools.
2. Upon a motion by Mr. Andy Shealy, seconded by Ms. Ann M. Boyd, the board voted unanimously to grant the request submitted by Gloria Wade, teacher at Glen View Elementary, for a Sabbatical Leave for the 1994-95 school year, presented by Ron Suggs.
3. Upon a motion by Mr. Paul Woodard, seconded by Mr. Andy Shealy, the board voted unanimously to accept the following letters of Intent to Resign:
a. Pani Davis, math teacher at Choudrant High School, effective February 25, 1994
b. Katrina Blocker, elementary teacher at Glen View, effective February 25, 1994
c. Kim Kircus, science teacher at Ruston High, effective February 1, 1994
4. Upon a motion by Mr. George Mack, seconded by Mrs. Loyace Braggs, the board voted unanimously to employ Edwin Murphy as science teacher at Ruston High School effective February 14, 1994, replacing Kim Kircus, resigned.
5. The following points of reference were presented by Brenda Theodos, School Food Service Supervisor:
a. Sharon Taylor moved from 4 hour clerk position to full time clerk/technician position at Hico, effective February 16, 1994
b. Sandra Flowers moved from technician position at Hico to full time clerk/technician position at Dubach High, effective February 16, 1994.
c. Lynell Bryant moved from 4 hour clerk position at Dubach to technician position at Hico, effective February 16, 1994
A report on Sales Tax receipts for the month ending February, 1994 was given by Pam Roy, Business Manager. She told the board that collections for that month for the 1967 and 1979 sales tax totaled $193,904.02 and reflected an increase of $4,849.81 or 2.57%. Total collections to date shown an increase of 6.98% over last year. Collected thus far in 1993 Sales Tax is a total of $1,073,150.12 with a total collected in February of $116,342.41.
Following the sales tax report, Ms. Roy presented an update on the financial statement for January, 1994. She pointed out that revenues reflected an increase due to the collection of ad valorem taxes in January. These funds have to carry us for a full year.
Board members who attended the Louisiana School Boards Association Convention held recently in New Orleans reported to the full board. Comments included information derived from sessions stressing parental involvement in the schools, alternative schools, informational update on Minimum Foundation Program, and school law. One bit of humorous and helpful information related to members of the board by Mr. Paul Woodard was a quote from a speech given by Congressman William Jefferson, "If you can't be brief and clear at the same time, it's better to be brief."
Upon a motion by Mr. Andy Shealy, seconded by Mrs. Loyace Braggs, the board voted unanimously to adopt the budget revisions for the 1993-94 budget as presented by Pam Roy.
Upon a motion by Ms. Ann M. Boyd, seconded by Dr. Marty Beasley, the board voted unanimously to adopt the proclamation designating the week of March 21-24, 1994 as School Lunch Week, as presented by Brenda Theodos.
The report of the Superintendent was given by Dr. Cobb and the following items were addressed:
1. He called the board's attention to the upcoming millage renewal election to be held on March 26, 1994.
2. Copies of the revised committee assignments for 1994 were distributed.
Following this report, Mr. Rob Shadoin, new board member representing Ward I-B spoke to the board, expressing his appreciation for the warm welcome and also pledging his best efforts in serving as a member of the Lincoln Parish School Board.
Mr. Jim Kessler asked the board to submit a letter on behalf of the Lincoln Parish 4-H and Extension Office requesting funds for an additional staff member to fill the vacancy created by a resignation last year.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
Gerald W. Cobb, Secretary David Wright, President