Union Parish School District

The meeting included the adoption of a resolution to sell the Rocky Branch School property and a discussion regarding the sale of the Old Farmerville High School property through an established bidding process. Several policies were reviewed, including the Business Continuity and Technology Disaster Recovery Policy, Discipline Policy, School Board Policy, Student Conduct Policy, Suspension Policy, Expulsion Policy, Purchasing Policy, and Bids and Quotations Policy. Additionally, the Board discussed continuing education hours for members, student enrollment data, and updated guidance regarding COVID-19 quarantine periods.

The Board met to receive public comments regarding the expectations for a new Superintendent of schools. Additionally, community members provided input and suggestions on ways to improve the school district.

The board conducted a public hearing regarding the adoption of adjusted millage rates. During the regular session, reports were provided on school construction projects, staff development initiatives, the status of the district website, and a summer feeding program. The board approved the adoption of adjusted millage rates and authorized rolling forward to maximum authorized rates. Further business included granting permission for a purchasing card program, approving a cooperative agreement for 4-H youth development, accepting a bid for fuel, and contracting professional services for administrative building renovations. Personnel actions, including various employments, resignations, contract renewals, and salary adjustments for specific positions, were addressed. Additionally, an executive session was held to evaluate the Superintendent's professional competency.

The board meeting included the recognition of the Employee of the Month, notification of an upcoming Open House for the high school-based health center, and approval of the salary schedule for the Early Childhood Administrative Assistant. The board reviewed and approved the Student Fees, Fines, and Charges Policy, the Bullying and Hazing Policy, and the Threat Assessment Guidelines for school administrators. Additionally, the board granted permission to pay sales tax bonus checks and voted to change the date of a future board meeting. Personnel reports regarding employment, resignations, transfers, and medical leaves were also reviewed.

The meeting included the presentation of an "Employee of the Month" award, the adoption of a resolution for First National Bank, and a proclamation for a Teacher of the Year semifinalist. The board received a report on the master plan for capital projects and staffing for the upcoming school year. Financial agenda items involved receiving an annual audit report, adopting an amended superintendent contract, approving the superintendent designee, planning for the levy of ad valorem taxes, managing the sale of school property, and authorizing bids for the maintenance, transportation, and child nutrition programs. Furthermore, the board authorized high school weight room equipment, approved travel for board members, and reviewed financial and personnel procedures including personnel resignations and medical leaves.