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JOB OPPORTUNITY
The Jackson Parish Council on Aging is seeking part-time help for Nutrition Site Aid in Chatham, LA. A high school education is required and interested parties should expect to work four (4) hours a day, Monday – Friday while providing an exceptional attitude to senior citizens. Applications will be taken at the JPCOA office at 120 Polk Avenue in Jonesboro.
PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Aldermen of the Village of Chatham shall hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, June 10, 2024 at 5:30 pm at the Village Hall. The purpose is to provide parties in interest with an opportunity to be heard concerning Ordinance 2024-02, the amendments to the Budget for fiscal year 2023-24 and Ordinance 2024-03 setting the budget for fiscal year 2024-25.
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Jackson Council on Aging is having their Annual Membership Drive. Please come by the office at 120 Polk Ave. Jonesboro if you are interested in serving on the Board of Directors.
COMMUNITY YARD SALE
Quitman Community Church is have a community yard sale on Saturday, June 8th on the grounds of the church, located at 146 Brooks Chapel Rd, Quitman, To learn more call 318-265-8475.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Jackson Parish School Board Meeting Minutes
June 3, 2024
The Jackson Parish School Board met in regular session at 11:00 a.m. on June 3, 2024
at Jackson Parish School Board, 315 Pershing Highway, Jonesboro, La.
The following were present for roll call: Dennis Clary, Gerry Mims, Rick Barlow, Calvin
Waggoner, Mary Saulters and Wade McBride
Absent: Paulette Belton
Calvin Waggoner gave the Invocation.
Gerry Mims led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting was called to order by Dennis Clary.
A motion was made by Calvin Waggoner, seconded by Wade McBride and carried to
add the following items to the agenda:
a. Consider approving payment to Risk Services of Louisiana in the amount of $454,397.07 for the renewal of the 2024-2025 Insurance for Property, to be paid from the General Fund.
b. Consider approving payment to Risk Services of Louisiana in the amount of $187,216.00 for the renewal of the 2024-2025 PCAL General Liability and Auto. This amount will be an automatic renewal for 2024-2027 (3 years), to be paid from the General Fund.
c. Consider approving payment to Risk Services of Louisiana in the amount of $18,279.57 for the renewal of the 2024-2025 Cyber Prime 250, to be paid from the General Fund.
d. Consider approving payment to Risk Services of Louisiana in the amount of $64,345.00 for the renewal of 2024-2025 Excess Workers Compensation for 2024-2026 (2 years), to be paid from the General Fund.
e. Consider approving payment to Risk Services of Louisiana in the amount of $1,472.00 for the renewal of the 2024-2025 Student Accident & Catastrophic, to be paid from the General Fund.
A motion was made by Mary Saulters, seconded by Wade McBride and carried to
approve the following items as one motion:
a. Approve payment to Risk Services of Louisiana in the amount of $454,397.07 for the renewal of the 2024-2025 Insurance for Property, to be paid from the General Fund.
b. Approve payment to Risk Services of Louisiana in the amount of $187,216.00 for the renewal of the 2024-2025 PCAL General Liability and Auto. This amount will be an automatic renewal for 2024-2027 (3 years), to be paid from the General Fund.
c. Approve payment to Risk Services of Louisiana in the amount of $18,279.57 for the renewal of the 2024-2025 Cyber Prime 250, to be paid from the General Fund.
d. Approve payment to Risk Services of Louisiana in the amount of $64,345.00 for the renewal of 2024-2025 Excess Workers Compensation for 2024-2026 (2 years), to be paid from the General Fund.
e. Approve payment to Risk Services of Louisiana in the amount of $1,472.00 for the renewal of the 2024-2025 Student Accident & Catastrophic, to be paid from the General Fund.
The Board recognized the Quitman High School Baseball Team and Coaches as the
2024 LHSSA State Baseball Champions.
The Board recognized the Quitman High School Golf Team and Coaches as the 2024
LHSSA State Golf Champions.
The Board recognized 2024 LHSAA Outdoor Track and Field State Winners:
Jonesboro Hodge High School – Ciara Gray – Class 2A – Girls Triple Jump and Girls 300 Meter Hurdles
Quitman High School – Bryan Lay – Class B – Boys Pole Vault
Nathan Harvey – Class B – Boys 300 meter hurdles
Weston High School – Nathin Wages – Class B – Boys High Jump
Motion was made by Mary Saulters, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried to approve
the minutes as presented from the Regular Scheduled Meeting held on May 6, 2024.
A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Gerry Mims and carried naming
Ruston Daily Leader as the Official Journal for Jackson Parish School Board, July 1,
2024 – June 30, 2025.
Gerry Mims reported to the Board on the meeting of the Executive Finance Committee held prior to the Board meeting.
A motion was made by Mary Saulters, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried to approve for payment the following bills: General Fund, Federal Program, School Food Service, Sales Tax, Special Education, District Maintenance bills.
A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Mary Saulters and carried to
approve the revised Job Description for the Grant Data Manager.
A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Mary Saulters and carried to
approve the revised Job Description for Teacher – Pre-K – 12.
A motion was made by Gerry Mims, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried approving to pay New Teacher Experience participants $1,000.00 in June, not to exceed $7,000.00. The stipend pay is based on the number of learning modules that are attended by the participant. The stipend will be prorated if all of the modules are not completed. Funding will be from the La. Recruitment and Retention grant.
A motion was made by Mary Saulters, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried approving
the purchase of CKLA ELA curriculum from Amplify for grades 3-5 at all schools at a
cost of $39,770.28, to be paid from Textbook funds and/or ESSER III Incentive, pending LDOE approval.
A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Calvin Waggoner and carried
approving the renewal of Attuned as the vendor for the 2024-2025 district Strategic
Planning at a cost of $150,000.00, to be paid from 8g Grant funds.
A motion was made by Calvin Waggoner, seconded by Mary Saulters and carried
approving payment to Open Up Resources in the amount of $16,625.00 for the Middle School Math Supplemental workbooks for Grades 6-8 at Jonesboro Hodge Middle School, Quitman High School and Weston High School, to be paid from Title I School based funds.
Presentation of Monthly Financial Report given by Mr. Claxton, Superintendent.
Rick Barlow reported to the Board on the meeting of the Transportation Committee
meeting held prior to the Board meeting.
A motion was made by Calvin Waggoner, seconded by Gerry Mims approving out of
state travel for Weston High School Baseball – March 14 – March 19, 2025 to attend
Disney’s Wild World of Sports in Orlando, Florida. Expenses to be paid by Weston
baseball.
A motion was made by Calvin Waggoner, seconded by Gerry Mims and carried to adjourn at 11:30 a.m.