The Vernon Parish School Board met Tuesday, September 10, at 10 a.m. in the administration building on Belview Road.  Board members adopted a resolution approving the Consolidated and General Fund Budgets for 2024-25.  They accepted employee retirements and authorized all claims to be paid. The Board also approved updated policies and additions and agreed to advertise for bids to replace the roof at Rosepine High School.  A motion to advertise for a promotional assistant principal position at Leesville High School was tabled by the Board.

Jeff Taylor with Taylor and Sons Insurance presented the September Employee of the Month award to Ms. Tasha Robertson, a Title 1 paraprofessional at Simpson High School.  Her principal, Ms. Kayla Hopkins, praised Robertson for her efforts all over the school, from her job to coaching the cheer squad, and always being ready to lend a hand.

Ms. Leslie Ortiz with Special Education reported that Vernon Parish had recently been ranked in the Top 10 school districts in the state that showed measurable growth in special education students in grades 3-8.  There are currently 92 autistic children in the Vernon Parish school system that have met the requirements for autism.  Each student assessment can take up to 60 days.  However, new state regulations allow for more scheduling of students with therapists and counselors to more quickly identify special education students.

The next meeting of the Vernon School Board will be Thursday, October 3, at 10 a.m.