January 14, 2003
THE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD OF VERNON PARISH LOUISIANA CONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION, JANUARY 14, 2002, AT, 5:00 P.M., AT 201 BELVIEW ROAD, LEESVILLE, LA. PRESIDENT FARRIS CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AND ON ROLL CALL THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS WERE PRESENT:
WILLIS A. FARRIS, PRESIDENT
PHILIP L. GUNN, VICE PRESIDENT
JAMES K. ARMES, III
MEL HARRIS
ROBERT PYNES, JR.
MARK H. SMITH
BETTY WESTERCHIL
RICKY REESE
W.R. "RANDY" MARTIN
B.R. HARVEY
GAYE McKEE
M. GENE HAYMON
ABSENT: COL. MARK ROCKE
There was also present Dr. Cynthia Gillespie, Secretary of the Board.
The meeting was opened in prayer by Gaye McKee.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Gene Haymon.
On motion of Philip Gunn, seconded by Randy Martin, the Board voted to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes of January 9, 2003.
On recommendation of Superintendent Gillespie and on motion of Gaye McKee, seconded by Philip Gunn, the Board to approve the attached resignations.
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On recommendation of Superintendent Gillespie and on motion of B.R. Harvey, seconded by Gaye McKee, the Board voted to approve the attached employee transfers.
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On recommendation of Superintendent Gillespie and on motion of Mark Smith, seconded by Philip Gunn, the Board voted to approve the attached list of new employees.
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On motion of Gene Haymon, seconded by Gaye McKee, the Board voted to approve budget amendments in relation to personnel changes.
Move was made by Ricky Reese to receive bids on the playground dirtwork at Anacoco School. Bill Endris reported that no bids were received and recommended that Ricky Kay write specifications for the project and the Board then offer again it for bids.
In other business, Superintendent Gillespie announced an in-service on parliamentary procedure for all board members on February 25, 2003, in the board room at 10:00 a.m. The in-service will be conducted by Dr. James Stafford, BESE member.
Also in other business, Mrs. Westerchil called for a meeting of the Curriculum Committee to be held on February 11, 2003 at 3:00 p.m. preceding the board meeting.
On motion of Betty Westerchil, seconded by the Board, the following memorial resolution was adopted:
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WHEREAS, the Vernon Parish School Board records with sadness the recent death of Mr. James Prewitt, retired administrator at North Polk Elementary School; and husband of Mrs. Ursula Prewitt, retired payroll supervisor at the central office; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Prewitt was dedicated to his profession and a credit to the educational community. His caring, positive attitude and friendly spirit endured him to students, parents, and the faculty and staff at North Polk Elementary School; now
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Board requests a copy of this memorial resolution, along with its heartfelt condolences, be sent to Mrs. Prewitt, Rodney, Marla and their family at this time of bereavement.
On motion of Ricky Reese, seconded by the Board, the following memorial resolution was adopted:
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WHEREAS, the members of the Vernon Parish School Board wish to express their sincere condolences to Mr. Gale Robinson in the recent death of his mother, Mrs. Bernice Robinson, retired teacher at Hornbeck Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Robinson devoted many years of dedicated service to the children of the Hornbeck area. She was a credit to the educational community and she will be fondly remembered by all those whose lives she touched; now
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Board requests that a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to Mr. Robinson and his family at this time of bereavement.
On motion of Ricky Reese, seconded by the Board, the following memorial resolution was adopted:
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WHEREAS, the members of the Vernon Parish School Board wish to express their sincere condolences to the family of Mrs. Barbara Daughtery, of California, who recently passed away; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Daughtery was the mother of Mr. Eric Reberg, employee at the central office Maintenance Department; now
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Board requests that a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to Mr. Reberg and his family at this time of bereavement.
On motion of Mark Smith, seconded by Mel Harris, the Board voted to authorize the president and secretary to pay the claims.
There being no further business, on motion of Gaye McKee, seconded by the Board, the meeting was adjourned.
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WILLIS A. FARRIS, BOARD PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
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DR. CYNTHIA GILLESPIE, SUPERINTENDENT