June 10, 2003
THE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD OF VERNON PARISH LOUISIANA CONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION, JUNE 10, 2003, 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
JAMES K. ARMES, III
MEL HARRIS
ROBERT PYNES, JR.
MARK H. SMITH
RICKY REESE
W.R. "RANDY" MARTIN
B.R. HARVEY
GAYE McKEE
M. GENE HAYMON
ABSENT: PHILIP L. GUNN, DR. APPOINTMENT
BETTY WESTERCHIL, OUT-OF-COUNTRY
COL. MARK ROCKE
There was also present Dr. Cynthia Gillespie, Secretary of the Board.
The meeting was opened in prayer by B.R. Harvey.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Gaye McKee.
On motion of Mark Smith, seconded by Gaye McKee, the Board voted to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes of June 5, 2003.
On recommendation of Superintendent Gillespie and on motion of Gaye McKee, seconded by Randy Martin, the Board voted to approve the attached sabbatical leave requests.
ATTACHED
On recommendation of Superintendent Gillespie and on motion of Ricky Reese, seconded by Robert Pynes, Jr., the Board voted to approve central office employees for 2002-03.
On motion of Mel Harris, seconded by Mark Smith, the Board voted to approve budget amendments in relation to personnel changes.
On motion of Ricky Reese, seconded by Randy Martin, the Board voted to advertise for an assistant principal at Hornbeck School, a one-year only position.
Dottie Neugebauer, Director of Special Education, presented the LEA Application for SPED Federal funds for approval and on motion of James Armes, seconded by Mel Harris, the Board voted to approve the application as presented.
Sonja Funderburk requested approval of a resolution for continuing the Federal Programs Consolidated Application for Titles I, II, III, IV and V and on motion of B.R. Harvey, seconded by James Armes, the Board voted to approve the resolution as presented.
On motion of Randy Martin, seconded by B.R. Harvey, the Board voted to approve a resolution to receive Rapides Foundation grants. Resolution attached.
ATTACHMENT
On motion of Gaye McKee, seconded by B.R. Harvey, the Board voted to approve a loan from the general fund account in the amount of $195,000.00 to the Rosepine Construction Fund, for the purchase of land for Rosepine Elementary School.
On motion of Mel Harris, seconded by Gaye McKee, the Board voted to authorize the Insurance Committee, Superintendent Gillespie and Bill Endris to accept quotes on Property and Liability Insurance on July 31st at 10:00 a.m. and make a decision on which quote to accept.
Mark Smith reported that the District 1/6 Committee had met to review summer maintenance requests of the schools in its district. There was no action taken to bring to the Board.
On motion of Gene Haymon, seconded by James Armes, the Board voted to open bids on a forklift for the central office warehouse.
BIDDER DELIVERY DATE BID
Industrial Truck Lift 2 B 5 weeks $14,500.00
Industrial Truck Lift 7 B 9 weeks $13,500.00
Industrial Truck Lift 8 weeks $11,950.00
Louisiana Lift and Equipment 4 weeks $12,657.46
On motion of Mark Smith, seconded by Gaye McKee, the Board voted to take the bids on a forklift under advisement.
On motion of Robert Pynes, seconded by Ricky Reese, the Board voted to open bids on kitchen equipment for Vernon Middle School. Bids received as follows:
Item LA Food Buckelew Hardware School Specialty
Convection Ovens $ 6,323.00 $ 6,295.00
Milk Box $ 1,855.00 $ 1,912.00
10' Table $ 859.00 $ 860.00
8' Table $ 570.00 $ 576.00
Dishwasher $14,351.00 $14,449.00
Folding Tables $ 223.00 $749.00
On motion of James Armes, seconded by Mel Harris, the Board voted to award the low bids based on specifications.
On motion of Willis Farris, seconded by the Board, the Board adopted the following memorial resolution:
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the members of the Vernon Parish School Board take this means to express their heartfelt condolences to the family of Mrs. Bernadine Presley, retired teacher at Evans School, who recently passed away; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Presley devoted many years of loyal and dedicated service to teaching and guiding young people and she will be missed by her family and friends; now
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Board requests a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to Mrs. Presley's family at this time of sorrow.
On motion Gaye McKee, seconded by the Board, the Board adopted the following memorial resolution:
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the Vernon Parish School Board wishes to express its sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Earnest A. LeTendre, lifelong resident of Rosepine, who recently passed away; and
WHEREAS, Mr. LeTendre was the father of Mrs. Judy James, former cafeteria employee at Rosepine High School; now
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Board requests a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to Mrs. James and her family at this time of bereavement.
On motion of Gene Haymon, seconded by the Board, the Board adopted the following memorial resolution:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the members of the Vernon Parish School Board take this means to express their condolences to the family of Mr. Devane Davis, of Simpson, who recently passed away; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Davis, a lifelong resident of Vernon Parish, participated in church and community organizations and was a great supporter of this school system. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends; now
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Board requests a copy of these memorial resolution be sent to Mr. Davis' family at this time of bereavement.
On motion of Mark Smith, seconded by the Board, the Board adopted the following memorial resolution:
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the Vernon Parish School Board wishes to express its heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Patricia Lemmer, teacher at North Polk Elementary School, in the recent death of her daughter, Major Elouise "Ellie" Perazzoli; and
WHEREAS, Major Perazzoli had served for several years in the United States Army and was previously stationed at Fort Polk. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends; now
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Board request a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to Mrs. Lemmer and her family at this time of sorrow.
On motion of B.R. Harvey, seconded by Mark Smith, the Board voted to authorize the president and secretary to pay the claims.
There being no further business, on motion of Gaye McKee, by the meeting was adjourned.
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WILLIS A. FARRIS, BOARD PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
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DR. CYNTHIA GILLESPIE, SUPERINTENDENT