May 4, 2006
THE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD OF VERNON PARISH LOUISIANA CONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION MAY 4, 2006 AT 10:00A.M., AT 201 BELVIEW ROAD, LEESVILLE, LOUISIANA. PRESIDENT PYNES CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER.
WILLIE DEON ADMINISTERED THE OATH OF OFFICE TO MICHAEL PERKINS, DISTRICT FIVE AND BERYL FORD, DISTRICT THREE.
ON ROLL CALL THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS WERE PRESENT:
ROBERT PYNES, JR., PRESIDENT
RICKY REESE, VICE-PRESIDENT
JAMES ARMES
MEL HARRIS
MARK SMITH
BETTY WESTERCHIL
BERYL FORD
RANDY MARTIN
MICHAEL PERKINS
MAXINE GUNN
GAYE MCKEE
COL. DAVID G. SAGE
ABSENT: GENE HAYMON – BUSINESS
There was also present Dr. Cynthia A. Gillespie, Secretary of the Board.
The meeting was opened in prayer by Mark Smith.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Randy Martin.
On motion of Gaye McKee, seconded by Randy Martin, the Board voted to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes of April 11, 2006.
Curtis Clay recognized students from West Leesville Elementary School, Vernon Middle School, Leesville High School, Anacoco Elementary School, Pitkin High School, and Rosepine High School for their achievement. The students were presented certificates by their principal and congratulated by the Board.
On motion of Ricky Reese, seconded by Mark Smith, the Board voted to receive bids for paper towels for the 2006-2007 school year. Bids were received from S&M for $14.41 per case and from West Central Wholesale for $16.50 per case. On motion of James Armes, seconded by Mel Harris, the Board voted to accept the bid from S&M for $14.41 per case for paper towels.
On motion of Mark Smith, seconded by Mel Harris, the Board voted to receive bids for trash bags for the 2006-2007 school year. Bids were received from West Central Wholesale for $15.95 per case and from S&M for 25.70 per case. On motion of Mark Smith, seconded by Ricky Reese, the Board voted to accept the bid from West Central Wholesale for $15.95 per case for trash bags.
On motion of Gaye McKee, seconded by Randy Martin, the Board voted to receive bids for copier paper for the 2006-2007 school year. Bids were received from XPEDX for $27.00 per case, from Unisource for $23.70 per case, from Economical Paper and Janitorial Supplies for $22.10 per case, and from RICOH for $23.47 per case. On motion of Ricky Reese, seconded by Betty Westerchil, the Board voted to accept the bid from Economical Paper and Janitorial Supplies for $22.10 for copier paper.
On motion of Ricky Reese, seconded by Mark Smith, the Board voted to receive bids to sell used welding machines at Hornbeck High School. No bids were received. On motion of Ricky Reese, seconded by James Armes, the Board voted to authorize Mr. Tim Ward and Joey Whiddon, principal at Hornbeck High School, to dispose of the welding machines.
On motion of Gaye McKee, seconded by Mel Harris, the Board voted to receive bids to sell 1987 Bluebird Bus at Rosepine High School. No bids were received. On motion of Gaye McKee, seconded by Betty Westerchil, the Board voted to authorize Tim Ward, and Steve Thomas, principal at Rosepine High School, to dispose of the bus.
Mark Smith reported that the Salary/Personnel Committee had reviewed the personnel changes for May and would make its recommendation to the Board at the Tuesday, May 9, 2006 Board Meeting.
On motion of Mark Smith, seconded by Mel Harris, the Board voted to approve the proposed Headstart Program Budget Changes accepted by the Dallas office so that salary and benefits would not exceed 80% of the budget. This would mean a salary freeze for all Headstart employees.
On motion of Betty Westerchil, seconded by Gaye McKee, the Board voted to advertise for bids to sell Headstart bus.
On motion of Gaye McKee, seconded by Mike Perkins, the Board voted to re-advertise for playground equipment for Rosepine Elementary School.
On motion of James Armes, seconded by Gaye McKee, the Board voted to advertise for Food Services 2006-2007 Price Quotation Calendar.
On motion of Randy Martin, seconded by Ricky Reese, the Board voted to advertise for network switches.
On motion of Gaye McKee, seconded by Beryl Ford, the Board voted to approve a motion for a resolution for canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the special elections held in (i) Ward Three Wardwide School District No. 160 of Vernon Parish, Louisiana, and (ii) Ward Seven Wardwide School District of Vernon Parish, Louisiana, to authorize the levy of special taxes therein.
Superintendent Gillespie presented Glennie Farris, outgoing District Three Board Member, a plaque and thanked her for her dedication and support while serving on the Board. Mrs. Beryl Ford also thanked Mrs. Farris for all that she had done for District Three.
In other business, Superintendent Gillespie welcomed Mike Perkins and Beryl Ford to the Board. The superintendent also welcomed Colonel Sage on behalf of the Board.
Superintendent Gillespie reminded the Board of the NSBA Conference in Destin, Florida and asked that they let her know their intentions of whether or not they planned to attend.
On motion of Mel Harris, seconded by Gaye McKee, the Board approved the summer hours for the Central Office.
Summer Hours, 2006
Central Office
Friday – Closed
Vacation Days – Monday, May 29
Monday, July 3
Tuesday, July 4
Beginning May 30, 2006
We will close Friday, May 26 at noon.
We will resume regular hours on Monday, July 31.
On motion of Mark Smith, seconded by Gaye McKee, the Board voted to call a special meeting on June 6, 2006 at 6:00P.M to name a replacement for Betty Westerchil, District One Board Member.
James Armes scheduled a Transportation Meeting for Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at 9:00AM and reminded committee members to attend.
MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS:
Naomi Curtis Louise Dotson
Mildred Cooper Hamp Smith
Billy Phillips Grover Walley
John Fletcher Mildred Wise
There being no further business, on motion of Gaye McKee, seconded by the Board, the meeting was adjourned.
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Robert Pynes Jr., Board President
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Cynthia A. Gillespie, Superintendent