LEESVILLE, LA

AUGUST 3, 1989

THE PARISH BOARD OF VERNON PARISH LOUISIANA CONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION ON AUGUST 3, 1989, at 10:00 a.m. in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 201 Belview Road, Leesville, LA President Goins called the meeting to order and on roll call the following members were present:

DON GOINS, PRESIDENT

ARVIL HARVEY, VICE PRESIDENT

KENNETH BAGGS

GERALD BURNS

ALVIN C. DOWDEN, JR.

PHILIP GUNN

B.R. HARVEY

C.A. HUGHES

BENARD MCKEE

WALLACE MCRAE

MURPHY O'BANION

W.W. PARKER

LOU KENNEDY

There was also present Mr. Sammy L. Hinson, Secretary of the Board.

The meeting was opened in prayer by Mr. Arvil Harvey, Ward Three.

The pledge of allegiance was led by Mr. B.R. Harvey, Ward Five.

On motion of Mr. Parker, seconded by Mr. Arvil Harvey, the Board voted to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes of July 18, 1989.

On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. McKee, the Board voted to approve the attached list of resignations: ATTACHED

On motion of Mr. McKee, seconded by Mr. O'Banion, the Board voted to name the attached list of new employees:

ATTACHED

Mr. Hughes was absent for the vote.

Dennis VanDine, athletic insurance representative, addressed the Board. He gave the Board an overview of a proposed option for athletic insurance. Mr. Bill Parker, Chairman of the Insurance Committee, called for an insurance meeting on Monday, August 7, 1989 10:00 a.m. for the purpose of examining the athletic insurance.

On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board voted to open the bids received for Leesville High School band instruments. Bids kept on file in the office of the purchasing agent.

On motion of Hughes, seconded by Mr. McKee, the Board voted to take under advisement the bids received for Leesville High School band instruments.

On motion of Mr. B.R. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Dowden, the board voted to open the bids received for fire alarm equipment:

Bids kept on file in the office of the purchasing agent. Bidders:

Control Time Systems

RM Fire Protection Company

On motion of Mr. McRae, seconded by Mr. Baggs, the Board voted to award the bid for fire alarm to the low bidder Control Time Systems Company in the amount of $19,140.00.

On motion of Mr. B.R. Harvey, seconded by Mr. McKee, the Board voted to open bids received for burglar alarm equipment.

Bids kept on file in the office of the purchasing agent.

On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. B.R. Harvey, the Board voted to take under advisement the bids received for burglar alarm equipment.

Bidders:

Control Time Systems

William B. Allen Supply Company

RM Fire Protection Company

There were no bids received for unusable school equipment.

On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. Arvil Harvey, the Board voted to open bids received for the sale of two unusable trucks from the maintenance department.

Bids kept on file in the office of the purchasing agent.

Bidders:

Neva Perry

Staves Auto Salvage

On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. Arvil Harvey, the Board voted to take under advisement the bids received for the unusable trucks.

On motion of Mr. Baggs, seconded by Mr. O'Banion, the Board voted to approve the following loans from General Fund:

On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. Arvil Harvey, the Board voted to accept the plans for Polk Elementary classroom addition as presented by Mr. R.O. Lasalle, III, architect and advertise for a general contractor and to receive sealed bids September 7, 1989, at 10:00 a.m.

On motion of Mr. B.R. Harvey, seconded by Mr. McRae, the Board voted to promulgate the election returns of Ward Five Wardwide School District, July 22, 1989.:

ATTACHED

On motion of Mr. B.R. Harvey, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to express appreciation to the voters of Ward Five for the support and passage of the maintenance tax election.

On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mr. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board the Board voted to name Mr. Hirl Haynes as Assistant Principal at Leesville Junior High School for a two year contract.

On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mr. Parker, seconded by Mr. McKee, the Board voted to set the quarter meeting for September 12, 1989, AT 5:00 P.M.

On motion of Mr. Parker, seconded by Mr. O'Banion, the Board voted to name Mr. R.O. Lasalle, III, as architect for additional classrooms at Anacoco High School.

On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mr. McKee, seconded by the Board, the Board adopted the means to express their sorrow and FURTHER request that a copy of this memorial resolution.

On motion of Mr. Arvil Harvey, seconded by the entire Board, the Board voted to adopt the following memorial resolution:

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, the members of the Vernon Parish School Board wish to send condolences to Mr. Willis Farris, retired Assistant Superintendent of Vernon Parish Schools, in the recent death of his mother Mrs. Zula Farris,

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board request that a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to Mr. Farris and his family.

On motion of Mr. Baggs, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to adopt the following memorial resolution:

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, the members of the Vernon Parish School Board wish to express its heartfelt sympathy and sorrows to Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Wilson, custodian at Hornbeck High School, in the recent death of their daughter, Glenda,

WHEREAS, Glenda graduated from Hornbeck High School and Mr. and Mrs. Wilson have been long time members of this community,

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board request that a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to Mr. and Mrs. Wilson.

attached definition of "Dropout". ATTACHED

At this time Superintendent Hinson called for interviews for the position of Supervisor of Instruction/Child Welfare and Attendance. There was one applicant. Mr. Michael Perkins, Principal of Pitkin High School.

On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mr. B.R. Harvey, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to name Mr. Perkins as Supervisor of Instruction/Child Welfare and Attendance for a two year contract.

On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mr. B.R. Harvey, seconded by Mr. McRae, the Board voted to name Mrs. Sandra Whitlock as Principal of Pitkin High School for a two year contract.

On motion of Mr. Arvil Harvey, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to adopt the following memorial resolution:

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WHEREAS, the members of the Vernon Parish School Board wish to convey their heartfelt sympathy and condolences to Rev. Charles Kennedy and his family in the recent death of his wife, Mrs. Peggy Kennedy,

WHEREAS, Mrs. Kennedy was employed by this school system as a secretary at Evans High School,

WHEREAS, Mrs. Kennedy was a loyal and dedicated employee and will miss by many and especially her friends and co-workers at Evans High School,

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board takes this

Superintendent Hinson announced that plans for the Special Education Center are progressing and stated that the entire funding of this project is provided by the Vernon Parish School Board.

On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mr. McKee, seconded by the entire Board, the Board voted to authorize a $400.00 pay increment for all Vernon Parish

School employees.  This increment will be given in addition to the end of year (May) salary adjustment check. All part-time employees' payment will be pro-rated.

There being no further business, on motion of Mr. Gunn, seconded by Mr. Hughes, the Board voted to adjourn.

DON GOINS, PRESIDENT ATTEST: