October 10, 1989
THE PARISH BOARD OF VERNON PARISH LOUISIANA CONVENED IN SPECIAL SESSION ON OCTOBER 10, 1989 in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 201 Belveiw 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
There was also present Sammy L. Hinson, Secretary of the Board.
The meeting was opened in prayer by Mr. Gerald Burns, Ward One.
The pledge of allegiance was led by Mr. Alvin C. Dowden, Jr., Ward one.
Superintendent Hinson read the following Call Notice:
Dear School Board Member:
There will be a called meeting of the Board on Tuesday, October 10, 1989. This meeting is called for the purpose of approving claims and attending to any other business.
Yours very truly,
/s/Don Goins, President
Vernon Parish School Board
On motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Baggs, the Board voted to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes of October 5, 1989.
On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. McKee, the Board voted to accept the attached list of resignations:
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On motion of Mr. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board voted to accept the attached list of new employees:
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At this time Superintendent Hinson recognized the following Assessment Teachers and the Director of Special Education:
Opaline Haynes
Charlotte Cooper
Denise Karamales
Diann Jones
Frances Anderson
Laura Bailey
Dottie McRae, Director
Assessment Teacher Week was proclaimed by the Board October 5, 1989.
Superintendent Hinson recognized Andrew Simms, Vernon Elementary sixth grader, for his outstanding accomplishments in winning first place for the design for the Gifted and Talented Digest. Andrew was presented a Superintendent's Certificate by Mr. Hinson and the Ward One members.
Wendell Stallings, Leesville High School senior, was presented a plaque by Mr. Hinson and the Ward One school board members for his outstanding accomplishments in FBLA. Wendell won third place in national competition in FBLA.
Sharon Chilcoat, Leesville High School graduate, could not attend, but was also recognized for winning third place in national competition in FBLA.
President Goins recognized members of the Leesville High School Alumni Association. Mr. Larry Goins, President, and Mr. Edwin Cabra, Committee Chairman, invited the Board to join L.H.S. in its 20th Anniversary of the association October 20th and 21st.
On motion of Mr. Parker, seconded by Mr. Arvil Harvey, the Board voted to approve the following loans:
a. 94-142 '90 $20,000
b. Chapter I '90 $50,000
c. Chapter I Carryover $40,000
d. Chapter II $15,000
e. Ward I Maintenance $10,000
f. Ward 5 Maintenance $10,000
There were no bids received for Pickering Athletic Field House.
On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson and Bobby Moss, Purchasing Agent, and on motion of Mr. Gunn, seconded by Mr. Dowden, the Board voted to reject all bids received for cafeteria tables for Polk Elementary and Leesville High School for budget considerations.
On motion of Mr. B.R. Harvey, seconded by Mr. O'Banion, the Board voted to award the school furniture bids to the low bidders according to specifications. Bids kept on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent.
On motion of Mr. Gunn, seconded by Mr. McRae, the Board voted to accept the bid received from Modern Technology for Education for CD ROM players. This was the only bid received. Bid kept on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent.
On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to adopt the following resolution relative to Vernon Takes a Stand:
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On motion of Mr. Baggs, seconded by Mr. Parker, the Board voted to thank the town of Hornbeck for purchasing red ribbons for all Hornbeck School students.
Superintendent Hinson reported that Boise Cascade has begun a program to donate to each Vernon Parish School $10.00 for every Boise employee residing in the each district. The $10.00 donation will go towards the purchase of books by the respective schools.
On motion of Mr. Arvil Harvey, seconded by Mr. Baggs, the Board voted to express appreciation to Boise Cascade for the
$10.00 donation and for a $2,000.00 donation to Hornbeck High School for the purchase of an ice machine.
On motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Gunn, the Board voted to proclaim the week of October 9-13 as Alpha Delta Kappa Week.
Superintendent Hinson asked Dr. Larry Monk to address the Board for the purpose of:
1. To update the Board on his month's absence due to medical reasons.
2. To deny any negative rumors that have surfaced during his absence.
3. To express his appreciation and support to the Vernon Parish School Board and the Administration of the Central Office.
Mr. Baggs announced that he has been selected to serve on the Teacher of the Year Selection Committee at the state level.
President Goins expressed appreciation on behalf of the entire Board to all local businesses who support Vernon Parish Schools.
Mr. B.R. Harvey, President of the West Louisiana Forestry Festival stated that on behalf of the entire Fair Board, they wished to express to all citizens of this area for supporting one of the most successful years of the Festival in Vernon Parish.
On motion of Mr. Arvil Harvey, seconded by Mr. Parker, the board voted that the Board resolve itself into a claims committee and approve the claims.
On motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Baggs, the Board voted to authorize the President and Secretary to pay claims as approved by the claims committee.
There being no further business, on motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mr. McRae, the Board voted to adjourn.
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DON GOINS, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
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SAMMY L. HINSON, SECRETARY
OCTOBER 10, 1989