December 12, 1989
THE PARISH BOARD OF VERNON PARISH LOUISIANA CONVENED IN SPECIAL SESSION ON December 12, 1989 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. Murphy O'Banion, Ward Four.
The pledge of allegiance was led by Mr. W.W. Parker, Ward Two, Anacoco.
Superintendent Hinson read the attached Call Notice:
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On motion of Mr. Parker, seconded by Mr. Dowden, the Board voted to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes of December 7, 1989.
On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board voted to accept the attached list of resignations:
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On motion of Mr. Hughes, seconded by Mr. O'Banion, the Board voted to name the attached list of new employees:
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On motion of Mr. McKee, seconded by Mr. McRae, the Board voted to approve the attached list of sabbatical leave requests:
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On motion of Mr. McRae, seconded by Mr. Parker, the Board voted to rescind the second half of the sabbatical leave approved for Mr. Ron Roy. (January through May 1990).
On motion of Mr. Arvil Harvey, seconded by Mr. Hughes, the Board voted to open bids received for the construction of classrooms at Evans High School:
COMPANY BID
Constructional Enterprises $91,702.00
Sam Fertitta Construction $84,673.00
Pat Williams Construction $98,736.00
On motion of Mr. Arvil Harvey, seconded by Mr. Parker, the Board voted to take under advisement the bids received for the classroom construction at Evans High School.
On motion of Mr. Parker, seconded by Mr. Baggs, the Board voted to advertise for the construction of six classrooms at Anacoco School. Bids to be received January 16, 1990 at 2:00 p.m.
On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. B.R. Harvey, the Board voted to accept the low bid of Buckelews for the garbage disposals for Anacoco High School, East Leesville, Hornbeck High School, Pickering Elementary, in the amount of $17,322.00.
On motion of Mr. Baggs, seconded by Mr. Arvil Harvey, the Board voted to approve the following loans from General Fund:
a. 94-142 '90 $3,000.00
b. B 124 Drop Out $10,000.00
c. 94-142 $15,000.00
d. Headstart '90 $15,000.00
e. JTPA '90 $10,000.00
On motion of Mr. Parker, seconded by Mr. Gunn, the Board voted to set February 6, 1990 as the first quarter evening meeting for 1990.
On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board voted to accept the low bid of Sam Fertitta Construction in the amount of $86,820.00 for the construction of a field house and warehouse for Pickering High School, contingent upon the approval of the Building Committee and subject to changes as approved by the Building Committee.
Mr. Hinson announced that the Leesville Leader will soon be publishing photographs of all "A" honor roll students and list the names of all "B" honor roll students in a special edition of the Leader to be published each six weeks.
Superintendent Hinson and President Goins presented to Mr. Lou Kennedy, Military Representative, letters to the soldiers in Panama wishing them a happy holiday season.
On motion of Mr. McKee, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to thank all students who wrote letters to be sent to the soldiers in Panama.
On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, on motion of Mr. McRae, seconded by Mr. Gunn, the Board voted to adopt the attached student transfer and withdrawal policy.
On motion of Mr. Arvil Harvey, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to ask the Superintendent to send a Christmas greeting to each school on behalf of the Board wishing them a happy holiday season.
On motion of Mr. Parker, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to express their appreciation to the Central Office staff for the Christmas reception held in their honor December 12, 1989.
On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. the Board, the Board voted to send a big "thank you" to all first graders who wrote Christmas carols for the Board's Christmas book.
On motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Baggs, the Board voted to resolve itself into a claims committee and approve the claims.
On motion of Mr. Baggs, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board voted to authorize the President and Secretary to pay claims as approved by the claims committee.
At this time President Goins announced that the floor was open for nominations for the office of president of the Board for 1990.
Mr. B.R. Harvey nominated Mr. Arvil Harvey, seconded by Mr. Hughes. On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. Parker, the Board voted that the nominations cease.
Mr. Arvil Harvey was elected as President of the Board by acclamation.
President Goins opened the floor for nominations for Vice President of the Board.
Mr. Hughes nominated Mr. Philip Gunn, seconded by Mr. Burns. On motion of Mr. Parker, seconded by Mr. Dowden, the Board voted that nominations cease.
Mr. Philip Gunn was elected as Vice President of the Board by acclamation.
Superintendent Hinson and Mr. Arvil Harvey presented to Mr. Goins a plaque in appreciation for his dedication while serving as President for 1989.
Mr. Goins thanked the Board for their cooperation and expressed his appreciation to serve as Board President.
There being no further business, on motion of Mr. Baggs, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board voted to adjourn.
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DON GOINS, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
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SAMMY L. HINSON, SECRETARY
DECEMBER 12, 1989