January 16, 1990
THE PARISH BOARD OF VERNON PARISH LOUISIANA CONVENED IN SPECIAL SESSION ON JANUARY 16, 1990 in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 201 Belview Road, Leesville, LA President Harvey called the meeting to order and on roll call the following members were present:
ARVIL HARVEY, PRESIDENT
PHILIP GUNN, VICE PRESIDENT
KENNETH BAGGS
GERALD BURNS
ALVIN C. DOWDEN, JR.
DON GOINS
C.A. HUGHES
BENARD MCKEE
WALLACE MCRAE
MURPHY O'BANION
W.W. PARKER
COL. CHESTER DAVIS
B.R. HARVEY, ABSENT ILLNESS
There was also present Mr. Sammy L. Hinson, Secretary of the Board.
The meeting was opened in prayer by Mr. Alvin C. Dowden, Jr., Ward One.
The pledge of allegiance was led by Mr. Don Goins, Ward One.
Superintendent Hinson read the attached call notice:
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On motion of Mr. Parker, seconded by Mr. Hughes, the Board voted to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes of January 4, 1990.
At this time Superintendent Hinson introduced the following guests:
Patriotism Contest winners:
Carrie Hillman, Simpson School
Kristie Hilton, Anacoco Elementary
Each student was presented a Superintendent's Certificate for their accomplishments.
Faye Ellis, Principal of East Leesville Elementary, was presented a certificate on behalf of the Board for East Leesville Elementary. The school was selected as one of the winners of the 1989-90 Drug Free Recognition Program.
Various members of the American Association of Retired Persons addressed the Board concerning the need for financial aid for the West Louisiana Museum. Superintendent Hinson and Asa Skinner, Assistant District Attorney, related to the group that laws prohibit the Vernon Parish School Board from making contributions, however, Board members individually can donate and become a member of the museum.
On motion of Mr. Gunn, seconded by Mr. McRae, the Board voted to accept the following resignations:
Melissa Dewaine, custodian, Rosepine High
Christine Stewart, teacher, Polk
Tressie Charles, teacher, Vernon
David Randall Smith, bus driver, Hicks
Pat Dixson, teacher, Leesville High
Eileen Borrero, teacher, Leesville High
Cornell Davis, janitor, Leesville High
Willie Drain, janitor, Leesville High
On motion of Mr. Parker, seconded by Mr. Goins, the Board voted to employ the following new employees:
Janice Vinyard, teacher, Polk
Valerie Patterson, teacher, Leesville High
Deborah Bretz, teacher, Leesville Junior High
Susie Davis, teacher, Rosepine Elem.
Craig Gilbert, teacher, Pickering H.S.
Mona Tyree, teacher, Vernon
Natalie Lambert, teacher, Pickering elem
Terrie Jarrell, teacher, Evans
Jackie Carroll, teacher, Vernon
Carol Andre, teacher, Anacoco Elem
Danny Smith, teacher, Leesville High
On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. Gunn, the Board voted to approve a sabbatical leave request for Mrs. Tamra Fletcher, teacher, Pickering Elementary, for Rest and Recuperation, Jan. 1990 through May 1990.
On motion of Mr. Parker, seconded by Mr. Baggs, the Board voted to open bids received for Anacoco School construction:
BIDDER AMOUNT
Pat Williams $177,899.00
Construction Enter. $149,089.00
Fertitta Construction $123,871.00
RDS Construction $129,800.00
Harvey Dowden $173,201.00
On motion of Mr. Parker, seconded by Mr. Baggs, the Board voted to take the bids under advisement.
Motion was made by Mr. Parker to rescind the above motion. Seconded by Mr. Baggs. The motion passed.
On motion of Mr. Parker, seconded by Mr. Baggs, the Board voted to accept the low bid of Fertitta Construction in the amount of $123,871.00 for the construction of classrooms at Anacoco, contingent upon specifications being met and approval of the building committee.
On motion of Mr. Baggs, seconded by Mr. O'Banion, the Board voted to advertise for bids for the construction of a Special Education Center. Bids to be accepted February 20, 1990 at 5:00 p.m.
On motion of Mr. McKee, seconded by Mr. Dowden, the Board voted to appoint the attached list of committees for 1990:
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At this time Superintendent Hinson called on Mr. Don Goins. Mr. Goins related information concerning the Drug Free Zones for Vernon Parish Schools. On motion of Mr. Baggs, seconded by Mr. McKee, the Board voted to adopt the Drug Free Zones program as presented by Mr. Goins. Drug Free Zones signs will be placed at all schools within 1000 feet of each facility and further that maps of school locations with designated sign areas will be placed on file in the Vernon Parish Clerk of Courts office for a matter of legal record. The Board expressed its appreciation to all of the persons and organizations who participated in this endeavor.
On motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Gunn, the Board voted to publish a legal notice concerning the drug free zones areas in the Vernon Parish School system.
On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mr. O'Banion, the Board voted to set the second meeting of February for February 20, 1990 at 5:00 p.m.
On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. McKee, the Board voted to accept the bid of Buckelews Hardware Co., for the walk-in cooler for Pickering High School in the amount of $13,869.25. The low bid of Louisiana Food Service Equipment was rejected because it did not meeting specifications.
W.W. Parker, Chairman of the Insurance Committee, announced that there would be an Insurance Committee Meeting on Wednesday, January 17, 1990 at 10:00 a.m.
On motion of Mr. McRae, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to commend all of those persons who gave assistance to the students who were injured in the bus accident on January 10, 1990.
On motion of Mr. Baggs, seconded by Mr. Parker, the Board voted to resolve itself into a claims committee and approve the claims.
On motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Goins, 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. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. Baggs, the Board voted to adjourn.
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ARVIL HARVEY, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
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SAMMY L. HINSON, SECRETARY
JAN. 16, 1990