MAY 3, 1990

LEESVILLE, LA  71446

THE PARISH BOARD OF VERNON PARISH LOUISIANA CONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION ON May 3, 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

B.R. HARVEY

C.A. HUGHES

BENARD MCKEE

WALLACE MCRAE

MURPHY O'BANION

W.W. PARKER

COL. CHESTER DAVIS

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

The meeting was opened in prayer by Mr. Don Goins, Ward One.

The pledge of allegiance was led by Mr. Philip Gunn, Ward One.

On motion of Mr. Parker, seconded by Mr. Hughes, the Board voted to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes of April 10, 1990.

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. Goins, seconded by Mr. Hughes, the Board voted to approve the attached list of new employees:

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On motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Dowden, the Board voted to approve a military leave request for Mr. Lanny Larche, teacher, Leesville Junior High School, May 10, 1990 through May 26, 1990.

At this time Superintendent Hinson and the Board recognized the following groups of students:

                Anacoco Elementary and Junior High Special Education classes, "God Bless America"

                Anacoco High School Show Choir

                Students of the Year

                Superintendent's Writing Award Winners

                4-H State Woodsman Skills Award Winners

On recommendation by Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mr. Baggs, seconded by Mr. O'Banion, the Board voted to approve the 1990-91 LEA Application/Pre-school Flow Through Budget as presented by Mrs. Jackie Curtis. 

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On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mr. McKee, the Board voted to appoint a committee to receive bids for general supplies on May 8, 1990, at 10:00 a.m. 

The committee will be:

                Bill Endris

                Bobby Moss

                Tandy Schwartz

                Kenneth Baggs

On motion of Mr. Parker, seconded by Mr. Baggs, the Board voted to change the May 15, 1990, board meeting to May 17, 1990 due to the fact the Louisiana School Board Association has requested that all school board members in the state attend a legislative meeting in Baton Rouge on May 15th.

On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mr. McKee, seconded by Mr. O'Banion, the Board voted to approve a bus size increase for Mr. Fred Williamson, Ward Seven bus operator,from a 21 foot to a 26 foot bus.  (48 passenger to a 60 passenger).

Superintendent Hinson reminded everyone that the renewal maintenance tax millage election will be held Saturday, May 5, 1990.  He also reported that the Chamber of Commerce and the Lions Club have endorsed and unanimously supported the May 5th tax renewal election.

On motion of Mr. McRae, 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 record with grief and sadness the recent death of Mrs. Carlene Jackson, wife of retired Assistant Superintendent Russell Jackson,

                WHEREAS, the Jackson's have been life long residents of the Simpson Community and have been great supporters of this school system,

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

On motion of Mr. B.R. Harvey, 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 Vernon Parish School Board wishes to express its heartfelt sympathies to the family of Mr. Connely Johnson who recently passed away,

                WHEREAS, Mr. Connely was a life long supporter of this school system,

                THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board request that a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to Mr. Lloyd Johnson, son and Mrs. Hollis Pelt, daughter.

There being no further business, on motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. Baggs, the Board voted to adjourn until May 17, 1990.

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ARVIL HARVEY, PRESIDENT

ATTEST:

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SAMMY L. HINSON, SECRETARY

MAY 3, 1990