September 6, 1990
THE PARISH BOARD OF VERNON PARISH LOUISIANA CONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION, ON SEPTEMBER 6, 1990 AT 10:00 A.M. IN THE BOARD ROOM OF THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 201 BELVIEW ROAD, LEESVILLE, LA 71446. 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
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.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Gunn, the Board voted to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes of August 7, 1990.
President Harvey asked that item #15 be moved to #1 on the agenda. On motion of Mr. B.R. Harvey, seconded by Mr. O'Banion, the Board voted to address #15 as #1.
At this time Superintendent Hinson recognized Margie Decker, President of the Vernon Parish Bus Operators Association, and Harry Cart, representing all bus operators of Vernon Parish. Mrs. Decker and Mr. Cart addressed the Board relative the bus operators request for pay raises for support personnel and bus operators and presented a resolution (resolution attached) and signatures of bus operators supporting the request for a pay raise. Superintendent Hinson thanked the bus operators for their attendance at this meeting and reported that at this time there are no local funds to support the requested pay raise. Mr. Hinson stated that he has asked Senator Bryan Poston, Representatives Smith and Bradley to attend a meeting with bus operators on Wednesday, September 12, 1990 at 9:30 a.m. and recommended that the Board take under advisement the bus operators resolution.
On motion of Mr. Baggs, seconded by Mr. Parker, the Board voted to take under advisement the resolution submitted by the bus operators and to set a meeting of the Board for Wednesday, September 12, 1990 at 9:30 a.m.
Superintendent Hinson recognized Senator Foster Campbell who is a candidate for congress in the 4th district. Mr. Campbell spoke to the Board and guests concerning the bus operators. Mr. Campbell reported that he would report to the state finance committee the request of the Vernon Parish bus operators.
President Harvey called upon Mr. Mac Waldrop, Vernon Parish County Agent to address the Board. Mr. Waldrop thanked the Board for their support of the County Agent's office and introduced Mrs. Flo Hober and Mrs. Ann Berry, home economists of the agent's office.
On motion of Mr. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Dowden, the Board voted to accept the attached list of resignations and terminations:
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On motion of Mr. Parker, seconded by Mr. Hughes, the Board voted to name the attached list of new employees:
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At this time Superintendent Hinson and the Board recognized the Vernon Parish Teachers of the Year and presented each one with a $500.00 check for their outstanding accomplishments.
The teachers were:
Deborah Blount, Kindergarten, Evans Elementary
Roberta Bailes, Middle School, Leesville Junior High School
Roger Rolon, High School, Leesville High School
Mr. Sam Fulton, Marketing Director of Byrd Hospital, presented to the Vernon Parish School System a check in the amount of $8,400.00. This check represents the Preferred Patient Program.
In reference to the Anacoco High School construction delay, after meeting with the assigned committee, on recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mr. Parker, seconded by Mr. Baggs, the Board voted to extend the completion date requested by Fertitta Construction to September 21, 1990.
On motion of Mr. Baggs, seconded by Mr. Parker, the Board voted to open bids received for an activity bus for Hornbeck High School.
COMPANY BID
Wayne Bus Sales $30,654.00
Eddie Edwards $31,793.85
On motion of Mr. Baggs, seconded by Mr. Parker, the Board voted to reject the bids received for the bus at Hornbeck and to re-advertise for bids for a 1988 or later model bus.
Mr. Bill Endris, Director of Finance, addressed the Board relative to millage rates and presented a copy of the 1990-91 rates to the Board. (Copy attached). On motion of Mr. Baggs, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board voted to adopt the millage rates as presented.
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On motion of mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Hughes, the board voted to open bids received for the unusable equipment at Leesville High School. There were no bids received.
On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mr. Hughes, the Board voted to authorize the Principal at Leesville High School to dispose of the unusable equipment.
On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. McKee, the Board voted to increase Haskel Roshong's bus from a 60 passenger bus to a 66 passenger bus, Ward Four.
On motion to Mr. Gunn, the Board voted to approve the following loans from General Fund:
a. 94-142 Discretionary '90 $15,000.00
b. Chapter I '91 $10,000.00
c. 94-142 '91 6,000.00
On motion of Mr. Hughes, seconded by Mr. McKee, the Board voted to declare October 5, 1990 as Vernon Parish Fair Day.
On motion of Mr. McRae, seconded by Mr. B.R. Harvey, the Board voted to declare the week of September 17, 1990 as Vernon Parish Schools Open House Week.
On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Baggs, the Board voted to advertise for bids to sell and have removed the present Pre-school Center buildings.
On motion of Mr. Parker, seconded by the entire Board, the Board voted to include the Vernon Parish School System in the D.A.R.E. program to help the fight against drugs.
On motion of Mr. McKee, 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 learned with grief and sadness of the death of Jacob Lee Hinson, grandson of Superintendent and Mrs. Sammy Hinson, and
WHEREAS, Jacob was the son of Bo and Chris Hinson, and
WHEREAS, in this time of sorrow the Board extends its heartfelt sympathies to the Hinson family.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Board requests that a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to the Hinson family.
On motion of Mr. Dowden, 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 records with sadness the recent death of Mrs. Pearl Terrell, retired school teacher from Vernon Parish,
WHEREAS, Mrs. Terrell taught at Pickering High School for thirty five years,
WHEREAS, Mrs. Terrell was a loyal and dedicated teacher,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board request that a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to Mrs. Terrell's family.
On motion of Mr. Gunn, 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 wish to convey condolences to Mr. Clarence Jones, Vernon Parish bus operator, in the recent death of his father.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board request that a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to Mr. Jones and his family.
There being no further business, on motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. Dowden, the Board voted to adjourn.
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ARVIL HARVEY, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
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SAMMY L. HINSON, SECRETARY
SEPTEMBER 6, 1990