September 11, 1990

LEESVILLE, LA  71446

THE PARISH BOARD OF VERNON PARISH LOUISIANA CONVENED IN SPECIAL SESSION ON SEPTEMBER 11, 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

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. Kenneth Baggs, Ward Two Hornbeck.

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. Gunn, seconded by Mr. McKee, the Board voted to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes of September 6, 1990.

On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board voted to accept the attached resignations:

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At this time Superintendent Hinson recognized the following retirees and the Board presented each one with a retirement certificate:

                Ron Roy

                Hamp Smith

                T.J. Crosby

                Mary Cheatham

Mr. Mike Perkins, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, addressed the Board relative to the drop-out rate in Vernon Parish. 

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Mr. Perkins addressed the Board relative to Act 909 recently passed by the Louisiana Legislature concerning   expulsion of students dealing in  distribution of drugs.

Mr. Perkins introduced the Vernon Takes a Stand group.  Perry Morrow, Chairman, discussed activities of this organization and Red Ribbon Week.

On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to endorse Red Ribbon Week, October 20-27, 1990.

Mr. Bill Endris, Director of Finance, reported that the 1990-91 consolidated budget had been advertised and on display as required by law and that the budget was ready for adoption.

Gerald Burns, Chairman of the Finance Committee, reported that the Finance Committee had met and reviewed the budget. On recommendation and motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Goins, the Board voted to adopt the 1990-91 Consolidated Budget as presented.

Superintendent Hinson stated that the Christmas Salary Adjustments will continue unless there is some unforeseen problems to arise concerning the budget.

On motion of Mr. Baggs, seconded by Mr. Gunn, the Board voted to resolve itself into a claims committee and approve the claims.

On motion of Mr. Parker, seconded by Mr. Gunn, 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. Baggs, the Board voted to adjourn.

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ARVIL HARVEY, PRESIDENT

ATTEST:

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SAMMY L. HINSON, SECRETARY

SEPTEMBER 11, 1990