LEESVILLE, LA 71446
NOVEMBER 13, 1990
THE PARISH BOARD VERNON PARISH LOUISIANA CONVENED IN SPECIAL SESSION ON NOVEMBER 13, 1990 in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 201 Belveiw 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
DON GOINS
B.R. HARVEY
C.A. HUGHES
BENARD MCKEE
WALLACE MCRAE
MURPHY O'BANION
W.W. PARKER
ABSENT: ALVIN C. DOWDEN, JR., HOSPITALIZED
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. 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. Goins, the Board voted to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes of October 9, 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 recommendation of Superintendent Hinson and on motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. McKee, the Board voted to terminated the employment of Ms. Ruby Alexander, due to her failure to disclose her past felony conviction and sentencing to prison.
On motion of Mr. McKee, seconded by Mr. McRae, the Board voted to approve the following sabbatical leave requests:
Lloydel Mullican, teacher, Rosepine Elementary, Rest and Recuperation, Jan. 14, 1991 through May 29, 1991.
Jackie Curtis, Supervisor, Special Education, Rest and Recuperation, Jan. 14. 1991 through June 30, 1991.
Rochelle Foy, teacher, Polk Elementary, Professional Improvement, Jan. 14, 1991 - May 1991.
On motion of Mr. McRae, seconded by Mr. Parker, the Board voted to name the attached list of new employees:
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At this time Superintendent Hinson and the Board recognized Mrs. Dolores Bordine, Evans High School business teacher.
Mrs. Bordine was recently selected as the Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators Teacher of the Year.Mrs. Bordine was presented a plaque from the Board for her outstanding accomplishments.
Patti Gates addressed the Board as a representative of the Louisiana Council on Child Abuse. Miss Gates gave a brief report on the work of the Council. On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mr. Baggs, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board voted to allow Byrd Hospital to use the name and phone numbers of the Vernon Parish School Board for assistance in the prevention of Child Abuse.
Bill Endris, Director of Finance, addressed the Board in reference to the audit contract renewal with Knight, Masden and Marler Accounting Firm. On recommendation of Mr. Hinson, and on motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. McRae, the Board voted to renew the auditing contract for four years.
On motion of Mr. Parker, seconded by Mr. Baggs, the Board voted to open bids received for the construction of the interior walls and ceilings for Anacoco Construction.
The bids were:
BIDDER AMOUNT
Constructional Enterprises $18,500.00 (60 days)
Fertitta Construction $26,070.00 (90 days)
River Bend Enterprises $16,840.00 (60 days)
Pat Williams Construction $21,966.00 (90 days)
Motion was made by Mr. Parker, seconded by Mr. Baggs, that the Board take the above bids under advisement for review by committee. The motion passed. Wallace McRae abstained.
On motion of Mr. Parker, seconded by Mr. B.R. Harvey, the Board voted to advertise for bids for the painting of the interior walls and ceiling and for flooring for the Anacoco Construction. Wallace McRae abstained.
On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mr. B.R. Harvey, the Board voted to appoint a board committee to study the prices of school lunches. President Harvey appointed the following committee:
B.R. Harvey
Murphy O'Banion
Alvin C. Dowden, Jr.
Wallace McRae
Arvil Harvey
Philip Gunn
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Gunn, the Board voted to approve the following loans:
a. Title II '89 C/0 $2,450.69
b. 94-1142 '90 $4,344.67
c. 90-91 C/O $1,698.86
d. Pre-school '90 $1,698.86
e. Title II '91 $5,000.00
On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mr. McKee, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to approve the issuance of the Christmas Salary Adjustment checks.
Superintendent Hinson presented the Board with a copy of the tentative proposal of the previously discussed one cent sales sales tax election, that if approved, would be called January 19, 1991. Superintendent Hinson recommended that the Board adopt a proposal, as presented by Mr. Lonnie Bewley, Bonding Attorney, for a one cent sales tax for an equal salary increase for all Vernon Parish School employees, with a possible 5% amount to go to retirees, with the stipulation that the proposal meets all legal requirements.
On motion of Mr. Gunn, seconded by Mr. B.R. Harvey, the Board called for a roll call vote for the one cent sales tax proposal:
GERALD BURNS YES
ALVIN C. DOWDEN ABSENT
DON GOINS YES
PHILIP GUNN YES
C.A. HUGHES ABSTAIN
KENNETH BAGGS ABSTAIN
W.W. PARKER YES
ARVIL HARVEY YES
MURPHY O'BANION YES
B.R. HARVEY YES
WALLACE MCRAE YES
BENARD MCKEE YES
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9 YES
2 ABSTAIN
1 ABSENT
On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. Gunn, the Board voted to advertise for bids for kitchen equipment for School Food Services.
On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. McKee, the Board voted to award the Headstart portable building bids previously taken under advisement to Charles Simmons in the amount of $19,940.00. The low bid of Roberts Mobile Homes Sales and Service in the amount of $13,314.00 and the second low bid of Ahern Enterprises, Inc. did not meet specifications.
On motion of Mr. Baggs, seconded by Mr. Parker, the Board voted to award the bus bid for Headstart previously taken under advisement to the low bidder Eddie Edwards Bus Sales, Inc. in the amount of $29,743.00.
Superintendent Hinson reported that Ted Cabra, Supervisor of Adult Education, will retire as of December 31, 1990. On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, motion was made by Mr. Parker, seconded by Mr. McRae, the Board voted to take applications for the position of Supervisor of Instruction with Adult Education certification required due to part of the salary being paid by the adult education funds. Applications will be taken a replacement named for this position on December 11, 1990. Mr. Hinson also stated that the position presently is housed at the Lamar Salter Vo-Tech School but will be moved to the Central Office. The motion passed. Gerald Burns voted no. Philip Gunn voted no.
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. McRae, seconded by Mr. B.R. Harvey, 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. McRae, the Board voted to adjourn.
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ARVIL HARVEY, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
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SAMMY L. HINSON, SECRETARY
NOVEMBER 13, 1990