LEESVILLE, LA
DECEMBER 11, 1990
THE PARISH BOARD OF VERNON PARISH LOUISIANA CONVENED IN SPECIAL SESSION ON DECEMBER 11, 1990 AT 5:00 p.m. 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
W.W. PARKER
ABSENT:
MURPHY O'BANION, ILL
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. C.A. Hughes, 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 December 6, 1990.
On motion of Mr. Baggs, seconded by Mr. McKee, the Board voted to name the attached list of new employees:
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On motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Dowden, the Board voted to approve the attached list of military leave requests:
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At this time Superintendent Hinson recognized the following retiring persons and presented each one with a Retirement Certificate:
Ted Cabra
Samuel Carruth
Renea Slater
Charles McDade
Superintendent Hinson reported that copies of the Progress Profiles on all Vernon Parish Schools had been sent home by every student in this parish.
Mr. Hinson reported that the State Department of Education had released a letter of explanation concerning the Profiles and a copy of this letter was also sent.
He stated that evaluations of schools and their progress are necessary and that Vernon Parish Schools are prepared to make the necessary improvements and that he is proud of the progress that the students are making.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board voted to accept the low bids for School Food Services equipment:
LA. FOODS BRAISING PAN: $4,620.00
BUCKELEWS RANGE $ 934.92
SYSCO BAKER TABLES $ 546.00
On motion of Mr. Gunn, seconded by Mr. Parker, the Board voted to approve the following loan from General Fund:
Chapter II '91 $10,000.00
At this time Superintendent Hinson introduced each applicant for the position of Supervisor of Instruction:
GORDIE HOLT
STANLY HUNTER
RICHARD SCHWARTZ
Each applicant gave a brief presentation.
Superintendent Hinson recommended Mr. Richard Schwartz for the position of Supervisor of Instruction. Motion was made by Mr. Parker, seconded by Mr. McKee to accept the Superintendent's recommendation.
Motion was made by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Dowden, to take the recommendation for Mr. Schwartz under advisement. President Harvey asked for a roll call vote:
YES NO
GERALD BURNS X
ALVIN C. DOWDEN, JR. X
KENNETH BAGGS X
DON GOINS ABSTAIN
PHILIP GUNN X
C.A. HUGHES X
BILL PARKER X
ARVIL HARVEY X
B.R. HARVEY X
WALLACE MCRAE X
BENARD MCKEE X
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4 YES 6 NO 1 ABSTENTION
The motion failed.
Discussion.
Motion was made by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Dowden, that the Board table the recommendation of Mr. Schwartz until January 10, 1990.
President Harvey called for a roll call vote:
YES NO
GERALD BURNS X
ALVIN C. DOWDEN, JR. X
DON GOINS X
PHILIP GOINS X
C.A. HUGHES X
KENNETH BAGGS X
BILL PARKER X
ARVIL HARVEY X
B.R. HARVEY X
WALLACE MCRAE X
BENARD MCKEE X
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4 YES 7 NO
The motion failed.
President Harvey called for a roll call vote on the recommendation of the Superintendent for Richard Schwartz for the position of Supervisor of Instruction:
YES NO
GERALD BURNS X
ALVIN C. DOWDEN, JR. X
DON GOINS X
PHILIP GUNN X
C.A. HUGHES X
KENNETH BAGGS X
BILL PARKER X
ARVIL HARVEY X
B.R. HARVEY X
WALLACE MCRAE X
BENARD MCKEE X
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10 YES 1 NO
The motion passed.
Superintendent Hinson announced that Mr. Schwartz was appointed to the position of Supervisor of Instruction.
On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson and on motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mr. Goins, the Board voted to give Mr. Schwartz a two year contract for this position.
On motion of Mr. B.R. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Hughes, the Board voted to elect officers for 1991.
President Harvey opened the floor for nominations for President.
Mr. Hughes nominated Mr. Gunn for President.
Mr. Parker seconded the nomination.
On motion of Mr. Baggs, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board voted that the nominations cease.
Mr. Gunn was elected as President for 1991 by acclamation.
President Harvey opened the floor for nominations for Vice President.
Mr. B.R. Harvey nominated Mr. Wallace McRae for Vice President.
Mr. McKee seconded the nomination.
On motion of Mr. Baggs, seconded by Mr. Parker, the Board voted that nominations cease.
Mr. McRae was elected as Vice President for 1991 by acclamation.
On motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Baggs, the Board voted to name Alvin C. Dowden, Jr. as Parliamentarian of the Board.
Mr. B.R. Harvey, President of the West Louisiana Forestry Festival Board, appointed Mr. Gunn as the President for 1991.
Superintendent Hinson reported that the "Training Manuals" were prepared by the supervisory staff. On motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to express their appreciation to the Supervisors.
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 record with grief and sadness the recent death of Mr. Elmer Bailey, former bus driver from Rosepine Schools,
WHEREAS, Mr. Bailey served with love and dedication to the children of this school system who rode his bus, NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board request that condolences and sympathy be sent the family of Mr. Bailey along with a copy of this memorial resolution.
On motion of Mr. Baggs, 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 wish to convey their heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. Faye Gandy, Special Education Aide at Evans School, in the recent death of her mother, Mrs. Annie Jarrell,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board request that a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to Mrs. Gandy and her family in this time of bereavement.
On motion of Mr. Parker, 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 wish to convey condolences to the family of Mr. A.B. Craft who recently passed away.
WHEREAS, Mr. Craft was the brother of Mr. Z.T. Craft, retired teacher from Anacoco Schools,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board request that a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to the family of Mr. Craft.
On motion of Mr. Gunn, seconded by Mr. McRae, 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. 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
DECEMBER 11, 1990