LEESVILLE, LA
January 15, 1991
THE PARISH BOARD OF VERNON PARISH LOUISIANA, CONVENED IN SPECIAL SESSION ON JANUARY 15, 1991, at 10:00 a.m. in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 201 Belview Road, Leesville, LA President Gunn called the meeting to order and on roll call the following members were present:
PHILIP GUNN, PRESIDENT
WALLACE MCRAE, VICE PRESIDENT
GERALD BURNS
ALVIN C. DOWDEN, JR.
MARK SMITH
BETTY WESTERCHIL
T.B. PORTER
CAROLYN G. WILLIAMS
ARVIL HARVEY
MURPHY O'BANION
B.R. HARVEY
BENARD MCKEE
There was also present Mr. Sammy L. Hinson, Secretary of the Board.
The meeting was opened in prayer by Mr. Gerald Burns.
The pledge of allegiance was led by Mr. Mark Smith.
Superintendent Hinson read the attached Call Notice:
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On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. McRae, the Board voted to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes of January 10, 1991.
On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mr. Smith, the board voted to accept the attached list of resignations:
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On motion of Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mr. Porter, the Board voted to name the attached list of new employees:
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At this time the Board recognized the winners of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest winners and presented each one with a Superintendent's Certificate and a U.S. Savings Bond.
Mr. Elsee Ashworth, teacher, Leesville Junior High School, was presented a plaque and certificate for being named as the Model Career Options Program Award Teacher for Louisiana.
On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to make a permanent loan of two film projectors for display in the Museum of West Louisiana. The projectors were determined to be "antique". Mrs. Elize Howerton, President of the Museum, accepted the projectors on behalf of the Museum Association.
Dr. Larry Monk presented a scholarship proposal to the Board that would, if approved, be studied for possible implementation for Vernon Parish graduating seniors who plan to major in education and teach in Vernon Parish.
On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to study the possibilities of the proposed scholarship as presented by Dr. Monk.
Mr. Bill Endris addressed the Board concerning the committee meetings on dental insurance, cancer insurance and income protection insurance. Mr. Endris stated that several companies have indicated interest and that the committee will meet with selected companies on Thursday, January 17, 1991.
After a report from R.O. LaSalle, architect for Anacoco Construction, recommendation was made by Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mr. Porter, seconded by Mr. McKee, the Board voted to waive and therefore not penalize Fertitta Construction relative to the Liquified Damages clause of the contract on the construction of the metal building at Anacoco School.
On motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. O'Banion, the Board voted to proclaim January 23, 1991 as School Nurse Day.
On motion of Mr. McRae, seconded by Mr. Dowden, the Board voted to name the attached list 1991 Board Committees and members.
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Superintendent Hinson announced that The Leesville Leader will be placed in each high school library beginning February 4, 1991.
Superintendent Hinson reminded everyone of the one cent sales election January 19, 1991.
Superintendent Hinson reported that security measures are being taken at Fort Polk relative to Persian Gulf crisis.
Superintendent Hinson asked President Gunn to lead prayer for our troops in the middle east.
On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to adopt the following memorial resolution:
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WHEREAS, the members of the Vernon Parish School Board do hereby request that condolences and sympathy be sent to Mrs. Emma Harrison, teacher at Leesville High School in the recent death of her mother, Mrs. Myrtle Drew of Florein, Louisiana,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board request that a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to Mrs. Harrison and her family.
On motion of Mr. Arvil Harvey, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to adopt the following memorial resolution:
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WHEREAS, the recent death of Mrs. Annie Stanley Mitchell is recorded with grief and sadness by this Board,
WHEREAS, the members wish to send condolences to this family, now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board request that a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to the family of Mrs. Mitchell.
On motion of Mr. B.R. Harvey, seconded by Mr. McRae, the Board voted to resolve itself into a claims committee and approve the claims.
On motion of Mr. Arvil Harvey, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board voted to authorize the President and Secretary to pay claims as approved by the claims committee.
There being further business, on motion of Mr. McRae, seconded by Mr. McKee, the Board voted to adjourn.
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PHILIP L. GUNN, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
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SAMMY L. HINSON, SECRETARY
JANUARY 15, 1991