LEESVILLE, LA
February 12, 1991
THE PARISH BOARD OF VERNON PARISH LOUISIANA CONVENED IN SPECIAL SESSION on February 12, 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. Murphy O'Banion.
The pledge of allegiance was led by Mr. Mr. Arvil Harvey.
Superintendent Hinson read the attached Call Notice:
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On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mr. Smith, the Board voted to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes of February 7, 1991.
On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. Porter, the Board voted to accept the attached list of resignations:
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On motion of Mr. McRae, seconded by Mrs. Williams, the Board voted to name the attached list of new employees:
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On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mr. Arvil Harvey, seconded by Mr. McRae, the Board voted to name Mr. Jay Andis as Assistant Principal at Evans High School.
Motion was made by Mr. Burns to name the Head Football Coach for Leesville High School.
Mr. Porter stated that item #5, motion to name the head football coach, should be rejected due to Board members interfering with and influencing the decision of the Principal of Leesville High School in his recommendation for the head coaching position.
Mrs. Westerchil stated that she resented the statement that Board members had interfered with the decision of the Principal in this matter because she had not interfered with the decision of the Principal, nor had she contacted the Principal concerning this matter. She further stated that she had voted at a previous meeting to act on the Principal's recommendation and that she was prepared to do so at this meeting.
Mr. Burns stated that he supported Danny Smith for this position and that he had always made this a known fact.
Mr. Gunn reviewed the motions. Mr. Burns withdrew his motion.
Motion was made by Mr. Dowden to table item #5 concerning the naming of the head coach at Leesville High School until Wednesday, February 20, 1991 at 11:00 a.m. Mr. Dowden stated that he felt that he and the other members had not had sufficient time to study the recommendation from the Principal for the position of head coach.
Mr. Smith stated that he had also come prepared to support the Principal's recommendation; however, he felt that Mr. Dowden's request was a logical one. Mr. Smith seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL VOTE TAKEN TO TABLE ITEM #5 ON THE AGENDA CONCERNING THE HEAD FOOTBALL COACH AT LEESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL:
YES NO
GERALD BURNS x
ALVIN C. DOWDEN, JR. X
PHILIP GUNN X
MARK SMITH X
BETTY WESTERCHIL X
CAROLYN WILLIAMS X
T.B. PORTER X
ARVIL HARVEY X
MURPHY O'BANION X
B.R. HARVEY X
WALLACE MCRAE X
BENARD MCKEE X
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9 YES 3 NO
The motion carried.
On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board voted to address item #6, motion to name the Athletic Director at Leesville High School, on February 20, 1991, at 11:00 a.m.
On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mrs. Williams, the Board voted to address item #7, Food Services report on school lunch and breakfast prices, on February 20, 1991, at 11:00 a.m.
On motion of Mr. Arvil Harvey, seconded by Mrs. Westerchil, the Board voted to adopt the attached resolution relative to the Minimum Foundation Program:
RESOLUTION ATTACHED
Superintendent Hinson gave a brief report on LTIP/LTEP and informed the Board of a recent meeting he attended in Baton Rouge in which problems were addressed concerning this program.
On motion of Mr. Arvil Harvey, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to adopt the following resolution:
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, military service in times of crisis and duress has long been an honorable and necessary obligation of citizens of this nation, and
WHEREAS, the people of Vernon Parish have a natural appreciation of the sacrifices and burdens of duty of all military personnel, brought about in part by our close relationship with Fort Polk, and
WHEREAS, numerous former students of Vernon Parish Schools, as well as other individuals from the related communities of Vernon Parish and Fort Polk, are serving this nation with dignity and pride in the Middle East, throughout the United States and, indeed, the free world,
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Vernon Parish School Board, in behalf of all students and employees of Vernon Parish Schools, does commend and pray for the safekeeping and health of all our friends and former students now serving our nation during this time of crisis, knowing that their cause is just and that their service represents the highest ideals of this national founded "under God."
On motion of Mr. B.R. Harvey, seconded by Mr. O'Banion, the Board voted to advertise for bids for the sale of unusable equipment. Bids to be received March 7, 1991, at 10:00 a.m.
Mrs. Westerchil, Chairperson of the Sex Education Committee, requested that Board members submit names of persons in their respective districts who wish to serve on this committee.
On motion of Mr. B.R. Harvey, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to adopt the attached resolution submitted by Mr. Vic Smith, President of the Vernon Parish Federation of Teachers:
RESOLUTION ATTACHED
On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. Arvil Harvey, the Board voted to resolve itself into a claims committee and approve the claims.
On motion of Mr. B.R. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Smith, 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. McKee, seconded by Mr. McRae, the Board voted to adjourn.
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PHILIP L. GUNN, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
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SAMMY L. HINSON, SECRETARY
FEBRUARY 12, 1991