LEESVILLE, LA
APRIL 4, 1991
THE PARISH BOARD OF VERNON PARISH LOUISIANA CONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION ON THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 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 L. 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, Ward One.
The pledge of allegiance was led by Mr. T.B. Porter, Ward Two, Anacoco.
On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. Arvil Harvey, the Board voted to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes of March 11, 1991.
At this time the Board and Superintendent Hinson recognized the following groups of students:
1. Hicks High School Boys and Girls basketball teams
Girls, State Champions, Class C
Boys, Semi-Finalists, Class C
2. Leesville High School Girls basketball team
Quarterfinalists, Class 5-A
3. Rosepine High School boys basketball team
State Runners-up, Class A
4. Pickering High School football team
Quarterfinalists, Class AA
5. Pickering High School Girls basketball team
Quarterfinalists, Class AA
6. U.S. Forestry Tour-Youth Program
The students and coaches were presented certificates and plaques to honor their outstanding accomplishments.
On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board voted to approve the following list of resignations:
Ronald Johnson, teacher, Hicks
Kenneth Bergeron, teacher, Leesville Junior High
On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. Porter, the Board voted to name the following new employees:
Shawnna Dye, teacher aide, Pickering High School
Lynn Lee, teacher, Polk
On motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Smith, the Board voted to open bids received for the sale of a used maintenance truck:
BIDDER AMOUNT
M.C. Stephens $126.50
Charles Merriman 52.50
Cecil Prewitt 125.00
On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. Arvil Harvey, the Board voted to accept the high bid of Mr. Stephens for the truck in the amount of $126.50.
On motion of Mr. Arvil Harvey, seconded by Mr. B.R. Harvey, the Board voted to open bids received for the purchase of an activity bus for Evans High School.
BIDDER AMOUNT
Ross Bus Sales $14,400 - 1985 Chevrolet bus
On motion of Mr. Arvil Harvey, seconded by Mr. O'Banion, the Board voted to award the bid to the only bidder, Ross Bus Sales, provided that the bid meets all specifications.
Dr. Monk reviewed and explained the proposed school calendar for 1991-92. He asked that the Board study this proposed calendar and make any recommendations or changes. Superintendent Hinson stated that the calendar would be voted on at the April 9, 1991 meeting.
On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mrs. Westerchil, the Board voted to adopt the following resolution:
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, application for program funding may be made under Chapter I as amended, and
WHEREAS, a program is now proceeding under this title, now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Vernon Parish School Board in Regular Session this 4th day of April 1991 again authorizes the Superintendent to proceed with application for continued funding of this project and to employ the necessary personnel and sign the required documents.
On motion of Mr. McKee, seconded by Mr. McRae, the Board voted to adopt the attached resolution concerning LTIP/LaTEP:
R E S O L U T I O N
(ATTACHED)
On motion of Mr. Burns, 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 condolences and sympathies to Mr. T. B. Porter, School Board Member for District 2, Anacoco, in the recent death of his father Mr. J.A. Porter, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Porter was always an active supporter of the Vernon Parish Schools, and
WHEREAS, he was also the grandfather of Mrs. Judy Weisgerber, teacher, Mrs. Cathy Bennett, teacher, and Mrs. Lindy Todd, bus operator.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board request that a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to the Porter family.
On motion of Mr. McRae, 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. Oliver Powell, retired custodian from Simpson High School, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Powell was the father of Bessie Basco, food services technician, at Simpson High School, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Powell was a loyal and dedicated employee of this school system who took pride in his work,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board request that a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to his wife, Mrs. Bertie Powell and her family.
On motion of Mrs. Williams, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to adopt the following memorial resolutions:
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the members of the Vernon Parish School Board wish to convey their condolences to Mrs. Robbie Browning, Hornbeck School retired bus operator, and Mrs. James Stringer, bus operator, Hornbeck School, in the recent death of Mr. J.A. Browning, Jr., and
WHEREAS, Mr. Browning was the father-in-law of Mrs. Browning and the grandfather of Mrs. Stringer,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board reqeust that a copy of this memorial resolution be sent the family of Mr. Browning.
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the members of the Vernon Parish School Board wish to send condolences to Mrs. Lavergne Williams, retired bus driver from Hornbeck School, in the recent death of her husband, Mr. Joseph Coy Williams,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board request that a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to Mrs. Williams and her family.
Mr. Arvil Harvey reported that the West Louisiana Forestry Festival Fair Board has requested to meet with Superintendent Hinson, Mr. Porter, Mr. Gunn and Mr. Harvey concerning repairs to the school booth building located at the fair grounds. Superintendent Hinson stated that he will set this meeting.
Mrs. Westerchil asked for an explanation of Policy #1 concerning teacher experience on the pay scale. Superintendent Hinson explained that in the past, time served as a support employee, but in the Teacher's Retirement System, has counted as teaching time for salary purposes.
The proposed policy will change that: no longer will any time count (for payroll purposes) other than actual teaching time.
On motion of Mrs. Westerchil, seconded by Mr. Smith, the Board voted to have each school Principal take a poll of teacher opinions of this proposed policy. A report of this poll will be given to the Board.
Superintendent Hinson announced that a tour schedule for all schools will soon be sent to the Board.
There being no further business, on motion of Mr. McRae, seconded by Mr. McKee, the Board voted to adjourn until Tuesday, April 9, 1991.
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PHILIP L. GUNN, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
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SAMMY L. HINSON, SECRETARY
APRIL 4, 1991